Obituaries
Local obituaries for Abingdon, Bel Air, Jarrettsville, MD, and surrounding areas.
Sandra H. Dean
Dec 24, 2025
Sandra Hamilton Dean, 91, of Bel Air, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Bel Air, MD.
She was born at home in Bel Air, the only child of Roland Hamilton and Thelma Johnson Hamilton. She graduated from Bel Air High School and earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the Peabody Institute Conservatory of Music.
Mrs. Dean began her...
Rebecca Grace Breymier
Dec 23, 2025
Rebecca Grace Breymier, age 50, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Rosedale, MD. She was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Rebecca was the beloved daughter of Walter Jacob Breymier, Jr. and Judith Sue (Howe) Breymier, both of whom survive her.
Rebecca was preceded in death by her loving fiancee Lloyd Phillips.
She is survived by her loving family, including...
Russell William Diegert
Dec 23, 2025
Russell William Diegert, age 72, of Conowingo, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at home.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Russell was the son of the late Raymond Diegert, Sr. and Margaret (Zealor) Diegert.
Russell, affectionately known to family and friends as “Russ” or “Rusty,” was married to Patricia Diegert (Baxter).
In addition to his wife, Russell is survived by Diana Diegert,...
Daisy "Ann" Lipscomb
Dec 23, 2025
Daisy “Ann” Lipscomb, age 95, of White Marsh, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Born in Richwood, West Virginia, she was the daughter of William Wilson and Daisy (Ayers) Wilson, both deceased. She was the beloved wife of Arthur Allen Lipscomb, who preceded her in death.
Ann was the longtime owner and operator of Lipscomb Carryout in White Marsh, Maryland,...
Mary Pearce
Dec 23, 2025
With a heavy heart, we share the news of the passing of Mary Pearce. She passed into heaven with her husband by her side, going home to be with her mother, father, and brother. Mary possessed a deep and powerful faith, and we are comforted knowing she is finally at peace.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Thomas...
Margaret Ella Couto
Dec 23, 2025
Margaret Ella Couto, age 99, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was born in Romney, West Virginia, to the late Harry A. Parker and Edna May (Moreland) Parker.
Margaret was the beloved wife of Joseph August Couto, who preceded her in death. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished spending time...
Lucy Cohee Armstrong
Dec 23, 2025
Lucy Cohee Armstrong, age 73, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Edgewood, MD.
Lucy was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and was the beloved daughter of Stephen William Cohee and Margaret Virginia “Corrie” Cohee, both of whom preceded her in death.
She was the devoted wife of Donald Sedford Armstrong, with whom she shared 37 years of marriage....
Millicent P. Chernich
Dec 22, 2025
Millicent Patricia Chernich, age 86, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, in Brooklyn, Maryland.
Millicent was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to the late Irene Isabelle (Smith) Bruder and Earl Franklin Bruder.
Millicent was preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Aelyn Weiksner. She was also predeceased by a brother and a sister many years ago.
She is survived by her loving children: Stephanie...
Walter Harry Karoll, Jr.
Dec 22, 2025
Walter Harry Karoll, Jr., 82, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, in Forest Hill, MD.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Walter was the son of the late Walter Harry Karoll, Sr., and Margaret Elizabeth (Waltman) Karoll. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Karoll and his brother- in-law, Gene Schuller.
Walter...
Darlene Anne Marie Amero
Dec 21, 2025
Darlene Amero, age 69, of Edgewood, MD, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025.
Darlene was born in Berlin, NH, to the late Richard Roy and Jeanne Grenier. She is preceded in death by her brothers Dennis and Richard Roy.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Daniel Amero; and her loving daughters Shelley Clark and her husband, James;...
Theresa Ann Jacovitte
Dec 21, 2025
Theresa Ann Jacovitte, age 73, of Bel Air, MD passed away on December 21, 2025. Born in Edgewood, MD, Theresa was the daughter of the late Albert and Peggie Kilduff. For more than 20 years, Theresa worked selling land, hiking the mountains of western Maryland and Arizona, a profession she had true passion for that perfectly matched her love of...
Janet Arlene Duncan
Dec 21, 2025
Janet Arlene Duncan, age 88, passed away peacefully. She was born in Brogue, Pennsylvania, and was the daughter of the late Harry Fake and Margaret Evelyn (Keefer) Fake.
Janet was married to Harry E. Duncan Jr., who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Frank Duncan.
She is survived by her children: Howard Duncan (son), Audrey...
Mary "Jean" Vitek
Dec 20, 2025
Mary “Jean” Vitek, age 91, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Bel Air, MD.
Jean was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late John Keczmerski and Mary Agnes (Fitzgerald) Keczmerski. She was the beloved wife of Robert Frank Vitek, who preceded her in death.
In addition to her husband and parents, Jean was preceded in...
Vincent A. Del Pizzo, Jr.
Dec 18, 2025
Vincent Alfred Del Pizzo, Jr., age 63, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at The University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the loving and devoted husband of Nancy Del Pizzo (nee Failinger), with whom he shared 38 years of marriage and built a life rooted in love, dedication and...
Telinda Ann Leonard
Dec 18, 2025
Telinda Ann Leonard, age 56, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Dundalk, MD. She was born in York, Pennsylvania.
Telinda was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Carolyn Ann (Leonard) Edwards.
She is survived by her father Bradford Edwards; her brother, Larry Turner, Jr. (Katrina); her aunt, Judy Leonard-Thomas; and her cherished nieces and nephews: Kayla...
Despina A. Nikitaras
Dec 18, 2025
Despina A. Nikitaras, age 79, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Abingdon, MD.
Born in Cairo, Egypt, Despina was the beloved daughter of Christos G. Antoniades and Anna C. (Stavropoulou) Antoniades, both of whom preceded her in death.
Despina was the devoted wife of Spiros Nikitaras, to whom she was married for 47 years. Together, they owned...
Edward Francis Lejk
Dec 17, 2025
Edward M. Francis Lejk, age 76, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Laura Lejk (née Blaszak).
A loving husband, brother, uncle, grand uncle, and friend. He was a man of strong faith, opinions, and family loyalty.
He was a long-time employee at Bethlehem Steel...
Margaret A. Scarff
Dec 16, 2025
Margaret Elizabeth (Avery) Scarff a resident of White Hall, Maryland died at the age of 79 at her home on December 16, 2025. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Margaret was the daughter of Cecil Crawford Avery Sr.and Bertha (Dzimidas) Avery Voltaire, both of whom proceeded her in death.
Margaret was the beloved wife of Grayson Windel Scarff, Jr., who also proceeded her...
George Edward Huth Sr.
Dec 14, 2025
GEORGE EDWARD HUTH, SR. September 12, 1937 – December 14, 2025
George Edward Huth, Sr. of Edgewood, was born September 12, 1937, in The City Hospital, Baltimore City, Maryland. George was the son of the late Edward Frank Huth and Ruth Sadie (Hall) Huth. George was the loving husband of over 59 years to Anna F. Huth (nee Inscore).
George grew up...
George W. Batzer
Dec 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of George Wilson Batzer, Jr.
George Wilson Batzer, Jr., age 91, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
George’s greatest joy was his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He leaves behind his loving wife, Nancy A. Batzer; his children, John Batzer and wife Deborah, and Laura Batzer and spouse...
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