Obituaries

Dec 24, 2024

Dec 23, 2024

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

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...

Dec 19, 2024

Barbara Ewers Maines, age 86, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on December 19, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ida (Langley) Buser and the beloved wife of the late Letcher "Dick" Maines.

Barbara was a devoted member of St. Mark's Catholic Church in Fallston. She enjoyed a fulfilling career at Aberdeen Proving Ground,...

Dec 18, 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

Lawrence "Larry" Charles Minogue, age 68, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on December 17, 2024, at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Jerome and Theresa (Peach) Minogue and husband of Barbara (Smeton) Minogue.

Larry grew up in Randallstown, Maryland, and moved to Freeland, Maryland in 1968, along with...

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 College Graduate. He honorably served his country in the United States Army for two...

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...

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...