Obituaries

Feb 14, 2020

Judith Baker, age 74, of Essex, MD passed away on February 14, 2020 at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Sara (McLaughlin) Fonzi and wife of the late Marvin Baker. Judith worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse and served on the Ladies Board at Trinity Temple in...

Feb 14, 2020

James W. Kirk Jr., age 56, of Perryville, MD passed away on February 14, 2020 at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, MD. He is survived by his beloved wife, Debby Kirk; devoted father of Melanie Kirk, her fiancé, Brian Simpers, Heather Kirk and cherished granddaughter, Arianna Kirk. Also survived by a sister, Susan Kirk Smith and her husband,...

Feb 13, 2020

Robert Gene Bishoff, United States Army (Retired Major) passed quietly at home on February 13, 2020 after 92 great years. Bob was born in Boone, Iowa on March 28, 1927. He spent his early years in Conway, Iowa until his family moved to Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Kenwood High School in 1945 and 2 weeks later enlisted in the...

Feb 12, 2020

Carol Murray, age 82, of Oliver Beach, MD passed away on February 12, 2020 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert John and Edith (Colmery) Getty and wife of 48 years to William J. Murray. She was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church. She retired as a floral designer and decorator...

Feb 11, 2020

H. Frances Hanna, age 82, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on February 11, 2020 in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Otis and Ella (Poole) Huff and wife of the late Donald Givens Hanna. She enjoyed reading, sewing, long walks with the dog, and spending time with her family. Frances is survived...

Feb 11, 2020

Feb 10, 2020

Monath, David Edward 95, of Jarrettsville MD passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2020 surrounded by family, friends and clergy in a circle of prayer. Born November 2, 1924 in Hampstead MD, he was the only child of Parker Edward Monath and Edna AnnaBelle (nee Gross) Monath. He was an incredible husband of 60 years to Ruth Elizabeth...

Feb 10, 2020

Stephen Stanley Schweitzer, age 75, of Churchville, Maryland passed away on February 10, 2020 at his home. Born in Essex, Maryland in 1944, he was the son of the late Justus and Ann Lucille (Tamalewicz) Schweitzer and husband of Charlotte A. (Heim) Schweitzer. Steve was frequent Friday and Saturday night visitor at the Thunderbird Drive-in on Eastern Avenue in Essex....

Feb 9, 2020

Jeanne McMillan, age 67, of Delta, Pennsylvania passed away on February 9, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, she was the daughter of C. L. and Jewel (Bolt) Roseberry and wife of 30 years to Dwight E. McMillan. She retired in 2010 after 31 years of service with the Federal Government...

Feb 7, 2020

Richard Kenneth Pickle, age 67, of Bel Air, MD passed away on February 7, 2020 at his home. Born in Uppercross Roads, MD, he was the son of Vance and Hazel (Hash) Pickle. He was a heating and air conditioning mechanic and enjoyed hunting, playing softball and illustrating. He was huge NASCAR fan, Ravens football and Orioles Baseball fan. He...

Feb 7, 2020

Gary Nordman, age 78, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on February 7, 2020. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey and raised in Queens, New York, he was the son of Emil and Rose (Desmond) Nordman and husband of 56 years to Karen (Beebe) Nordman. After graduating from New York University, he had a 32-year career with the US Department of...

Feb 6, 2020

Joe "Wookee" Russin of Joppa, Maryland passed suddenly on February 6, 2020 in his sleep at the age of 61. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Joseph and Elsie “Cyndee” (Spurry) Russin. He was the beloved husband of Marilee Russin, devoted father to Lauren Russin Stouten and Brittany Nichole Russin-Smith, father in law to Mark Stouten, grandfather...

Feb 6, 2020

Jackie T. Lare, age 90, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on February 6, 2020 at her home. Born in Kobe, Japan, she was the daughter of Kakutaro and Hana (Okamoto) Shimomura and wife of the late Edward G. Lare. She was a member of Aberdeen Proving Ground Chapel Church. She enjoyed shopping and she loved to sew in her younger...

Feb 6, 2020

James Robert Yeck, age 34, of Belcamp, Maryland passed away on February 6, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Gaithersburg, Maryland, he was the son of Alan Frederick and Linda Ann (Sotiros) Yeck. He enjoyed computer gaming and building computers, spending time with his nephews and niece, and boating. James loved history and Devils...

Feb 6, 2020

Reida Edwards, age 57, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on February 6, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late James Reid Edwards and Judy Sawdargs Doering . Reida was an animal lover just like her mother, she was a loving aunt and sister and...

Feb 5, 2020

Brenda Lynn Bevard, age 59, of Aberdeen, Maryland passed away on February 5, 2020 at Sterling Care Riverside in Belcamp, Maryland. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of Harry Franis Walstrom and Della Vernon Clayton. Brenda is survived by her three sons, Christopher James DeHaven and his wife, Chrissy, Timothy Ray Evans and his wife, Christina,...

Feb 5, 2020

Gerard “Jerry” Francis Workinger, age 78, of Edgewood, Maryland (MD) passed away peacefully on February 5, 2020 at Genesis-Corsica Hill Care Center in Centreville, MD. During that moment he was touched by love of his family and the compassion of his skilled caregivers. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA), the son of John Elwood and Madeline Elizabeth (Nachreiner) Workinger....

Feb 4, 2020

Ralph M. Clay, 90, of Darlington, Maryland passed away peacefully on February 4, 2020 surrounded by family. He was born on February 3, 1930 in Banner, Virginia and proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Ralph was employed by Martin Marietta prior to his retirement. Ralph is the beloved husband of the late Naomi A. Clay. He...

Feb 4, 2020

William J. Foley, age 92, of Bel Air, MD passed away on February 4, 2020 at Cadia Healthcare Renaissance in Millsboro, DE. Born in Pottsville, PA, he was the son of Charles Foley and Florence (Ginther) Reilly and husband of 66 years to the late Theresa Ann Foley. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and worked as a...

Feb 4, 2020

Alvan Jay Hoffman, age 93, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on February 4, 2020 at his home. Born in Walled Lake, Michigan, he was the son of Harold Guy and Jean Elizabeth (Avery) Hoffman and husband of Jeanette (Poole) Hoffman. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp in World War II and later retired from the U.S. Navy...