Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
Alan S. Blady
Jul 21, 2022
Alan Blady's Obituary:
Alan “Al” Blady, 67, passed away on July 21st, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born in Washington DC to Konstanty (Konnie) and Florence Blady on April 22nd, 1955. Al was preceded in death by his parents Konnie and Florence (Jonas) Blady. Alan is survived by his only son, John, and his wife...
Willie Clyde Gray
Jul 20, 2022
Willie Clyde Gray, a devoted husband, father, son and former federal agent, was born December 13, 1948, to Mattie Lee Gray and Willie Dees in Cincinnati, Ohio.
He died peacefully in his sleep on July 20, 2022 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, Maryland.
After his mother’s death when he was 5...
Concetta "Connie" R. (Santoro) Lewis
Jul 20, 2022
Concetta “Connie” Rebecca Santoro Lewis age 71 of Laurel, MD passed away on 7/20/22 from Pancreatic Cancer at the home she shared with her cousin Joe Bofrone. Joe became her caretaker and was at her side when she passed. Connie is preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Williams (Billy) Lewis Sr, her parents Mary and Anthony Santoro...
Charles Robert Varner
Jul 19, 2022
Charles R. Varner, 88, passed away on July 19, 2022, surrounded by his family.
Born July 26, 1933 in Pennsylvania, he spent part of his childhood in orphanage care before settling in with his loving foster parents, Harold and Emma Luce. He lived in Pittsburgh, PA until joining the Navy in 1951. Upon discharge in 1954, he...
Willard Schildt
Jul 19, 2022
Willard Schildt passed away on July 19, 2022. He was born in 1946 to Betty Lou Stone Schildt and Elwood Ray Schildt.
Willard is survived by his sons William Schildt (Teresa), and Christopher Schildt (Elsie), grandchildren, Kirsten, Nicholas, Mathew, Jayden, Jacob, Ashlyn, brothers, Donald, Fred, Steve, and sisters, Debbie, Barbara and Jean.
He was formerly...
Donna Good Meyerer
Jul 17, 2022
Donna Good Meyerer, age 77, passed away in Laurel, Maryland on Sunday, July 17, 2022.
Born on February 27, 1945 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. She worked as a legal secretary for many years and then for the City of Laurel until retiring in 1995. Donna was a life member of the Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad and was a...
Robert Patrick Attreed
Jul 17, 2022
Robert Patrick Attreed, 76 of Scaggsville, Maryland, passed away on Sunday July 17, 2022 surrounded by his loving friends and family. Robert was born on October 18, 1945 to Eugene Attreed and Elizabeth Mulligan Attreed in Manhattan, New York. After graduating from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, Robert went on to join the Navy in 1964. Soon...
Wayman Oscar Reed
Jul 16, 2022
On Saturday July 16, 2022 Wayman O. Reed, 83, passed away peacefully at home.
Wayman was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia C. “Pat” Reed and mother, Edna Joyce Reed also along with sister-in-law, Agnes Mandley (Bubby) and Brother-in-law, Roger Royston (Patsy).
Wayman is survived by 1 son, Daniel Reed; 2 daughters: Lisa...
Robert Allan Burton
Jul 16, 2022
THE FOLLOWING OBITUARY WAS LOVINGLY SUBMITTED BY THE FAMILY OF ROBERT BURTON
Robert “Robbie” Allan Burton, 64, passed away at his home in Laurel, Maryland on Saturday, July 16, 2022 with his loving family by his side.
Robert was born on December 25, 1957 in Cheverly, Maryland. Son of the late William E. and Naomi...
James Norris Nichols
Jul 14, 2022
James N. Nichols, 69, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. He was born on November 19, 1952 to Geraldine H. Nichols, in Queens, New York. He was raised by his foster parents Adelaide Brown and David T. Brown, amongst a host of foster siblings and extended family. Once James graduated high school, he went on...
Michael James Butler
Jul 11, 2022
T HE FOLLOWING OBITUARY WAS LOVINGLY POSTED BY THE FAMILY OF JAMES BUTLER
Michael James Butler, 35, passed from this life on July 11, 2022 at home in Burtonsville after a brief illness. Michael was born on June 6, 1987 to Lorri and James Butler in Silver Spring, Maryland. He graduated from Paint Branch High School in...
Richard Earl Baker, Sr.
Jul 9, 2022
Richard "Dick" E. Baker Sr., age 85, passed away on July 9, 2022. Born in Greenbelt, MD on September 3, 1936 to the late Charles and Mary [Lee] Baker. He was the third of five children.
Dick grew up next door to his grandparents and was always very close to them. He would get up earlier than...
Joseph (Ronnie) Deronima King
Jul 8, 2022
JOSEPH DERONIMA KING, "RONNIE" age 75 passed away in LAUREL, MARYLAND on FRIDAY JULY 8, 2022.
Born in Baltimore, MD, the second son of Richard Reid King and Mary Alice Jameson, both deceased. He lived in Laurel, MD and worked for the United States Postal Service in the DC area until retiring in 2007. He was a...
Donald Wayne Miller
Jul 7, 2022
In memory of
Donald Wayne Miller Entered into rest July 7, 2022 Born April 23, 1934 Donald Wayne Miller, 88, was born in Madisonburg, PA., the youngest son of Ralph Roush and Grace Elizabeth (Burd) Miller, on April 23, 1934. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline Yvonne Miller, daughter Lorraine Allison Swanson (Donald), of Thurmont, MD...
David "Dave" Wayne Walser
Jul 7, 2022
David “Dave” Wayne Walser passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the age of 83, from a long battle with COVID-19. Despite the challenges, Dave was optimistic and stayed strong until the end.
Originally from Faith, North Carolina, Dave met the love of his life, Sara “Sally” (Ervin), while in a club in Washington, DC. Dave...
Reed Charles Coble
Jul 6, 2022
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Fadekemi "Kemi" Martina Tinubu
Jul 5, 2022
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Joanne ("Joddie") Benson
Jul 5, 2022
Joanne “Joddie” Benson
Born: 11/26/1954
Called Home: 6/12/2022
My Life’s Journey
Through my parents my body was made
Through our creator, life’s love was displayed
I built my family through that beautiful love
Extended my legacy through ancestral blood
I walked life’s journey,...
Dr. Ronald Arthur Anderson, Phd.
Jul 3, 2022
Dr. Ronald Arthur Anderson passed away on July 3, 2022.
He was born to parents Evelena and Arthur Anderson, in 1938 in New Jersey. Dr. Anderson graduated from Augsburg High School in Germany. After high school, Ron enlisted in the Army and after active duty and reserves, retired from the military as a Chief Warrant Officer.
...Shirley Temple (Woody) Bowen
Jun 27, 2022
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