Obituaries

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

Donna Stracke-Fennell

Donna Stracke-Fennell

Oct 27, 2016

Donna Stracke-fennell, of Abingdon, MD, died at the age of 58 on October 27, 2016 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. She was born in Baltimore, MD to Anthony Albert and Gemma Rose (Fina) Stracke of Baltimore. She worked as a merchandising manager.In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, William Fennell; her children,...

Rita L. Harper

Rita L. Harper

Oct 26, 2016

Rita L. Harper, of Joppa, MD, died at the age of 92 on October 26, 2016 at Citizens Care Center in Havre de Grace, MD. She was born in Baltimore, MD to Frederick Thomas and Anna Frances (Sauer) Gebhardt and was the wife of the late Edgar R. Harper Jr. She was a Life Member of the Ladies Auxiliary Joppa-Magnolia...

Pilar Fletcher

Pilar Fletcher

Oct 25, 2016

Pilar Gonzalez Fletcher, of Bel Air, MD, died at the age of 83 on October 25, 2016 at Bel Air Health and Rehabilitation in Bel Air. She was born in Tampa, FL to Manual and Pilar (Vega) Gonzalez. A homemaker, she loved her grandchildren and was an excellent cook. She also loved playing video games, traveling and food.Survivors include her...

Jacalyn Taylor

Jacalyn Taylor

Oct 25, 2016

Jacalyn Taylor of Abingdon, MD, died at the age of 64 on October 25, 2016 at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD. She was born in Frankfurt, Germany to Jack Clayton and Dolores (Wyatt) Brownson, and was the wife of the late Rodney G. Taylor. She worked in Harford County hospitals as a registered nurse, and was a traveling nurse which...

Harold D. Kilby

Harold D. Kilby

Oct 25, 2016

Harold D. Kilby, of Bel Air, MD, died at the age of 82 on October 25, 2016 at his home. He was born in Bel Air to Delmas Jennings and Selma Clyde (Edwards) Kilby. He served in the U.S. Army then worked as a mason in the construction business founding Eastern Mason Contractors, Inc. in 1972. He also loved to...

Patrick William Kruzynski

Patrick William Kruzynski

Oct 25, 2016

Patrick William Kruzynski, of Bel Air, MD, died at the age of 23 on October 25, 2016 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Beloved son of William David and Kathleen Mary (Jankosky) Kruzynski of Bel Air. A 2010 graduate of Fallston High School, he loved music, had a great sense of humor, and enjoyed cooking and eating. He...

Jack Kile Reynolds D.D.S.

Jack Kile Reynolds D.D.S.

Oct 24, 2016

Dr. Jack Kile Reynolds, age 86, of Bel Air, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016, after a short illness. Jack Reynolds was born in Cumberland, MD on April 15, 1930, the son of Thomas and Lona Reynolds. He graduated from Allegheny High School in Cumberland, attended Mars Hill College in North Carolina, and received his DDS degree from the...

Marlene J. Willig

Marlene J. Willig

Oct 23, 2016

Marlene J. Willig of Edgewood, MD, died at the age of 79 on October 23, 2016 at her home. She was born in Larimore, ND to Edwin R. Warne and Lillian Blanche (Braaten) Brorby and was the wife of the late Kenneth L. Willig Sr. Survivors include her children, Terri Brorby of Aberdeen, Washington, David Rosenberger of Tuttle, North Dakota,...

Arnold Schaper

Arnold Schaper

Oct 23, 2016

Arnold Schaper, of Aberdeen, MD, died at the age of 82 on October 23, 2016 at his home. He was born in Baltimore, MD to William Paul and Anna Marie (Nollmyer) Schaper. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served our country during the Korean War. He worked as a truck driver for Bethlehem Steel for 35 years...

Nancy L. Wilson

Nancy L. Wilson

Oct 21, 2016

Nancy L. Wilson of Manvel, TX, formerly of Bel Air, MD, died at the age of 83 on October 21, 2016 at her home. She was born in Cambridge, MD to Guy T. and Nellie V. (Slacom) Wilson and was the wife of the late Robert G. Wilson. A resident of Bel Air for most of her life, she was...

