Obituaries

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

Francis Joseph Ritger

Francis Joseph Ritger

Oct 19, 2025

Francis Joseph Ritger, of Middle River, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on October 19, 2025. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Francis Ritger and Catherine (Dietrich) Ritger. Francis proudly served his country as an Air Force Veteran and worked as a supervisor of installation for Baltimore Gas and Electric.

Fran loved to get away with his family...

Jane Elizabeth Shumate

Jane Elizabeth Shumate

Oct 17, 2025

Jane Elizabeth Shumate, age 84, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Earl Ferguson and Eleanor (Smith) Merryman, and the beloved wife of the late Robert Edward Shumate.

Jane was known for her lively spirit and love of life. She especially loved to dance—her favorite...

Linda Marie Elston

Linda Marie Elston

Oct 17, 2025

Linda Marie Elston, age 63, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, in Baltimore. Born and raised in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Charles Randolph Ayers, Sr. and Margaret Jean (Wise) Malone.

Linda was known for her love of the simple joys in life, spending time with her love “Rob”, her lil pooch Blue and...

Margie Berry

Margie Berry

Oct 15, 2025

Margie Lela Berry, age 99, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from the Lorien Nursing Home in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born on January 22, 1926, in Renick, West Virginia, Margie was the daughter of the late Isaac Moffitt Brown and Maude Elizabeth (Brown) Brown. She spent her early childhood in Friars...

Sharon Ann Bellmyer

Sharon Ann Bellmyer

Oct 12, 2025

Sharon Ann Bellmyer, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025. She was born in Rosedale, Maryland, to the late Charles Roop Sr. and Alva (Huber) Roop. She spent her childhood in her parents’ home in White Marsh exploring and playing with her siblings and friends.

Sharon was the beloved wife of Glenn E. Bellmyer, with whom she...

Mabel S. Kroh

Mabel S. Kroh

Oct 10, 2025

Mabel S. Kroh, age 97, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025.

Born in Rutledge, Maryland, Mabel was the daughter of the late William Colburn Stifler and Mabel Claudia Olivia (Hess) Stifler. She was the beloved wife of the late Curtis Weston Kroh.

Mabel was a lifelong resident of Bel Air and a proud graduate of Bel...

Mario Mark Nigido

Mario Mark Nigido

Oct 10, 2025

Mario Mark Nigido, born January 1, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland. Passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025.

He was the son of the late Salvatore Anthony Nigido and Josephine (Orlando) Nigido.

Mario loved his family & was a proud catholic. He loved his favorite team, the Philadelphia Flyers & participated in many T.V. chat discussions. He loved the Orioles & Ravens also....

Theresa Jane Lister

Theresa Jane Lister

Oct 10, 2025

Theresa Jane Lister, age 75, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, in Forest Hill. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Joseph John and Helen (Peizik) Foertschbeck, and the beloved wife of the late Thomas Richard Lister.

Theresa retired from Harford County Government, where she worked in the Facilities Operation Department. She...

Claire Noelle Herman

Claire Noelle Herman

Oct 9, 2025

Claire Noelle Herman, beloved infant daughter of Stephanie Nicole (Oswald) Herman and Christopher Brian Herman of Bel Air, Maryland, passed peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, Claire’s life was filled with immeasurable love from her devoted family and caregivers. Though her time on earth was short, she deeply touched the hearts of all who knew and prayed for...

Sally Anne Duke

Sally Anne Duke

Oct 9, 2025

Sally Anne Duke, age 77, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Bel Air. Born in Ticonderoga, New York, she was the daughter of the late Wayne Patrick Logue and Alma (Garfield) Logue.

Sally was the beloved wife of Michael Duke, with whom she shared 51 wonderful years of marriage. A dedicated and passionate teacher, she...

Bernice Fitch

Bernice Fitch

Oct 9, 2025

Bernice Madeline Fitch, age 85, of Abingdon, MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, Bernice was the daughter of the late Charles Francis Gallagher and Anna Regina (Eyerman) Gallagher. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Joseph Fitch.

Bernice was a devoted mother to Susan Pagano and Robert Butterfield. She is also survived...

Linda Mary Cartwright

Linda Mary Cartwright

Oct 9, 2025

Linda Mary Cartwright, age 77, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Baltimore, she was the cherished daughter of the late Paul Joseph Dignazio and Sara Teresa (Guercio) Dignazio, and the devoted wife of the late Clifford Seamans Cartwright Jr., with whom she shared 41 years...

Frank August Nauman, Sr.

Frank August Nauman, Sr.

Oct 9, 2025

Frank August Nauman, Sr., age 78, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the beloved son of the late Frank Ernest Nauman and Theresa Dorothy (Funk) Nauman.

Frank proudly served his country as an Air Force Veteran. He remained dedicated to supporting fellow servicemen and women through his involvement while...

Wilhelmina "Meanie" Ellis

Wilhelmina "Meanie" Ellis

Oct 8, 2025

Wilhelmina H. “Meanie” Ellis, 95, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on October 8, 2025. Born in Monkton, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Harry E. Hopkins Sr. and Rachel Guyton Hopkins.

Meanie spent her early years on Verdant Valley Farm in Monkton before moving to Madonna near Jarrettsville and attending Jarrettsville High School. In 1946, she married the...

Bradley Thomas Trimble

Bradley Thomas Trimble

Oct 8, 2025

Bradley Thomas Trimble, age 61, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Bel Air.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Bradley was the cherished son of Ernest Earl Trimble and Kathleen Marie (Welsh) Carter.

Bradley is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 40 years, Linda Trimble (née Nash). The couple met in high school and shared a...

Frank T. Wenham

Frank T. Wenham

Oct 8, 2025

Frank T. Wenham, age 80, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Bel Air.

Born in Amherst, New York, Frank was the son of the late Jack Wenham and the late Rose G. (Wilson) Wenham.

Frank proudly served in the United States Navy and went on to dedicate over 40 years of his professional life as a...

Eloise Hagy

Eloise Hagy

Oct 7, 2025

Eloise Hagy, age 79, of Darlington, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Born in Whitehead, North Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of the late Izetta Rose (Burchett) Dowell and Mack Dowell.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Lee Hagy. Eloise was also preceded in death by her brothers Dane Dowell, Guy Dowell, Mack B....