Obituaries

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

Nadora ''Baby'' Flores Deguzman

Nadora ''Baby'' Flores Deguzman

Jan 3, 2016

Nadora "Baby" Flores DeGuzman, 68, of Joppa, MD passed away on January 3, 2016 at her home. Born in Manila, Philippines, she is the daughter of the late Jose Flores and Araceli (Ramirez) Flores. For 20 years she was employed at Graphic Atelier Incorporated in Makati City, Philippines. She also worked at Middle River Aircraft System in the Bonding Department...

Rosemary M. Balaguer

Rosemary M. Balaguer

Jan 2, 2016

Rosemary M. Balaguer, 84, of Bel Air, MD passed away on January 2, 2016 at Stella Maris in Timonium, MD. Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late William Henry Marron and Josephine (Riordan) Marron and wife of the late John S. Balaguer. She was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church and participated in their...

James L. Emery

James L. Emery

Jan 2, 2016

James L. Emery, 84, of Kingsville, MD, and former resident of Dundalk, passed away on January 2, 2016 at his home. Born in Kingwood, WV, he was the son of the late Henry Walter Emery and Lula Mae (Bucklew) Emery. He served our country in the U.S. Army and was a member of the VFW in Edgewood and a past...

Heather Anne Johnson

Heather Anne Johnson

Jan 1, 2016

Heather Anne Johnson (nee Davis) left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on January 1, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 14, 1972 in Baltimore and grew up in Pasadena, MD, except for three years living near Harrogate, England. She graduated from Northeast High School and received a bachelors degree in psychology...

John Theodore Huss Jr.

John Theodore Huss Jr.

Dec 31, 2015

John Theodore Huss Jr., age 63, of Rising Sun MD passed away on December 31, 2015, peacefully at his home, after battling prostate cancer for several years. Born in Baltimore MD, he was the son of the late John Theodore Huss Sr. and Lula Mae Harmon Huss. He attended Harford Votech majoring in drafting; was 1st draft pick and enlisted...

Robert Philip Lutz Sr.

Robert Philip Lutz Sr.

Dec 30, 2015

Robert Philip Lutz Sr., age 81, of Bel Air, MD passed away on December 30, 2015 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Jerome Thomas Lutz and Anastasia Rita Morningstar. He worked in Baltimore as a steamfitter and later as a salesperson for Honeywell Corporation in Baltimore...

Mary Dunn

Mary Dunn

Dec 30, 2015

Mary Dunn, age 86, of Edgewood, MD passed away at her home on December 30, 2015. Born in Street, MD, she was the daughter of the late Frank John Fletcher and Lottie Irene (Griffin) Fletcher and wife of the late Edward Garnett Dunn. She retired, after 30 years, from Glen Eagles Sewing Factory in Bel Air. Mary Dunn is survived...

Ruth Irene Kitts

Ruth Irene Kitts

Dec 30, 2015

Ruth Irene Kitts, 84, of Ocala, FL, passed away on December 30, 2015 at her home. Born in Yadkinville, NC, she was the daughter of the late Felix Monroe Edwards and Elsie Lee (Crouse) Edwards. She was a resident of Harford County and a member, for 25 years, of Oak Grove Baptist Church where she participated for 10 years with...

William Edward ''Bill'' Chell

William Edward ''Bill'' Chell

Dec 30, 2015

William Edward "Bill" Chell, 88, of Whiteford, MD passed away on December 30, 2015 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Frank Russell Chell and Beulah Catherine (Hare) Chell Jones and husband of the late Alma Jean Chell. He retired in 1983 from the C&P Telephone Company. Mr....

John B. Walker

John B. Walker

Dec 29, 2015

John B. Walker, age 88, of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away on December 29, 2015 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Bel Air, he was the son of the late John Quincy Walker and Lula Mae (Combs) Walker. He served our country in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion...

Peggy J. Fink

Peggy J. Fink

Dec 29, 2015

Peggy Jane Fink, age 79, of Bel Air, MD passed away on December 29, 2015 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Yadkinville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Fletcher and Oda Rose Edwards Steelman. She was employed by F.W. Woolworth's for over 40 years and retired as the manager of the Bel...

Gary Swearingen

Gary Swearingen

Dec 28, 2015

Gary Swearingen, age 57, of Pylesville, MD passed away on December 28, 2015 at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Charles Arthur Swearingen Sr. and Charlotte Glee (Corbin) Swearingen. He grew up in Dundalk and was a 1977 graduate of Dundalk High School and a graduate of Valley Forge Christian...

Earl Lawrence Dennis Jr.

Earl Lawrence Dennis Jr.

Dec 28, 2015

Earl Lawrence Dennis Jr., age 88, of Edgewood, MD passed away on December 28, 2015 at his home. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Earl Lawrence Dennis and Lillian Anna (Eckel) Dennis, and husband of the late Delores Griffin Dennis. He retired from Western Electric where he worked as a pipefitter. An avid boater, he...

Luther Johnson

Luther Johnson

Dec 27, 2015

Luther Johnson, 70, of Edgewood, MD passed away on December 27, 2015 at his home. Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Virgil Wingate and Emma Jones. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and worked at Aberdeen Proving Ground at the Research Institute.Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Brigitte M. (Roedzer) Johnson;...

Pat Ann Wakefield

Pat Ann Wakefield

Dec 27, 2015

Patricia "Pat" Ann Wakefield, age 64, of Edgewood, MD passed away on December 27, 2015 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Francis Woodward Jr. and Mary Frances (Czincilla) Woodward. A homemaker, she ran a daycare in her home for many years. She also enjoyed scrapbooking. Mrs. Wakefield...

Gloria Lucas

Gloria Lucas

Dec 27, 2015

Gloria Lucas, age 90, of Bel Air, MD passed away on December 27, 2015 at her home. Born on Long Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late Reginald Walter Bugden and Violet Field (Baker) Bugden, and wife of the late William J. Lucas. An active member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, she was devoted to her family. She was...

Kelsea Talbot Brandt

Kelsea Talbot Brandt

Dec 25, 2015

Kelsea Talbot Brandt, age 24, of Towson, MD unexpectedly passed away on December 25, 2015 at her home. Kelsea will be lovingly remembered by her mother Wendy Beck Messner, step father Robert Messner, and father Erich Brandt.In addition to her parents, she is survived by her loving boyfriend, Christopher Manochech; brother, Zachary Brandt, sisters, Mara Finnegan, Nicole Wielepski and Jessica...

Donald Adam Telasha

Donald Adam Telasha

Dec 25, 2015

Donald Adam Telasha, age 86, of Baltimore, MD, passed away on December 25, 2015 at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, MD. Born in Dickson City, PA, he was the son of the late Adam Frank Telasha and Margaret (Dadurka) Telasha. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and worked as a Pharmacist.Mr. Telasha is survived by his wife, Louise...

Ross Liberati

Ross Liberati

Dec 25, 2015

Rosario (Ross) Vincent Liberati, age 85, of Bel Air, MD passed away on December 25, 2015 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Bellaire, OH, he was the son of the late Ginetto and Mary (Pasquale) Liberati. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines, where he served our country during the early 1950's. He graduated...

Bryan Michaels

Bryan Michaels

Dec 24, 2015

Bryan Michaels, age 56, of North East, MD passed away on December 24, 2015. Born in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Bernard William Michaels Sr. and Betty Mae (Thomas) Mowdy. He grew up in Mt. Airy and graduated from Linganore High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in the medical...