Obituaries

Jul 11, 2017

Dorothy Louise Bennett, age 55, of Bel Air, MD passed away on July 11, 2017 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of George William Minor and the late Marie Elizabeth Minor. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family. Mrs. Bennett is survived by her husband of 20...

Jul 9, 2017

David Michael Strickler, age 69, of Edgewood, MD passed away on July 9, 2017 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Charles O. Strickler and Mary Jane (Junker) Kampes. He started his career in 1968 at the Baltimore Sun newspaper where he worked as a printer until his retirement....

Jul 9, 2017

In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to:Grace United Methodist Church110 W. Bel Air AvenueAberdeen, MD 21001

Jul 8, 2017

Fredna Norman Vaught, a native of Harford County, Maryland, died in Fredericksburg, VA on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the age of 87. She was the oldest daughter and second child of the late Nora and Joe Norman.Fredna was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Robert "Bob" Vaught and is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jim...

Jul 7, 2017

Raymond H. Bradley, age 78, of Fallston, Maryland passed away on July 7, 2017 at Gilchrist Hospice @ GBMC in Towson, Maryland. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, he was the son of William Henry and Eliza Meldenia (Peaker) Bradley. He was employed by Olney Pony Farm in Joppa Maryland for 58 years where his sidekick dog, Monday, went to work...

Jul 7, 2017

Mary Graybeal, age 81, of Havre de Grace, MD passed away on July 7, 2017 at Lorien Bel Air in Bel Air, MD. Born in Fort Sheridan, IL, she was the daughter of George Herbert and Mary Marble (the mother who raised her), and was the wife of the late Robert B. Graybeal. She enjoyed sitting on the porch, rocking...

Jul 6, 2017

Geraldine C. Weber, age 86, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on July 6, 2017 at Forest Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Joseph and Sophie (Stasiak) Cichowicz and wife of the late William H. Weber. She had worked in the banking industry where she was a head...

Jul 6, 2017

Patrick John Reardon, age 80, of Bel Air, MD passed away on July 6, 2017 at his home. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of William Gilbert Reardon and Bessie Reardon (Moudy) Clevenger. He served his country in active military duty with the United States Air Force. Upon return from overseas duty, he moved with his parents to...

Jul 5, 2017

On Wednesday July 5, 2017 Dorothy (Dot) Sexton age 98 of Bel Air, Maryland formerly of Madonna, Maryland passed away. She was the daughter of the late Norman and Bertha (Monks) Harkins of Forest Hill and the wife of the late Roger H. Sexton. Mother of Betty Rogers and her husband Jack of Jarrettsville and Nancy Alexander and her husband...

Jul 5, 2017

Maxine Jane Leach, age 90, former resident of Laurel, Delaware passed away on July 5, 2017 at Forest Hill Heights in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Green Briar County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of John and Annie (Farley) Harris and was the wife, for 62 years, of the late Leslie A. Leach. She had worked for the Department...

Jul 4, 2017

Rev. Jack Wood, was born on 31 December 1934 in Bel Air, Maryland. He went home to be with the Lord at the age of 82. He was born to Hurdle T. Wood and Thelma L. (Smith) Grogan. He attended the original Bel Air High School that was built in 1949 and was in the graduating class of 1953. A...

Jul 4, 2017

John Edward Welsh, age 78, of Bel Air, MD passed away on July 4, 2017 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air surrounded by his loving family. Born in Freeland, PA, he was the son of John B. and Rose M. (Yori) Welsh. He was a graduate of King's College and Loyola University's Graduate School. He taught and coached...

Jul 1, 2017

Elmer Coy Fritts Jr., age 77, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on July 1, 2017 at his home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Elmer Coy and Antoinette Veronica (DiClementi) Fritts. Elmer was often described as a gentle giant. He was a down-to-earth man who was loved by neighbors and lived a simple life. His passions were...

Jul 1, 2017

John William Jones, age 79, of Joppa, MD passed away on July 1, 2017 at Forest Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center in Forest Hill, MD. Born in Williamsport, MD, he was the son of Rev. J.C. and Dorothy Marie (Chaney) Jones. He was a member of Edgewood Assembly of God. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Barbara J. Jones...

Jul 1, 2017

Bernice L. Golya, age 88, of Bel Air, MD passed away on July 1, 2017 at Dacota Assisted Living in Aberdeen, MD. Born in Moosic, PA, she was the daughter of Frank and Anna (Grudzinski) Lasak, and wife, for 67 years, of the late Stephen Golya Jr. She was a former resident of Chambersburg, PA where she had resided at...

Jun 30, 2017

Carolyn Jane Goins, age 73, of Rising Sun, MD passed away on June 30, 2017 at her home with family. Born in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of Dallas Lore and Leota (McBumey) Kuhn and wife of the late Cecil L. Goins. She was a member of Elks Lodge in Abingdon and Havre de Grace and worked for the...

Jun 30, 2017

Jun 30, 2017

Thelma G. Hill, age 92, of Churchville, MD passed away on June 30, 2017 at her home. Born in Galax, VA, she was the daughter of Alex and Lelia (Bowers) Ayers and wife of the late Raymond A. Hill. She was a switch board operator at C&P and had also worked at Edgewood Arsenal assembling grenades during WW2. An avid...

Jun 29, 2017

Ruthann T. Linscott, age 70, of Bel Air, MD passed away on June 29, 2017 at her home. Born in Lowell, MA, she was the daughter of John and Rita (Gleason) Buchanan. A homemaker, she was also registered as a Naturopath, an avid practitioner of Holistic medicine and spiritual awareness. Mrs. Linscott is survived by her husband of 49 years,...

Jun 28, 2017

Timothy Jackson, age 59, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on June 28, 2017 at his home. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, he was the son of Carol Lea (Wilson) Jackson of Edgewood and the late Emory Garl Jackson. He enjoyed watching movies and playing video games. He had previously worked for the Comfort Inn in Edgewood as a custodian....