Obituaries
Local obituaries for Abingdon, Bel Air, Jarrettsville, MD, and surrounding areas.
Sandra Thon Fitzgerald
May 24, 2024
Sandra Thon Fitzgerald, age 75, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on May 24, 2024, at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of Joseph John Thon and Anna (McDaniel) Thon, and the beloved wife of the late James Allen Fitzgerald.Sandra loved to play Bingo and was an ardent animal lover, always having cats and dogs...
Edward "Bruce" Smallwood
May 23, 2024
Edward "Bruce" Smallwood, age 64, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on May 23, 2024, at home. Born in Harford County, Maryland, he was the son of the late Stanley Elliot Smallwood Sr. and Patricia (Doss) Smallwood, and the loving husband of the late Bonita Jo Smallwood.Bruce had a passion for playing pool and was an active member of the Chesapeake...
Kateri "Keri" Jameson
May 23, 2024
Kateri "Keri" Jameson, age 41, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on May 23, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and music. Born in York, Pennsylvania, Keri was the beloved daughter of Leonard Jameson and Karen (Malik) Taylor.Keri's life was deeply intertwined with music. A professional singer, she poured her heart and soul into her craft, captivating audiences with her...
Bernard Ellwood Smith, Jr.
May 23, 2024
Bernard Ellwood Smith, Jr., age 86, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on May 23, 2024, at Sterling Care Riverside in Belcamp, Maryland. He was born in Baltimore City, Maryland, the beloved son of the late Bernard and Gladys (Hook) Smith.Bernard dedicated his life to the sport he loved, serving as a professional Bowling instructor for many years. His passion extended...
Homer Marvin Weikel III
May 22, 2024
Homer Marvin Weikel III, age 62, of Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 22, 2024, at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Ashland, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Homer Marvin Weikel Jr. and Jean Lucy (Deitrich) Weikel.
Homer was a devoted family man who loved his kids and grandkids and was a very proud father and grandfather....
Kenneth Paul Williams
May 21, 2024
Kenneth Paul Williams, age 73, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on May 21, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Peekskill, NY he was the son of the late Kenneth and Helen (Clune) Williams. For most of his career, he worked as a manager for Red Star Yeast in Baltimore, Maryland. Ken was a big...
Michele S. Marll
May 21, 2024
Michele S. Marll, age 68, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away peacefully at 1:50 p.m. on May 21, 2024, at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 4, 1955, she was the daughter of the late John Smith and Sieglinde Dorothea Smith (née Pusch) and wife of 46 years to David Francis Marll, Jr.
Michele is...
Edgar Dunham Kauffman
May 21, 2024
Edgar Dunham Kauffman, 86, died May 21st, 2024. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 24th, 1938, to Frank and Marion Kauffman.
He graduated from Towson High School in 1956 and continued his education at Dartmouth College. From Dartmouth, he earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering science in 1960 and master’s degree in mechanical engineering with honors in 1961. He...
Lori Ann Potter
May 20, 2024
Lori Ann Potter, age 62, of Pasadena, Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024. Lori was born in Rochester, New York, the beloved daughter of Bruce and Shiela Potter. She was a devoted wife to Brian Quinn, and a dedicated mother and grandmother whose family was the cornerstone of her life.
Lori’s life was a testament to her unwavering commitment...
Joan Leatherman Barnett
May 18, 2024
Joan Leatherman Barnett, age 84 of Abingdon, MD, died peacefully with family by her side on May 18, 2024.Joan was born in Line Lexington, PA. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret Leatherman. Joan is preceded in death by her husband Ralph Barnett, her parents, and a cherished uncle, Russell Leatherman. She is survived by her sisters,...
Joy Mae Hall
May 16, 2024
Joy Mae Hall, age 79, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on May 16, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Frederick and Gladys (Twigg) Shanholtz and the devoted wife of the late Louis Stanley Hall.Joy's life was marked by hard work, dedication, and a deep...
Patricia Donovan Gilbert
May 16, 2024
Patricia "Trish" D. Gilbert, age 83, of Churchville, Maryland, passed away on May 16, 2024. Born in Winchester, Virginia, Trish was the cherished daughter of the late David and Mary (Grandin) Donovan and the beloved wife of the late William Gilbert.Trish's life was marked by her profound passion for the equine world. Licensed by both the USEA and the USEF,...
Martha McCollum Hillenburg
May 15, 2024
Martha McCollum Hillenburg, 90, of Perryman, Maryland passed away on May 15, 2024.
Marty was a beloved mother to her children and mom-mom to her grandchildren. She was born on November 10, 1934, in Salem, Virginia. On January 15, 1956, she married Gregory Hillenburg who preceded her in death in 2012.
Marty and Greg had six children and seven grandchildren. With six...
Rosemarie Ann Garrett
May 15, 2024
Rosemarie Ann Garrett, age 82, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on May 15, 2024, at Franklin Square Hospital in Rosedale, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Conrad and Rose (Luben) Bratcher and the beloved wife of the late Rolfe Allen Garrett, Sr.Rosemarie was a devoted mother and grandmother who found joy in sewing, cooking,...
Joseph Michael Gast, Sr.
May 15, 2024
Joseph Michael Gast, Sr., age 76, of Whiteford, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Marie (Frank) Gast and devoted husband of 55 years to Lynn (Robinson) Gast.
Joseph's life was marked by extraordinary achievements and unwavering dedication. He attended Marshall University, where he...
Roland Frederick Schwartz, Jr.
May 14, 2024
Roland Frederick Schwartz, Jr., age 78, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away on May 14, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Roland Schwartz, Sr. and Helen (Van Horn) Detamore and the beloved husband of Mary Patricia (Klarman) Schwartz for over 50 years. Roland proudly...
David Henry Thacker
May 13, 2024
David Henry Thacker, age 60, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on May 13, 2024.Born in Baltimore, Maryland, David was the son of Irene (Kraft) Thacker-McCormick and the late Paul Thacker. He worked as a Yard Jockey for many years at Frito-Lay, where he was cherished by his colleagues.David had a passion for being near the water, whether fishing, crabbing, or...
Justus Reid "Buddy" Brewer
May 13, 2024
Justus Reid "Buddy" Brewer, age 76, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on May 13, 2024, at Accent Care at Franklin Square in Rosedale, Maryland. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, he was the son of the late Gordon and Laurine (Edwards) Brewer and husband of Betty (Chen) Brewer, whom he married in 1968 at Ching Chuan Kang Air Base in...
Bonnie Mackey
May 13, 2024
Bonnie Gail Mackey, aged 80, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away on May 13, 2024, at Bayview Medical Center. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the cherished daughter of the late Robert and Garnet (Woody) Stafford and beloved wife of Ronald W. Mackey.Bonnie embraced life with a zest for adventure and a love for her family that knew no bounds. She...
Charles "Chad" Offney
May 12, 2024
Charles "Chad" Offney, age 31, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on May 12, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, adventure, and craftsmanship. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Chad was the cherished son of Charles Offney and Stephanie Mach.
Chad's zest for life was evident in his passion for the great outdoors. An avid fisherman, hunter, and kayaker, he...
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