Obituaries

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

Oakie Faircloth

Oakie Faircloth

Dec 28, 2025

Oakie Faircloth, age 104, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Bel Air, MD.

She was born in Rugby, Virginia, to the late Harrison Thompson and Nancy (Davis) Thompson. Oakie was united in marriage for 51 years to Arthur Darrell Faircloth, who preceded her in death in 1990.

She worked as a mail clerk at the Belcamp...

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...

Bruce A. Greer

Bruce A. Greer

Jan 2, 2026

Bruce Allen Greer, 68, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. He was born in Havre De Grace, Maryland.

 Bruce was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Debra Greer, who was truly the love of his life, and by his brother, Brant Greer. The loss of his wife deeply affected him, and he missed her dearly. 

He...

Richard "Ricky" P. Camano, Jr.

Richard "Ricky" P. Camano, Jr.

Nov 23, 2025

Richard Paul Camano, Jr., lovingly known as “Ricky” to his family, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland, at the age of 34. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Ricky brought warmth and humor to everyone who knew him. His love for animals was a defining part of his life, especially his beloved dog, Sampson, and he assisted in...

Donovan Leandro Ramos

Donovan Leandro Ramos

Dec 31, 2025

Donovan Leandro Ramos, age 21, of Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Street, Maryland. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland.

Donovan is survived by a large, loving and devoted family including his mother, Amanda (Jorge) Reynolds-Nixon; his father, Rene (Julia) Ramos; his sisters, Alani, Valencia, Miranda, and Ioana; his brothers, Moises, Cortes, and Noe; his grandmother, Deborah Mullins;...

Angela Faye Cox

Angela Faye Cox

Dec 30, 2025

Angela Faye Cox, age 74, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland.

She was born in Kinston, North Carolina, to the late Levi Olds and the late Margaret (Cox) Crooks.

Angela dedicated her life to education, serving as a fifth-grade teacher for 35 years at Youth Benefit Elementary School in Harford County, Maryland. She...

Darlene Secret

Darlene Secret

Jan 8, 2026

Darlene Secret, age 88, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Darlene was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Beatrice (Bligh) Spresser and Bernard Spresser, both of whom survive her.

She was the beloved wife of Frank Secret, who preceded her in death. Together, Darlene and Frank shared a deep commitment to faith, family, and service. Darlene was...

Eva L. Olinger

Eva L. Olinger

Jan 7, 2026

Eva L. Olinger, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

She was born in Riva, Maryland, to the late John Henry Wood and the late Mary Lucille (Schwallenberg) Wood.

Eva was the beloved wife of the late Melvin Quick, Jr and Kermit Olinger.

Eva was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Scheeler; her son, Bob Matthews; her brother, John Wood;...

M. Joyce Hall

M. Joyce Hall

Jan 7, 2026

M. Joyce Hall, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was born in Whitesburg, Kentucky, to the late Donald Alan Gilliam and Ollie Leigh (Adams) Gilliam.

She is survived by her loving children, Thomas Hall, Timothy Hall and his wife Robin, and Tamara Hall; and her dear sister, Janet Hash.

In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded...

William H. Bangledorf

William H. Bangledorf

Jan 6, 2026

William H. Bangledorf

July 1, 1937-January 6, 2026

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, William “Bill” Bangledorf passed away at age 88, surrounded by his loving family in Pennsylvania. He lived in Edgewood, Maryland during his childhood with his parents, Anna and Andrew, as well as his sisters Elizabeth and Barbara and brother Robert until he entered the Army during high school. He...

Joanne Marie Renjel

Joanne Marie Renjel

Jan 5, 2026

Joanne Marie Renjel, age 69, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Bethesda, Maryland. Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Alex John Stahelek and Marian Adelaide (Silveira) Stahelek, who raised her mostly in Harford County, where she spent most of her life.

Joanne was a 1979 graduate of St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing, where she...

Nancy Cassilly

Nancy Cassilly

Jan 5, 2026

Nancy Miriam Webster Cassilly, daughter of Joseph and Nan Poole Webster, died January 5th, 2026, at the age of 94.

Nancy was a lifelong resident of Harford County and grew up in Perryman with her seven brothers.

A graduate of St. Stephens, she attended The College of Notre Dame in Baltimore until her marriage to Robert Cassilly, with whom she had 12...

Juan B. Ponce

Juan B. Ponce

Jan 4, 2026

Juan B. Ponce, age 68, of Elkton, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. He was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to his loving late parents, Rafael Ponce Minguela and Iris Martell Minguela

Juan proudly served his country in the United States Army, retiring as a Sergeant Major in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). He was extremely proud of his military...

George F. Harrison, Jr.

George F. Harrison, Jr.

Jan 4, 2026

George F. Harrison, Jr., age 90, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

George was the beloved son of the late George Franklin Harrison, Sr. and Helen Mae (Tarring) Harrison. He was the devoted husband of Cora Harrison, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage before her passing. Their love story began on a blind date...

Kathryn W. Beardsley

Kathryn W. Beardsley

Jan 3, 2026

Kathryn W. Beardsley, age 90, of Kingsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the cherished daughter of the late Jefferson Jerome Walsh, Sr. and Margaret M. (Schalitzky) Walsh and the devoted wife of the late Warren Harmon Beardsley, Sr.

After 25 years of dedicated service, Kathryn retired in 1990 from Becton Dickinson....

Vernon "Stoney" Stonesifer

Vernon "Stoney" Stonesifer

Jan 2, 2026

Vernon Alonza “Stoney” Stonesifer of Joppa, Maryland passed away at his home on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the age of 90.

Stoney was predeceased by his wife of 66 years Pattie Stonesifer, son Lonnie Stonesifer, father Vernon Addison Stonesifer, Mother Mary Irlene (Barnett) Stonesifer, and sister Marjorie Ferguson.

Stoney is survived by his son Dale Stonesifer and wife Valerie, grandson Michael...

Jeanne Sullivan Romine

Jeanne Sullivan Romine

Jan 1, 2026

Jeanne Sullivan Romine, age 78, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in Delta, PA.

Jeanne was born in Maryland and was the daughter of the late Thomas Leo Sullivan and Mary Margaret (Leimkuhler) Sullivan. She grew up in Bel Air, Maryland, alongside her siblings and was affectionately known as “one of the Sullivan twins.”

Jeanne proudly dedicated...

Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson

Jan 1, 2026

Robert Wilson, born in Brooklyn, New York, passed away (at age 61) on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland.

Beloved husband Robert is survived by wife Amanda Wilson (Peterson), with whom he shared 42 years of marriage; children-- Robert Wilson, Jr. and Loren Alexis Wilson--, and granddaughter Elizabeth Wilson. Robert also is survived by his aunt, Jeannette Wilson, and...