Obituaries

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

Brian Carroll Hogan

Brian Carroll Hogan

Jan 25, 2025

Brian Carroll Hogan, age 74, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 25, 2025. 

Brian began his professional career working in maintenance and property management. He later found his calling in the sales arena where he spent 30 years selling hardware, lighting, and kitchen and bathroom cabinets to commercial properties for various building supply companies in...

Claudette Kefauver

Claudette Kefauver

Jan 25, 2025

Claudette Kefauver, age 83, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland.

Born in Hacks Point, Maryland, Claudette was the beloved daughter of the late Willard and Georgia (Hash) Reeves. She shared 65 wonderful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Lewis Kefauver.

Claudette was a woman of many...

Willa Jean Harkins

Willa Jean Harkins

Jan 25, 2025

 

Willa Jean Harkins, age 79, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Maryland, Willa was the beloved daughter of the late William and Lenora (Campbell) Denny and the cherished wife of Russell Lee Harkins. She was a woman of deep faith, actively participating at Jarrettsville United Methodist...

Daniel Paul Kahoe

Daniel Paul Kahoe

Jan 24, 2025

Daniel Paul Kahoe, Sr. age 67, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on January 24, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Stephen and Anna (Jenkins) Kahoe and the husband of the late Linda May Fleshman Kahoe.

Danny grew up on a farm in Street, Maryland, and graduated from Bel Air High School in 1976. He...

Bobby Bare

Bobby Bare

Jan 24, 2025

Bobby Bare, age 70, of Port Deposit, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, Maryland. Born in West Grove, Pennsylvania, Bobby was the beloved son of the late Leonard and Perna (Luffman) Bare.

Bobby cherished simple joys in life, especially spending time watching TV, a pastime he fondly shared with his mother in...

James Robert Tawney

James Robert Tawney

Jan 24, 2025

James Robert Tawney, age 85, of Bel Air, MD, passed away Friday afternoon, January 24, 2025, surrounded by family. Affectionately referred to as “Jim,” he was born August 11, 1939, in Parkersburg, WV. He was the son of the late Robert and Mildred Tawney.

Jim attended Annunciation Catholic Church, he served our country in the Air National Guard, played bugle for...

Regina Marie Rebbel

Regina Marie Rebbel

Jan 23, 2025

Regina Marie Rebbel, age 93, of Street, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, at Broad Creek Manor Assisted Living in Whiteford, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Charles and Johanna (Dorbert) Bothe and the devoted wife of the late Nicholas John Rebbel.

A woman of great talent and creativity, Regina was an...

C. Greg Williams

C. Greg Williams

Jan 23, 2025

C. Greg Williams, age 69, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on January 23, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Carl Armin and Lorraine Violet (Hahn) Williams and the devoted husband of the late Malvina Elizabeth (Curreri) Williams.

Greg was an avid bowler and participated in leagues alongside his beloved wife in Perry Hall. He also...

Dario Steven DiBattista, Sr.

Dario Steven DiBattista, Sr.

Jan 21, 2025

Dario Steven DiBattista, Sr. Age 73, of Nottingham, Maryland, passed away on January 21, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Liliana (Paolini) Broccolino and the late Dario Severino DiBattista and thereafter his late stepfather Italo Broccolino, and the beloved husband of Sharon (Higgins) DiBattista.

Dario was a member of Calvary...

Robert D. Miller

Robert D. Miller

Jan 21, 2025

Robert D. Miller, 42, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on January 21, 2025 with his family by his side. Born in Buffalo, New York, Robert was the beloved son of William and Amy (Findlay) Miller and the devoted husband of Erica (May) Miller. 

A lifelong Buffalo Bills fan, he wore the love of his team on his sleeve - often literally....

Norman Keith Shupe

Norman Keith Shupe

Jan 20, 2025

Norman Keith Shupe, age 85, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born in Welch, West Virginia, on August 1, 1939, Norman was the beloved son of the late Thomas Howard Shupe and Doris Louise (Dooley) Shupe.

Norman earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1962 from Drexel Institute of Technology,...

David Bruce Hagger

David Bruce Hagger

Jan 20, 2025

David Bruce Hagger, 78, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away suddenly on January 20, 2025, in Naples, Florida. Born and raised in Allegan, Michigan, David lived a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories with his loved ones.

David is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Brenda Hagger (Smith), and their children: Tiffany Hagger, Jessica (Jimmy) Johnson, and Christopher...

Ella "Sue" Burkentine

Ella "Sue" Burkentine

Jan 18, 2025

Ella "Sue" Burkentine, age 92, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on January 18, 2025. Born in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Ida (Schmidt) Tilley and the beloved wife of the late Horace Burkentine.

Sue spent most of her life in Harford County, where she created a lasting impact on those around her. She retired in 1995...

Arlen "Art" Baker

Arlen "Art" Baker

Jan 18, 2025

Arlen “Art” Baker, age 97 of Bel Air, MD passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 76 years to the late Nellie Mae Baker. Art was the owner/operator of Penn Wood Builders. He was known for his love of NASCAR and was a collector of NASCAR memorabilia. He was an old car enthusiast and...

Francis "Frank" J. McLhinney

Francis "Frank" J. McLhinney

Jan 17, 2025

Francis "Frank" J. McLhinney, age 82, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on January 17, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Francis and Catherine (Goldsborough) McLhinney and the beloved husband of Nora McLhinney.

Frank was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, dedicating part of his life to serving his country. A passionate sports fan, he...

Joseph Cassilly

Joseph Cassilly

Jan 17, 2025

Joseph Ignatius Cassilly, age 74, of Harford County, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home on January 17, 2025. Born in Belcamp, Maryland, he was the beloved son of Nancy (Webster) Cassilly and the late Robert Rogers Cassilly, Jr.

A proud patriot, Joseph served his country honorably as a U.S. Army Ranger during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Combat...

Patricia (McKenzie) Hufnal

Patricia (McKenzie) Hufnal

Jan 16, 2025

Patricia (McKenzie) Hufnal, age 67, long time resident of Philadelphia and most recently of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on January 16, 2025. Born in New York, Pat was the daughter of the late Dominic and Irene (Puhak) McKenzie and the beloved wife of the late Bob Hufnal Sr.

Pat had a remarkable ability to make friends wherever she went, radiating kindness...

James Augustus "Gus" Jacobs

James Augustus "Gus" Jacobs

Jan 15, 2025

James Augustus “Gus” Jacobs, 88, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2025. Born in Lynch, Kentucky, Gus was the son of the late Henry and Mildred (Taylor) Jacobs and the beloved husband of Susanne (Jeffrey) Jacobs, who he recently celebrated 56 years of marriage with.

Gus graduated with pride from The Citadel, Class of 1960,...

Shirley Mae Mele

Shirley Mae Mele

Jan 15, 2025

Shirley Mae Mele, age 89, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, in the presence of her family. Born in Bolt, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Winton “Guy” Covey and Madelene Clara (Allen) Thompson and the beloved wife Dominick Mele, with whom she shared nearly 71 wonderful years of marriage.

As a teenager, Shirley worked as...

Ron Muko

Ron Muko

Jan 15, 2025

Ron Muko, age 61, of Owings, Maryland, passed away on January 15, 2025 surrounded by his family in Washington, D.C. Born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Herman and Mary (Kachurik) Muko and the beloved husband of Sharon (Rozic) Muko.

Ron was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving as an 0351 Anti-Tank...