Obituaries

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

Carol Lynn Hillen

Carol Lynn Hillen

Apr 14, 2014

Carol Lynn Hillen, age 53, of Edgewood, MD, passed away on April 14, 2014 at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson. Born in Detroit, MI, she is the daughter of the late Elmer Frederick and Ruth Ann Holycross Hillen. A chemical Engineer for the U.S. Army Department of Defense, she fostered 39 Shepherds through All Shepherd Rescue which was a huge part...

Ellsworth Sumpter Massie

Ellsworth Sumpter Massie

Apr 13, 2014

Ellsworth Sumpter Massie, age 92, of Woodsboro, MD, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2014 at Glade Valley Center in Walkersville, MD. Born in Lowesville, VA, he was the son of the late Walter Miles Massie and Sallie Lee Massie, and husband of the late Kathryn Arlene (Hackman) Massie. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he loved his country-and the...

Mckenna Faith Dixon

Mckenna Faith Dixon

Apr 12, 2014

McKenna Faith Dixon, newborn daughter of Kevin Troy Ball and April Elizabeth Dixon, passed away on April 12, 2014 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. In addition to her parents she is survived by her sisters, Alayna Dixon, Kensley Dixon, Denise Ball and Kaelynn Dixon all of Aberdeen; aunt and uncle, Barbara and Dean Schneider of Bel...

Polly F. Archer

Polly F. Archer

Apr 10, 2014

Polly F. Archer, age 75, of Abingdon, MD, passed away on April 10, 2014 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Born in Abingdon, VA, she was the daughter of the late David Franklin Rush and Sally Louise Neal Ross and wife of the late Leslie H. Archer Sr. She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching movies...

Ruth Lorraine Fletcher

Ruth Lorraine Fletcher

Apr 10, 2014

On Thursday, April 10, 2014, Ruth Lorraine nee Herbert Fletcher of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away. Wife of the late Emory C. Fletcher; and mother of Cora Lee McAllister and step-mother of William N. Fletcher. Grandmother of Kenneth Lee McAllister, Jr.; Debra Hagan; and William J. McAllister. She also survived by 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 13, 2014...

Anthony Joseph Zebron

Anthony Joseph Zebron

Apr 6, 2014

On Sunday, April 6, 2014, Anthony Joseph Zebron of Baltimore and residing in Pylesville, Maryland passed away. Husband of the late Shirley Hoffman Zebron; step-father of the late Robert Hoffman; brother of Rev. Samuel Zebron; Bernard Zebron; Francis Zebron; and the late Sr. Juanita Zebron; Sr. Martiana Zebron; and Virginia Alex, and uncle of Susan - Larry Chamberlain. Also survived...

Sal Sansone

Sal Sansone

Apr 6, 2014

Sal Sansone, age 76, of Middle River, MD, passed away on April 6, 2014 at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium, MD. Born in Sicily, Italy, he was the son of the late Vincent Salvatore and Maria Aquia Sansone. Born and raised in Italy, he served his country in the U.S. Army. A cabinet maker, he loved working with wood and...

Cathleen L. King

Cathleen L. King

Apr 6, 2014

Catherine L. King (nee "Cathleen" Guerin) 96, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014. At the time of her death, she resided at the Residence of Glen Riddle, Media, PA. However, she was a long-time resident of Aberdeen, MD and Ocean City, MD. Besides raising her family, she was a dedicated volunteer for Meals on Wheels in Harford County for...

Maria Teresa ''Maritere'' Jimenez

Maria Teresa ''Maritere'' Jimenez

Apr 6, 2014

Maria Teresa "Maritere" Jiménez, age 57, of Churchville, MD, passed away on April 6, 2014, at her home. Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico, she is the daughter of Fernando A. Villamil of Guayama, Puerto Rico, and the late Alma Benito de Villamil. She was a dedicated mother and homemaker, an honors graduate from the University of Puerto Rico and for...

Carole Anne Wilson

Carole Anne Wilson

Apr 5, 2014

Carole A. Kelly Wilson, 70, of Edgewood Maryland, formerly of Lansdale, passed away peacefully at her home on April 5, 2014.Born November 6, 1943 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Paul A. Kelly and Dorothy A. (Fives) Kelly.Ms. Wilson is survived by her daughters, Staci Wilson Hangey of Bethlehem, PA, Heather Wilson of Edgewood, MD, and her...

