Laura Elisabeth Ogborn

Laura Elisabeth Ogborn

Laura Ogborn Obituary

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Laura Elisabeth Ogborn, born on September 29, 1984, in Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on October 29, 2025, in Fairfax, Virginia. She is the beloved daughter of Leonard and Kathy Ogborn, sister of Megan Ogborn, and wife of Ryan Krolick.

All who knew Laura knew her joyful ministry work and charitable acts. She had a rare gift for bringing light and faith to everyone she met. Her dedication to her faith and her desire to bring light to those in need epitomized her joyful and generous nature, leaving a lasting impact on all who crossed her path.

Laura graduated from Bloomsburg University in 2006 with a B.S. in American Sign Language and from George Mason University in 2013 with a Masters of Public Policy. Laura married Ryan J. Krolick in historic Hillsboro, Virginia, on September 21, 2019.

The Celebration of Life service to honor the life of Laura will take place on Wednesday, November 19th, at 1pm at the Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home at 9902 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA. Burial will follow at the Fairfax Memorial Park.
Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home

9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22032

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