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Laura Gumula Obituary
On Thursday, May 7th, 2015, Laura Kramer Gumula passed away at the age of 67. Laura was a proud Annapolitan. She was born, raised and lived in Annapolis, MD her whole live where she attended and graduated from St. Mary's of Annapolis. She is survived by her husband William Gumula, daughter Terri Gumula, son Gary Gumula, her three grandchildren Sabine, Max and Dade, her brother Fred Kramer and sister Nancy Heller. As a lifelong resident of Annapolis, Laura spent her career working at Anne Arundel Medical Center. After retiring she continued to work there as a volunteer. She lived an extremely active life where she loved to swim, walk, bike, ski and travel. She was an avid reader, movie buff, sports fan and loved to attend performance arts. She could always be found on the sideline or audience of her grandchildren's activities but she also loved to attend the events of her nieces and nephews and their children, cheering them on and supporting them. She also volunteered her time for Special Olympics, Annapolis Striders, the AAMC and other charitable organizations. She was a founding member of the AAMC Earth Committee. She could be found on Saturday morning's at the Farmer's Market. Family will receive friends and loved ones at the John M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. 147 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 on Sunday May 10th from 3-6pm. A celebration of life service will be held at St. John Neuman Catholic Church 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 on Monday May 11th at 1:15 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation or to the Lighthouse Homeless Shelter in Annapolis. Online condolences may be made at www.johnmtaylorfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Laura Gumula
Brett Zebron
May 31, 2016
We all going to miss her so much wish she was still here with us she is so funny
May 26, 2015
Willie,
I have read all the entries - I did not know Laura as all the others. She was a wonderful wife, mother, friend. How blessed you are to have had her in your life. Though your grief, sadness, pain is deep,now so unbelievable, time is healing and memories yours to keep.God have his hand upon you and give you Pease. Ruth
Linda Simione
May 25, 2015
Willie, Just heard about Laura; so sorry for your loss. I remember you all as some of the first people I met when moving to Annapolis, skiing, volleyball and baking my own birthday cake for your wonderful surprise party, for me.
I had seen her at the market and of course assumed that I would again this year
Will keep all of you in my prayers
Linda Simione
May 23, 2015
Willie ~ I was so sad to hear of Laura's passing. I always enjoyed seeing her at Roundtop when I would work the front desk. My hope is that time will ease your pain, family and friends will bring you comfort and that your memories will give you reason to smile. Keep her spirit alive in your children and grandchildren.
My deepest sympathies ~
Meg Rieley (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Heidi Apa McDonald
May 21, 2015
Dear Ski Bud - I just heard the news & I wanted to pass on my sincere sympathy to you and your family. My heart breaks for you all. May God's promises help you cope and know that your ski friends care.
May 18, 2015
Willie, So sorry to hear of Laura's passing. Love and prayers to you and the family.
Mary Weddle
Robert and Pat Browning
May 13, 2015
Willie and Family, we are so very sorry to hear about Laura's passing, we just heard. So sorry that we missed out on the services. Laura was a beautiful person, so full of joy. I am sorry we didn't get to spend more time together in recent years. Please let us know if there is anything you need or just want to talk.
Joyce Miller
May 12, 2015
Willie,
Heartbroken and shocked to hear of Laura's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Joyce Miller
Bob and Carol Venditti
May 12, 2015
Willie, We are so sorry for your loss of Laura , God will heal the pain. Our prayers are with you.
May 12, 2015
Willie, We were so shocked to hear of Laura's passing. You have our deepest sympathy.
Bonnie & Gary Evans
May 12, 2015
May the God of Comfort give your family peace and strength to endure this difficult time (1 Pt. 5:7).
Pauline Callahan
May 12, 2015
Willie, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Laura and I had known each from toddlers. Being in California,sorry couldn't make it to the memorial. I send love and prayers to you all From Pauline Callahan/ Cypress,California
Susan Law
May 11, 2015
Willie
I am so sorry to hear of Laura's passing. You two were a good role model of good people, good marriage, and just lovely. It was always nice to be around a couple who respected each other. Although I haven't been around for awhile,I'm thankful I got to talk with Laura at Egg Nog this past yr.
Judy Edwards
May 11, 2015
I have been in Laura's yoga class on Thursday for many many years. We have gone to the yoga dinners together and had some good times. I cannot imagine that she is gone. She was a very special person and I send my most sincere condolences to all of her family. I have an injured hamstring and was unable to attend the visiting or funeral but I was there in spirit. A bright light has gone out in our world, but all of our memories of her will live on for a long time. Judy Edwards
Judy Edwards
May 11, 2015
I have been in Laura's yoga class on Thursday for many many years. We have gone to the yoga dinners together and had some good times. I cannot imagine that she is gone. She was a very special person and I send my most sincere condolences to all of her family. I have an injured hamstring and was unable to attend the visiting or funeral but I was there in spirit. A bright light has gone out in our world, but all of our memories of her will live on for a long time. Judy Edwards
Greg Heiges
May 11, 2015
Willie,
The news of Laura's passing has been heartbreaking but I can only imagine your grief. You two made a wonderful pair and I always looked forward to your combined company at the end of a skiing day. Please know my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Robin Reid
May 11, 2015
Willie and Family -
I was so sad to hear of Laura's passing. She was always so full of life and good books - and her own good stories. I loved talking with her at Roundtop. I'm sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts.
molly smith
May 11, 2015
Dear Willy and kids, Fred and Nancy,
So sorry for the sudden loss of Laura! I was sorry not to have made her service - would have loved to give you each a hug!
