Obituaries

Dec 30, 2023

Dennis Simms, age 87, of Joppa, passed away on December 30,2023 at the Senator Bob Hooper Hospice House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore County, she was the daughter of Oliver Dea and Willie Kate (Ferren) Lambert. She was the wife of 68 years to the late Charles Edward Simms Jr. 

Dennis is survived by son Mark Simms and...

Dec 28, 2023

Mark Edward Rawles, age 61, of Conowingo, Maryland passed away on December 28, 2023, at his home. Born in Morocco, he was the son of Dorothy M. (Seery) Rawles, and the late Ronald C. Rawles Jr. Mark grew up in Temple Hills, Maryland and graduated in 1981 from Crossland High School in Prince Georges County. He was an avid fisherman...

Dec 28, 2023

Milagros Rash, aged 75, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on December 28, 2023, at Sterling Care Riverside in Belcamp, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Angel Aviles and Carmen Gonzalez) and the loving wife of Brad Rash.

Milagros was not only a devoted wife but also a skilled and passionate cook, known for creating delicious meals that brought...

Dec 27, 2023

Lisa was born May 13, 1959 in Austintown, OH to Elizabeth and John Wayne and passed away on December 27, 2023.

Lisa graduated from Austintown Fitch Highschool in 1977 and attended Youngstown State University for her RN nursing degree. Lisa loved life, traveling, and taking care of people where she began her nursing career at South Side Hospital then Northside Hospital,...

Dec 27, 2023

Frederick Lee Anderson, 81, of Joppa, Maryland died peacefully on December 27, 2023 at Lorien Assisted Living in Bel Air, MD.  Fred was the son of Alfred and Jacqueline Anderson and grew up in Joppa and attended Edgewood High School.  Not long after graduating, Fred would meet the love of his life, Joyce.  They married in 1963 and went on...

Dec 27, 2023

Arlen L. Weddle, aged 84, of Churchville, Maryland, passed away on December 27, 2023. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rita (Branscome) Weddle and the late husband of Joyce (Williams) Weddle. Arlen was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and served his country with honor.

Arlen retired in April 1995 from Aberdeen...

Dec 27, 2023

Albert Carl Lindhorst, Sr., age 95 of Abingdon Maryland, and formerly Perry Hall, Maryland, passed away on December 27, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. 

Albert was a lifetime member of Calvary Lutheran Church, where he shared his love of music.He was a well-respected Architectural Illustrator and fine artist.   Albert was an avid golfer and loved his classic cars....

Dec 27, 2023

Bual Johnson Holbrook, age 88, of Bel Air, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2023. Born in Harford county, Maryland, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Verna (Johnson) Holbrook and the devoted husband of Carolyn (Simons) Holbrook. BJ, as he was affectionately known by his brothers and sisters (9 of 'em) and...

Dec 26, 2023

William Raymond Carter, age 74, of Harford County, Maryland, passed away on December 26, 2023, in Yuma, Arizona. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the beloved son of the late Raymond and Maurine Carter. 

William was a dedicated and compassionate individual who dedicated over 30 years of his life to serving the community as a Registered Nurse for the...

Dec 26, 2023

Elaine Beverly Jones, age 86, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on December 26, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. She was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late William and Christine (Blume) Rehberger and the beloved wife of the late Kenneth E. Jones. Elaine was a dedicated member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church,...

Dec 26, 2023

Dec 26, 2023

Barbara G. Mayerhofer, age 87, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on December 26, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the beloved daughter of the late Franklin and Georgia (Cole) McQuay and the devoted wife of the late Robert Mayerhofer.

Barbara is survived by her loving daughters, Robin D. Towner...

Dec 25, 2023

Kathryn Joann Jorgenson, aged 87, of Street, Maryland, passed away on December 25, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. She was born in Minnesota to the late Joseph and Edith (Murray) Boecker and was the beloved wife of the late Howard Frederick Jorgenson. Kathryn was a devoted member of Emory United Methodist Church and had a...

Dec 25, 2023

Christopher Thomas Haden of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on December 25, 2023, at the age of 41. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of Edward and Bonnie (Morkosky) Haden and the loving husband of Kersha (Patchell) Haden.

Christopher found joy in the simple pleasures of life. His love for crabbing and fishing brought him solace and unforgettable...

Dec 24, 2023

William (Billy) Dennis McDermott, age 63, of Joppa, passed away on December 24, 2023, at home. Born in New York, he was the son of the late William G. and Joan (Cooney) McDermott.

Billy served his country honorably in both the Army and Army National Guard. Throughout his professional life, he worked for Grainger for 40 years, where he excelled as...

Dec 24, 2023

In the presence of his devoted wife of 64 years and surrounded by his loving family, Ronald Eugene Wyatt, Sr., aged 82, from Abingdon, Maryland, peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on December 24, 2023. Born in Sugar Grove, Virginia, he was the son of the late William Wyatt and Elsie (Haga) Hughes.

Ronald is survived by his cherished...

Dec 24, 2023

In memory of Lois Marie Slattery, age 81, of Forest Hill, Maryland, who passed away on December 24, 2023, at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Lois was the beloved daughter of Carlyle and Mildred (Benner) Brown and the cherished wife of the late Robert Slattery.

Lois found joy in life as an avid...

Dec 24, 2023

George "Allen" Grieves, aged 79, passed away on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023, at Franklin Square Hospital's Hospice unit. Born in Bel Air at the Fountain Green Maturity Hospital on February 16, 1944, Allen, affectionately known as a "Premmie," spent his first two months being cared for by nurses, leaving a lasting impression of being spoiled from their tender rocking.

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Dec 22, 2023

Joan Marie Schramm, age 92, of Belcamp, Maryland, peacefully passed away on December 22, 2023, at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Born in White Plains, New York, she was the cherished daughter of the late William and Lillian (Brady) Tobin and the beloved wife of the late August F. Schramm III.

Joan is survived by her devoted...

Dec 22, 2023

Bel Air, Maryland – Bob Cody, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, the cherished son of the late Robert and Myrtle (Lee) Cody. Bob was the beloved husband of Diane (Ruckman) Cody, and they would have joyfully celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on December 28, 2023.After completing his Masters Degree at...