Obituaries

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 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

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 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...

Sep 4, 2025

Tom Smith Jr, aged 97 years, of Bel Air MD, passed away at 10:07 am Thursday, September 4, 2025, while under long term care and hospice. He had been in declining health for the past few years due to fall which had him admitted to a long-term care facility.

Born May 20, 1928, in Greenville Mississippi, he was the son of...

Sep 4, 2025

Nancy Louise Caudill, age 82, of White Hall, Maryland, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, September 4, 2025. She was born in Cary, North Carolina, the beloved daughter of the late William Simmons Daniels and the late Clellie L. (Collins) Daniels.

Nancy was the devoted wife of the late Billy Joe Caudill. They were married on June 30, 1962,...

Sep 4, 2025

Linda Hope Dillon, age 82, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

Born in Washington, North Carolina, Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Merlin Alfred Midgette and Eloise (Keech) Midgette. She was the devoted wife of the late Robert Dean Dillon, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.

Linda spent her early life living on...

Sep 3, 2025

Dennis Clay Price, 94, of Aberdeen Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 3rd, 2025, at the Perry Point VA hospital. Born on June 21st, 1931, in Widen West Virginia, Dennis was a beloved and devoted husband and father. He was known for his humble strength, even temper, and abundant love of the Lord. His determination and strong work ethic lead...

Sep 3, 2025

Robert Gibson Inskeep, age 82, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in Bel Air. Born in Lonaconing, Maryland, he was the son of the late Robert Othe Inskeep and Vera Marie (Humphrey) Inskeep.

A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Bob went on to have a long and successful career as a computer...

Sep 1, 2025

Kathleen S. Smith of Fallston, died on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the age of 95. Overseen by her daughter Jo and caregivers she was able to remain in her home.

Along with her husband, the late Elmer V. Smith, Sr., she owned and operated Partner’s Choice Farm since 1958. Born in Fawn Grove, PA, she was the daughter of the...

Aug 31, 2025

Gerard Allen Black Sunrise was October 22, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York. His Sunset was August 31, 2025, 11:20 PM at John Hopkins Hospital. Gerard was 45 years old. Gerard went to elementary and middle school in Brooklyn, New York. Gerard and his family relocated to Harford County, Maryland in 1997. He graduated from Randallstown High School and then attended...

Aug 30, 2025

Jessica Lynn Myers, age 42, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

Born in Maryland, Jessica was the beloved daughter of Joy Lynn (McBride) Hamburg and her stepdad Don Hamburg, and James William Myers Jr (father). Jessica was a loving daughter, devoted sister, cherished family member, and loyal friend to many.

In...

Aug 30, 2025

Albert Wesley Troyer (known as Wes to all), age 75, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Howard Edwin Troyer and Bessie Louise (Singleton) Troyer. A lifelong resident of Jarrettsville, Wes was married to his beloved wife, Patricia Troyer, for...