I can see her and big Nance now - pulling laps in the sparkling pool above!
xoxmolly t.s.
Lynn Channing
May 11, 2015
Dear Nancy,
I'm so sorry about Laura's passing. I know how close you were from our Women's Group bus trips. Laura and your whole family will remain in my prayers.
Love and Blessings,
Lynn Channing
brett zebron
May 11, 2015
"I am very sorry of loss of Laura, my player go to her familys. with my love and sincerely
Kathy Novicky
May 11, 2015
Laura was a delightful and admirable woman. Her smile and positive attitude will be greatly missed. May God bring comfort and peace to all she left behind. Her memories will live on.
brett zebron
May 11, 2015
"I am very sorry of loss of Laura, my player go to her familys. with my love and sincerely
Wanda Mackell
May 11, 2015
I worked with Laura at AAMC for years. She will be missed. May the love of Family and Friends help to comfort you.
tamiko tokoo
May 11, 2015
I am very sorry of loss of Laura, my player go to her familys. with my love and sincerely deep sympathy.Tamiko.
May 11, 2015
I am very sorry over the loss of Laura. May the God of ALL, comfort you and others during this very difficult time. (2 Corinthains 1:3,4). My deepest sympathy.
Kim Gombert
May 11, 2015
Sending all my Love & Prayers to the Gumula family. I had the pleasure of working with Laura at AAMC and will so miss her....
Dawn Freburger
May 11, 2015
I am very sorry for the loss of Laura, she was an amazing woman. I had the oppurtunity to work with Laura for about 10 years. We went to consignment shops together at lunch when we worked downtown Annapolis. She was smart and very caring-- especially when she spoke of her family. my prayers and thoughts are with you all. Dawn Freburger, AAMC.
Kristin A
May 11, 2015
I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Laura working at AAMC she trained me on the position she had at her time of retirement. I was very shocked and saddened at the news of her passing. My condolences and prayers to her family and friends may God give you what you stand in need of during this time.
patricia Lunceford
May 11, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss,, my thoughts and prayers are with your family, i had the pleasure of working with Laura at AAMC, she was a wonderful woman. God Bless you & your family. Patricia Lunceford
Michele Miller
May 11, 2015
Willie,
So very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Lowell & Jackie Swartz
May 11, 2015
Our thoughts are with you, we certainly will miss Laura.
Kenny Kramer
May 11, 2015
Willie and family I am sorry for your loss. Laura was awesome.
May 10, 2015
Dear Willie and family---
I always loved seeing Laura at Roundtop. What a loss to you and your family. Denny and I are thinking of you and sending you big hugs. Connie and Denny Middleton
Bill Reiner
May 10, 2015
Willie,
I am so sorry to hear of the sad loss to you and your family. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I will miss the friendly fixture in the "pro room", that she always was.
Carla de Mendonca
May 10, 2015
Willie,
Very shocked and sad to hear about Laura. I will always remember her as being one of the first people to welcome me into the "CLC family" at Roundtop. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bobbie Carew
May 10, 2015
Willie and Family,
Laura was sunshine and always sparkled. How very sad for all those who loved her and enjoyed her company. Sending thoughts and prayers to all the family.
Peace to all.
Jean & Dale Shelton
May 10, 2015
Dear Willie and Family, Dale and I are very saddened by the passing of Laura. It's just so hard to comprehend that she's gone. I want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember coming over to your Ravens Fest parties and Laura being such a gracious hostess. She will be missed tremendously by everyone who knew her. You have our deepest sympathy at this most difficult time.
JC Coble
May 10, 2015
Willie,
Sorry to hear about Laura. It was always good to see you both so happy at Roundtop Mountain.
She was a lovely lady and we shall miss her.
Very respectfully,
JC, Ginger, Emma and James Coble
Ski Roundtop, PA
May 10, 2015
Willie and family: We are shocked and saddened. Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences on your loss. Lee and Maureen Klopp
Peter & Vicky Burnham
May 10, 2015
Thoughts and prayers are with you Willie and your family. We will so miss you Laura. Xo Peter & Vicky Burnham
Lara Mish
May 9, 2015
Willie, Terri, and family, I can't begin to imagine the pain you are feeling. Laura will always be the best cheerleader I have ever known. I am thinking of you so much and sending my prayers.
