Obituaries

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

Catherine M. Davis

Catherine M. Davis

May 24, 2014

Catherine M. Davis, age 73, of Abingdon, MD, passed away on May 24, 2014 at Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles J. and Johanna M. Dosch Etzel and wife of the late Charles R. Davis Jr. A resident of Harford County for 38 years, she was a beloved...

Donna Darlene White

Donna Darlene White

May 24, 2014

Donna Darlene White, age 50, of Monkton, MD, passed away on May 24, 2014 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Glen Roy Griffey and Grace Marie Hagan Ellis. She worked for 15 years at Avon Manufacturing and enjoyed spending time with her family. An avid Bingo player, she...

Joseph Lee Kerhart

Joseph Lee Kerhart

May 24, 2014

Joseph Lee Kerhart, age 65, of Belcamp, MD passed away on May 24, 2014 at his home. Born in Baltimore, MD, he is the son of Beatrice L. Giles and the late Joseph F. Kerhart. He was employed as a Treasurer for United Food and Commercial Workers. A big Ravens fan, he loved his dog Coalby and had a unique...

Stephanie Philippe

Stephanie Philippe

May 24, 2014

Stephanie Philippe, age 37, of Aberdeen, MD, went to be with Jesus on May 24, 2014 at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she is the daughter of Wayne Logan McConnell and Judy Wampler Blackburn. She was employed as the manager of the Arctic Circle Restaurant while attending Harford Community College's Nursing Program. She...

Lesley Ann Clark

Lesley Ann Clark

May 24, 2014

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Phyllis Jean Siler

Phyllis Jean Siler

May 23, 2014

Phyllis Jean (Walden) Siler, age 78, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on May 23, 2014 at Hart Heritage in Street, MD. Born in Jellico, TN, she was the daughter of the late Rev. James Alton Walden and Edna Lawrence Douglas Walden. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and had worked as a dental assistant for Dr....

John Charles Fritz

John Charles Fritz

May 22, 2014

John Charles Fritz, age 55, of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away on May 22, 2014 at his home. Born in McKees Rocks, PA, he is the son of Wendel Eugene Fritz of Joppa and the late Constance Ann Duff Fritz. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed watching Orioles...

Waldron P. Hodsdon

Waldron P. Hodsdon

May 22, 2014

Waldron P. Hodsdon, age 75, of Abingdon, MD, passed away on May 22, 2014 at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium, MD. Born in Melrose, MA, he was the son of the late John Wesley and Barbara Price Hodsdon. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served our country as a helicopter pilot and was employed as a chemical engineer in...

James Brad Bailey

James Brad Bailey

May 22, 2014

On Thursday, May 22, 2014, James Brad Bailey of Conowingo, Maryland passed away. Son of the late Glen Allen Bailey and the late Verona Jane Luehrs Bailey. Husband of the late Nancy Jean Hinckley Bailey; father of Steve Bailey. Family to hold a memorial service at a later date.

Mary Gertrude Hooker

Mary Gertrude Hooker

May 22, 2014

Mary Gertrude Hooker, age 80, of Bel Air, MD, passed away peacefully in her home on May 22, 2014. Born in Marion, VA, she was the daughter of the late John Daniel and Dolly Victoria Anderson Jones. A wonderful wife and mother, she attended Higher Ground Worship Center in Darlington. An avid gardener, she enjoyed her flowers and watching her...

Ronald Joseph ''Ron'' Kassel

Ronald Joseph ''Ron'' Kassel

May 22, 2014

Ronald Joseph "Ron" Kassel, age 79, passed away on May 22, 2014 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Milwaukee, WI, he was the son of the late Josef and Marie Schweikert Kassel. He worked as an Organic Chemist for the U.S. Government. Mr. Kassel is survived by his wife, Carole M. Kassel; daughter, Lisa Chaney...

Marilyn Walker

Marilyn Walker

May 22, 2014

Marilyn Walker, age 86, of Bel Air, MD passed away on May 22, 2014 at Brightview Assisted Living in Bel Air. Born in Gainesville, TX, she is the daughter of the late Samuel Pollard and Willie Mae Bratcher Grundy and wife of the late Weldon Hobson Walker. A homemaker, she was a graduate of Texas Women's University in Denton, TX....

Anna M. Kaufman

Anna M. Kaufman

May 22, 2014

Anna M. Kaufman, age 91, of Baltimore, MD, passed away on May 22, 2014 at Williamsport Nursing Home in Williamsport, MD. Born in Raspeburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late William Charles and Emma Virginia O'Neil Haupt and wife of the late John E. "Bud" Kaufman. She was a former member of the Northwood Garden Club in Baltimore...

Letcher C. ''Dick'' Maines

Letcher C. ''Dick'' Maines

May 21, 2014

Letcher C. "Dick" Maines, age 84, of Joppa, MD, passed away on May 21, 2014 at his home. Born in Independence, VA, he was the son of the late Emory Elmore and Lillie Mae Hash Maines. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served our country during the Korean War after which he received the Service Medal with 3 Bronze...

Michael George Foehrkolb Sr.

Michael George Foehrkolb Sr.

May 20, 2014

Michael George Foehrkolb Sr., age 57, of Joppa, MD, passed away on May 20, 2014 at his home. Born in Baltimore, MD, he is the son of Dorothy Jane Davidson Foehrkolb of Abingdon and the late Louis Andrew Foehrkolb. He was a member of Mountain Christian Church in Joppa. In addition to his mother, Mr. Foehrkolb is survived by his...

Angie Mae Sumic

Angie Mae Sumic

May 20, 2014

Angie Mae Sumic, age 44, of Belcamp, MD passed away on May 20, 2014 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Taiwan, she is the daughter of Kuei-Mei Tsai Sumic of Hawaii and the late Leroy William Sumic. A Maryland resident for approximately five years, she was employed as a research analyst at Aberdeen Proving Ground....

Fred Milton Durst

Fred Milton Durst

May 19, 2014

Fred M. Durst, son of Rev. Clarence Calvin Durst and Anna Mae Crowe Durst, born June 9, 1931 in Wadestown, West Virginia, died peacefully May 19, 2014 in Cape Coral, Florida. Mr. Durst was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Edith Hoop, Ray Durst, Glenn Durst and Betty Jean Durst. Mr. Durst is survived by his loving wife...

Robert Bruce Turner

Robert Bruce Turner

May 19, 2014

Robert Bruce Turner, age 90, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on May 19, 2014 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore on January 11, 1924, he was the son of the late Arthur Wilson and Anna Haile Turner and was the husband of the late Frances O. Turner. He is survived by his son James...

Anna Antoinette Lutz

Anna Antoinette Lutz

May 16, 2014

On Friday, May 16, 2014 Anna Antoinette Lutz of White Hall, Maryland passed away. Wife of the late Francis Charles Lutz; mother of Paul Lutz and wife Cheryl; Frances Vogtman and husband Tom; and Joyce Woods and husband Bob. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 2-4 PM and 7-9...

Phoebe Ann Balsamo

Phoebe Ann Balsamo

May 16, 2014

Phoebe Ann Balsamo, age 66, of Fallston, MD passed away on May 16, 2014 at the Gilchrist Center in Towson. Born in Charles Town, WV, she is the daughter of Virginia Hawk Staubs of Harpers Ferry, WV and the late Charles Weller. A Maryland resident since 1965, she earned her accounting degree from York College and went on to work...