Obituaries

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

Patricia Ann Fellona

Patricia Ann Fellona

Jan 28, 2024

Patricia Ann Fellona, age 85, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home on January 28, 2024. She was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey to the late Martin Corcoran and Mary (Doyle) Corcoran. Pat was the beloved wife of Thomas John Fellona for 62 years and a devoted member of St. Ignatius CatholicChurch - Hickory.

Pat dedicated her...

Pauline Ann Krementz

Pauline Ann Krementz

Jan 28, 2024

Pauline Battista Krementz passed away peacefully on Sunday January 28, 2024, at Christiana Care in Newark, DE.

Born in Yonkers, New York Pauline grew up the middle child of Sam and Clara Battista. The family moved to Brooklyn, NY where she met and married the love of her life Leon Robert Krementz. Sailing, traveling and dancing happily together for 66 years...

Norma Jean Moore

Norma Jean Moore

Jan 27, 2024

Norma Jean Moore, age 75, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024.  She was in the company of her beloved family at the time of her death.   Jean was born in Bel Air, Maryland and was the daughter of the late Herman and Mildred Ayres of Street, Maryland. 

She was married to Charles Andrew “Andy”...

Jerry Allen Neutze

Jerry Allen Neutze

Jan 27, 2024

Jerry Allen Neutze, a beloved resident of Abingdon, Maryland, departed this world on January 27, 2024, at the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Earl Neutze and Mary (Wilson) Kaifer, Jerry was 72 years old. He was the devoted husband of Waltraut (Butler) Neutze, with whom he shared 51 years of...

Beryl Harper Fleming

Beryl Harper Fleming

Jan 27, 2024

Beryl Fleming, age 86, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024. Born on October 22, 1937, he was the son of the late Eunice Fleming and Herbert Fleming. He was married to Joanne Fleming for 27 years. Their marriage ended in divorce, but they remained friends until her passing in 2015. 

Beryl was preceded in death by...

Matthew Ryan Smith

Matthew Ryan Smith

Jan 27, 2024

Matthew Ryan Smith, age 52, a beloved resident of Monkton, Maryland, passed away on January 27, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the cherished son of William Sidney Smith and the late Marcia Jean (Ditchkus) Carlen. Matthew was the devoted husband of Elise Michele (Gentry) Smith and a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.

Matthew loved the outdoors, especially the...

William F. Sterbinsky Sr.

William F. Sterbinsky Sr.

Jan 27, 2024

William F. Sterbinsky Sr., age 90, of Joppa, MD passed away on January 27, 2024, at Jacobs Well Assisted Living in Bel Air, MD. Born in Emmitsburg, MD, he was the son of William Stephen and Alice (Dukehart) Sterbinsky and husband of the late Dolores (Barrett) Sterbinsky. William grew up in Emmitsburg, MD where he was a volunteer firefighter with...

Betty Lou Hancock

Betty Lou Hancock

Jan 27, 2024

Betty Lou Hancock, age 87, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on January 27, 2024, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Katherine (Keeman) Nichols and wife of 69 years to the late Richard Lee Hancock, Sr. She loved baking cakes and delivering them for weddings,...

David Melvin Wessel

David Melvin Wessel

Jan 27, 2024

David Melvin Wessel, age 76, of Conowingo, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024, at Sterling Care Forest Hill in Forest Hill, Maryland.

Born in Maryland, he was the beloved son of Daniel and Doris Wessel.

David was a devoted father and took great joy in being active with his three sons, sharing their love for baseball and paintball. He was...

Worley Gene Umbarger, Sr.

Worley Gene Umbarger, Sr.

Jan 26, 2024

Worley Gene Umbarger, Sr. of Churchville, Maryland passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024. He lived a full and lively 92 years dedicated to his family, to the Churchville Presbyterian Church, to Harford County agriculture, talking to everyone he met, and taking naps as needed.

