Obituaries

Sep 16, 2025

Joan Joyce Pyle, age 90, of Baldwin, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Joan was the beloved daughter of the late Howard Johnson and Anna (Price) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Sidney R. Pyle, Sr., as well as her son, David Pyle; her siblings, Howard Johnson, Jr., Dolores Stimax,...

Sep 15, 2025

Robert Phillip Sellman, age 87, of Bel Air, MD, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025, in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Wade Hampton Sellman and Viola Blanche (Walker) Sellman.

Robert proudly served his country as a veteran. He retired from Bethlehem Steel and later enjoyed working for Home Depot, a job...

Sep 15, 2025

Ronald Joseph Swatski, age 75, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, with his family by his side. Born in Danville, Pennsylvania, he was the beloved son of the late Leonard Joseph Swatski, Sr. and Cecilia Rita (Wojcik) Swatski.

Ron grew up in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania and graduated with a degree in Chemistry from Bloomsburg State College....

Sep 14, 2025

Catherine Marie Pohero, age 56, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Catherine was the loving daughter of the late Catherine (Gavigan) Devane and the late Michael Devane. She was a proud Irish American who cherished her heritage and embraced its traditions with joy — especially St. Patrick’s Day, complete with...

Sep 13, 2025

Melvin Willard Burton, Jr., age 68, of Perry Hall, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Melvin was the beloved son of the late Melvin Willard Burton, Sr., and Shirley Marie (Mank) Burton.

Melvin was a hardworking and generous man who owned and operated B&B Remodelers for his entire working career. He took pride in his...

Sep 12, 2025

Richard “Bruce” McCommons, 82, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025.

Born on December 13, 1942, Bruce pursued a life defined by leadership and service. A proud Washington College graduate, he later earned his Master’s degree from The Catholic University of America, completing his studies while working full time. He devoted the majority of his career to...

Sep 12, 2025

Sep 12, 2025

John David Skidmore, age 71, of Jarrettsville, MD, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Lillian Flora (Manke) Skidmore and the late Harry Almar Skidmore, Jr.

John was preceded in death by his brother, Harry Skidmore, III. John is survived by his brothers, Richard Skidmore, and Gregory Skidmore.

John was a 1972 graduate of...

Sep 10, 2025

John R. Westgate, Age 77, of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

Born in Carbondale, PA, John was the son of the late Donald John Westgate and Rose Helen (Yarnold) Slickmeyer. The family relocated to Westfield, New Jersey, where John attended Holy Trinity Grammar School and Thomas Edison Junior High School. Relocating again, John attended Point...

Sep 10, 2025

Carl Edward Johnson Jr., 64, of Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Carl was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, and dear friend.

He is survived by his mother, Doris Elmira (King) Johnson, and two sons, Luke Johnson and his wife Jessica, and Caleb Johnson and his partner Laura. His...

Sep 9, 2025

John Kenneth Carroll, age 61, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Hospital in Bel Air, MD. Born in Maryland, John was a beloved son and a cherished friend to many, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, warmth, and joy.

A Life Filled with Simple Pleasures

John found happiness in the everyday moments that...

Sep 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy Ann Harris, who departed this life peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, in Glen Burnie, Maryland, at the age of 71.

Born in Panama, Dorothy was the beloved daughter of the late Maud Heloise (Lind) Wadford and C.L. Wadford. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth...

Sep 7, 2025

Andrew Joseph Gallagher, age 87, of Forest Hill, MD, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph Francis Gallagher and Eleanor Ida (Mulroney) Gallagher. Andrew honorably served his country in the United States Army and was a proud member of Bel Air American Legion Post #39. He was also a...

Sep 7, 2025

Francis “Frank” John Smidt, age 85, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Frank Smidt and Genevieve (Buczkowski) Smidt.

A loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Frank was known for his kind and friendly nature, always making friends everywhere he went. He was a devoted...

Sep 7, 2025

Ronald Francis O’Brien, age 76, of Joppatowne, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late James Patrick O’Brien and Doris (Swift) O’Brien.

Ronald was the beloved husband of Ellen Leslie O’Brien and devoted father of Ted O’Brien and Joe O’Brien. He was the cherished grandfather of Kersten (Mike) Pistorio,...

Sep 7, 2025

Lena Geneive Clutter, age 93, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Bel Air.

Born in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Harrison Pritt and Amanda Catherine (Jenkins) Pritt, and the beloved wife of the late Joseph Thomas Clutter.

Lena was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She loved spending...

Sep 6, 2025

Shirley Mae Butler, age 75, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Edgewood. Born in Baltimore, she was the beloved daughter of the late Arthur William Butler and Thelma Beatrice (Hamilton) Butler.

Shirley was educated by Baltimore City Public Schools and went on to obtain her Associate AArts Degree.

Shirley was a devoted member of Perry Hall...

Sep 5, 2025

Ersel Whitt, Sr., 87, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, in Aberdeen. Born in Welch, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Sam Ray Whitt and Sarah Elizabeth (Estep) Whitt.

He was the beloved husband of the late Mary E. (McCoy) Whitt, with whom he shared 38 years of marriage.

Ersel was a devoted family man...

Sep 5, 2025

Ronald W. Smith, age 76, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on September 5, 2025 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.  Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland he was the husband of 54 years to Mary Smith (Nolan).

He was a salesperson in many car parts stores.  

Ron loved his family first.  His love of antique cars and trucks...

Sep 5, 2025

Stephen Alexander Troy, age 77, of Bel Air, MD, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 10, 1948, in Kingsville, MD, Steve was the son of the late William and Blanche Troy. He spent his early years attending St. Stephen School and graduated from Perry Hall High School. Steve earned his degree in...