Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Alan Paul Pohland

Alan Paul Pohland

Oct 25, 2021

Alan Pohland, age 45, passed away in Laurel, MD on Monday, October 25, 2021.

Born April 11, 1976 in Silver Spring, MD, Son of Albert and Linda Pohland.  He lived for many years in Land O Lakes, FL, where he worked waiting tables and tending bar, and most recently in Laurel, MD, where he worked for UPS....

Lawrence "Larry" A. Palladino, Sr.

Lawrence "Larry" A. Palladino, Sr.

Oct 23, 2021

This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family.

Lawrence “Larry” Palladino, 73, passed away in Ft. Myers, Florida on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021.

Born January 10, 1948 in Sharon, PA, Son of Pasquelie Joseph Palladino and Bette Ross Palladino.  He spent his life between Laurel, MD and Moore Haven, FL. He served in...

Wilma Frances (Ferrebee)  Foster

Wilma Frances (Ferrebee) Foster

Oct 18, 2021

Wilma Frances Ferrebee Foster peacefully passed away on October 18,2021 in Laurel, Maryland. She was born on February 24, 1925 in Burlington, West Virginia to the late Thornton and Sadie Ferrebee; the 10th of eleven children. Her father was a share cropper and the family moved throughout West Virginia and Virginia, working the land of plenty.

During...

Shirley M. Merson

Shirley M. Merson

Oct 10, 2021

On October 10, 2021, Shirley M. Merson, age 76 of Laurel MD, passed away. She was born in Reading PA.  September 7, 1945 to the late Paul S.Gottschall and Jennie M. Baker.  Her beautiful spirit, kind heart, love for animals, and unconditional love will always be cherished by the ones who knew her.  Shirley was preceded in death by...

Ronald David Hill, Sr.

Ronald David Hill, Sr.

Oct 6, 2021

Ronald David Hill, Sr., 77 of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully at George Washington University Hospital on October 6, 2021. Born in 1943 to the late Frederick and Doris Hill in Havre De Grace, MD. Ronald was a Veteran of the US Army and retired from Prince George’s County Government.

He is survived by his son, Ronald...

Loretta Frances Miller

Loretta Frances Miller

Oct 5, 2021

Loretta Frances Miller, 88, passed peacefully on October 5, 2021, with family by her side in Laurel, MD. Loretta was born April 10, 1933, in Covington, VA to the late Mabel Gertrude Tucker and Edgar Harold Hoke.

She was an active member of Living Hope Church of Laurel, MD. As a result of her generous spirit and...

Jack Oliver Dodson, Sr.

Jack Oliver Dodson, Sr.

Oct 3, 2021

Jack Oliver Dodson, Sr, of Severn, Maryland passed away on October 3, 2021 at the age of 100. Born on January 19, 1921 in West Moreland, Tennessee to parents: late George Obie Dodson and Gracie Lee [Jiles] Dodson.

Jack was a Veteran of the US Army -- serving in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam...

Kathryn Jane (Fowler)  Mosimann

Kathryn Jane (Fowler) Mosimann

Oct 2, 2021

Kathryn Jane “Kathie” (Fowler) Mosimann, age 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, AL.

Our beloved sister Kathie is survived by her husband Michael, sisters Debbie Kotowicz (Don), Mary Beth Clark (Mel); brothers Jeffrey Fowler (Lou Anne), David Fowler (Donna), Stephen Fowler, and Daniel Fowler; mother Anastasia “Ann” Fowler;...

Donald Gean Wolfe

Donald Gean Wolfe

Oct 2, 2021

**This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family.**

Donald Gean Wolfe, often referred to as Donny age 67, passed away in Beltsville, MD on Saturday, October 2, 2021.

Born October 19th in Virgina. He lived in Beltsville, MD working at Tri-County for over 25 years and then Petroleum Management before taking a partial...

Phyllis M. (Chaney)  Sczuka

Phyllis M. (Chaney) Sczuka

Sep 30, 2021

Phyllis Mae Sczuka, age 99, passed away on September 30, 2021. She was born and raised in Laurel, Maryland and graduated from Laurel High School and attended college. She worked as an Executive Secretary to the owner of The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. for many years before she retired. She loved going to casinos and playing bingo.

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Richard "Rich" G. Long

Richard "Rich" G. Long

Sep 26, 2021

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Robert Edward Dwyer

Robert Edward Dwyer

Sep 24, 2021

This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family of Bob Dwyer

Robert (Bob) Edward Dwyer, born in Eddington, PA, peacefully passed away while surrounded by his wife and family on September 24, 2021, at the age of 81.  He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth Kay (Schok) Dwyer and two children, Sharon...

Dawn J. Boyd

Dawn J. Boyd

Sep 24, 2021

Dawn J. Boyd passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Ralph C. Boyd; devoted mother of Thomas Boyd (deceased), Donna Militch and her significant other John Lackey; dear grandmother of Ian Boyd, Kimberly Whitney, Erika Militch Russ; loving great-grandmother of Gwendolyn Whitney, Nai’a Whitney, Liam Boyd, Donovan Boyd, Virginia Russ, Heidi Russ; mother-in-law of...

Mabel Thomas

Mabel Thomas

Sep 23, 2021

The visitation will be live streamed and found HERE .

Pedro Betancourt

Pedro Betancourt

Sep 23, 2021

This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family.

Pedro “Pete” Betancourt, age 88, of Laurel, Maryland passed away on September 23, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He was born on August 1, 1933 to Esteban Betancourt and Alejandrina [Aquino] Betancourt in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico.  The youngest of 14 children, “Pello”, as he was...

James Roosevelt Lott, Sr.

James Roosevelt Lott, Sr.

Sep 22, 2021

On September 22, 2021, James R. Lott, Sr. transitioned into eternal life.

James was born on November 20, 1939 in Washington, D.C. to Willie and Elease Lott. He was the firstborn of three children and a surrogate brother to his many cousins, including Ora Lott Dean, M.C. Mobley, Pierpont Mobley, and Eugene “Skippy” Lott.

James...

Keith A. Hill

Keith A. Hill

Sep 21, 2021

Keith Andrus Hill, aged 88 died at the Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital on September 21st, 2021. He was born on March 15th, 1933 in Payson, Utah, to Wilmer and Edna Hill. He attended Snow College, then graduated from BYU with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He then worked as an aerospace engineer for Bendix Field Engineering managing the NASA...

Ronald A. Maumary, Sr.

Ronald A. Maumary, Sr.

Sep 20, 2021

January 7, 1930-September 20, 2021

Passed away peacefully he was 91 years old.  He is survived by his daughter Lisa and husband Lynn, sons Ronald Jr. and wife Margaret, John and James.  Grandchildren Heather, Patrick, Kelsey, Robert and Ryan.  Great grandchildren James, Adeline, Ryan and Thomas.  Nieces Susan Rungo de Geus, Victoria Rungo, Jennifer Rungo Senn and...

Barbara E. (Gore)  Trigeiro

Barbara E. (Gore) Trigeiro

Sep 19, 2021

This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family.

Barbara Eleanor Trigeiro, 86, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, 19 September 2021, at HeartHomes Assisted Living, Piney Orchard, Maryland.  She was born on 10 March 1935 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to the late Emmit Richard Gore and Dorothy Eleanor Gore. She began working for the...

Judith Huber

Judith Huber

Sep 18, 2021

Judith Elizabeth Huber went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at age 72. She was surrounded by close family.

Judie was born in Baltimore, MD on January 23, 1949 to Wehland and Elizabeth Souder.  Judie married her high school sweetheart, El Huber, one month after graduation. She and El raised their three children,...