Obituaries

Local obituaries for Abingdon, Bel Air, Jarrettsville, MD, and surrounding areas.

Iva Ruth Barker

Iva Ruth Barker

Oct 4, 2025

Iva Ruth Barker, age 88 of Darlington, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 4th, 2025. Iva was born in Ashe County, North Carolina and came with her husband to Harford County for work in 1956 where she made her home until her death. Over the years, she worked at Bata Shoe Company, the U.S. Post Office, Kmart, and Rite...

Michael Scott Jones

Michael Scott Jones

Oct 4, 2025

Michael Scott Jones, 56, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on October 4th, 2025.

He was born October 8th, 1968, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of John and Patricia Jones (Helbert).

Michael graduated from Frostburg State University in 1991, earning a degree in Computer Science. He joined The US Army 1991 and served until he was honorably discharged in 1997.

Michael married Lisa...

Dick Frew

Dick Frew

Oct 4, 2025

Richard B. Frew, age 83, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Born in Edgewood, Maryland, he was the son of the late Thomas Lewellyn Frew Sr. and Florence May (Timmons) Frew.

Richard was the beloved husband of Patricia Ann (Sills) Frew, with whom he shared 60 wonderful years of marriage. Together they built a life...

Michael Paul Waller

Michael Paul Waller

Oct 4, 2025

Michael P. Waller was born on January 27, 1953, in Rock Island, Illinois, and passed away on October 4, 2025, at the Senator Bob Hooper House at age 72 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Mike was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Joyce Francis Waller; and his daughters, Krista J....

Lindsey Sturgill

Lindsey Sturgill

Oct 3, 2025

Lindsey Sturgill, age 42, of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. Born in Towson, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of Cynthia Joyce (Lytle) Sturgill and the late David Ray Sturgill.

Lindsey will be remembered for her kind and gentle spirit, her deep love for animals, and the joy she found in spending time with her family and...

Clare F. Fogler

Clare F. Fogler

Oct 2, 2025

Clare Foree Fogler, 79, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Naomi (Josenhans) Fogler and Mother Rosaline Mayonado.

Clare retired from the Federal Government after 40 years of dedicated service. She had a great love for her dogs and enjoyed spending time in her...

Brian Christopher Sullivan

Brian Christopher Sullivan

Oct 1, 2025

Brian Christopher Sullivan, age 46, of Cockeysville, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at his home. Born in Baltimore, he was the beloved son of Timothy Burgan Sullivan and Brenna Rae (Rook) Sullivan.

 Brian was preceded in death by his brother, Scott Sullivan (April 20, 1969 - May 18,1972) In addition to his parents, he is survived by many...

Joseph Frederick Marecki

Joseph Frederick Marecki

Oct 1, 2025

Joseph Frederick Marecki, age 66, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in Baltimore. Born in Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Walter Thomas Marecki and Rita Jean Ann (Cady) Marecki.

Joseph was the beloved husband of Kelly Anne (Corbett) Marecki, with whom he shared 35 wonderful years of marriage. He was a...

Robert L. Armstrong, Jr.

Robert L. Armstrong, Jr.

Oct 1, 2025

Robert L. Armstrong, Jr. (“Bob”) age 76, of Delta, PA, entered into the presence of his God and savior on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

Bob was born and raised in Baltimore, MD, where he lived with his father, the late Robert Leonard Armstrong, Sr., his mother, the late Amy Armstrong, and siblings Steven, Deborah, and Michael. (Deborah and Michael preceded Bob...

Gilbert Michael Reillo

Gilbert Michael Reillo

Oct 1, 2025

Gilbert Michael Reillo, age 76, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Gregory Reillo and Helen (Wentz) Reillo. Gilbert proudly served his country in the Vietnam War, completing two tours of duty, and remained deeply proud of his service throughout his life.

He was a quiet, humble,...

John William "Bill" Powell

John William "Bill" Powell

Sep 30, 2025

John William "Bill" Powell, age 84, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Raymond Thomas Powell and Dorothy (Schmitt) Powell and the husband of the late Nancy Ellen (Bartlebaugh) Powell.

 John is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Powell; his parents, Raymond and Dorothy Powell,...

Ted Hartka

Ted Hartka

Sep 29, 2025

Ted Hartka, 85, of White Hall, Maryland, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Theodore Joseph Hartka and Frances Catherine (Smutniak) Hartka.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Karol Mowl Hartka. A loving father of Theodore (Nancy) Hartka, Timothy (Cathleen) Hartka Sr., Thomas (Sue) Hartka, Robert (Judy)...

Donald F. Staib, Jr.

Donald F. Staib, Jr.

Sep 28, 2025

Donald Faber Staib, Jr. age 82, of Joppatowne, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Born in Maryland on November 9, 1942, he was the son of the late Donald Faber Staib, Sr. and Barbara (North) Staib. Besides his parents, Donald was also preceded in death by his loving middle son, Daniel Staib, and his precious infant grandson, Garrett Staib.

Donald...

Richard Paul Wischhusen

Richard Paul Wischhusen

Sep 27, 2025

Richard Paul Wischhusen, Jr., age 83, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Richard Paul Wischhusen, Sr. and Mary Wilamena (Kalb) Wischhusen of Dundalk, Maryland.

Richard proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, including a deployment in the Caribbean during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Following...

Christine Michele Troccoli

Christine Michele Troccoli

Sep 26, 2025

Christine Michele Troccoli, age 52, of Lewes, Delaware, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2025. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, Christine was the devoted wife of Paul Francis Troccoli and the loving mother of Olivia Cochran. She was also the cherished grandmother of Kinsley Stansbury. Christine was also the beloved daughter of William Junior Watson and Shirley Ann (Barker) Watson.

In...

Georgia R. Snodgrass

Georgia R. Snodgrass

Sep 26, 2025

Georgia R. Snodgrass, 93, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, September 26, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late August “Auggie” Goetz and Bertha Frances (Parkhurst) Goetz.

Georgia was a member of Mountain Christian Church in Joppa, Maryland, and grew up attending Fork Christian Church. A proud graduate of Towson...

Dave Kittle

Dave Kittle

Sep 26, 2025

David Michael Kittle, a faithful servant of Christ, went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2025. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1984. After he graduated from Perry Hall High School, he joined the Army Infantry at 19 years old. He proudly served in Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He then served as project manager for Most...

Janice "Jean" R. Dean

Janice "Jean" R. Dean

Sep 26, 2025

Janice Rozella Dean, age 87, of Joppa, MD, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025. Born in Bel Air, MD, she was the daughter of the late Beatrice Attie (Caudill) Spicer and the late Arlie Washington Spicer. She was the beloved wife of the late Marvin Odell Dean, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage.

Janice found joy in...

Amedea "Emery" Coccia

Amedea "Emery" Coccia

Sep 25, 2025

Amedea “Emery” Coccia, age 76, of Pylesville, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Frank Joseph Coccia and Laura Maria (Kuchling) Coccia and the beloved husband of Amelia Coccia.

He was deeply proud of his Highlandtown roots and lived a life centered around family, friends, community,...

Arnold Tretton, Jr.

Arnold Tretton, Jr.

Sep 25, 2025

Arnold Tretton, Jr. Age 85, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Forest Hill, Maryland.

Born in Maryland, he was the son of the late Arnold Tretton, Sr. and Edna Grace (Campbell) Tretton. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan Estelle (Schubert) Tretton.

Arnold is survived by his children, Arnold (Cynthia) Tretton, III and Beth...