Obituaries
Local obituaries for Abingdon, Bel Air, Jarrettsville, MD, and surrounding areas.
William Henry Johnson
Jul 11, 2025
William Henry Johnson, age 82, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Bill was a proud veteran, loving husband, devoted father, and cherished grandfather and great-grandfather.
Bill served his country honorably in the United States Army for 21 years, achieving the rank of Sergeant. Following his military service, he continued his...
John William "Bill" Poole, Jr.
Jul 14, 2025
John William "Bill" Poole, Jr., age 88 of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 14, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Ruth Ann Poole and they shared 61 wonderful years together before her passing in August of 2023. He loved her dearly and deeply missed her.
Born on August 8, 1936, Bill was the only child...
Carolyn Ross Youngberg
Jul 20, 2025
Carolyn Ross Youngberg, 5 March 1933- 20 July 2025, Born in Raleigh, NC to William Ross and Velma Asenath (Wheeler) Kelly.
Carolyn attended Patterson Park High School and graduated from Towson State Teacher’s College in 1955. At a Baltimore USO dance, she met Dean Youngberg, who was serving in the U.S. Navy. They married in 1956 and moved to Iowa, where...
David Arthur Carson, Sr.
Jul 19, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for his life, we announce the passing of Rev. Dr. David A. Carson Sr., a devoted husband, cherished father, and beloved grandfather, who entered eternal rest peacefully on July 19, 2025.
Born on February 29, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, David was a true gentleman—humble, kind, disciplined, and full of gracious wisdom. His life was...
Emonne LaShay Burgess
Jul 18, 2025
Beloved Daughter, Sister, Granddaughter, Niece & Friend
Emonne LaShay Burgess, age 14, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, Emonne was the cherished daughter of Brittany Tierara (Ballard) Burgess and Daniel Burgess, Sr.
Emonne was a vibrant and creative young soul who had just completed the 8th grade at Magnolia Middle School. A gifted...
Ann Chatterton Klimas
Jul 18, 2025
Ann Chatterton Klimas, age 78, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, Ann was the beloved daughter of the late Louise (McDormand) Chatterton and the late Alfred Francis Chatterton, Jr.
Ann was married for 50 loving years to her devoted husband, Andrew Stephen Klimas. Together they built a life centered on family,...
Timothy J. Byrne Lt. Col Ret. USAF
Jul 18, 2025
Timothy Joseph Byrne Lt Col Ret. USAF, age 72, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025. Born in Washington, DC, Tim was the beloved son of the late Leo Joseph Byrne and Jennie (Kozela) Byrne.
Tim is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 40 years, Jacquelyn Ann Byrne (née Hribar). He was a loving...
Tom Watson
Jul 16, 2025
Thomas Dale Watson, age 81, of Darlington, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home, with family by his side, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Born in Colora, Maryland, he was the son of the late Bledsue George Watson and Ester Halie (Anderson) Watson.
Known to most as Tom, he was the beloved husband of 62 years to Barbara Lee Watson (née...
Amos O'Neill Harris
Jul 16, 2025
Amos O’Neill Harris, age 81, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Born in Ewing Virginia, he was the son of the late Beryl Jones Harris and Lydia Ann (Ayers) Harris. He was the devoted husband of the late Brenda Jane Harris, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.
A proud U.S. Army Veteran, Amos lived...
William "Bill" Alexander Heron
Jul 15, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William Alexander Heron, who died peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Forest Hill, Maryland, at the age of 77.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, William was the beloved son of the late Wallace Henry Heron Jr. and Norma Louise (Conrades) Heron.
William is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 60...
Jerry Larner
Jul 14, 2025
Gerald James (Jerry) Larner, Jr., age 88, of Ellicott City, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025.
Born in Maryland in February 1937, Gerald was the beloved son of the late Gerald James Larner, Sr. and the late Regina Harkins Larner. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Sue Zdenek and his brother-in-law, Jack Kelly.
Gerald is survived...
Barbara Stratton
Jul 14, 2025
Barbara Ann Donahue Stratton, a devoted mother, grandmother, educator, and community leader, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland, at the age of 90, following complications from a fall.
Born on February 25, 1935, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Barbara was the eldest of three daughters of Eugene John Donahue, Jr. and Mathilda Josephine Kopteschny Donahue. She graduated from...
Ilse Eva Kerr
Jul 14, 2025
Ilse Eva Kerr, age 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Germany, Ilse built a full and meaningful life rooted in compassion, service, and love for her family and heritage.
She was the cherished daughter of the late Alexander Jankowski and Margaret Jankowski (nee Willkomm). Ilse was preceded in death by her beloved...
Betty Joyce Harris
Jul 13, 2025
Betty Joyce Harris, age 86, passed away on July 13, 2025, at Franklin Square Hospital. She was born in Whittier, NC. The daughter of the late Louise Hudson and Frank Kinsland. Joyce was married to Vester Harris for 62 years until his death in 2017. She obtained a BA degree in accounting from Harford Community College. She retired from Blue...
William "Jeff" Thomas Jefferson
Jul 13, 2025
William Thomas Jefferson, known as Jeff to everyone, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025. He was 83. Born in Burlington, NJ on 02/08/1942 and moved to Chestertown, MD at the age of 13. He Graduated from Sudlersville High School, 1960, and Salisbury State College in 1964.
Jeff was a teacher at Bel Air High School for 37 years, where...
Phillip Dyer Mackenzie
Jul 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Phillip Dyer Mackenzie, who departed this life peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025, with his grandson Patrick by his side. He was 67 years old.
Born in Santa Ana, California, Phil was the beloved son of the late Donald Grant Mackenzie and Marianne (Bernardini) Ibarra, and the devoted husband of the late Sharon...
Cynthia Louise Jones
Jul 12, 2025
Cynthia Caughill Jones, of Forest Hill, MD, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 12, 2025. She was 63 years old. Born in Baltimore on March 4, 1962, she was the beloved daughter of the late Norman John Caughill and Mary Elizabeth Matthews.
A graduate of John Carroll High School, Class of 1980, Cindy married the love...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
About
McComas Family Funeral Homes remembers and is a collection of obituaries for Abingdon, Bel Air, & Jarrettsville in Maryland. With services throughout Abingdon that are updated regularly. Find local Abingdon, Bel Air, & Jarrettsville, MD obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.
