Obituaries

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

Robert Kramer Healy III

Robert Kramer Healy III

Jan 24, 2026

Robert Kramer Healy III, age 80, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Born in California and raised in Dearborn, Michigan, Robert was the beloved son of the late Robert Kramer Healy, Jr. and Madeline Louise (Sommerville) Healy. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the...

Arda Vandella Thompson Collins

Arda Vandella Thompson Collins

Feb 27, 2026

Dr. Arda Vandella Thompson Collins was born on November 19, 1946, in Monrovia, Liberia to the union of the late David Yeneyule Thompson and the late Gertrude Florence Dean Thompson. She died peacefully at home on February 27, 2026, in Lower Virginia, Liberia. Arda was predeceased by her parents, David and Gertrude Thompson; the love of her life, her husband...

Mackenzie M. Newburg-Snyder

Mackenzie M. Newburg-Snyder

Mar 11, 2026

Mackenzie Meruert Newburg-Snyder, lovingly known as “Kenzie,” age 23, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Franklin Square Hospital in Rosedale, Maryland.

Kenzie was born in Almaty Kazakhstan and adopted by her devoted parents, Kathy Newburg, and Bob Snyder, who survive her and cherish her memory deeply.

Kenzie attended Harford Day School and was a graduate of The John Carroll School,...

George W. Richards, Sr.

George W. Richards, Sr.

Mar 23, 2026

George W. Richards, Sr., age 88, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Bernard Winkleman Richards and Alberta (Fager) Richards.

George was the beloved husband of Shirley P. (Peary) Richards, with whom he shared 43 wonderful years of marriage. He was a devoted father to George “Bill”...

Lawrason R. Sayre

Lawrason R. Sayre

Mar 22, 2026

Lawrason Riggs Sayre passed away peacefully at home at Waffle Hill Farm on March 22, 2026. He lived for 98 vibrant years raising a tightly knit family with his wife Jane, teaching respect for the land, causing lighthearted trouble, and loving his neighbors. He rarely met a stranger and never forgot a face, name, or story.

Lawrason was born on October...

Wyatt Robert Barr

Wyatt Robert Barr

Mar 19, 2026

Wyatt Robert Barr, age 14, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Born in Joppatowne, Maryland, he was the beloved son of Michelle Diane Losh and John Leonard Barr.

In addition to his parents, Wyatt is survived by his loving sister, Megan Barr; his good friend, Dorian Bainbridge; his godparents, Tricia and Jimmy Madden; his aunt, Lisa Losh; his...

Kenneth N. Dew

Kenneth N. Dew

Mar 19, 2026

Kenneth N. Dew, age 84, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Norris Gibson Dew and Elizabeth Marie (Meyers) Kendall.

Kenneth was the beloved husband of June A. (Kellerman) Dew, with whom he shared 64 wonderful years of marriage. They were inseparable since the day they...

Melanie Ann Turnbaugh

Melanie Ann Turnbaugh

Mar 19, 2026

Melanie Ann Turnbaugh, age 62, of Baldwin, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Melanie was the beloved daughter of Patricia Ann (Thompson) Turnbaugh and the late Gerald Reid Turnbaugh.

Melanie was a 1982 graduate of Fallston High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from the University of Baltimore. She dedicated many years of...

Ralph V. Crouse, Jr.

Ralph V. Crouse, Jr.

Mar 17, 2026

Ralph V. Crouse, Jr., age 81, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Born in Maryland, he was the son of the late Harriett Elizabeth (Patton) Crouse and Ralph V. Crouse, Sr. He attended Bel Air Elementary and High Schools and graduated in 1962 from North Harford High School.

Ralph will be remembered for his hilarious personality...

Lieselotte Noël

Lieselotte Noël

Mar 17, 2026

Lieselotte Maria (Probst) Noël, age 95, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on March 17th at her home in Edgewood, Maryland

Born in Rotthal Münster, Bavaria, she was the daughter of the late Wilhelm Remm and Elisabeth Probst Remm of Brannenburg Am Inn, Bavaria, and wife of the late SFC Joseph A. Noël, United States Army. She was a member of the...

