Obituaries

Apr 13, 2025

Apr 13, 2025

Apr 12, 2025

Apr 12, 2025

William (Bill) George Ackerman Jr., age 66, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2025.

Born in Deep River, Connecticut, he was the beloved son of the late William and Marjorie (Holmes) Ackerman. A proud veteran of the United States Army, William served his country for 12 years as a track vehicle mechanic and motor transport operator....

Apr 12, 2025

Patricia A. Hershberger, age 85, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on April 12, 2025, at Loving Care Assisted Living in Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Born in Beckley, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John Baldwin and Nellie (Huffman) Buettner and the beloved wife of the late Russell Hershberger.

Patricia retired from Mercy Medical Center, where she served as the...

Apr 11, 2025

Donald Lee Walker, age 88, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025.

Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Donald was the son of the late George and Mildred (Edmonston) Walker and the beloved husband of 65 years to Shirley J. Walker. They were married in 1959-on the day of an NFL Championship Game-and together built a beautiful...

Apr 9, 2025

Ronald Thomas Hlopak, age 83, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Sparrows Point, Maryland, Ron was the son of the late Michael and Isabella (Lock) Hlopak. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Norman) Hlopak; together they shared a devoted partnership and would have celebrated 50...

Apr 9, 2025

Thomas Jackson, age 69, of Monkton, Maryland passed away on April 9, 2025, at Sterling Care in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of James and Evelyn (Thomas) Jackson.

Thomas is survived by his sisters, Barbara Trott, and Iris and her husband William Holloway and many nieces, nephews, and great nephews.

In addition to his parents, he...

Apr 8, 2025

Suddenly yet peacefully Dennis Anthony Wildberger, age 63, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on April 8, 2025 in his home that was always full of love and laughter. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Mary Jane (Marino) Wildberger and the late William Wildberger and husband of Doreen (Allanach) Wildberger.

Dennis is survived by his daughter, Lily Wildberger; sons,...

Apr 8, 2025

Christopher Glenn Tappan, 50, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, at his home in Fallston, MD, surrounded by loved ones. He grew up in Rockville Centre, Long Island, NY, and his life was a testament to his loving, selfless, and faith-filled nature. These qualities defined him as a person and were evident to all who were fortunate enough to...

Apr 8, 2025

George Joseph Bond, age 69, of Delta, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 8, 2025, at Sterling Care Forest Hill in Forest Hill, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, George was the beloved son of the late George and Margaret (Kramer) Bond. He was a graduate of Bel Air High School and went on to attend Harford Community College and obtain an AA...

Apr 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of James Robert DeCapite, 73, of Bel Air, Maryland. Jim passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Romeo and Eleanor DeCapite, Jim attended St. Edward High School where he achieved ten varsity letters in track, cross country and bowling. He met...

Apr 7, 2025

Erin Nulf, age 53, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on April 7, 2025, in Forest Hill. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of Gerald and Patricia (Heagy) Rohe and the devoted wife of Michael Nulf, with whom she shared 33 years of marriage.

After having their three children, Erin pursued her passion for helping others by attending...

Apr 7, 2025

Joseph Blaine Costello, age 73, of Belcamp, Maryland, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Cancer on April 7, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Joe was the son of the late Esther (Leppigen) Martin and the beloved husband of the late Gail (Patrick) Costello. A proud Philadelphia sports enthusiast, he was a lifelong fan of the Eagles, Flyers, and Phillies....

Apr 7, 2025

As spring symbolizes new beginnings and growth in the natural world around us , Ruth Frances Rennie, 78, of Joppa, Maryland, completed her earthly journey on April 7, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air.

Born to Charles and Alvera (Weggel) Fritz in Baltimore, Ruth's life was defined by the deep connections she formed and nurtured. For 53 beautiful...

Apr 7, 2025

David E. Renard, age 89, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, at Viva Assisted Living at Bel Air.

Born in New Rochelle, New York, David was the son of the late Edward and Margaret (Bailey) Renard, and the beloved husband of the late Annette (Silman) Renard. He grew up in Milford, Connecticut, spending summers as a...

Apr 6, 2025

Patrick Michael McCracken, age 81, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Patrick was the son of the late William and Paulina (Voegeline) McCracken. He was the beloved husband of Donna McCracken, with whom he shared many joyful years of love, laughter, and adventure.

A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Patrick carried...

Apr 6, 2025

Elizabeth "Bette" Morgan Scarborough, 94, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025, at Amazing Grace Assisted Living in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Fallston, Maryland, Bette was the daughter of the late Carroll and Mary Irene (Amoss) Morgan. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edmund Scarborough, Jr.

Bette was an organist at Friendship Methodist for...

Apr 5, 2025

Susan Daley Bailey

11/28/41-4/5/25

We mourn the passing of Susan Bailey, who passed away on 4/5/25. Born in Baltimore on 11/28/41 to Joseph I. Bauer Sr. (Father) and G. Ellison Owens (Mother). She later moved out to Harford County (Bar Harbor Area). She graduated from Edgewood Senior High School in 1960. She lived in Harford County her entire life.

Susan has been married...

Apr 4, 2025

Virginia Myers Billings, age 89, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on April 4, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. She was born in Iredell, North Carolina, to the late Claude Price Crouse and Fern Betty (Hayes) Crouse and was the beloved wife of the late Ray Lester Billings.

Virginia is survived by her daughters, Cynthia (Jack)...