Obituaries

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...

Jan 7, 2024

James proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, demonstrating unwavering dedication to his country. His commitment extended beyond his military service as he became an active member of William Watters Memorial United Methodist Church and VFW Post 8672, Jarrettsville.

A family man at heart, James has always been most proud of his family, loving any time they...

Jan 6, 2024

William Glenn Riley, age 67, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on January 6, 2024, at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Harford County, Maryland, he was the son of the late Clarance Riley and Annabelle Anderson and husband of Carolyn Riley for 43 years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who loved spending...

Jan 6, 2024

Bel Air, Maryland - Anthony "Tony" Meoli, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, peacefully passed away on January 6, 2024, at the age of 86. Born in Revere, Massachusetts in 1938, Tony was the fifth of seven children born to Italian immigrants, Antonio and Giovanina (Censale) Meoli.

A very talented athlete in his youth, Tony excelled in football and...

Jan 6, 2024

James (Jim) Smith, age 62, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on January 6, 2024, at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Mullins, West Virginia, he was the son of Estel Lee and Ruth Belle (Smith) Smith. Jim retired from Amtrak after 35 years of service.  He loved his children and his grandkids. Jim liked collecting coins, hunting, and...

Jan 5, 2024

Martha Kathleen Swecker Rufenacht, age 87, of Bel Air, Maryland, peacefully passed away on January 5, 2024. Born in Valley Head, West Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Carvil and Elva (Simmons) Swecker and the devoted wife of the late Bill Rufenacht.

Martha was a cherished member of Mountain Christian Church, where her passion for music shone...

Jan 5, 2024

William (Bill) Kreuzer Tunney, 78 of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, after a near two-year battle with duodenal cancer.  

Born in Baltimore and raised in Towson, Bill was a 1963 graduate of Loyola Blakefield. From 1963-1966, Bill attended St. Charles Seminary in Catonsville, Epiphany Apostolic Seminary in New Windsor, NY, and Mary Immaculate Novitiate...

Jan 5, 2024

 

Sunrise for Mazie Deliverance was October 7, 1937. She was the beloved daughter of the late Franklin C. and Lealer B. Ambush. Her grandparents were the late Walter T. and Mazie D. Peaker (nee Gibson). Peacefully, after a long illness, the sun set on January 5, 2024.

Mazie was the oldest of five children, two sisters and two brothers....

Jan 4, 2024

John Turner Reeves of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed peacefully on January 4th, 2024 surrounded by his family. As John said on the day of his death, “the Boss is calling me home.”

 A lifelong resident of Forest Hill, John always lived within a two-mile radius of his birthplace, and even though over the years John had many exciting travel memories,...

Jan 4, 2024

Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania - Margaret "Peg" Johnson, age 84, passed away on January 4, 2024, at WellSpan York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. She was born in Delta, Pennsylvania, to the late Raymond and Netta (MacTaggert) Cantler and was the beloved wife of the late Carl Johnson.

Margaret was a devoted and active member of Church of the Nazarene. Her lively...

Jan 4, 2024

Dr. Beverly Jean Stump, aged 92, passed away peacefully at her home from end-stage hypertensive disease.  She was preceded in death by her partner Roland T. Talton and her ex-husband Dr. Harvey M. Solomon.  She is survived by her three children David, Daniel, and Nancy; daughters-in-law Liza and Susan; granddaughters Aleshia and Felicia; and her great-grandchildren Roland, Penelope, Joshua, and...

Jan 4, 2024

Ursula H. Dyess passed away on January 4 ,2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.

The daughter of the late Herbert Radicke, a Soldier and Banker, and Ilse (Golz) Radicke, a homemaker was born in Altkarbe/krs Friedeberg, Neumark, Germany, on February 2, 1936.  Her sisters, Bringfriede Hanssen and Sabine Nissen both reside in Germany with their Families.

Upon completion...

Jan 3, 2024

Jane Arlene Lancaster, aged 92, of Darlington, Maryland, passed away on January 3, 2024. Born in East Port, Maine, she was the daughter of the late David and Gertrude (Trynor) McClain and was preceded in death by her late husband.

Jane dedicated 25 years of her life to Days Inn, serving as a bookkeeper. Her commitment and hard work left a...

Jan 3, 2024

Charles Robert "Bob" Grue, age 92, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on January 3, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Vincent and Amy (Campaigne) Grue and the devoted husband of the late Helen Patricia “Pat” Grue.  They were married 71 years before Pat’s passing...

Jan 2, 2024

Leonard John Smelter, age 92, peacefully passed away on January 2, 2024, at his home in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Leonard and Evelyn (Tuerk) Smelter and the beloved husband of the late Mildred (Suitt) Smelter.After graduating from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Leonard immediately entered the U. S. Air Force. He proudly served his...

Jan 1, 2024

Jan 1, 2024

On January 1, 2024 Wanda Opal Caudill Mullins, affectionately known better as Nannie was reunited with her blue eyed sweetheart, Sam in Heaven when her Lord and Savior called her home. She was surrounded by loved ones as she took the Lord’s hand and entered into eternity.

Nannie will be missed terribly by us all: daughters Barb and her husband...

Dec 31, 2023

Thomas (Tommy) Joseph Fineagan, age 57, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on December 31, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland surrounded by his loving family. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of Mary (Parker) Fineagan and the late Thomas John Fineagan.Tommy had a vibrant personality, marked by a quick-witted sense of humor...

Dec 31, 2023

 

Lewis E. Crosby, age 83, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on December 31, 2023, at Sterling Care Riverside in Belcamp, Maryland. Born in Virginia, he was the son of the late Lewis and Kate Crosby and the beloved husband of Alfreda Dunn.

A man of many passions, Lewis found solace and joy in the simple pleasures of life....

Dec 31, 2023

Robert Louis Vickers, age 65, passed away on December 31, 2023, at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Charles and Barbara Vickers. Robert was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, having served his country with honor.Robert was a former member of St. Mark's Catholic Church in Fallston, where...