Obituaries

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

Marilyn Mae Yeager

Marilyn Mae Yeager

Aug 6, 2023

Marilyn Mae Yeager, faithful servant of the Lord, left her loved ones to join Jesus on August 6, 2023. Marilyn, age 86, of Bel Air, MD, passed away peacefully after a brief illness with family and friends by her side. Born in Cardiff, MD, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Phoebe (McKinley) Whiteford and wife of the...

Ronald Allen Stearn

Ronald Allen Stearn

Aug 4, 2023

Ronald Allen Stearn, age 70, of Forest Hill, Maryland passed away on August 4, 2023, at his home. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, he was the son of the late Carl and Annie (Roope) Stearn and beloved husband of Kathleen Primrose Stearn and the late Linda Howell Stearn. Ronald, devoted father of sons, Christopher (Kristen) Stearn, Matthew (Kristin) Stearn;...

Garnett Lee Bishop, Jr.

Garnett Lee Bishop, Jr.

Aug 3, 2023

In Loving Memory of Garnett Lee Bishop Jr. age 51, passed away on August 3rd, surrounded by his loved ones. Jr's youthful spirit and zest for life will forever be remembered by his family and friends.

Born on September 7th, 1971, Garnett was the beloved son of Darlene and the late Garnett Bishop Sr of Aberdeen, MD. He is survived...

Charles Aloysius Viol, III

Charles Aloysius Viol, III

Aug 1, 2023

 

Charles Aloysius Viol III, age 72, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023, while in hospice care. Born April 6, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, his family moved to Virginia, then to Ohio and then onto Joppatowne, Maryland in 1967. He was a 1969 graduate of Edgewood Senior High School. He was employed as a United States Postal Worker in Joppatowne from...

Peggy Ann Keithley

Peggy Ann Keithley

Aug 1, 2023

Peggy Ann Keithley, age 90, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on August 1, 2023 at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Born in Cambridge, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Lucy (Wallace) Trego Sr. and wife of the late Karl Kenneth Keithley Jr. Peggy worked as an operator at C&P Telephone in Baltimore,...

Joseph Richard Hughes

Joseph Richard Hughes

Aug 1, 2023

Joseph Richard Hughes Sr. , age 76, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on August 1, 2023 in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Melvin and Catherine (Mosca) Hughes and husband of Sandra L. Hughes. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He served as a musician during his tour in...

Jason Tyrell Eilers

Jason Tyrell Eilers

Jul 31, 2023

Jason Tyrell Eilers, age 24, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on July 31, 2023. Born in Idaho, he was the son of Roxanne Eilers-Joseph and Jim Hathaway. Jason was known for his big heart and love for his family. He graduated from Joppatowne High School homeland security program in 2017. Jason had Autism and enjoyed playing video games but was...

Mary Ellen O'Neill

Mary Ellen O'Neill

Jul 31, 2023

Mary Ellen (Dalton) O’Neill, of Fountain Green, died July 31, 2023, at Avondell Assisted Living, in Bel Air. She was 90 years old.  She was born in Harford County, Maryland on Moores Road.  She was raised on a farm that is now a Maryland state park on the Dalton-Bevard Road.  

She graduated from Bel Air High School, in 1951,...

Maxine Faye Behr

Maxine Faye Behr

Jul 30, 2023

Maxine F. Behr, age 88, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on July 30, 2023. Born in Jones Springs, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Irene (Kees) Shipper and loving wife of 33 years to Leo John Behr. Maxine loved the Lord with all her heart and was a life-long member of Grace Assembly of God...

Susan Holley Waldhauser

Susan Holley Waldhauser

Jul 29, 2023

Susan Holley Waldhauser, age 80, of Fallston, Maryland passed away on July 29, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Claire (Allen) Pritcher and loving wife of George Waldhauser. An Esthetician and local business owner, Susan served the Bel Air community for 44 years....

Darlene C. Rodahaver

Darlene C. Rodahaver

Jul 28, 2023

Darlene C. Rodahaver, born Darlene Carrol Warfield in December of 1947, in Harford County, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Carroll W. and Catherine Proctor and was the younger half-sister of the late Robert C. Hess and older sister of the late Gry P. Warfield. Darlene departed earthly life on July 28, 2023 at the age of 75.

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Willis D. Lewis

Willis D. Lewis

Jul 28, 2023

Willis Darwin Lewis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend.  

He left this world at the age of 91 on July 28, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.  

He was known by many names: Lewis, Willis, Wig, Willie D or Wil, Dad, Pop & Grandad; but had one loving heart. He had an effervescent personality, was an amazing...

Olga M. Pierre

Olga M. Pierre

Jul 28, 2023

Olga M. Pierre, age 90, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on July 28, 2023 at the Cottages of Perry Hall in Parkville, Maryland.  Born in St Albans, Queens, New York City, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Beryl (Codrington) Pierre.  Olga who was a devoted Christian, was a very involved member of Edgewood Assembly of God....

Linda Virginia Cook

Linda Virginia Cook

Jul 27, 2023

Linda Virginia Cook, age 80 of Forest Hill passed away on July 27, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Milton Thompson, Sr. and Oneida (Robinson) Thompson.  One of eleven children. Wife to the late William R. Cook, Sr. Linda loved cooking, spending time with her grandchildren, and talking about her entire family and stories from the past. Linda...

Judy Thompson

Judy Thompson

Jul 26, 2023

Judy Thompson, 82, formerly of Edgewood Md. passed away on July 26, 2023, at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, Maryland. Born in New Martinsville, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Alice (Minor) Malson and wife of the late James Clayton Thompson.      Judy is survived by her daughters, Connie (John) Mathy and Nancy (Ed) Przybylski; grandchildren,...

Glen Eugene Brown

Glen Eugene Brown

Jul 26, 2023

Glen Eugene Brown, age 57, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away, after a long, hard battle with cancer on July 26, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, he was the son of Margaret (Fortner) Orf and the late John Arlon Brown and husband of 28 years to Lisa Brown. He...

Barbara A. Broumel-Merkley

Barbara A. Broumel-Merkley

Jul 26, 2023

Barbara A. Broumel-Merkley, age 74, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on July 26, 2023 at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth Zilka and wife of the late Thomas Broumel. Barbara loved flowers and had a green thumb; she was also known as a great cook...

Charlie T. Perrin

Charlie T. Perrin

Jul 25, 2023

Charlie T. Perrin, age 90, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on July 25, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late David and Geneva (Wardlaw) Perrin and husband of Loretta Perrin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Army where he served in...

Virginia Lee Becker

Virginia Lee Becker

Jul 25, 2023

Virginia Lee Becker, age 90, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on July 25, 2023, at Awakenings Assisted Living in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Amanda (Frank) Richardson and wife of the late Albert Norman Becker. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed shopping, especially if she could make...

Mary Naomi Kropp

Mary Naomi Kropp

Jul 25, 2023

Mary Naomi Kropp, age 90, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on July 25, 2023 in Jarrettsville, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Anna (Dannenmann) Schreiber and wife of the late Michael Kropp. She was a member of St. Stephens Catholic Church.  Mary loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She...