Obituaries

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

Ryan Christopher Duvall

Ryan Christopher Duvall

May 1, 2026

Ryan Christopher Duvall, age 18, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026. Born in Jarrettsville, Maryland, Ryan was the beloved son of Michele (Sabia) Duvall and Jim Duvall.

Ryan was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William Duvall and Barbara Duvall, and his maternal grandparents, Frank Sabia and Velda Sabia.

He is survived by his sister, Jamie Duvall...

Ameriless "Chris" Mayo

Ameriless "Chris" Mayo

May 11, 2026

Ameriless “Chris” Mayo, age 89, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Havre de Grace, MD.

Born in Durant, Oklahoma, Chris was the daughter of the late Weldon E. Patillo and the late Frankie (Maupin) Patillo.

Chris shared 42 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Ronald Eugene Mayo. After beginning her career in the hairstyling business...

Francis "Frank" V. Vaccaro

Francis "Frank" V. Vaccaro

May 10, 2026

Francis “Frank” Vincent Vaccaro, age 81, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

Born in Queens, New York, Frank was the beloved son of the late Vincent Lewis Vaccaro and the late Frances Lenore (Morrell) Vaccaro. He was also preceded in death by his devoted wife Rose Marie Isernia Vaccaro; his sister, Loretta Esposito; and his cherished...

Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Little

Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Little

May 8, 2026

Kathleen Marie Little, age 83, of Belcamp, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Born in Dundalk, Maryland, Kathleen was the beloved daughter of the late Bartley Edward Burke and the late Kathleen Marie (Beckwith) Burke.

Kathleen was the devoted wife of David Little, with whom she shared nearly 65 wonderful years of marriage. Together they built a loving family...

Steven Lee Utz

Steven Lee Utz

May 7, 2026

Steven Lee Utz, age 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Bel Air. Born in Havre de Grace, Steven lived a life defined by humility, intelligence, strength, and devotion to his family and friends.

Steven was the beloved son of the late Melvin Edward Utz and the late Gladys Marie (Abbott) Utz. He was also preceded in death...

Lew Carter

Lew Carter

May 7, 2026

Lew Allen Carter, 72, moved on to heaven in the early morning hours of May 7,2026.

Born on October 25, 1953, to Edward Carter, Jr. and Donna Crabb, Lew grew up on Red Maple Dr. in Abingdon with his sister Sandra Arnold and was a proud member of the 1972 Edgewood High School graduating class. Lew’s father, Edward, passed away when...

Cheryl A. Berryman Burkett (Fisher)

Cheryl A. Berryman Burkett (Fisher)

May 7, 2026

Cheryl A. Berryman Burkett (Fisher), age 72, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Samuel Berryman and the late Gloria Regina (Helinski) Moeller.

Cheryl was the devoted wife of Oscar Ulysses Fisher, Jr. Together they shared many years filled with love, music, laughter, and...

John C. Kowalewski

John C. Kowalewski

May 6, 2026

John C. Kowalewski, age 85, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Adolph Kowalewski and the late Mary (Lipkowski) Kowalewski.

John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 17 ½ years and was a member of the rifle team during his time in...

Anna Carol Leanza

Anna Carol Leanza

May 6, 2026

Anna Carol Leanza, 94, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and the caring staff at Amazing Grace Assisted Living. Born on December 9, 1931, in Mamaroneck, New York, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Josephine (Costa) Iacampo.

Anna’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was a...

Eric James Keele

Eric James Keele

May 5, 2026

Mr. Eric James Keele, age 88, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Born in River Sioux, IA, Mr. Keele was the son of Newell Thomas Keele and Clarice Marie Keele of Blencoe, IA and brother to Marlys Kommes of Le Mars, IA, all of whom preceded him in death.

Mr. Keele was a proud Army veteran...

Wilfredo Rosas

Wilfredo Rosas

May 5, 2026

Wilfredo Rosas, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Forest Hill, Maryland.

Born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Wenceslao Rosas-Irrizary and the late Carmen Maria Seda.

Wilfredo was the beloved husband of Carmen Maria Ramos-Troche, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage, celebrating this milestone on February 19, 2026. He was a...

Paul Curtis Smith

Paul Curtis Smith

May 4, 2026

Paul Curtis Smith, 65, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Paul was the son of Katherine Louise (Reik) Smith and the late Herbert Edward Smith.

Paul is survived by his brothers, David Smith and his wife Kelly, and Mark Smith and his wife Cindylu; and his cherished nieces and nephews, Isaac Artigue, Bradley...

Nelson L. Barth

Nelson L. Barth

May 4, 2026

Nelson L. Barth, age 89, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the oldest child of the late Nelson, Sr. and Ann (Grieb) Barth. A devoted husband, he was married to the late Patricia Barth for 66 years.

Nelson is survived by his loving children, Mary Ann (Glenn)...

Erin Winesett Coldiron

Erin Winesett Coldiron

May 3, 2026

Erin Winesett Coldiron, age 41, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of Bryan Gerald Winesett and Rhonda Thompson.

Erin was a free spirit at heart who loved living life on the edge. She was a believer and found comfort in her faith, knowing she would fly...

Nancy L. Kellner

Nancy L. Kellner

May 2, 2026

Nancy Lee Kellner, age 84, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Nancy was the daughter of the late Milton Lee Hax and Nellie Blanche (Cryer) Hax. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank P. Kellner, Jr.

Nancy spent most of her life in Bel Air, where...

Alex Larry Bondarenko

Alex Larry Bondarenko

May 1, 2026

Alex Larry Bondarenko, age 76, of White Hall, Maryland, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Geffin Bondarenko and Tekla (Nikitin) Long.

Alex was the devoted husband of the late Marlane Evelyn (Donnelly) Bondarenko. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and later retired in 1996 after...