Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Stephen Day

Stephen Day

Feb 6, 2021

Stephen James Day was born on November 22, 1970 in Washington, DC to the late Steven James Day and the late Ethel Day (Brown).  Stephen departed this life at the age of 50 on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Columbia, MD.

As a child Stephen lived in Kentucky and Africa for two or more years before he...

Kenneth "Kenny" Paul Reed

Kenneth "Kenny" Paul Reed

Feb 6, 2021

Obituary pending.  No services planned at this time due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.  Please feel free to leave your condolences and memories for Mr. Reed's family on our tribute page.

Anthony "Tony" William Sorge

Anthony "Tony" William Sorge

Feb 5, 2021

************ATTENTION:  DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER PREDICTED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, THE FUNERAL FOR MR. ANTHONY SORGE IS POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22.************ *************PLEASE DISREGARD WASHINGTON POST NOTICE PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 17*************

It is with great sadness that the family of Anthony William Sorge announce his sudden passing on Friday, February 5 at the young age of 47.  Tony was born...

Leroy E. Hiett

Leroy E. Hiett

Feb 5, 2021

Leroy E. Hiett, passed away on Friday, February 5 after an illness, he was a lifelong resident of Laurel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Leslie Hiett and Alice Martin Hiett as well as 5 siblings.

After serving in the Marines he worked for Roadway Express for 38 years.

Mr. Hiett is...

Alfred E. Pyle

Alfred E. Pyle

Jan 31, 2021

Alfred E. Pyle, a long-time resident of Laurel, MD passed away at home on January 31, 2021 from cancer, with his wife of 30 years, Carole, by his side.  He was 78 years old.

He was a graduate of High Point High School and Erie County Technical Institute.  He was a member of Spencerville Seventh-Day Adventist Church...

Arthur D. Sills

Arthur D. Sills

Jan 28, 2021

Arthur Dickson Sills, Ph.D. (85) of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Diane Sills, his daughter, Janice Sills Smith, his son, Dan Sills, his daughter-in-law, Annie Sills; his grandchildren:  Michael Smith, Mathew Smith and Brooke Sills, his sister-in-law, Fran Scanlon-Sills and his nephews:  James A. Sills and Ken Sills.

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Eva Mae Hill

Eva Mae Hill

Jan 26, 2021

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, Eva Mae Hill, beloved mother of five children, grandmother, and best friend passed away at the age of 90.  Eva Mae Boswell, one of nine children, was born on October 25, 1930 in Rockville, Maryland to parents Bessie and Jack Boswell. She attended Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Maryland and later she married...

Ella May (Hurley)  Kearney

Ella May (Hurley) Kearney

Jan 22, 2021

Ella May Kearney, a stay at home mother of five and original resident of Maryland City, passed away on January 22nd after suffering from a broken hip.  She was 83.

Born at Providence Hospital in Washington, DC and raised in Northeast Washington, she attended St. Martins Catholic school and graduated from Immaculate Conception High School.  She was...

Carol Ann Eggers

Carol Ann Eggers

Jan 22, 2021

Carol Ann Eggers (nee Finegan), 87, of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2021.

She was born in 1933 to Lawrence and Beatrice Finegan in Lakewood, OH.

She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church from its inception.

She spent several years as a flight attendant with Eastern...

Trude E. Brisbois

Trude E. Brisbois

Jan 21, 2021

Trude Elisabeth Brisbois, 90, passed away on January 21, 2021 with her family by her side.

Trude was born in Ilvesheim, Germany, to her parents Heinrich and Anna Grieser. She met the love of her life, Army Sergeant Alfred T. Brisbois, who was serving in Germany, and they wed in 1950. They jointly served our country, while...

Richard "Dickie" Hugh Murray

Richard "Dickie" Hugh Murray

Jan 18, 2021

Richard "Dickie" Hugh Murray, age 77, passed away peacefully at Howard County General Hospital, Columbia, MD, on January 18, 2021 at 3:25 p.m.

Richard was born on March 2, 1943 in Prince George's County, MD, to William Hugh Murray and Eleanor Lena Sherman Murray.  He lived in Savage, MD and worked for Electrical General and Garbart Construction...

Octavia V. Lee

Octavia V. Lee

Jan 17, 2021

Octavia Victoria Lee, 89 of Pensacola, Florida passed away  January 17, 2021.

She was born in 1931 to Major and Carolyn Barron in Atmore, Alabama.

She was raised by her maternal grandparents, Peter & Gertrude Lewis.

Octavia practiced the Catholic Faith.

She retired from the DC Public Schools

She...

Jorge Dominguez

Jorge Dominguez

Jan 15, 2021

Jorge Dominguez, age 59, passed away in Baltimore, MD on January 15, 2021.  Born on April 22, 1961 in Chirilagia, San Miguel.  Son of Catalina Nicolasa Dominguez and Santos Hernandez.  He lived in San Salvador, Los Angeles and Laurel MD. He was an owner of Artesal Import, Artesal Export, JA Auto Sales, El Mundo de las Hamacas, Medisal.

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Selma R. Gold

Selma R. Gold

Jan 10, 2021

On January 10, 2021 Selma R. Gold, beloved mother of Neal Gold; loving grandmother of Harris and Matthew Gold.

Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the National Dance Institute ( www.nationaldance.org ) in her memory.

David W. Goehring

David W. Goehring

Jan 6, 2021

David W Goehring 1934 - 2021, survived by his three children Bryan, Dawn and David, Jr. as well as his second wife Elze Goehring.  David was preceded in death by his first wife Elizabeth in 1998 and his youngest daughter Melinda in 1999.  David was born in Camden, NJ and was an avid Philadelphia sports fan his entire life....

Ramona Davis

Ramona Davis

Jan 2, 2021

Obituary forthcoming.  Please share your condolences and memories with Ms. Davis' familly on our tribute page.

William "Bill" Leroy Miles, Jr.

William "Bill" Leroy Miles, Jr.

Dec 28, 2020

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On December 28, 2020, William “Bill” Leroy Miles, Jr. passed away at his residence in Burtonsville, MD. Bill was born on Thursday, January 29, 1942 in Olney, MD to his parents W. Leroy Miles, Sr. and Doris “Granny” (nee Mills) Miles.

Bill started his...

Brian William Mathews

Brian William Mathews

Dec 18, 2020

Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, there will be no services at this time.  Please share your condolences with the family and your memories of Mr. Mathews on the tribute wall of this website.

John Edward Ailor

John Edward Ailor

Dec 17, 2020

John Edward Ailor, 79 passed away on December 17, 2020, he was born in Knoxville, TN on October 22, 1941 to the late Dr. John Edward Ailor and Dorothy Ailor. Edward was a graduate of the University of Tennessee as a DDS and served 26 years as a dentist in U.S. Army Dental Corps. After leaving the Army he...

Deborah Ann (Lynn)  Maurer

Deborah Ann (Lynn) Maurer

Dec 15, 2020

Obituary pending.  Due to the continuing coronavirus crisis, services will be held at a later date.  Please feel free to share your condolences for and memories of Ms. Maurer with the family on this tribute page.