Obituaries
Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.
Christopher James Shoff
May 23, 2026
Christopher James (Jim) Shoff was born on Oct. 29, 1924 in Boswell, PA, one of the two sons of the late Martin Luther Shoff and Effie Jane (Whiteside) Shoff. He was also predeceased by his older brother, William Donald Shoff and his wife Erma (Beener) Shoff. Growing up, he worked at his parents' grocery store. In 1944, he enlisted in...
Cheryl Maliszewski
May 22, 2026
On May 22, 2026, Cheryl J. Maliszewski, 77, passed away in Ronks, Pennsylvania. Cheryl was born in Washington, DC, on May 7, 1949, and resided in Laurel, MD.
After becoming a Registered Nurse in 1993, Cheryl eventually retired and enjoyed her remaining days with family and friends. She worshiped at Triadelphia Seventh Day Adventist, was well traveled, a seasoned Master Barber,...
Betty Anne Frederick
May 22, 2026
Betty Anne Frederick passed away on May 22, 2026 at her home. She was born on August 12, 1933.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, S.G. Fred Frederick. She is survived by her four children: Cynthia Frederick; F. Craig Frederick (Helen); Christopher Frederick (Karen); and Jeff Frederick (Janell). Her grandchildren are F. Craig Frederick Jr. (Kelsey),...
Daniel Leo Fredericks, Sr
May 21, 2026
Daniel Leo Frederick’s Sr
Age 88 of Pasadena, Maryland passed away on Thursday May 21, 2026 He was born on November 12, 1937 in Ellicott City, Maryland to his late parents Aquilla Joseph Fredericks and Mildred Luedith Fredericks . He was proceeded in death by his first wife Joan Fredericks and His beloved 2nd wife Janet Fredericks ,brother Aquilla, sisters Elizabeth,Mildred,Rebecca...
Alice Winona Rahn
May 14, 2026
Alice Winona Rahn, age 96, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. She was born January 21, 1930 in Burtonsville, Maryland, daughter of William Otho and Virgie Estelle (Murphy) Beasley. She was a graduate of Montgomery Blair High School and a lifelong resident of Fairland, Maryland who worked for the Montgomery County Public Schools System until her retirement in 1993....
John Lawall
May 8, 2026
John Wilson Lawall, Sr., (71) of Savage, Maryland passed away May 8th, 2026.
He was born in 1955 to Willard & Jeannette Lawall in Washington, D.C.
John retired from Toyota Corporate in 2009. He thoroughly enjoyed fast cars, motorcycles, and all of the gadgets known to man. He was passionate about his audio equipment and had quite the collection. He loved watching...
Theresa June Marconi
May 5, 2026
Theresa June Marconi of Laurel, MD passed away on May 5th in Silver Spring, MD. She was 93. She was born on August 24th 1932 in Gallitzin, PA to the late Harry and Anna (Rickens) McCloskey.
June was a member of St Mary of the Mills Catholic Church since moving to Laurel over 60 years ago. She was a former member...
Loretta Marie Czahor
May 3, 2026
Loretta Marie Czahor, age 85 of Columbia, Maryland passed away on May 3, 2026, in Columbia, Maryland. Born on March 23, 1941, in New Jersey, she lived a life marked by faith, music, and unwavering dedication to teaching and community service.
From the tender age of 16, Loretta’s remarkable talent for music ministry blossomed as she began directing liturgical music at...
Thomas Henry Bresson
May 3, 2026
Thomas H. Bresson, 92, of Severna Park, MD passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday May, 3 2026. He was the son of Henry and Margaret Bresson of Torrington, CT.
He graduated from Torrington High School in 1951, St. Bonaventure University in 1955, and Georgetown Law School in 1959. With his law degree in hand, he joined the U.S. Navy...
Nancy Jo Prior
May 2, 2026
Nancy Jo Prior, age 71, passed away in Jessup, MD on May 2nd, 2026.
Nancy was born on June 3rd, 1954, and daughter of Tom and Patricia Padgette. She lived in Laurel and Savage Maryland, before spending time living in California, both in the Bay Area and Los Angeles. Nancy graduated from Laurel High School in 1972 and worked for the...
Roberta Jane Armstrong
May 2, 2026
Roberta Jane (Bobbi) Armstrong, née Collins, 78, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Beverly Collins; her son, Clifton V. Graves; and her sister, Colleen Cochran. Bobbi is survived by her devoted husband, Larry Armstrong; her daughter, Tammy Smith (Rick); five grandchildren: Joseph Groeger, John B. Groeger...
Harvey "Bull" Chew
Apr 30, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share that Harvey Chew passed away on April 30th 2026 at Sinai Hospital located in Baltimore, Maryland, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Harvey was born on April 23rd 1965 in Washington D.C. and from the very beginning, he brought light, laughter and kindness into the lives of those around him. Growing up in Southern Maryland, Harvey...
Keith Foreman
Apr 23, 2026
Keith Foreman left this earthly life to be with our loving Lord on April 23, 2026. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered as a loving husband, a devoted brother, and a loyal friend.
A man of discipline and skill, Keith was a proud alumni of Staunton Military Academy and attended the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). These institutions helped shape...
Edward Patrick Ryan
Apr 23, 2026
Edward Patrick Ryan (85) of Elkridge, MD passed away April 23, 2026. He was born in Washington, DC to Edward Therlow Ryan and Thelma Cecilia Hilleary Ryan.
Edward was a member of The American Legion, The Rod and Gun Club and the NRA.
He served in the United Air Force for 7 years active duty as a staff sergeant who specialized in...
Jerry P. Gowen
Apr 21, 2026
Jerry Paul Gowen on April 21, 2026, Beloved son of the late Joseph P. Gowen and Harriet R. Gowen, dear brother of Michael Gowen, devoted father of Noel and James Gowen, loving grandfather of Ashley Houston and Alexys Gowen, Michele Gowen and Timothy Gowen also survived by 5 great grandchildren. Memorial Service on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2 pm...
Carol May Carkhuff
Apr 20, 2026
Our beloved mother, Carol May Carkhuff, 92 of Laurel, MD passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. She was born in Kingston, PA to Capitola Wilkinson-Bird Newman and Lee Bliss Newman.
Carol May loved her family greatly and found fulfillment in taking care of them in all ways. She enjoyed working as a Food Service Manager for Prince George’s County Public...

