Obituaries

Aug 4, 2025

Claudia Perry Sconion, age 76, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away with her family beside her on August 4, 2025. Born in Hertford County, North Carolina, Claudia was the daughter of the late Archie Gordan Perry and Claudine (Peele) Perry.

A Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) retiree with more than 35 years in the classroom at Edgewood High School (EHS) and additional...

Aug 4, 2025

Frances Virginia Mauldin, age 99, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025. Born in Renick, West Virginia, Frances was the daughter of the late John Alexander Cornwell and Julia Alafir (Hankins) Cornwell.

Frances was a fiercely independent, strong-willed woman with a deep love for the outdoors and an unmatched ability to fix just about anything—from her lawn...

Aug 2, 2025

Merel Dean Meyer, age 84, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Born in Greeley, Colorado, he was the son of the late Merel Theodore Meyer and Viola Mary (Kiesel) Meyer.

Merel proudly served his country in the United States Army for over 30 years, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. A decorated veteran and a proud...

2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Frank Akczinski, who died on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, and his beloved wife, Joanna Helena Akczinski, who passed away just two days later, on Monday, August 4, 2025, in Havre De Grace, Maryland.

James and Joanna were devoted to each other in...

Aug 1, 2025

Josephine Spann Magness-Murtaugh of Bel Air, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Born in Morristown, New Jersey, Josephine was the beloved daughter of the late Josephine Eble Spann and Paul Joseph Spann. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, J. Henry Magness Sr., by her loving second spouse, Thomas Murtaugh, and by...

Aug 1, 2025

Marie C. Tanner, age 80, of Nottingham, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in New York City, Marie was the cherished daughter of the late Joseph Acquista and Lucy Mary (Occhipinti) Acquista. She was the beloved wife of Roy Howard Tanner, her husband and partner in life for...

Jul 31, 2025

Catherine Dwyer Weckel, age 89, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Catherine was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas Dwyer and Marion (O’Hearn) Dwyer.

Catherine was the loving and devoted wife of Edward C. Weckel. Together, they built a beautiful life filled with love, family, and meaningful memories. She was...

Jul 31, 2025

Helen Blanch Morena, 93, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Born in Bakersville, North Carolina, Helen was the beloved daughter of the late Arnold Jacob Gouge and Eva Jane (McKinney) Gouge. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Pat Robert Morena, with whom she shared many cherished years.

Helen was also preceded in death...

Jul 31, 2025

Barbara Alice Beall, age 78, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Bel Air.

Born in Bel Air, she was the daughter of the late Paul Woodrow Peak and Ruth Mae (Grafton) Peak. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Evans Beall, and her brother, Paul Peak.

Barbara is survived by her devoted...

Jul 30, 2025

Cheryl Sue Nizer, 77, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, surrounded by love. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the cherished only child of the late Herbert Karle and Thelma (Geisel) Karle.

Cheryl was a woman of strong faith, quiet strength, and deep devotion to her family. She served as a church secretary—a role that...

Jul 30, 2025

Mary Helen Walls, affectionately known as “Suze,” age 82, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Born in Maryland, Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas Neil Callahan and Emma Grace (Mohr) Callahan. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Bassadore Walls; her son, Timothy Walls; her brothers, Thomas Callahan and Robert...

Jul 29, 2025

Richard Joseph Deel, age 76, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Havre De Grace, Maryland, Richard was the son of the late Harold Bryan Deel and the late Iva Maxine (Murphy) Deel. He was also preceded in death by his infant son, Richard.

A proud disabled veteran of...

Jul 29, 2025

Garret Garry passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Garret’s parents William and Dorothy Garry of Trenton, New Jersey predeceased him. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Kathleen Garry. Garret was a devoted father to daughters Dana Garry Appleby and her husband John, Gina Garry Ling and her husband John, and son Gary P....

Jul 28, 2025

Dorothy Gayle Selway, age 67, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025, in Forest Hill.

Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Harold Hoover Pierce and Margaret (Maddox) Pierce. She was the beloved wife of Charles Selway, with whom she shared a life full of love, laughter, and adventure.

Dorothy retired...

Jul 26, 2025

Dawn Sue Hilker, age 56, of York, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in York. Born in Lancaster, PA, Dawn was the beloved daughter of the late Laura Jane (Hauck) Shivers and Clair Edgar Luckabaugh.

Dawn was the cherished wife of Joseph Hilker, with whom she shared 40 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a life filled...

Jul 26, 2025

John Scott Huber, age 74, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Born in Maryland, Scott was the beloved son of the late John Huber, Jr., and Doris Mae (Hartnett) Huber.

Scott is survived by his loving wife, Linda Huber, and his brother, Eric Huber, and wife Beverley, along with their family.

Jul 26, 2025

William Dallas Bailey, Sr. age 89, of Abingdon, Maryland peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Born in Magnolia, Maryland, William was the son of the late Theodore Bailey and Elizaeth (Jenifer) Bailey. He attended The Central Consolidated School and was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran who served his country with honor. William worked at the U.S. Army Aberdeen...

Jul 26, 2025

Pauline Diane Myers Eller of Abingdon, Maryland, passed on July 26, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland, surrounded by her children.

Mrs. Eller, the daughter of the late James Franklin Myers and Florence Tate Dancy Myers, was born October 25, 1932, in Hayes, Wilkes County, North Carolina. She attended Bel Air High School and went on to...

Jul 24, 2025

Bel Air, MD – William H. Jones, Jr., affectionately known as Bill, Biker Billy, or Whizzer, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, at the age of 92. As Bill himself might have said, "I bought the farm." Born on May 17, 1933, in Utica, NY, to the late William H. Jones, Sr., and Grace Ferry Jones, Bill's early life...

Jul 24, 2025