Obituaries

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

Sharon A. Asbury

Sharon A. Asbury

Aug 16, 2018

Sharon Ann Asbury (nee Badders), only 73, of Joppa, MD passed away suddenly on August 16, 2018 in her home. Born in Asheville, NC, she was the daughter of William Addison and Orpha Elizabeth (Rigsby) Badders and the wife of more than 50 years of the late Charlie E. Asbury. She worked for Baltimore County Schools as a bus attendant...

Julia May Bruggeman

Julia May Bruggeman

Aug 15, 2018

Julia May Bruggeman, age 91, of Forest Hill, MD passed away on August 15, 2018 at Madonna Heritage in Jarrettsville, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD on August 8th 1927, she was the daughter of Alfred James and Catherine Frances (Bena) Baker and preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles Joseph Bruggeman. She loved spending time with family, friends, and...

Betty   Jane  Polk

Betty Jane Polk

Aug 14, 2018

Betty Jane Polk, age 76, of Abingdon, MD passed away on August 14, 2018 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Joppa, MD, she was the daughter of John Jack and Isabele (Porter) Bishop Sr. and was the wife of the late Ernest Polk Jr. She was a long time dedicated member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Betty...

Carolyn  Catherine  Aucker

Carolyn Catherine Aucker

Aug 14, 2018

Carolyn Catherine Aucker (Wunder) of Bel Air, Maryland, daughter of Catherine and Frederick Wunder, Sr., rested peacefully in the arms of her Savior on August 14, 2018. She faithfully served her Lord and those around her, especially those in need. Her smile lit up the room, and her love for others lit up the lives of all who knew her....

Will  Mitchell

Will Mitchell

Aug 13, 2018

Will Mitchell, age 28, of Bel Air, MD passed away on August 13, 2018. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of David Edward Mitchell of Bel Air and the late Theresa Marie Stilling. He attended C. Milton Wright High School and was self-employed as a Real Estate Investor. He enjoyed hiking, running, fishing, reading, technology and spending time...

Blanche L. Gross

Blanche L. Gross

Aug 10, 2018

Blanche L. Gross, age 90, of Aberdeen, MD passed away on August 10, 2018 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Conowingo, MD, she was the daughter of Edwin and Blanche (Umberger) Davis. She was a retired Federal Government employee who worked at Aberdeen Proving Ground and she was a member of Wesleyan Chapel United Methodist Church...

Reba Carol Lovette

Reba Carol Lovette

Aug 8, 2018

Reba Carol Lovette, age 84, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on August 8, 2018. Born in Wilbar, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Rex and Sallie (Palmer) Harless and wife of 55 years to her beloved late husband Billy Eugene Lovette. For 32 years, she worked as the bookkeeper for A&P Supermarkets. She was a devoted member of Towne...

J.R. Ware

J.R. Ware

Aug 8, 2018

J.R. Ware, age 54, of Abingdon, MD passed away on August 8, 2018 at Gilchrist Hospice at GBMC in Towson, MD. Born in Clarksburg, WV, he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and worked as a diesel mechanic. He loved his children and grandchildren, and also loved hunting and fishing. His family said he could fix anything and he...

Robert "Bob" R. Imbierowicz Sr.

Robert "Bob" R. Imbierowicz Sr.

Aug 7, 2018

Robert "Bob" R. Imbierowicz Sr., of Bel Air, a family man, Army veteran, pharmacist and sports fan who rooted for Maryland teams, died August 7 at his home. He was 85. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of Daniel B. Imbierowicz and Helen A. Potocki Lebrun. He attended Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. After serving in the Army, he attended the...

Dorothy  Mazz

Dorothy Mazz

Aug 6, 2018

Dorothy Mazz, age 91, of Edgewood, MD passed away on August 6, 2018 at Lorien Riverside in Belcamp, MD. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of John Casper and Mary Edna (Miller) Mesmeringer and wife of the late Vincent Simon Mazz. She has been a member at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church since 1959 where she enjoyed being...

