Obituaries

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

John  Allan Tobias Jr.

John Allan Tobias Jr.

Jul 29, 2022

John Allan Tobias Jr., age 57, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on July 29, 2022 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of John Allan Tobias Sr. John loved to hunt and fish. He loved watching his girls play sports, as well as his nieces and nephews. John loved music...

Robert Hicks Lecain Jr.

Robert Hicks Lecain Jr.

Jul 29, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert H. LeCain Jr. announces his passing on Friday, July 29, 2022 at the age of 91 years. He was born on January 8th, 1931 in Trenton, N.J. He served in the U.S. Army before beginning his accomplished career of 27 years in the Baltimore County Police Department where he retired in...

Henry C.  Paredes Jr.

Henry C. Paredes Jr.

Jul 28, 2022

Henry C. Paredes, age 64, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on July 28, 2022 at his residence. Born in Cebu City, Philippines, he was the son of the late Henry and Monina (Catelo) Paredes. He enjoyed watching NFL games and DC action movies. He played sports - racquetball, tennis and basketball – with passion and competitive spirit.

He was a...

David Michael Folcomer

David Michael Folcomer

Jul 28, 2022

We are devastated to announce the passing of our amazing husband and father, David Michael Folcomer on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Dave had a larger-than-life personality and charisma that made almost everyone he encountered adore him. We’re not sure how we’ll go on without him, but we smile through our tears with many years of wonderful memories.

Dave was born in...

Linzie Dillard "Bo" Bonds Ii

Linzie Dillard "Bo" Bonds Ii

Jul 27, 2022

“Bo” Linzie Dillard Bonds II, age 68, of Aberdeen, Maryland passed away on July 27, 2022 in Rosedale, Maryland. Born in Newport News, Virginia, he was the son of the late Linzie Dillard Bonds Sr. and Betty Ruth (Hackney) Dubiel, and his stepfather Johnny Dubiel. He was the husband of Diana Bonds. He loved feeding and watching the birds in...

Henry Karl Stoecker

Henry Karl Stoecker

Jul 26, 2022

Henry Karl Stoecker, age 77, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on July 26, 2022, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Henry and Marie (Delospedale) Stoecker and husband of Marianne Stoecker. 

In his early years, Henry (preferred to be known as Karl) would often spend time with his friends,...

Kaleigh Gonzalez Diehl

Kaleigh Gonzalez Diehl

Jul 25, 2022

Kaleigh Gonzalez Diehl, age 34, of Elkton, Maryland, passed away suddenly on July 25, 2022. Born in Monroe, Michigan, Kaleigh is survived by her daughter Olivia Rose Diehl, son Giovanni Patrick Henning, mother Rose Gonzalez, sister Pillar G. Klemans, brother-in-law Tom Klemans, nephew Kellen Klemans, niece Josie Klemans, and many treasured aunts, uncles and cousins. 

 

Kaleigh’s children were her whole world and she loved...

Gregory S. Henn

Gregory S. Henn

Jul 24, 2022

Gregory S. Henn, age 35, of Delta, Pennsylvania passed away on July 24, 2022. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he is the son of Joseph and Christine (Rickle) Henn. Greg graduated from Harford Tech in 2005 and worked for Harford County Division of Highways for 15 years. He was President of Local Union 1802 AFSCME and recently joined the Moose Lodge...

Richard Lee Sheppard

Richard Lee Sheppard

Jul 24, 2022

Richard Lee Sheppard, age 69, of Pylesville, Maryland passed away on July 24, 2022 at his home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Kemp and Lettie (Tibbs) Sheppard.Richard was born on July 28, 1952.  He was the youngest of 12 children.  At a very early age a high level of work ethic was instilled upon him.  At...

Iris L. Taylor

Iris L. Taylor

Jul 23, 2022

Iris L. Taylor, age 86, of Bel Air, MD passed away on July 23, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Born in War Eagle, WV, she was the daughter of Theodore and Nancy Della (Bishop) Walls. Iris retired after 20 years of working at Edgewood Arsenal. Iris was well known for her kindness and compassion towards both people...

