Obituaries

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

Janice Marie Davis

Janice Marie Davis

Jun 27, 2025

Janice Marie Davis, age 86, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ray W. Shaffer, Sr. and Emma Marie (Russo) Shaffer.

Janice was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her loving daughter, Denise Marie Gallion and her husband...

Charles Shew

Charles Shew

Jun 27, 2025

Charles Shew, age 90, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Charles was the beloved son of the late George Lester Shew and the late Audrey Pearl (Almond) Turner.

Charles honorably served in the United States Army Reserves. A devoted and hardworking man, he retired in 2000 after dedicating 32 years of service...

Robert Walter Kellagher

Robert Walter Kellagher

Jun 26, 2025

Robert W. Kellagher

March 21, 1931 – June 26, 2025

It is with great sorrow and much respect that we announce the passing of Robert W. Kellagher of Bel Air, Maryland. He passed away June 26, 2025, at the age of 94.

Robert was born March 21, 1931, in Coal Township, Pennsylvania. The son of the late Helen Yadlowsky Kellagher and Robert William...

Bruce John Hegstad

Bruce John Hegstad

Jun 26, 2025

Bruce John Hegstad of Bel Air died at home on June 26, 2025. He was born January 13, 1937, in a small town along the Columbia River in northwest Oregon. He described his father, Vernon Hegstad, as a bona fide Norwegian, who at the time worked for a company exporting scrap steel and lumber, and his mother, Mildred Hegstad, née...

James Robert Baldwin

James Robert Baldwin

Jun 25, 2025

James Robert Baldwin, 76, of Street, Maryland, passed away on June 25, 2025.

Born on September 23, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, Jim was a proud Vietnam War veteran who served his country with courage and honor. After his military service in the army, he built a long and dedicated career as a welder at Aberdeen Proving Ground—a trade he approached with...

Mark Ryan Tolbert, II

Mark Ryan Tolbert, II

Jun 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Ryan Tolbert, II, age 14, of Bel Air, Maryland, who departed this life on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Baltimore. Mark was born and raised in Harford County and was just a month shy of celebrating his 15th birthday.

Mark was a student at C. Milton Wright High School,...

William "Bill" Reuling

William "Bill" Reuling

Jun 24, 2025

William “Bill” John Reuling, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland. He was 82 years old.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Bill was the son of the late Melvin Urban Reuling and Mary D. (Ahern) Reuling. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved son, Brian Reuling; and his...

Howard Clay Salvino

Howard Clay Salvino

Jun 24, 2025

Howard Clay Salvino, age 75, of Joppatowne, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Dorothy Lee (Rodgers) Salvino and Charles Salvino.

Howard is survived by his former wife and friend, Beverly Ann (Lewis) Salvino, his son, Douglas Aron Salvino; his grandchildren, Caitlyn Noelle Salvino, Ava Grace Salvino, Logan Alexander...

Lov'e Mad'eher Pickett

Lov'e Mad'eher Pickett

Jun 22, 2025

Lov’e Mad’eher Pickett, beloved infant daughter of Ramazjah Jazhmere Ramsey and Germarr Antwan Pickett, Jr., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Rosedale, Maryland.

Though her time on Earth was brief, Lov’e brought immense love, hope, and joy to all who anticipated her arrival. She will forever be cherished in the hearts of her devoted parents and her loving...

Florence Ann Adams

Florence Ann Adams

Jun 22, 2025

Florence Ann Adams, age 84, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Born in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late Bishop and Helen Moll and the beloved wife of the late David C. Adams for 38 years. Florence was a devoted wife, mother and friend. She is survived by...

Deborah Lenora Paglia

Deborah Lenora Paglia

Jun 21, 2025

Deborah Lenora Paglia (nee Clark), age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Lewes, Delaware. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Deborah was the daughter of the late Thomas Clark and Anna Marie (Griffin) Clark.

Deborah was the beloved wife of Patrick James “Jim” Paglia. They shared a remarkable 70 years of marriage filled with love, family and cherished memories....

Richard "Dick" Vitali

Richard "Dick" Vitali

Jun 21, 2025

Richard (Dick) Vitali, age 88 of Bel Air, Maryland passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 21, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease – a heartbreaking disease for such a brilliant mind. Richard was born on April 12, 1937, in Hartford, Connecticut, the son of Elsie Danielson and Richard A. Vitali. He has...

Harold Wayne Eller, Jr.

Harold Wayne Eller, Jr.

Jun 20, 2025

Harold Wayne Eller, Jr., age 60, of Havre De Grace, Maryland, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Born in Maryland, Harold was the beloved son of the late Harold Wayne Eller, Sr., and Virginia Denton (Francis) Eller.

Harold is survived by his children: Katie Eller, Matthew Eller, and Natasha McMahon; and his cherished grandchildren: Dakota Banks, Barry Weeks, Jade Weeks, Lorelai...

Mary Theresa Meritis

Mary Theresa Meritis

Jun 19, 2025

Mary Theresa “Mitzie” Meritis, age 66, of Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph Louis Csizmazia and Jeannine Ida (Kelly) Kirwan. Affectionately known as “Mitzie” by her family and friends, she will be remembered for her warm heart, kind spirit, and her love for crafting and...

Robert James Aigner

Robert James Aigner

Jun 19, 2025

Robert James Aigner, age 60, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Japan, Robert was the devoted son of the late William Charles Aigner and is survived by his mother, Yoshiko Arata Weller, who lovingly raised him alongside his late stepfather, Percy Weller.

Robert was a strong, loyal, dedicated,...

Ronald Allen Champ

Ronald Allen Champ

Jun 19, 2025

Ronald Allen Champ, age 70, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Born in Baltimore, he was the beloved son of the late Lonzie Cleveland Champ and Lillian Darlene (Adams) Champ.

Ronald is survived by his devoted wife, Regina Champ; two sons, Robert Champ and his spouse Aaron Daniels and Tyler Champ and his husband Andrew Korotunow, II;...

Edna May Roop

Edna May Roop

Jun 18, 2025

Edna May Roop, age 92, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Born in Elkton, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Dewey May and Lucy Viola (Davis) May and the beloved wife of the late William Rufus Roop.

Edna was a dedicated and hardworking woman. From 1975 to 1993, she and her late...