Obituaries
Local obituaries for Abingdon, Bel Air, Jarrettsville, MD, and surrounding areas.
Marlene S. Ferrara
Oct 21, 2025
Marlene S. Ferrara, 78, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Marlene was the beloved daughter of the late Theophilus and Mary T. (Bugieda) Olkowski. She married the love of her life after dating Peter Ferrara since the age of fourteen, in 1966. They shared a beautiful life together until...
Gilbert Leroy Scarff
Oct 21, 2025
Gilbert Leroy Scarff, 84, of Forest Hill, MD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Born in Maryland to the late Grayson W. Scarff and Clara (Isenock) Scarff, Gilbert called Harford County home for most of his life.
Gilbert was married to Bonnie Scarff for 36 wonderful years. He was predeceased by his first wife, Janet Scarff, in 1985, as...
Michele Lynn Funk
Oct 20, 2025
Michele Lynn Funk (Bishop), age 53, of Delta, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Michele was born in New Jersey, the beloved daughter of the late Anita Catherine Bishop (Belanger) and the late Harold Francis Bishop. Growing up in a military family, Michele experienced life across the country in her early years—a journey that helped shape her generous...
William "Bill" R. Burlew
Oct 19, 2025
William R. Burlew, age 71, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Born in England, he was the son of the late William Charles Burlew and Sheila Winifred (Beake) Cittadini.
Bill proudly served his country for 24 years in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1996 with the rank of Master Sergeant. Following his military service,...
H. Edward Townsley, Jr.
Oct 19, 2025
H. Edward Townsley Jr., 100, of Churchville, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Born in Fallston, Maryland, Edward was the beloved son of the late Harry Edward Townsley Sr. and Helen (Ritter) Townsley.
He was the devoted husband of the late Anita Rowan Townsley, with whom he shared many wonderful years of marriage.
Ed is lovingly remembered by his...
John Leroy Leiss
Oct 19, 2025
John Leroy Leiss, age 89, of Forest Hill, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Frederick Leiss and Mertha (Hall) Leiss.
He was the beloved husband of Linda Mae (Thomas) Leiss, for 65 years. John was a devoted family man who took great pride in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren....
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...
H. Dean McNew
Oct 18, 2025
Henry Dean McNew, known to many as “Dean,” passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland, at the age of 63. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Dean was the beloved son of the late Henry Harvey McNew and Dorothy Sue (Crenshaw) McNew.
Dean is survived by his devoted wife, Denise McNew (née Korsmeier); his loving children, Andrea Chryst...
Mark Hastler
Oct 18, 2025
As of 7:30pm 10/22/2025, Mark's funeral services have been postponed to Tuesday Oct 28th with visitation 3-5pm & 7-9pm and Wednesday Oct 29th with the service at 11am.
Russell Mark Hastler, age 69, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Bel Air.
Born in Baltimore, MD, Mark was the beloved son of the late Russell William Hastler...
Hubert Mang
Oct 18, 2025
Hubert “Hubie” Mang, age 95, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Born in Germany, Hubert was the beloved son of the late Georg Mang and Creszenz (Maier) Mang. He was the devoted husband of the late Anna Maria (Bauer) Mang. Together they built a life grounded in faith, family, and hard work.
Hubert was a longtime...
William E. Anderson, Jr.
Oct 17, 2025
William Everett Anderson JR, affectionately known to many as Biff, entered Heaven to meet his Savior peacefully on Friday October 17, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Born on May 5, 1942, to parents, William E. Anderson SR. and Louise (Mathaney) Anderson. Biff grew up in Baltimore and graduated from Poly Technical High School in 1960. At the age of 18,...
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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