Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Jane M. Bulla

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

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.

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

John S. Porter

John S. Porter

Oct 5, 2018

An obituary will be posted upon completion.

Ruby H. Clay

Ruby H. Clay

Oct 3, 2018

Ruby H. Clay, born in Washington, Wilkes County, GA, grew up in Atlanta, GA. Having most recently lived in Silver Spring, MD, she passed from this life on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at her home. She was 86 years old.

She attended David T. Howard High School, the second high school for Blacks in Atlanta at the...

Richard V. Beall

Richard V. Beall

Oct 2, 2018

Richard V. Beall, 91 of Laurel, Maryland passed away on October 2, 2018

He was born in 1927 to Richard E. and Susie F. Beall of Burtonville, Maryland.

Richard spent his younger years on the family farm and then enlisted in the US Navy and served aboard the Aircraft Carrier, U.S.S. Princeton, during World War...

Ernest   "Buttsy" Souder

Ernest "Buttsy" Souder

Sep 30, 2018

Ernest Butts Souder, Sr, 81 year of age, of Laurel, Maryland, passed away at home on September 30, 2018.

He was born in 1936 to Lyman Lewis and Catherine Minerva Souder in Savage, Maryland. Ernest Souder was a member of the Laurel North Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He a retired custom carpenter who enjoyed years of building...

Jody Faith Tebay

Jody Faith Tebay

Sep 28, 2018

Jody Faith Tebay, a life long resident of Laurel, MD, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 surrounded by her loving friends. She was 56 years old. Jody was born on February 10, 1962 in Lynchburg, VA, and was the daughter of the late Jack and Joan Tebay. Jody was a 1980 graduate of Laurel Senior High School and...

Michael Anthony Trott

Michael Anthony Trott

Sep 26, 2018

Celebration of life and spirit

Of

Michael Anthony Trott

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December 21, 1956.                                                 September 26, 2018

Michael Anthony Trott was born to Edward L. Trott and the late Wilma F.G. Trott in Hamilton Parish, Bermuda.  Michael's family migrated to St. Alban's New York, May 1957.  Michael was a...

Pacita L. (Licud)  Deguzman

Pacita L. (Licud) Deguzman

Sep 24, 2018

Pacita L. Deguzman, a resident of Laurel, MD, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018 at her home. She was 68. Pacita was born on May 21, 1950 in Pangasinan, Philippines and was the daughter of the late Felixberto Licud and Sinforosa (nee Pomantoc) Licud.

Pacita is survived by her loving daughters; Cristina Kumpel (Victor) and Diana...

Regina "Jean" Mary Dean

Regina "Jean" Mary Dean

Sep 23, 2018

Regina Mary Dean (also known as Jean), 69, of Laurel, MD passed away September 23, 2018. She was born in 1949 to Martin A. Flemion Jr. and Regina M. Flemion. She is survived by her mother, and children, Carol Bissett, John Dean, and Traci Carter; her grandchildren, Rebecca Carter, Luke Carter, Brian Dean, Marc Dean, and Jason Dean; her...