Obituaries

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

Patricia Florence Brown

Patricia Florence Brown

Apr 30, 2026

Patricia Florence Brown, age 85, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 30, 2026, after a long struggle with a debilitating disease.

Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Leo Joseph Brown and Florence Bertha (Mahan) Brown. She was also preceded in death by her beloved sister, Karen Lee Brown.

Patricia...

Margaret Smith Call

Margaret Smith Call

Apr 29, 2026

Margaret “Peggy” Smith Call, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Forest Hill, Maryland. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Richard Treanor Smith and Margaret Rose (Scarff) Wilson.

Margaret was the beloved wife of John Joseph Call, with whom she shared a deep love of travel and the outdoors. Together, they cherished time spent exploring...

Michael S. Foley, Jr.

Michael S. Foley, Jr.

Apr 29, 2026

Michael Stephen Foley, Jr., age 33, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland.

Michael was the beloved son of the late Patricia Mills, and Michael Stephen Foley, Sr. (Christianne Raine Foley), both of whom survive him. He was the loving father of Ivy Foley and Michael Foley, III. He...

Wilfredo Rosas

Wilfredo Rosas

May 5, 2026

Wilfredo Rosas, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Forest Hill, Maryland.

Born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Wenceslao Rosas-Irrizary and the late Carmen Maria Seda.

Wilfredo was the beloved husband of Carmen Maria Ramos-Troche, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage, celebrating this milestone on February 19, 2026. He was a...

Paul Curtis Smith

Paul Curtis Smith

May 4, 2026

Paul Curtis Smith, 65, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Paul was the son of Katherine Louise (Reik) Smith and the late Herbert Edward Smith.

Paul is survived by his brothers, David Smith and his wife Kelly, and Mark Smith and his wife Cindylu; and his cherished nieces and nephews, Isaac Artigue, Bradley...

Nelson L. Barth

Nelson L. Barth

May 4, 2026

Nelson L. Barth, age 89, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the oldest child of the late Nelson, Sr. and Ann (Grieb) Barth. A devoted husband, he was married to the late Patricia Barth for 62 years.

Nelson is survived by his loving children, Mary Ann (Glenn)...

Erin Winesett Coldiron

Erin Winesett Coldiron

May 3, 2026

Erin Winesett Coldiron, age 41, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of Bryan Gerald Winesett and Rhonda Thompson.

Erin was a free spirit at heart who loved living life on the edge. She was a believer and found comfort in her faith, knowing she would fly...

Nancy L. Kellner

Nancy L. Kellner

May 2, 2026

Nancy Lee Kellner, age 84, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Nancy was the daughter of the late Milton Lee Hax and Nellie Blanche (Cryer) Hax. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank P. Kellner, Jr.

Nancy spent most of her life in Bel Air, where...

Ryan Christopher Duvall

Ryan Christopher Duvall

May 1, 2026

Ryan Christopher Duvall, age 18, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026. Born in Jarrettsville, Maryland, Ryan was the beloved son of Michele (Sabia) Duvall and Jim Duvall.

Ryan was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William Duvall and Barbara Duvall, and his maternal grandparents, Frank Sabia and Velda Sabia.

He is survived by his sister, Jamie Duvall...

Alex Larry Bondarenko

Alex Larry Bondarenko

May 1, 2026

Alex Larry Bondarenko, age 76, of White Hall, Maryland, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Geffin Bondarenko and Tekla (Nikitin) Long.

Alex was the devoted husband of the late Marlane Evelyn (Donnelly) Bondarenko. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and later retired in 1996 after...

Brian Joseph Klein

Brian Joseph Klein

Apr 30, 2026

Brian Joseph Klein, age 53, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of John F. Klein, Jr. and the late Judith Anne (Deckelman) Lloyd.

Brian was known for his quick wit and sense of humor, often described as a natural comedian who could make anyone laugh. Above all, he...

Kathie Bellmyer

Kathie Bellmyer

Apr 29, 2026

Katherine “Kathie” Bellmyer has been reunited with her parents and her brother in heaven with her passing April 29 at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill. She was 75.

Kathie was born February 5, 1951 to Constance Mangano and Lewis Corkran. Growing up in a large, loving Italian family, Kathie is best remembered for her smile, her laughter, her...

James "Jim" John Richardson

James "Jim" John Richardson

Apr 28, 2026

James John Richardson, 85, of Street, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, James was the son of the late John G. Richardson and Stella (Richardson) Richardson. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents and his siblings: Mary Bankert, David Richardson, Annabelle Nickles, and...

Robert H. Roll

Robert H. Roll

Apr 27, 2026

Robert H. Roll, age 93. of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 27, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Robert was the beloved son of the late Jerome Roll and Dora (Sopher) Roll. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Gloria Rose Pleet.

Robert was the devoted husband of Carrie (Hutchison) Roll, with whom he...

Dudley K. Hinegardner

Dudley K. Hinegardner

Apr 27, 2026

Dudley K. Hinegardner, age 76, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late Franklin Hinegardner and the late Naomi Elizabeth “Liz” (Kenney) Harmon.

Dudley was the devoted husband of Mary E. (Kohls) Hinegardner, with whom he shared 33 loving years of marriage as of this past March....

Charles David Knopp

Charles David Knopp

Apr 25, 2026

Charles David Knopp, age 74, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, he was the son of the late Ernest Knopp and Lucy (Miller) Knopp.

David was the beloved husband of Susan Knopp, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Together, they built a life centered on family, hard work, and...

Betty Arlene Cooper

Betty Arlene Cooper

Apr 25, 2026

Betty Arlene Cooper, age 94, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Born in Reisterstown, Maryland, Betty was the beloved daughter of the late Amos Wesley Cole and Nina Clifta (Howard) Cole. She was the devoted wife of the late John Alexander Cooper.

In addition to her husband and parents, Betty was preceded in death by her siblings:...

Martha Maxine Cochran

Martha Maxine Cochran

Apr 24, 2026

Martha Maxine Cochran, age 91, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Born in Burke’s Garden, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Clifton Young, Sr. and Ida Ruth (Dillow) Young. She was also preceded in death by her beloved son, David P. Cochran.

Maxine, as she was known to those close to her, was...