Obituaries

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

Thomas Sewitsky

Thomas Sewitsky

Dec 2, 2025

Thomas Sewitsky, Jr., 77, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Thomas Sewitsky, Sr., and Esther Marion (Smith) Sewitsky.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brother, William Sewitsky, and his sister, Esther DelRosso.

He is lovingly survived by his devoted partner...

Leslie "Les" Benjamin Rigler, Jr.

Leslie "Les" Benjamin Rigler, Jr.

Dec 1, 2025

Leslie “Les” Benjamin Rigler, Jr., aged 95, of Churchville, MD, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025. Born November 6, 1930, in Mount Airy, MD, to Leslie Benjamin Rigler and Utha Louise (Gosnell) Rigler, Les grew up on a small dairy farm. Known as Benny to his family, he graduated from high school and enlisted in the Air Force in...

Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Lesley

Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Lesley

Nov 30, 2025

Elizabeth “Beth” Ann Lesley, age 60, of Harford County, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Towson, Maryland. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Glenn Oran Lesley and the late Joan Estelle (Lowman) Lesley. Beth lived in Harford County nearly her entire life.

Beth was a kind, intelligent, and quiet person who deeply...

Ronald Furrow Jr.

Ronald Furrow Jr.

Nov 30, 2025

Ronald Furrow, Jr., age 60, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Edgewood, MD.

Born in Maryland, Ron is lovingly survived by his mother, Bonnie Maione; his stepfather, Mike Maione; his brother, Keith Furrow; and his brother, Clifford (Kelly) Furrow. He is also survived by his nephew, Alex Furrow; his nieces, Lauren Furrow and Madison Furrow; his...

Patricia "Pat" Brigid O'Connor

Patricia "Pat" Brigid O'Connor

Nov 30, 2025

Patricia (Pat) (Memaw) Brigid O’Connor, age 84, of Bel Air, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Brennan and Alice (Seldomridge) Drager.

Pat was the beloved wife of Patrick Joseph O’Connor and devoted mother of Maureen (Patrick) O’Shea, Lorie (David) Thompson, Madeline (Michael) Emm,...

Ray Mann

Ray Mann

Nov 30, 2025

Ray Mann, age 90, of Bel Air, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Bel Air, MD. Born in Miami, FL, he was the son of the late Adam Carroll Mann and Mary Elizabeth (Coe) Mann. For 66 years, he was the beloved husband of the late JoAnn Lehning Mann.

Ray was a veteran, having proudly served his...

Robert "Bob" Luckett Sr.

Robert "Bob" Luckett Sr.

Nov 30, 2025

Robert “Bob” Norman Luckett, Sr., 87, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Howard Luckett and Ellen (Amos) Koons.

Robert was the devoted husband of Leona Luckett, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Together they built a loving family and a lifetime...

Maurice Leroy Horsey III

Maurice Leroy Horsey III

Nov 29, 2025

Maurice Leroy Horsey III, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and community leader, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, in Daphne, Alabama, at the age of 76.

Larger than life in both presence and personality, Maurice was known for his infectious smile, booming laughter, and the remarkable ability to make every person he met feel instantly welcomed and valued. He...

Ginger Musselman Dwyer

Ginger Musselman Dwyer

Nov 29, 2025

Ginger Musselman Dwyer, age 86, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Roy Musselman and the late Helen (Ritchey) Musselman.

Ginger devoted her life to education, teaching in Baltimore County Public Schools from 1962 until her retirement in 1992. A passionate and dedicated educator, she...

Frances Marie Potochney

Frances Marie Potochney

Nov 29, 2025

Frances Marie Potochney, age 86, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Joppa, Maryland. Born in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Albert James Smink and Mildred Mae (Rote) Smink, and grew up in Shamokin, PA.

Frances was the beloved wife of the late George Potochney. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend....