Carroll Charles Stratmeyer "Strat"

Carroll Charles Stratmeyer "Strat"

Jul 23, 2022

Carroll Charles Stratmeyer "Strat", age 80, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on July 23, 2022 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Rosedale, Maryland, he was the son of the late Rudolph and Marie (Manning) Stratmeyer and husband of Jacqueline Stratmeyer. Strat was a longtime member of Union Chapel UMC in Joppa, MD. He loved fishing,...

Faith Nicole Barrett

Faith Nicole Barrett

Jul 23, 2022

Faith Nicole Barrett, age 26, of Baltimore, Maryland passed away on July 23, 2022 at her home.  Born in Seaford, Delaware, she is the daughter of Sara Adkins and wife of 5 years to Andrew Barrett, Sr. She was a graduate of Laurel High School in Laurel, Delaware worked as a Home Health Aide and office support for Amedisys Hospice. ...

Henry William Napfel

Henry William Napfel

Jul 22, 2022

Henry William Napfel, age 91, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on July 22, 2022 at Top of the Hill Manor Assisted Living in Street, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Thomas Napfel, Sr. and Emma (Betzel) Napfel and husband of the late Della (Belanger) Napfel to whom he was married to for 65 years prior...

Bill Quinn

Bill Quinn

Jul 22, 2022

William “Bill” P. Quinn, 89, of Bel Air, passed away on July 22, 2022.Bill was the loving husband of Mary Quinn. He is also survived by sons, Brian (Denise) Quinn, Jeff Quinn and Scott (Angelika) Quinn; grandchildren, Taylor and Makenzie Quinn, Katelyn and Keira Martinez; brother, Paul (Kathy) Quinn; sister, Nancy (Bill) Bonadio; many nieces and nephews. 

 

Richard "Pops" Smith

Richard "Pops" Smith

Jul 21, 2022

Richard "Pops" Smith, age 80, of Street, Maryland passed away on July 21, 2022 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Rowlandsville, Maryland, he was the son of Horace Smith and Harriet (Burton) Pyle. Richard enjoyed hard work. In his younger years he worked for Ross Todd farming and went on to become a magnificent carpenter...

Mary Grace Smith

Mary Grace Smith

Jul 20, 2022

Mary Grace Smith (Gettings), age 89, of Bel Air, Maryland went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

A lifetime resident of Harford County, Mary Grace graduated from the State Teachers College at Towson in 1955 and pursued her career as a teacher in the Harford County Public School system for 30 years. Most of her years as...

Harold Leo Stewart

Harold Leo Stewart

Jul 19, 2022

Harold Stewart, age 101, of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away on July 19, 2022 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Bangor, Maine, he was the son of Arthur and Sarah “Sadie” (McLeod) Stewart and husband of the late Ruth B. Stewart (Nee Tracy).

Harold is survived by his son, Arthur Stewart; grandchildren, Jason (Stacey) Scarff, Melissa Aponte...

Arlene Marie Anderson

Arlene Marie Anderson

Jul 15, 2022

Arlene Marie Anderson, 75, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022. She was born on June 6, 1947 in Batavia, NY to John and Pearl Wiater. When Arlene was five years old, her parents relocated to Edgewood, MD. After several moves within Harford Co., MD, Arlene graduated from North Harford High School. She is the eldest of three children and has...

Kevin Edward Hom

Kevin Edward Hom

Jul 14, 2022

Kevin Edward Hom, age 29, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on July 14, 2022 in Hagerstown. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Amanda Hom-Sidik, Mohamed Sidikayub and Kevin Alt. He was a graduate of C. Milton Wright High School where he played football.  He enjoyed riding dirt bikes, skate boarding, playing basketball, target practice and loved working...

Robert Redford Brown

Robert Redford Brown

Jul 14, 2022

Robert Redford Brown,  66, of Bel Air, Maryland died peacefully surrounded by his family on July 14, 2022 at Gilchrist Hospice after a six year battle with melanoma.   Born October 21, 1955, Rob was the son of the late Frederick Wesley Brown and Nancy Redford Brown of Timonium.  He is survived by his companion of 16 years, Susan L....