Obituaries

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Aug 27, 2026

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for the memories of a life well lived, we announce the passing of Elizabeth M. Nagle Jansky, 91, on August 27, 2026, while residing at VIVA Senior Living in Bel Air, Maryland.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Charles C. Nagle; and her husband of 25 years, Otto L. Jansky;...

Aug 27, 2026

Edward William Burman, age 74, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, in Fallston, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Edward was the beloved son of the late Edgar Burman and the late Gloria (Lamb) Burman.

Edward was a loving husband, brother, uncle, and friend who found great enjoyment in life’s many interests and simple pleasures. He loved camping and...

Aug 26, 2026

Beverly “Bev” Anne Smith, age 85, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Bev was the beloved daughter of the late Walter Louis Myers and Mary Louise (Scharnagle) Myers. She went to school at Shrine Of The Little Flower and Catholic High in northeast Baltimore.

Bev is survived by her loving daughter, Sandy Riedal,...

Aug 23, 2026

Anna Chrismer Housman, 74, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

In the spring of 1954, the late F. Wayde and Katie Chrismer welcomed their first daughter, Anna Catherine Chrismer, into their tribe of five sons. As the sixth child, her father jokingly nicknamed her “five ‘o’clock … quitting time!” Her older brothers doted...

Aug 23, 2026

Timothy Neil Drake, age 60, of Churchville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved husband of seventeen years to Beth Drake and a cherished son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.

Tim was preceded in death by his father, Richard Milton Drake. He is survived by his...

Aug 23, 2026

Robert William Bonham was born in Sugar Grove, Virginia, age 90, went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2026.

Born to the late Charlie Millard and Vinnie Bonham. He moved to Maryland at the age of 15 where he worked on a local farm in Harford County. He enlisted with the Army at the age 18. After his military...

Aug 23, 2026

Michael D. Bass, age 79, of Joppa Maryland, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Rosedale, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Elwood Odell Bass and Ruthie Irene (Howell) Bass.

Michael shared 58 wonderful years of marriage with his high school sweetheart, Margaret Carter Bass. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Michael treasured his...

Aug 21, 2026

Donna Lee Farmer, age 71, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, in Jarrettsville. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved wife of Terry Farmer and a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Vogel, and Thelma Marie (Brown) Vogel; her brother, Fred Vogel; and her sister, Diane...

Aug 20, 2026

Matthew Robert Peters, age 38, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Matthew was the beloved son of Bob Peters, Jr. and Joy (Balsley) Peters.

Matthew was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son and brother, and a true family man. A go-getter by nature, he approached life with enthusiasm and determination. Above all...

Aug 20, 2026

Ruthie Jane Bottiger, age 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Aberdeen, Maryland.

Born in Santa Rita, New Mexico, Ruthie was the beloved daughter of the late Charles Calvin Bowden and the late Dora Fay (Walston) Bowden.

Ruthie spent much of her early life in New Mexico with her grandparents on their small agricultural farm. Growing up in a...

Aug 20, 2026

Thomas Melvin Carter, age 82, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Tom was the beloved son of the late Melvin Thomas Carter and Adele (Soistman) Carter.

Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. A devoted husband and father, he cherished his family deeply and treasured the time...

Aug 19, 2026

Ronald George Thompson, Sr., age 85, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John Edward Thompson and Teresa Luella (Wertman) Thompson and the devoted husband of Faith C. (Collins) Thompson.

Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Throughout his life, family was incredibly...

Aug 18, 2026

Theodore Roosevelt Adams, Jr. was born on July 1, 1952, in Fresno, California, to the late Theodore Roosevelt “Ted” Adams, Sr. and Catherine Hilda Adams.

Ted, or Teddy as he was known, was the second of six sons born to this union. He departed this life on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Bel Air, Maryland. He was preceded in death by...

Aug 18, 2026

Karen Rae Rapp, age 84, of Elkton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

Born in West Virginia, Karen was the beloved daughter of the late Denver McClellan Brannon and the late Eska Murrel (Jarvis) Brannon.

Karen was devoted to her family and was married to her beloved husband, Carlos Rapp, for 63 years. She was a longtime member of...

Aug 17, 2026

Alex Umanetz, Jr. was born on January 18, 1932, in Great Neck, New York. He was raised in the Great Neck area and graduated from Great Neck High School in 1949. He went on to attend Lehigh University, graduating in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering.

Alex began his distinguished career at the Sparrows Point Plant in...