Obituaries

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

Dennis Timothy Feehley

Dennis Timothy Feehley

Mar 7, 2025

Dennis Timothy Feehley

Age 82, of Belcamp, Maryland, passed away on March 7, 2025, at Lorien Bulle Rock in Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Dennis was the son of the late Vernon and Helen (Conyers) Feehley. He was the beloved husband of Adelgunde Feehley, with whom he shared many years of love and companionship.

A lifelong member of the Knights...

Michael "Mike" Zelinsky

Michael "Mike" Zelinsky

Mar 7, 2025

Michael “Mike” Zelinsky of Aberdeen, MD formerly of Charleroi, PA passed away suddenly on March 7, 2025, at the age of 60. Born July 23, 1964, he was the son of the late Theodore “Teddy” Zelinsky and Jacqueline “Jackie” (Ciepley) Zelinsky. Mike was a graduate of Charleroi area High School with the class of ’82 of whom he maintained a...

Lillian Marie Abell

Lillian Marie Abell

Mar 7, 2025

Lillian Marie Abell, age 89, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on March 7, 2025. Born in Baltimore City, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Matilda (Wolfe) Dietrich and wife of 20 years to the late Stanley Abell. She was a past member of Bethel United Church of Christ, participated in church bazaars and craft fairs.

Lillian is...

Richard "Rick" Heyman

Richard "Rick" Heyman

Mar 6, 2025

On Thursday, March 6, 2025, we unexpectedly lost Rick Heyman, age 65, of Abingdon, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Rick was the son of Estelle (Highkin) Heyman and the late Marvin Lee Heyman.

Rick is survived by his loving partner of 37 years, Theresa Jacovitte, devoted sister and brother-in-law Denise (Howard) Snyder, his adoring niece Nicole (Michael) Long and nephew Ryan Snyder,...

Helen Bowman McCann

Helen Bowman McCann

Mar 6, 2025

Helen was born and raised in Harford County. She used to tell the story of her father being a very devoted, conscientious, public servant as a US Mail Carrier. If he was on duty delivering mail, Helen was allowed to ride on the running board but not get inside the vehicle. It was, obviously, on government business. This ethical example...

Sonya Y. Harris

Sonya Y. Harris

Mar 5, 2025

We gather here today to honor and celebrate the life of Sonya Yvette Harris—a woman of warmth, creativity, and unwavering love. Born on April 3, 1964, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Sonya graced this world with her light for 60 beautiful years before receiving her wings on March 5, 2025.

Sonya was a beloved daughter of Olie and Geneva Pope, sister,...

Stephen Robert Greene

Stephen Robert Greene

Mar 5, 2025

Stephen R. Greene, 70, of Bel Air, MD, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025 from pancreatic cancer.

Stephen earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh in historical musicology and went on to teach music history. He most recently taught at Lebanon Valley College in Anneville, PA. He previously held teaching positions at West Virginia University, Phillips University in Kyoto,...

George Melvin Mullaney, Sr.

George Melvin Mullaney, Sr.

Mar 5, 2025

George “Gunner” Melvin Mullaney, Sr., age 82, of Rosedale, Maryland, passed away on March 5, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late James and Rose (Letmate) Mullaney and the beloved husband of 63 years to Darlene Mullaney.

A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, George lived life with an infectious joy, never meeting a stranger and...

Thomas Patrick Logan

Thomas Patrick Logan

Mar 4, 2025

Thomas Patrick Logan, 82, of Bel Air, Maryland, formerly of Ridley Park, PA passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Tom was the son of the late John and Josephine (Meehan) Logan. He was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Prep, St. Joseph’s University, and the University of Pennsylvania where he earned his...

Roza Wieslawa Olejniczak

Roza Wieslawa Olejniczak

Mar 3, 2025

With the heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother Roza Wieslawa Olejniczak, age 87. She was born in Poland and moved to the United States in 1985. Roza was a devoted Catholic who was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales and would go to church every Sunday. She loved animals, gardening, she sacrificed everything for her...

George F. Zook

George F. Zook

Mar 3, 2025

George F. Zook age 86, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on March 3, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Frederick and Nancy (Miller) Zook and the beloved husband of the late Marjorie (Keeling) Zook.

George proudly served as a Lieutenant with the Maryland State Troopers and was a dedicated member of Winters Run Golf Club....

Richard Jacob Brand

Richard Jacob Brand

Mar 2, 2025

Richard Jacob Brand, age 78, of Sandy Spring, Maryland, passed away on March 2, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Robert and Dorothea (Enfield) Brand, Jr and the beloved husband of 32 years to Robin Deborah Ziek.

Richard had a lifelong passion for working with his hands and understanding how things worked. He spent 19...

Patience Costello Holmes

Patience Costello Holmes

Mar 1, 2025

Patience Costello Holmes, age 40, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on March 1, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Elizabeth (Powell) Holmes and the late Donald Holmes, Jr. She adored her Pomeranian companion " Persephone" they went everywhere together. Patience loved to shop for new clothes and...

Rev. Mr. Thomas Ralph Gervasoni

Rev. Mr. Thomas Ralph Gervasoni

Mar 1, 2025

Rev. Mr. Thomas R. Gervasoni, 81, of White Hall, MD went to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 1, 2025.  He was born in Bethany, CT on December 20, 1943 and attended the University of Connecticut before being drafted for the Vietnam War.  He was a Chemical Engineer working for APG/EA until he retired and became "Farmer Tom"....

Jeanne Hamby Kidd

Jeanne Hamby Kidd

Mar 1, 2025

Flora Jeanne Hamby Kidd, age 81, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away on March 1, 2025. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Gingel and Mary (Preston) Hamby and beloved wife of Edward Joseph Kidd. Jeanne was a lifelong resident of Harford County.

A graduate of Bel Air High School, Class of 1961, Jeanne was a...

Bob Hemling

Bob Hemling

Feb 28, 2025

Bob Hemling, age 91, of Oliver Beach, Maryland, passed away on February 28, 2025. Born in North Brunswick, New Jersey, he was the son of William Henry Hemling and Cecelia Barbara (Filliaux) Hemling and the beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann (Bowlin) Hemling.

Family and faith were at the core of Bob’s life. A proud Catholic, he lived his life...

Patty Bowen

Patty Bowen

Feb 28, 2025

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Patty Bowen, age 84, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on February 28, 2025, at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Grayson County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Tamie and Alice (Stamper) Greer and wife of 64 years and 10 months to Daniel Jay Bowen, Sr. She was a former member of Williams...

John "Jack" Chester

John "Jack" Chester

Feb 28, 2025

John "Jack" Chester, 84, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on February 28, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Annapolis, Maryland, Jack was the son of the late Benjamin and Hildegarde (Eder) Miller. He was the beloved husband of Lois (Atwell) Chester, with whom he shared 62 wonderful years of marriage.

Jack had a deep passion for...

Kathleen Anderson

Kathleen Anderson

Feb 27, 2025

Kathleen Anderson of Edgewood, Maryland passed away after a short illness on February 27th. She was preceded by her parents, sister and longtime partner Bert Bauer. They had enjoyed spending their time together on the river boating. She retired after working for 45 years from Aberdeen Proving Grounds as a Human Resources Specialist. Interment will be private.