Luther Della, Jr.

Luther Della, Jr. 82 of LaPlata, MD was called home to rest on Sunday September 14, 2025.

Luther was born on July 3, 1943, in LaPlata, MD to the late Luther Della, Sr. and Mary Estelle Della. He is also proceeded in death by his brother, Edward Della and his sister, Linda Della.

Luther is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Della; son, Drew Della, III (Tammi); daughter, Lisa Fluharty (Jason); sisters, Catherine Gottlied, Barbara Maas, Emily Hogue and Irene Meader; grandchildren, Andy Della, IV (Ashley), Michael Della (Natalie Molvin), Zackary McGuire (Izzy Ayers), Parker McGuire and Lillian McGuire; great grandchildren, Kameron Della and Aubree Della. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Luther is a life member and past president of the LaPlata Volunteer Fire Department and was currently on the Board of Directors.

Luther was married to his beloved wife and best friend Elizabeth for 58 years. When he wasn’t working or volunteering at the fire dept he could be found cutting grass, which he loved to do. Luther worked hard his entire life with a work ethic that couldn’t be beat. He owned a local construction company, Della and Sons Excavating, with his son Drew where he continued to work as an estimator.

Nothing meant more to Luther than his family. He loved the fact that all his family lives together on the family farm.

Luther never met a stranger and made a lasting impression on everyone he encountered. He will be greatly missed by all.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 2-4:00 pm and from 6-8:00 pm with Firemans prayers at 7 pm at the LaPlata Volunteer Fire Department (911 Washington Ave. LaPlata, MD 20646). Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 26, 20025 at 11:00 am at the LaPlata Volunteer Fire Department. Interment will be at Trinity Memorial Gardens (3221 Mattawoman Beantown Rd. Waldorf, MD 20601).

Memorial contributions may be made to the LaPlata Volunteer Fire Department (P.O. Box 728 LaPlata, MD 20646) or St. Jude’s (501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105).

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