Obituaries
Local obituaries for Abingdon, Bel Air, Jarrettsville, MD, and surrounding areas.
Roy J. Brinegar Sr.
Jan 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Roy James Brinegar, Sr. of Fallston, Maryland announce his passing on January 14, 2025 at the age of 83.
He will be lovingly remembered by his son, Roy James Brinegar, Jr., and spouse Brenda, of Bel Air, Maryland; his cherished grandsons, R.J. and Andrew; and his sisters, Gertrude Hill, Rose Mary Lewis,...
Walter Michael Scowden
Jan 14, 2025
Walter Michael Scowden, age 63, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on January 14, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Walter and Esther (Harrison) Scowden and the beloved husband of Lisa (LaPaglia) Scowden.
Walter was a devoted father and leader, deeply involved in the Boy Scouts of...
William Thomas Hicks, Jr. "Bill"
Jan 13, 2025
William Thomas Hicks, Jr. "Bill", age 81, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away on January 13, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.
Born in Bel Air, Maryland, Bill was the son of the late William and Etta (Wildason) Hicks. He was the beloved husband of Pattie (Barber) Hicks, with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.
A...
Helen Pauline Maloyed
Jan 13, 2025
Helen Pauline Maloyed, age 80, of Bastian, Virginia passed away on January 13, 2025 at her daughter’s home after a long illness. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Sargable) Kral and wife of the late David E. Maloyed; whom she was married to for 60 years. She was a dedicated...
Joan Louise Douglas
Jan 12, 2025
Joan Louise Douglas, age 78, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025. Born in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruby (Havener) Bender and the beloved wife of Wayne Douglas.
A devoted member of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Joppa, Joan actively participated in church activities, including volunteering with the church food pantry. She...
Beverly Hall Brooks
Jan 12, 2025
Beverly Hall Brooks, age 77, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on January 12, 2025, at Brightview Assisted Living in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John and Rosalie (Harr) Hall.
Beverly was the beloved wife of Wilbert Brooks, Jr., with whom she shared 55 years of marriage. She retired after 27 years as...
Maurice Arthur Arsenault
Jan 11, 2025
The Reverend Maurice Arthur Arsenault, 87, of Westminster, MD and formerly Bel Air, MD passed away the morning of January, 11, 2025.
Born on November 18, 1937 in Springfield, MA he was the son of the late John and Irene (Vezina) Arsenault. Maurice “Maury” is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy (Mathias) Arsenault, his two daughters, Renee Rollison...
Joan M. Kopczynski
Jan 11, 2025
Joan M. Kopczynski (nee Moloughney), 90, of Bel Air, MD passed away on January 11, 2025, at Lorien nursing home in Bulle Rock, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the late daughter of Joseph and Elsa Moloughney. Joan worked for several years in New York City as an administrative assistant as well as several other...
Steven Thomas McDonald
Jan 11, 2025
Steven Thomas McDonald
Age 69, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on January 11, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Steve was the beloved son of the late Herbert and Margaret (Petersen) McDonald and the devoted husband of 41 years to Bonnie (Monaghan) McDonald. Steve proudly served his community as a Sergeant with the Baltimore County Police Department, retiring after 23 years...
Dolores Wallace
Jan 10, 2025
Dolores Wallace, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 99, surrounded by her loved ones at her home. Born in Lutzenhardt, Germany, in the Black Forest, she was the daughter of Wilhem and Luzia (Klink) Hirth. A devoted wife, Dolores spent 51 years in Bel Air, Maryland, alongside her beloved husband of 62 years,...
Susan C. Goemmer
Jan 10, 2025
Susan C. Goemmer, age 73, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on January 10, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Susan was the daughter of Murrill and Jean (Ey) Harple.
Susan grew up attending Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church and later became a dedicated member of The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, where she...
Edwin Cornelius Sokel, Jr.
Jan 10, 2025
Edwin “Ed” Cornelius Sokel, Jr., age 90, of Parkville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, at Oak Crest Senior Living in Parkville. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Edwin was the beloved son of Edwin Cornelius Sokel Sr. and Catherine Elizabeth (Livingston) Sokel. He was the devoted and loving husband of the late Edna Sokel, with whom he shared 49...
Alma Perkins
Jan 9, 2025
Alma Givers Perkins
November 23, 1927 – January 9, 2025
Alma Givers Perkins went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 9, 2025.
Born on November 23, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Robert Edgar Givers and Alma Smith Givers, and the wife of the late James Clyde Perkins, Jr.
She is survived by her son, Jay Perkins (Terry), daughter Kathy...
Alma Perkins
Jan 9, 2025
Alma Givers Perkins went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 9, 2025.
Born on November 23, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Robert Edgar Givers and Alma Smith Givers, and the wife of the late James Clyde Perkins, Jr.
She is survived by her son, Jay Perkins (Terry), daughter Kathy Pitrat (Tony), and grandchildren Lauren Perry (Sam), Lindsay...
Robert Wayne Morrison "Bob"
Jan 9, 2025
Robert Wayne Morrison, affectionately known as "Bob," age 82, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on January 9, 2025. Born in Forest Hill, Maryland, he was the son of the late D .Robert and Natalie (Niceley) Morrison and the beloved husband of Helen (Radke) Morrison. Bob and Helen shared a beautiful and enduring marriage of 63 years, having been high school...
Leslie Rutherford
Jan 8, 2025
Leslie Rutherford, age 69, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on January 8, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Jane (Hill) Smith and the beloved wife of the late Joseph Peyton Rutherford.
A devoted member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Pylesville and an active participant...
Richard Noble Barnes
Jan 7, 2025
Richard Noble Barnes, age 76, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away on January 7, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late Wilmer and Hilda (Dugger) Barnes. A lifelong resident of Bel Air, Richard had a deep connection to his roots, passionately researching his...
Daniel Francis Barczak, Jr.
Jan 6, 2025
Daniel Francis Barczak, Jr., age 61, of White Hall, Maryland, passed away on January 6, 2025, at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Daniel Francis Barczak, Sr. and Marguerite Catherine (Thomas) Barczak.
Daniel was an avid sports fan, especially devoted to the Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles, and the Baltimore Blast teams....
Steven Michael Lewis, Sr.
Jan 6, 2025
Steven Michael Lewis Sr., age 70, of Timonium, Maryland, passed away on January 6, 2025, at Stella Maris in Timonium. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Harold and Elizabeth (Cavallio) Lewis.
A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Steven served during the Vietnam War. A longtime resident of Harford County, he lived most of his...
David Michael Kalendek, Sr.
Jan 6, 2025
David Michael Kalendek Sr., age 81, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on January 6, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Glodek) Kalendek and the devoted husband of the late Carole Kalendek, to whom he was married since 1962.
A longtime resident of Northeast Baltimore, David was a man of many talents,...
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