Obituaries

Apr 22, 2018

Bertha May Ruffing, age 93, of Bel Air, MD passed away peacefully with her son by her side on April 22, 2018 at her home. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Harry and Margaret (Goldbeck) Scroggs and wife of the late Joseph Charles Ruffing. She worked as a secretary after her husband died and raised 4 boys. She...

Apr 21, 2018

Gertrude P. Tart, age 94, of Fallston, MD passed away on April 21, 2018. Born in Benson, NC, she was the daughter of Cirby Leonard and Lily Florence (Capps) Pollard and was the wife of the late Paul Hood Tart. She was a long time member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and loved gardening and cooking. She was especially proud...

Apr 20, 2018

Cornelia Greta MacGillivary, age 78, of Dagsboro, DE passed away on April 20, 2018. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Edward and Greta (Koldyke) Bielski and was the wife of the late John Joseph MacGillivary. A loving mother and grandmother, she was the matriarch of the family that held everyone together. She was an angel and loved...

Apr 20, 2018

John "Paul" Colgin, age 73, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on April 20, 2018 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of Howard and Marie (Lindemann) Colgin. He liked cars, loved women and cats, and always enjoyed helping other people. Mr. Colgin is survived by two daughters, Michelle Butindaro and husband, Frank,...

Apr 20, 2018

Rose Marie Malanowski, age 74, of Edgewood, MD passed away on April 20, 2018 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Clemens Stanislaus and Irene Helen (Glodek) Malanowski. She was an active member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Edgewood. An English teacher and administrator in Baltimore City for many...

Apr 20, 2018

John Lee Lalik, age 86, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on April 20, 2018 at Hart Heritage Estates-Forest Hill in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Logan, West Virginia, he was the son of Alex Filmore Lalik Sr. and Lola (Ellis) Lalik. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served his country during the Korean War. He was a 35 year...

Apr 19, 2018

Lynn Marie Barlow-Melfa, age 62, of Rising Sun, MD passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2018 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Ann (Miller) Cook and the late Clyde Barlow. Lynn is survived by her loving husband, Stephen Melfa, as well as her mother and extended family. Upon marrying Stephen, she became a mother to Rebecca and...

Apr 19, 2018

Phyllis Marie Sheridan, 70, of Bel Air, passed away on April 19, 2018. Phyllis is survived by her loving spouse Brian E. Sheridan Sr., son, Brian E. Sheridan Jr. and wife, Christa, son-in-law, Dion Tilghman, and grandchildren, Jason, Ryan, and Kaitlyn Tilghman, Tommy, Zoe, and Whitney Sheridan.

Apr 17, 2018

Hazel J. Coble, age 82, of Abingdon, MD passed away on April 17, 2018 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Tonawanda, NY, she was the daughter of Foster Benjamin and Eva Maude (Braddell) Ripke and was the wife of the late Lester William Coble Sr. She was an avid reader, loved flowers and enjoyed traveling...

Apr 17, 2018

Medley "Wade" Cullison, age 73, of Forest Hill, MD passed away on April 17, 2018 at his home. Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of Medley Wade and Helen E. (Harris) Cullison. He was born and raised in Hampden, Baltimore, MD. A veteran of the US Army, he was a 50 year member of the American Legion in...

Apr 16, 2018

Phyllis J. Strunk (formerly Blomeier) nee: Reese, age 79, of Havre de Grace, MD passed away on April 16, 2018 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center in Havre de Grace. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Phillip Ellwood and Dorothy (Herr) Reese. Phyllis passed away peacefully with her whole family by her side. Her family...

Apr 16, 2018

Bernie Morgan, age 71, of Bel Air, MD passed away on April 16, 2018 at his home. Born in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of Howard Reed and Lessie Gladys (Abbott) Morgan. He was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Bel Air, The American Legion in Bel Air and a former member of the Fraternal Order...

Apr 15, 2018

Reverend Carolyn Marie Hilker, age 73, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on April 15, 2018 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of William Jesse and Hazel Louise (Edwards) Barrett. She enjoyed her family and talking about Jesus. She loved music and spending time with and encouraging people. Ms. Hilker...

Apr 15, 2018

Apr 14, 2018

It is with Great sadness that we announce the passing of William L. Walker, Jr., age 65, of Abingdon, Maryland. He passed away on April 14, 2018 at his home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of William Leon Walker and Mary Elizabeth (Baker) Walker. He was the owner and founder of Walker's Termite and Pest Control Company,...

Apr 14, 2018

James Wilson Boyce, age 74, of Middle River, Maryland passed away on April 14, 2018 at his home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Woodrow Wilson Boyce and Ethel Jane (Colley) Boyce. He was an architectural draftsman and loved to paint with pastels and watercolors. He also loved boating, being on the water, and spending time with...

Apr 12, 2018

Apr 12, 2018

Jack Day, age 82, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on April 12, 2018 at his home. Born in Yukon, West Virginia, he was the son of James Walter and Minerva Caroline (Cole) Day. He had worked at Bata Shoe Company and for the Firestone Tire Company. He was a family guy who loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Day is...

Apr 10, 2018

Eleanor Anna Noonan Jordan, daughter of William H. and Rose Noonan was born November 27, 1919 in Baltimore, MD. She passed away on April 10, 2018 at the age of 98. Predeceased by loving husband Preston Jordan. Survived by her dear children Joyce Jordan, Linda Jordan Chamberlin and her husband David. Her beloved grandchildren Peter Jordan Chamberlin, Sarah Jordan Chamberlin...

Apr 9, 2018

Franklin "Jimmy" Eugene Edwards, age 84, of Bel Air, MD passed away on April 9, 2018 at his home. Born in Yadkinville, NC, he was the son of Felix Monroe and Elsie Lee (Crouse) Edwards and was the husband of the late Eva Gray Edwards. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country during the Korean War....