Obituaries

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

Nelson W. Ryan

Nelson W. Ryan

May 19, 2026

Nelson Whitridge Ryan passed away on May 19, 2026 at the age of 95 at Pear Tree Manor in Colora, Maryland. Nelson was born on February 27, 1931 in Baltimore, Maryland to Howard Whitridge and Mary Irene (Nelson) Ryan. He grew up on the Ryan family farm on Ryan Road in Fallston and on Clayton Road in Joppa, spending his...

Jeffrey John Mundth

Jeffrey John Mundth

May 18, 2026

Jeffrey John Mundth, age 74, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026.

Born in Janesville, Wisconsin, Jeffrey was the son of the late Virginia J. (White) Mundth and the late Gerald Eugene Mundth.

Jeffrey was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose life was centered around his faith and his family. He shared a loving...

Jennifer Lee Kelly

Jennifer Lee Kelly

May 18, 2026

In Loving Memory of JenniferJennifer’s spirit raced wild and free,where roaring engines used to be.With Mustang dreams and burnout smoke,she found her joy in every stroke.Though life brought battles, pain, and strain,she faced them all through sun and rain.Her strength was quiet, deep, and true,with love enough to carry through.She held a heart both kind and widefor every creature by...

Heather Marie Walterhoefer

Heather Marie Walterhoefer

May 17, 2026

Heather Marie Walterhoefer, age 40, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Heather was the cherished daughter of Steven Lee Walterhoefer and Deborah Ann (Holden) Simmons.

A proud 2003 graduate of John Carroll High School, Heather spent much of her youth actively involved in gymnastics, ending her years of competition at Harford Gymnastics....

Raymond "Mike" Vaughn

Raymond "Mike" Vaughn

May 17, 2026

Raymond Michael “Mike” Vaughn, age 75, of Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Towson, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Mike was the beloved son of the late Raymond Morris Vaughn and the late Mary Margaret Vaughn.

Mike was the devoted husband of Victoria Vaughn, with whom he shared 53 loving years of marriage. Together they built a life...

Harold Joseph Aziz

Harold Joseph Aziz

May 17, 2026

Harold Joseph Aziz, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, was born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 23, 1944, and passed away on May 17, 2026, in Bel Air, Maryland.

Harry was orphaned at birth alongside his twin sister, but through determination, grit, and unwavering perseverance, along with the most amazing sense of humor, he built a life marked by service, leadership, love, and generosity....

Donna Ruth Fowler

Donna Ruth Fowler

May 16, 2026

Donna Ruth Fowler, age 85, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Born in New Jersey, she was the beloved daughter of the late Raymond De Vries and Charlotte M. (Reith) De Vries. She was the devoted wife of the late Melvin E. Fowler, with whom she shared 58 wonderful years of marriage.

Donna was a...

Glenna Elaine Mantz

Glenna Elaine Mantz

May 16, 2026

Glenna Elaine Mantz, age 74, of Joppatowne, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Glenna was the beloved daughter of the late Henry Edgar Phillips and Stella May (Miller) Phillips.

Glenna was the devoted wife of Thomas Joseph Mantz Sr. with whom she lovingly shared 56 years of marriage. Family was everything to Glenna, and...

Betty V. Hartman

Betty V. Hartman

May 14, 2026

Betty V. Hartman, age 85, of Whiteford, Maryland where she resided with her daughter Denise (Brian), passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 14, 2026. She was born on June 17, 1940 in Madonna, MD to the late Richard Lee Houck and Helen Mae (Johnson) Houck. Betty was blessed to have had five children with her first husband, John R. Glassman...

Connie Jean Kemp

Connie Jean Kemp

May 13, 2026

Connie Jean Kemp, age 65, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Connie was the beloved daughter of Ralph E. Cochran and Janet H. (White) Cochran.

Connie was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend who cherished her time spent raising her children and spending time with her family. She had a huge, kind heart!...

Theresa Anne Poznaniak

Theresa Anne Poznaniak

May 12, 2026

Theresa Anne Poznaniak, age 78, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully with her family by her bedside on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late William Francis Lewis, Sr. and the late Theresa Anne (Hiebler) Lewis. She was the devoted wife of Kenneth Joseph Poznaniak, with whom...

Dolores Plumer

Dolores Plumer

May 12, 2026

Dolores Plumer, age 90, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Hart Heritage Estates in Street, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, she was the beloved daughter of the late James Bohdel and Elsie Dorothea (Sirovy) Bohdel. She was the devoted wife of the late Raymond E. Plumer Sr. After raising her five children, Dolores continued to...

Shayna Kristine Hoppa

Shayna Kristine Hoppa

May 11, 2026

Shayna Kristine Hoppa, age 49, of Maryland, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Rosedale, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Shayna was the beloved daughter of Sandra Lee Hild Duff and Raymond Edward Hoppa Jr.

Shayna graduated from Loch Raven High School in 1995 and worked throughout her career in several medical billing positions. She was known for her caring spirit,...

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...

Russell Laird McComas

Russell Laird McComas

May 11, 2026

Russell Laird McComas, age 87, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, he was the son of the late Russell McComas and the late Helen Mary (Laird) McComas. He was the beloved husband of Marcie Macken McComas, with whom he shared 65 wonderful years of marriage.

Russell was...