Obituaries

Dec 11, 2024

Kermit Lamar Updegrove Jr. Age 82, of Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024. Born in Lykens, Pennsylvania, Kermit was the beloved son of the late Kermit and Mary (Lebo) Updegrove and the devoted husband of the late Linda (Weekly) Updegrove.

Kermit, also known as “Spike”, had a passion for education and dedicated 36 years to teaching Biology –...

Dec 19, 2024

Michael James Beck Sr., 77, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on December 19, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Michael was the son of the late Ernest and Frances (Cirri) Beck and the beloved husband of 60 years to Linda Darlene Beck.

Michael had a dedicated career as a Material Department Coordinator at General...

Dec 19, 2024

Dec 18, 2024

Karen Lee Brown, age 77, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on December 18, 2024. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Florence (Mahan) Brown.

Karen was a long-time member of Smith's Chapel United Methodist Church, where she shared her faith and fellowship with the congregation. Known affectionately as the "Cat Lady," Karen had...

Dec 18, 2024

Gilda J. Lomas, age 95, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, at Sterling Care Bel Air. 

Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the beloved daughter of the late Gildo Pivetta and Josephine Orlandi and the devoted wife of the late George Ralph Lomas. 

Gilda had a passion for sewing and found joy in creating beautiful pieces...

Dec 18, 2024

Anna Marie Joan Scharfe, affectionately known as "Rea”, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. She was 82 years old.

Born in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, Rea was the cherished daughter of the late Obediah and Victoria (Principe) Stevens. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Elwood “Jim”...

Dec 17, 2024

Dec 17, 2024

Salvatore "Sal" Joseph Curreri, age 76, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on December 17, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Carmello and Rose Curreri and the beloved husband of 36 years to Karin Curreri.

Sal was a proud Baltimore City High School Graduate. He honorably served his country in the United States Army for...

Dec 17, 2024

Alfred "Don" McMillion, age 85, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Aberdeen, Maryland.

Born in Hillsboro, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Samuel and Arma (Cohernour) McMillion and the devoted husband of 56 years to Phyllis "Jane" (Wilfong) McMillion. Jane lovingly shared that Don was a...

Dec 16, 2024

Amelia Brooke (Harris) Balmert, 93, of Bel Air, MD passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024 in Forest Hill, MD.  Born in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Walter A. Harris, SR. and Mary Edwardine (Bowling) Harris.  She graduated from Mt. de Sales Academy in 1949.  Mrs. Balmert was married to Donnell E. Balmert, for 62 years...

Dec 16, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we share the loss of our beloved family patriarch, Kenneth S. Deptol, age 83, of Edgewood, Maryland. Ken was the heart and anchor of our family, and his gentle, loving spirit will be deeply missed. We find comfort in knowing he is now reunited in heaven with his cherished wife of 45 years,...

Dec 16, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Preston (Libby) of Shawsville, Maryland, age 91, passed away December 16, 2024 at her home in White Hall. She was the daughter of Joshua L. Nelson and Marion R. Nelson. She was predeceased by one baby sister, Anne Laurie Nelson, and two brothers, Robert N. Nelson and William L. Nelson.She was a lifelong member of Bethel Presbyterian Church...

Dec 15, 2024

Dec 15, 2024

Ernest Milton Tracey, Jr., age 85, of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away on December 15, 2024, at FutureCare – Northpoint. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Ernest Milton Tracey, Sr. and Doris (Stinefelt) Robinson and husband of Carol (Pickle) Tracey. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Ernie worked as a carpenter and was...

Dec 14, 2024

Dec 14, 2024

J. Donald Thomann, age 93, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on December 14, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born at Misericordia Hospital in upper Manhattan, New York City on 12 July 1931. Mr. Thomann was raised by an aunt and uncle in Wilkes Barre, PA until February 1934 when rejoined his family and went...

Dec 14, 2024

Lois Marie Fritts, age 97, of Sykesville, Maryland, passed away on December 14, 2024, at Brightview Assisted Living of Bel Air in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Merle (Morris) Anderson and the beloved wife of the late Charles Fritts.

Lois lived a rich and fulfilling life. She was a member...

Dec 13, 2024

Charles "Buck" Joseph Kelso, 87, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Buck was the cherished son of the late William and Elizabeth (Siegmund) Kelso.

Buck graduated from Patterson High School in Baltimore and proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Army, completing two years of active duty...

Dec 12, 2024

Kathleen Ellen Steed, 71, of Parkville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, at Franklin Square Hospital in Rosedale. Born in Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Gladys Sloane. She was the beloved wife of Robert William Steed, Jr.

Kathleen enjoyed a variety of interests, including reading and writing mystery novels, exploring Christian sermons, and appreciating...

Dec 12, 2024

James J. Kennedy, 91, of Edgewood, MD passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in New York City, he was the son of Michael and Elizabeth (O'Shea) Kennedy (deceased).

A devoted husband for many years, James was predeceased by his wife, Elise (Hansen) Kennedy. They shared a love for Denmark, her...