Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
Anita L. Bookhultz
Nov 20, 2019
ANITA LOUISE BOOKHULTZ
DEC 19 1959 – NOV 20 2019
Anita Louise Bookhultz passed away peacefully on November 20, 2019 at her home in Laurel, MD after a long battle with illness. She is survived by her beloved husband of 40 years, Leonard Bookhultz, Jr. and was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and...
Abraham Abraham
Nov 18, 2019
Abraham Abraham was born on July 13, 1929 in Ranni, Kerala, India as the son of the late Mathai and Annamma Abraham. His mother died when he was two years old, and he was raised by his loving father, along with his four brothers and three sisters in the Muruppel Kuzhikalayil family. He accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as...
Lois H. Woodward
Nov 15, 2019
Lois H. Woodward (nee Harding) passed away on November 15, 2019, Lois is the beloved wife of 68 years to William Bryan Woodward; devoted mother of Ann Lantzy and husband Jay, William Woodward and wife Kathie, Connie Olo and husband Sione, Crystal Blair and husband Ronald. Also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are...
Doris Samson
Nov 11, 2019
Doris Emma Samson, 96, a long-time resident of Buzzards Bay, MA, passed away on Monday, November 11, at her daughter’s home in Laurel, MD.
She was born April 10, 1923, in Bourne, MA, to the late Giles and Fanny (Perry) Landers.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Francis “Sam,” and...
George R. Johnson Jr.
Nov 8, 2019
George R. Johnson Jr., 67 of Laurel, MD passed away November 8th, 2019
He was born in 1951 to George R. Johnson Sr. and Anna V. Johnson in Beaufort, NC.
He retired from the United States Air Force in 1990 after 20 years of service and most recently worked in security for Northrop Grumman under...
Robert Arthur Dulin
Nov 7, 2019
Robert Arthur Dulin passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Arlene Dulin (nee Aaro). Predeceased by his parents Norman Dulin and Margaret Dulin (nee Barnes), as well as his brother, Richard Dulin. Mr. Dulin was born in Washington D.C. and, after moving to Maryland, decided to settle in Laurel. His passion...
John W. Carr
Nov 7, 2019
On November 7, 2019, John W. Carr, husband of Judy, father of Jack (Joy, wife to Jack) and Donna and grandfather of five, died at Howard County General Hospital. Born in Laurel on September 5, 1935, he attended Laurel Elementary and Laurel Junior-Senior High School, where he developed great athletic abilities. He was a three-letter man at LHS, in...
Emma Schinner-Callaghan
Nov 5, 2019
Emma Marie Schinner-Callaghan (Age 100) of Laurel, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday November 5, 2019.
Born in Glen Burnie, MD on April 23, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Wilber and Laura Shipley. She was the loving wife of the late Carl H. Schinner, Sr. and her late second husband,...
Charles R. Giddings, Sr. (Boo Boo)
Nov 2, 2019
Charles R. Giddings Sr, 87, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 2, surrounded by family and close friends.
He was a lifelong resident of Laurel, MD. Charles was a master plumber who served the Laurel and surrounding areas for most of his life, working for C.R. Giddings & Son Plumbing & Heating, Inc, which he...
Kimberly K. Hayslett-Smith
Nov 1, 2019
Kimberly Kaye Hayslett-Smith, 56, of Laurel, Maryland unexpectedly passed away on November 1, 2019 at her home.
Kimberly, lovingly known as Kim, Kimmy, Matilda and Girdy was born to the late Edward and Patricia Hayslett on April 24, 1963 in Lexington, VA at Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Kim obtained her education in Maryland public schools. She always had...
Emma J. Peck
Oct 31, 2019
Emma Joan Peck of Laurel Maryland, passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on Thursday, October 31, 2019. She was born to Jesse and Gladys Hart of Parkersburg, West Virginia. Emma spent many days enjoying spending time with her grandchildren, watching western movies and most of all loved watching the Washington Redskins. She is survived by her daughters...
Martha Ann Wilson
Oct 30, 2019
Martha Ann Burrell Wilson was born on September 12, 1926 to the late Martha Ann Perry (Alston) and Edmond Y. Burrell in Franklin County, NC. She departed this life on October 30, 2019 at CR Care of BondMill in Laurel, Maryland surrounded by loving family.
She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized as a...
Abiodun Ajifowobaje
Oct 26, 2019
ENGR ABIODUN AJIFOWOBAJE 1953-2019
BIRTH AND EARLY LIFE
Engr. Abiodun Oladiran Ajifowobaje was born in Ilesha on the 23rd of December 1954 to the family of Pa. Elisa and Mrs. Omowunmi
Ajifowobaje. He was the 3rd child of five siblings.
EDUCATION
Engr. Abiodun started his education at SIM primary...
Hazel Louise Patterson
Oct 25, 2019
Hazel Patterson passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019, at the age of 83. Loving wife of the late Cleave J. Patterson. Beloved mother of three children; Ann Murphy, Phillip Patterson, Mary Stonebreaker and her husband, Ralph. Sister to James and Thomas Huston. She has 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson. She was a loving aunt. She was...
Timothy James Ertter
Oct 21, 2019
Timothy James Ertter, 57 of Laurel was pronounced deceased on October 21, 2019.
He was born on December 16, 1961 to James and Louella Ertter.
Tim was a kind and loving father. He was an electrical engineer, and enjoyed growing vegetables and camping.
He is survived by his mother, 6 siblings, former wife,...
Barbara Ann Keane
Oct 12, 2019
Barbara Ann Keane passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the age of 58 after a short battle with cancer.
She is predeceased by her parents Bill and Eloise McKenney. A long time resident of Laurel, MD, she grew up in Edgewater, MD and had a long career in accounting.
Barb was a big sports...
Edwina V. "Winnie" Shuck
Oct 11, 2019
Edwina V. Shuck “Winnie”, 75 of Laurel, MD passed away on October 11, 2019.
She was born on October 8, 1944 to Edgar and Cornelia Dorsch in Washington, DC.
Winnie was a loving, caring and generous person who will be deeply missed, forever cherished and always loved.
She is survived by her children,...
Ltc Michael J. Chippi U.S. Army, Ret.
Oct 11, 2019
Lieutenant Colonel Michael (Mike) J. Chippi, US Army Retired, age 80, passed away on October 11, 2019 in Laurel, MD after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born March 31, 1939 in Hazleton, PA, he is the son of the late Michael C. Chippi & the late Ruth (Parise) Chippi.
Mike served in the US Army from 1958...
Grover "Papaw" Mckinney
Oct 10, 2019
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Raymond E. Donohue, Jr.
Oct 10, 2019
Raymond E. Donohue Jr. Obituary
On October 10, 2019 Raymond Edward Donohue, Jr. of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer at age 90. Raymond was born August 20, 1929 in Washington D. C., to loving parents the late Raymond Edward Donohue, Sr. and the late Dorothy Francis Donohue.
After graduating from...

