Obituaries

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

Sondra Novo

Sondra Novo

Mar 18, 2025

Sondra Novo, age 72, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on March 18, 2025. Born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Gabriel and Helen (Sappington) Novo.

Sondra made her home in Jarrettsville for over 40 years, where she became an integral part of the community. Known for her creativity, independence, and sense of humor, she lived...

Lou Benesch

Lou Benesch

Mar 17, 2025

Lou Benesch, 63, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on March 17, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Lou was the son of Lois (Benesch) Sautter. He was the loving husband of 43 years to Allison (Chaney) Benesch, with whom he shared a life full of love and memories.

Lou worked at Klein's Shop Rite in Bel Air for over 15 years, where...

Claudius Niyi Ogunjinmi

Claudius Niyi Ogunjinmi

Mar 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of Elder Claudius Niyi Ogunjinmi, JP

March 12, 1948 – March 17, 2025

A Life of Faith, Purpose, Kindness, and Legacy

His Journey: 1948 to Glory

Elder Claudius Niyi Ogunjinmi, JP. was born on March 12, 1948, in the serene town of Edunabon, Osun State, Nigeria, to the family of Pa Jacob Awooye Ogunjinmi and Madam Felicia Waleade Ayoka Ogunjinmi. The...

Sam Day

Sam Day

Mar 17, 2025

Radford F. Day, Jr. “Sam” age 81, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on March 17, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Fountain Green, Maryland, he was the son of the late Radford and Ophelia (Hurley) Day. He was owner and operator of Days Motors for 61 years, he was a huge Baltimore Orioles, Colts...

Nelson Jerold Testerman

Nelson Jerold Testerman

Mar 17, 2025

Nelson Jerold Testerman, 78, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025. Born in Whiteford, Maryland, he was the son of the late Peter and Birdie (Sexton) Testerman.

Jerold was the beloved husband of 52 years to Linda Lee Testerman. Together, they shared a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories. He was a devoted father and...

Frank Louis Butler

Frank Louis Butler

Mar 17, 2025

Frank Louis Butler, age 80, of Darlington, Maryland, passed away on March 17, 2025, at Sterling Care Forest Hill in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Batavia, New York, he was the son of the late Albert and Marion (Peterson) Butler and the beloved husband of Elaine Butler, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage.

Frank was a proud veteran of...

Emily Marie Kropp

Emily Marie Kropp

Mar 16, 2025

Emily Marie Kropp, age 28, of Aberdeen, Maryland passed away on March 16, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Mark and Denise (Schloer) Kropp. Emily loved riding horses, playing softball, going to the Eastern Shore and was a true lover of all animals. She also loved to sing and had a beautiful voice.

In addition to her...

Janice Faye Haddon Newcomb

Janice Faye Haddon Newcomb

Mar 15, 2025

Janice Haddon Newcomb, 92, of Parkville, Maryland, passed away on March 15, 2025, at Oak Crest Senior Living in Parkville.

Born in Richmond, Virginia, Janice was the daughter of Wade Marshall Haddon and Margaret (Childress) Haddon. She was the beloved wife of the late Irvin Ray Newcomb, whom she met in Baltimore, Maryland where she was a longtime resident. Irvin worked...

Annabelle M. Francis

Annabelle M. Francis

Mar 14, 2025

Annabelle M. Francis, age 98, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on March 14, 2025, at Laurelwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Elkton, Maryland. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Theresa (Tremper) Simmons. She was the beloved wife of 52 years to the late Grayson Eugene Francis.

Annabelle worked as a crane operator...

Mary F. Mitchell

Mary F. Mitchell

Mar 14, 2025

Mary F. Mitchell, 90, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on March 14, 2025, at Hart Heritage Estates in Street, Maryland.

Born in Kerens, West Virginia, Mary was the daughter of Austin Ray Mallow and Martha Ellen (Day) Mallow. She was a devoted member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church for over 60 years.

Mary found joy in life’s simple pleasures—working on puzzle...

Jill Mullins

Jill Mullins

Mar 13, 2025

Jill Mullins, a vibrant and dedicated member of her community, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. She was 67 years old and resided in Joppa, Maryland. Born in Fulton, New York, Jill was the cherished daughter of Richard A. Breman and Georgina Camelia (Springate) Breman.

Jill’s passion for education led her...

Denny Harris

Denny Harris

Mar 12, 2025

Dennis Harris, age 69, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on March 12, 2025, at Harbor Hospital Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Clarence and Josephine (Kowalski) Harris and husband of 11 years to Karen (Hudgins) Harris. He retired in 2021 from North American Electric after 30 years of service as an...

Eleanor O'Brien Edwards

Eleanor O'Brien Edwards

Mar 12, 2025

Eleanor O'Brien Edwards age 89, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Jemina (Browne) Hicks and the loving wife of the late James Edwards.

Eleanor was an active and passionate member of...

Betty Jean McCoy

Betty Jean McCoy

Mar 11, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Betty Jean McCoy, age 83, announces her passing on March 11, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Bel Air, Betty was the daughter of the late Howard and Madge (Triplett) Ellis.

Betty was a woman of many passions and talents. She was known for her love of crocheting, specially making beautiful...

Carolyn Frances Karpewicz

Carolyn Frances Karpewicz

Mar 10, 2025

Carolyn Frances Karpewicz, 79, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away on March 10, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Mary (Wastic) Meisel and the beloved wife of Ronald John Karpewicz. Carolyn and Ron met in the 1960s and were married in 1966, building a life together...

Dale James Buckholtz

Dale James Buckholtz

Mar 9, 2025

Age 78, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed into the arms of his heavenly Father, with his wife of 58 years at his bedside on March 9, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Clear Lake, South Dakota, Dale was the son of the late William and Esther (Kilpatrick) Buckholtz. He was the beloved husband of Jean (Edwards)...

Thomas Luther Adams, Jr.

Thomas Luther Adams, Jr.

Mar 8, 2025

Thomas Luther Adams Jr. (Tom), age 90, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on March 8, 2025. He went home to be with Jesus, surrounded by loved ones.

One would be hard pressed to find a more loyal man or “Harford Countian” than Tom Adams. Born on March 31, 1934, in an apartment on Bel Air's Main Street (above the former...

Thomas Charles Holden

Thomas Charles Holden

Mar 8, 2025

Thomas Charles Holden, age 83, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Paul and Genevieve (Farmer) Holden. He was the beloved husband of 62 years to Dolores Holden.

Throughout his life, Thomas was a dedicated family man...

William Walter Campbell

William Walter Campbell

Mar 8, 2025

William (Bill) Walter Campbell, age 88, of Bel Air Maryland, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, after a brief two-night stay at the Senator Bob Hooper House. Born and raised in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, he was the son of Walter and Mercedes (Litz) Campbell, and brother to Robert and Norbert Campbell. Always very proud of his humble Pittsburgh roots, Bill...

Sandra Langston

Sandra Langston

Mar 7, 2025

Sandra Langston, 66, Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother

Sandra Langston, age 66, passed away on March 7, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Holt, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Betty (Van Steelant) Drier and the devoted wife of Michael Langston.

A proud veteran of the...