Daisy Mary Kraynak

Daisy Mary Kraynak

Apr 4, 2014

On Friday, April 4, 2014, Daisy Mary Kraynak of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away. Wife of the late Steve Kraynak; Mother of John T. Kraynak and Sandy A. Anderson. She also survived by 7 grandchildren; 3 step-grandsons; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 8, 2014 from 6PM-9PM at the Kurtz Funeral Home, 1114 Baldwin Mill Road, Jarrettsville, Maryland 21084. Funeral...

Harry H. Elder Jr.

Harry H. Elder Jr.

Apr 4, 2014

Harry H. Elder Jr., age 91, of Forest Hill, MD, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014 at Gilchrist Center in Towson, MD. Born in Columbus, OH, he was the son of the late Harry and Tyra Elder, and husband of the late Eloise Elder. Mr. Elder is survived by a daughter, Judy A. Borns, of Forest Hill, MD; four...

Annabelle Lu

Annabelle Lu

Apr 3, 2014

Annabelle Lu, age 84, of Bel Air MD, passed away on April 3 at the University of Maryland Health Center in Baltimore, MD. Early on, she was an enthusiast for missionary and Christian works, the view inculcated in her by her parents, the late Willie Truman Compton and the late Grace Violet King Compton. She was born in Keith, WV,...

Jean Charlene Kreiss

Jean Charlene Kreiss

Apr 2, 2014

On Wednesday, April 2, 2014, Jean Charlene Kreiss of Delta, Pennsylvania passed away. Wife of the late Herman L. Kreiss, jr. and the late George Sadler. Step-mother of Capri Crowl; sister of Bettye L. Freeland. Visitation will be Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 12-1:30 PM. at the Kurtz Funeral Home, 1114 Baldwin Mill Road, Jarrettsville, Maryland 21084. Funeral service will...

Agnes O. Cochran

Agnes O. Cochran

Apr 2, 2014

Agnes O. Cochran, age 83, of Joppa, MD passed away on April 2, 2014 at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, MD. Born in Harford County, she is the daughter of the late George Clay and Hannah Juanita Jones Rutherford and wife of the late Richard Dale Cochran. A former seamstress for the Bata Shoe Company, she was also a member Grandview...

Alfred Campo

Alfred Campo

Apr 1, 2014

Alfred (Al) Campo, age 94, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on April 1, 2014 at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Angela Tornabene Campo. In 1939 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served during WWII as a B24 Maintenance Instructor. He retired...

Mary D. Heidler

Mary D. Heidler

Apr 1, 2014

Mary D. Heidler, age 92, of Edgewood, MD passed away on April 1, 2014 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Shwaluk and wife of the late John J. Heidler Jr. Before she retired, she worked as a seamstress for a dry cleaning service...

Wilhelm  (Bill) Henry Engel, Iii

Wilhelm (Bill) Henry Engel, Iii

Mar 31, 2014

On Monday, March 31, 2014, Wilhelm (Bill) Henry Engel, III of Norrisville, Maryland passed away. Husband of Barbara Renfrow Engel, father of Wesley Paul Engel - wife Carol; and Michelle Marie Engel. Grandfather of Brooke and Levi Engel; step-grandfather of Kylee and Trinity Testerman; brother of Barbara Ann Chambers and Patricia Cleone Price. Predeceased by sister-Christina F. Friend and brother-Rocky...

Wilton H. Wann

Wilton H. Wann

Mar 31, 2014

Wilton H. Wann, age 86, of Churchville, MD, passed away on March 31, 2014 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Bradshaw, MD, he was the son of the late Millard Jacob and Grace Addelle Clayton Wann. He was a career C&P Telephone Co. employee for over 37 years, Mr. Wann served in the Army in...

Raymond Lee Nicholson

Raymond Lee Nicholson

Mar 31, 2014

Raymond Lee Nicholson, age 70, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on March 31, 2014 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Raymond Henry Nicholson and Alma Mae Waters Smith. He had a long time career in advertising and was a sales manager for Comcast and had...