Obituaries

Local obituaries for Abingdon, Bel Air, Jarrettsville, MD, and surrounding areas.

Joan Marie Guhr

Joan Marie Guhr

Sep 20, 2025

Joan Marie (McFadden) Guhr 11-24-1934 to 09-20-2025

Born to the late James A. and Marie (Dixon) McFadden of Millville, NJ. Joan passed away September 20, 2025, at home. Her death was preceded by her husband, Donald, of 69 years, and her only son, D. Russell Guhr Jr.

Joan is survived by her daughter Maryjane Guhr Berk and her husband Warren, their sons...

Jimmy "Mack" B. McDougal

Jimmy "Mack" B. McDougal

Sep 18, 2025

Jimmy “Mack” B. McDougal, Sr., age 76, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Born in Broadway, North Carolina, he was the beloved son of the late Furman McDougal and Eleanor (Covington) McDougal.

Jimmy proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. After his military service, he continued a life marked by devotion...

R. Bruce McCommons

R. Bruce McCommons

Sep 12, 2025

Richard “Bruce” McCommons, 82, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025.

Born on December 13, 1942, Bruce pursued a life defined by leadership and service. A proud Washington College graduate, he later earned his Master’s degree from The Catholic University of America, completing his studies while working full time. He devoted the majority of his career to...

Arnold Tretton, Jr.

Arnold Tretton, Jr.

Sep 25, 2025

Arnold Tretton, Jr. Age 85, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Forest Hill, Maryland.

Born in Maryland, he was the son of the late Arnold Tretton, Sr. and Edna Grace (Campbell) Tretton. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan Estelle (Schubert) Tretton.

Arnold is survived by his children, Arnold (Cynthia) Tretton, III and Beth...

Mary Frances Buchwald

Mary Frances Buchwald

Sep 25, 2025

Mary Frances Buchwald (McKeldin)

February 13, 1942 - September 25, 2025

Mary Frances Buchwald, a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully following a long and courageous journey with dementia. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, and long-time resident of North East, Mary was known for her gentle spirit, unwavering loyalty, and deep appreciation for life's simple pleasures.

Mary spent the majority of...

Donna Lowery Albrecht

Donna Lowery Albrecht

Sep 23, 2025

Donna Lowery Albrecht, age 77, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in Baltimore. Born in Cumberland, Maryland, Donna was the beloved daughter of the late Charles William Lowery and Mary Regina (Nehring) Lowery.

She is survived by her devoted husband, John Albrecht, with whom she shared many years of love, travel, and companionship. Together, they...

Jean M. Walstrum

Jean M. Walstrum

Sep 21, 2025

Jean Martin Walstrum, age 90, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Born in Level, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Rader Peck Martin, Sr., and Mary (Scarborough) Martin. She was the devoted wife of the late John Leroy Walstrum.

Jean was a loving and dedicated mother to her sons, Richard Walstrum, and his...

Norma Jean Kerley

Norma Jean Kerley

Sep 21, 2025

Norma Jean Kerley, of Bel Air, MD, died on September 21, 2025, at the age of 77 at her home. Born November 2, 1947, in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Vester Clay Austin and Blandena Smith. She worked at Bel Air Sewing Factory and Johnson Controls. She loved to shop, and she was a...

Barbara Joan Ricciardi

Barbara Joan Ricciardi

Sep 20, 2025

Barbara Joan Ovens Ricciardi, age 87, peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 20th, 2025, at Sterling Care in Belcamp, MD.

Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on May 31st, 1938, Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late Oscar and Hannah (Fidiam) Ovens.

Barbara was the cherished mother of her four girls- Joan Ferguson (Billy) of Havre de Grace,...

Diane Elizabeth Brown

Diane Elizabeth Brown

Sep 19, 2025

Diane Elizabeth Brown, Age 61, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025, in Bel Air.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Diane was the beloved daughter of the late Charles Allen Parscal and Edna Marie (Hock) Parscal, who survives her. She was a devoted wife to her husband of 38 years, Edward Brian Brown.

Diane will be lovingly remembered...

MaryAnn Davis-Calzolaio

MaryAnn Davis-Calzolaio

Sep 18, 2025

MaryAnn Davis-Cazolaio, age 96, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025 at her home.

Born in Blakely, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late John and Frances (Waskiewicz) Sczawinski and the beloved wife of the late Lewis B. Davis, Jr of Phoenixville, PA and the late Anthony Calzolaio of Pottstown, PA.

She is survived by her loving daughter...

Margaret Ann Tirri

Margaret Ann Tirri

Sep 18, 2025

Margaret Ann Tirri, age 90, of Fallston, MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Tahaney) Alexander.

Margaret was a devoted mother, grandmother, and aunt who dedicated her life to caring for others. She attended St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hydes,...

Ruth Komenda

Ruth Komenda

Sep 17, 2025

Ruth Janet Komenda, affectionately known to her loved ones as "Dupey," passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland, at the age of 95.

Born in Baltimore, MD, Ruth was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph Wagner and the late Ethel (Waller) Wagner. She was the devoted wife of the late John Joseph Komenda, with whom...

Joan J. Pyle

Joan J. Pyle

Sep 16, 2025

Joan Joyce Pyle, age 90, of Baldwin, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Joan was the beloved daughter of the late Howard Johnson and Anna (Price) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Sidney R. Pyle, Sr., as well as her son, David Pyle; her siblings, Howard Johnson, Jr., Dolores Stimax,...

Nila K. Ensor

Nila K. Ensor

Sep 15, 2025

Nila Kasandra Ensor, age 62, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025. Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Nila was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Frederick Dawson Ensor; her sister, Lisa Tebin; and her brother, Gary Vanover.

Nila is survived by her loving daughter, Nicole Elshafey and husband...

Robert Phillip Sellman

Robert Phillip Sellman

Sep 15, 2025

Robert Phillip Sellman, age 87, of Bel Air, MD, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025, in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Wade Hampton Sellman and Viola Blanche (Walker) Sellman.

Robert proudly served his country as a veteran. He retired from Bethlehem Steel and later enjoyed working for Home Depot, a job...