Obituaries

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

Jillian "Jill" Watts

Jillian "Jill" Watts

Aug 11, 2024

Jillian "Jill" Watts, 73, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Jill was the cherished daughter of the late Robert and Kathryn (Findley) Snyder. She was the beloved wife of 43 years to Jordan V. Watts, Jr.

Jill dedicated over four decades of her life to serving with the...

Dennis Charles O'Hara

Dennis Charles O'Hara

Aug 10, 2024

Dennis Charles O'Hara, age 76, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on August 10, 2024, at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Dennis was the beloved son of the late Charles and Emma (Zanzinger) O'Hara.

A proud and devoted husband, Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen (Crawford) O'Hara. Throughout his life, Dennis exemplified dedication,...

Laura Ann Schweigman

Laura Ann Schweigman

Aug 10, 2024

Laura Ann Schweigman, age 44, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at her parents home on August 10, 2024. Born in Newport Rhode Island and grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of Bernard and Cathy (Coulbourne) Schweigman. Laura was known for her compassionate spirit and dedication to helping others. She was an active member of...

Helen Rider

Helen Rider

Aug 9, 2024

Helen Rider, age 94, of Phoenix, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the beloved daughter of the late Bradley Osborne and Josephine (Wilson) Tyson and the cherished wife of the late John Rider Jr., with whom she shared 35 years of marriage.

Helen was a vibrant and talented woman who found joy in...

Daniel "Dan" T. Rother

Daniel "Dan" T. Rother

Aug 8, 2024

Daniel "Dan" T. Rother, age 40, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home on August 8, 2024. Born in Baltimore County, Maryland, Dan was the beloved son of Barbara Jane (Butler) House, John O. House, Jr., and Wayne Mark Rother.

Dan had a deep love for technology and was known for his expertise in computers. Whether it was fixing...

Barbara A. Clift

Barbara A. Clift

Aug 6, 2024

Barbara A. Clift, age 77, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on August 6, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Anna (Dimick) Smith and the beloved wife of the late Brigadier General (ret.) Raymond Bertram Clift, Jr.

Barbara was a cherished member of her community, known for her love of BINGO, reading, and...

Glenn Edward Williams

Glenn Edward Williams

Aug 6, 2024

On August 6,2024, Glenn Edward Williams passed peacefully at his Jarrettsville home. He had been receiving dialysis for kidney failure for almost 10 years. He was born the second child and eldest son of Howard and Margaret (Callahan) Williams on June 24, 1950. Glenn grew up in Perry Hall MD with his 7 brothers and sisters. He is survived by...

Judith Anne Fleischman

Judith Anne Fleischman

Aug 6, 2024

Age 85, of Street, Maryland, passed away on August 6, 2024, at Jacobs Well Assisted Living in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle (Messner) Powers and the beloved wife of the late Anton Fleischman.

Judith dedicated over 30 years of her life as a ceramic teacher, sharing her passion for...

Lilace M. Norris

Lilace M. Norris

Aug 6, 2024

Mary Lilace Norris (nee Martin) passed away at her home on August 6, 2024. She was 93 years old. Born on her family farm in Sharon (Forest Hill, MD) Lilace was the daughter of the late Lilburn and Mary (Long) Martin. She was married to her late husband and best friend, William C Norris Jr for 70 years.

Both Lilace and...

Kelly Lynn Moran

Kelly Lynn Moran

Aug 5, 2024

Kelly Lynn Moran, age 29, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on August 5, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of Andrea (Reutenauer) Moran and the late Terry Moran, Sr.

Kelly had a passion for arts and crafts, enjoyed golfing, soccer, and basketball, and loved listening to music. She was a beach lover, with a special fondness...

Brian Kellagher

Brian Kellagher

Aug 5, 2024

Brian Kellagher, age 63, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on August 5, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Robert Kellagher and the late Barbara (Stolze) Kellagher.

Brian had a profound love for music, particularly classic rock, and jazz. He was also an avid NASCAR fan, often sharing his...

Charles Edward Smith

Charles Edward Smith

Aug 5, 2024

Charles Edward Smith, age 93, of Bel Air, Maryland went to be with the Lord on Monday August 5, 2024.

Charles (Charlie) was a lifelong resident of Harford County. He was a 1948 graduate of Bel Air High School, and his younger years were spent working on the family farm in Calvary. Charlie was the longtime manager of the Sherwin-Williams paint...

Wilma C. "Billie" Brower

Wilma C. "Billie" Brower

Aug 4, 2024

Wilma C. "Billie" Brower, age 90, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away on August 4, 2024, at home in New Port Richey. Born in Lizemore, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Lecta (Legg) Price and the wife of James Wood.

Billie had a passionate love for life, and she especially enjoyed cruising and traveling. In...

Margaret B. Smelser

Margaret B. Smelser

Aug 4, 2024

Margaret B. Smelser, age 95, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024. Born in Chesterfield, South Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of the late Clarence and Winnie (Streater) Wellmann and the cherished wife of the late David Smelser, Sr.

Margaret was a devoted member of Grandview Christian Church, where she actively participated in the women's Bible...

Carol Thrower Arigo

Carol Thrower Arigo

Aug 3, 2024

Carol Thrower, the daughter of the late parents Billie Dove Thrower and George Dunnigan, was born December 14, 1961 in Boston, Massachusetts. Carol was a twin of her late brother Carl Thrower and younger sister Lillie Mae Thrower. She is survived by her five siblings: Peggy, Rhonda, Shirley, George, and Darryl, along with her children: Kendall and Kendrick Woodard and...

Beatrice L. Ward

Beatrice L. Ward

Jul 28, 2024

Beatrice L. Ward, 98, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her beloved home, “Findowrey” on July 28, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Beatrice was the daughter of the late William and Ethel (Pearson) Lauterbach. She was the devoted wife of the late R. Walter Ward.

A proud graduate of Bel Air High School, Betty furthered her education at Drew University,...

Sadie Lorene Darnell

Sadie Lorene Darnell

Jul 28, 2024

Sadie Lorene Darnell, age 90, of Street, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. She was born in Jefferson, North Carolina, to the late F. Winston and Johnsie (Brooks) Atwood.

 Sadie was the beloved wife of the late Bransom A. Darnell, Sr. Together, they shared a rich life, including ownership of...

Marie H. Berge

Marie H. Berge

Jul 27, 2024

Marie H. Berge, age 95, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on July 27, 2024, at Sunrise Senior Living of Severna Park. Born in Arnold, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn (Hemikamp) Homrigjausen and the beloved wife of the late Eugene John Berge. Marie was a devoted member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.

Marie is...

Michael Eugene Rose

Michael Eugene Rose

Jul 27, 2024

 

Michael Eugene Rose, age 82, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away very unexpectedly on July 27, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. He was surrounded by family at his side and will be profoundly missed by all who loved, respected and admired him.

Born in Darlington, Maryland, he was the adoring son of the late James and Anne...

Walter "Cap" Maschke

Walter "Cap" Maschke

Jul 27, 2024

Walter "Cap" Maschke, age 67, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, at his home. Born in Fallston, Maryland, he was the son of George Joseph and Edythe (Hardy) Maschke. Walter was a devoted and loving husband and father. Known for his toughness and big heart, he shared nearly 40 wonderful years with his beloved wife,...