Jane & Fred Yost
May 9, 2015
Dear Willie, We are so terribly sorry to hear about Laura. I will miss her presence in the instructors' room, and our chats about what books we've both been reading, etc. She was way too young to leave yet. Our thoughts are with you, your children and grandchildren.
Lynn Ebert
May 9, 2015
My friendship with Laura started when we had a girl scout troop at St.Margaret's Church many years ago and she went camping with us. We then were reacquainted at AAMC over a 25 year period where we were both employed. I enjoyed our friendly chats about our families and I always knew her priorities in life. She was a positive thinking person and I always came away thinking that. She will be missed and remembered in many ways.
May 9, 2015
Dear Willie and Family,
We are all at a loss over the passing of Laura which was so sudden and unexpected. She was an active and caring woman who fiercely loved her family, her community and her faith. Because of who she was, we each have a set of memories and shared moments that will keep her alive in our hearts as well as help us see her at unexpected turns. May your shared love and store of memories sustain and support you and your family as you move forward from this.
Out thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ginger Howard & Aaron Stucker
Emily, Josh and Alex Meoli
May 9, 2015
Willie and Family, I am so very sad to hear of Laura's passing. I always loved seeing her and chatting with her in the instructor's area. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joanne Simmons
May 9, 2015
Willie, children, grand children, sister Nancy, brother, and extended family,
May God strengthen you. No words for your heartache. what a wonderful lady. Joanne Heller Simmons and Jim Simmons
Joyce Amburgey
May 9, 2015
Willie & Gumala family my sympathy and prayers goes out to each of you. Laura indeed loved and lived life to the fullest. I know she's going to be missed by many. God will have a special place for this one of a kind lady.
Laura and I 1956
Jim and Pat Campbell
May 9, 2015
Willie and family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you during such a harsh loss. Having known Laura since birth it's an awful feeling to realize she is gone. May she rest with the Lord in that special place he has prepared for her in Heaven.
Martha McDowell
May 9, 2015
Willie, Terri, Gary and all the Gumula family, I am deeply saddened to hear that Laura has left us. She was a bright and shining star who made the world a better place. It was a privilege to know Laura and to work with her. Her kindness was unending as were her sense of humor and passion for everything she pursued. She was a role model for how to live a good and honorable life. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kim Erickson
May 9, 2015
I am shocked and saddened by Laura's passing. We were talking about movies and sharing stories just last Saturday. I will miss her greatly and her upbeat positive attitude about life. My prayers are with you. Ron and Ian also are greatly saddened by the news.
Jane and Dennis Meyer
May 9, 2015
Laura was a beautiful, loving and vivacious woman. We will miss her sweet laughter, her sparkling blue eyes, and the beauty and joy she brought to everyone around her. I'll think of her every time I pass by her lovingly tended garden. It has been a pleasure to have known her. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Her time her was way too short. Jane and Dennis
Charlotte Wallace
May 9, 2015
The world is a better place because of Laura. Her dedication, passion and commitment to environmental stewardship was one of a kind. Laura was intrumental in the development and continual innovation of AAMC's green team. Her zest for life will be greatly missed. She was my colleague and friend. Deepest sympathies to Willie, Terri, Gary and grandchild that I've heard so much about through the years.
Robin and Bob Lanham
May 9, 2015
Willie and family we are so sorry for your loss. Laura was a beautiful and caring person who enjoyed life to the fullest. She was always active pursuing one of her outdoor or charitable interests. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are will you and your family.
May 9, 2015
Willie and family, I am so, so sorry for your loss. I will miss my time with Laura.She was a good friend and a wonderful person. Take care of each other.
Marsha Swatta
May 9, 2015
Willie,
We cannot say how shocked and sorry we are to hear of your loss. We are grateful for the time we had together in March. We will miss Laura very much.
Susan and David
David Langan
May 8, 2015
Willie,
I am truly sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to you and you family. Just know that your ski family will be there for you if you need anything.
Mary Williamson
May 8, 2015
Willie, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is heavy! I will miss her and her kind soul! Be well, my friend.
May 8, 2015
Willie, we have all lost a good friend.
Our thoughts are with you.
Jacquie & John
Ron & Lynn
May 8, 2015
Laura was one of a kind and could always be counted on as a friend and neighbor. She will be greatly missed. Love and deepest sympathy to Willie and family.
Laurie Spangler-Rucks
May 8, 2015
Willie and family, I'm so very sorry for this huge loss. I feel I am a better person having known Laura. Her zeal for life was contagious, sharing crabs with her was an experience and her love of her family was evident. There is no doubt Laura went straight up to Heaven. I will miss her.
Liz Wilson
May 8, 2015
Laura was one of a kind. I was blessed to be included in her sphere. It's not the same world knowing she's gone. I grieve with you. How will Frank get his coupons? I guess I'll start recycling my batteries and toner cartridges again, in tribute. I loved Laura and watching her living her life.
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