Obituaries

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

Minnie "Joann" Alley

Minnie "Joann" Alley

Aug 4, 2026

Minnie “Joann” Alley, age 93, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Born in Austinville, Virginia, Minnie was the beloved daughter of the late Pierce Poole and the late Mary (Slate) Poole.

Minnie was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Thurl Alley; her daughter, Patricia Reynolds; and her eight siblings.

She is survived by her loving son, Douglas...

Laurie Ann Akers

Laurie Ann Akers

Aug 3, 2026

Laurie Ann Akers, age 64, of Middle River, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Laurie was the beloved daughter of the late William Jackson and the late Arlene (Rebbert) Jackson.

Laurie shared a loving marriage with her husband, Jeffrey "Rock" Akers, who remained by her side throughout their years together.

Laurie had a vibrant spirit and...

Bruce D. Conklin

Bruce D. Conklin

Aug 3, 2026

Bruce D. Conklin, age 75, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Bruce was the beloved son of the late Leroy Conklin and the late Evelyn (Anthony) Conklin.

Bruce was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and loyal friend whose greatest joy was the family he built and cherished. He and his beloved...

Karen Jean Eyler (Ferracci)

Karen Jean Eyler (Ferracci)

Aug 2, 2026

Karen Jean Eyler (Ferracci), age 71, of Bel Air, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Karen was the beloved daughter of the late Michael Donald Ferracci and the late Dolores Marie (Otter) Ferracci.

Karen dedicated 47 years of her life to Mercy, where she built a career marked by commitment, compassion, and hard...

Elder "Santos" Olivert Ordonez-Lopez

Elder "Santos" Olivert Ordonez-Lopez

Aug 1, 2026

Elder “Santos” Olivert Ordonez-Lopez, age 25, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Santos was the beloved son of Dublas Nery Ordonez-Lopez and Dina Lopez Samayoa.

Santos was a joyful, charismatic young man whose kind heart, contagious sense of humor, and unwavering love for his family and faith touched everyone who knew him. A devoted...

Jeanne Elizabeth Chinskey

Jeanne Elizabeth Chinskey

Aug 1, 2026

Jeanne Elizabeth Chinskey, age 79, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Jeanne was the beloved daughter of the late Edward John Pazdersky and the late Dorothy Mary (Hintenach) Pazdersky. She was the devoted wife of John Paul Chinskey, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and family.

Jeanne was the heart...

Debra L. Hughes

Debra L. Hughes

Jul 31, 2026

Debra L. Hughes, age 69, of Aberdeen, MD passed away on July 31, 2026. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the beloved daughter of the late William Howard Boothe Jr. and Myrna Fay (Farris) Fruend, and the devoted wife of the late Raymond Woodrow Hughes.

Debra never met a stranger. She had a gift for making everyone feel welcome and was...

Helen Clark

Helen Clark

Jul 31, 2026

Helen Clark, age 91, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Helen was the beloved daughter of her late parents, Robert Fitzell Krauk and Lynette Bernice (Edwards) Krauk. She and her late husband David Earl Clark were married for more than fifty years.

Helen was devoted to music, and served for more than forty...

Frances Carole Yates

Frances Carole Yates

Jul 31, 2026

Frances Carole Yates passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026 in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Edward Alexander Aus and the late Jennie (Lucko) Aus.

In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her devoted husband, William H. Yates, and her beloved son, Matthew Yates

She is lovingly...

Raymond Joseph Agnello

Raymond Joseph Agnello

Jul 30, 2026

Raymond Joseph Agnello, age 84, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Born in New Britain, Connecticut, Ray was the beloved son of the late Joseph Ciarcia Agnello and his late wife Estelle Kubas Agnello.

In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sandra Halladay Agnello.

He is lovingly survived by his...

Brian Schaeffer

Brian Schaeffer

Jul 28, 2026

Brian Allen Schaeffer, age 27, of Street, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Brian was the beloved son of Mark Allan Schaeffer and Sandra Lynn (Booze) Schaeffer.

Brian was a kind-hearted young man who had a passion for learning and enjoyed expanding his knowledge through self-study. Curious by nature, he was largely self-taught and loved reading...

Cynthia May Barben-Givans

Cynthia May Barben-Givans

Jul 27, 2026

Cynthia (Cindy) May Barben Givans, age 71 of Aldino, Maryland, passed away at her home on Monday, July 27, 2026. She was a cherished wife, sister, grandmother, and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her beloved husband of 26 years, James Page Givans; her sister Becky Barben Stout (Jon); her brother...

Ron Schoelkopf

Ron Schoelkopf

Jul 26, 2026

Ronald Lee Schoelkopf, age 64, of White Hall, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Ronald was the beloved son of the late Calvin Charles Schoelkopf and the late Hazel Virginia (Gladden) Schoelkopf.

Ronald had a passion for cars, real estate, and his beloved dogs. Often described as a true car fanatic, he took great...

Donna Jean Rea

Donna Jean Rea

Jul 26, 2026

Donna Jean Rea transitioned from her earthly life into the loving arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, July 26. Born on February 4, 1944, to the late Leoma Mae (Foote) Davisson and Bernard (Beau) Davisson, Donna was raised in the beautiful mountains of Western Maryland, specifically in the small close-knit town of Westernport. Donna’s mother instilled in her...

David Lee Boys

David Lee Boys

Jul 24, 2026

David Lee Boys, age 75, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026 at his home in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Delaware, David was the son of the late Walter Boys and the late Alice Ethel (Oliver) Boys. He was the devoted husband of the late Gail Boys with whom he shared a loving marriage.

David proudly served...

Garlin Ray Hobson, Jr.

Garlin Ray Hobson, Jr.

Jul 24, 2026

Garlin Ray Hobson, Jr., age 73, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026.

Born in Maryland, Garlin was the beloved son of the late Garlin Ray Hobson, Sr. and the late Betty Jean (Parker) Hobson.

Garlin shared his life with his beloved wife, Patricia Hobson. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he was truly the heart of his...

Dolores Holbrook Cullum

Dolores Holbrook Cullum

Jul 24, 2026

Dolores Holbrook Cullum

Beloved wife of Russell R. Cullum of Brogue, PA went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2026. Born March 24, 1946, she was the youngest of ten children born to Verna (Johnson) Holbrook and Gilbert Cecil Holbrook of Street, MD.

She attended elementary school at Slate Ridge School and attended high school at North Harford High...