Obituaries

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

Anna Buckingham Britcher

Anna Buckingham Britcher

Nov 16, 2023

Anna Buckingham Britcher, age 97, of Forest Hill, Maryland passed away on November 16, 2023 at Sterling Care Forest Hill in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Millington, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Anna (Bottomly) Buckingham and wife of the late Francis Britcher. She retired from Wells Fargo Banking. She will be remembered for many things....

Alice M. Crabtree

Alice M. Crabtree

Nov 14, 2023

Alice "Buttons" Marie Morrison Crabtree, of Weyers Cave, Virginia passed away on November 14, 2023. Alice was born on 11/20/1939 in Bel Air, MD. to Joseph Ring Morrison and Ossie (Wood) Morrison. She retired from Harford County Public Library where she served as Secretary to the Director for 30 years.

She is survived by her best friend and husband of 65...

Clara R. Webb

Clara R. Webb

Nov 13, 2023

Clara R. Webb, age 91, of Forest Hill, Maryland passed away on November 13, 2023 at her home. Born in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Wolcott and Neva (Fike) Branch and wife of the late Wilbur Webb, Jr.

She worked as a nurse for most of her life at Harford Memorial Hospital.  She enjoyed...

Christie L. Dulaney

Christie L. Dulaney

Nov 13, 2023

Christie L. Dulaney, age 78, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on November 13, 2023, at Lorien Bel Air. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Ken and Louise (Smithson) Dulaney. She was a graduate of Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and she lived and worked in the Bel Air area for most of her...

Charlotte Mae Crouse

Charlotte Mae Crouse

Nov 12, 2023

   Charlotte Mae Crouse (Starks), age 74, of Joppa, MD passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at her Mt. Jackson home surrounded by family. 

   Charlotte was born July 5, 1949, in Rockingham County, VA and was the daughter of the late Fred T. and Mary L. Starks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Romaine Louise Rowland

Romaine Louise Rowland

Nov 11, 2023

Romaine Louise Rowland, age 95, of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away on November 11, 2023, at Top of the Hill Manor Assisted Living in Street, Maryland. Born in Rocks, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Giles and Alice (Knopp) Jones.  She was the wife of the late Dean Rowland for 49 years. Living in Rocks, Maryland all her life,...

Linda "Lynn" Sue Patrick

Linda "Lynn" Sue Patrick

Nov 10, 2023

Linda “Lynn” Sue Patrick, age 73, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on November 10, 2023 at Citizens Care in Havre de Grace, MD. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Ruth Eleanor Wyatt, nee “Nichols”, and the wife of the late James Louis Patrick, Sr. Lynn loved to go on cruises, playing Bingo, being with family and watching...

Annie F. Hill

Annie F. Hill

Nov 10, 2023

Annie F. Hill, age 93, of Forest Hill, Maryland passed away on November 10, 2023, at Sterling Care in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Galax, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John and Bessie (Roberts) Fortner and wife of the late Norman Blaine Hill. Annie enjoyed taking care of the family, cooking, and gardening.       Annie is survived...

Michele J. Tana

Michele J. Tana

Nov 9, 2023

Michele J. Tana, age 58, of Pylesville, Maryland passed away on November 9, 2023, at her home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Betty Forwood and the late Aloysius Dudzinski and wife of Wes Bone. She was a Perry Hall High School graduate. Michele worked at North Harford Middle School as an Inclusion Helper for 5 years....

Ruth M. Porach

Ruth M. Porach

Nov 9, 2023

Ruth M. Porach, age 87, of Joppa, Maryland passed away peacefully at her home on November 9, 2023.  Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Henry M. and Helen A. Skinner.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph (Sonny) R. Porach, Sr. for 59 years. 

Ruth was survived by her children Debra A Westermeyer,...

Louis Richard Géczy (Géczy Lajos)

Louis Richard Géczy (Géczy Lajos)

Nov 9, 2023

Louis Richard Géczy (Géczy Lajos), age 84, of Street, Maryland passed away on November 9, 2023, at his home. Born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania on February 15, 1939, he was the son of the late Louis and Julia (Magyar) Géczy and husband of Louise Brink Géczy for 54 years. 

In addition to his wife Louise, Louis (Lou) is survived by his...

Evelyn T. Smick

Evelyn T. Smick

Nov 8, 2023

Evelyn T. Smick, age 91, of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away on November 8, 2023 at her home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Julia (Getek) Trzeciak and wife of the late Russell E. Smick for 59 years. She was a proud member of the Jarrettsville Homemakers Association, Madonna AARP, the Knights' Ladies, St....

Naomi D. Anders

Naomi D. Anders

Nov 8, 2023

Naomi D. Anders, age 81, of Whiteford, Maryland passed away on November 8, 2023 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Ruth (Cutlip) Doss and wife of the late Buddy Anders for 54 years. She attended Crisfield High School. She drove an 18- wheeler then...

Kathryn "Kay" F. Gorman

Kathryn "Kay" F. Gorman

Nov 8, 2023

Kathryn "Kay" F. Gorman, age 86, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on November 8, 2023 at Dacota Assisted Living in Aberdeen, Maryland. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William and Evelyn (Crosby) Gorman. She was of the Methodist faith.

She earned her degree in nursing in 1958 from Union Memorial Hospital School of Nursing...

Brenda Carroll

Brenda Carroll

Nov 8, 2023

Brenda Carroll, age 71, of Street, Maryland passed away on November 8, 2023, at her home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Ruth (Sweeney) Vicars and wife of the late Bobby Wayne Carroll. She loved cruises, vacationing to Mexico and spending time with her family.    

Brenda is survived by her daughter, Cherrill (Angel)...

Sandy Haught

Sandy Haught

Nov 6, 2023

 

Sandy Haught, age 60, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on November 6, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Sandra (Rayner) Hogan and the late Harold Hogan. Beloved wife of 10 years to Adam L. Haught. She received her bachelor’s degree...

Judith Grace Smith

Judith Grace Smith

Nov 5, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we bid farewell to Judith Grace Smith, who peacefully transitioned from this world on November 5, 2023, at Lorien Nursing Home in Bel Air, Maryland. Born on July 7, 1940, in the heart of Baltimore City to the late Archie and Mabel (Ferebee) Smith, Judith's journey was one of resilience, courage, and unwavering determination. 

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Donna Henschen

Donna Henschen

Nov 4, 2023

Donna Henschen, age 87, of North East, Maryland passed away on November 4, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Isabel, South Dakota, she was the daughter of the late David and Ida (Hirsch) Flaig and wife of the late John H. Henschen for over 50 years. Donna had many joys in life. She enjoyed cross stitching,...