Obituaries

May 5, 2026

Mr. Eric James Keele, age 88, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Born in River Sioux, IA, Mr. Keele was the son of Newell Thomas Keele and Clarice Marie Keele of Blencoe, IA and brother to Marlys Kommes of Le Mars, IA, all of whom preceded him in death.

Mr. Keele was a proud Army veteran...

May 4, 2026

Nelson L. Barth, age 89, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the oldest child of the late Nelson, Sr. and Ann (Grieb) Barth. A devoted husband, he was married to the late Patricia Barth for 66 years.

Nelson is survived by his loving children, Mary Ann (Glenn)...

May 1, 2026

Alex Larry Bondarenko, age 76, of White Hall, Maryland, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Geffin Bondarenko and Tekla (Nikitin) Long.

Alex was the devoted husband of the late Marlane Evelyn (Donnelly) Bondarenko. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and later retired in 1996 after...

May 14, 2026

May 13, 2026

Connie Jean Kemp, age 65, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Connie was the beloved daughter of Ralph E. Cochran and Janet H. (White) Cochran.

Connie was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend who cherished her time spent raising her children and spending time with her family. She had a huge, kind heart!...

May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

Dolores Plumer, age 90, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Hart Heritage Estates in Street, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, she was the beloved daughter of the late James Bohdel and Elsie Dorothea (Sirovy) Bohdel. She was the devoted wife of the late Raymond E. Plumer Sr. After raising her five children, Dolores continued to...

May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

May 11, 2026

Ameriless “Chris” Mayo, age 89, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Havre de Grace, MD.

Born in Durant, Oklahoma, Chris was the daughter of the late Weldon E. Patillo and the late Frankie (Maupin) Patillo.

Chris shared 42 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Ronald Eugene Mayo. After beginning her career in the hairstyling business...

May 11, 2026

Russell Laird McComas, age 87, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, he was the son of the late Russell McComas and the late Helen Mary (Laird) McComas. He was the beloved husband of Marcie Macken McComas, with whom he shared 65 wonderful years of marriage.

Russell was...

May 11, 2026

Paul Frederick Becker, age 64, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026.

Born in Anchorage, Alaska, Paul was the beloved son of Theresa Regina (Fryza) Becker and the late Paul Ernest Becker.

Paul was the devoted husband of Lisa R. Becker, with whom he shared 36 loving years of marriage. He was a proud and loving father to...

May 10, 2026

Francis “Frank” Vincent Vaccaro, age 81, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026.

Born in Queens, New York, Frank was the beloved son of the late Vincent Lewis Vaccaro and the late Frances Lenore (Morrell) Vaccaro. He was also preceded in death by his devoted wife Rose Marie Isernia Vaccaro; his sister, Loretta Esposito; and his cherished...

May 9, 2026

Angela F. Campbell, age 89, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away at her home with her children by her side on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Born in Overlea, Maryland, Angela was the daughter of the late Virgil Frances Profili and the late Katherine Josephine (Brocato) Profili. She was also preceded in death by her spouse, John L. Campbell, her beloved sister,...

May 8, 2026

Kathleen Marie Little, age 83, of Belcamp, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Born in Dundalk, Maryland, Kathleen was the beloved daughter of the late Bartley Edward Burke and the late Kathleen Marie (Beckwith) Burke.

Kathleen was the devoted wife of David Little, with whom she shared nearly 65 wonderful years of marriage. Together they built a loving family...

May 7, 2026

Steven Lee Utz, age 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Bel Air. Born in Havre de Grace, Steven lived a life defined by humility, intelligence, strength, and devotion to his family and friends.

Steven was the beloved son of the late Melvin Edward Utz and the late Gladys Marie (Abbott) Utz. He was also preceded in death...

May 7, 2026

Lew Allen Carter, 72, moved on to heaven in the early morning hours of May 7,2026.

Born on October 25, 1953, to Edward Carter, Jr. and Donna Crabb, Lew grew up on Red Maple Dr. in Abingdon with his sister Sandra Arnold and was a proud member of the 1972 Edgewood High School graduating class. Lew’s father, Edward, passed away when...

May 7, 2026

Cheryl A. Berryman Burkett (Fisher), age 72, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Samuel Berryman and the late Gloria Regina (Helinski) Moeller.

Cheryl was the devoted wife of Oscar Ulysses Fisher, Jr. Together they shared many years filled with love, music, laughter, and...

May 6, 2026

John C. Kowalewski, age 85, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Adolph Kowalewski and the late Mary (Lipkowski) Kowalewski.

John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 17 ½ years and was a member of the rifle team during his time in...

May 6, 2026

Anna Carol Leanza, 94, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and the caring staff at Amazing Grace Assisted Living. Born on December 9, 1931, in Mamaroneck, New York, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Josephine (Costa) Iacampo.

Anna’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was a...