Obituaries

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

Jeanne Sullivan Romine

Jeanne Sullivan Romine

Jan 1, 2026

Jeanne Sullivan Romine, age 78, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in Delta, PA.

Jeanne was born in Maryland and was the daughter of the late Thomas Leo Sullivan and Mary Margaret (Leimkuhler) Sullivan. She grew up in Bel Air, Maryland, alongside her siblings and was affectionately known as “one of the Sullivan twins.”

Jeanne proudly dedicated...

Bill Roach, Jr.

Bill Roach, Jr.

Dec 26, 2025

Bill Roach, Jr., 75, of Lancaster, Virginia, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, in Mechanicsville, VA. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Bill Leonard Roach, Sr., and Mary Louise (Rolfe) Roach.

Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Nancy Roach; his brother, Mike Roach; and his cherished grandchild, Corey Grayson.

He is survived...

Dorothy Cathleen Rothe

Dorothy Cathleen Rothe

Dec 26, 2025

Dorothy Cathleen Rothe, age 100, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025, in Bel Air, MD.

Dorothy was born in Norfolk, Virginia, to the late Grover Cleveland Bailey and the late Flora Alice (Smith) Bailey. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Martin William Rothe, Sr.; and her brother, Grover Bailey, Jr.

Dorothy is survived by...

Frederick Patrick Mueller, Jr.

Frederick Patrick Mueller, Jr.

Dec 26, 2025

Frederick (Fred) P. Mueller, Jr., 68, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at his home in Edgewood, Maryland. Fred was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Fred P. Mueller Sr., and Lillian Lois (Stone) Mueller, formerly of Bel Air, Maryland.

Fred is survived by his loving children: Hans C. Mueller (son), Kyle D. Mueller (son), and...

Kathryn W. Beardsley

Kathryn W. Beardsley

Jan 3, 2026

Kathryn W. Beardsley, age 90, of Kingsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the cherished daughter of the late Jefferson Jerome Walsh, Sr. and Margaret M. (Schalitzky) Walsh and the devoted wife of the late Warren Harmon Beardsley, Sr.

After 25 years of dedicated service, Kathryn retired in 1990 from Becton Dickinson....

Vernon "Stoney" Stonesifer

Vernon "Stoney" Stonesifer

Jan 2, 2026

Vernon Alonza “Stoney” Stonesifer of Joppa, Maryland passed away at his home on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the age of 90.

Stoney was predeceased by his wife of 66 years Pattie Stonesifer, son Lonnie Stonesifer, father Vernon Addison Stonesifer, Mother Mary Irlene (Barnett) Stonesifer, and sister Marjorie Ferguson.

Stoney is survived by his son Dale Stonesifer and wife Valerie, grandson Michael...

Bruce A. Greer

Bruce A. Greer

Jan 2, 2026

Bruce Allen Greer, 68, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. He was born in Havre De Grace, Maryland.

 Bruce was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Debra Greer, who was truly the love of his life, and by his brother, Brant Greer. The loss of his wife deeply affected him, and he missed her dearly. 

He...

Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson

Jan 1, 2026

Robert Wilson, born in Brooklyn, New York, passed away (at age 61) on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland.

Beloved husband Robert is survived by wife Amanda Wilson (Peterson), with whom he

shared 42 years of marriage; children-- Robert Wilson, Jr. and Loren Alexis Wilson--, and granddaughter Elizabeth Wilson.

Robert also is survived by his aunt, Jeannette Wilson, and his uncle,...

Donovan Leandro Ramos

Donovan Leandro Ramos

Dec 31, 2025

Donovan Leandro Ramos, age 21, of Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Street, Maryland. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland.

Donovan is survived by a large, loving and devoted family including his mother, Amanda (Jorge) Reynolds-Nixon; his father, Rene (Julia) Ramos; his sisters, Alani, Valencia, Miranda, and Ioana; his brothers, Moises, Cortes, and Noe; his grandmother, Deborah Mullins;...

Gregory "Greg" Morris Crumrine

Gregory "Greg" Morris Crumrine

Dec 31, 2025

Gregory “Greg” Morris Crumrine, age 64, of Havre De Grace, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Newark, Delaware.

Gregory was born in Florida to Charles Morris Crumrine, who preceded him in death, and Lola Thelma (Peyton) Crumrine, who will dearly miss her younger son.

Greg was the adored husband of Constance “Connie” (Carter) Crumrine, and they were married for...

Marjorie A. Snider "Maw Maw"

Marjorie A. Snider "Maw Maw"

Dec 31, 2025

Marjorie A. Snider “Maw Maw”, 85, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

Marjorie was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to the late Herman Wise Nelson and Margie Ellen (Lambert) Nelson.

She was the beloved wife of Franklin Vance Snider, who preceded her in death. In addition to her husband, Marjorie was preceded in death by her daughter,...

Angela Faye Cox

Angela Faye Cox

Dec 30, 2025

Angela Faye Cox, age 74, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland.

She was born in Kinston, North Carolina, to the late Levi Olds and the late Margaret (Cox) Crooks.

Angela dedicated her life to education, serving as a fifth-grade teacher for 35 years at Youth Benefit Elementary School in Harford County, Maryland. She...

Deborah D. Felix

Deborah D. Felix

Dec 28, 2025

Deborah Diane Felix passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland, at the age of 75. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert (David) Felix; her sons, Darren and Ryan Felix; and many family members and friends who will forever hold her memory close. She was the beloved daughter of Kenneth Andrew Coulson and Merle...

Oakie Faircloth

Oakie Faircloth

Dec 28, 2025

Oakie Faircloth, age 104, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Bel Air, MD.

She was born in Rugby, Virginia, to the late Harrison Thompson and Nancy (Davis) Thompson. Oakie was united in marriage for 51 years to Arthur Darrell Faircloth, who preceded her in death in 1990.

She worked as a mail clerk at the Belcamp...

John K. Schoolmeester

John K. Schoolmeester

Dec 28, 2025

John Kreisel Schoolmeester, age 91, of Street, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

John was born in Washington, DC, and was the son of the late George H. Schoolmeester and Wilhemina (Kreisel) Schoolmeester.

He was the beloved husband of Joanne Stevens.

John was preceded in death by his brother, George Schoolmeester, and his sister, Mary Lou Waddell, and stepdaughter Susan Stevens.

He...

Thokozile Yolanda Cox

Thokozile Yolanda Cox

Dec 27, 2025

Thokozile Yolanda Cox, age 54, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Thokozile was the beloved daughter of Edmundo A. Cox and Neddie S. (Matshazi) Cox, both of whom survive her.

Thokozile was a very kind and empathetic person who truly wore her heart on her sleeve. She devoted her professional life to helping...

Harry William Aponte

Harry William Aponte

Dec 27, 2025

Harry William Aponte Santiago age 74, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from Joppa, Maryland.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Harry was the son of the late Justo Aponte and the late Luz Esther Santiago.

Harry became a CRNA at Ashford Presbiteriano Community Hospital. His beloved wife of 51 years is Carmen Elisa Aponte Vazquez, with whom he met as she...