Obituaries

Local obituaries for Abingdon, Bel Air, Jarrettsville, MD, and surrounding areas.

Mark Stephen Ristau

Mark Stephen Ristau

Nov 11, 2024

Mark Stephen Ristau of Bel Air was joyfully and warmly welcomed into the Kingdom of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, November 11, after losing a bravely-fought battle with cancer. He was 67. 

Born in Green Bay, WI, Mark was the son of the late Pastor Gerald R Ristau and Carol A (Keller) Ristau Fry of Forest Hill. Mark was...

Lawrence Lambert King Jr.

Lawrence Lambert King Jr.

Nov 9, 2024

Lawrence Lambert King, Jr., age 88, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on November 9, 2024, at Sterling Care Bel Air in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Lawrence Lambert King Sr. and Sofia (Miller) Schuell.

Lawrence proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant after a distinguished...

Ronald Stephen Janiszewski

Ronald Stephen Janiszewski

Nov 7, 2024

Ronald Stephen Janiszewski, age 73, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on November 7, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Stephen and Lillian (Kommalan) Janiszewski and the beloved husband of Sue Janiszewski. Ronald was known for his strong and resilient demeanor, yet to those closest to him, he was a kind and gentle man, always...

Theresa Buccheri

Theresa Buccheri

Nov 6, 2024

Theresa Buccheri, age 66, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on November 6, 2024, at Sterling Care Riverside in Belcamp, Maryland. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and was the daughter of Jean (Keczmerski) Vitek and the late Robert Vitek. Theresa was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Buccheri. 

 

A woman full of life, Theresa was known for...

Deacon Victor R. Petrosino

Deacon Victor R. Petrosino

Nov 5, 2024

Victor Petrosino, who inspired students as an educator and touched many lives as an ordained minister, passed away suddenly on November 5th with family at his side. The longtime Harford County resident was 84 years old.

Over a career that spanned 33 years Victor taught social studies courses at Bel Air High, North Harford Middle and C. Milton Wright High. He...

Charles L. Nagle, Jr.

Charles L. Nagle, Jr.

Nov 3, 2024

Charles L. Nagle, Jr., age 89, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on November 3, 2024, at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Charles and Geneva (Smith) Nagle and the beloved husband of the late Ileen Boyd-Nagle.

A dedicated member of North Harford Baptist Church, Charles enjoyed a fulfilling career in commercial...

Patricia Elizabeth White

Patricia Elizabeth White

Nov 3, 2024

Patricia Elizabeth White (Kliskey) passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, at the age of 99. She joins her beloved husband, James Crandall White, Sr, and their son, James Crandall White, Jr. in heaven. Patricia was the daughter of David Kliskey and Mary Kelly, born in Gardner, Massachusetts.

Patricia graduated from Ashland High School and went on to obtain her...

Margaret Yick Yuk Leung

Margaret Yick Yuk Leung

Nov 2, 2024

Yick Yuk Leung, age 94, of Monkton, Maryland, passed peacefully in her sleep listening to music and bible verses on November 2, 2024, at Brightview Avondell in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Hong Kong, she was the beloved daughter of the late Stephen and Ana Ho Lo and the cherished wife of the late Leo Yuen Chit Leung. Known affectionately...

Gary D. Ballard

Gary D. Ballard

Nov 2, 2024

Gary D. Ballard, age 86, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, he was the cherished son of the late Ed and Doris Ballard and the devoted husband of Bonnie Ballard for 56 years.

Gary was a proud veteran and graduate of...

Kimberly Ann Leichliter

Kimberly Ann Leichliter

Nov 1, 2024

Kimberly Ann Leichliter, age 44, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on November 1, 2024. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of Barry and the late Susan Duritsky.

In addition to her father, Kimberly is survived by her sons, Erick D. Nauta of Joppa, MD, Kolin D. Nauta of Joppa, MD; daughter, Joelynn R. Nauta of Joppa, MD;...

