Obituaries
Local obituaries for Abingdon, Bel Air, Jarrettsville, MD, and surrounding areas.
H. Edward Townsley, Jr.
Oct 19, 2025
H. Edward Townsley Jr., 100, of Churchville, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Born in Fallston, Maryland, Edward was the beloved son of the late Harry Edward Townsley Sr. and Helen (Ritter) Townsley.
He was the devoted husband of the late Anita Rowan Townsley, with whom he shared many wonderful years of marriage.
Ed is lovingly remembered by his...
John Leroy Leiss
Oct 19, 2025
John Leroy Leiss, age 89, of Forest Hill, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Frederick Leiss and Mertha (Hall) Leiss.
He was the beloved husband of Linda Mae (Thomas) Leiss, for 65 years. John was a devoted family man who took great pride in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren....
Francis Joseph Ritger
Oct 19, 2025
Francis Joseph Ritger, of Middle River, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on October 19, 2025. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Francis Ritger and Catherine (Dietrich) Ritger. Francis proudly served his country as an Air Force Veteran and worked as a supervisor of installation for Baltimore Gas and Electric.
Fran loved to get away with his family...
H. Dean McNew
Oct 18, 2025
Henry Dean McNew, known to many as “Dean,” passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland, at the age of 63. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Dean was the beloved son of the late Henry Harvey McNew and Dorothy Sue (Crenshaw) McNew.
Dean is survived by his devoted wife, Denise McNew (née Korsmeier); his loving children, Andrea Chryst...
Mark Hastler
Oct 18, 2025
Russell Mark Hastler, age 69, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Bel Air.
Born in Baltimore, MD, Mark was the beloved son of the late Russell William Hastler and Hilda Eleanor (Goetzke) Hastler. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Leslie Varga.
Mark is survived by his devoted wife of 48...
Hubert Mang
Oct 18, 2025
Hubert “Hubie” Mang, age 95, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Born in Germany, Hubert was the beloved son of the late Georg Mang and Creszenz (Maier) Mang. He was the devoted husband of the late Anna Maria (Bauer) Mang. Together they built a life grounded in faith, family, and hard work.
Hubert was a longtime...
Jane Elizabeth Shumate
Oct 17, 2025
Jane Elizabeth Shumate, age 84, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Earl Ferguson and Eleanor (Smith) Merryman, and the beloved wife of the late Robert Edward Shumate.
Jane was known for her lively spirit and love of life. She especially loved to dance—her favorite...
Linda Marie Elston
Oct 17, 2025
Linda Marie Elston, age 63, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, in Baltimore. Born and raised in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Charles Randolph Ayers, Sr. and Margaret Jean (Wise) Malone.
Linda was known for her love of the simple joys in life, spending time with her love “Rob”, her lil pooch Blue and...
Margie Berry
Oct 15, 2025
Margie Lela Berry, age 99, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from the Lorien Nursing Home in Bel Air, Maryland.
Born on January 22, 1926, in Renick, West Virginia, Margie was the daughter of the late Isaac Moffitt Brown and Maude Elizabeth (Brown) Brown. She spent her early childhood in Friars...
Sharon Ann Bellmyer
Oct 12, 2025
Sharon Ann Bellmyer, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025. She was born in Rosedale, Maryland, to the late Charles Roop Sr. and Alva (Huber) Roop. She spent her childhood in her parents’ home in White Marsh exploring and playing with her siblings and friends.
Sharon was the beloved wife of Glenn E. Bellmyer, with whom she...
Mabel S. Kroh
Oct 10, 2025
Mabel S. Kroh, age 97, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025.
Born in Rutledge, Maryland, Mabel was the daughter of the late William Colburn Stifler and Mabel Claudia Olivia (Hess) Stifler. She was the beloved wife of the late Curtis Weston Kroh.
Mabel was a lifelong resident of Bel Air and a proud graduate of Bel...
Mario Mark Nigido
Oct 10, 2025
Mario Mark Nigido, born January 1, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland. Passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025.
He was the son of the late Salvatore Anthony Nigido and Josephine (Orlando) Nigido.
Mario loved his family & was a proud catholic. He loved his favorite team, the Philadelphia Flyers & participated in many T.V. chat discussions. He loved the Orioles & Ravens also....
Theresa Jane Lister
Oct 10, 2025
Theresa Jane Lister, age 75, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, in Forest Hill. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Joseph John and Helen (Peizik) Foertschbeck, and the beloved wife of the late Thomas Richard Lister.
Theresa retired from Harford County Government, where she worked in the Facilities Operation Department. She...
Claire Noelle Herman
Oct 9, 2025
Claire Noelle Herman, beloved infant daughter of Stephanie Nicole (Oswald) Herman and Christopher Brian Herman of Bel Air, Maryland, passed peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Born in Baltimore, Claire’s life was filled with immeasurable love from her devoted family and caregivers. Though her time on earth was short, she deeply touched the hearts of all who knew and prayed for...
Sally Anne Duke
Oct 9, 2025
Sally Anne Duke, age 77, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Bel Air. Born in Ticonderoga, New York, she was the daughter of the late Wayne Patrick Logue and Alma (Garfield) Logue.
Sally was the beloved wife of Michael Duke, with whom she shared 51 wonderful years of marriage. A dedicated and passionate teacher, she...
Bernice Fitch
Oct 9, 2025
Bernice Madeline Fitch, age 85, of Abingdon, MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, Bernice was the daughter of the late Charles Francis Gallagher and Anna Regina (Eyerman) Gallagher. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Joseph Fitch.
Bernice was a devoted mother to Susan Pagano and Robert Butterfield. She is also survived...
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