Obituaries

Mar 26, 2025

Mary Susan Thompson, age 75, of Bel Air, Md. passed away peacefully at home with her brother, David, at her side on March 26, 2025. Susan was a life-long resident of Bel Air, Harford County. She was the daughter of the late J. Roger and Margaret (Burkins) Thompson and the granddaughter of the late Elder F.E. and Maude Thompson and...

Mar 7, 2025

Sandra Langston, 66, Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother

Sandra Langston, age 66, passed away on March 7, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Holt, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Betty (Van Steelant) Drier and the devoted wife of Michael Langston.

A proud veteran of the...

Mar 22, 2025

Carlos Eduardo Green-Ortiz passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at the age of 90 in Bel Air, Maryland. Born on December 19, 1934, Carlos led a life marked by dedication, kindness, and a deep love for his family, friends and animals.

He was a graduate of Barranquitas High School and later honed his skills at the Police Academy of San...

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Theresa Mincher, age 67, of Aberdeen, Maryland, on April 2, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Vera (Teraskiewicz) Kazura, and the devoted wife of over 40 years to the late Kenneth Roger Mincher, Sr.

Helen was a loving wife, mother,...

Mar 30, 2025

Thomas L. Watchinsky, Sr., 82, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on March 30, 2025, at Franklin Square Hospital in Rosedale, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Samuel and Mabel (Williams) Watchinsky and the loving husband of the late Ethel Charlene Watchinsky.

Thomas proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. He...

Mar 29, 2025

Ira H. Welsh Jr., 89, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on March 29, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Ira and Marie (Weidyener) Welsh and the loving husband of Cecelia Marquard Welsh for nearly 70 years.

Ira was a dedicated member of the BGE Employee...

Mar 29, 2025

Wanda Kay Cornwell, age 76, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on March 29, 2025, at her home. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of Cecil Elihu Cornwell and Jeanette Allene (Cox) Cornwell.

In her younger years, Wanda enjoyed playing softball and pursuing photography. She had a passion for working with tools and took pride in building...

Mar 28, 2025

Mar 26, 2025

Patricia Lee Garner, age 74, of Fork, Maryland passed away on March 26, 2025, at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Bernard and Margaret (Durding) Garner. She was involved Kingsville Civic Association. Patricia had retired from the Baltimore County Library Association where she worked as a librarian at the...

Mar 26, 2025

Mar 26, 2025

Marvin Alden Genshaw, a beloved husband, father, and friend from Bel Air, MD passed away on March 26, 2025 at the age of 85. He was born September 24, 1939 in Petoskey, MI to Alden E. and Ella M. Genshaw. He is survived by his second wife Martha Brickett Harris, a sister, Elaine Kibbe (Bill) of Petoskey, MI, two daughters,...

Mar 25, 2025

Wayne Louderback, age 78, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on March 25, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Ivan and Margaret (Raisler) Louderback, and the beloved husband of Judy (Riggleman) Louderback.

Wayne was a loving husband and father who found joy in both his work and...

Mar 23, 2025

Loren Dean Deckard age 85, of Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 23, 2025.

Born in Athens, Illinois, Loren was the son of the late John and Ruth (Clemens) Deckard and the loving husband of Mary Jane (Diveley) Deckard for 64 years.

Loren was a devoted servant of the Lord throughout his life. He was a founding minister for two new churches:...

Mar 22, 2025

Julia Ann Persky, age 90, of Bel Air, passed away peacefully in the home that she loved for over fifty years on March 22, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late George Pohlman, Sr., and Julia Eierman.

Julia grew up in Baltimore, and was a champion tennis player, often taking the bus both ways to play...

Mar 22, 2025

Tavesia Maria Austin of Havre de Grace, MD was born on June 25th, 1960, to the late Henry Albert Jones and Phronnie Elizabeth (Lindsay) Jones. She answered her call to her heavenly home on March 22, 2025.

Education and knowledge were of paramount importance to Tavesia. She graduated from North East High school in 1978. Despite many challenges including traveling on...

Mar 22, 2025

Deborah "Debby" Ann Wilkinson, age 87, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on March 22, 2025, surrounded by family at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Cambridge, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Albert and Elizabeth Adele (Henry) Neal and the wife of the late Irvin F. Wilkinson, Jr., to whom she...

Mar 20, 2025

William Edward “Bill” Lanchak passed away peacefully on Thursday March 20, 2025 at 87 years of age at his home in Jarrettsville.

Bill was born September 8, 1937 in Baltimore City, MD to the late Michael Lanchak and Adelaide Mary Dunnigan. He was the older brother of Catherine Fackett who preceded him in death. The family lived in Canton where he...