Obituaries

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

Virginia Dresher Meoli

Virginia Dresher Meoli

Jan 17, 2026

Virginia “Ginny” Dresher Meoli, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and woman of deep faith, was born on November 28, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She lived a life marked by devotion—to God, to family, and to service—and leaves behind a legacy of quiet strength, faithfulness, and love.

Ginny’s early life was shaped by a series of family moves that reflected both opportunity and...

Kathleen "Kathy" D. Fischer

Kathleen "Kathy" D. Fischer

Jan 17, 2026

Kathleen “Kathy” D. Fischer, age 77, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Bel Air, MD.

Kathleen was born in Baltimore City, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Edward Charles Kuhn and the late Bessie Dolores (Griffin) Dennis.

Kathleen was the beloved wife of James E. Fischer, to whom she was married for 58 years. During...

Ron Billingsley

Ron Billingsley

Jan 16, 2026

Ron Billingsley, age 79, of Abingdon, MD, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Ronald was the son of the late Thomas Billingsley and Helen (Thompson) Billingsley.

Ronald proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard. He dedicated many years of service to the Baltimore City Police Department, where he rose through the ranks and...

Brenda Carroll

Brenda Carroll

Jan 16, 2026

Brenda Carroll, age 74, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, in Aberdeen, MD.

Brenda was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, and was the beloved daughter of Verley Odell Younce and Bina Elizabeth (Furchess) Younce, both of whom preceded her in death.

She was the devoted wife of Elmore Carroll, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage....

Lawrence "Larry" E. Burton

Lawrence "Larry" E. Burton

Jan 16, 2026

Lawrence “Larry” Burton, age 88, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Larry was the beloved son of the late Lawrence Andrew Burton and Dorothy Willamina (Kohler) Burton. A proud veteran, Larry served his country honorably.

Larry was united in marriage to Iris A. (Friese) Burton for 68 years, a loving partnership that...

Henry Lee Berry

Henry Lee Berry

Jan 15, 2026

Henry Lee Berry, age 69, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Bel Air, MD.

Henry was born in Oak Hill, West Virginia, to Margaret Carol (Poteet) Berry and the late John Earl Berry.

Henry married his high school sweetheart, Melanie Berry, and together they shared 50 years of marriage, building a life rooted in love, laughter, and...

Joseph Edward Wienecke, Jr.

Joseph Edward Wienecke, Jr.

Jan 15, 2026

On January 15, 2026, Joseph Edward Wienecke, Jr. passed away. Devoted husband of Joan C. Wienecke (nee Benson), beloved father of Joseph E. Wienecke III and Dawnn and James B. Wienecke and Renee; loving son of the late Joseph Edward Wienecke, Sr. and Hester Jean Wienecke (nee Masters); cherished brother of Lavonda Sue Ison, Denise Tomaschefsky, and the late Marcel...

Joseph Lemuel Esworthy,Jr.

Joseph Lemuel Esworthy,Jr.

Jan 15, 2026

Joseph L. Esworthy, Jr., age 72, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Bel Air, MD.

Joseph was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the son of the late Joseph L. Esworthy, Sr., and the late Virginia (Canoles) Esworthy.

Joseph proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his...

Kathleen "Kass" Chaplain Freeland

Kathleen "Kass" Chaplain Freeland

Jan 14, 2026

Kathleen “Kass” Chaplain Freeland, age 81, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Kass was born in Maryland to the late Calvin Willis Chaplain and the late Ruth Julia (Bachman) Chaplain. She grew up in Reisterstown, Maryland, where she developed a deep love for her family, learning, and and a heartfelt joy in the everyday moments that made...

Alan Michael Johnson

Alan Michael Johnson

Jan 13, 2026

Alan Michael Johnson, 31, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Bel Air, MD. He was born in Rosedale, Maryland.

Alan was the beloved son of Nicole and Brian Warfield and Alan Marlo Johnson.

Alan was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Macomber; his grandmother, Shirley Johnson; and Grandfather Theodore Johnson, Sr.

In addition to his parents, he...

Sean Allan Orem

Sean Allan Orem

Jan 13, 2026

Sean Allan Orem, age 29, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He was born in Towson, Maryland.

Sean was the beloved son of Charles Allan Orem and Stephanie Dawn (Napert) Orem. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Grace Napert, Charles Orem, Jr., and Jane Orem; and his aunt, Charlene Thomas.

Sean is survived by...

Thomas Cavallio, Sr.

Thomas Cavallio, Sr.

Jan 13, 2026

Thomas Cavallio, Sr., age 81, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He was born in Essex, Maryland, and was the beloved son of the late John Cavallio and Rose Cavallio.

In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his six siblings.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Sandra Kay (VanMeter)...

Adam Marcus Walsh

Adam Marcus Walsh

Jan 13, 2026

Adam Marcus Walsh, age 56, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and was the beloved son of William Timothy Walsh and Mary Ann (Marcantoni) Walsh, both of whom preceded him in death. Along with his late brother, William Walsh Jr. and sister Nichol Walsh.

Adam was a loving father and...

William E. Edwards

William E. Edwards

Jan 13, 2026

William “Bill” Edwards, aged 90, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on January 13, 2026. He was a former dairy farmer, Navy veteran, signals analyst, and volunteer math instructor. The titles he was most proud of, however, were husband, father, “Poppop,” and friend.

Born in New London, Connecticut, on May 8, 1935, to Jeff Elgin and Ruth Brookshire Edwards, Bill spent...

Walter "Ed" Ivins

Walter "Ed" Ivins

Jan 13, 2026

Walter E. Ivins, age 93, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on January 13, at the Hooper House in Forest Hill, after spending several days at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air.

Born on July 15, 1932, in Aldino, Maryland, he was the son of the late Leamer B. (Cooper) Ivins and the late Walter R. Ivins. Known to his close...

Walter Edward Hunt III

Walter Edward Hunt III

Jan 12, 2026

Walter Edward Hunt, III, age 62, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Walter Edward Hunt, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth (Lane) Hunt.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brothers, James Hunt and Richard Hunt, and his beloved niece Sydney Crouse.

Walter...

Wanda Maria Tyburski

Wanda Maria Tyburski

Jan 12, 2026

Wanda Maria Tyburski, age 72, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Forest Hill, Maryland.

Wanda was born in England to the late Marian Wisniewski and Zofia (Cengier) Wisniewski. She was the beloved wife of Walter Tyburski, who preceded her in death.

In addition to her parents and husband, Wanda was preceded in death by her sister, Angela Wisniewski.

She is survived...

Kim Michael Edwards

Kim Michael Edwards

Jan 12, 2026

Kim Michael Edwards, age 78, passed away on January 12th, 2026, in Bel Air, Maryland, with his loving wife and daughter by his side.

Born in Bad Axe, Michigan on March 14, 1947, Kim was preceded in death by his parents, Dornis C. Edwards and Ethel Balint Edwards, as well as his younger brother, Mark.

He married his high school sweetheart, Lynne...