Obituaries

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

Marjorie Dale Bollman

Marjorie Dale Bollman

Jun 2, 2024

Marjorie Dale Bollman, age 95, of Street, Maryland, passed away on June 2, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Williamson, West Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of the late William and Delola (O'Bryan) McGinnis, and loving wife of the late Edward Bollman, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.

Marjorie was a devout...

Aaron Matthew Thompson

Aaron Matthew Thompson

Jun 1, 2024

Aaron Matthew Thompson, age 56, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on June 1, 2024, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Philip and Margrid (Juengel) Thompson and the beloved husband of Katherine (Kole) Thompson. In addition to his wife, Aaron is survived by his daughters, Sydney...

LeRoy E. Shanklin

LeRoy E. Shanklin

Jun 1, 2024

LeRoy E. Shanklin, age 101, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2024. Born in Fork, Maryland, LeRoy was the beloved son of the late Stanley and Claire (Marshall) Shanklin and devoted husband for 72 years to the late Mildred (Streett) Shanklin.

LeRoy proudly served his country during World War II as a pilot in the...

Lois Brown Bonner

Lois Brown Bonner

Jun 1, 2024

 

Lois Brown Bonner, age 80, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on June 1, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. She was born in Middle Fork, Kentucky, the cherished daughter of the late Cecil and Opha (Hall) Brown. 

Lois dedicated herself to shaping young minds as a Special Reading teacher, serving Baltimore County public schools for 30...

Patricia Haynes

Patricia Haynes

May 31, 2024

As of 6/17/2024 services have been canceled by the family. For further information on future services please contact Mrs. Haynes family.

John Wiley Smith

John Wiley Smith

May 31, 2024

John Wiley Smith, age 84, of Street, Maryland, passed away on May 31, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Perry Hall, Maryland, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Mae (Collum) Smith and the beloved husband of 64 years to Sheba (Cleary) Smith.John had a deep love for the outdoors, spending countless...

Alfonse Rachel Schavittic

Alfonse Rachel Schavittic

May 31, 2024

Alfonse Rachel Schavittic, age 89, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on May 31, 2024, at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late Alfonse and Margaret (Fifer) Schavittic and was the beloved husband of Carolyn (Maskell) Schavittic.

Alfonse proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Army....

Tracy Cochran

Tracy Cochran

May 30, 2024

Tracy Cochran, age 58, of Maryland, passed away on May 30, 2024, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.Born in Baltimore, Tracy was the beloved son of Lenard F. and Barbara Virginia (Shroder) Cochran. He was raised by his loving grandmother, Geraldine, who adopted him and became a significant influence in his life.Tracy was a devoted and...

Janet Marie DePinto

Janet Marie DePinto

May 28, 2024

Janet Marie DePinto, age 90, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on May 28, 2024. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Jessie (Sills) Durman. Janet was the beloved wife to Corrado DePinto. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, known for her warmth, kindness, and generosity.

Janet found joy in simple pleasures,...

Ethel Mae Phillips Whitlock

Ethel Mae Phillips Whitlock

May 28, 2024

Ethel Mae Phillips Whitlock, age 97, a cherished resident of Darlington, Maryland, passed away on May 28, 2024, in Elkton, Maryland. Ethel was born in Boone, North Carolina, to the late Milo and Alice (Barnes) Woodring.   Ethel's life was one of love, resilience, and service. She attended Calvary Chapel of Delta, where her faith in Jesus was a guiding light...

Robert "Bob" Alexander Wagner

Robert "Bob" Alexander Wagner

May 26, 2024

Robert "Bob" Alexander Wagner, age 84, of Easton, Maryland, passed away on May 26, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Robert and Helen (Alexander) Wagner and husband of Jan (Moylan) Wagner for 24 years. 

 

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Jan Wagner, his daughter Ashley Elizabeth Penater and her husband Matthew, his son Andrew Robert Wagner, grandchildren...

Mildred Bluett Phillips

Mildred Bluett Phillips

May 25, 2024

Mildred Bluett Phillips, wife of Dr. J. Arch Phillips, Jr., died peacefully at her home near Jarrettsville on May 25, 2024.  Age 94, daughter of the late George W. and Beatrice Huber Bluett was born October 30, 1929 in Philadelphia, moving at an early age with the family to Baltimore.

Graduating from Forest Park High School in 1947, she earned her...

Sandra Thon Fitzgerald

Sandra Thon Fitzgerald

May 24, 2024

Sandra Thon Fitzgerald, age 75, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on May 24, 2024, at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Joseph John Thon and Anna (McDaniel) Thon, and the beloved wife of the late James Allen Fitzgerald.Sandra loved to play Bingo and was an ardent animal lover, always having cats and dogs...

Edward "Bruce" Smallwood

Edward "Bruce" Smallwood

May 23, 2024

Edward "Bruce" Smallwood, age 64, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on May 23, 2024, at home. Born in Harford County, Maryland, he was the son of the late Stanley Elliot Smallwood Sr. and Patricia (Doss) Smallwood, and the loving husband of the late Bonita Jo Smallwood.Bruce had a passion for playing pool and was an active member of the Chesapeake...

Kateri "Keri" Jameson

Kateri "Keri" Jameson

May 23, 2024

Kateri "Keri" Jameson, age 41, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on May 23, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and music. Born in York, Pennsylvania, Keri was the beloved daughter of Leonard Jameson and Karen (Malik) Taylor.Keri's life was deeply intertwined with music. A professional singer, she poured her heart and soul into her craft, captivating audiences with her...

Bernard Ellwood Smith, Jr.

Bernard Ellwood Smith, Jr.

May 23, 2024

Bernard Ellwood Smith, Jr., age 86, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on May 23, 2024, at Sterling Care Riverside in Belcamp, Maryland. He was born in Baltimore City, Maryland, the beloved son of the late Bernard and Gladys (Hook) Smith.Bernard dedicated his life to the sport he loved, serving as a professional Bowling instructor for many years. His passion extended...

Homer Marvin Weikel III

Homer Marvin Weikel III

May 22, 2024

Homer Marvin Weikel III, age 62, of Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 22, 2024, at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Ashland, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Homer Marvin Weikel Jr. and Jean Lucy (Deitrich) Weikel.

Homer was a devoted family man who loved his kids and grandkids and was a very proud father and grandfather....

Kenneth Paul Williams

Kenneth Paul Williams

May 21, 2024

Kenneth Paul Williams, age 73, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on May 21, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Peekskill, NY he was the son of the late Kenneth and Helen (Clune) Williams. For most of his career, he worked as a manager for Red Star Yeast in Baltimore, Maryland. Ken was a big...

Michele S. Marll

Michele S. Marll

May 21, 2024

Michele S. Marll, age 68, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away peacefully at 1:50 p.m. on May 21, 2024, at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 4, 1955, she was the daughter of the late John Smith and Sieglinde Dorothea Smith (née Pusch) and wife of 46 years to David Francis Marll, Jr.  

Michele is...

Edgar Dunham Kauffman

Edgar Dunham Kauffman

May 21, 2024

Edgar Dunham Kauffman, 86, died May 21st, 2024. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 24th, 1938, to Frank and Marion Kauffman.

He graduated from Towson High School in 1956 and continued his education at Dartmouth College. From Dartmouth, he earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering science in 1960 and master’s degree in mechanical engineering with honors in 1961. He...