Obituaries

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

Daniel Allen Dickerson, Sr.

Daniel Allen Dickerson, Sr.

May 19, 2025

Daniel Allen Dickerson, Sr., age 74, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 19, 2025. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Ralph Emerson Dickerson and Lorraine Mary Albertson (Bolle).

Daniel is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Linda Dickerson (née Smith), who remained his steadfast partner through life’s many journeys....

Bernard (Bernie) Everett Gemmill

Bernard (Bernie) Everett Gemmill

May 18, 2025

Bernard (Bernie) Everett Gemmill, age 73, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, Bernie was the beloved son of the late Doris (Deigert) Gemmill and James Everett Gemmill. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 41 years, Connie Joan Gemmill, as well as his brother, Gary Gemmill.

Bernie was a loving...

Daniel Robert Leaverton

Daniel Robert Leaverton

May 17, 2025

Daniel Robert Leaverton, age 80, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Daniel was the beloved son of the late Merle and Geraldine (Lynn) Leaverton.

Daniel proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. He was an active member of the American Legion Post in Bel Air and...

Hannelore Horsey

Hannelore Horsey

May 17, 2025

Hannelore Horsey, age 83, of Elkton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Born in Germany, Hannelore was the beloved daughter of the late Fritz Paul Robert Schneider and Gerde Anna Klara (Sulflow) Schneider. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, and treasured friend.

Hannelore is survived by her loving husband, Robert Lewis Horsey, with whom she shared...

Joseph "Dale" Quillen

Joseph "Dale" Quillen

May 16, 2025

Joseph "Dale" Quillen, 71, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Born in Havre de Grace, Dale was the beloved son of the late Luther Estil Quillen and the late Myrtle Jean (Quillen) Ruff. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Patricia Quillen, as well as his brother William Quillen.

Dale is survived by his...

Catherine Anna Webster

Catherine Anna Webster

May 15, 2025

Catherine Anna Webster, age 76, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Catherine was the beloved daughter of the late Howard Harry Bauer and Anna Helen (Rose) Bauer.

Catherine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She shared 55 wonderful years of marriage with her loving husband, William W. Webster. She...

Dorothy Stuart Goddard

Dorothy Stuart Goddard

May 15, 2025

Dorothy Stuart "Dottie" Goddard, age 85, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Dottie was the daughter of the late Edward Andrew Stuart and Dorothy Deborah (Duvall) Stuart. She was the beloved wife of Charles S. Goddard, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and partnership.

Dottie was a devoted...

Jo Ann Kopp

Jo Ann Kopp

May 14, 2025

Jo Ann Kopp, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland. She was 59 years old.

Born in Amityville, Long Island, New York, Jo Ann was the daughter of the late Joseph and Celeste (Passcucci) Parrino. She spent the majority of her childhood in Hollywood, Florida, before moving to...

Veronica Jean Arsenault

Veronica Jean Arsenault

May 14, 2025

Veronica Jean Arsenault, age 26, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Veronica was the beloved daughter of Rae B. (Horst) Gray and Conrad Louis Arsenault. She graduated from Joppatowne High School in 2017 and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in creative writing from Salisbury University in 2022.

Veronica had a...

Philip Anthony Mantik Jr.

Philip Anthony Mantik Jr.

May 14, 2025

Philip Anthony Mantik, Jr., age 28, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, he was the cherished son of Brenda L. (Behner) Mantik and Philip Anthony Mantik, Sr., and stepson of Sandy Mantik.

Philip is survived by his devoted father, Philip Mantik Sr., Stepmom Sandy Mantik and loving mother Brenda L. Mantik. He was a beloved...

Albert Falcone

Albert Falcone

May 14, 2025

Albert Falcone, 84, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Born in Maryland, he was the beloved husband of Victoria (Lombardi) Falcone.

Albert proudly served his country in the United States Navy as an electrician aboard the submarine, USS Proteus. A true patriot and hardworking man, he continued his life with the same dedication, becoming the "Mr....

Charles Hanson Reier

Charles Hanson Reier

May 14, 2025

Charles Hanson Reier, Sr., 68, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Baltimore. Born and raised in Baltimore, he was the son of the late David Andrew Reier and the late Thelma (Hanson) Reier.

Charles is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Helen Marie (Tosh) Reier. The couple was married on September 24, 1977,...

Robert B. Rovecamp

Robert B. Rovecamp

May 12, 2025

Robert Bruce Rovecamp, age 79, of Dundalk, MD passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025 surrounded by family. He was a man of few words, who never sought the spotlight, but is the center of countless unforgettable stories.

There was nothing that Robert could not fix and no adventure that he was not willing to undertake. He found great joy in...

Ana Dolores Murillo

Ana Dolores Murillo

May 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ana Dolores Murillo, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend. Ana was born in Cali, Colombia, to the late Alberto and Aura Narvaez. She ultimately made her home in Jarrettsville, Maryland, where she lived a full and vibrant life until her peaceful departure from this world on May 12, 2025,...

Doris Mellor

Doris Mellor

May 12, 2025

Doris “Dori” Marie Unverzagt Mellor, beloved mother and grandmother, bid us "fare thee well" on May 12, 2025, at the age of 95. She was lovingly known as Dori Mae to her late beloved parents Karl Charles William and Annie Dohrman Unverzagt.

Born on December 16, 1929, in Catonsville, Maryland, she was raised on her father’s dairy farm on the property...

Doris Baugess Struve

Doris Baugess Struve

May 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Doris Bauguess Struve, who left this world on May 12, 2025, at the age of 85 to be with her Lord and Savior. Doris was born on March 26, 1940, in Street, MD, and spent her life dedicated to family, work, and her community.

Doris was a dedicated homemaker. Many...

Herman Peter Hagan, Sr.

Herman Peter Hagan, Sr.

May 12, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Herman Peter Hagan, Sr., who departed this life on May 12, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on October 26, 1938, in Baltimore, MD, Herman lived a life marked by dedication, love, and service to his family and community.

Herman was a proud veteran of the United States Navy,...

Patricia J. Roberts

Patricia J. Roberts

May 11, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Patricia Joan Roberts, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, who passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at the age of 83.

Born on February 27, 1942, in Baltimore, Maryland, Patricia spent her career as a Human Resource Advisor in the insurance industry, where she was known...

Robert Joseph Novotny

Robert Joseph Novotny

May 10, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Joseph Novotny, a beloved father and cherished grandfather, who departed this world on May 10, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland. Robert was born on December 5, 1938, in Baltimore, Maryland, and led a life characterized by hard work and dedication.

As a proud steelworker at Bethlehem Steel, Robert exemplified...

David W. Amoss

David W. Amoss

May 8, 2025

David Willard “Dave” Amoss, 47, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away on May 8th, 2025. Born on February 21, 1978 in Baltimore, Maryland, Dave graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS degree in computer science and engineering. He then obtained a masters of science degree from the John’s Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering. He worked many years as a...