Obituaries
Local obituaries for Abingdon, Bel Air, Jarrettsville, MD, and surrounding areas.
Phil A. Galima
Jul 24, 2025
Phil Andaya Galima, age 78, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Born in the Philippines, Phil was the son of the late Cipriano Pestejo Galima and Flora Lardizabal (Andaya) Galima. He moved to Hawaii with the love of his life, Clarita (Haduca) Galima, where they began their life together. Married for 47 years, Phil and Clarita built...
Pamela Lydia Santangelo
Jul 24, 2025
Pamela Lydia Santangelo, 93, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Born in England, she was the beloved daughter of the late Tom Rees and Una Dorothy (Winter) Rees, and the devoted wife of the late Dominick Rocco Santangelo.
Pamela was a loving mother to Teresa L. (Christopher) Johnson and cherished grandmother to Christopher Johnson, Jr. and...
Diane Carol Wolff
Jul 23, 2025
Diane Carol Wolff Age 77, of Bel Air, MD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Born in Baltimore, MD, Diane was the beloved daughter of the late John Anthony Betz and Estella Louise (Headings) Betz. She was the devoted wife of Robert Edmund Lee Wolff III and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Diane is survived by her husband, Robert...
Randi L. Pierro
Jul 23, 2025
Randi Levina Pierro, age 84, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Randi was the daughter of the late Theron Gilbert Nye and Christine (Cassell) Nye. She was the beloved wife of the late William N. Pierro.
Randi was preceded in death by her sisters, Nina Dalton, and Ruth Peaks; twin brother Rufas...
Barbara Ann Shue
Jul 23, 2025
Barbara Ann Shue (Gerdom), age 89, of Churchville, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025—just three days shy of her 90th birthday. Barbara was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, on July 26, 1935, and was the beloved daughter of the late Earnest Gregory Gerdom and Muriel (Thompson) Gerdom.
Barbara was reunited in heaven with her...
William Earl McCurdy
Jul 22, 2025
William Earl McCurdy, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Maryland, he was the beloved son of Earl Godwin and Rita Veronica McCurdy.
Both a graduate of the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and the University of Baltimore, Bill also proudly served his country as a member of both the United States Marine Corps...
Carolyn Ross Youngberg
Jul 20, 2025
Carolyn Ross Youngberg, 5 March 1933- 20 July 2025, Born in Raleigh, NC to William Ross and Velma Asenath (Wheeler) Kelly.
Carolyn attended Patterson Park High School and graduated from Towson State Teacher’s College in 1955. At a Baltimore USO dance, she met Dean Youngberg, who was serving in the U.S. Navy. They married in 1956 and moved to Iowa, where...
Emily K. Stansbury
Jul 19, 2025
Emily K. Stansbury, resident of Raeford, North Carolina, departed this life on the early morning of July 19th, 2025. She was born in Newark, New Jersey. She was the daughter of the late William H. and Florence M. Hazel.
Emily received her education in Newark, New Jersey. She continued her education in Rochester, New York. She was employed and retired from...
David Arthur Carson, Sr.
Jul 19, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for his life, we announce the passing of Rev. Dr. David A. Carson Sr., a devoted husband, cherished father, and beloved grandfather, who entered eternal rest peacefully on July 19, 2025.
Born on February 29, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, David was a true gentleman—humble, kind, disciplined, and full of gracious wisdom. His life was...
Emonne LaShay Burgess
Jul 18, 2025
Beloved Daughter, Sister, Granddaughter, Niece & Friend
Emonne LaShay Burgess, age 14, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, Emonne was the cherished daughter of Brittany Tierara (Ballard) Burgess and Daniel Burgess, Sr.
Emonne was a vibrant and creative young soul who had just completed the 8th grade at Magnolia Middle School. A gifted...
Ann Chatterton Klimas
Jul 18, 2025
Ann Chatterton Klimas, age 78, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, Ann was the beloved daughter of the late Louise (McDormand) Chatterton and the late Alfred Francis Chatterton, Jr.
Ann was married for 50 loving years to her devoted husband, Andrew Stephen Klimas. Together they built a life centered on family,...
Timothy J. Byrne Lt. Col Ret. USAF
Jul 18, 2025
Timothy Joseph Byrne Lt Col Ret. USAF, age 72, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025. Born in Washington, DC, Tim was the beloved son of the late Leo Joseph Byrne and Jennie (Kozela) Byrne.
Tim is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 40 years, Jacquelyn Ann Byrne (née Hribar). He was a loving...
Tom Watson
Jul 16, 2025
Thomas Dale Watson, age 81, of Darlington, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home, with family by his side, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Born in Colora, Maryland, he was the son of the late Bledsue George Watson and Ester Halie (Anderson) Watson.
Known to most as Tom, he was the beloved husband of 62 years to Barbara Lee Watson (née...
Amos O'Neill Harris
Jul 16, 2025
Amos O’Neill Harris, age 81, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Born in Ewing Virginia, he was the son of the late Beryl Jones Harris and Lydia Ann (Ayers) Harris. He was the devoted husband of the late Brenda Jane Harris, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.
A proud U.S. Army Veteran, Amos lived...
RJ Culler
Jul 15, 2025
“RJ” Culler, affectionately known as "RJ" by his family and "Richie" by his friends, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Born to Rick Culler Sr. and Jenny Winebrenner, RJ grew up surrounded by a close-knit and loving family. He was a kind and adventurous soul who lived life with enthusiasm. He had a deep love for skateboarding and was known...
William "Bill" Alexander Heron
Jul 15, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William Alexander Heron, who died peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Forest Hill, Maryland, at the age of 77.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, William was the beloved son of the late Wallace Henry Heron Jr. and Norma Louise (Conrades) Heron.
William is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 60...
Jerry Larner
Jul 14, 2025
Gerald James (Jerry) Larner, Jr., age 88, of Ellicott City, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025.
Born in Maryland in February 1937, Gerald was the beloved son of the late Gerald James Larner, Sr. and the late Regina Harkins Larner. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Sue Zdenek and his brother-in-law, Jack Kelly.
Gerald is survived...
Barbara Stratton
Jul 14, 2025
Barbara Ann Donahue Stratton, a devoted mother, grandmother, educator, and community leader, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland, at the age of 90, following complications from a fall.
Born on February 25, 1935, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Barbara was the eldest of three daughters of Eugene John Donahue, Jr. and Mathilda Josephine Kopteschny Donahue. She graduated from...
Ilse Eva Kerr
Jul 14, 2025
Ilse Eva Kerr, age 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Germany, Ilse built a full and meaningful life rooted in compassion, service, and love for her family and heritage.
She was the cherished daughter of the late Alexander Jankowski and Margaret Jankowski (nee Willkomm). Ilse was preceded in death by her beloved...
John William "Bill" Poole, Jr.
Jul 14, 2025
John William "Bill" Poole, Jr., age 88 of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 14, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Ruth Ann Poole and they shared 61 wonderful years together before her passing in August of 2023. He loved her dearly and deeply missed her.
Born on August 8, 1936, Bill was the only child...
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