Obituaries

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

Barbara Ann Shue

Barbara Ann Shue

Jul 23, 2025

Barbara Ann Shue (Gerdom), age 89, of Churchville, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025—just three days shy of her 90th birthday. Barbara was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, on July 26, 1935, and was the beloved daughter of the late Earnest Gregory Gerdom and Muriel (Thompson) Gerdom.

Barbara was reunited in heaven with her...

Dawn Sue Hilker

Dawn Sue Hilker

Jul 26, 2025

Dawn Sue Hilker, age 56, of York, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in York. Born in Lancaster, PA, Dawn was the beloved daughter of the late Laura Jane (Hauck) Shivers and Clair Edgar Luckabaugh.

Dawn was the cherished wife of Joseph Hilker, with whom she shared 40 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a life filled...

John Scott Huber

John Scott Huber

Jul 26, 2025

John Scott Huber, age 74, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Born in Maryland, Scott was the beloved son of the late John Huber, Jr., and Doris Mae (Hartnett) Huber.

Scott is survived by his loving wife, Linda Huber, and his brother, Eric Huber, and wife Beverley, along with their family.

William Dallas Bailey Sr.

William Dallas Bailey Sr.

Jul 26, 2025

William Dallas Bailey, Sr. age 89, of Abingdon, Maryland peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Born in Magnolia, Maryland, William was the son of the late Theodore Bailey and Elizaeth (Jenifer) Bailey. He attended The Central Consolidated School and was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran who served his country with honor. William worked at the U.S. Army Aberdeen...

Pauline Diane Eller

Pauline Diane Eller

Jul 26, 2025

Pauline Diane Myers Eller of Abingdon, Maryland, passed on July 26, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland, surrounded by her children.

Mrs. Eller, the daughter of the late James Franklin Myers and Florence Tate Dancy Myers, was born October 25, 1932, in Hayes, Wilkes County, North Carolina. She attended Bel Air High School and went on to...

William Harold Jones, Jr.

William Harold Jones, Jr.

Jul 24, 2025

Bel Air, MD – William H. Jones, Jr., affectionately known as Bill, Biker Billy, or Whizzer, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, at the age of 92. As Bill himself might have said, "I bought the farm." Born on May 17, 1933, in Utica, NY, to the late William H. Jones, Sr., and Grace Ferry Jones, Bill's early life...

Phil A. Galima

Phil A. Galima

Jul 24, 2025

Phil Andaya Galima, age 78, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

Born in the Philippines, Phil was the son of the late Cipriano Pestejo Galima and Flora Lardizabal (Andaya) Galima. He moved to Hawaii with the love of his life, Clarita (Haduca) Galima, where they began their life together. Married for 47 years, Phil and Clarita built...

Pamela Lydia Santangelo

Pamela Lydia Santangelo

Jul 24, 2025

Pamela Lydia Santangelo, 93, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Born in England, she was the beloved daughter of the late Tom Rees and Una Dorothy (Winter) Rees, and the devoted wife of the late Dominick Rocco Santangelo.

Pamela was a loving mother to Teresa L. (Christopher) Johnson and cherished grandmother to Christopher Johnson, Jr. and...

Diane Carol Wolff

Diane Carol Wolff

Jul 23, 2025

Diane Carol Wolff Age 77, of Bel Air, MD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, MD, Diane was the beloved daughter of the late John Anthony Betz and Estella Louise (Headings) Betz. She was the devoted wife of Robert Edmund Lee Wolff III and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Diane is survived by her husband, Robert...

Randi L. Pierro

Randi L. Pierro

Jul 23, 2025

Randi Levina Pierro, age 84, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Randi was the daughter of the late Theron Gilbert Nye and Christine (Cassell) Nye. She was the beloved wife of the late William N. Pierro.

Randi was preceded in death by her sisters, Nina Dalton, and Ruth Peaks; twin brother Rufas...

William Earl McCurdy

William Earl McCurdy

Jul 22, 2025

William Earl McCurdy, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Maryland, he was the beloved son of Earl Godwin and Rita Veronica McCurdy.

Both a graduate of the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and the University of Baltimore, Bill also proudly served his country as a member of both the United States Marine Corps...

Carolyn Ross Youngberg

Carolyn Ross Youngberg

Jul 20, 2025

Carolyn Ross Youngberg, 5 March 1933- 20 July 2025, Born in Raleigh, NC to William Ross and Velma Asenath (Wheeler) Kelly.

Carolyn attended Patterson Park High School and graduated from Towson State Teacher’s College in 1955. At a Baltimore USO dance, she met Dean Youngberg, who was serving in the U.S. Navy. They married in 1956 and moved to Iowa, where...

David Arthur Carson, Sr.

David Arthur Carson, Sr.

Jul 19, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for his life, we announce the passing of Rev. Dr. David A. Carson Sr., a devoted husband, cherished father, and beloved grandfather, who entered eternal rest peacefully on July 19, 2025.

 Born on February 29, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, David was a true gentleman—humble, kind, disciplined, and full of gracious wisdom. His life was...

Emonne LaShay Burgess

Emonne LaShay Burgess

Jul 18, 2025

Beloved Daughter, Sister, Granddaughter, Niece & Friend

Emonne LaShay Burgess, age 14, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, Emonne was the cherished daughter of Brittany Tierara (Ballard) Burgess and Daniel Burgess, Sr.

Emonne was a vibrant and creative young soul who had just completed the 8th grade at Magnolia Middle School. A gifted...

Ann Chatterton Klimas

Ann Chatterton Klimas

Jul 18, 2025

Ann Chatterton Klimas, age 78, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, Ann was the beloved daughter of the late Louise (McDormand) Chatterton and the late Alfred Francis Chatterton, Jr.

Ann was married for 50 loving years to her devoted husband, Andrew Stephen Klimas. Together they built a life centered on family,...

Timothy J. Byrne Lt. Col Ret. USAF

Timothy J. Byrne Lt. Col Ret. USAF

Jul 18, 2025

Timothy Joseph Byrne Lt Col Ret. USAF, age 72, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025. Born in Washington, DC, Tim was the beloved son of the late Leo Joseph Byrne and Jennie (Kozela) Byrne.

Tim is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 40 years, Jacquelyn Ann Byrne (née Hribar). He was a loving...

Tom Watson

Tom Watson

Jul 16, 2025

Thomas Dale Watson, age 81, of Darlington, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home, with family by his side, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Born in Colora, Maryland, he was the son of the late Bledsue George Watson and Ester Halie (Anderson) Watson.

Known to most as Tom, he was the beloved husband of 62 years to Barbara Lee Watson (née...