Obituaries

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

Joseph Rehrmann

Joseph Rehrmann

Jan 19, 2017

Joseph Rehrmann, age 81, of Bel Air, MD passed away on January 19, 2017, at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late William Joseph and Mary Dolores (Mullaney) Rehrmann. He was a research chemist for the U.S. Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command at Edgewood Arsenal and was a...

Charles Edward Pyle

Charles Edward Pyle

Jan 19, 2017

On Thursday January 19, 2017 Charles Edward Pyle of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away. Son of the late Lawrence Pyle and the late Helen Knopp Pyle; husband of the late Harriet Burton Pyle; step-father of Betty Bryant; Mary Katherine Lovelace; John H. Smith; Richard W. Smith; Sara L. Parks; the late James H. Smith and the late William L. Smith. Brother...

Peggy S. Werner

Peggy S. Werner

Jan 18, 2017

Peggy S. Werner, age 84, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on January 18, 2017 at her home. Born in Maysville, Georgia, she was the daughter of Fletcher and Grogan (Lord) Spear and wife of the late Manfred B. Werner. Mrs. Werner is survived by three daughters, Whitney W. Moore, Jacquelyn B. Werner and Kimberly A. Bright; and two granddaughters,...

Patrick Erwin

Patrick Erwin

Jan 18, 2017

Patrick Erwin, age 40, of Forest Hill, MD passed away on January 18, 2017 at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, MD. Born in San Diego, CA, he was the son of Wanda (Giffen) Erwin and the late Roger Dale Erwin. He spent a lot of time with his Forest Hill Express Baseball Family where his sons play...

Dorothy M. Sickle

Dorothy M. Sickle

Jan 18, 2017

Dorothy M. Sickle, age 84, of Aberdeen, Maryland passed away on January 18, 2017 at the Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, MD. Born in Havre de Grace, MD , she was the wife of the late Albert A. Sickle Jr. She was a member of Starlight Skating Arena and enjoyed arts, crafts and gardening.Mrs. Sickle is survived by her son,...

Peter Joseph Murphy Jr.

Peter Joseph Murphy Jr.

Jan 18, 2017

Peter "Pete" Joseph Murphy, Jr., age 80, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on January 18, 2017 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Peter and Margaret (Kelly) Murphy. He went to Holy Child Grammar School and Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia, PA, moved to Joppatowne in 1966 with a job transfer, and has been...

Charles "Yardy" Raymond Myers

Charles "Yardy" Raymond Myers

Jan 17, 2017

Charles Raymond Myers, former resident of Baltimore and Edgewood, MD, passed away at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Rebecca Myers, of Baltimore, his 3 brothers, 1 sister and his loving wife, Carol Jean Myers (McNew). In his lifetime he was a carpenter and heavy equipment operator. After retirement he enjoyed...

Charles  Eugene Higgins

Charles Eugene Higgins

Jan 17, 2017

Charles E. Higgins, age 75, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on January 17, 2017 at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Bradford, Pennsylvania , he was the son of Charles and Mary (Blakeley) Higgins. He was a member of the American Legion in Smethport, PA. Mr. Higgins is survived by his wife, Julia Higgins; children,...

Jeffrey Douglas Mckaughan

Jeffrey Douglas Mckaughan

Jan 17, 2017

Jeffrey Douglas McKaughan, age 60, of Forest Hill, MD passed away on January 17, 2017 at the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Ted F. and Sidna R. (Carico) McKaughan. Jeff graduated from Bel Air High School in 1974 and subsequently received his Bachelor's degree from Frostburg State University...

James Thomas Stifler Jr.

James Thomas Stifler Jr.

Jan 17, 2017

On Tuesday January 17, 2017, James Thomas Stifler Jr. of Pylesville, Maryland passed away. Son of James Thomas Stifler Sr. and Olive Virginia Kellison Stifler. Husband of Pamela Kay Sigler Stifler; father of Taunya Beatty and husband David; grandfather of Griffin and Delaney Beatty; brother of Michael and Steven Stifler. Visitation will be Friday January 20, 2017 from 2-4 PM...

