Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Megan Sue Kogan

Megan Sue Kogan

Mar 1, 2025

Megan Sue Kogan 33, passed away on March 1,2025  at St Mary's Hospital in Baltimore.

She was the daughter of Mark Alan Kogan and Elizabeth Smith Halweg (deceased)

Megan was a homemaker residing  in Glen Burnie, Md. with her partner Eric Michael Dawson

and their children; Callen Michael Disharoon, Harley Grace Dawson, and...

Douglas Mark Dawson

Douglas Mark Dawson

Feb 25, 2025

Douglas Mark Dawson of Ellicott City, Maryland passed away on February 25, 2025. He was 78 years old. Born on January 21, 1947, in New York City, Doug went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in computer science and then a master’s degree in music. He was also a career contractor for the Department of Defense.

Doug...

George Edward Supsic

George Edward Supsic

Feb 21, 2025

George Edward Supsic, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, departed this life on February 21, 2025, after more than six years of valiantly battling lung cancer. He was 74.

He is survived by his wife, Laureen; his daughters, Jami (Sean), Lori (John), and Kati; and his six younger siblings, Mary (David), Leonard (Marilyn), Anne Marie...

Martin E. Aguilar

Martin E. Aguilar

Feb 20, 2025

On February 20th, 2025, Martin Eduardo Guevara Aguilar joined the Creator in eternal life at the age of 58.

He was born in 1966 to Jose Guevara and Blanca Gladis Aguilar in San Miguel, El Salvador. He was raised by his beloved grandmother, Guadalupe Aguilar, and his aunt, Gloria. In 1980, Martin emigrated to Maryland, where he...

Grace Darlene Miller

Grace Darlene Miller

Feb 18, 2025

Grace Darlene Miller (Shumaker), longtime resident of Laurel/Spencerville area, passed away on February 18, 2025 at Medstar Montgomery Hospital in Olney, Maryland. She was 70 years old.

Darlene was born on March 29, 1954 to the late Dorothy and Jacob Shumaker Jr. and lived in Spencerville, MD. She worked at Medstar Montgomery Hospital for over 40 years...

William P. Robinson

William P. Robinson

Feb 16, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for William P. Robinson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Keon R. Johnson

Keon R. Johnson

Feb 16, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Keon R. Johnson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Robert M. Coulson, Sr.

Robert M. Coulson, Sr.

Feb 14, 2025

Visitation on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 4 to 8 PM at the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, Station 10, 7411 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20707. Fire Department service will be held at 7 PM. Funeral Services will be held at the fire station on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11 AM.

Elizabeth Lee Compton

Elizabeth Lee Compton

Feb 12, 2025

Elizabeth Lee Miles Compton, born April 8, 1926, passed February 12, 2025.

Elizabeth was born at home to Clyde Lester Miles and Naomi Verlinda (Welsh) Miles in Laurel, Maryland. She welcomed her brother Clyde Jr (“Bobby”) just a year later, and practiced being a big sister for eleven years before greeting sister Maryland.

Elizabeth attended...

Shirley Norris Sausnock

Shirley Norris Sausnock

Feb 9, 2025

Please join us virtually for the funeral service will be livestreamed .

Shirley N. Sausnock, a Maryland native who was a member of St. Mary’s of the Mills Catholic Church in Laurel, Md. passed away peacefully at home on 9 February.  She was 88.

Shirley Norris was born in Baltimore, raised in Clinton, Md. and...

Rocky Lee Rice

Rocky Lee Rice

Feb 9, 2025

Rocky Rice of Woodbine, Maryland passed away on Feb 9, 2025. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

John Vincent Knox

John Vincent Knox

Feb 6, 2025

J. Vincent “Vince” was born the ninth and youngest child to Dr. Charles W. Knox Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Fatula) Knox in Sibley hospital in Washington DC, Aug 30, 1937. At the time, the family resided in Cottage City but moved to Laurel, MD while Vince was still an infant, to a farm along Scaggsville Road on the Howard...

Thomas Edward Zupancic

Thomas Edward Zupancic

Feb 6, 2025

Thomas Edward Zupancic, age 69, passed away in Laurel, Maryland, on February 6, 2025. He was a beloved Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Friend, and extremely passionate sports fan.

Born March 20, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the Son of Anthony and Angela (Zugel) Zupancic.  He lived in Germany, Okinawa, Wyoming, Louisiana, and Maryland, and worked...

Jacob Michael Reninger

Jacob Michael Reninger

Feb 5, 2025

With great sorrow but steadfast trust in God, the Reninger family announces the passing of our beautiful son, Jacob Michael Reninger, age 17.  He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Angela, as well as his younger sister and brother, and many other close and extended family members and many loving friends.

A student at Reservoir High...

Earl Skidmore, Sr.

Earl Skidmore, Sr.

Feb 5, 2025

Earl A. Skidmore, Sr. of Laurel, Maryland passed away on February 05, 2025. He was 80 years old. Born on July 05, 1944, to Harry and Lessie (Frye) Skidmore in Raleigh County, West Virginia. He was a 1963 graduate of Logan High School, where after graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Earl faithfully served his country...

Charles A. Schuler

Charles A. Schuler

Feb 5, 2025

Charles "Chopper" Augustus Schuler, 89, a man of great warmth and wisdom, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, at the Dove House in Westminster, Maryland. Born on September 26, 1935, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Charles lived a life dedicated to his faith, family, and community, leaving a lasting legacy of love and devotion.

Charles was the beloved...

Jeanne Bartz

Jeanne Bartz

Feb 5, 2025

Jeanne Lynne Shirley Bartz, 84, of Laurel, MD passed away February 5, 2025 after a courageous fight of over 3 years with breast cancer.  She was born in 1941 in Boston, Massachusettes to Captain John B and Evelyne L Shirley.

Being the child of a Naval Officer offered her many pleasures as she lived in China and...

Jean Porter Kackley Ganoe

Jean Porter Kackley Ganoe

Feb 2, 2025

Jean Porter Kackley Ganoe passed away on February 2, 2025 at the age of 100.

Jean was born February 15, 1924, to Nellie Mae McKee and George Clinton Omar Kackley. She attended Romney High until 1942 and Allegheny Scared Heart until 1945. Jean completed 3 years of nursing school and worked as a nurse at South Baltimore...

Raymond Sharbaugh

Raymond Sharbaugh

Feb 2, 2025

Raymond Charles Sharbaugh (93) of Laurel, MD passed away on February 2, 2025.

He was born in Altoona, PA on February 12, 1931, to Gerald C. and Rosella G. (nee Sutton) Sharbaugh. He was a member of St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church.

Ray served in the U.S. Army from 1949-1951 as a member...

Albert E. Pohland

Albert E. Pohland

Jan 28, 2025

Albert Edgar Pohland, (89) of Laurel, MD passed away at home on January 28, 2025.

He was born in 1935 to Arnold Ernst Pohland and Eda K. Petermann in Oconomowoc, WI.

Albert was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.

After receiving his PhD in chemistry, he retired from Food and Drug Administration...