Obituaries
Local obituaries for Abingdon, Bel Air, Jarrettsville, MD, and surrounding areas.
Fred Sluder, Jr.
Oct 9, 2024
Fred Sluder Jr., 78, Veteran and Longtime Mechanic, of Darlington, MD passed away on October 9th, 2024. A proud veteran, Fred dedicated 40 years of his life working as a mechanic at Enfield Equipment, where he found joy in working on tractors and earned the admiration of many for his hard work and expertise.
Fred is survived by his beloved wife...
Russell Hunter Hall
Oct 7, 2024
Russell Hunter Hall, 64, of Abingdon, MD, passed away on October 7, 2024. Born on August 18, 1960, in Wilkinsburg, PA, he was the younger of two sons of Joyce E. Hall and the late Ralph E. Hall of Level Green, PA.
Russell graduated from Penn-Trafford High School in Harrison City, PA, in 1978 and went on to earn a Bachelor...
Victoria Ann Roberts
Oct 7, 2024
Victoria Ann Roberts, age 79, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, at Franklin Square Hospital in Rosedale, Maryland. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the beloved daughter of the late Clifford and Mary (Miller) Johnson and the cherished wife of the late David Roberts.
Victoria was the heart of her family—a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother...
Linda Marie Dewey
Oct 7, 2024
Linda Marie Dewey, age 78, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, at Madonna Heritage in Jarrettsville. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the cherished daughter of the late Eugene "Bud" Spamer and Nora (Funk) Spamer, and the devoted wife of Joseph Dewey.
A woman of deep faith, Linda was a dedicated member of Oak Grove...
Dewey Dale Rhodes
Oct 6, 2024
D. Dale Rhodes of Aberdeen, Maryland went to be with our Lord on October 6, 2024. Born in Sharon, Maryland, he was the son of the late Rev. Dewey Glen Rhodes and Lily Joyce Caudill Rhodes. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 72 years, Thelma L. Ferguson Rhodes and one sister Darthey Pauline Comer.
In lieu of flowers donations...
Carl "Butch" Pachilis, Jr.
Oct 6, 2024
Carl "Butch" Pachilis, Jr., age 70, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late Carl and Margaret (Mummert) Pachilis and the devoted husband of 19 years to Kimberly S. Pachilis.
Butch retired in 2017 after a fulfilling career. He continued to work part-time with Adrian Steel, where...
George Y. Abboud
Oct 5, 2024
George Youssef Abboud, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home in Bel Air, Maryland, on October 5, 2024. Born in Jaj, Lebanon, he was the son of Marie Yaacoub Abboud and the late Youssef George Abboud. He was also the loving husband of the late Louise Ann Abboud.
George embodied the classic immigrant success story. Fleeing civil strife in Lebanon...
Richard Temple Briggs
Oct 5, 2024
Richard Temple Briggs passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Dick Briggs was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 20, 1936. He grew up in Wyncote, PA and attended Cheltenham High School. One of his proudest accomplishments was becoming an Eagle Scout.
Dick attended Lehigh University where he developed a number of lifetime passions. These included meeting his wife of...
Patrick Thomas Benoska
Oct 4, 2024
Patrick Thomas Benoska, age 69, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away on October 4, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Larksville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Andrew and Ruth (Johns) Benoska.
Patrick was a man whose heart was dedicated to his family and friends. He had an infectious laugh that could...
Michael J. Fleischman
Oct 4, 2024
Michael J. Fleischman, age 65, of Street, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late Anton and Judith (Powers) Fleischman. Michael was the devoted husband of Barbara Fleischman, sharing many years of love and adventure together.
A hardworking and dedicated individual, Michael owned and operated a successful heavy equipment...
Gary K. Scarborough
Oct 3, 2024
Gary K. Scarborough, 69, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on October 3rd, 2024. Born and raised in Harford County, Gary was the beloved husband of the late Rebecca Cook Scarborough and the son of the late Dennis and Ruth Scarborough. He was survived by his sister, Gail Jones and her husband, Danny Jones.
Gary graduated from Bel Air High School...
Cynthia "Sue" Albers
Oct 2, 2024
Cynthia "Sue" Albers, age 91, of Street, Maryland, passed away on October 2, 2024, at Hart Heritage Estates in Street, Maryland. Born in Elizabeth City County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late David Lockett and Mary (Dise) Chandlee, and the beloved wife of the late William D. Albers.
Formerly a resident of Baltimore County, Sue moved to Harford County...
Frances Mary Hewitt
Oct 1, 2024
Frances Mary Hewitt, age 85, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, she was the beloved daughter of the late Walter and Josephine (Cyrual) Protiski. Frances shared 66 years of unwavering love and devotion with her husband, Robert Hewitt, a testament to their enduring...
Senator Catherine I. Riley
Sep 30, 2024
Senator Catherine Irene Riley, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 30, 2024. A life-long resident of Bel Air, Cathy was the daughter of the late F. Worth Riley and the late Catherine {Kitty} Cain Riley. She was a 1965 graduate of Bel Air High School. She was a talented athlete and developed many lifelong friendships there....
Suzanne Elizabeth Nason
Sep 29, 2024
Suzanne Elizabeth Nason, age 84, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born and raised in Annapolis, she was the beloved daughter of the late John D. Howard, Sr. and Winifred (Stevens) Howard Brady.
A dedicated nurse for 43 years, Suzanne held both an RN and BSN and worked...
Dennis Ford Miller
Sep 29, 2024
Dennis Ford Miller, age 69, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024. Born in Baltimore, he was the beloved son of the late James and Marion (Wayne) Miller. Dennis was the devoted husband of Jacquelyn Miller, with whom he shared 40 wonderful years of marriage. Their love story began in Baltimore, where they lived just around...
Mary Knopp Smith
Sep 28, 2024
Mary Knopp Smith, age 84, of Street, Maryland, passed away on September 28, 2024, at Franklin Square Hospital in Rosedale, Maryland. Born in Cooptown, Maryland, she was the daughter of Albert William and Daisy Louise (Pyle) Knopp and the beloved wife of the late Richard Wilson Smith. Mary was a dedicated member of William Watters United Methodist Church since 1959...
Ralph Benjamin Clayton Jr.
Sep 27, 2024
Ralph Benjamin Clayton, Jr., age 52, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on September 27, 2024 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Ralph was the beloved son of Ralph Benjamin Clayton, Sr., and Thelma Irene (Robinson) Clayton.
A member of Fairview AME Church, Ralph was known for his hard work and dedication. He worked...
Pamela Gorsuch Peacher
Sep 27, 2024
Pamela Gorsuch Peacher, age 69, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on September 27, 2024, at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Fay (Mugford) Gorsuch and the beloved wife of 48 years to Robert G. Peacher.
Pamela was a dedicated member of New Covenant Presbyterian Church...
Carl George Schepers, Sr.
Sep 26, 2024
Carl George Schepers, Sr., age 88, of Fallston, Maryland passed away on September 26, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Joseph Bernard and Mary (Kral) Schepers and husband of Dolores Rita (Mangum) Schepers.
Carl loved the outdoors, especially fishing and golfing. He took great pride in growing a huge garden every summer, spending countless hours...
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