Obituaries

Feb 7, 2024

Nicholas J. Ebner, Jr., age 92, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away on February 7, 2024, at Senator Bob Hooper House after a brief illness. Nick was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Walters) Ebner for 54 years, until her passing in 2006. Born in South Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Kathleen (Kelly) Ebner....

Feb 7, 2024

Helen V. Rainey, 90, of Kissimmee, Florida, peacefully passed away on February 7, 2024. Born in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, she was the cherished daughter of the late Nathan and Ellastine (Simmons) Swinton, and loving wife to the late George Rainey, Sr. Helen was a devoted member of the Jehovah's Witness congregation, finding solace and community in her faith.

Throughout her...

Feb 7, 2024

Timothy Wayne Vencill, age 65, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on February 7, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Virginia, he was the son of the late James and Edna (Vencill) Vencill and husband of 38 years to Terri Vencill. Enjoyed hunting, gardening, and collecting model cars. Was a wonderful husband and father,...

Feb 6, 2024

Joshua Andrew Chilcoat (Drew) age 38 of Baltimore, MD passed away on February 6, 2024. We lost this awesome soul who left behind cherished memories and a legacy of love. Born to Gary Chilcoat and Lynne Leard Moore, he was adored and loved by his family and friends. Joshua was a beloved son, father, brother and friend. 

Joshua served his country...

Feb 6, 2024

Marguerite Ann Elder, age 77, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on February 6, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Gene and Theresa (McCulley) Jenks and was the beloved wife of the late George Watts Elder. Marguerite retired in 1996 from AT&T after dedicating 30 years of service to...

Feb 6, 2024

Jeannie E. Reed (Nee Hilditch), age 84, a beloved resident of Rising Sun, Maryland, peacefully passed away on February 6, 2024 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Rocks, Maryland, she was the cherished daughter of the late Ralph and Agnes (Bosley) Hilditch and the devoted wife of the late E. Hugo Reed.

Jeannie had a rich...

Feb 6, 2024

Virginia Josephine Freeland, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024, at the age of 96, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the cherished daughter of the late Albert and Mary Bosley and devoted wife of the late Marion Freeland.

Virginia's legacy of love and strength lives on through her family. She...

Feb 5, 2024

With sadness in our hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph Edward Kelleher, Jr., age 75, of Joppatowne, Maryland. Joseph, affectionately known as "Chip," departed this world on February 5, 2024, at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Towson, Maryland.

Born and raised in Maryland, Chip was the cherished son of the late Joseph and Jane (Dunnington) Kelleher. He shared 49 beautiful...

Feb 5, 2024

Feb 4, 2024

Barbara LaPorta, age 63, a beloved resident of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on February 4, 2024, at Bel Air Assisted Living in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in East Orange, New Jersey, she was the cherished daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Carole) Scott and devoted wife of Jeffrey LaPorta for 35 years. Barbara dedicated over 30 years of...

Feb 3, 2024

Steven Michael Leger, age 67, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on February 3, 2024, at his home. Born in Fitchburg, Mass., he was the son of Rudolph Joseph and Rachel Blanche (Berube) Leger. 

Steven was married to his high school sweetheart, Michele, for 44 years and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was an active and faithful Jehovah Witness...

Feb 2, 2024

Sofia Cruz Rosado, age 89, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on February 2, 2024, at Sterling Care Riverside in Belcamp, Maryland. Born in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Eugenio and Margarita (Rosado). Sofia was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.

Sofia was known for her skill in sewing and crochet, creating beautiful pieces...

Feb 2, 2024

Eleanor V. Dell'Aquila, age 79, of Whiteford, Maryland, passed away on February 2, 2024, at Sterling Care Riverside in Belcamp, Maryland. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Atchue) Drohan and the devoted wife of the late Raymond Dell'Aquila.

Eleanor dedicated 25 years of her life to the City of Westfield School District in...

Feb 1, 2024

Jaxon C. Stone, age 52, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on February 1, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Dixon, Illinois, he was the son of the late Ronald and Gail (Husman) Thomas and husband of 28 years to C. Raven Stone. Raven was the light of his life. Jaxon made people laugh and...

Feb 1, 2024

Eva Joyce "Joy" Deems, age 94, of Churchville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024, at her home. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late Thurman and Matilda Ruark.

Eva was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and a resident of Harford County for 41 years. She was the loving wife of Carroll Deems for 58...

Jan 31, 2024

Jan 30, 2024

Virginia "Ginny" Carolyn Smith, age 74, of Abingdon, Maryland went to her eternal home to be with her Lord and Saviour on January 30, 2024. Born in Baltimore City, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Helen (Bateman) Smith. Ginny was a devoted mother and grandmother who lived her life with a genuine desire to please the...

Jan 30, 2024

Donald “Don” Lawrence Kurtz, age 95, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on January 30, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late Harry and Anna (Mechlinski) Kurtz and brother of the late Willis Kurtz and the late Shirley (Kurtz) Schultz. Don was a devoted husband, sharing 68 years of marriage with his loving wife,...

Jan 30, 2024

Darius McClelland Dixon, Jr., age 84, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on January 30, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Darius M. Dixon and Frances Cross Dixon and the beloved husband of Claudia J. Dixon with whom he shared 32 beautiful years of marriage. Darius served his country with pride as a veteran...

Jan 29, 2024

Marlyn L. Norris, aged 85, a beloved resident of Ocean View, Delaware, peacefully passed away on January 29, 2024, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Delaware. Born in Long Green, Maryland, she was the cherished daughter of the late Walter and Ethel (Hanlon) Lynch and the loving wife of the late David Norris.

Marlyn was a vibrant member of the...