Obituaries

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Sep 29, 2025

Ted Hartka, 85, of White Hall, Maryland, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Theodore Joseph Hartka and Frances Catherine (Smutniak) Hartka.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Karol Mowl Hartka. A loving father of Theodore (Nancy) Hartka, Timothy (Cathleen) Hartka Sr., Thomas (Sue) Hartka, Robert (Judy)...

Sep 27, 2025

Richard Paul Wischhusen, Jr., age 83, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Richard Paul Wischhusen, Sr. and Mary Wilamena (Kalb) Wischhusen of Dundalk, Maryland.

Richard proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, including a deployment in the Caribbean during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Following...

Sep 26, 2025

Georgia R. Snodgrass, 93, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, September 26, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late August “Auggie” Goetz and Bertha Frances (Parkhurst) Goetz.

Georgia was a member of Mountain Christian Church in Joppa, Maryland, and grew up attending Fork Christian Church. A proud graduate of Towson...

Sep 26, 2025

David Michael Kittle, a faithful servant of Christ, went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2025. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1984. After he graduated from Perry Hall High School, he joined the Army Infantry at 19 years old. He proudly served in Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He then served as project manager for Most...

Sep 26, 2025

Janice Rozella Dean, age 87, of Joppa, MD, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025. Born in Bel Air, MD, she was the daughter of the late Beatrice Attie (Caudill) Spicer and the late Arlie Washington Spicer. She was the beloved wife of the late Marvin Odell Dean, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage.

Janice found joy in...

Sep 25, 2025

Amedea “Emery” Coccia, age 76, of Pylesville, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Frank Joseph Coccia and Laura Maria (Kuchling) Coccia and the beloved husband of Amelia Coccia.

He was deeply proud of his Highlandtown roots and lived a life centered around family, friends, community,...

Sep 25, 2025

Arnold Tretton, Jr. Age 85, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Forest Hill, Maryland.

Born in Maryland, he was the son of the late Arnold Tretton, Sr. and Edna Grace (Campbell) Tretton. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan Estelle (Schubert) Tretton.

Arnold is survived by his children, Arnold (Cynthia) Tretton, III and Beth...

Sep 25, 2025

Mary Frances Buchwald (McKeldin)

February 13, 1942 - September 25, 2025

Mary Frances Buchwald, a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully following a long and courageous journey with dementia. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, and long-time resident of North East, Mary was known for her gentle spirit, unwavering loyalty, and deep appreciation for life's simple pleasures.

Mary spent the majority of...

Sep 23, 2025

Donna Lowery Albrecht, age 77, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in Baltimore. Born in Cumberland, Maryland, Donna was the beloved daughter of the late Charles William Lowery and Mary Regina (Nehring) Lowery.

She is survived by her devoted husband, John Albrecht, with whom she shared many years of love, travel, and companionship. Together, they...

Sep 21, 2025

Barbara Gene Bradley, age 90, of Edgewood, MD, graduated to heaven on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Born in Fruitland, MD, Barbara was the daughter of the late Spang Saxon and Alice B. (Hudson) Saxon. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald Leroy Bradley Sr., with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband,...

Sep 21, 2025

Jean Martin Walstrum, age 90, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Born in Level, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Rader Peck Martin, Sr., and Mary (Scarborough) Martin. She was the devoted wife of the late John Leroy Walstrum.

Jean was a loving and dedicated mother to her sons, Richard Walstrum, and his...

Sep 21, 2025

Norma Jean Kerley, of Bel Air, MD, died on September 21, 2025, at the age of 77 at her home. Born November 2, 1947, in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Vester Clay Austin and Blandena Smith. She worked at Bel Air Sewing Factory and Johnson Controls. She loved to shop, and she was a...

Sep 20, 2025

Sep 20, 2025

Joan Marie (McFadden) Guhr 11-24-1934 to 09-20-2025

Born to the late James A. and Marie (Dixon) McFadden of Millville, NJ. Joan passed away September 20, 2025, at home. Her death was preceded by her husband, Donald, of 69 years, and her only son, D. Russell Guhr Jr.

Joan is survived by her daughter Maryjane Guhr Berk and her husband Warren, their sons...

Sep 20, 2025

Barbara Joan Ovens Ricciardi, age 87, peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 20th, 2025, at Sterling Care in Belcamp, MD.

Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on May 31st, 1938, Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late Oscar and Hannah (Fidiam) Ovens.

Barbara was the cherished mother of her four girls- Joan Ferguson (Billy) of Havre de Grace,...

Sep 19, 2025

Diane Elizabeth Brown, Age 61, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025, in Bel Air.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Diane was the beloved daughter of the late Charles Allen Parscal and Edna Marie (Hock) Parscal, who survives her. She was a devoted wife to her husband of 38 years, Edward Brian Brown.

Diane will be lovingly remembered...

Sep 18, 2025

Jimmy “Mack” B. McDougal, Sr., age 76, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Born in Broadway, North Carolina, he was the beloved son of the late Furman McDougal and Eleanor (Covington) McDougal.

Jimmy proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. After his military service, he continued a life marked by devotion...

Sep 18, 2025

John Gerard Rasmussen, 78, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away among family on Thursday, September 18, 2025, while in the care of Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.

John is survived by his devoted wife, Donna Rasmussen (née Ensley); his children, Joseph Jackson, Kathleen Rasmussen, Amy Rasmussen; son-in-law Joseph Pozzolano, daughter-in-law Sharon Jackson; and his cherished grandchildren-- Kellen and Amelia.

Born...