Malcolm Edward Little

Malcolm Edward Little

Mar 16, 2026

Malcolm Edward Little, age 80, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late Gordon H. Little and Dorothy Jean (Andrew) Little.

Malcolm was a proud veteran who served his country with honor. He found great joy in working clay into pottery and cherished the time spent with...

Charles D. Alves

Charles D. Alves

Mar 16, 2026

Charles D. Alves, 77, of Belcamp, Maryland, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026.

Born to the late Arnaldo Alves and Amelia (Piques) Alves, Charles was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He proudly served his country as a Vietnam Veteran and Army Ranger.

In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his brother, John Alves; and his...

Charles E. Morris, Jr.

Charles E. Morris, Jr.

Mar 15, 2026

Charles E. Morris, Jr., 84, passed away on March 15, 2026, after a long struggle with dementia. He is now at peace.

Born in 1941 in Baltimore, Chuck enjoyed a youth full of adventure only the city could offer. As a teenager, he moved with his parents and brother to Harford County, where he attended North Harford High School, graduating “cutest...

W. Bruce Grammer

W. Bruce Grammer

Mar 14, 2026

W. Bruce Grammer August 12, 1941 – March 14, 2026

W. Bruce Grammer, age 84, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Born in Baltimore on August 12, 1941, Bruce was a man defined by his faith, his family, and his tireless spirit. After graduating from the University...

Andrew "Andy" Joseph Stritch, Sr.

Andrew "Andy" Joseph Stritch, Sr.

Mar 14, 2026

Andrew “Andy” Joseph Stritch, Sr., 83, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Andy was the son of the late Andrew Jackson Stritch and Angela (Diblasi) Stritch. He was the beloved husband of Cathy K. Stritch, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.

Andy dedicated 45 years of service...

Stanley Joseph Szczepanski, Jr.

Stanley Joseph Szczepanski, Jr.

Mar 13, 2026

Stanley Joseph John Szczepanski Jr., age 70, of Joppa, Maryland (formerly of street, Md for 24 years) passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Stanley Joseph John Szczepanski, Sr. and Catherine Elizabeth (Heckner) Szczepanski. Stanley was the beloved husband of the late Victoria Szczepanski, with whom he shared 45 long...

Carmen Janice Cole

Carmen Janice Cole

Mar 13, 2026

Carmen J. Cole, age 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Bel Air, Maryland surrounded by her loving family. Born in Franklin, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Earl Smith and Elizabeth (Fritts) Schumacher.

In addition to her parents, Carmen was preceded in death by her step father J.Phillip Shumacher, brother, Jerry Smith, and...

Audrey Louise Farrington

Audrey Louise Farrington

Mar 12, 2026

Louise Farrington, 92, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at her home.

Born in Laurel Springs, North Carolina, Louise was the daughter of the late George Dewey Miller and Jennie (Viers) Miller.

Louise was the beloved wife of Robert Farrington, with whom she shared 71 wonderful years of marriage. Prior to having children, she worked as...

Jesse H. Evans, Jr.

Jesse H. Evans, Jr.

Mar 12, 2026

Jesse H. Evans, Jr., age 72, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Essex, Maryland.

Born in Danville, Virginia, he was the son of the late Jesse Herbert Evans, Sr. and Lillie Mae (Wilson) Evans.

Jesse was an electrician for McLaughlin Electric for many years. He also worked at Wal-Mart in Dundalk. He loved spending time with his dogs, listening to...

Ruth Eleanor Grund

Ruth Eleanor Grund

Mar 12, 2026

Ruth Eleanor Grund, age 96, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Henry Hermann Runge and the late Josephine Catherine (Keidel) Runge.

Ruth was a lifelong resident of Bergen County, New Jersey and lived in Wyckoff since 1959. She was a graduate of Teaneck High School...