Obituaries

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

Carol Jeanne Kiggins Harrell

Carol Jeanne Kiggins Harrell

Sep 27, 2026

Carol Jeanne Kiggins Harrell, age 86, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William Orey Kiggins and Lillian Jeanne (Kelley) Kiggins.

Carol retired in 2016 after many years of dedicated service as a cashier with Geresbeck's Grocery Store in Middle River. Prior to that, she worked...

Giuseppa "Josie" Falkenstein

Giuseppa "Josie" Falkenstein

Sep 26, 2026

Giuseppa "Josie" Falkenstein, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Forest Hill, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Richard Falkenstein, with whom she shared more than 36 years of marriage.

Giuseppa was the daughter of the late Paul Moncada and the late Accursia (Santangelo) Moncada. She was a devoted Catholic and attended St....

Mary Patricia Deane

Mary Patricia Deane

Sep 25, 2026

Mary Patricia (Mary Pat) Deane was born in El Paso, Texas, to Cleo Lafoy (“Chief”) Dowell and Hibernia Lynch (“Bonnie”) Caldwell Dowell. She grew up in Austin, Texas, with her older sister, Jane Dowell. Mary Pat attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree through the Plan II honors program. She was also...

Wayne Douglas Renninger

Wayne Douglas Renninger

Sep 25, 2026

Wayne Douglas Renninger, 73, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026, in Bel Air, Maryland. He was born in Mifflin, Pennsylvania, to the late John Bruce Renninger and the late Phyllis Marie (Romig) Renninger.

Wayne was the beloved husband of Melodie Renninger, with whom he shared more than 24½ years of marriage. He was an amazing husband,...

Martha M. Gillis

Martha M. Gillis

Sep 24, 2026

Martha Morse Gillis, 84, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in Bel Air. She was born in Connecticut to the late Robert Payson Morse and Grace Elizabeth (Colgrove) Morse.

Martha was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hartley Gillis; her son, John Gillis; her father, Robert Morse; and her mother, Grace Morse.

Martha graduated from...

Wayne Kyle Rexroth, Sr.

Wayne Kyle Rexroth, Sr.

Sep 24, 2026

Wayne Kyle Rexroth, Sr., age 88, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Wayne was the beloved son of the late Kenneth Earl Rexroth, Sr. and the late Helen Viola (Kyle) Rexroth.

Wayne was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He and his beloved wife, Jeannette J....

Sharon Ann Thomas Stansbury

Sharon Ann Thomas Stansbury

Sep 23, 2026

Sharon Ann Thomas Stansbury, age 66, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Bel Air, Maryland. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Clifton William Thomas, Sr., and the late Dorothy Mae (Beasley) Thomas.

Sharon was preceded in death by her brother, Clifton Thomas, Jr., and her sisters, Deborah Thomas, and Joyce Thomas.

She...

Robert "Bob" F. Grant, Sr.

Robert "Bob" F. Grant, Sr.

Sep 23, 2026

Robert Francis Grant Sr., age 84, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Fallston, Maryland.

Born in Fallston, Maryland, Robert was the beloved son of the late James W. Grant and the late Esther Louise (Terry) Grant.

Robert was a remarkable man of many talents who lived a life centered around family, hard work, service, and helping...

Patricia Marie Simons

Patricia Marie Simons

Sep 22, 2026

Patricia Marie (Trish) Simons, 71, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 in Bel Air, MD, following a battle with cancer.

Born in Pipestone Minnesota, Trish lived briefly in Lincoln Nebraska before moving to Wilmington Delaware where she attended The Padua Academy. Trish fell in love with Theatre while majoring in Art at The University of Delaware and...

M. John Weaver

M. John Weaver

Sep 22, 2026

Morris John Weaver (“John”), 84, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He is now living in the glorious presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

He was deeply loved by all who knew him, brought immense joy to those around him, and will be profoundly missed. He is survived by his loving family and...

Bruce Tourville

Bruce Tourville

Sep 22, 2026

Bruce Tourville, 65, of Rising Sun, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Bruce was the son of the late Bruce Louis Tourville, Sr. and Jeanne Dolores (Hughes) Tourville.

Bruce was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed spending time outside and loved watching NASCAR. He had a special love for animals, especially dogs, and their...

Chamari Anthony Stephens Willis

Chamari Anthony Stephens Willis

Sep 22, 2026

Chamari Anthony Stephens Willis, age 47, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Born in Queens Village, New York, Chamari grew up on Long Island, where he built the foundation for the vibrant, loving, and unforgettable man he would become—someone who left a lasting mark on every life he touched.

Chamari’s greatest title in life was a family...

Carlos Morales

Carlos Morales

Sep 22, 2026

Mr. and Deacon Carlos Morales, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in Edgewood, Maryland. He was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, to the late Pedro Morales (1955) and the late Josefina Rodriguez (1993) on New Year’s eve, much to the chagrin of his mother. In addition to his parents, Carlos was preceded in death by three brothers;...

Harry Vincent Webster, Sr.

Harry Vincent Webster, Sr.

Sep 21, 2026

Harry Vincent Webster, Sr. age 92 of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on September 21, 2026.

Born at home, in Calvary, Maryland, Harry was the beloved son of the late Joseph Ignatius Webster and the late Nan Miriam (Poole) Webster. Harry was the youngest of eight; Joseph, Phil, Gene, Gerald, Jack, Ned, and Nancy Webster (Cassilly).

Harry grew up in...

Chloe Elizabeth Jones

Chloe Elizabeth Jones

Sep 20, 2026

On September 20, 2026, our family lost Chloe Elizabeth Jones to a devastating brain aneurysm. At just 20 years old, Chloe was only beginning her life, with dreams and aspirations of pursuing a career in marine science. Her life was far too short, but the love, joy, and light she shared with everyone around her will never be forgotten.

A Beautiful,...

Edith McCormack

Edith McCormack

Sep 20, 2026

Edith May McCormack, age 88, of York, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Edith was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and woman of faith. She was first married to the late Robert Leroy Maddox and later to her second husband, the late Honorable Thomas J. McCormack.

A devout Catholic, Edith’s faith was the fundamental part of who she...

Helen Beaver Meushaw

Helen Beaver Meushaw

Sep 20, 2026

Helen Mae (Crocken) Beaver Meushaw, age 99, of Abingdon, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on September 20, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born on July 19, 1927 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Nelson and Eva (Cole) Crocken.

In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her brother...

JC Mullins

JC Mullins

Sep 20, 2026

JC Mullins, 84, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Born in Wise, Virginia, he was the son of the late Darwin and Ota Mullins.

JC came to Maryland after graduating from Jenkins High School in Kentucky. After serving in the United States Army, he worked for Esskay, Westinghouse, and IAM National. He was a member of...

Josephine "JoJo" Hostetter

Josephine "JoJo" Hostetter

Sep 20, 2026

Josephine “JoJo” Hostetter, 87, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Mason Ted Dolly and Mary Kathleen (Smith) Dolly. Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Cliff Hostetter, and her and first husband Edward Meads. and her brother, Ronald Dolly.

Josephine was a longtime...

Donald A. Gunther

Donald A. Gunther

Sep 19, 2026

Donald A. "Don" Gunther, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 19, surrounded by family and friends.

Don is survived by his sister, Nancy (Ed); his daughters, Kim (Dan) and Shelley (Don); his son, Kenneth "Donnie" Gunther; his grandchildren, Logan, Tayler, Paige, and Samantha; and his great-grandson, Keegan.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debby; his...