Marge K. Purvis

Marge K. Purvis

Oct 31, 2024

The family of cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Margaret (Marge) K. Purvis of Bel Air, MD is sad to announce her passing on October 31, 2024, at 95 years old. 

Marge was born on July 11, 1929, to parents Mary (Marjia) (born in Croatia), and Luke (Luka) Klobuchar (born in Slovenia), in Gilbert, Minnesota. After graduating from Gilbert High School, she...

Carol Bonnie Scanlan

Carol Bonnie Scanlan

Oct 31, 2024

Carol Bonnie Scanlan, age 77, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on October 31, 2024. Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Emma (Bantley) Soloweigh and wife of Gerald Paul Scanlan. 

She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church, Bel Air, Maryland. She was a graduate of Penn State University and a dedicated booster...

Vera Marie Anderson

Vera Marie Anderson

Oct 27, 2024

Vera Marie Anderson, age 93, of Middle River, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024, at Accent Care at Franklin Square in Rosedale, Maryland. Born in New York, New York, she was the cherished daughter of the late Raymond Dury and Vera (Willis) Swanson and the beloved wife of the late Charles Anderson, Sr., with whom she shared a...

Stephanie Sodaro Esworthy

Stephanie Sodaro Esworthy

Oct 27, 2024

Stephanie Sodaro Esworthy, age 83, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024, at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, she was the beloved daughter of the late Anselm and Ella (Quotadamo) Sodaro and the devoted wife of the late Joseph L. Esworthy.

Stephanie was a dedicated public servant, serving as the Director...

Frances Margaret Schwartzman

Frances Margaret Schwartzman

Oct 26, 2024

Frances Margaret Schwartzman, age 80, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on October 26, 2024 at Wellspan York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Velma (Warren) Page and wife of Henry Richard Schwartzman. She was a longtime member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church and a volunteer and activities coordinator...

Keith Williams

Keith Williams

Oct 24, 2024

Keith Williams, age 87, of Joppa, Maryland, peacefully passed away on October 24, 2024, at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, Maryland. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was the beloved son of the late Donald Williams and Genevieve (Sopher) DeAngelo and the cherished husband of the late Teresa (Silva) Williams. Together, Keith and Teresa shared a remarkable 63 years of marriage, filled...

Dolores "Muffy" Gillespie

Dolores "Muffy" Gillespie

Oct 23, 2024

Dolores Margaret Gillespie, nee Williams, age 75, of Bel Air died October 23,2024 at her home surrounded by family.

Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland on June 29,1949, she was the daughter of Norman and Catherine Williams. She was a lifetime resident of Harford County, was in the final graduating class of St. Stephen's School and was most proud of graduating...

William "Bill" Andrew Stout Jr.

William "Bill" Andrew Stout Jr.

Oct 22, 2024

William "Bill" Andrew Stout Jr., age 86, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on October 22, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late William Andrew Stout, Sr. and Helen (Hranicka) Hayden and the beloved husband of the late Pauline (DeAtley) Stout to whom he was married for 59 years. Bill was a proud veteran of...

Gregory Allan Buchanan

Gregory Allan Buchanan

Oct 22, 2024

Gregory Allan Buchanan, age 69, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on October 22, 2024, at AccentCare at Franklin Square in Rosedale, Maryland. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Gregory was the son of the late Philip “Rufus” Buchanan and Betty (Harris) Miller and the beloved husband of the late Paula Kuhn.

Known to many as a DJ at G 103 at...

Calvin Eugene Weaver

Calvin Eugene Weaver

Oct 22, 2024

Calvin Eugene Weaver, age 94, of Churchville, Maryland, passed away on October 22, 2024, at Forest Hill Heights in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born to Everett and Elizabeth (McNutt) Weaver, he was the beloved husband of Doris (Powers) Weaver, with whom he shared 27 years of marriage.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, Gene had a deep passion for antique cars, particularly...

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