Ida May Houston

Ida May Houston

Jan 16, 2017

Ida May Houston, age 96, of Bel Air, MD passed away on January 16, 2017 at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Born in Fallston, MD, she was the daughter of Kinsey A. and Agnes L. (Coe) Standiford and was the wife of the late Robert E. Houston. She was a member of Fallston United Methodist Church...

Emalyn Corts Kirkwood

Emalyn Corts Kirkwood

Jan 16, 2017

Emalyn Corts McNutt Kirkwood, born March 18, 1922, died Jan. 16, 2017 at her home in Bel Air. Born in Delaware, she was the daughter of Edwin and Sarah McNutt of Darlington and wife of Edwin L. Kirkwood, Jr.Raised in Darlington, she graduated from Dublin High School. She married in 1942 and moved to the Bel Air area in 1953....

Max C. Lichty

Max C. Lichty

Jan 15, 2017

Max C. Lichty, age 79, of Middle River, MD passed away on January 15, 2017 at his home. Born in Mountain Lake Park, MD, he was the son of Roy B. and Lola Mildred (Taylor) Lichty. He served our country in the National Guard and had worked as a machinist in the steel industry. An avid pilot since the 1950's,...

Daniel ''Dan'' Frank Demonte

Daniel ''Dan'' Frank Demonte

Jan 13, 2017

Daniel "Dan" Frank DeMonte, age 21, of Forest Hill, MD passed away on January 13, 2017 at his home. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Vincent Anthony and Alice Marie (Burgan) DeMonte. He loved playing the guitar and the drums and hanging out with his friends playing music. He attended Bel Air High School. In addition to...

Mark Steven Marianetti

Mark Steven Marianetti

Jan 13, 2017

Mark Steven Marianetti, age 55, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on January 13, 2017 at his home. Born in Rochester, New York, he was the son of Richard Louis and Lillian Rose (Sheets) Marianetti. An avid Ravens fan, he was a car enthusiast, personal trainer, and body builder. He had successfully competed in many body building tournaments. He was employed...

Susan Debora Judy

Susan Debora Judy

Jan 13, 2017

On Friday January 13, 2017Susan DeboraJudy of Forest Hill, Maryland passed away. Daughter of Thomas Allison Blanchard and Leona Martha Doughterty Blanchard;wife of Barry G. Judy; mother of Muirielle Elizabeth Judy; Kevin Allen Easterday; step-mother of Edwin John Judy and Alvia Marie Judy; sister to Cheryl Schneider and husband Dean. Also aunt to Jennifer Phenouf; and Deano and Michael Schneider....

Marie Monica Sherinsky

Marie Monica Sherinsky

Jan 11, 2017

Marie Monica Sherinsky, age 83, of Bel Air, MD passed away on January 11, 2017 at the Gilchrist Center for Hospice Care in Towson, MD. Born in Swoyersville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Veronica (Sitar) Balent. She was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Mrs. Sherinsky is survived by her husband of 59 years,...

Nicholas Justin Deforge

Nicholas Justin Deforge

Jan 11, 2017

Nicholas Justin Deforge, age 26, of Bel Air, MD passed away on January 11, 2017 at his home. Born in Towson, MD, he was the son of Robert Justin Deforge and Laura Lee Slater. He was a 2007 graduate of North Harford High School and enjoyed the outdoors and hunting. In addition to his parents, Mr. Deforge is survived by...

Mary Lee Anders

Mary Lee Anders

Jan 11, 2017

Mary Lee Anders, age 82, of Joppa, MD passed away on January 11, 2017 at her home in Joppa, MD. Born in Jefferson, NC, she was the daughter of Wiley and Mary (Lyons) Craven. She was a member of Franklinville Presbyterian Church where she served as the secretary of the church for many years. She enjoyed attending church and being...

Mig Sturr

Mig Sturr

Jan 10, 2017

Mig Sturr, age 76, of Bel Air, MD passed away on January 10, 2017 at the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Forty Fort, PA, she was the daughter of Peter Aloysius a WWI and WWII officer and Florence Irene (Simmers) Garrity an OR and school nurse. Mig was the wife of the late LCDR H....