Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
Francisco Gonzalez
Nov 10, 2018
Francisco “Chico” Gonzalez, a resident of Laurel, MD, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at his home. He was 83. Chico was born on March 23, 1935 in Mexico and was the son of the late Leandro Gonzalez and Maria de Jesus Padilla Gonzalez.
He was our superhero, our rock. He was such a caring, loving,...
Andrew Howard Moxam
Nov 9, 2018
Andrew Howard Moxam, senior advisor at the U.S. Census Bureau, passed away at age 66 on November 9, 2018, in Laurel, Maryland. The youngest son of Beth Cowing Moxam and F. Keith Moxam, Andy was born May 3, 1952, in Flint, Michigan. He attended Civic Park Elementary, Longfellow Junior High, and Northern High School. After completing high school at...
Frances M. Soper
Nov 7, 2018
On November 7, 2018 r Frances Margaret Soper “Granny” went to be with the Lord at the age of 102 years old.
She was born September 3, 1916, in Highland County, Virginia to David Folks and Mary Corbett Folks.
Frances is survived by her daughter, Betty Joann Larkin and her husband of Virginia. Her son,...
Ralph Donald Bulla
Nov 7, 2018
Ralph Donald Bulla died in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 7, 2018 to join his wife of 63 years who had died seven days earlier.
Don Bulla was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 13, 1933. He served in the U.S. Army. He married Jane Mary Bulla (nee Calcutt) on April 23, 1955. Together they...
Linda S. Davis
Nov 6, 2018
Linda S. Davis (née Shofstahl) born May 29, 1940 in Niagara Falls, NY to Merlin and Hazel Shofstahl (deceased) passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 6, 2018.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, William R. Davis, Jr.(Bill) of Laurel, MD, a daughter Jenny Heinritz (Cole) of Owings, MD and one grandson...
Michael F. Crotty
Nov 3, 2018
Michael F. Crotty, a retired lawyer and longtime Maryland resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on November 3rd. He was 71.
Mr. Crotty was born in Baltimore to the late Francis and Lois (née Engels) Crotty. Part of the inaugural graduating class at Archbishop Curley High School, Mr. Crotty paid his own way through undergraduate...
Rosalee E. Gibson
Nov 3, 2018
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Jane M. Bulla
Oct 31, 2018
Mrs. Jane M. Bulla (nee Calcutt) born December 16, 1932 in Lowell, Massachusetts departed this earth on October 31, 2018.
Jane was the devoted wife of R. Donald Bulla for over 63 years. She leaves behind four children, eight grandchildren, and one great grandson.
Jane was a long term parishioner of St. Mary of the...
Ruby Stepson Carter
Oct 29, 2018
Ruby Stepson Carter passed away peacefully on Monday, October 29, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
She was 92 years old. Ruby was born in Logan, West Virginia on February 3, 1926. At age 18, she moved to Washington, D.C. where she was a secretary for the State Department in the U.S. Passport office. It...
Anthony P. "Tony" Santini, Jr.
Oct 25, 2018
Anthony (Tony) Peter Santini Jr, 80 of Fulton Maryland passed away October 25, 2018.
He was born in 1938 to Anthony and Theresa Santini in Washington D.C.
Tony retired from J.Thomas. Bowles Electric Inc in 2013.
A loving husband, father and grandfather, he enjoyed golf, softball, shooting pool, karaoke, his cats, playing cards...
David B. Lovett
Oct 23, 2018
David passed away peacefully at Gilchrist in Columbia, MD, on October 23, 2018. He is survived by his sister, two nieces, two grandnieces, and one grandnephew.
He spent most of his life in Maryland but spent several years in Florida with his parents.
He will be remembered for many things: his love of Levi's jeans,...
Elizabeth J. Dorsey " Betty"
Oct 23, 2018
Elizabeth J. Dorsey “Betty” of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully on October 23, 2018 at age 86. Betty was born July 13, 1932 in Forest Glen, MD and was the daughter of the late John Peyton Belt and Irene Jeanette (Wilson) Belt. Betty is survived by her sister Virginia L. Griffis, her daughter Debby (Hull) King and husband, Robert...
Theodore R. "Ted" Bledsoe
Oct 22, 2018
Theodore R. “Ted” Bledsoe, 64, of Laurel, MD passed away in Laurel on October 22, 2018. He is survived by his brothers Anthony Bledsoe and Paul Bledsoe.
Ted attended Ohio University, and also University of Miami in Florida.
Ted was a kind soul, with keen intelligence and a ready wit, who had great concern for...
Annaliese Woelfel Ashley
Oct 22, 2018
Annaliese W. Ashley, 90 years old of Laurel, MD passed away Monday October 22nd, 2018.
She was born on Novemeber 19, 1927, to her Father, Sebastian Wölfel and her Mother, Katharina Reif in Lauf, Germany on Altdorser Strasse 37.
Annaliese was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
She retired from the...
Thomas Michael "Mike" Fahey
Oct 16, 2018
Thomas Michael (Mike) Fahey, 81, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Beloved husband of Jane N. Fahey (née Neitzey), devoted father of Matthew Joseph (Claudia), Patricia Ann Blum (Gregory), Michael James, Meghan Ellen Hardy (Mark), and Christopher John. A daughter, Maura Elizabeth, preceded him in death. He is survived by loving granddaughters—Christine, Emily, Alyssa, and Ava, as well...
Lee Ann Weber
Oct 16, 2018
Lee Ann Weber, a resident of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.
Lee Ann was born on September 4, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to Verna Lee Frye and the late Harvey Unger. As a child Lee Ann moved around the country a lot because her father was a jockey. The...
William J. "Billy" Burdge
Oct 16, 2018
William J. Burdge (Billy) 57 of Glen Burnie Died Tuesday October 16,2018.
Born in 1961 to Clyde S.Burdge and Nancy A. (Shrader) Burdge in Norristown,Pa
Billy was a member of The First United Methodist Church in Laurel. Bill was an avid Philadelphia Eagles Football Fan.He loved to read for Endless hours, especially anything to do...
Barbara L. Foreman
Oct 13, 2018
Barbara L. Foreman, a resident of Laurel, MD, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 82. Barbara was born on July 14, 1936 in Washington, D.C., and was the daughter of the late Stanley Berrett and Helen Miller Berrett.
Barbara loved her family and her close friends;...
Kari Lynn Copeland
Oct 9, 2018
Kari Lynn Copeland, a resident of Laurel, MD, passed away on October 9, 2018 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. She was 36. Kari was born on July 23, 1982 in Takoma Park, Maryland and is the daughter of Irene Copeland and the late Bryan Copeland.
Kari was an extraordinary young woman whose light burned brighter...

