Obituaries

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

Christopher Daniel Dubiel

Christopher Daniel Dubiel

May 18, 2015

On May 18, 2015, Christopher Daniel Dubiel, 38, of Belcamp, MD, died suddenly at his home. Born Sept 13, 1976, he was the son of the late Francis Carl and Laura Virginia nee Hall. He is survived by his wife of 7 years, Rebecca Lynn Cassell, his Boxer Daxton, his Doxy Penny, his unborn Daughter, Hailey and his two Sisters,...

Selman Gilbert Wright

Selman Gilbert Wright

May 18, 2015

On Monday, May 18, 2015, Selman Gilbert Wright of Shawsville, Maryland. Son of the late B. Donald Wright and the late Mabel B. Garrison. Brother of Virginia Wright and the late Donald G. Wright and the late Martha J. Bonhus. Uncle of John, Michael, Adam, and Rachel. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 26, 2015 from 6-8 PM at the Kurtz...

John Andrew Jager

John Andrew Jager

May 17, 2015

John Andrew Jager, 68, of Joppa, MD, passed away on May 17, 2015 at his home. Born in Baltimore, MD, he is the son of Margaret Mary Gries Jager of Cockeysville, MD and the late John Bernard Jager. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served our country during the Vietnam War. He was the owner of J&L Mechanical for...

Samuel Ray Wells

Samuel Ray Wells

May 13, 2015

Samuel Ray Wells, born April 17, 2015 to Christopher Michael Wells and Margaret Kathryn (Morey) Wells, passed away on May 13, 2015. In addition to his parents, Samuel is survived by his grandparents, Art and Kathy Morey formerly of Bel Air and currently residing in Saranac Lake, NY, Samuel "Monty" and Gail Wells of Bel Air; great-grandparents, Norman and Victoria...

Mary Eleanor White

Mary Eleanor White

May 12, 2015

On Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Mary Eleanor Blackhall White of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away. Daughter of late Alexander Anderson Blackhall and late Williamina Melvin Blackhall. Wife of the late Dr. James F. White, Jr. Mother of Jean Anne Lawes and husband Gregory; James Franklin White, III; and wife Annie; Dr. William Alexander Blackhall White. Grandmother of Graeme Lawes; Emily Rose...

Mary Frances Walsh

Mary Frances Walsh

May 11, 2015

On Monday, May 11, 2015 Mary Frances Walsh of Bel Air, Maryland passed away. Wife of the late Harry G. Walsh, Jr. Mother of Patrick Walsh and wife Susan; Joseph Walsh and his friend Shirley; also survived by two grandaughters- Ashleigh Pray; and Brianna Walsh; also one great-grandson- Lincoln Pray. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 2-4...

Blaine "Buddy" Hans

Blaine "Buddy" Hans

May 11, 2015

Blaine "Buddy" Hans, 84, of Forest Hill, MD passed away on May 11, 2015 at Rock Spring Village in Forest Hill. Born in Highland Park, MI, he was the son of the late Charles Edward Hanslovsky and Emma Mildred Miller Putnam and husband, for 42 years, of the late Deloris Iola (Johnson) Hans. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force,...

Josephine Marie Mcalexander

Josephine Marie Mcalexander

May 10, 2015

Josephine Marie McAlexander, 80, of Fallston, MD, passed away on May 10, 2015 at her home. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Cummo and Marie Messina Grau and wife of the late Charles William McAlexander. She had previously worked at both Bata Shoe Company and the A&P grocery store. A member of Prince of...

Nancy M. Clayton

Nancy M. Clayton

May 9, 2015

Nancy M. Clayton, 83, of Forest Hill, MD passed away on May 9, 2015 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Hammond, IN, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Burnham and Maebelle Jeanette (Holmberg) McMath. She was a member of Bel Air United Methodist Church for almost 50 years and was active in their...

Michael Anthony Machuga

Michael Anthony Machuga

May 8, 2015

Michael Anthony Machuga Jr., 67, of Joppa, MD, passed away on May 8, 2015 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center in Havre de Grace, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Michael Anthony Machuga Sr. and Ellen Adams Machuga. A graduate of Aberdeen High School, he completed 3 ½ years at Penn State University where...

