Obituaries

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

Ben Scarlett

Ben Scarlett

Jul 16, 2017

On July 16, 2017 John Benjamin (Ben) Scarlett of Riverside, California formerly of White Hall, Maryland passed away. Beloved son of John and Virginia (Duvall) Scarlett. Brother of Joshua and his dog Trixie, as well as cousins Jeremy, Daniel, David and Christopher. Ben is also survived by his aunts and uncles. Visitation and a Memorial Service will be held on...

Eric Wayne West

Eric Wayne West

Jul 15, 2017

Eric Wayne West, age 73, of Abingdon, MD passed away on July 15, 2017 at Bon Secours Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Born in Kinston, NC, he was the son of Murriell Wayne and Myrtle Ivie (Koonce) West. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and, for 50 years, drove a truck for many companies. The last 14 years were...

Danny Bowman

Danny Bowman

Jul 14, 2017

Danny Bowman, age 71 of Churchville, MD passed away early on July 14, 2017 while under hospice care at home.He is survived by his wife, Marion Bowman (Borisevic); step-daughter, Tracy E. German; step-son, Steve N. German; son Charles Zuber; grandson, Drew Zuber; nephews, Jerry Bowman (Annette), Michael Yates (Kathy), Chris Yates (Anni); nieces, Mary Holjes (Kevin) and Kim Bowman Driver...

Jeanne E. Carter

Jeanne E. Carter

Jul 14, 2017

Jeanne E. Carter, age 88, of Bel Air, MD passed away on July 14, 2017 at her home 52 East Broadway Bel Air MD. Born in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Robert and Helen MacCord and wife of the late Warren Grover Carter. The Carter family and the family of Ralph and Jean Durham moved to Harford County...

Dorothy Lillian Tacy

Dorothy Lillian Tacy

Jul 13, 2017

Dorothy Lillian Tacy, age 79, of Middle River, MD passed away on July 13, 2017 at Seasons Hospice at Franklin Square. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of William Trainor and Lillian (Leach) Lajos. She was a past member of the American Legion in Dundalk. Mrs. Tacy is survived by her husband of 32 years, Ronald C. Tacy;...

Dorothy Louise Bennett

Dorothy Louise Bennett

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...

David Michael Strickler

David Michael Strickler

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....

William Weltner Bachman

William Weltner Bachman

Jul 9, 2017

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

Fredna Norman Vaught

Fredna Norman Vaught

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...

Raymond H. Bradley

Raymond H. Bradley

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...

Mary Graybeal

Mary Graybeal

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...

Geraldine C. Weber

Geraldine C. Weber

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...

Patrick John Reardon

Patrick John Reardon

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...

Dorothy Harkins Sexton

Dorothy Harkins Sexton

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...

Maxine Jane Leach

Maxine Jane Leach

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...

Rev. Jack Wood

Rev. Jack Wood

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...

John Edward Welsh

John Edward Welsh

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...

Elmer Coy Fritts Jr.

Elmer Coy Fritts Jr.

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...

John William Jones

John William Jones

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...

Bernice L. Golya

Bernice L. Golya

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...