Obituaries

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

Ronald William Smith

Ronald William Smith

Sep 5, 2025

Ronald W. Smith, age 76, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on September 5, 2025 at Upper Chespeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.  Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland he was the husband of 54 years to Mary Smith (Nolan).

He was a salesperson in many car parts stores.  

Ron loved his family first.  His love of antique cars and trucks...

Stephen "Steve" A. Troy

Stephen "Steve" A. Troy

Sep 5, 2025

Stephen Alexander Troy, age 77, of Bel Air, MD, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 10, 1948, in Kingsville, MD, Steve was the son of the late William and Blanche Troy. He spent his early years attending St. Stephen School and graduated from Perry Hall High School. Steve earned his degree in...

Nancy L. Caudill

Nancy L. Caudill

Sep 4, 2025

Nancy Louise Caudill, age 82, of White Hall, Maryland, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, September 4, 2025. She was born in Cary, North Carolina, the beloved daughter of the late William Simmons Daniels and the late Clellie L. (Collins) Daniels.

Nancy was the devoted wife of the late Billy Joe Caudill. They were married on June 30, 1962,...

Linda Hope Dillon

Linda Hope Dillon

Sep 4, 2025

Linda Hope Dillon, age 82, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

Born in Washington, North Carolina, Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Merlin Alfred Midgette and Eloise (Keech) Midgette. She was the devoted wife of the late Robert Dean Dillon, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.

Linda spent her early life living on...

Dennis C. Price

Dennis C. Price

Sep 3, 2025

Dennis Clay Price, 94, of Aberdeen Maryland, passed away peacefully on September 3rd, 2025, at the Perry Point VA hospital. Born on June 21st, 1931, in Widen West Virginia, Dennis was a beloved and devoted husband and father. He was known for his humble strength, even temper, and abundant love of the Lord. His determination and strong work ethic lead...

Robert G. Inskeep

Robert G. Inskeep

Sep 3, 2025

Robert Gibson Inskeep, age 82, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in Bel Air. Born in Lonaconing, Maryland, he was the son of the late Robert Othe Inskeep and Vera Marie (Humphrey) Inskeep.

A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Bob went on to have a long and successful career as a computer...

Kathleen S. Smith

Kathleen S. Smith

Sep 1, 2025

Kathleen S. Smith of Fallston, died on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the age of 95. Overseen by her daughter Jo and caregivers she was able to remain in her home.

Along with her husband, the late Elmer V. Smith, Sr., she owned and operated Partner’s Choice Farm since 1958. Born in Fawn Grove, PA, she was the daughter of the...

Jessica Lynn Myers

Jessica Lynn Myers

Aug 30, 2025

Jessica Lynn Myers, age 42, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

Born in Maryland, Jessica was the beloved daughter of Joy Lynn (McBride) Hamburg and her stepdad Don Hamburg, and James William Myers Jr (father). Jessica was a loving daughter, devoted sister, cherished family member, and loyal friend to many.

In...

Wes Troyer

Wes Troyer

Aug 30, 2025

Albert Wesley Troyer (known as Wes to all), age 75, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Howard Edwin Troyer and Bessie Louise (Singleton) Troyer. A lifelong resident of Jarrettsville, Wes was married to his beloved wife, Patricia Troyer, for...

Daniel Paul Godwin

Daniel Paul Godwin

Aug 28, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Daniel Paul Godwin, age 67, of Abingdon, Maryland, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Daniel was born in Baltimore, MD, and was the beloved son of the late Milton and Patricia (Stebbing) Godwin.

Daniel, known as Dan was a loving husband to wife Kathleen Marie Godwin for...

Peggy Williston

Peggy Williston

Aug 27, 2025

Peggy Williston, Age 83, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Forest Hill.

Born in Bel Air, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Guy John Brewer and Lena River (Oliver) Brewer. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Wallace Williston, with whom she shared 39 years of marriage.

Peggy was a devoted homemaker...

Nancy E. Hawkins

Nancy E. Hawkins

Aug 27, 2025

Nancy Elizabeth Hawkins, age 85, of Darlington, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, to the late Paul Adams and Ruth Ella (Brimm) Adams.

Nancy was the beloved wife of the late William Franklin Hawkins and, previously, her first husband, the late Andrew Harrison Ledford. She was also preceded in death by...

James Robert Charvat

James Robert Charvat

Aug 26, 2025

James Robert Charvat, Age 76, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late James L. Charvat and Doris (Smith) Charvat.

James is survived by his devoted wife, Nancy J. (Henning) Charvat; his loving sisters, Karen (Bob) Hicks, Kathy Charvat (Rick Clarke), and...

Margaret S. Griffin

Margaret S. Griffin

Aug 26, 2025

Margaret Starkey Griffin “Peg” age 74, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Born at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late John Edward Starkey and Elfriede (Reuss) Starkey.

Margaret spent her childhood moving frequently with her parents as her dad served in the military. This upbringing instilled in her a...

Sara L. Cornett

Sara L. Cornett

Aug 25, 2025

Sara L. Cornett, age 91, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025. Born on June 27, 1934, in Westernport, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Leo Calvin Wilt and Enid Lucretia (Warnick) Wilt and stepdaughter of the late William Putnam. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles “Chuck” Ray Cornett, with...

Glenda Jean Shaver

Glenda Jean Shaver

Aug 25, 2025

Glenda Jean Shaver, age 79, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Glenmore Proffitt and Bertha Mae (Burton) Proffitt.

Glenda was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 52 years, Robert Lee Shaver. Together, they built a life centered around love, laughter, and family.

She...