Obituaries

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

Larry Leonard

Larry Leonard

Nov 3, 2023

It is with much sadness that the family of Lawrence C. Leonard (aka Larry) announce his passing at age 95 on November 3rd, 2023. Larry grew up in Hackensack, NJ and was the son of the late George J. Leonard and Halfrieda Ammann. He is survived by his oldest brother: George Leonard 101, of The Villages, FL; and is predeceased...

Clarence "Chuck" Creswell, III

Clarence "Chuck" Creswell, III

Nov 3, 2023

Clarence “Chuck” Creswell, III, of New Freedom, Pennsylvania passed away on November 3, 2023, from cancer. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Clarence and Audrey (Cohoon) Creswell. He is survived by his loving wife, Heidi Kunert, with whom he spent the past 20 years. His family also includes his son, Justin, of whom he was...

LeVerne V. Guthrie

LeVerne V. Guthrie

Nov 2, 2023

LeVerne V. Guthrie, age 81, of Belcamp, Maryland passed away on November 2, 2023 at Sterling Care Bel Air in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Washington, District of Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Sanford and Thelma (Wilborn) Saunders and wife of the late Ronald Guthrie. She was a member of Maple View Baptist Church member, Former member...

Mary Lou Hall

Mary Lou Hall

Nov 2, 2023

Mary Lou Hall, age 88, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023, at Hart Heritage Estates in Street, Maryland. Born in Street, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William and Ethel (Gardner) Wilhelm and wife of the late Robert Vincent Hall, Sr. 

Known to many also as Nanny. She was a daughter, a sister,...

Margaret Ford Richardson

Margaret Ford Richardson

Oct 29, 2023

 

Margaret Ford Richardson, age 85, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on October 29, 2023 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late David and Margaret (Morning) Ford and wife of Jerrel Richardson. She enjoyed Flowers and gardening and watching the Baltimore Ravens. She loved Hummingbirds and all...

Barbara Lillian Campbell

Barbara Lillian Campbell

Oct 29, 2023

 

Barbara Lillian Campbell, age 86, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on October 29, 2023, at Seaton Springwood Assisted Living in York, Pennsylvania. Born in Galax, Virginia, she was the daughter of Coy and Addie (Jennings) Hampton and wife of the late Charles Edgar Campbell.  She loved music, cooking and was the definition of the perfect stay at home mom,...

Laurence R. Nealley Jr.

Laurence R. Nealley Jr.

Oct 28, 2023

Laurence Rudolf Nealley, Jr. (“Larry”) left this world Saturday, October 28, 2023, after a long and valiant battle with dementia.  He was 89.  Born July 9,1934 to Laurence and Marjorie Nealley, Larry spent his youth in Dover, NH, where he developed a lifelong love for New England, its craggy shores, its snowy mountains, and its abundance of tasty seafood.  As...

Johnnie Ernest Hastmann

Johnnie Ernest Hastmann

Oct 27, 2023

Johnnie Ernest Hastmann, age 72, of Belcamp, Maryland passed away on October 27, 2023 at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of John August Hastmann and Mary Rose (Frank) Hastmann. Johnnie worked for the Federal Government since March of 1972 before retiring.  He enjoyed sports and traveling and liked...

Diane Battista

Diane Battista

Oct 27, 2023

Diane Battista, age 68, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on October 27, 2023 at her residence in Abingdon, Maryland. Born in Cape May, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Emilio and Minnie (Tramontana) Battista and wife of Thomas Williams. Diane worked for General Motors for 30 years. Diane loved to cook, especially lasagna. She loved food network. She also...

Joseph Anthony Molino, Sr.

Joseph Anthony Molino, Sr.

Oct 25, 2023

Joseph Anthony Molino, Sr., age 90, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away suddenly on October 25, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the youngest son of Italian immigrants from Vasto, Abruzzo - the late Anna (nee Tana) and Luigi Saverio Molino. Joseph was married 61 years to Anna (nee Martella) Molino,...

Howard "Frank" McMillan Jr.

Howard "Frank" McMillan Jr.

Oct 24, 2023

Howard "Frank" McMillan Jr., age 79, of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away on October 24, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Sparta, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Howard and Reba (Bryan) McMillan. Frank worked as a Senior Lineman for BG&E for over 30 years before retiring.  He was an avid fisherman...

Thomas William Childs

Thomas William Childs

Oct 24, 2023

Thomas W. Childs, age 97, previously of Bel Air, MD, died on October 24, 2023 at Charlestown Retirement Community. Mr. Childs was a local businessman, owner of Childs Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac, in Bel Air. He is survived by his daughter Susan E. Childs of Columbia, MD., son Jeffery L. Childs of Gettysburg, PA, and daughter Natalie A. Miller of Whitehall,...

Catherine Ann Johnson

Catherine Ann Johnson

Oct 23, 2023

Catherine Ann Johnson passed away October 23, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center surrounded by her family.Cathy was born March 15,1949 in Washington DC to parents Frank and Margie Maguire. She is survived by her brother Michael Maguire, her husband Eddie Paul Johnson their children Shane and Amy Johnson, daughter in laws Carrie and Ann Johnson.  As well as grandchildren...

Robert L. Picard, Jr.

Robert L. Picard, Jr.

Oct 23, 2023

Robert L. Picard Jr, age 64, of Havre de Grace, Maryland passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023, at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, Maryland. Born in New Jersey, he was the son of the late Robert and Betty (Bright) Picard and husband of Paula Rhae Picard. He was a member of Baltimore Calvary Chapel Church. He enjoyed gardening, especially growing...

Linda Marie Pasquariello

Linda Marie Pasquariello

Oct 23, 2023

Linda Marie Pasquariello, age 67, of Fells Point, passed away on October 23, 2023 at Sheppards of Care in Churchville, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie (Chetnik) Chronowski and devoted wife of the late Francis Pasquariello. Linda is survived by her brother, Joseph (Kathleen) Chronowski; nephew, Joseph Chronowski; niece, Cheryl (Tim)...

William Alfred Ottewell

William Alfred Ottewell

Oct 21, 2023

William Alfred Ottewell, age 77, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on October 21, 2023, at Brightview Avondell in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Michigan, he was the son of the late John and Hazel (Betteridge) Ottewell and husband of Cynthia (Mayers) Ottewell.  He earned his Pharm.D. and MBA from the University of Michigan. He was a veteran of the U.S....

Deborah "Debbie" L. Dahl-Young

Deborah "Debbie" L. Dahl-Young

Oct 20, 2023

Deborah Lynn "Debbie" Dahl-Young, age 56, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on October 20, 2023 at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland after a courageous battle with Kidney Cancer. Born in South Bend, Indiana, Debbie was the daughter of Harry and Patricia Dahl. Her stepparents were Linda Dahl and William Shurlknight. Debbie and her husband were attendees of...

Francis T. Cassidy

Francis T. Cassidy

Oct 19, 2023

Francis T. Cassidy, age 72, of Belcamp, Maryland passed away on October 19, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Astoria Queens, New York, he was the son of the late Laurence and Margaret (McKeown) Cassidy. Francis was born in New York and later moved to Maryland. He was a devoted Catholic who attended St....

Gladys L. Lasley

Gladys L. Lasley

Oct 18, 2023

Gladys L. Lasley, age 93, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on October 18, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Joppa, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late George and Clara (Howell) Johnson and wife of the late Gordon Lasley Sr. Over the years Gladys worked as a cook for the Edgewood McDonalds and...