On January 12, 2026, Joseph “Ray” McLaughlin, 94, of Dundalk, Maryland, passed away at home.
Ray was born and raised in Cass. He served in the Navy and moved to Gray Manor in 1955. Ray worked at Thompson Steel for 41 years. He was a hard worker and was always willing to lend a helping hand to neighbors as he put others before himself. Ray volunteered with Boy Scouts and at the food pantry at church. He enjoyed gardening and spending time in West Virginia at the family property. He also enjoyed just sitting outside in the yard.
He was the beloved husband of Medie G. McLaughlin; devoted father of Ronnie McLaughlin (Donna), Michael McLaughlin (Barbara), Patty McLaughlin and the late Jimmy McLaughlin (d. 2018); dear brother of Betty Mahaffey; and is also survived by eight grandchildren; six great-grand-chil- dren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Monday, January 19, 2026, with interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Accent Care Hospice, 5457 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 100, Columbia, MD. 21045.