Gene was born on May 7, 1931, to Worley Neff and Louise Foard Umbarger. He was...

Cora Mae Harrison

Cora Mae Harrison

Jan 26, 2024

Cora Mae Rueckert Harrison, Bel Air businesswoman, avid promoter for downtown businesses, supporter of the arts community and civic activist for many years, died Friday, January 25 at her Bel Air home. She was 88.

Cora knew early in her life what she wanted to do when she grew up. Her favorite experience was taking the train from her suburban Chicago...

Sandra Thompson

Sandra Thompson

Jan 26, 2024

Sandra Thompson, at 94 years old, peacefully passed away on January 26, 2024, at Sterling Care Forest Hill in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Sandra was the cherished daughter of the late Edmund and Dorothy (Beals) MacPherson. She was also the devoted wife of the late Franklin H. Thompson. 



Sandra loved the art of decorative painting and created many pieces for family, friends, and...

Virginia M. Foor

Virginia M. Foor

Jan 26, 2024

Virginia May Foor, age 96, of Bel Air, MD, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024, at Hooper Hospice House, Forest Hill MD. Born in Bel Air, MD, she was the daughter of the late James Wilson and the late Daisy Marie Smithson Wilson. She worked at Bata Shoe Company and Deco sign Co. before retiring many years ago. She...

Joseph John Dragunas, Sr.

Joseph John Dragunas, Sr.

Jan 25, 2024



Joseph John Dragunas, Sr., age 83, of White Hall, Maryland, passed away on January 25, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late John and Albina (Praleika) Dragunas. Joseph was the beloved husband of Diane (Hipsley) Dragunas.

A devoted member of the Church of Reconciliation for 25 years, Joseph was...

Diann Pandolfini

Diann Pandolfini

Jan 25, 2024

Diann Pandolfini, age 59, a resident of Abingdon, Maryland, peacefully passed away on January 25, 2024, at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland after a difficult but well fought battle with breast cancer. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the cherished daughter of the late William and Emily (Jeromin) Weimer. Diann shared 32 beautiful years of marriage...

Martha Lee Grafton

Martha Lee Grafton

Jan 24, 2024

Martha Lee Grafton, of Forest Hill, Maryland, died on January 24, 2024 at the age of 94.

 

Miss Grafton was born October 30, 1929 in Peru, Nebraska.  She was the daughter of the late Willard Emmett Grafton and Dorothy Redfern Grafton.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Keith W., Kenneth R., H. Darrell, and Richard...

Jose Luis Santiago

Jose Luis Santiago

Jan 24, 2024

Jose Luis Santiago, age 83, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on January 24, 2024, at Sterling Care in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Leon Santiago, and Ramon and Raimunda Altu’. Jose attended various Catholic Churches and devoted himself to his faith.

A skilled steel fabricator by profession, Jose leaves behind...

Jack E. Hatcher

Jack E. Hatcher

Jan 23, 2024

Jack E. Hatcher, age 92, of Forest Hill, Maryland passed away on January 23, 2024, at Forest Hill Heights in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, he was the son of the late James and Edna (Browne) Hatcher and husband of the late Evelyn (Roope) Hatcher. He was a former member of the Isaac Walton League, and an...

Peggy June Harden

Peggy June Harden

Jan 22, 2024

Peggy June Harden, age 80, a beloved resident of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on January 22, 2024, at Sterling Care Bel Air in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Joppa, she was the cherished daughter of the late Paul and Agnes (Cornes) Harden. Peggy was a dedicated member of Mountain Christian Church, finding solace and community in her faith.

 

A woman of...

James Thomas Albright

James Thomas Albright

Jan 22, 2024

Bel Air, Maryland – James Thomas Albright, age 15, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2024. Born in Towson, Maryland, James brought immense joy to his family and friends during his impactful life.

 

James was the beloved son of Brent and Elizabeth (Patrick) Albright. He attended Homestead Wakefield Elementary School and later graduated from Bel...

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