Clarence C. Pegram

Clarence C. Pegram

May 8, 2015

Clarence C. Pegram, 90, of Bel Air, MD passed away on May 8, 2015 at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, MD. Born in Dothan, WV, he was the son of the late James Calvin and Willie Jane (King) Pegram and husband of the late Helen Toney. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he worked as a Computer...

Nell Vaughan

Nell Vaughan

May 8, 2015

Nell Q. Vaughan, 90, of Delta, PA, passed away on May 8, 2015 at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, MD surrounded by her family. Born in Rugby, VA, she was the daughter of the late Lester Guy Quillen and Eva Rose Henderson Quillen and wife of the late Lewis Dale Vaughan. A homemaker, she loved her family...

George Albert Navarre Iii

George Albert Navarre Iii

May 7, 2015

George Albert Navarre III, 51, of Joppa, MD, passed away on May 7, 2015 at Johns Hopkins Bayview in Baltimore, MD. Born in Auburn, IN, he was the son of the late Marjorie Ann Swart Navarre. George was highly involved in the Joppatowne community, a place where he grew up and raised his family. He was active in sports in...

Mary Jane Houpt

Mary Jane Houpt

May 7, 2015

Mary Jane Houpt, 84, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on May 7, 2015. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Anthony Saffran and Clara Elizabeth Cayer Saffran, and wife of the late William Pierre Houpt, M.D. A homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, gardening and caring for her family. She also enjoyed traveling and listening to...

Dawn Marie Guy

Dawn Marie Guy

May 7, 2015

Dawn Marie Guy, 63, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on May 7, 2015 at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, MD. Born in Staten Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late Emil John Taute and Josephine Cecilia Scarpulla. She worked in private health care as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Mrs. Guy is survived by her...

Barbara Ann Morgan

Barbara Ann Morgan

May 6, 2015

Barbara Ann Morgan, 55, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on May 6, 2015 at her home. Born in Lumberton, NC, she was the daughter of the late Howard Reed Morgan and Lessie Gladys (Abbott) Morgan. She worked in housekeeping at Citizens Care Center and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was also a member of Narcotics...

Linda C. Dart

Linda C. Dart

May 6, 2015

Linda C. Dart, 66, of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away on May 6, 2015 at her home. The daughter of the late Wayne Elliott Crawford and Elizabeth Norton Crawford, she was born in Fort Hood, TX, and raised in Jackson, MS. She was a school teacher for 22 years and taught mostly at Deerfield Elementary. An active member of...

Helen Louise Ewing

Helen Louise Ewing

May 6, 2015

Helen Louise Ewing, 86, of Edgewood, MD, passed away on May 6, 2015 at her home. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, she was the daughter of the late Loudon Grafton Hooker and Mary Katherine (Sullivan) Hooker and wife of the late James P. "Cotton" Osborn. She retired from the United States Postal Service in 1989 where she had worked...

Philip Stanley Kinhart

Philip Stanley Kinhart

May 6, 2015

On Wednesday, May 6, 2015, Philip Stanley Kinhart of Street, Maryland passed away. Husband of the late Joan Herbert Kinhart; son of Stanley C. Kinhart and Caroly Lochman Kinhart. Father of Scott Kinhart and wife Stacie of Ellicot City, Maryland.; Joe Kinhart and wife Krista of Street, Maryland.; grandfather of Philip; Katie; Alexis; Aubrey; Josie; and the late Jessica. Brother...

James ''Steve'' Hagan

James ''Steve'' Hagan

May 5, 2015

James "Jimmy" Hagan, age 59 of Bel Air, Maryland passed away May 5, 2015 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. He was the son of the late James Earl Hagan and Iona May Hagan. Devoted father to Matthew Steven Hagan and James Marshall Hagan. He is survived by his three sisters Glena Mae Greer of Kannapolis, NC, Betty Lou Waid of...