Obituaries

Dec 31, 2024

Gary Thomas Russo, age 73, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024. Born in Staten Island, New York, Gary was the son of the late Joseph and Dolores (O'Boyle) Russo and the devoted husband of 51 years to his high school sweetheart, Joan Russo.

Gary had a passion for hard rock and loved playing the guitar. Known...

Dec 30, 2024

Dec 30, 2024

Betty Anne Poole, age 84, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on December 30, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Mary E. (Panzarella) Ragan and the beloved wife of the late Russell O. Poole.

Betty Anne worked for several years as an administrative assistant...

Dec 30, 2024

Dec 29, 2024

Blane Michael Boeri, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Maria, his two sons and their spouses Blane & Annie, Michael & Chelsea, grandchildren Serafina, Banks, and Castor, loving sister Michele, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, and nieces. Blane was preceded in death...

Dec 27, 2024

Carolyn Morrison, age 90, of Colora, Maryland, passed away on December 27, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Bernice (Krause) MacArthur.

Carolyn was married to her beloved husband, David Morrison, for 60 wonderful years. Their journey together began with their marriage at West Nottingham...

Dec 27, 2024

David C. Forties, age 77, of Churchville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, at Bel Air Assisted Living in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Cumberland, North Carolina, David was the son of the late Robert and Joan (Tuffnell) Forties and the beloved husband of Carolyn Jane Forties.

A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, David was a social member of...

Dec 27, 2024

Nancy Frances Wilson Pace, age 87, of Lititz, Pennsylvania passed away on December 27, 2024, Moravian Manor in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Born in Ashe County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late George and Bertha (Roten) Welch. Nancy retired from the US Government department of ARMY after 37 years of dedicated service. She was a former member of Oak...

Dec 27, 2024

Linda Ann Duncan, age 79, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on December 27, 2024, surrounded by her family at Gilchrist Hospice @ GBMC in Towson, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Emery Dunkle and Helen Rose (Shanberger) Dunkle.

Linda was a cherished member of the Bel Air Women's Club, St. Mark's Catholic Church,...

Dec 27, 2024

Dec 26, 2024

On December 26, 2024, Leonard Clayton Shaw Jr. of White Hall, MD passed away at the age of 74.

Leonard Shaw Jr., affectionately known as Mick by his family and friends, was born on November 6, 1950 in White Hall, MD to Leonard Clayton Shaw Sr. and Agnes Argatha Shaw. Mick graduated from Hereford High school in 1970. Upon graduation, he...

Dec 25, 2024

Roger Randall Butash, age 68, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away suddenly on December 25, 2024, at his home. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of Clarence Allen Butash and Betty Lynn (Moore) Butash, and the beloved husband of the late Dorine (Spurlin) Butash, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage. He had two daughters Kara Lynn Butash...

Dec 25, 2024

Kelso Miller, age 95, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Birds Nest, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William and Josie (Webb) Ward and the beloved wife of the late Richard Miller. Kelso was a devoted member of The Church of the Resurrection and...

Dec 24, 2024

Lorraine "Lorrie" Lepito, 73, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore. Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bernice (Bradley) Mecca. She shared a loving marriage of 50 years with her husband, Robert John Lepito, until their 50th wedding anniversary in April 2024. 

Lorrie...

Dec 23, 2024

Edna Age 97, of Parkville, Maryland, passed away on December 23, 2024, at Oak Crest Senior Living in Parkville. Edna who was born in Baltimore, Maryland, was the daughter of the late Thomas and Henrietta (Valiant) Hanrahan and the beloved wife of Edwin Sokel.

Edna attended Eastern High School and worked for the Telephone Company for 36 years. She was married...

Dec 23, 2024

Lillie Francis Miller, age 95, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on December 23, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Born in Crumpler, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Dewey Franklin and Bessie Mae (Hurley) Fowler. Lillie was the beloved wife of the late Charles (Dayton) Miller, with whom she shared 74 years of marriage. Together, they...

Dec 22, 2024

Holly Michelle Noss, age 54, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on December 22, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Michael Hauhn and Beth (Lurz) Smith and wife of 20 years to Aaron Noss. Baltimore born and raised, she was a huge Ravens fan and could always be...

Dec 20, 2024

Terri Dannettel passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024. Terri resided in Cockeysville, Maryland, with her life partner of 28 years, Brian Bayne. Originally from Harford County, Maryland, she was the daughter of Barbara K. Dannettel and the late Thomas Dannettel. 

Terri graduated from Bel Air High School in 1979. She had worked with Johns Hopkins University for over 20 years,...

Dec 20, 2024

Jacqueline Marie Maguire, age 92, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at her home. Born in Annapolis, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Maurice Peter Sternberg and Elizabeth Alice (Lee) Sternberg and the beloved wife of the late John R. Maguire.

Jacqueline was a woman of immense curiosity and an adventurous spirit. She and her...

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...