Obituaries

Mar 17, 2026

Ralph V. Crouse, Jr., age 81, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Born in Maryland, he was the son of the late Harriett Elizabeth (Patton) Crouse and Ralph V. Crouse, Sr. He attended Bel Air Elementary and High Schools and graduated in 1962 from North Harford High School.

Ralph will be remembered for his hilarious personality...

Mar 17, 2026

Lieselotte Maria (Probst) Noël, age 95, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on March 17th at her home in Edgewood, Maryland

Born in Rotthal Münster, Bavaria, she was the daughter of the late Wilhelm Remm and Elisabeth Probst Remm of Brannenburg Am Inn, Bavaria, and wife of the late SFC Joseph A. Noël, United States Army. She was a member of the...

Mar 16, 2026

Mar 16, 2026

Charles D. Alves, 77, of Belcamp, Maryland, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026.

Born to the late Arnaldo Alves and Amelia (Piques) Alves, Charles was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He proudly served his country as a Vietnam Veteran and Army Ranger.

In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his brother, John Alves; and his...

Mar 15, 2026

Charles E. Morris, Jr., 84, passed away on March 15, 2026, after a long struggle with dementia. He is now at peace.

Born in 1941 in Baltimore, Chuck enjoyed a youth full of adventure only the city could offer. As a teenager, he moved with his parents and brother to Harford County, where he attended North Harford High School, graduating “cutest...

Mar 14, 2026

W. Bruce Grammer August 12, 1941 – March 14, 2026

W. Bruce Grammer, age 84, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Born in Baltimore on August 12, 1941, Bruce was a man defined by his faith, his family, and his tireless spirit. After graduating from the University...

Mar 14, 2026

Andrew “Andy” Joseph Stritch, Sr., 83, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Andy was the son of the late Andrew Jackson Stritch and Angela (Diblasi) Stritch. He was the beloved husband of Cathy K. Stritch, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.

Andy dedicated 45 years of service...

Mar 13, 2026

Stanley Joseph John Szczepanski Jr., age 70, of Joppa, Maryland (formerly of street, Md for 24 years) passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Stanley Joseph John Szczepanski, Sr. and Catherine Elizabeth (Heckner) Szczepanski. Stanley was the beloved husband of the late Victoria Szczepanski, with whom he shared 45 long...

Mar 13, 2026

Carmen J. Cole, age 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Bel Air, Maryland surrounded by her loving family. Born in Franklin, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Earl Smith and Elizabeth (Fritts) Schumacher.

In addition to her parents, Carmen was preceded in death by her step father J.Phillip Shumacher, brother, Jerry Smith, and...

Mar 12, 2026

Louise Farrington, 92, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at her home.

Born in Laurel Springs, North Carolina, Louise was the daughter of the late George Dewey Miller and Jennie (Viers) Miller.

Louise was the beloved wife of Robert Farrington, with whom she shared 71 wonderful years of marriage. Prior to having children, she worked as...

Mar 12, 2026

Jesse H. Evans, Jr., age 72, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Essex, Maryland.

Born in Danville, Virginia, he was the son of the late Jesse Herbert Evans, Sr. and Lillie Mae (Wilson) Evans.

Jesse was an electrician for McLaughlin Electric for many years. He also worked at Wal-Mart in Dundalk. He loved spending time with his dogs, listening to...

Mar 12, 2026

Mar 11, 2026

Mar 11, 2026

Terrance Jaden Jones, age 18, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Baltimore.

Terrance was born in Maryland to Kierra Brown and Edward Jones.

Terrance was a kind young man who did not ask for much. Whatever he wanted, he worked hard to achieve. He was a gentle kid who grew into a great young man. Terrance loved his parents, siblings,...

Mar 11, 2026

William “Bill” C. Pickett, D.C., 82, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away peacefully at his home on March 11, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Baltimore on March 24, 1943, Bill was the son of the late Leonard Charles and Alice Thompson Pickett.

Doctor Pickett is survived by his loving wife of nearly sixty years, Katherine “Kitty” Endslow Pickett, sons...

Mar 11, 2026

Jerry Dell Thompson, 87, of Glen Arm, Maryland, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Born in Charleston, West Virginia, Jerry was the son of the late Delmar Henry Thompson and Wilda Jeanette (Purdy) Thompson.

Jerry shared nearly 63 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Sally Ann Thompson. A devoted husband, father, grandfather,...

Mar 10, 2026

Robert Wayne Whetzel, age 65, of Bel Air, Maryland, affectionately known as “Wayne”, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Born in Bethesda, Maryland, he was the son of the late Katherine Louise (Starner) Berry and Robert William Whetzel.

Wayne was a graduate of Bel Air High School, Class of 1978, where he proudly played varsity basketball. After graduation, he began...

Mar 9, 2026

Sharon M. King, age 75, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William Marx Elliott and Georgia Roanna (Martin) Elliott.

Sharon was married to her beloved husband, Stephen King, for 55 years. Born and raised in Harford County, she spent her entire life in the community...

Mar 7, 2026

Mar 7, 2026