James Mcilwain

James Mcilwain

Aug 6, 2018

James Hilton McIlwain, age 78, of Bel Air, MD passed away on August 6, 2018 at his home. Born in Washington County, AL, he was the son of Robert Washington McIlwain and Allie (Wood) McIlwain. He retired in 1978 as a Master Sergeant with the US Army. He served three tours in Vietnam, and served in various locations such as...

Joseph Francis Farley

Joseph Francis Farley

Aug 5, 2018

Joseph Francis Farley, age 72, of Belcamp, MD passed away on August 5, 2018 at Gilchrist in Towson, MD. Born in Astoria, NY, he was the son of Edward and Mary (Tsivis) Farley. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, and an avid reader. Mr. Farley is survived by his...

William "Bill" Blevins

William "Bill" Blevins

Aug 5, 2018

William "Bill" Blevins, age 84, of Edgewood, MD passed away on August 5, 2018 at his home. Born in Rural Retreat, VA, he was the son of George C. and Frances L. (Smith) Blevins and was the husband of the late Shirley Ann Blevins. Mr. Blevins is survived by daughter, Sally Ward and son-in-law, Kenny Ward, of Edgewood; son, George...

Audrey West

Audrey West

Aug 5, 2018

Audrey West, age 83, of Bel Air, MD passed away on August 5, 2018 at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium. Born in Bel Air, MD, she was the daughter of Conley Irvin and Mamie Lea (Young) Nelson and the wife of the late Carroll Edgar West Jr. She was a former PTA President at Churchville Elementary, circa 1970, as well...

Barbara Mcdougall

Barbara Mcdougall

Aug 3, 2018

Barbara McDougall, age 79, of Joppatowne, MD passed away on August 3, 2018 at Lorien Riverside in Belcamp, MD. Born in Colorado Springs, CO, she was the daughter of Wayne and Ivy (Hellekson) Griffin. She was very active at Holy Spirit Church where she taught religious education. Ms. McDougall is survived by her children, Patrick McDougall, Bartly (Julie) McDougall, Jr.,...

Robert E. Raunig

Robert E. Raunig

Aug 3, 2018

Robert E. Raunig, age 84, of Fallston, MD passed away on August 3, 2018 at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, MD. Born in Great Falls, MT, he was the son of Arthur and Dorthea (Reynolds) Raunig. Mr. Raunig served in the US Army for 20 years. Retired as a major. He was a Vietnam War Veteran where...

Benjamin L. Miller

Benjamin L. Miller

Aug 3, 2018

Benjamin L. Miller, age 77, of Bel Air, MD passed away on August 3, 2018 at his home. Born in Centreville, MD he was the son of Joseph Perry Miller and Mary Catherine (Middleton) Ireland. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Elizabeth Ann (Messick) Miller (Betsy), who was his high school sweetheart. Mr. Miller retired as a...

Hollis King

Hollis King

Aug 3, 2018

Hollis King, age 103, of Bel Air, MD passed away on August 3, 2018 at Greenfield Senior Living in Bel Air, MD. Born in Glade Creek, NC, she was the daughter of Wick Levi and Zadie (Adams) Spurlin and was the wife of the late Dean King Sr. who passed away in November 1979. She was a member of Calvary...

Ann M. Cook

Ann M. Cook

Aug 1, 2018

Ann M. Cook, age 87, of Abingdon, MD passed away on August 1, 2018 at Greenfield Senior Living in Bel Air, MD. Born in Schuylkill Haven, PA, she was the daughter of William C. Miller and Violet Catherine (Winn) Miller, and was the wife of the late Richard Thomas Cook. She worked for the Ballistics Research Lab at Aberdeen Proving...

Catherine V. Mateer

Catherine V. Mateer

Aug 1, 2018

Catherine V. Mateer, age 86, of Forest Hill, MD passed away on August 1, 2018 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Bolair, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Jacob Archibald and Bella Emily (Given) Starcher and wife of the late, Cecil George Mateer. After graduating from High School, she began working as an Administrative...