Obituaries

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

Florence Corbett Traut

Florence Corbett Traut

Jun 12, 2025

Florence Corbett Traut, beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Born in Newburgh, New York, Florence was the daughter of the late James William Corbett and Florence Atkins Corbett. Florence was married to Charles O Hicks Sr. in 1960. They are survived...

Robert Vincent Ajello, Sr.

Robert Vincent Ajello, Sr.

Jun 9, 2025

Robert Vincent Ajello, Sr., age 82, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025. Born in Baltimore, MD, Robert was the beloved son of the late Charles Edward Taylor and the late Caroline Catherine (Ajello) Krasnodemski.

Robert is survived by his devoted wife, Florence E. Ajello (née Daly), and their loving children: Robert Ajello, Jr. and his...

Janet Leigh Blizzard

Janet Leigh Blizzard

Jun 8, 2025

Janet Leigh Blizzard, age 90, of Havre De Grace, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Melva Jane (Hooper) Zittle and Otho James Zittle.

Janet was the devoted wife of the late Harry Blizzard, with whom she shared many cherished years of marriage. Together, they enjoyed bowling...

David Christopher Jacobs

David Christopher Jacobs

Jun 8, 2025

David Christopher Jacobs, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away at the age of 74 in Bel Air, MD, surrounded by family. Born in Baltimore, MD, David was the son of the late Charles O. Jacobs and Sophie (Kurluk) Jacobs.

David was a man of many talents and passions. He enjoyed preaching, reading, and writing books. His creativity...

Dorothy Jane Brooks

Dorothy Jane Brooks

Jun 7, 2025

Dorothy Jane Brooks “Dottie” (Nee Breidenbaugh) age 89, of Bel Air, Md., was taken to eternal rest by her angels, on Saturday June, 7, 2025. She was the wife of the late Thomas Eugene Brooks and the daughter of the late Milton and Mary (Coe) Breidenbaugh of Jarrettsville, Maryland where she spent her early years on a dairy and poultry...

Robert Salvatore Ashburn

Robert Salvatore Ashburn

Jun 3, 2025

Robert Salvatore Ashburn, age 89, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Wesley Paul Ashburn and Margaret Cecelia (Weir) Ashburn.

Robert (Bob) was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was always there for his family and friends, offering unwavering support and always...

George "Fred" Wimmer, Jr.

George "Fred" Wimmer, Jr.

Jun 3, 2025

George Frederick Wimmer Jr passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at the hospital surrounded by family. Born in West Chester, PA to George and Myrtle Wimmer. Fred attended West Chester High School and graduated in 1953.

Fred joined the US Air Force in Jan 1955. He completed basic training at Sampson AFB in New York and attended Tech school at...

Jeanne Louise Lewis

Jeanne Louise Lewis

Jun 3, 2025

Jeanne Louise Lewis, age 84, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Jack Edward Dickerson and the late Lillian Anna (Gately) Davis. She was the beloved wife of the late Neil Duane Lewis.

Jeanne was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and...

Elise Ann Fousek

Elise Ann Fousek

Jun 2, 2025

Elise Ann Fousek, age 79, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025, in Abingdon. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Elise was the beloved daughter of the late William A. Piet and Elizabeth (Kramer) Piet.

Elise was the most amazing and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Family was her entire world. She was a strong, resilient, and kind woman...

Maryangela Greveris

Maryangela Greveris

Jun 2, 2025

Maryangela Lorraine Greveris (née Murtaugh), age 81, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, in Towson, Maryland. Born and raised in Atlantic City, New Jersey, she was the beloved daughter of the late Theresa Anise (Lombardi) Murtaugh and Thomas Harris Murtaugh.

Mary was a graduate of Temple University, having earned a degree in Urban Planning in 1966. She traveled the world...

Johnnie Mack Ashley

Johnnie Mack Ashley

Jun 2, 2025

Johnnie Mack Ashley, age 80, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Born in Fair Bluff, North Carolina, Johnnie was the beloved son of the late John Ashley and Pauline (Smith) Ashley. He proudly served his country for 20 years in the United States Army, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. It was during his time stationed...

Linda Rae Elasavage

Linda Rae Elasavage

Jun 2, 2025

Linda Rae Elasavage, age 80, of Churchville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025. Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Andrew and Antoinette (Lubiani) Maszaros.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kurt Markus Elasavage; daughters Anne-Marie Reiber, Catherine Johnson, and Patricia Bowie; and her brother Mike Maszaros.

Linda is survived by her...

John Harry Diehl

John Harry Diehl

Jun 1, 2025

John Harry Diehl, affectionately known as “Pappy” to his loved ones, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Upper Chesapeake Hospital on June 1, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Owings Mills, Maryland, John was the son of the late William Diehl and Elizabeth Edna Wilhelm Diehl.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth A Bose...

Roberta "Bobbie" Cockey

Roberta "Bobbie" Cockey

Jun 1, 2025

Roberta “Bobbie” Anne Cockey (née Rader), a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by the love of her family in Towson, Maryland. Born in Baltimore on March 15, 1945, she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert Peter Rader and Freda Estelle (Nauman) Flury.

Bobbie shared...

Nelson Woodrow Rosier

Nelson Woodrow Rosier

May 31, 2025

Nelson Woodrow Rosier, 84, of Rosedale, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Nelson was the son of the late Howard Woodrow Rosier and Mardell Lucy (Trimmer) Rosier.

A proud veteran, Nelson honorably served his country in the Army. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Bonita Rosier. He had a deep love for...

Ronald "Ron" Alan Denbow

Ronald "Ron" Alan Denbow

May 31, 2025

Ronald Alan Denbow, age 61, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Bel Air, MD.

Ronald was born in Maryland to the late Elwood Denbow, Jr., and Kathryn Ilene Zealor. He was a lifelong resident of Maryland and a cherished member of a large extended family.

He is survived by many loving cousins, including Patty Crouse,...