Obituaries

Jan 4, 2025

Kathy Sue Donhauser, age 69, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home on January 4, 2025. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Vance Herman Pickle and Hazel Frances (Hash) Pickle.

A proud member of the Moose Lodge, Kathy had a warm, lively spirit and a passion for making life beautiful. She...

Jan 4, 2025

Jan 3, 2025

Alma M. Vittek, age 97, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away on January 3, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of John and Pearl (Meade) Jessop and the beloved wife of John Vittek, with whom she shared 47 years of marriage.

Alma had a zest for life that shone brightly in everything she did. She loved visiting casinos and...

Jan 3, 2025

Kenneth D. Hensley, age 64, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on January 3, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Kenneth was the beloved son of Ruby Pauline (Coldiron) Burgin and the late Kenneth James Hensley.

Kenneth was a man who enjoyed life’s simple pleasures, spending much of his time fishing, deer...

Jan 3, 2025

Frank James Martino, 63, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late John and Marilyn (Freitag) Martino.

Frank had a zest for life and a passion for good food, whether cooking in his family’s restaurant, making meals for loved ones, or enjoying some crabs with those...

Jan 1, 2025

Susan is preceded in death by her husband William Cooley and her parents Louis and Margaret Loeffler (Harper). Susan loved animals, especially dogs. She enjoyed shopping after retirement and was a collector of Teddy Bears.

Dec 31, 2024

Dec 31, 2024

Dec 31, 2024

Larry Michael Komenda Sr., 71, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Miami, Florida, he was the beloved son of John and Ruth (Wagner) Komenda and the devoted husband of Annette (Massoni) Komenda, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and partnership since their first meeting on...

Dec 31, 2024

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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...

Dec 30, 2024

Daniel R. Scheffler, age 63, of Belcamp, Maryland, passed away on December 30, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Hardin, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Ottmar and Lucia (Scheffka) Scheffler and the beloved husband of Patrizia (Friggi) Scheffler for 30 years.

Daniel retired in May 2023 after over 36 years of dedicated...

Dec 30, 2024

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Polly Virginia Shunk

On December 30, 2024; our precious mother, Polly Virginia Shunk (nee Harris), 77, entered into the presence of the Lord and into the waiting arms of her true love, Bill. She died peacefully at her home in Edgewood, MD. With family...

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

Diana Lynn Thomas, age 64, of Street, Maryland, passed away on December 30, 2024. Born in Aurora, Colorado, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Maria G Bowie.

Diana loved spending time outdoors, whether boating and enjoying the water during the summer months, tending to the flower garden, or visiting the beach. She had a passion for the Renaissance...

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