Obituaries

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

Steven Rozankowski

Steven Rozankowski

Aug 11, 2025

Steven Rozankowski

Age 70, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Steven was the beloved son of the late John and Margaret (McDougall) Rozankowski. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Cheryl, and Barbara.

Steven was married to his lovely wife of 44 years, Loretta (Schatz) Rozankowski.and was the devoted father of Matthew...

William D. Hooper, Jr.

William D. Hooper, Jr.

Aug 5, 2025

William Davis Hooper, Jr., age 86, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland he was the son of the late William Davis Hooper, Sr. and Ruth Virginia (Strong) Moore. He was the beloved husband of over 50 years the late Mary Louise Hooper (Walter).

William attended the University of Maryland and the University...

RJ Culler

RJ Culler

Jul 15, 2025

“RJ” Culler, affectionately known as "RJ" by his family and "Richie" by his friends, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Born to Rick Culler Sr. and Jenny Winebrenner, RJ grew up surrounded by a close-knit and loving family. He was a kind and adventurous soul who lived life with enthusiasm. He had a deep love for skateboarding and was known...

Jack MacDougall

Jack MacDougall

Aug 12, 2025

John “Jack” W. MacDougall, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 12, 2025, 3 days short of his 82nd birthday.

Jack was born on August 15, 1943 in Newark, New Jersey. He was the son of John W. MacDougall II, and Clare (Muehler) MacDougall. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Evelyn (MacDougall) Kling.

Jack’s...

John W. Kahoe

John W. Kahoe

Aug 12, 2025

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Gregory James Blake

Gregory James Blake

Aug 11, 2025

Gregory James Blake, age 56, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, in Bel Air.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Gregory was the beloved son of Susan L. (Konop) Blake and the late James H. Blake. He is survived by his loving mother, Susan L. Blake; his sister, Amy Blake; his partner of 20 years Mickey Balinovic and...

Dang Hong Huynh

Dang Hong Huynh

Aug 11, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dang Hong Huynh, age 72, who passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland. He resided in Brick, NJ for the past 45 years also having a lake house in Delaware.

Dang was born in Vietnam, the beloved son of the late Danh Kim Huynh and Sam...

Elaine P. Williams

Elaine P. Williams

Aug 5, 2025

Elaine Brookhart (Putnam) Williams, age 81, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

Born in Fountain Green, MD, Elaine was the daughter of the late Walter Lee Putnam and Louise Preston (Brookhart) Putnam. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, R. Neal Williams Jr., as well as her brother, Hayward Putnam, and sisters, Sandra...

Donald H. Twitty

Donald H. Twitty

Aug 5, 2025

Donald Harriet Twitty, age 79, of Towson, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Born in Annapolis, Maryland, he was the son of the late Kirby Leon Twitty and Martha Harriet (Shute) Twitty.

Donald spent his career as a sanitary engineer, having worked at both Turf Valley and Lorien Riverside before retiring. He had a lifelong curiosity and loved...

Claudia Perry Sconion

Claudia Perry Sconion

Aug 4, 2025

Claudia Perry Sconion, age 76, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away with her family beside her on August 4, 2025. Born in Hertford County, North Carolina, Claudia was the daughter of the late Archie Gordan Perry and Claudine (Peele) Perry.

A Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) retiree with more than 35 years in the classroom at Edgewood High School (EHS) and additional...

Frances Mauldin

Frances Mauldin

Aug 4, 2025

Frances Virginia Mauldin, age 99, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025. Born in Renick, West Virginia, Frances was the daughter of the late John Alexander Cornwell and Julia Alafir (Hankins) Cornwell.

Frances was a fiercely independent, strong-willed woman with a deep love for the outdoors and an unmatched ability to fix just about anything—from her lawn...

Merel Dean Meyer

Merel Dean Meyer

Aug 2, 2025

Merel Dean Meyer, age 84, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Born in Greeley, Colorado, he was the son of the late Merel Theodore Meyer and Viola Mary (Kiesel) Meyer.

Merel proudly served his country in the United States Army for over 30 years, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. A decorated veteran and a proud...

James & Joanna Akczinski

James & Joanna Akczinski

2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Frank Akczinski, who died on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, and his beloved wife, Joanna Helena Akczinski, who passed away just two days later, on Monday, August 4, 2025, in Havre De Grace, Maryland.

James and Joanna were devoted to each other in...

Josephine Spann Magness-Murtaugh

Josephine Spann Magness-Murtaugh

Aug 1, 2025

Josephine Spann Magness-Murtaugh of Bel Air, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Born in Morristown, New Jersey, Josephine was the beloved daughter of the late Josephine Eble Spann and Paul Joseph Spann. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, J. Henry Magness Sr., by her loving second spouse, Thomas Murtaugh, and by...

Marie C. Tanner

Marie C. Tanner

Aug 1, 2025

Marie C. Tanner, age 80, of Nottingham, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in New York City, Marie was the cherished daughter of the late Joseph Acquista and Lucy Mary (Occhipinti) Acquista. She was the beloved wife of Roy Howard Tanner, her husband and partner in life for...

Catherine D. Weckel

Catherine D. Weckel

Jul 31, 2025

Catherine Dwyer Weckel, age 89, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Catherine was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas Dwyer and Marion (O’Hearn) Dwyer.

Catherine was the loving and devoted wife of Edward C. Weckel. Together, they built a beautiful life filled with love, family, and meaningful memories. She was...

Helen B. Morena

Helen B. Morena

Jul 31, 2025

Helen Blanch Morena, 93, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Born in Bakersville, North Carolina, Helen was the beloved daughter of the late Arnold Jacob Gouge and Eva Jane (McKinney) Gouge. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Pat Robert Morena, with whom she shared many cherished years.

Helen was also preceded in death...