Obituaries

Jul 8, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Deacon Gary Elliott Dumer, Jr, age 61 of Bel Air, MD who passed away on July 8, 2025.

Gary was born on September 6, 1963, in Baltimore, MD to Rita Josephine Dumer (nee Regulska) and Gary E. Dumer.

He graduated from Woodlawn High School, then attended and graduated from University of...

Jul 7, 2025

Barbara Catherine Guinther, 84, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025. Born in Pennsylvania, Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late Wilfred Arnold and Arlene (Eurich) Arnold.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Kenneth Wayne Guinther and her son, Anthony Guinther.

Barbara is survived by her loving daughters,...

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Jul 4, 2025

Hunter Michael Heinecke, age 27, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. Born in Baltimore, he was the beloved husband of Stephanie Heinecke and the devoted father of Logan Heinecke.

Hunter proudly served as a police officer with the Town of North East Police Department, where he was known for his integrity, compassion, and quiet strength. A...

Jul 4, 2025

Carol M. Grubb Tracey, age 82, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Stella Maris in Timonium, MD. Born in Marion, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Vance Herman Pickle and Hazel Frances (Hash) Pickle. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest Milton Tracey, Jr., and was also preceded in death by...

Jul 4, 2025

Kent Lee Ovington Wilhelm, 88, of Fallston, Maryland passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025 at Upper Chesapeake Hospital in Bel Air, Maryland.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years Patricia, three daughters Kathleen Scarborough (Edmund), Kelly Keyes (David), Christine Hinds (Kurt); sister Kathleen Phipps; grandchildren Eddie Scarborough (Ashley), Megan McMillan (Robbie), Patrick Scarborough (Brooke), Brendan Hinds, Clare Hinds;...

Jul 4, 2025

Bernard Joseph “Barney” Michel, age 75, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, and raised in Annapolis Maryland, Barney was the beloved son of the late Robert Joseph Michel and Dorothy Elizabeth (Weidenbach) Michel. He was the devoted husband of 44 years to Lydia Clarice Palmieri-Michel.

Barney is survived by his loving wife,...

Jul 2, 2025

On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Patricia Ann Rosso, a devoted wife, beloved mother, cherished step-grandmother, and faithful servant of God, passed peacefully in Lutherville Timonium, Maryland, at the age of 77. 

Born on December 17, 1947, Patricia was the loving daughter of the late Estelle (Cram) Hughes and Vincen Joshua Hughes Jr. She was the devoted wife of Eugene Paul Rosso...

Jul 1, 2025

Lynda Suzanne McRee, age 70, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Towson. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Lynda was the beloved daughter of the late Charles W. St. Clair Sr. and Dorothy Janet (Woerner) St. Clair.

In addition to her parents, Lynda was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Marshall Theodore Wolther McRee.

She is survived...

Jul 1, 2025

Mary Carol Sparkes, age 89, of Nottingham, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William Robert Jones and Emma Price (Fleischmann) Jones.

She was the beloved wife of the late Mervin Augustus Sparkes, with whom she shared forty-seven years of marriage. Mary was a devoted mother to Carol...

Jul 1, 2025

Constantin P. Samaras, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Aberdeen, Maryland, at the age of 90.

Born in Cairo, Egypt, Constantin was the son of the late Pandelis C. Samaras and Helen P. (Theodossiou) Samaras. He was preceded in death by his sister, Stella Brong; brother, George Samaras; and sister, Cleo Nicholiades.

At the...

Jun 30, 2025

Carol Ann Lindsley Age 88, of Dover, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025.

Born in Sandusky, Ohio, Carol was the daughter of the late James Oscar Laws and Leona Matilda (Schaeffer) Laws. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard James Lindsley.

Carol will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She is survived by...

Jun 29, 2025

Todd W. Park, age 60, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Born in Mercer, Pennsylvania, Todd was the son of the late Ronald Lorraine Park and the late Leora Mae (Sharrer) Park.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Bonnie-Lee Park. Their love story began on May 1, 1990, with a concert on...

Jun 29, 2025

Joseph V. Di Giacinto passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the youngest son of the late Pietro Di Giacinto and Mary (Matricia) Di Giacinto and the beloved husband of the late Doris Ann (Zwiesler) Di Giacinto.

Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army. After...

Jun 27, 2025

George Eric Matthews, age 76, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025. He was born November 24th 1948 in Fort Riley, Kansas to the late Eric Frederick Matthews and Lelah Aileen (Jewell) Matthews. George was a fourth-generation Army veteran, he served honorably for eight years in the U.S. Army as a physician, retiring with the rank...

Jun 27, 2025

Janice Marie Davis, age 86, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ray W. Shaffer, Sr. and Emma Marie (Russo) Shaffer.

Janice was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her loving daughter, Denise Marie Gallion and her husband...

Jun 27, 2025

Charles Shew, age 90, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Charles was the beloved son of the late George Lester Shew and the late Audrey Pearl (Almond) Turner.

Charles honorably served in the United States Army Reserves. A devoted and hardworking man, he retired in 2000 after dedicating 32 years of service...

Jun 26, 2025

Robert W. Kellagher

March 21, 1931 – June 26, 2025

It is with great sorrow and much respect that we announce the passing of Robert W. Kellagher of Bel Air, Maryland. He passed away June 26, 2025, at the age of 94.

Robert was born March 21, 1931, in Coal Township, Pennsylvania. The son of the late Helen Yadlowsky Kellagher and Robert William...

Jun 26, 2025

Bruce John Hegstad of Bel Air died at home on June 26, 2025. He was born January 13, 1937, in a small town along the Columbia River in northwest Oregon. He described his father, Vernon Hegstad, as a bona fide Norwegian, who at the time worked for a company exporting scrap steel and lumber, and his mother, Mildred Hegstad, née...