Obituaries

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

Donald Stephen Gross

Donald Stephen Gross

Jun 15, 2026

Donald Stephen Gross, 75, of Street, Maryland, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Donald spent the majority of his life in Harford County, where he built a life centered on family, hard work, and the simple pleasures he cherished.

Donald was the beloved son of the late Donald Eugene Gross and Lucille (Slade) Gross.

A proud graduate...

Hazel C. Colvin

Hazel C. Colvin

Jun 13, 2026

Hazel C. Colvin, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Born in the Panama Canal Zone, Hazel was the beloved daughter of Katherine (Weir) Cox, and the late Reuben Guspy Cox Sr. Hazel was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother to her son and two grandchildren.

Hazel dedicated 35 years of service to the Civilian Personnel...

Andrew "Tom" Thomas

Andrew "Tom" Thomas

Jun 25, 2026

Andrew "Tom" Thomas, age 73, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Born in Marion, North Carolina, Tom was the beloved son of Katherine Margaret (Kohler) Thomas and the late Andrew Carl Thomas, Sr. He was the devoted husband of Karen Anne Thomas, with whom he shared nearly 49 wonderful years of marriage.

Tom dedicated 41 years of...

Nancy Lee House Dutton

Nancy Lee House Dutton

Jun 24, 2026

Nancy Lee House Dutton "Fancy Nancy", 85, of Altavista died Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Autumn Care of Altavista.She was born February 15, 1941 in Maryland, a daughter of the late William Vespermann and Mary Baldwin Vespermann.She is survived by one son, William J. House of Joppa, MD; one daughter, Wendy Reynolds and her husband, Jeff of Rustburg; two sisters,...

Nathalie Worrell Kelly

Nathalie Worrell Kelly

Jun 23, 2026

Nathalie Worrell Kelly, age 89, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Born in Forest Hill, Maryland, Nathalie was the beloved daughter of the late Walter Worrell and the late Esther (Lancaster) Worrell. She was a graduate of Bel Air High School, Class of 1955, and the devoted wife of the late Donald N. Kelly.

Nathalie was a...

Rita Benzick

Rita Benzick

Jun 23, 2026

Rita Benzick, age 93, formerly of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida.

Born in Germany, Rita was the beloved daughter of the late Ferdinand Weis and the late Anna Veronika (Dies) Weis. She was the devoted wife of the late Walter Benzick, Jr., with whom she shared many years of love and companionship.

Rita was...

Basil Richard Loucas

Basil Richard Loucas

Jun 22, 2026

Basil Richard Loucas, age 83, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Basil was the son of the late Constantine Emmanuel Loucas and the late Mary (Angelitis) Loucas. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Joanna Bass; and his brother, Steven Loucas.

Basil was a lifelong learner whose...

Arthur "Butch" Conright Bell

Arthur "Butch" Conright Bell

Jun 21, 2026

Arthur Conright Bell, age 80, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Arthur was the beloved son of the late Conright Bell and Dolly May (Muller) Bell.

He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Steven Bell, David Bell, and Jeffery Bell.

Arthur proudly served his country as a veteran and was deeply devoted to his family throughout...

Ralph Walls

Ralph Walls

Jun 21, 2026

Ralph Dean Walls, age 97, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Born in Bel Air, Maryland, Ralph was the son of the late James Arthur Walls and the late Frances Eula (Settle) Walls. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty Coomes Walls, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and devotion.

Ralph was...

Jettie Lee Doll

Jettie Lee Doll

Jun 21, 2026

Jettie Lee Doll, age 90, of Parkton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Born in Troutdale, Virginia, Jettie was the daughter of the late Keeney M. Campbell and Lora Ann (Pruitt) Campbell. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bisker W. Doll; her sons, John Comer, and Eddie Comer; her daughter, Mary Craig, and first...

John Hall

John Hall

Jun 20, 2026

John Hall, age 67, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Aberdeen, Maryland, John was the son of the late Charles F. Hall and Rita (Kimble) Hall. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Hall (Culpepper).

John built a long and dedicated career as a mechanic in the heavy equipment industry, where...

Dianne L. Kagay

Dianne L. Kagay

Jun 19, 2026

Dianne Louise Kagay (77) of Estero, Florida formerly of Bel Air, MD passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026. She was born on June 10, 1949 in Wilkes Barre, PA — the oldest daughter of Francis and Theresa Shiner.

She studied at St. Ann’s Academy where she deepened her faith and learned to love the Lord so much that she...

Charles "Henry" Hague

Charles "Henry" Hague

Jun 19, 2026

Charles “Henry” Hague, age 4, passed away on June 19, 2026 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

Henry was the beloved son of Samantha Michelle (Miller) Hague and Charles Zachary Hague.

Though his time on earth was far too short, Henry filled every day with joy, laughter, and adventure. He was a student in Pre-K at Dublin Elementary School, where he...

J.R. Hendrix

J.R. Hendrix

Jun 17, 2026

Jonathan Ray Hendrix (JR) passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026 in Middle River, MD at the age of 46. Born in Havre de Grace, JR was the beloved son of Linda McNew Ryea and John Ryea, Jr.

He is survived by his sister Jessica Daniels and husband Jeff, his brother Craig Ryea and wife Jessica, nephews Brandon Daniels and Lucas...

Roblyn D. Aigner

Roblyn D. Aigner

Jun 17, 2026

Roblyn D. Aigner, age 47, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Born in Towson, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of Marie Theresa (Shaw) Getz and William Russell Getz.

Roblyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Aigner.

A proud graduate of C. Milton Wright High School, Roblyn continued her education at Towson University. She...

Susan Knopp

Susan Knopp

Jun 17, 2026

Susan Knopp, age 71, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jack Lorn McGee and Savannah Rosalie (Crabbe) McGee.

Sue was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Charles David Knopp, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage, as well as her...

Bryant S. Herbert

Bryant S. Herbert

Jun 16, 2026

Bryant Herbert, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away leaving behind a legacy defined by faith, generosity, and unwavering love for his family. Born and raised in Orange, New Jersey, Bryant faced profound loss early in life with the passing of his parents. He was lovingly raised by his grandmother affectionately called Big Mama, whose strength and guidance shaped the man he...

Barbara J. Workinger

Barbara J. Workinger

Jun 16, 2026

Barbara J. Workinger, age 83, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully in Newark, Delaware, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late Grove Andrew Hoover and Ruby Mae (Wentz) Hoover.

Barbara shared a loving marriage with her husband, Gerard Francis Workinger, whom she married in 1963. Their marriage was built on love, devotion,...