Obituaries

Sep 27, 2024

Ralph Benjamin Clayton, Jr., age 52, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on September 27, 2024 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Ralph was the beloved son of Ralph Benjamin Clayton, Sr., and Thelma Irene (Robinson) Clayton.

A member of Fairview AME Church, Ralph was known for his hard work and dedication. He worked...

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Oct 15, 2024

Sue Ann Deise Foster, a resident of Bel Air, Maryland and Vero Beach, FL, passed peacefully on October 15th after a three-year plus battle with Medullary Thyroid Cancer. She was surrounded by family.

Despite having been diagnosed as an Insulin Dependent, Type 1 Diabetic at 11 years old, Sue remained an active and vibrant Diabetic for over 64 years. She exceeded...

Oct 15, 2024

Gail Boys, age 77, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024, at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in British Columbia, Canada, she was the cherished daughter of Joe and Ellen Jobes and beloved wife of David Boys. 

Gail's journey through life took her from the serene landscapes of Canada to the vibrant...

Oct 15, 2024

Kimberly "Kim" Ryan, age 45, of Darlington, Maryland, passed away on October 15, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, she was the beloved daughter of Kenneth Cox and Shirley (Olinger) Baity, stepfather Daniel Baity, and the devoted wife of 24 years to John R. Ryan.

Kim was a dedicated member of Sovereign Grace...

Oct 14, 2024

Oct 14, 2024

Marshall "Ted" Theodore McRee, 77, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully in his home on October 14, 2024. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, he was the cherished son of the late George and Sophie (Coyner) McRee and the devoted husband of Lynda (St. Clair) McRee for 39 wonderful years.

A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Ted served as a helicopter...

Oct 13, 2024

Hattie Jean Bonham, age 81, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on October 13, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Bessie (Billings) Billings and the beloved wife of Robert William Bonham, with whom she shared 61 wonderful years of marriage.

Hattie was...

Oct 12, 2024

Eduardo Lara Panes, 80, of Baldwin, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at his home. Born in Sara, Iloilo, Philippines, he was the son of the late Salvadore Habagat Panes and Victoria Lara Panes.

Eduardo had a lifelong passion for fishing and was known for his remarkable talent as a mechanic. He had a gift for working on cars...

Oct 11, 2024

Marlyne I. O'Malley, age 71, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024. Born in Berea, Ohio, she was the daughter of John and Irma (Grimm) Pugel and the beloved wife of John O'Malley.

For 47 years, Marlyne was a devoted member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bel Air, where she sang in the choir and led...

Oct 10, 2024

Ken Seippel passed away at his home in Parkville, Maryland, on October 10, 2024, at the age of 104. He lived a professional life of service to American technology, working for Lockheed Martin, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

His leadership of the extended Seippel family after his discharge from the Air Force following World War II was marked by a...

Oct 9, 2024

Fred Sluder Jr., 78, Veteran and Longtime Mechanic, of Darlington, MD passed away on October 9th, 2024. A proud veteran, Fred dedicated 40 years of his life working as a mechanic at Enfield Equipment, where he found joy in working on tractors and earned the admiration of many for his hard work and expertise. 

Fred is survived by his beloved wife...

Oct 7, 2024

Russell Hunter Hall, 64, of Abingdon, MD, passed away on October 7, 2024. Born on August 18, 1960, in Wilkinsburg, PA, he was the younger of two sons of Joyce E. Hall and the late Ralph E. Hall of Level Green, PA.

Russell graduated from Penn-Trafford High School in Harrison City, PA, in 1978 and went on to earn a Bachelor...

Oct 7, 2024

Victoria Ann Roberts, age 79, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, at Franklin Square Hospital in Rosedale, Maryland. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the beloved daughter of the late Clifford and Mary (Miller) Johnson and the cherished wife of the late David Roberts.

Victoria was the heart of her family—a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother...

Oct 7, 2024

Linda Marie Dewey, age 78, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, at Madonna Heritage in Jarrettsville. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the cherished daughter of the late Eugene "Bud" Spamer and Nora (Funk) Spamer, and the devoted wife of Joseph Dewey.

A woman of deep faith, Linda was a dedicated member of Oak Grove...

Oct 6, 2024

D. Dale Rhodes of Aberdeen, Maryland went to be with our Lord on October 6, 2024. Born in Sharon, Maryland, he was the son of the late Rev. Dewey Glen Rhodes and Lily Joyce Caudill Rhodes. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 72 years, Thelma L. Ferguson Rhodes and one sister Darthey Pauline Comer.

In lieu of flowers donations...

Oct 6, 2024

Carl "Butch" Pachilis, Jr., age 70, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late Carl and Margaret (Mummert) Pachilis and the devoted husband of 19 years to Kimberly S. Pachilis.

Butch retired in 2017 after a fulfilling career. He continued to work part-time with Adrian Steel, where...

Oct 5, 2024

George Youssef Abboud, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home in Bel Air, Maryland, on October 5, 2024. Born in Jaj, Lebanon, he was the son of Marie Yaacoub Abboud and the late Youssef George Abboud. He was also the loving husband of the late Louise Ann Abboud.

George embodied the classic immigrant success story. Fleeing civil strife in Lebanon...