Obituaries

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

Gary L. McNeish (Ret. SGM US Army)

Gary L. McNeish (Ret. SGM US Army)

Nov 25, 2025

Gary Lee McNeish, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Zanesville, Ohio, Gary was the son of the late Donald Robert McNeish, Jr. and the late Beatrice Elaine (Sharren) McNeish.

Gary proudly served his country in the United States Army for over 26 years and retired at the distinguished rank of Sergeant Major...

Barbara R. Ward

Barbara R. Ward

Nov 24, 2025

Barbara Regina Ward, 87, of Essex, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025, in Bel Air. Born and raised in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Theresa (Ulatowski) Sibiski and the late Joseph Zimnawoda. Throughout her life, Barbara remained proud of her Baltimore roots and the traditions she carried forward from her family.

Barbara was preceded in...

Susan Ann Cohen

Susan Ann Cohen

Nov 24, 2025

Susan Ann Cohen, 72, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025. Born in Baltimore, MD, Susan was the daughter of the late Bernard Cohen and the late Jean Agnes (Unger) Cohen.

Susan was the kindest person you could ever meet—loving, forgiving, and unfailingly selfless. She adored her family and friends and was known as the “Best Mom”...

Kathryn (Katie/Kat) Zalewski-Bednarek

Kathryn (Katie/Kat) Zalewski-Bednarek

Nov 23, 2025

Kathryn Elizabeth Zalewski-Bednarek, age 44, of Northeast, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Kathryn was the beloved daughter of Marjorie Ann (Shawver) Zalewski and the late Stanley Zalewski. She was the devoted mother of Samuel Ramey and cherished by her sister Elizabeth (Mark) Harrah and Emily (Andrew) Schram, and Jon Ramey.

Kathryn was a 1999...

Saundra L. "Sunnye" Warner

Saundra L. "Sunnye" Warner

Nov 23, 2025

Services are tentative for mid January 2026.

Richard "Ricky" P. Camano, Jr.

Richard "Ricky" P. Camano, Jr.

Nov 23, 2025

Richard Paul Camano, Jr., lovingly known as “Ricky” to his family, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland, at the age of 34. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Ricky brought warmth and humor to everyone who knew him. His love for animals was a defining part of his life, especially his beloved dog, Sampson, and he assisted in...

Noble Woodrow "Woody" Hall

Noble Woodrow "Woody" Hall

Nov 22, 2025

Noble “Woody” Woodrow Hall, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Darlington, Maryland. Born in Aberdeen, Maryland, he was the son of the late Alexander Romey Hall and the late Mary Elizabeth Ruth (Quillen) Hall.

Woody was the loving and devoted husband of Evelyn Mae Hall, with whom he shared a remarkable marriage of 74 years and...

Barbara Ruth Bledsoe

Barbara Ruth Bledsoe

Nov 22, 2025

Barbara Ruth Bledsoe, age 92, of Bel Air Maryland went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2025. Born February 17, 1933 in Roan Mountain, Tennessee, she was one of eight children to Lewis Gardner and Francis Hughes. Barbara traveled to Baltimore in 1953 with her sister Goldie where she worked for the Baltimore Telephone company, later Glenn...

Parthenia Chitty Gurganious

Parthenia Chitty Gurganious

Nov 22, 2025

Parthenia Chitty Gurganious was born on March 29, 1928, in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, the sixth of seven children born to the late Ola Aubrey and Eva Boyette Chitty. She entered her eternal rest surrounded by love and faith, leaving behind a legacy of steadfast devotion and grace.

In addition to her parents, Parthenia was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph...

Lois Pauline Chester

Lois Pauline Chester

Nov 21, 2025

Lois Pauline Chester, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, in Jarrettsville, Maryland. Born in Groseclose, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Carl F. Atwell, Sr., and the late Agnes (Bedwell) Atwell.

Lois was the beloved wife of the late John Benjamin Chester. She was also preceded in death by her son, John Chester; her brothers,...

Paul James Martin

Paul James Martin

Nov 19, 2025

Paul James Martin of Bel Air died on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at his home in Creswell. Born in Ashe County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late William M. and Opal Mary (Price) Martin; and husband of the late Eleanor Hamby Martin.

Mr. Martin had retired from Fort George G. Meade after 41 years of service as Chief...

Dylan Robert Neubauer

Dylan Robert Neubauer

Nov 18, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dylan Robert Neubauer, age 28, who passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in Aberdeen, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Dylan was a loving son, grandson, and cherished family member whose gentle spirit touched everyone who knew him.

Dylan was the beloved son of Amy Joy (Bungori) Neubauer, and the...

Robin Lynn Kres

Robin Lynn Kres

Nov 17, 2025

Robin Lynn Kres, age 64, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, in Bel Air.

Born in Baltimore, MD, Robin was the beloved daughter of Joyce Carol (Tormollen) Smith and Philip Karl Smith, who both survive her.

She was the devoted wife of David Kres, and together they built a loving family that meant everything to her....

Randy W. Denny

Randy W. Denny

Nov 16, 2025

Randy W. Denny, age 71, of Churchville, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was born in Havre De Grace, MD, the son of the late William Lundy Denny and June (Campbell) Denny.

In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by his sister, Willa Harkins.

He is survived by his children, Matthew Denny and his spouse...

Edith Lorrene Evans

Edith Lorrene Evans

Nov 15, 2025

Edith Lorrene Evans of Edgewood, Maryland, went home to be with Jesus on November 15, 2025.

Born in Sparta, North Carolina, January 18, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Ray Alonzo Evans and Cynthia Mae (Crouse) Evans.

Edith was the heart and soul of her family. Among her many interests, she enjoyed gardening, canning, and reading, but she especially shined...