Obituaries

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

Marvin A. Genshaw

Marvin A. Genshaw

Mar 26, 2025

Marvin Alden Genshaw, a beloved husband, father, and friend from Bel Air, MD passed away on March 26, 2025 at the age of 85. He was born September 24, 1939 in Petoskey, MI to Alden E. and Ella M. Genshaw. He is survived by his second wife Martha Brickett Harris, a sister, Elaine Kibbe (Bill) of Petoskey, MI, two daughters,...

Wayne Louderback

Wayne Louderback

Mar 25, 2025

Wayne Louderback, age 78, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on March 25, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Ivan and Margaret (Raisler) Louderback, and the beloved husband of Judy (Riggleman) Louderback.

Wayne was a loving husband and father who found joy in both his work and...

Julia Ann Persky

Julia Ann Persky

Mar 22, 2025

Service details forth coming!

Tavesia Austin

Tavesia Austin

Mar 22, 2025

Tavesia Maria Austin of Havre de Grace, MD was born on June 25th, 1960, to the late Henry Albert Jones and Phronnie Elizabeth (Lindsay) Jones. She answered her call to her heavenly home on March 22, 2025.

Education and knowledge were of paramount importance to Tavesia. She graduated from North East High school in 1978. Despite many challenges including traveling on...

Carlos Eduardo Green Ortiz

Carlos Eduardo Green Ortiz

Mar 22, 2025

Carlos Eduardo Green-Ortiz passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at the age of 90 in Bel Air, Maryland. Born on December 19, 1934, Carlos led a life marked by dedication, kindness, and a deep love for his family, friends and animals.

He was a graduate of Barranquitas High School and later honed his skills at the Police Academy of San...

Debby Wilkinson

Debby Wilkinson

Mar 22, 2025

Deborah "Debby" Ann Wilkinson, age 87, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on March 22, 2025, surrounded by family at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Cambridge, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Albert and Elizabeth Adele (Henry) Neal and the wife of the late Irvin F. Wilkinson, Jr., to whom she...

William "Bill" Edward Lanchak

William "Bill" Edward Lanchak

Mar 20, 2025

William Edward “Bill” Lanchak passed away peacefully on Thursday March 20, 2025 at 87 years of age at his home in Jarrettsville.

Bill was born September 8, 1937 in Baltimore City, MD to the late Michael Lanchak and Adelaide Mary Dunnigan. He was the older brother of Catherine Fackett who preceded him in death. The family lived in Canton where he...

Cynthia Lynn Narmore

Cynthia Lynn Narmore

Mar 19, 2025

Cynthia Lynn Narmore, age 63, of Florence, Alabama, passed away on March 19, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in San Pedro, California, she was the daughter of Clive and Anselma (Rodriguez) Hiett and the beloved wife of William Narmore.

Family was Cynthia’s world. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she found her greatest joy in...

Frances "Fran" Marie Hayden

Frances "Fran" Marie Hayden

Mar 18, 2025

Frances "Fran" Marie Hayden, age 89, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on March 18, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late James and Marie (Davis) Silk and the beloved wife of the late Howard Hayden. Fran was also predeceased by her second husband, Bruce Garrett.

Fran was...

Sondra Novo

Sondra Novo

Mar 18, 2025

Sondra Novo, age 72, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on March 18, 2025. Born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Gabriel and Helen (Sappington) Novo.

Sondra made her home in Jarrettsville for over 40 years, where she became an integral part of the community. Known for her creativity, independence, and sense of humor, she lived...

Lou Benesch

Lou Benesch

Mar 17, 2025

Lou Benesch, 63, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on March 17, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Lou was the son of Lois (Benesch) Sautter. He was the loving husband of 43 years to Allison (Chaney) Benesch, with whom he shared a life full of love and memories.

Lou worked at Klein's Shop Rite in Bel Air for over 15 years, where...

Sam Day

Sam Day

Mar 17, 2025

Radford F. Day, Jr. “Sam” age 81, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on March 17, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Fountain Green, Maryland, he was the son of the late Radford and Ophelia (Hurley) Day. He was owner and operator of Days Motors for 61 years, he was a huge Baltimore Orioles, Colts...

Nelson Jerold Testerman

Nelson Jerold Testerman

Mar 17, 2025

Nelson Jerold Testerman, 78, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025. Born in Whiteford, Maryland, he was the son of the late Peter and Birdie (Sexton) Testerman.

Jerold was the beloved husband of 52 years to Linda Lee Testerman. Together, they shared a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories. He was a devoted father and...

Frank Louis Butler

Frank Louis Butler

Mar 17, 2025

Frank Louis Butler, age 80, of Darlington, Maryland, passed away on March 17, 2025, at Sterling Care Forest Hill in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Batavia, New York, he was the son of the late Albert and Marion (Peterson) Butler and the beloved husband of Elaine Butler, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage.

Frank was a proud veteran of...

Emily Marie Kropp

Emily Marie Kropp

Mar 16, 2025

Emily Marie Kropp, age 28, of Aberdeen, Maryland passed away on March 16, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Mark and Denise (Schloer) Kropp. Emily loved riding horses, playing softball, going to the Eastern Shore and was a true lover of all animals. She also loved to sing and had a beautiful voice.

In addition to her...

Janice Faye Haddon Newcomb

Janice Faye Haddon Newcomb

Mar 15, 2025

Janice Haddon Newcomb, 92, of Parkville, Maryland, passed away on March 15, 2025, at Oak Crest Senior Living in Parkville.

Born in Richmond, Virginia, Janice was the daughter of Wade Marshall Haddon and Margaret (Childress) Haddon. She was the beloved wife of the late Irvin Ray Newcomb, whom she met in Baltimore, Maryland where she was a longtime resident. Irvin worked...

Annabelle M. Francis

Annabelle M. Francis

Mar 14, 2025

Annabelle M. Francis, age 98, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on March 14, 2025, at Laurelwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Elkton, Maryland. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Theresa (Tremper) Simmons. She was the beloved wife of 52 years to the late Grayson Eugene Francis.

Annabelle worked as a crane operator...

Mary F. Mitchell

Mary F. Mitchell

Mar 14, 2025

Mary F. Mitchell, 90, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on March 14, 2025, at Hart Heritage Estates in Street, Maryland.

Born in Kerens, West Virginia, Mary was the daughter of Austin Ray Mallow and Martha Ellen (Day) Mallow. She was a devoted member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church for over 60 years.

Mary found joy in life’s simple pleasures—working on puzzle...

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