Obituaries

Nov 15, 2024

Age 81, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland.

Born in Hendersonville, North Carolina, Sandra was the cherished daughter of the late Grover and Jane (Hill) Wiley and the beloved wife of Stephen Harris.

Sandra found her greatest joy in being a devoted grandmother, a role she held closest to her...

Jan 18, 2025

Arlen “Art” Baker, age 97 of Bel Air, MD passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 76 years to the late Nellie Mae Baker. Art was the owner/operator of Penn Wood Builders. He was known for his love of NASCAR and was a collector of NASCAR memorabilia. He was an old car enthusiast and...

Jan 17, 2025

Francis "Frank" J. McLhinney, age 82, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on January 17, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Francis and Catherine (Goldsborough) McLhinney and the beloved husband of Nora McLhinney.

Frank was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, dedicating part of his life to serving his country. A passionate sports fan, he...

Jan 17, 2025

Joseph Ignatius Cassilly, age 74, of Harford County, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home on January 17, 2025. Born in Belcamp, Maryland, he was the beloved son of Nancy (Webster) Cassilly and the late Robert Rogers Cassilly, Jr.

A proud patriot, Joseph served his country honorably as a U.S. Army Ranger during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Combat...

Jan 16, 2025

Patricia (McKenzie) Hufnal, age 67, long time resident of Philadelphia and most recently of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on January 16, 2025. Born in New York, Pat was the daughter of the late Dominic and Irene (Puhak) McKenzie and the beloved wife of the late Bob Hufnal Sr.

Pat had a remarkable ability to make friends wherever she went, radiating kindness...

Jan 15, 2025

James Augustus “Gus” Jacobs, 88, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2025. Born in Lynch, Kentucky, Gus was the son of the late Henry and Mildred (Taylor) Jacobs and the beloved husband of Susanne (Jeffrey) Jacobs, who he recently celebrated 56 years of marriage with.

Gus graduated with pride from The Citadel, Class of 1960,...

Jan 15, 2025

Jan 15, 2025

Ron Muko, age 61, of Owings, Maryland, passed away on January 15, 2025 surrounded by his family in Washington, D.C. Born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Herman and Mary (Kachurik) Muko and the beloved husband of Sharon (Rozic) Muko.

Ron was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving as an 0351 Anti-Tank...

Jan 14, 2025

Jan 14, 2025

Walter Michael Scowden, age 63, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on January 14, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Walter and Esther (Harrison) Scowden and the beloved husband of Lisa (LaPaglia) Scowden.

Walter was a devoted father and leader, deeply involved in the Boy Scouts of...

Jan 13, 2025

William Thomas Hicks, Jr. "Bill", age 81, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away on January 13, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Bel Air, Maryland, Bill was the son of the late William and Etta (Wildason) Hicks. He was the beloved husband of Pattie (Barber) Hicks, with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.

A...

Jan 13, 2025

Helen Pauline Maloyed, age 80, of Bastian, Virginia passed away on January 13, 2025 at her daughter’s home after a long illness. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Sargable) Kral and wife of the late David E. Maloyed; whom she was married to for 60 years. She was a dedicated...

Jan 12, 2025

Joan Louise Douglas, age 78, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025. Born in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruby (Havener) Bender and the beloved wife of Wayne Douglas.

A devoted member of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Joppa, Joan actively participated in church activities, including volunteering with the church food pantry. She...

Jan 12, 2025

Beverly Hall Brooks, age 77, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on January 12, 2025, at Brightview Assisted Living in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John and Rosalie (Harr) Hall.

Beverly was the beloved wife of Wilbert Brooks, Jr., with whom she shared 55 years of marriage. She retired after 27 years as...

Jan 11, 2025

The Reverend Maurice Arthur Arsenault, 87, of Westminster, MD and formerly Bel Air, MD passed away the morning of January, 11, 2025.

Born on November 18, 1937 in Springfield, MA he was the son of the late John and Irene (Vezina) Arsenault. Maurice “Maury” is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy (Mathias) Arsenault, his two daughters, Renee Rollison...

Jan 11, 2025

Joan M. Kopczynski (nee Moloughney), 90, of Bel Air, MD passed away on January 11, 2025, at Lorien nursing home in Bulle Rock, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the late daughter of Joseph and Elsa Moloughney. Joan worked for several years in New York City as an administrative assistant as well as several other...

Jan 11, 2025

Steven Thomas McDonald

Age 69, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on January 11, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Steve was the beloved son of the late Herbert and Margaret (Petersen) McDonald and the devoted husband of 41 years to Bonnie (Monaghan) McDonald. Steve proudly served his community as a Sergeant with the Baltimore County Police Department, retiring after 23 years...

Jan 10, 2025

Dolores Wallace, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 99, surrounded by her loved ones at her home. Born in Lutzenhardt, Germany, in the Black Forest, she was the daughter of Wilhem and Luzia (Klink) Hirth. A devoted wife, Dolores spent 51 years in Bel Air, Maryland, alongside her beloved husband of 62 years,...

Jan 10, 2025

Susan C. Goemmer, age 73, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on January 10, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Susan was the daughter of Murrill and Jean (Ey) Harple.

Susan grew up attending Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church and later became a dedicated member of The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, where she...

Jan 10, 2025

Edwin “Ed” Cornelius Sokel, Jr., age 90, of Parkville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, at Oak Crest Senior Living in Parkville. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Edwin was the beloved son of Edwin Cornelius Sokel Sr. and Catherine Elizabeth (Livingston) Sokel. He was the devoted and loving husband of the late Edna Sokel, with whom he shared 49...