Obituaries

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

Patricia Rash Cole

Patricia Rash Cole

Mar 2, 2026

Patricia Rash Cole, 81, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Bel Air.

Born in West Jefferson, North Carolina, Patricia was the daughter of the late Boice Rash and Eva (Welch) Rash Osborne. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hubert Merrill Cole Jr.; her stepfather, Harold Osborne, who was a constant...

Fred Neagul

Fred Neagul

Mar 1, 2026

Fred Neagul, age 77, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Born in Austria, he was the beloved son of the late Anton Neagul and the late Theresia (nee Gross) Neagul.

Fred was a proud United States Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam Era. Following his military service, he built a successful career in the printing industry. He previously...

Betty Rigsby

Betty Rigsby

Feb 28, 2026

Betty Rigsby, age 92, of Street, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Born in Renick, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Loy Hamilton Brown and the late Ada Florence (Stacy) Brown. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Rigsby.

Betty was a warm and outgoing woman who truly loved being around people. A social...

N. Faye Shetterly

N. Faye Shetterly

Feb 28, 2026

N. Faye Shetterly, age 89, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully on February 28, 2026, at her home.

Born in Briceville Tennessee, Faye was the daughter of the late Roy Lee Taylor and Willie Cleo (Hill) Taylor. She was the devoted wife of the late Ray L. Shetterly Sr., with whom she shared a loving marriage of 61 years,...

Albert Auckland

Albert Auckland

Feb 27, 2026

Albert Auckland II June 14, 1955 – February 27, 2026

Albert Auckland II, born on June 14, 1955—Flag Day—in Baltimore, Maryland, to Elsie Pentz Auckland and Albert C. Auckland, passed away leaving behind a legacy as colorful and vibrant as the Chesapeake Bay waters, he worked for most of his life.

At just 17 years old, Al joined the United States Navy...

David John Webb, Sr.

David John Webb, Sr.

Feb 24, 2026

David John Webb, Sr., age 78, of Street, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Born in Bel Air, Maryland, he was the son of the late John Thomas Webb and Helen Louise (Badders) Webb.

David dedicated much of his life to hard work and craftsmanship. He was a truck driver for approximately 60 years, driving for multiple companies throughout his...

Margaret Boppert Fulton

Margaret Boppert Fulton

Feb 24, 2026

Margaret Boppert Fulton, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Belcamp, Maryland. Born in Staten Island, New York, before moving to New Jersey, Margaret was the beloved daughter of the late Margaret Mary (Dann) Boppert and Walter Justus Boppert, II.

Margaret was the devoted wife of her college sweetheart, Douglas Fulton, whom she married in 1979. She was...

Nancy Lee Scaff

Nancy Lee Scaff

Feb 24, 2026

With profound love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Nancy Scaff, who was born on September 14, 1947, in Baltimore and passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026.

She is lovingly survived by her three children: her son Sean Scaff, her daughter Monique Meyers, and her daughter Stephanie Meyers.

Her three grandchildren — the true light of her life —...

Travis Wayne Barnhart

Travis Wayne Barnhart

Feb 23, 2026

Travis Wayne Barnhart, age 42, of Leola, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, in Leola, PA. Born in West Germany, Travis was the beloved son of Jonah Marie (Venters) Barnhart and Richard Lee Barnhart, both of whom survive him.

Travis proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps as a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Following...

Michael K. Burns

Michael K. Burns

Feb 22, 2026



Michael K. Burns

Avid globetrotter and longtime Baltimore Sun journalist Michael K. Burns died February 22, 2026. He resided in Phoenix, Baltimore County, for many years.

In various positions from reporter to columnist to foreign correspondent, Burns worked for The Baltimore Sun for 35 years, retiring in 2004 as an editorial writer.

As a young newsman in 1965, he joined friends intending to...

Timothy "Tim" A. Harney

Timothy "Tim" A. Harney

Feb 22, 2026

Timothy Arthur Harney (“Timmy”) of Fallston, Maryland passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, humor, loyalty, and deep devotion to those he loved most.

Born on April 2, 1957, in Baltimore, Maryland, Timmy was a proud Marylander through and through. He graduated from Towson High School and went on to complete four...

Eleanor F. Fabiszak Dean

Eleanor F. Fabiszak Dean

Feb 22, 2026

Eleanor F. Fabiszak Dean, age 92, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Eleanor lived a long and vibrant life defined by her love of family, friends, and community.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Martin Joseph Schrader and the late Theresa O. (Watroba) Schrader. Eleanor was the devoted wife...

Fernando "Fred" M. Silva

Fernando "Fred" M. Silva

Feb 22, 2026

Fernando “Fred” M. Silva, 73, of Aberdeen, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Born in Portugal, Fred was the beloved son of the late Marcelino Silva and the late Judite (Bettencourt) Silva. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Maria Carter.

Fred was the devoted husband of Carol Louise (McIntire) Silva. The couple would have celebrated their 40th...

John Shirley, Jr.

John Shirley, Jr.

Feb 21, 2026

John Shirley Jr., age 88, of Aberdeen, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Born in Stony Creek, John lived a full and meaningful life defined by his love of family, country, and simple joys.

John was the beloved son of the late Sherman Shirley and the late Thelma (Potts) Shirley.

He was the devoted husband of Deborah Patricia Shirley (Young)....

Alfred Gigliotti

Alfred Gigliotti

Feb 21, 2026

Alfred Gigliotti, age 84, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Forest Hill. Born in Baltimore, Alfred lived a full and independent life marked by intellectual curiosity, service to others, and a deep appreciation for culture and learning.

Alfred was the beloved son of Bernardo Anthony Gigliotti and Doris Ruth (Tawes) Gigliotti, both of whom preceded him in death. He...

Pat Delgado

Pat Delgado

Feb 21, 2026

Pat Delgado, age 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Churchville, Maryland.

Born in California, Patricia was the beloved daughter of the late Ira Huron Verill, Sr. and RoseAnne Elizabeth (Markel) Verill. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Celestino Magadia Delgado; her daughter, Denette White; her sister, Peggy Crimi; her brother, Ira Verill; and her...

Robert Michael Marzicola

Robert Michael Marzicola

Feb 20, 2026

Robert Michael Marzicola, age 73, of Edgewood, MD, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Robert was the beloved son of the late Robert J. Marzicola and the late Evelyn M. (Harvey) Marzicola. He shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with the love of his life, the late Bonnie Jo Marzicola.

Robert was a devoted family man who took...

Marion Oliva

Marion Oliva

Feb 19, 2026

Marion Oliva, age 101, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the beloved daughter of the late Raphael Squitieri and Mary (Alfano) Squitieri.

Marion was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Thomas Oliva; her first husband, Frank Bilello; her sister, Phyllis Russo; her sister, Marie Sorace; her brother, Vincent...