Edward Meade Keiser

Edward Meade Keiser

Nov 28, 2025

Edward Meade Keiser—known to those who loved him as “Meade”—passed away at his home in Joppa, MD, on November 28, 2025, at the age of 72. If you’ve ever heard someone holler “Meade!” across a smoky pool hall or a rowdy fantasy-football draft, you already know exactly who he was, and you’re probably grinning right now.

Born in Richmond, VA, to...

James E. Schiaffino, Jr.

James E. Schiaffino, Jr.

Nov 28, 2025

James E. Schiaffino, Jr., age 78, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. He was the son of the late James Edwin Schiaffino, Sr. and Anna (Nitkoski) Schiaffino, and the beloved husband of Angela (Macomber) Schiaffino, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage.

Jim was a devoted member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in...

Jane Barker

Jane Barker

Nov 28, 2025

Jane Barker, age 82, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at her home in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Esther Mae (White) Fleishman and the late William Jacob Fleishman. She was the beloved wife of the late Dewey Richard Barker.

She is survived by her daughters, Natalie Eberius and her husband...

Cathey S. Alejo

Cathey S. Alejo

Nov 27, 2025

Cathey Sue Alejo, age 75, of Bel Air, Maryland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Hospital in Bel Air, MD. Born and raised in Aberdeen, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Amos C. Richardson and Iola “Tad” (Woodie) Richardson.

Cathey was the devoted wife of Lorenzo (Larry) Alejo, with...

Danielle Rae Globisch

Danielle Rae Globisch

Nov 27, 2025

Danielle Rae Globisch, age 37, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in York, Pennsylvania. Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Danielle was the beloved daughter of Teresa C. Bauguess and Michael Blaine Bauguess.

Danielle is survived by her loving sons, Blake Globisch and Cameron Globisch, and her cherished granddaughter, Hazel Globisch. She is also survived by her mother, Teresa C. Bauguess; her...

Patricia "Trish" Lynn Panos

Patricia "Trish" Lynn Panos

Nov 26, 2025

Our hearts are heavy as we share the passing of Patricia “Trish” Panos, 74, of Bel Air, Maryland, who left this world peacefully on November 26, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Trish was the devoted wife of Pete Panos, the loving mother of Albert Hartman Jr. (deceased), Tammy Hartman, Todd Hartman and his wife Colleen, and the cherished mother-in-law of Patricia...

Lucy Irene Davis

Lucy Irene Davis

Nov 26, 2025

Lucy Irene Davis, age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in York, Pennsylvania. Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Lucy was the beloved daughter of Ernest Reginald Clough and Rosilda Mary (Jolin), who preceded her in death.

Lucy was the devoted wife of the late Richard Davis, with whom she shared a lifetime of cherished memories. She was also...

Gary L. McNeish (Ret. SGM US Army)

Gary L. McNeish (Ret. SGM US Army)

Nov 25, 2025

Gary Lee McNeish, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Zanesville, Ohio, Gary was the son of the late Donald Robert McNeish, Jr. and the late Beatrice Elaine (Sharren) McNeish.

Gary proudly served his country in the United States Army for over 26 years and retired at the distinguished rank of Sergeant Major...

Barbara R. Ward

Barbara R. Ward

Nov 24, 2025

Barbara Regina Ward, 87, of Essex, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025, in Bel Air. Born and raised in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Theresa (Ulatowski) Sibiski and the late Joseph Zimnawoda. Throughout her life, Barbara remained proud of her Baltimore roots and the traditions she carried forward from her family.

Barbara was preceded in...

Susan Ann Cohen

Susan Ann Cohen

Nov 24, 2025

Susan Ann Cohen, 72, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025. Born in Baltimore, MD, Susan was the daughter of the late Bernard Cohen and the late Jean Agnes (Unger) Cohen.

Susan was the kindest person you could ever meet—loving, forgiving, and unfailingly selfless. She adored her family and friends and was known as the “Best Mom”...