Obituaries

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

Helen Bowman McCann

Helen Bowman McCann

Mar 6, 2025

Helen was born and raised in Harford County. She used to tell the story of her father being a very devoted, conscientious, public servant as a US Mail Carrier. If he was on duty delivering mail, Helen was allowed to ride on the running board but not get inside the vehicle. It was, obviously, on government business. This ethical example...

Sonya Y. Harris

Sonya Y. Harris

Mar 5, 2025

We gather here today to honor and celebrate the life of Sonya Yvette Harris—a woman of warmth, creativity, and unwavering love. Born on April 3, 1964, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Sonya graced this world with her light for 60 beautiful years before receiving her wings on March 5, 2025.

Sonya was a beloved daughter of Olie and Geneva Pope, sister,...

Stephen Robert Greene

Stephen Robert Greene

Mar 5, 2025

Stephen R. Greene, 70, of Bel Air, MD, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025 from pancreatic cancer.

Stephen earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in historical musicology and went on to teach music history. He most recently taught at Lebanon Valley College in Anneville, PA. He previously held teaching positions at West Virginia University, Phillips University in Kyoto,...

George Melvin Mullaney, Sr.

George Melvin Mullaney, Sr.

Mar 5, 2025

George “Gunner” Melvin Mullaney, Sr., age 82, of Rosedale, Maryland, passed away on March 5, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late James and Rose (Letmate) Mullaney and the beloved husband of 63 years to Darlene Mullaney.

A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, George lived life with an infectious joy, never meeting a stranger and...

Thomas Patrick Logan

Thomas Patrick Logan

Mar 4, 2025

Thomas Patrick Logan, 82, of Bel Air, Maryland, formerly of Ridley Park, PA passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Tom was the son of the late John and Josephine (Meehan) Logan. He was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Prep, St. Joseph’s University, and the University of Pennsylvania where he earned his...

Roza Wieslawa Olejniczak

Roza Wieslawa Olejniczak

Mar 3, 2025

With the heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother Roza Wieslawa Olejniczak, age 87. She was born in Poland and moved to the United States in 1985. Roza was a devoted Catholic who was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales and would go to church every Sunday. She loved animals, gardening, she sacrificed everything for her...

George F. Zook

George F. Zook

Mar 3, 2025

George F. Zook age 86, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on March 3, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Frederick and Nancy (Miller) Zook and the beloved husband of the late Marjorie (Keeling) Zook.

George proudly served as a Lieutenant with the Maryland State Troopers and was a dedicated member of Winters Run Golf Club....

Richard Jacob Brand

Richard Jacob Brand

Mar 2, 2025

Richard Jacob Brand, age 78, of Sandy Spring, Maryland, passed away on March 2, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Robert and Dorothea (Enfield) Brand, Jr and the beloved husband of 32 years to Robin Deborah Ziek.

Richard had a lifelong passion for working with his hands and understanding how things worked. He spent 19...

Patience Costello Holmes

Patience Costello Holmes

Mar 1, 2025

Patience Costello Holmes, age 40, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on March 1, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Elizabeth (Powell) Holmes and the late Donald Holmes, Jr. She adored her Pomeranian companion " Persephone" they went everywhere together. Patience loved to shop for new clothes and...

Rev. Mr. Thomas Ralph Gervasoni

Rev. Mr. Thomas Ralph Gervasoni

Mar 1, 2025

Rev. Mr. Thomas R. Gervasoni, 81, of White Hall, MD went to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 1, 2025.  He was born in Bethany, CT on December 20, 1943 and attended the University of Connecticut before being drafted for the Vietnam War.  He was a Chemical Engineer working for APG/EA until he retired and became "Farmer Tom"....

Jeanne Hamby Kidd

Jeanne Hamby Kidd

Mar 1, 2025

Flora Jeanne Hamby Kidd, age 81, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away on March 1, 2025. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Gingel and Mary (Preston) Hamby and beloved wife of Edward Joseph Kidd. Jeanne was a lifelong resident of Harford County.

A graduate of Bel Air High School, Class of 1961, Jeanne was a...

Bob Hemling

Bob Hemling

Feb 28, 2025

Bob Hemling, age 91, of Oliver Beach, Maryland, passed away on February 28, 2025. Born in North Brunswick, New Jersey, he was the son of William Henry Hemling and Cecelia Barbara (Filliaux) Hemling and the beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann (Bowlin) Hemling.

Family and faith were at the core of Bob’s life. A proud Catholic, he lived his life...

Patty Bowen

Patty Bowen

Feb 28, 2025

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Patty Bowen, age 84, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on February 28, 2025, at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Grayson County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Tamie and Alice (Stamper) Greer and wife of 64 years and 10 months to Daniel Jay Bowen, Sr. She was a former member of Williams...

John "Jack" Chester

John "Jack" Chester

Feb 28, 2025

John "Jack" Chester, 84, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on February 28, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Annapolis, Maryland, Jack was the son of the late Benjamin and Hildegarde (Eder) Miller. He was the beloved husband of Lois (Atwell) Chester, with whom he shared 62 wonderful years of marriage.

Jack had a deep passion for...

Kathleen Anderson

Kathleen Anderson

Feb 27, 2025

Kathleen Anderson of Edgewood, Maryland passed away after a short illness on February 27th. She was preceded by her parents, sister and longtime partner Bert Bauer. They had enjoyed spending their time together on the river boating. She retired after working for 45 years from Aberdeen Proving Grounds as a Human Resources Specialist. Interment will be private.

William Marc Eugene Pisano

William Marc Eugene Pisano

Feb 27, 2025

William Marc Pisano 1969 – 2025

A quiet man with a big heart. William Marc Pisano of Florida, 55 years, passed away from natural causes in his home in Havre de Grace, MD February 27th, 2025. William was born in Mineola, New York on June 9th, 1969, to Richard and Joanne Pisano. Raised in Garden City, NY William enjoyed endless adventures...

Paul Greene

Paul Greene

Feb 27, 2025

Paul E. Greene, 69, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on February 27, 2025.

Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Paul was the son of Elizabeth (Hughes) Greene and the late John Anderson Greene. He was the beloved husband of Joy Harper Greene, with whom he shared 19 wonderful years of marriage.

Paul honorably served his country for 20 years as a Captain...

William R. Burke

William R. Burke

Feb 27, 2025

It is with very heavy hearts that the family of William R. Burke, age 91, of Bel Air, Maryland announce his passing on February 27, 2025. Born on May 29, 1933, in Woodvale, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late William and Grace (Hawley) Burke and husband of Dorothy (Haeffner) Burke. He married Dorothy on September 7, 1958, and...

Antonio S. Villareal, Jr.

Antonio S. Villareal, Jr.

Feb 26, 2025

Antonio S. Villareal Jr., age 86, of Belcamp, Maryland, passed away on February 26, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Manila, Philippines, he was the son of the late Antonio and Maura (Santos) Villareal and the beloved husband of Herminia G. Villareal. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and proud great-grandfather, Antonio’s greatest joy in life...