Obituaries

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

Dorothy R. Stambaugh

Dorothy R. Stambaugh

Nov 14, 2021

Dorothy R. Stambaugh, age 96 of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on November 14, 2021 surrounded by her family at home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Gilbert and Margaret (Seeders) Kennedy and wife of 43 years to the late Wilbur Stambaugh. She worked as a Supervisor of Employee Benefits for Alexander & Alexander insurance company. She...

Charles Walter Hawks "Brown"

Charles Walter Hawks "Brown"

Nov 13, 2021

Charlie Walter Hawks “Brown”, age 83, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on November 13, 2021 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Campbell County, Virginia, he was the son of Charlie and Merlo (Hackworth) Hawks. He worked as a driver for a concrete company and enjoyed hunting, fishing, tending to his garden and he really...

Anna S. Tipton

Anna S. Tipton

Nov 13, 2021

Those who desire may make a contribution to Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 307, Jarrettsville, MD 21084.

 

The family is asking for masks to be worn while in the facility.

Robert "Bob" Keith Rockwood

Robert "Bob" Keith Rockwood

Nov 12, 2021

Robert K. Rockwood, age 87 of Fallston, MD, passed away on November 12, 2021. Born in Jamestown, NY, he was the son of the late Neil D. Rockwood and Geraldine Whittlesey.

He was devoted to his family and his church. He enjoyed photography, woodworking and gospel music. He graduated from Arcade Central High School in 1952, John Brown University in...

Richard Alessio Vitek

Richard Alessio Vitek

Nov 12, 2021

Rick Vitek was born on December 6, 1961, and was the beloved son of Albert Frank Vitek and Jane Catherine Cosentino Vitek, who predeceased him.  He is survived by his brother Greg (Laurie), nephew Alan (Lauren) and Adeline, Finley and Navy, and nephew Brannan of Gainesville, GA, and by brother Rodney (Joann), and nephew Ben and niece Lilly of Highland,...

Donald Lee Soul

Donald Lee Soul

Nov 12, 2021

 

Donald Soul, age 76, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on November 12, 2021 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, he was the son of the late Charles and Alice (Long) Soul and husband of Betty (Coldiron) Soul.

In addition to his wife, Donald is survived by his daughter, Connie S. Kern....

John Wesley Harkins

John Wesley Harkins

Nov 10, 2021

John Harkins, age 72, of Forest Hill, Maryland passed away on November 10, 2021 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Harford County, Maryland, he was the son of the late Harold and Ann (Lynch) Harkins and husband of M. Phyllis Harkins for 36 years.

John loved his wife Phyllis very much and his family, dogs,...

Tammy Lynn Lyons

Tammy Lynn Lyons

Nov 9, 2021

Tammy Lynn Lyons formerly of Havre de Grace, Md. was born on April 16, 1961, and passed away on November 9, 2021 at the age of 60. She was preceded in death by her loving parents Jack and Jane Lyons and is survived by her brother Jack Lyons Jr. and nephew Brandon Lyons. She is loved by all of her family...

Audrey Elizabeth Gross

Audrey Elizabeth Gross

Nov 9, 2021

Audrey Elizabeth Gross, 94, of Woodleaf, North Carolina, formerly of Joppa, Maryland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the Novant Health Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury, NC on November 9, 2021.

 

She was the daughter of the late Thomas Eichelberger and Gertrude McCoy Eichelberger, born in Carroll County, Md. on May 14, 1927.She was preceded...

Elizabeth Gelene Haulsey

Elizabeth Gelene Haulsey

Nov 8, 2021

Elizabeth Gelene Haulsey, age 93, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on November 8, 2021 at Lorien Bulle Rock in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Born in Yadkinville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Elsie Mae (Crouse) Edwards. She enjoyed watching the Baltimore O’s and talked about all the players as though she knew them personally....

Charles "Chuck"  W. Ruzicka

Charles "Chuck" W. Ruzicka

Nov 7, 2021

On November 7, 2021, Charles “Chuck” Ruzicka, age 85, of Abingdon, MD passed away at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD.  Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Charles and Ethel (Riley) Ruzicka. Chuck was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served from 1956 to 1960.  He enjoyed tennis and boating and...

Alexandros Dimitrios Meritis

Alexandros Dimitrios Meritis

Nov 7, 2021

If desired, contributions can be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc., 912 Killian Hill Road, S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047.

Martin "Pat" Ferris

Martin "Pat" Ferris

Nov 7, 2021

Martin "Pat" Ferris, age 96, of Ocean Pines, Maryland passed away on November 7, 2021 at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Martin and Caroline (Schilp) Ferris and husband of the late Veronica Ferris. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and fought as an artillery noncommissioned...

John Bernard Cassant Sr.

John Bernard Cassant Sr.

Nov 6, 2021

John Bernard Cassant, Sr., age 80, of Baltimore, Maryland passed away on November 6, 2021 at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Queensbury, New York, he was the son of the late Bernard and Josephine (White) Cassant.  He was a US Marine Corps Veteran serving during the Vietnam Era.  He was a member of the Steel...

Evelyn A. Bailey

Evelyn A. Bailey

Nov 6, 2021

Evelyn A. Bailey, age 77, of Darlington, Maryland passed away after a battle with cancer on November 6, 2021 at Sterling Care Riverside in Belcamp, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Joseph Greashan and Ada Bailey. Evelyn Bailey was a caring generous person who devoted most of her life taking care of others. One of her...

Steven Howard Archer

Steven Howard Archer

Nov 6, 2021

Steven Howard Archer, age 30, of Havre de Grace, Maryland passed away on November 5, 2021, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he is the son of Howard Archer and Michelle Dietsch. He was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. In his spare time enjoyed working on cars especially his Acura.      ...

Carole R.  Phass

Carole R. Phass

Nov 4, 2021

Carole R. Phass, age 79, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on November 4, 2021 at her home in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Helena, Montana, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Laura (Six) Hicks.

 

She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crafts, playing the piano and ukulele, skiing, ice skating, family events and trips and spending time with her grandchildren.

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Irene Stefanie Dudek

Irene Stefanie Dudek

Nov 4, 2021

Irene Stefanie Dudek, age 73, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on November 4, 2021 at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Born in Osterhofen, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Ilona Mrozek and is the wife of Robert Dudek. Irene enjoyed spending time with her family, fashion, feeding birds, nature, Cross Stitch, and wrapping...

Paula E. Ward

Paula E. Ward

Nov 3, 2021

Paula E. Ward, age 67, of Fallston, Maryland passed away on November 3, 2021 at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Frances (Livezey) Ward. She retired from Benfield Electric where she worked as an accounting clerk.

She was an active member of Fallston United Methodist Church, served...