Obituaries

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

James Allan Carroll

James Allan Carroll

Dec 5, 2025

James Allan Carroll, age 75, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, James was the son of the late James Carroll and the late Doris Lee (Whitlock) Carroll.

James was the devoted husband of his childhood sweetheart, Juanita Mae Carroll, with whom he shared over 56 long, loving years. Together they built a...

Virginia (Ginny) Purcell

Virginia (Ginny) Purcell

Dec 4, 2025

Virginia “Ginny” Lee Purcell, 82, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Havre De Grace.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Ginny was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Brewer and the late Lillian Virginia (Sullivan) Brewer. She was the beloved wife of the late John “Jack” James Purcell.

Ginny was preceded in death by her husband, John “Jack”...

Jarrett L. Mattheu

Jarrett L. Mattheu

Dec 3, 2025

Jarrett L. Mattheu, 33, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Baltimore, MD. He was born in Baltimore County and raised in Bel Air, MD. Jarrett was a loving son and friend whose radiant smile and warm presence lit up every room he entered. He is survived by his devoted parents, C. Michelle Clark (Darren),...

Dennis Franklin Hagner

Dennis Franklin Hagner

Dec 3, 2025

Dennis Franklin Hagner, 80, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, Dennis was the son of the late Russell Ensor Hagner and Audrey Matilda (Catterton) Hagner. He honorably served his country in the United States Army.

Dennis was a man of many interests and talents. An avid guitarist and lifelong music lover, he found great...

Leslie "Les" Benjamin Rigler, Jr.

Leslie "Les" Benjamin Rigler, Jr.

Dec 1, 2025

Leslie “Les” Benjamin Rigler, Jr., aged 95, of Churchville, MD, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025. Born November 6, 1930, in Mount Airy, MD, to Leslie Benjamin Rigler and Utha Louise (Gosnell) Rigler, Les grew up on a small dairy farm. Known as Benny to his family, he graduated from high school and enlisted in the Air Force in...

Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Lesley

Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Lesley

Nov 30, 2025

Elizabeth “Beth” Ann Lesley, age 60, of Harford County, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Towson, Maryland. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Glenn Oran Lesley and the late Joan Estelle (Lowman) Lesley. Beth lived in Harford County nearly her entire life.

Beth was a kind, intelligent, and quiet person who deeply...

Ronald Furrow Jr.

Ronald Furrow Jr.

Nov 30, 2025

Ronald Furrow, Jr., age 60, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Edgewood, MD.

Born in Maryland, Ron is lovingly survived by his mother, Bonnie Maione; his stepfather, Mike Maione; his brother, Keith Furrow; and his brother, Clifford (Kelly) Furrow. He is also survived by his nephew, Alex Furrow; his nieces, Lauren Furrow and Madison Furrow; his...

Patricia "Pat" Brigid O'Connor

Patricia "Pat" Brigid O'Connor

Nov 30, 2025

Patricia (Pat) (Memaw) Brigid O’Connor, age 84, of Bel Air, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Brennan and Alice (Seldomridge) Drager.

Pat was the beloved wife of Patrick Joseph O’Connor and devoted mother of Maureen (Patrick) O’Shea, Lorie (David) Thompson, Madeline (Michael) Emm,...

Ray Mann

Ray Mann

Nov 30, 2025

Ray Mann, age 90, of Bel Air, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Bel Air, MD. Born in Miami, FL, he was the son of the late Adam Carroll Mann and Mary Elizabeth (Coe) Mann. For 66 years, he was the beloved husband of the late JoAnn Lehning Mann.

Ray was a veteran, having proudly served his...

Robert "Bob" Luckett Sr.

Robert "Bob" Luckett Sr.

Nov 30, 2025

Robert “Bob” Norman Luckett, Sr., 87, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Howard Luckett and Ellen (Amos) Koons.

Robert was the devoted husband of Leona Luckett, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Together they built a loving family and a lifetime...

Maurice Leroy Horsey III

Maurice Leroy Horsey III

Nov 29, 2025

Maurice Leroy Horsey III, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and community

leader, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, in Daphne, Alabama, at the age of 76.

Larger than life in both presence and personality, Maurice was known for his infectious smile,

booming laughter, and the remarkable ability to make every person he met feel instantly

welcomed and valued. He never met a...

Ginger Musselman Dwyer

Ginger Musselman Dwyer

Nov 29, 2025

Ginger Musselman Dwyer, age 86, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Roy Musselman and the late Helen (Ritchey) Musselman.

Ginger devoted her life to education, teaching in Baltimore County Public Schools from 1965 until her retirement in 1992. A passionate and dedicated educator, she taught social...

Frances Marie Potochney

Frances Marie Potochney

Nov 29, 2025

Frances Marie Potochney, age 86, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Joppa, Maryland. Born in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Albert James Smink and Mildred Mae (Rote) Smink, and grew up in Shamokin, PA.

Frances was the beloved wife of the late George Potochney. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend....

Edward Meade Keiser

Edward Meade Keiser

Nov 28, 2025

Edward Meade Keiser—known to those who loved him as “Meade”—passed away at his home in Joppa, MD, on November 28, 2025, at the age of 72. If you’ve ever heard someone holler “Meade!” across a smoky pool hall or a rowdy fantasy-football draft, you already know exactly who he was, and you’re probably grinning right now.

Born in Richmond, VA, to...

James E. Schiaffino, Jr.

James E. Schiaffino, Jr.

Nov 28, 2025

James E. Schiaffino, Jr., age 78, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. He was the son of the late James Edwin Schiaffino, Sr. and Anna (Nitkoski) Schiaffino, and the beloved husband of Angela (Macomber) Schiaffino, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage.

Jim was a devoted member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in...

Jane Barker

Jane Barker

Nov 28, 2025

Jane Barker, age 82, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at her home in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Esther Mae (White) Fleishman and the late William Jacob Fleishman. She was the beloved wife of the late Dewey Richard Barker.

She is survived by her daughters, Natalie Eberius and her husband...

Cathey S. Alejo

Cathey S. Alejo

Nov 27, 2025

Cathey Sue Alejo, age 75, of Bel Air, Maryland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Hospital in Bel Air, MD. Born and raised in Aberdeen, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Amos C. Richardson and Iola “Tad” (Woodie) Richardson.

Cathey was the devoted wife of Lorenzo (Larry) Alejo, with...

Danielle Rae Globisch

Danielle Rae Globisch

Nov 27, 2025

Danielle Rae Globisch, age 37, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in York, Pennsylvania. Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Danielle was the beloved daughter of Teresa C. Bauguess and Michael Blaine Bauguess.

Danielle is survived by her loving sons, Blake Globisch and Cameron Globisch, and her cherished granddaughter, Hazel Globisch. She is also survived by her mother, Teresa C. Bauguess; her...

Patricia "Trish" Lynn Panos

Patricia "Trish" Lynn Panos

Nov 26, 2025

Our hearts are heavy as we share the passing of Patricia “Trish” Panos, 74, of Bel Air, Maryland, who left this world peacefully on November 26, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Trish was the devoted wife of Pete Panos, the loving mother of Albert Hartman Jr. (deceased), Tammy Hartman, Todd Hartman and his wife Colleen, and the cherished mother-in-law of Patricia...