Obituaries

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

John Martin Hoover

John Martin Hoover

Dec 20, 2015

John Martin Hoover, age 69, of Havre de Grace, MD passed away on December 20, 2015 at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, MD. Born in Havre de Grace, he was the son of the late Charles Handley and Alma Emanuela (Bem) Hoover. A veteran of the Coast Guard, he was a sailboat salesman. Sailing was his passion in...

Albert Haines Bair

Albert Haines Bair

Dec 20, 2015

Albert Haines Bair, age 83, of Edgewood, MD passed away on December 20, 2015 at his home. Born in Gunpowder, MD, he is the son of the late Aldebert Leroy and Blanche Elizabeth (Harris) Bair and husband of the late Shirley Mae (Beck) Bair. A Harford County resident all his life, he was a trackman for the railroad where he...

Vivian P. Smith

Vivian P. Smith

Dec 17, 2015

In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to:Towne Baptist Church Building Fund536 Trimble RoadJoppa, MD 21085

Betty ''Bj'' Surratt

Betty ''Bj'' Surratt

Dec 16, 2015

Betty "BJ" Surratt, age 75, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on December 16, 2015 at Eckstein Center in Scottsdale, AZ. Born in Renick, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Robertson Tharp and Yuba Jane (McMillon) Tharp. She worked as a cosmetologist and began her career at Victor's in Aberdeen. She then ran her own extremely successful business...

Walter J. Deaver Jr.

Walter J. Deaver Jr.

Dec 14, 2015

Walter J. Deaver Jr., 88, of Abingdon, MD went home to be with Jesus on December 14, 2015 at his home. Born in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Walter John Deaver Sr. and Mary Ann (Drexel) Deaver, and husband, for 28 years, of the late Annie R. (Kelly) Deaver. He served our country during WWII in...

Thomas Robert Young

Thomas Robert Young

Dec 14, 2015

On Monday December 14, 2015, Thomas Robert Young of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away. Son of the late Francis J. Young and the late Claire G. Wacyra Young. Brother of James F. Young. A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church 105 Church Lane, Cockeysville, Maryland 21030 on Saturday April 9, 2016 at 9:30 AM. Interment in Highview...

Alma J. Louch

Alma J. Louch

Dec 14, 2015

Alma Josephine (Chyba) Louch, age 100, of Bel Air, MD passed away on December 14, 2015 at Lorien Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Frank John Chyba and Marie (Sacha) Chyba, and wife of the late James Louch. She was a member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church, Legion of Mary and First Friday's...

Michael Robert Sommer

Michael Robert Sommer

Dec 13, 2015

Michael Robert Sommer, 62, of Abingdon, MD passed away on December 13, 2015 at Seasons Hospice at Franklin Square in Rosedale, MD. Born in Oneonta, NY, he was the son of the late Robert D. Sommer and Aleen (Widger) All. He attended Otego High School and SUNY Delhi in New York. A resident of Harford County for 28 years, he...

Betty Irene Crothers

Betty Irene Crothers

Dec 13, 2015

Betty Irene Crothers, 85, of Forest Hill, MD passed away on December 13, 2015 at Hart Heritage Assisted Living in Forest Hill, MD. She is peacefully resting in the loving arms of our Lord. Born and raised in Cumberland, MD she was the daughter of the late Berthold Bauman Browne and Helen Louise (Kane) Browne, and wife of the late...

Lawrence (Hank) Joseph Hintenach

Lawrence (Hank) Joseph Hintenach

Dec 13, 2015

On Sunday December 13, 2015, Lawrence (Hank) Joseph Hintenach of White Hall, Maryland passed away. Son of the late John Hintenach and the late Elizabeth Fink Hintenach. Husband of the late Alice Genieve Hintenach; father of Joann DeGroot; Deborah Mancuso; Lucia Bell. Grandfather of April Thomas; Janelle Dwyer; Kevin DeGroot; Mellisa Mancuso; Samuel Bell; 3 great-grandchildren- Paige; Jake and Nate...

