Obituaries

Jan 14, 2024

Betty F. Cowan, age 88, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away on January 14, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.Born in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Bonnie (Comer) Rutherford and the beloved wife of Peter Cowan, Sr. Betty was a devoted member of Welcome Home Free Will Baptist Church. She shared 71...

Jan 13, 2024

Keith Frank Tiedemann, age 69, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on January 13, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. He was born in New Jersey to the late Frank and Rina (Gardina) Tiedemann and was the beloved husband of Nance (Colucci) Tiedemann.

Keith dedicated 32 years of his life to the Baltimore City Police Department, retiring...

Jan 13, 2024

Blanche Elizabeth "Betty" Hopkins, age 88, of Fallston, MD passed away on January 13, 2024 at Sterling Care Bel Air in Bel Air, MD. Born in Lancasters Corner, MD, she was the daughter of John Clinton and Blanche Elizabeth (Thomas) Graybeal and wife of the late Donald Edward Hopkins Sr. Betty was a member, and very active, with the Bel...

Jan 13, 2024

Harry Paul Donnelly, age 87, peacefully passed away at the Senator Bob Hooper House on January 13th. He was a Marine veteran, avid drag car racer and enthusiast, and lifelong Orioles baseball fan. Harry was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Harry A. Donnelly and Eleanor Donnelly; preceded in death by both parents and his beloved sister, Eleanor Floray....

Jan 12, 2024

After a long battle with his health, Glenn Lee Ingold, went home to the Lord on January 12, 2024. The son of Ralph E. Ingold and Rosalie Bagshaw Ingold, Glenn lived an active and full life as a child of a military family. He went on to serve as a radioman in the coast guard, a business owner, competitive motorcyclist,...

Jan 12, 2024

Michael E. Mink, loving husband of Elizabeth (Beth) Doyle Mink, passed away on January 12 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Mike was 66 years old and was born in Baltimore, MD.  He was the son of the late Granville (Pete) Mink and Doris Kiser Mink.  In addition to his wife, Mike is survived by his devoted children,...

Jan 11, 2024

Scott Clark, age 68, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at his home in Aberdeen, MD.He was born to James Thomas and Evelyn Rose (Belzner) Clark, III, in Baltimore City, MD, on June 14, 1955, “Flag Day”, a fact he was always proud of. Scott graduated from Cardinal Gibbons Catholic School in Baltimore in 1973.Scott was very outgoing and...

Jan 11, 2024

Jan 11, 2024

Gary A. Young, age 68, a resident of Joppa, Maryland, peacefully passed away on January 11, 2024, at Franklin Square Hospital in Rosedale, Maryland. Born in Canton, Ohio, he was the devoted son of the late Ross Alvin and Marjorie Louise (Freed) Young. Gary shared 47 beautiful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Deborah (Day) Young.

A proud veteran,...

Jan 11, 2024

Thelma A. Stamper, age 92, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024. Thelma was born in Maryland to the late Earl and Hassie (Mink) Adams and was the beloved wife of the late Layton Stamper. Thelma's faith played a central role in her life and she was a member of Grace Community Church in Sparta, North...

Jan 9, 2024

On January 9, 2024, Robert Ethington Merritt peacefully passed away at the age of 81 in his cherished family home in Joppa, MD, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on October 24, 1942, he is preceded in death by his beloved parents William R. Merritt and Edith M. Merritt (Schoff).

Robert took great pride in celebrating 55 years...

Jan 9, 2024

Doris Ellen Driver, age 55, of Bel Air, Maryland, peacefully returned to her heavenly home on January 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Doris Glenn Driver, her father, Thomas Hamilton Driver, Sr., her two sisters, Catherine Suzanne Driver and Susan Marie Driver and her brother Thomas Hamilton Driver, Jr. 

She leaves behind her two loving...

Jan 9, 2024

 

Rosella Minnie Wimmer, age 98, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on January 9, 2024 at Cottages of Perry Hall in Parkville, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of William Herman Grabau Sr. and Minnie Rosella (Bowen) Grabau and wife of the late Louis Wimmer. Rosella was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.     

Rosella is survived...

Jan 8, 2024

George Patterson Hayes, age 64, of Aberdeen, Maryland passed away suddenly on January 8, 2024, in Aberdeen, Maryland. Born in Washington D.C., Maryland, he was the son of George and Margaret (Love) Hayes. George had a love of cars his whole life. He enjoyed working on them and riding on his motorcycle. He liked to sit outside and watch the...

Jan 8, 2024

Donald R. Fleck, age 94, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on January 8, 2024, at Union Hospital in Elkton, Maryland. Born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Robert and Emma (Burd) Fleck and the beloved husband of the late Annabelle (Noel) Fleck. Don was a founding member of Winters Run Golf Club and found great joy in playing...

Jan 8, 2024

In loving memory of Betty J. Ludemann, who peacefully passed away on January 8, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 93. Betty was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Gilbert and Barbara Smith. She was the beloved wife of the late William Ludemann, Jr., and a devoted member of Bel Air United Methodist Church. Betty was...

Jan 8, 2024

Robert William Clancy, age 76, of Towson, Maryland, passed away on January 8, 2024. Born in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Edward and Margaret (Stearns) Clancy and the devoted husband of Jeanne (Hopkins) Clancy. A proud U.S. Navy Seabee Veteran of 22 years, who served in Vietnam, Robert's life was marked by his love for traveling, especially...

Jan 8, 2024

Robert Lawrence Kirby Sr., age 93, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on January 8, 2024 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (nee Kelly) Kirby and devoted husband of 67 years to the late Rosalie Ann Kirby.            

He was a journeyman machinist and supervisor for...

Jan 7, 2024

In Loving Memory of Debra Joan McLaurin

On January 7, 2024, the world lost a remarkable woman as Debra Joan McLaurin, age67, entered into eternal rest. Debra was the cherished wife of Konstantinos Paraskevaidis, and together they celebrated 39 years of a loving and devoted marriage.

A pillar of strength and love for her family, Debra was the proud mother...

Jan 7, 2024

Michael “Mike” Laird, age 63, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024, at his home. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Laird and Phyllis (Russ) VanHorn. Mike was the devoted husband of 30 years to Donna Marie Averion-Laird and a loving father to his daughters, Stephanie Marie (Troy...