Obituaries

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

Johnnie Mack Ashley

Johnnie Mack Ashley

Jun 2, 2025

Johnnie Mack Ashley, age 80, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Born in Fair Bluff, North Carolina, Johnnie was the beloved son of the late John Ashley and Pauline (Smith) Ashley. He proudly served his country for 20 years in the United States Army, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. It was during his time stationed...

Linda Rae Elasavage

Linda Rae Elasavage

Jun 2, 2025

Linda Rae Elasavage, age 80, of Churchville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025. Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Andrew and Antoinette (Lubiani) Maszaros.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kurt Markus Elasavage; daughters Anne-Marie Reiber, Catherine Johnson, and Patricia Bowie; and her brother Mike Maszaros.

Linda is survived by her...

John Harry Diehl

John Harry Diehl

Jun 1, 2025

John Harry Diehl, affectionately known as “Pappy” to his loved ones, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Upper Chesapeake Hospital on June 1, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Owings Mills, Maryland, John was the son of the late William Diehl and Elizabeth Edna Wilhelm Diehl.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth A Bose...

Roberta "Bobbie" Cockey

Roberta "Bobbie" Cockey

Jun 1, 2025

Roberta “Bobbie” Anne Cockey (née Rader), a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by the love of her family in Towson, Maryland. Born in Baltimore on March 15, 1945, she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert Peter Rader and Freda Estelle (Nauman) Flury.

Bobbie shared...

Nelson Woodrow Rosier

Nelson Woodrow Rosier

May 31, 2025

Nelson Woodrow Rosier, 84, of Rosedale, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Nelson was the son of the late Howard Woodrow Rosier and Mardell Lucy (Trimmer) Rosier.

A proud veteran, Nelson honorably served his country in the Army. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Bonita Rosier. He had a deep love for...

Ronald "Ron" Alan Denbow

Ronald "Ron" Alan Denbow

May 31, 2025

Ronald Alan Denbow, age 61, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Bel Air, MD.

Ronald was born in Maryland to the late Elwood Denbow, Jr., and Kathryn Ilene Zealor. He was a lifelong resident of Maryland and a cherished member of a large extended family.

He is survived by many loving cousins, including Patty Crouse,...

Colleen Marie Blakely-Ayres

Colleen Marie Blakely-Ayres

May 30, 2025

Colleen Marie Blakely-Ayres, 58, of Whitehall, MD. passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Hagerstown.

Born in Towson, MD, Colleen was the beloved daughter of Evelyn L. (Cox) Blakely and the late William Rae Kelly.

Colleen will be remembered as a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and aunt. She is survived by her loving children, Michael Ayres, Jr. and Kelly Ayres;...

Nancy L. Thurman

Nancy L. Thurman

May 30, 2025

Nancy Louise Thurman, 77, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, she was the daughter of the late James Walter Riley and Nannie Louise (Carter) Riley.

She was the beloved wife of the late Terry Lee Thurman. Nancy and Terry were married for 47 wonderful years, having wed on December 9,...

Kathy Eichensehr

Kathy Eichensehr

May 30, 2025

Kathleen Anne Eichensehr, 76, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, at Forest Hill Heights in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born on April 17, 1949, in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, she lived a life marked by compassion, strength, and an unwavering devotion to those around her.

A proud graduate of Huntingdon High School—where she walked alongside her future husband Phil—and later Shippensburg University, Kathy...

W. Lucille Proctor

W. Lucille Proctor

May 29, 2025

W. Lucille Proctor, age 89, of Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Irvin E. Spahn and Myrtle E. Spahn.

Lucille was married for 35 wonderful years to the late Homer Clayton Proctor Sr., with whom she built a loving and devoted family. A woman of strong faith,...

Nadine Holland Jones

Nadine Holland Jones

May 29, 2025

Nadine Holland Jones, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 98. Born in El Paso, Texas on October 18, 1926, Nadine lived a long and meaningful life marked by faith, family, and a heart full of compassion.

She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Robert L. Jones Sr., who passed in 2007....

Stephen B. Mohr

Stephen B. Mohr

May 28, 2025

Stephen B. Mohr, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland. Born and raised in Baltimore, Steve grew up in the Cockeysville area. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps and later dedicated 15 years of service to Westinghouse, working in the shipping and packaging department.

Stephen is survived by...

Larry E. Ditzenberger

Larry E. Ditzenberger

May 26, 2025

Larry E. Ditzenberger, age 80, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland.

Larry was born in Maryland to the late Harold Kenneth Ditzenberger and Carolene M. (Bull) Ditzenberger. A proud Air Force veteran, Larry served his country with honor and carried that pride throughout his life, especially enjoying visits to the Air...

Samuel G. Coscia, Jr.

Samuel G. Coscia, Jr.

May 26, 2025

Samuel G. Coscia Jr., of Perry Hall, MD, battled cancer for many years before passing away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the age of 72.

Sam was a devoted and loving husband to his late wife, Carole A. Coscia (nee Mesmeringer). He is survived by his beloved son, Craig Coscia and his wife Rebecca Coscia; his sister, Karen Coscia;...

Ed Andrews, III

Ed Andrews, III

May 25, 2025

Ed Andrews, III, age 78, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

Born in Winchester, Virginia, Ed was the beloved son of the late Hiram Edward Andrews, Jr. and the late Ruth Belle (Holter) Andrews. A Vietnam veteran, Ed served his country with honor. He carried that same sense of dedication and integrity throughout his life.

Ed Andrews...

Jenny Wheat

Jenny Wheat

May 25, 2025

Jenny Wheat, age 59, of Harford County, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Virginia was the beloved daughter of the late Virginia Louise (Roberts) Hawks and James Troy Hawks. Virginia was the devoted wife of Joseph Emory Wheat and a loving mother to two daughters, Jennifer Wheat and Crystal Wheat. She was...

Walter Jenkins, Sr.

Walter Jenkins, Sr.

May 22, 2025

Walter Jenkins Sr., age 85, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Born in Forkland, Alabama, he was the son of the late John Walter Jenkins and Carrie (Smith) Jenkins. Walter was a devoted husband to Bernice (Coleman) Jenkins. 

They were married on October 24, 1959, and would have celebrated 66 years of marriage this year. In...

Robin Ann Lowe

Robin Ann Lowe

May 21, 2025

Robin Ann Lowe, age 58, of Felton, Delaware, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 after a long illness that she so gallantly fought to the end. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Edward Lowe, Sr. and Joan Frances (Bishop) Lowe.

Robin was a 1984 graduate of Perry Hall High School. She went on to...

Mary Frances Adamson

Mary Frances Adamson

May 21, 2025

Mary Frances Adamson, age 67, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 21st, 2025. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Henry R. Champagne and Mary B. (McLaughlin) Callinan.

A proud Bostonian, Mary was raised in Somerville and graduated from Arlington Catholic School in 1975. A devout Catholic, she was known for...

Lewis Thomas Ramage

Lewis Thomas Ramage

May 21, 2025

Lewis Thomas Ramage of Baldwin Maryland passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025 at the age of 86, surrounded by his wife and children.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Lew was the son of the late Beatrice (Yurek) Ramage and Leonard Wilson Ramage. A gifted student, he graduated from Sparrows Point High School at the age of 16 before attending Virginia Tech...