Obituaries

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

Burley Frank Cochran, Jr.

Burley Frank Cochran, Jr.

Jun 9, 2024

Burley Frank Cochran Jr., age 88, of Delta, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 9, 2024, in Delta, Pennsylvania. Born in Maryland, he was the son of the late Burley and Hannah (Griest) Cochran and the loving husband of Donna (Brown) Cochran.

Burley proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a dedicated member of the VFW...

Daniel Thomas Zapalowicz

Daniel Thomas Zapalowicz

Jun 8, 2024

Daniel Thomas Zapalowicz, aged 69, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on June 8, 2024, at Sterling Care Forest Hill in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Theodore and Clara (Szumlanski) Zapalowicz and the beloved husband of Susan (Hammerbacher) Zapalowicz. Daniel dedicated 33 years of his life as a lieutenant firefighter and...

Angela Marie Garvin

Angela Marie Garvin

Jun 7, 2024

Angela Marie Garvin, age 50, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on June 7, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Aberdeen, Maryland. Born on December 17, 1973, in Baltimore, Maryland. Angela was known for her gentle spirit, and her cheerful attitude. Her warm smile touched the lives of many, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.She is...

Patricia E. Lohmeyer

Patricia E. Lohmeyer

Jun 7, 2024

Patricia E. Lohmeyer, age 88, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on June 7, 2024, at Forest Hill Heights in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Leonard and Elizabeth (Ford) Zeitschel.Patricia was a longtime member of North Harford Baptist Church, where she attended Sunday School class and enjoyed working with the children’s nursery. She...

Steve Waring

Steve Waring

Jun 6, 2024

Steve Waring, age 57, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on June 6, 2024. Born in Maryland, he was the son of Linda Lee (Mallery) Waring and the late Charles Waring. He was the beloved husband of Heidi (Koenig) Waring and father of Shayna Dawson and Kayla (Waring) Moran (husband Billy).

Steve leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, and...

Timothy Dea Lay

Timothy Dea Lay

Jun 6, 2024

Timothy Dea Lay, age 62, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on June 6, 2024. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, he was the son of William Lay and the late Rebecca (Lambert) Lay. Timothy was a “jack of all trades” and a skilled carpenter.   He especially enjoyed camping and fishing and spending time with his beloved cat.In addition to...

Frederick Paul Kalthof, Jr.

Frederick Paul Kalthof, Jr.

Jun 4, 2024

Frederick Paul Kalthof, Jr., age 71, of Havre de Grace, Maryland passed away on June 4, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Frederick P. and Jeanette L. (Burakiewicz) Kalthof, Sr. He was a lifelong firefighter with the Baltimore City Fire Department (Truck 20). In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, cooking, and riding his...

Darlene C. Grace

Darlene C. Grace

Jun 3, 2024

Darlene C. Grace, age 81, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on June 3, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Abingdon, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Carrie (Bowers) Maners and the beloved wife of the late Wilson B. Grace Jr.Darlene was a devoted member of Edgewood Baptist Church. She cherished...

Marjorie Dale Bollman

Marjorie Dale Bollman

Jun 2, 2024

Marjorie Dale Bollman, age 95, of Street, Maryland, passed away on June 2, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Williamson, West Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of the late William and Delola (O'Bryan) McGinnis, and loving wife of the late Edward Bollman, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.

Marjorie was a devout...

Aaron Matthew Thompson

Aaron Matthew Thompson

Jun 1, 2024

Aaron Matthew Thompson, age 56, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on June 1, 2024, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Philip and Margrid (Juengel) Thompson and the beloved husband of Katherine (Kole) Thompson. In addition to his wife, Aaron is survived by his daughters, Sydney...

LeRoy E. Shanklin

LeRoy E. Shanklin

Jun 1, 2024

LeRoy E. Shanklin, age 101, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2024. Born in Fork, Maryland, LeRoy was the beloved son of the late Stanley and Claire (Marshall) Shanklin and devoted husband for 72 years to the late Mildred (Streett) Shanklin.

LeRoy proudly served his country during World War II as a pilot in the...

Lois Brown Bonner

Lois Brown Bonner

Jun 1, 2024

 

Lois Brown Bonner, age 80, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on June 1, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. She was born in Middle Fork, Kentucky, the cherished daughter of the late Cecil and Opha (Hall) Brown. 

Lois dedicated herself to shaping young minds as a Special Reading teacher, serving Baltimore County public schools for 30...

Patricia Haynes

Patricia Haynes

May 31, 2024

As of 6/17/2024 services have been canceled by the family. For further information on future services please contact Mrs. Haynes family.

John Wiley Smith

John Wiley Smith

May 31, 2024

John Wiley Smith, age 84, of Street, Maryland, passed away on May 31, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Perry Hall, Maryland, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Mae (Collum) Smith and the beloved husband of 64 years to Sheba (Cleary) Smith.John had a deep love for the outdoors, spending countless...

Alfonse Rachel Schavittic

Alfonse Rachel Schavittic

May 31, 2024

Alfonse Rachel Schavittic, age 89, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on May 31, 2024, at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late Alfonse and Margaret (Fifer) Schavittic and was the beloved husband of Carolyn (Maskell) Schavittic.

Alfonse proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Army....

Tracy Cochran

Tracy Cochran

May 30, 2024

Tracy Cochran, age 58, of Maryland, passed away on May 30, 2024, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.Born in Baltimore, Tracy was the beloved son of Lenard F. and Barbara Virginia (Shroder) Cochran. He was raised by his loving grandmother, Geraldine, who adopted him and became a significant influence in his life.Tracy was a devoted and...

Janet Marie DePinto

Janet Marie DePinto

May 28, 2024

Janet Marie DePinto, age 90, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on May 28, 2024. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Jessie (Sills) Durman. Janet was the beloved wife to Corrado DePinto. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, known for her warmth, kindness, and generosity.

Janet found joy in simple pleasures,...

Ethel Mae Phillips Whitlock

Ethel Mae Phillips Whitlock

May 28, 2024

Ethel Mae Phillips Whitlock, age 97, a cherished resident of Darlington, Maryland, passed away on May 28, 2024, in Elkton, Maryland. Ethel was born in Boone, North Carolina, to the late Milo and Alice (Barnes) Woodring.   Ethel's life was one of love, resilience, and service. She attended Calvary Chapel of Delta, where her faith in Jesus was a guiding light...

Robert "Bob" Alexander Wagner

Robert "Bob" Alexander Wagner

May 26, 2024

Robert "Bob" Alexander Wagner, age 84, of Easton, Maryland, passed away on May 26, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Robert and Helen (Alexander) Wagner and husband of Jan (Moylan) Wagner for 24 years. 

 

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Jan Wagner, his daughter Ashley Elizabeth Penater and her husband Matthew, his son Andrew Robert Wagner, grandchildren...

Mildred Bluett Phillips

Mildred Bluett Phillips

May 25, 2024

Mildred Bluett Phillips, wife of Dr. J. Arch Phillips, Jr., died peacefully at her home near Jarrettsville on May 25, 2024.  Age 94, daughter of the late George W. and Beatrice Huber Bluett was born October 30, 1929 in Philadelphia, moving at an early age with the family to Baltimore.

Graduating from Forest Park High School in 1947, she earned her...