Obituaries

Dec 18, 2025

Dec 18, 2025

Dec 18, 2025

Despina A. Nikitaras, age 79, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Abingdon, MD.

Born in Cairo, Egypt, Despina was the beloved daughter of Christos G. Antoniades and Anna C. (Stavropoulou) Antoniades, both of whom preceded her in death.

Despina was the devoted wife of Spiros Nikitaras, to whom she was married for 47 years. Together, they owned...

Dec 17, 2025

Edward M. Francis Lejk, age 76, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Laura Lejk (née Blaszak).

A loving husband, brother, uncle, grand uncle, and friend. He was a man of strong faith, opinions, and family loyalty.

He was a long-time employee at Bethlehem Steel...

Dec 14, 2025

GEORGE EDWARD HUTH, SR. September 12, 1937 – December 14, 2025

George Edward Huth, Sr. of Edgewood, was born September 12, 1937, in The City Hospital, Baltimore City, Maryland. George was the son of the late Edward Frank Huth and Ruth Sadie (Hall) Huth. George was the loving husband of over 59 years to Anna F. Huth (nee Inscore).

George grew up...

Dec 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of George Wilson Batzer, Jr.

George Wilson Batzer, Jr., age 91, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

George’s greatest joy was his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He leaves behind his loving wife, Nancy A. Batzer; his children, John Batzer and wife Deborah, and Laura Batzer and spouse...

Dec 12, 2025

Deborah Ann (Manfra) Stemmer, age 74, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, in Bel Air, MD surrounded by her family.

Deborah was born in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the beloved daughter of the late Frank A. Manfra, Sr. and Bernice E. (Frentz) Manfra.

She was the devoted wife of Thomas H. Stemmer and a loving mother, grandmother,...

Dec 10, 2025

Janet Elizabeth Dattoli, age 82, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, Janet was the beloved daughter of the late Edward William Smith and Lola Virginia (Little) Smith. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Gertrude Petr and Phyllis Evans, and by her brother, John Kelly.

Janet is survived by...

Dec 10, 2025

David Herman Pickle, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Chilhowie, Virginia, David was the son of the late Vance Herman Pickle and the late Hazel Frances (Hash) Pickle.

David is survived by his devoted wife, Carole (Dutton) Pickle, and his loving sons Keith Pickle and wife Mary and Stuart Pickle and wife Risa....

Dec 9, 2025

Caveisha Lee, 19, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in Edgewood, Maryland. Born in Montserrat, Caveisha was the beloved daughter of Denise Erica Wynter and Edread Nathnel Lee.

Caveisha was a current student at Harford Academy, where she had attended since 2017. She enjoyed listening to music and dancing, and especially loved watching Christmas lights, which brought her great joy.

She...

Dec 8, 2025

Alice Margaret Dencler, 99, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania. Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William Arthur Brown and Sara Jane (Clifford) Brown.

Alice was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Dencler; and her brother, William Brown.

She is survived by her children: Sharon (Louis) Baker, Mark (Angela) Dencler,...

Dec 8, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Viebrock, age 46, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, in Joppa, Maryland. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Elizabeth was the beloved daughter of Willard Fredrick “Fred” Passauer II and Kathy Ann (Wink) Passauer.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her brother, Willard “Billy” Passauer III.

She is survived by her daughter, Keely Viebrock; her son, John Viebrock; her mother,...

Dec 8, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” A. Wilkus, 76, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late Charles Wilkus and the late Sarah (Felcher) Wilkus. Jerry is survived by his devoted wife, Sally Marie (Beale) Wilkus, and his loving children: Nathan Wilkus, Lillian (Lynette) Wilkus, Jonathan...

Dec 7, 2025

William “Bill” Thomas Nehila, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on December 7, 2025. Born in Phillipsburg, NJ on June 18, 1933, he was the son of John F. Nehila and Victoria (Zeeman) Nehila. He graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1950 and then served in the US Navy from 1951 to 1955, during the Korean War.

“Bill” was married to...

Dec 5, 2025

James Allan Carroll, age 75, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, James was the son of the late James Carroll and the late Doris Lee (Whitlock) Carroll.

James was the devoted husband of his childhood sweetheart, Juanita Mae Carroll, with whom he shared over 56 long, loving years. Together they built a...

Dec 4, 2025

Cynthia Ann Hanson, 69, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, in York, Pennsylvania. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late David Francis Marll and Janice Lou (Freeland) Marll.

In addition to her parents, Cindy was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Michele Marll.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Sara Eberle and her husband,...

Dec 4, 2025

Virginia “Ginny” Lee Purcell, 82, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Havre De Grace.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Ginny was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Brewer and the late Lillian Virginia (Sullivan) Brewer. She was the beloved wife of the late John “Jack” James Purcell.

Ginny was preceded in death by her husband, John “Jack”...

Dec 3, 2025

Jarrett L. Mattheu, 33, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Baltimore, MD. He was born in Baltimore County and raised in Bel Air, MD. Jarrett was a loving son and friend whose radiant smile and warm presence lit up every room he entered. He is survived by his devoted parents, C. Michelle Clark (Darren),...

Dec 3, 2025

Dennis Franklin Hagner, 80, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, Dennis was the son of the late Russell Ensor Hagner and Audrey Matilda (Catterton) Hagner. He honorably served his country in the United States Army.

Dennis was a man of many interests and talents. An avid guitarist and lifelong music lover, he found great...

Dec 2, 2025

Thomas Sewitsky, Jr., 77, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Thomas Sewitsky, Sr., and Esther Marion (Smith) Sewitsky.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brother, William Sewitsky, and his sister, Esther DelRosso.

He is lovingly survived by his devoted partner...