Wanda ''Pauline'' White

Wanda ''Pauline'' White

Dec 13, 2015

Wanda "Pauline" White, 75, of Edgewood, MD passed away on December 13, 2015 at her home. Born in Fallston, MD, she was the daughter of the late Carner Anderson Weaver and Cora Lee (Davis) Weaver, and devoted wife to her husband of 35 years, the late Thomas Lee White Sr. She was retired from Crown Cork & Seal as a...

Dorothy (Dot) J. Cover

Dorothy (Dot) J. Cover

Dec 13, 2015

Dorothy (Dot) J. Cover, 87, of Baltimore, MD passed away on December 13, 2015 at her home. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Robert M. Lewis and Jura Ressler Lewis and wife of the late James A. Cover Jr. Mrs. Cover is survived by her sons, James L. Cover and wife, Linda, of Brandywine, Wayne...

Paul Clifford Paulsen

Paul Clifford Paulsen

Dec 12, 2015

Paul Clifford Paulsen, age 78, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on December 12, 2015 at his home after a long illness. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Paul William and Marie Cecilia (Clifford) Paulsen. He served our country in the Army and Air National Guard, and retired as a facility manager at Space Telescope Science...

Carolyn L. Burger

Carolyn L. Burger

Dec 12, 2015

Carolyn Louise Burger, 72, of Bel Air, MD passed away on December 12, 2015 at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, MD. After being born in Baltimore, MD, Carolyn grew up in White Hall, MD and graduated from Hereford High School. After graduating from Towson (State) University, Carolyn dedicated her professional life to being an elementary school teacher...

Danny Jones

Danny Jones

Dec 11, 2015

Danny Jones, 77, of Wytheville, VA, formerly of Edgewood, passed away on December 11, 2015. Born in Austinville, VA, he was the son of the late Frank and Lena (Sisk) Jones. A logger for 35 years, he worked for F. Nelson Smith & Sons, CD Miller Saw Mill and Sturgill Saw Mill. He also worked, 15 years, for Aberdeen Proving...

Douglas M. Zeller

Douglas M. Zeller

Dec 11, 2015

Douglas M. Zeller, age 59, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on December 11, 2015 at Greenfield Senior Living in Cockeysville, MD. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Howard Edward and Dorothy Ruth (Vogelsang) Zeller. He was a Maryland State Trooper for 33 years. Mr. Zeller is survived by his wife, Janet A. Zeller; son, Brian...

Annadora Oakley

Annadora Oakley

Dec 11, 2015

Annadora Oakley, 79, of Abingdon, MD passed away on December 11, 2015 at Bel Air Health and Rehabilitation in Bel Air. Born in Portsmouth, OH, she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Annadora (Gonzalez) Hewitt. She worked at The White Coffee Pot Corporation for over 30 years. She was a great cook and a hard worker, and lived...

William H. Upp Sr.

William H. Upp Sr.

Dec 11, 2015

Those who desire, may contribute to:Michael J. Fox Parkinson's FoundationP.O. Box 5014Hagerstown, Maryland 21741-5014OrAmerican Heart Association4217 Park Place CourtGlen Allen, Virginia 23060

George Edward Heddy Jr.

George Edward Heddy Jr.

Dec 10, 2015

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am". John 14:1-3.George Edward Heddy Jr., age 89, passed away in Bel Air, Maryland on Thursday, Dec. 10,...

Mary Doris Schindler

Mary Doris Schindler

Dec 10, 2015

Mary Doris Schindler, 92, of Abingdon, MD passed away on December 10, 2015 at her home. Born in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of the late James J. Butta and Catherine (McGinnis) Butta and wife of the late Francis Leo Schindler Sr. A homemaker, she was an excellent mother and incredible wife, and loved animals, especially birds. She helped...