Joyce Carol Austin

Joyce Carol Austin

Oct 21, 2016

Joyce Carol Austin, a resident of Fallston, MD, died at the age of 69 on October 21, 2016 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. She was born in Oreland, PA to Thomas Paul and Dorothy Iona (Fahrenholtz) Atkinson. She had worked as a medical secretary and was a member of Fallston United Methodist Church where she taught...

June H. Parks

June H. Parks

Oct 21, 2016

June H. Parks was born in Sugar Grove, VA on 6/26/31 to George Washington Parks and Mary Magdalene Haga Testerman Parks. He died on 10/21/16 at Stella Maris in Baltimore County, MD from multiple medical conditions. Mr. Parks grew up in Virginia and Maryland. Born during the Depression years, he learned the hardships of unrelenting seasonal work as the youngest...

Francis James Navin

Francis James Navin

Oct 20, 2016

Francis James Navin, a resident of Bel Air, MD, died at the age of 83 on October 20, 2016 at Forest Hill Health and Rehabilitation in Forest Hill, MD. He was born in Wilkes Barre, PA to Patrick Joseph and Dorothy (Virginis) Navin. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served our country from 1952-1954 and was a member...

James Leroy Hawk

James Leroy Hawk

Oct 20, 2016

James Leroy Hawk, age 81, of Kingsville, MD died on October 20, 2016 at his home. He was born in Ava, MO to Ira Addison and Louise Bernadette (Varner) Hawk. A veteran of the U. S. Army, he worked as a civil engineer and designed many buildings in Maryland. He enjoyed taking hikes, camping on Skyline Drive and drawing. He...

Joan Van Scoyk  Armstrong

Joan Van Scoyk Armstrong

Oct 19, 2016

Joan Van Scoyk Armstrong, a resident of Abingdon, MD, died at the age of 88 on October 19, 2016 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. She was born in Sandusky, OH to the late Elizabeth Stuart (Sampsell) Van Scoyk and Eugene Marshall Van Scoyk. She was a member of Centre United Methodist Church in Forest Hill, MD...

Brandon Paul Martin

Brandon Paul Martin

Oct 19, 2016

Brandon Paul Martin of Aberdeen, MD, died at the age of 35 on October 19, 2016 at his home. He worked at Fallston Supply where he performed many different duties. An avid fan of the Patriots, he enjoyed grilling, working on cars and spending time with family and friends. He was a loving son and friend who loved his family...

Richard Albert Hardy

Richard Albert Hardy

Oct 19, 2016

Richard Albert Hardy, of Bel Air, MD died at the age of 77 on October 19, 2016 at his home. He was born in Baltimore, MD to Howard and Margaret (Coleman) Hardy. He worked at S. Goldman Company for 40 years and at Miller Minuteman Press for 12 years. He enjoyed reading, going to the opera and loved his dogs...

Linda D. Cullen

Linda D. Cullen

Oct 19, 2016

Linda D. Cullen, of Abingdon, MD, died at the age of 67 on October 19, 2016 at her home. She was born in Baltimore, MD to Ernest F. and Mildred C. (Gunzelman) Raap. She worked as a hairdresser's assistant and was an avid crafter. She enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren.Mrs. Cullen is survived by her husband, Francis "Fran" L....

Leroy Lawrence Collins

Leroy Lawrence Collins

Oct 18, 2016

"When the world I've been living in collapses at my feetWhen my life is all shattered and tornThough windswept and battered, I can cling to His crossAnd find peace in the midst of my storm."Life began for Leroy L. Collins on July 19, 1938 in the city of Chester, Pennsylvania. On the morning of October 18, 2016, Leroy made the...

Freida Ruth Dunlap

Freida Ruth Dunlap

Oct 18, 2016

On Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Frieda Ruth Dunlap of Abingdon, Maryland passed away. Wife of the late Delbert O. Dunlap; mother of Robert E. Dunlap - wife Shirley; Mike E. Dunlap - wife Iris; Jerry L. Dunlap; Diana D. Dunlap; Marylin A. Meller; Robin L. Dunlap; Gary W. Dunlap, Ramona R. Daughton; Predeceased in death by her companion of 35...