Lauren Jean Ragan
March 26, 1993 – April 12, 2025

Lauren Jean Ragan, 32, of North Beach and formerly of Broomes Island, passed away April 12, 2025. She was born March 26, 1993 in St. Mary’s County to Jeannette Marie Harmon and Teddy Nathel Ragan, Jr. Lauren grew up in Broomes Island, attended Calvert High School and worked as a waitress at various local restaurants. In February 2020 she started working at Pascal Crisis Stabilization Center where she assisted patients in recovery and achieved technician certifications in medication and psychiatry. She had a great sense of humor and brought joy to people around her with her carefree personality and infectious laugh. Lauren had a unique ability to make friends fast and kept in touch with a lot of them. She was very adventurous and enjoyed traveling, visiting restaurants, shopping, rollerblading, dancing and spending time with her friends and family, especially her children. Lauren loved being a mom and would do anything for her boys.
Lauren is survived by her children Colt Hanna and Shane Orencia, mother Jeannette Matetzschk and her husband Fritz of Huntingtown, father Teddy Ragan, Jr. of Baltimore, sisters Rachel Pitcher of Broomes Island, and Amanda Wise and her husband George of Broomes Island, brother Joshua Sutphin of Huntingtown, nephew Jack Wise, grandparents James and Anne Harmon and John Crine, aunts Teresa McCall, Sharon Harmon, and Jennifer Crine and uncles Jerry Harmon and Daniel Harmon. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Thelma Jean Crine and cousins Paul Donaldson and William Donaldson.
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I was heartbroken to hear of the passing of Lauren. Though her time here was far too short, her light touched many lives in unforgettable ways. May you find comfort in the love she gave and the memories you hold close. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for the loss of Lauren. May we all find strength in the shared memories, and may her spirit guide us through the challenging days ahead. May we find comfort in the love and support surrounding us.
My heart is physically aching right now. And I regret not following through with our plans many times. We talked about me flying to you, and every time you came home & recently moved back we were suppose to get together. Life just isn’t fair, you’re a beautiful soul my girl. Rest peacefully, and watch over your loved ones.
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I’m very sorry for your loss. I know how much Lauren was loved by her family and especially her boys. Praying for peace during this difficult time.
I was heartbroken to hear of the passing of Lauren. Though her time here was far too short, her light touched many lives in unforgettable ways. May you find comfort in the love she gave and the memories you hold close. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. We are keeping you in our prayers.
Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for the loss of Lauren. May we all find strength in the shared memories, and may her spirit guide us through the challenging days ahead. May we find comfort in the love and support surrounding us.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I’m very sorry for your loss.
Jeannette, I’m so sorry for your loss of your beautiful daughter. I’m praying for you and your entire family. Continue to trust in God and lean on him through these difficult times. You will find comfort in him. God bless you.
My heart is physically aching right now. And I regret not following through with our plans many times. We talked about me flying to you, and every time you came home & recently moved back we were suppose to get together. Life just isn’t fair, you’re a beautiful soul my girl. Rest peacefully, and watch over your loved ones.
My heart breaks for Lauren’s family and everyone that had the ability to know her. Always made everyone laugh. I’m so sad
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.