Obituaries

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

Marion Oliva

Marion Oliva

Feb 19, 2026

Marion Oliva, age 101, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the beloved daughter of the late Raphael Squitieri and Mary (Alfano) Squitieri.

Marion was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Thomas Oliva; her first husband, Frank Bilello; her sister, Phyllis Russo; her sister, Marie Sorace; her brother, Vincent...

Tom Lull

Tom Lull

Feb 12, 2026

Tom Lull, age 76, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Allen Calvin Lull and the late Beatrice Mary (Wagner) Lull.

Tom was preceded in death by his father, Allen Lull; his mother, Beatrice Lull; his sister, Sandi Kowalewski; and his first wife, Jean (née Kreutzer) Lull.

He...

Mark Gregory Stec

Mark Gregory Stec

Jan 29, 2026

Due to the Weather the Graveside Service has been postponed until Wednesday Feb 25, 2026

Mark Gregory Stec, age 62, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Bel Air, MD.

Born in Elkton, Maryland, Mark was the beloved son of Frank Stec and Norma (Walker) Stec, both of whom survive him. Mark is also survived by his...

Margaret Boppert Fulton

Margaret Boppert Fulton

Feb 24, 2026

Margaret Boppert Fulton, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Belcamp, Maryland. Born in Staten Island, New York, before moving to New Jersey, Margaret was the beloved daughter of the late Margaret Mary (Dann) Boppert and Walter Justus Boppert, II.

Margaret was the devoted wife of her college sweetheart, Douglas Fulton, whom she married in 1979. She was...

Nancy Lee Scaff

Nancy Lee Scaff

Feb 24, 2026

With profound love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Nancy Scaff, who was born on September 14, 1947, in Baltimore and passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026.

She is lovingly survived by her three children: her son Sean Scaff, her daughter Monique Meyers, and her daughter Stephanie Meyers.

Her three grandchildren — the true light of her life —...

Michael K. Burns

Michael K. Burns

Feb 22, 2026



Michael K. Burns

Avid globetrotter and longtime Baltimore Sun journalist Michael K. Burns died February 22, 2026. He resided in Phoenix, Baltimore County, for many years.

In various positions from reporter to columnist to foreign correspondent, Burns worked for The Baltimore Sun for 35 years, retiring in 2004 as an editorial writer.

As a young newsman in 1965, he joined friends intending to...

Timothy "Tim" A. Harney

Timothy "Tim" A. Harney

Feb 22, 2026

Timothy Arthur Harney (“Timmy”) of Fallston, Maryland passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, humor, loyalty, and deep devotion to those he loved most.

Born on April 2, 1957, in Baltimore, Maryland, Timmy was a proud Marylander through and through. He graduated from Towson High School and went on to complete four...

Eleanor F. Fabiszak Dean

Eleanor F. Fabiszak Dean

Feb 22, 2026

Eleanor F. Fabiszak Dean, age 92, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Eleanor lived a long and vibrant life defined by her love of family, friends, and community.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Martin Joseph Schrader and the late Theresa O. (Watroba) Schrader. Eleanor was the devoted wife...

Pat Delgado

Pat Delgado

Feb 21, 2026

Pat Delgado, age 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Churchville, Maryland.

Born in California, Patricia was the beloved daughter of the late Ira Huron Verill, Sr. and RoseAnne Elizabeth (Markel) Verill. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Celestino Magadia Delgado; her daughter, Denette White; her sister, Peggy Crimi; her brother, Ira Verill; and her...

Robert Michael Marzicola

Robert Michael Marzicola

Feb 20, 2026

Robert Michael Marzicola, age 73, of Edgewood, MD, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Robert was the beloved son of the late Robert J. Marzicola and the late Evelyn M. (Harvey) Marzicola. He shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with the love of his life, the late Bonnie Jo Marzicola.

Robert was a devoted family man who took...

Joyce Wilson

Joyce Wilson

Feb 16, 2026

Joyce Wilson, age 73, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Margaret Elizabeth (Lowe) McDonald.

Joyce shared more than 50 beautiful years with her devoted partner, Donna MacWha, a lifetime built on love, friendship, and unwavering devotion. Together, they created a warm and welcoming home...

Kathryn Anne Fabula

Kathryn Anne Fabula

Feb 15, 2026

Kathryn Anne Fabula, age 39, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Conowingo, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of Nancy Irene (Shipley) Defeo and Edward Albert Fabula.

Kathryn is survived by her fiancé Ellie Reed, her mother, Nancy Defeo and her stepdad, Christopher; her father, Edward Fabula; her sister, Kristelle Waddell and her husband Michael;...

Charles "Chip" Heaps

Charles "Chip" Heaps

Feb 15, 2026

Charles William “Chip” Heaps Jr., 68, of Chestertown, Maryland, passed away on February 15, 2026, as the result of a tragic event at his home.

Born in Havre de Grace and raised in Harford County, Chip carried with him the values of hard work, loyalty, and a deep love of the outdoors that shaped him from an early age. An Eagle...

Oscar P. Delacruz

Oscar P. Delacruz

Feb 14, 2026

Oscar P. Delacruz, 81, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Aberdeen.

Born in the Philippines, Oscar was the beloved son of the late Avelino Delacruz and the late Benita (Pasion) Delacruz.

Oscar was the devoted husband of 55 years to Elizabeth Aquino Delacruz. He was a loving and proud father to Ricky Delacruz, Arnold Delacruz, and Joyce...

Cynthia Richards Cunningham

Cynthia Richards Cunningham

Feb 14, 2026

Cynthia Richards Cunningham, 73, of Bel Air, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Born in Ohio, Cynthia lived a life defined by love, generosity, and unwavering devotion to her family, students, and community.

Cynthia was the beloved daughter of the late Robert Carl Richards and the late Lois Virginia (Shaul) Richards.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Steven William...

Robert C. Hart, D.D.S.

Robert C. Hart, D.D.S.

Feb 14, 2026

Dr. Robert C. Hart, D.D.S., age 97, Rocky Point, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

Born in Odessa, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Odbert Harley Hart and Grace Helen (Samples) Hart. The family home was in Bomont, WV.

Robert was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving for four years as a dentist....

Accursia "Lisa" Moncada Klug

Accursia "Lisa" Moncada Klug

Feb 14, 2026

Accursia “Lisa” Moncada Klug, age 82, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Aberdeen, MD.

Born in Sicily, Italy, Accursia immigrated to the United States at the age of 12 with her family. They settled in West Virginia, where they built a life together and where she would later meet the love of her life, Hilary...

Donald Leroy Miller

Donald Leroy Miller

Feb 13, 2026

Donald Leroy Miller, age 66, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Charles Richard Miller and the late Frances Marlene (Hayes) Miller.

He is survived by his loving sister, Linda Wilson and his brother, Bobby Miller.

Donald dedicated over 30 years of his life working...