Obituaries

Aug 26, 2025

Margaret Starkey Griffin “Peg” age 74, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Born at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late John Edward Starkey and Elfriede (Reuss) Starkey.

Margaret spent her childhood moving frequently with her parents as her dad served in the military. This upbringing instilled in her a...

Sep 1, 2025

Aug 30, 2025

Jessica Lynn Myers, age 42, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

Born in Maryland, Jessica was the beloved daughter of Joy Lynn (McBride) Hamburg and her stepdad Don Hamburg, and James William Myers Jr (father). Jessica was a loving daughter, devoted sister, cherished family member, and loyal friend to many.

In...

Aug 30, 2025

Albert Wesley Troyer (known as Wes to all), age 75, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Howard Edwin Troyer and Bessie Louise (Singleton) Troyer. A lifelong resident of Jarrettsville, Wes was married to his beloved wife, Patricia Troyer, for...

Aug 28, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Daniel Paul Godwin, age 67, of Abingdon, Maryland, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Daniel was born in Baltimore, MD, and was the beloved son of the late Milton and Patricia (Stebbing) Godwin.

Daniel, known as Dan was a loving husband to wife Kathleen Marie Godwin for...

Aug 27, 2025

Peggy Williston, Age 83, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Forest Hill.

Born in Bel Air, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Guy John Brewer and Lena River (Oliver) Brewer. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Wallace Williston, with whom she shared 39 years of marriage.

Peggy was a devoted homemaker...

Aug 27, 2025

Nancy Elizabeth Hawkins, age 85, of Darlington, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, to the late Paul Adams and Ruth Ella (Brimm) Adams.

Nancy was the beloved wife of the late William Franklin Hawkins and, previously, her first husband, the late Andrew Harrison Ledford. She was also preceded in death by...

Aug 26, 2025

James Robert Charvat, Age 76, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late James L. Charvat and Doris (Smith) Charvat.

James is survived by his devoted wife, Nancy J. (Henning) Charvat; his loving sisters, Karen (Bob) Hicks, Kathy Charvat (Rick Clarke), and...

Aug 25, 2025

Sara L. Cornett, age 91, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025. Born on June 27, 1934, in Westernport, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Leo Calvin Wilt and Enid Lucretia (Warnick) Wilt and stepdaughter of the late William Putnam. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles “Chuck” Ray Cornett, with...

Aug 25, 2025

Glenda Jean Shaver, age 79, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Glenmore Proffitt and Bertha Mae (Burton) Proffitt.

Glenda was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 52 years, Robert Lee Shaver. Together, they built a life centered around love, laughter, and family.

She...

Aug 24, 2025

Erin Elizabeth Bauguess-Kimes Age 47, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025, in Gettysburg, PA. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of Richard Warren and Susan Elizabeth (Turcea) Kimes.

Erin was the devoted wife of 29 years to Kimberly Ann Bauguess, and together they built a beautiful life centered around their family. She was...

Aug 23, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Wilson Cairnes, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and devoted member of the Harford County community. John passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the age of 75 in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, John was the cherished son of the late George Wilson Cairnes and Ida...

Aug 21, 2025

Douglas Dwight Hill, age 81, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025 in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Levelland, Texas on May 8, 1944 he was the son of Oren and Louise (Smith) Hill.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Karen, his loving son, Christopher (J.J.) Hill and his adoring grandchildren Brayden, Spencer and Kacey...

Aug 21, 2025

Angel David Cornier, age 49, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Angel was the beloved son of Lydia Delgado Gonzalez and the late Nelson Cornier.

Angel was preceded in death by his loving wife, Leslie Paris, and is leaving his current wife, Maria Vogel.

He is survived by his cherished children: Precious...

Aug 21, 2025

Lisa Ann Kelly, age 64, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, MD, Lisa was the beloved daughter of the late John Joseph Richmond and Patricia Ann (Moyer) Richmond.

Lisa was the devoted wife of the late David Gerald Kelly. Together, they built a beautiful life centered on love, laughter,...

Aug 21, 2025

Leroy Lochary, age 80, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in Forest Hill.

Leroy proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was stationed at Cam Ranh Bay as part of a field artillery Hawk Missile unit. Following his military service, he retired from General Motors in Baltimore.

Leroy married the...

Aug 20, 2025

Arvadella "Arvy" Jane Cornell, Age 87, of Parkville, MD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Born in Richford, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late George and Hazel Draper. She was the beloved wife of the late Ditmar “Dick” Cornell, with whom she shared a loving marriage until his passing more than 40 years ago. Arvy was also...

Aug 20, 2025

Rosemarie “Rose” Huffman, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Rose lived a long full life defined by kindness, strength, and unwavering devotion to those she held dear.

She was a beloved mother to five children, Carol Outlaw, Judith (Darlene) Griffith, Peggy Heimberger, Suzanne Griffith, and Christopher...

Aug 20, 2025

Chester Eugene Duncan, Jr., age 81, of Rosedale, MD, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Born in Bellwood, WV, he was the son of the late Chester Eugene Duncan, Sr. and Thelma Lee (Carroll) Duncan and the beloved husband of the late Linda Ann (Dunkle) Duncan.

Chester proudly served his country in the United States Army for four years and...

Aug 19, 2025

Joseph Francis Dannenfelser, 80, of Edgewood, MD passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Born in Baltimore, MD, Joe was the beloved son of the late Joseph George Dannenfelser and Kathleen C. (Ruth) Dannenfelser. Joe was the devoted husband of Regina Marie (Strzemienski) Dannenfelser, with whom he shared 57 wonderful years of marriage. Joe is survived by his...