Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Betty Anne Frederick

Betty Anne Frederick

May 22, 2026

Betty Anne Frederick passed away on May 22, 2026 at her home. She was born on August 12, 1933.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, S.G. Fred Frederick. She is survived by her four children: Cynthia Frederick; F. Craig Frederick (Helen); Christopher Frederick (Karen); and Jeff Frederick (Janell). Her grandchildren are F. Craig Frederick Jr. (Kelsey),...

Daniel Leo Fredericks, Sr

Daniel Leo Fredericks, Sr

May 21, 2026

Daniel Leo Frederick’s Sr

Age 88 of Pasadena, Maryland passed away on Thursday May 21, 2026 He was born on November 12, 1937 in Ellicott City, Maryland to his late parents Aquilla Joseph Fredericks and Mildred Luedith Fredericks . He was proceeded in death by his first wife Joan Fredericks and His beloved 2nd wife Janet Fredericks ,brother Aquilla, sisters Elizabeth,Mildred,Rebecca...

Ralph R. Grecco

Ralph R. Grecco

May 19, 2026

Heaven smells like spaghetti sauce thanks to its newest resident. Ralph Riviello Grecco of Hyattsville, Maryland passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 95 on May 19, 2026 after a day surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 4, 1930 to Guiseppe “Jack” Grecco and Jean Irene Riviello Grecco in Coketon, West Virgnia. Those...

Alice Winona Rahn

Alice Winona Rahn

May 14, 2026

Alice Winona Rahn, age 96, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. She was born January 21, 1930 in Burtonsville, Maryland, daughter of William Otho and Virgie Estelle (Murphy) Beasley. She was a graduate of Montgomery Blair High School and a lifelong resident of Fairland, Maryland who worked for the Montgomery County Public Schools System until her retirement in 1993....

Warren M. Haslup, Jr.

Warren M. Haslup, Jr.

May 12, 2026

Warren Melbourne Haslup, Jr. Obituary

Warren Melbourne Haslup, Jr., 75, passed away at home on May 12, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. A quiet graveside service will take place at Ivy Hill Cemetery for immediate family.

Warren was born June 16, 1950 in Laurel, MD to the late Warren and Margaret Haslup. He was the oldest of six children and took...

John Lawall

John Lawall

May 8, 2026

John Wilson Lawall, Sr., (71) of Savage, Maryland passed away May 8th, 2026.

He was born in 1955 to Willard & Jeannette Lawall in Washington, D.C.

John retired from Toyota Corporate in 2009. He thoroughly enjoyed fast cars, motorcycles, and all of the gadgets known to man. He was passionate about his audio equipment and had quite the collection. He loved watching...

Theresa June Marconi

Theresa June Marconi

May 5, 2026

Theresa June Marconi of Laurel, MD passed away on May 5th in Silver Spring, MD. She was 93. She was born on August 24th 1932 in Gallitzin, PA to the late Harry and Anna (Rickens) McCloskey.

June was a member of St Mary of the Mills Catholic Church since moving to Laurel over 60 years ago. She was a former member...

Loretta Marie Czahor

Loretta Marie Czahor

May 3, 2026

Loretta Marie Czahor, age 85 of Columbia, Maryland passed away on May 3, 2026, in Columbia, Maryland. Born on March 23, 1941, in New Jersey, she lived a life marked by faith, music, and unwavering dedication to teaching and community service.

From the tender age of 16, Loretta’s remarkable talent for music ministry blossomed as she began directing liturgical music at...

Thomas Henry Bresson

Thomas Henry Bresson

May 3, 2026

Thomas H. Bresson, 92, of Severna Park, MD passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday May, 3 2026. He was the son of Henry and Margaret Bresson of Torrington, CT.

He graduated from Torrington High School in 1951, St. Bonaventure University in 1955, and Georgetown Law School in 1959. With his law degree in hand, he joined the U.S. Navy...

Nancy Jo Prior

Nancy Jo Prior

May 2, 2026

Nancy Jo Prior, age 71, passed away in Jessup, MD on May 2nd, 2026.

Nancy was born on June 3rd, 1954, and daughter of Tom and Patricia Padgette. She lived in Laurel and Savage Maryland, before spending time living in California, both in the Bay Area and Los Angeles. Nancy graduated from Laurel High School in 1972 and worked for the...

Roberta Jane Armstrong

Roberta Jane Armstrong

May 2, 2026

Roberta Jane (Bobbi) Armstrong, née Collins, 78, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Beverly Collins; her son, Clifton V. Graves; and her sister, Colleen Cochran. Bobbi is survived by her devoted husband, Larry Armstrong; her daughter, Tammy Smith (Rick); five grandchildren: Joseph Groeger, John B. Groeger...

Harvey "Bull" Chew

Harvey "Bull" Chew

Apr 30, 2026

With heavy hearts, we share that Harvey Chew passed away on April 30th 2026 at Sinai Hospital located in Baltimore, Maryland, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Harvey was born on April 23rd 1965 in Washington D.C. and from the very beginning, he brought light, laughter and kindness into the lives of those around him. Growing up in Southern Maryland, Harvey...

Lauren Michelle Hageage

Lauren Michelle Hageage

Apr 24, 2026

Lauren Hageage, age 43, of Laurel, MD passed away in her sleep on April 24, 2026.

She was born in 1982 to Charles Sr. and Cheryl Hageage at St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, MD.

Lauren lived her early adult life in Laurel and then moved to Hagerstown and finally Frederick, MD.

She went to St. Mary's of the Mills grade school, Pallotti High School...

Keith Foreman

Keith Foreman

Apr 23, 2026

Keith Foreman left this earthly life to be with our loving Lord on April 23, 2026. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered as a loving husband, a devoted brother, and a loyal friend.

A man of discipline and skill, Keith was a proud alumni of Staunton Military Academy and attended the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). These institutions helped shape...

Edward Patrick Ryan

Edward Patrick Ryan

Apr 23, 2026

Edward Patrick Ryan (85) of Elkridge, MD passed away April 23, 2026. He was born in Washington, DC to Edward Therlow Ryan and Thelma Cecilia Hilleary Ryan.

Edward was a member of The American Legion, The Rod and Gun Club and the NRA.

He served in the United Air Force for 7 years active duty as a staff sergeant who specialized in...

Robert Gordon Johnson

Robert Gordon Johnson

Apr 22, 2026

Robert "Bob" Johnson, 75, died April 22nd, 2026, at Adventist Health Care White Oak Medical Center, he fought a long battle with illnesses.

Born in Miami, Florida on October 31st, 1950, to Gordon Iver Johnson and Mildred Nancy Johnson (Lee). He graduated from Laurel High School class of 1969. Following graduation, he served with the United States Army during the Vietnam...

Jerry P. Gowen

Jerry P. Gowen

Apr 21, 2026

Jerry Paul Gowen on April 21, 2026, Beloved son of the late Joseph P. Gowen and Harriet R. Gowen, dear brother of Michael Gowen, devoted father of Noel and James Gowen, loving grandfather of Ashley Houston and Alexys Gowen, Michele Gowen and Timothy Gowen also survived by 5 great grandchildren. Memorial Service on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2 pm...

Carol May Carkhuff

Carol May Carkhuff

Apr 20, 2026

Our beloved mother, Carol May Carkhuff, 92 of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. She was born in Kingston, PA to Capitola Wilkinson-Bird Newman and Lee Bliss Newman.

Carol May loved her family greatly and found fulfillment in taking care of them in all ways. She enjoyed working as a Food Service Manager for Prince George’s County Public...