Obituaries

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

Carolyn Morrison

Carolyn Morrison

Dec 27, 2024

Carolyn Morrison, age 90, of Colora, Maryland, passed away on December 27, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Bernice (Krause) MacArthur.

Carolyn was married to her beloved husband, David Morrison, for 60 wonderful years. Their journey together began with their marriage at West Nottingham...

David C. Forties

David C. Forties

Dec 27, 2024

David C. Forties, age 77, of Churchville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, at Bel Air Assisted Living in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Cumberland, North Carolina, David was the son of the late Robert and Joan (Tuffnell) Forties and the beloved husband of Carolyn Jane Forties.

A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, David was a social member of...

Nancy Frances Wilson Pace

Nancy Frances Wilson Pace

Dec 27, 2024

Nancy Frances Wilson Pace, age 87, of Lititz, Pennsylvania passed away on December 27, 2024, Moravian Manor in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Born in Ashe County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late George and Bertha (Roten) Welch. Nancy retired from the US Government department of ARMY after 37 years of dedicated service. She was a former member of Oak...

Linda Ann Duncan

Linda Ann Duncan

Dec 27, 2024

Linda Ann Duncan, age 79, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on December 27, 2024, surrounded by her family at Gilchrist Hospice @ GBMC in Towson, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Emery Dunkle and Helen Rose (Shanberger) Dunkle.

Linda was a cherished member of the Bel Air Women's Club, St. Mark's Catholic Church,...

William Clayton Schmidt

William Clayton Schmidt

Dec 27, 2024

William Clayton Schmidt, age 61, of Pylesville, Maryland passed away on December 27, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Carl and Nancy (Kline) Duncan and husband of Kimberly (maiden name) Schmidt. Family was his entire world. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, and proud grandfather. He was always there to help the ones he...

Leonard Shaw, Jr.

Leonard Shaw, Jr.

Dec 26, 2024

On December 26, 2024, Leonard Clayton Shaw Jr. of White Hall, MD passed away at the age of 74.

Leonard Shaw Jr., affectionately known as Mick by his family and friends, was born on November 6, 1950 in White Hall, MD to Leonard Clayton Shaw Sr. and Agnes Argatha Shaw. Mick graduated from Hereford High school in 1970. Upon graduation, he...

Margaret Smith

Margaret Smith

Dec 25, 2024

Mrs. Margaret Dodge Smith 91, of Harford County, Maryland, peacefully entered into eternity on Christmas morning 2024, celebrating the day with her beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus. Born on April 23, 1933 in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the youngest daughter of the late John William Clabaugh, Sr. and Martha Elizabeth (Krug) Clabaugh.

Marge spent her early years in Baltimore City, where...

Roger Randall Butash

Roger Randall Butash

Dec 25, 2024

Roger Randall Butash, age 68, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away suddenly on December 25, 2024, at his home. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of Clarence Allen Butash and Betty Lynn (Moore) Butash, and the beloved husband of the late Dorine (Spurlin) Butash, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage. He had two daughters Kara Lynn Butash...

Kelso Miller

Kelso Miller

Dec 25, 2024

Kelso Miller, age 95, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Birds Nest, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William and Josie (Webb) Ward and the beloved wife of the late Richard Miller. Kelso was a devoted member of The Church of the Resurrection and...

Lorraine "Lorrie" Lepito

Lorraine "Lorrie" Lepito

Dec 24, 2024

Lorraine "Lorrie" Lepito, 73, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore. Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bernice (Bradley) Mecca. She shared a loving marriage of 50 years with her husband, Robert John Lepito, until their 50th wedding anniversary in April 2024. 

Lorrie...

Edna Sokel

Edna Sokel

Dec 23, 2024

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Edna Age 97, of Parkville, Maryland, passed away on December 23, 2024, at Oak Crest Senior Living in Parkville. Edna who was born in Baltimore, Maryland, was the daughter of the late Thomas and Henrietta (Valiant) Hanrahan and the beloved wife of Edwin Sokel.

Edna attended Eastern High School and worked for the Telephone...

Lillie Francis Miller

Lillie Francis Miller

Dec 23, 2024

Lillie Francis Miller, age 95, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on December 23, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Born in Crumpler, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Dewey Franklin and Bessie Mae (Hurley) Fowler. Lillie was the beloved wife of the late Charles (Dayton) Miller, with whom she shared 74 years of marriage. Together, they...

Holly Michelle Noss

Holly Michelle Noss

Dec 22, 2024

Holly Michelle Noss, age 54, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on December 22, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Michael Hauhn and Beth (Lurz) Smith and wife of 20 years to Aaron Noss. Baltimore born and raised, she was a huge Ravens fan and could always be...

Teresa L. "Terri" Dannettel

Teresa L. "Terri" Dannettel

Dec 20, 2024

Terri Dannettel passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024. Terri resided in Cockeysville, Maryland, with her life partner of 28 years, Brian Bayne. Originally from Harford County, Maryland, she was the daughter of Barbara K. Dannettel and the late Thomas Dannettel. 

Terri graduated from Bel Air High School in 1979. She had worked with Johns Hopkins University for over 20 years,...

Jacqueline Marie Maguire

Jacqueline Marie Maguire

Dec 20, 2024

Jacqueline Marie Maguire, age 92, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at her home. Born in Annapolis, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Maurice Peter Sternberg and Elizabeth Alice (Lee) Sternberg and the beloved wife of the late John R. Maguire.

Jacqueline was a woman of immense curiosity and an adventurous spirit. She and her...

Michael James Beck Sr.

Michael James Beck Sr.

Dec 19, 2024

Michael James Beck Sr., 77, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on December 19, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Michael was the son of the late Ernest and Frances (Cirri) Beck and the beloved husband of 60 years to Linda Darlene Beck.

Michael had a dedicated career as a Material Department Coordinator at General...

Barbara Ewers Maines

Barbara Ewers Maines

Dec 19, 2024

Barbara Ewers Maines, age 86, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on December 19, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ida (Langley) Buser and the beloved wife of the late Letcher "Dick" Maines.

Barbara was a devoted member of St. Mark's Catholic Church in Fallston. She enjoyed a fulfilling career at Aberdeen Proving Ground,...

Hilary Leonard Klug

Hilary Leonard Klug

Dec 18, 2024

Hilary Leonard Klug, age 79, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, Hilary was the beloved son of the late John Klug and Rosemarie Kuntz. He was the devoted husband of Accursia (Moncada) Klug.

Hilary was a proud member of the Elks, BPOE Abingdon Lodge 2354, and...

Donald Thomas Beavers, Sr.

Donald Thomas Beavers, Sr.

Dec 18, 2024

Donald Thomas Beavers, Sr., age 92, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024. Born in Renick, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Thomas and Sallie (Harrison) Beavers and the devoted husband of Elaine M. Beavers, with whom he shared 71 wonderful years of marriage.

Donald honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during...

Karen Lee Brown

Karen Lee Brown

Dec 18, 2024

Karen Lee Brown, age 77, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on December 18, 2024. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Florence (Mahan) Brown.

Karen was a long-time member of Smith's Chapel United Methodist Church, where she shared her faith and fellowship with the congregation. Known affectionately as the "Cat Lady," Karen had...