Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
Kevin Redman
Jan 5, 2026
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Elizabeth A. Balaba
Jan 3, 2026
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Simpson G. Gregoire
Dec 31, 2025
Simpson Gerald Gregoire, affectionately known as Sizo, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Sizo was born on the island of Dominica in the eastern Caribbean. He migrated to Maryland in 1979 and, in 1981, married his beloved wife, Nina (nee Bertrand) Gregoire, in St. Thomas. Together, they raised three children. Sizo was also a devoted...
Charles Owen Puckett
Dec 31, 2025
Charles Owen Puckett, affectionately known as Charlie and Primer, passed away on December 31, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, kindness, and love. Born on February 25, 1966, in Maryland, Charlie was a beloved auto body technician whose expertise spanned over 40 years. His colleagues admired him not only for his unparalleled skills but also for his infectious humor,...
Dolores Ann Deutsch
Dec 31, 2025
This obituary was lovingly submitted by the family of Dolores Deutsch.
Dolores (Kutzera) Deutsch, beloved matriarch and dedicated community servant, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025. Born in Syracuse, New York, Daughter of the late Peter and Joanna (Nix) Kutzera.
Dolores was a familiar and protective face in the community, serving as a Howard County crossing guard for over 40 years....
Sidney "Barry" Iroff
Dec 29, 2025
Sidney Barry Iroff, (77) of Glen Burnie, MD passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025.
He was born in 1948 to Sol and Hilda Iroff in Washington, DC. He was a 1967 graduate of Wilson High School, and later attending Indiana University. He was also a proud veteran of the US Navy.
During the 1970s and '80s he owned and operated Empire...
Heaja Cho Wichman
Dec 29, 2025
This obituary was lovingly submitted by the family of Heaja Cho Wichman.
Heaja Cho Wichman of Beltsville, MD, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025. Born on December 13, 1934, in South Korea, she was 91 years old.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest Hermsen Wichman, a son Anthony Cho Wichman, her parents, and her five siblings.
She is survived by her...
Juana R. Simon
Dec 26, 2025
Juana Simon passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 81.
Juana lived a full and extraordinary life—one so rich that it can never truly be captured in simple dates or accomplishments. She grew up in a modest family home in Bolivia. She understood firsthand the realities of poverty and deprivation. Those early experiences shaped her resilience, empathy, and...
Ruth Ann Miles
Dec 22, 2025
Ruth Ann Miles
On December 22, 2025, Ruth Ann Miles (nee Wachter) passed away at Casey House in Rockville, Md. She was born on May 28,1942 in Frederick, Maryland to her now late parents Bruce Wachter and Louise Wachter (nee Baker).
Ruth Ann worked alongside her husband William “Bill” Miles Jr. for many years as they owned and operated the Laurel Meat...
Robert Kerry Bowman
Dec 15, 2025
Robert Kerry Bowman, known to most as Kerry, passed away on December 15, 2025. He was born on August 18, 1957, in Savannah, Georgia.
Kerry was known for his strong faith and his welcoming nature. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Laurel, where he enjoyed greeting others on Sunday mornings and inviting people to church. His faith...
Michael Patrick Smith
Dec 13, 2025
Michael Patrick Smith, 44, of Centreville, Maryland, passed away on December 13, 2025.
Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Alyssa Smith; his cherished sons, Kaleb Smith and Michael Smith II; his devoted mother, Jo Ann Smith; his dear brother, Andrew Smith (Karen); his nieces and nephew, Malia, Austin, and AJ; his grandfather, Francis Oakes; his mother-in-law, Melanie Ward; his father-in-law,...
Sharon Christine Wentland
Dec 12, 2025
Sharon Christine Wentland of Laurel, MD passed away on December 12, 2025. She was 60 years old. Born on September 11, 1965, to Herbert and Jean Nickel, Sharon was a lifelong resident of Maryland. She married her husband Kenneth Wentland on April 8, 1995, and together they started a family. Sharon was a kind and caring soul who spent her...
Clare M. Ferguson
Dec 12, 2025
Mrs. Clare M. Ferguson entered into eternal rest on December 12, 2025. Clare had just celebrated her 90th birthday in early November with most of her family, including her nieces, and nephews!
Clare was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 10, 1935 to Leon J. Thompson Sr. and Marie (Coffey) Thompson. She grew up in Philadelphia and that is where she...
Kristen Lee Schermerhorn
Dec 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Kristen Schermerhorn
It is with profound sadness that the family of Kristen Schermerhorn announces her passing on December 11, 2025, at the age of seventy-eight. Kristen Schermerhorn died peacefully at her home in Laurel, Maryland, surrounded by loved ones.
Kristen dedicated her professional career to supporting others as an administrative assistant and contract manager for a Navy ship...
Billy Joe Baker
Dec 7, 2025
Billy Joe Baker, of Burtonsville, Maryland, passed away on December 7, 2025. He was born in Union City, Indiana, and graduated from Westside High School in Union City.
Billy was the son of Ethel and Lawrence Baker. He served his country with honor in the United States Air Force, retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant. He continued his dedication to...
Rhonda Sutton Maclin
Dec 2, 2025
Rhonda Sutton Maclin passed away on December 2, 2025, in Lanham, Maryland. Born on November 16, 1950, in Virginia to Clyde Sutton and Lenora [Rountree] Sutton. Rhonda's life was marked by her unwavering commitment to education and her deep love for her family.
Rhonda pursued her passion for teaching, earning an Associate Degree in Education. Her career as a teacher assistant...
Danny Joe Snare
Dec 1, 2025
Danny Joe Snare, affectionately known as "Chief," passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 90 in Columbia, Maryland. Born on April 14, 1935, in Colorado and raised in North Platte, Nebraska, Danny's life was a tapestry woven with laughter, love, and service to his nation.
A proud Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, Danny embraced the...
Deborah Carr
Nov 26, 2025
Deborah Marie Carr, age 65, passed away at her home in Laurel, surrounded by loved ones, on November 26, 2025.
On June 13, 1960, Deborah was born to Joseph and Alice Kohlman in Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated from Towson University in 1985 and began her occupational therapy career with the Prince George’s County Public Schools, where she dedicated 30 years to...
Carolyn Tanner Thornton
Nov 25, 2025
Carolyn Tanner Thornton, 84, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Born on September 10, 1941, in Washington, D.C., Carolyn’s life was defined by her love for her family and her unwavering kindness.
Carolyn was first married to her late husband, Thomas Nelson Tanner Sr. Together, they built a life and welcomed three children:...
Donald R. Soeken
Nov 21, 2025
Donald Ray Soeken, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, was born 28 December 1941 in Lyons, Kansas, to Raymond and Leota (Galliart) Soeken and died at his home in Ellicott City, Maryland, on 21 November 2025. Don attended Valparaiso University where he graduated from the Youth Leadership Training Program majoring in theology. The University later awarded him the Alumni Achievement...
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