Obituaries

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

William Gaver Nicodemus Jr.

William Gaver Nicodemus Jr.

Jun 15, 2021

William Gaver Nicodemus Jr., 86, of Jarrettsville, MD passed away Monday, June 15, 2021 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Bill was born February 7, 1935 in Baltimore City to the late William Gaver Nicodemus Sr. and the late Margaret Nicodemus. Bill served his country in the Army National Guard. He graduated from the University of Baltimore...

Retha Mae Wilson

Retha Mae Wilson

Jun 14, 2021

Retha Mae Wilson, age 92, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on June 14, 2021 at home, surrounded by her family. Born in Ennice, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Kellie and Loda (Bedsaul) Murphy and loving wife of 55 years to the late Edward Carl Wilson. Retha was an active lifetime member of Oak Grove Baptist Church...

Ann Theresa Hoppa

Ann Theresa Hoppa

Jun 13, 2021

Ann Theresa Hoppa, age 89, of Berlin, Maryland passed away peacefully on June 13, 2021, in Jarrettsville, Maryland surrounded by her family. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret Connelly and wife of the late Raymond E. Hoppa Sr. Ann is survived by her children Raymond Hoppa, Jr. and his wife Becky, Patrick...

Thomas Michael Maciag

Thomas Michael Maciag

Jun 12, 2021

Thomas Maciag, known to his friends and family as “Mace” or “Maceman”, a loving husband, caring father, amazing grandfather and a loyal friend has taken his last breath on June 12th, 2021 at the age of 69 in his home in Bel Air Maryland. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Maciag; his daughters and their families: Erica &...

Bill  William Wesley Bennett

Bill William Wesley Bennett

Jun 10, 2021

William Wesley Bennett born July 4, 1957, at age 63 he passed away on June 10, 2021 in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Calvin and Ruby (Baker) Bennett. Bill grew up in Fallston MD and remained in Harford County. Bill started working for his father driving a dump truck and continued on as...

Helen T. Fitta

Helen T. Fitta

Jun 10, 2021

Helen Teresa Fitta, age 88, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on June 10, 2021 at her home. Born in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of the late Anna and Paul Obrycki and loving, dedicated and supportive wife of 63 years to the late Eugene R. Fitta, Jr. Helen's career included working many years as a medical secretary....

Richard C. Haiber

Richard C. Haiber

Jun 9, 2021

Richard C. Haiber, age 78, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on June 9, 2021 at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, Maryland. Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, he was the son of Raymond and Anne (Kane) Haiber. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and worked as a CPA in banking. He was a member of American Legion of...

William Dewey Dula

William Dewey Dula

Jun 9, 2021

William Dewey Dula, age 76, of Havre de Grace, Maryland passed away on June 9, 2021 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, he was the son of the late Clinard Dewey Dula and Dallas (Michael) Barnette and husband of 47 years to Patricia (Beall) Dula. He was a veteran of the U.S...

Luther Showalter Jr.

Luther Showalter Jr.

Jun 8, 2021

Luther Showalter Jr., age 93, of Street, Maryland passed away on June 8, 2021 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Springfield, Illinois, he was the son of Luther and Alvina (Fuiten) Showalter. A veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marines, he served our country in WWII and went on to work as a maintenance foreman for...

Virginia Edith Keane

Virginia Edith Keane

Jun 8, 2021

Virginia Edith Keane, age 79, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on June 8, 2021 at her home. Born in New York, New York, she was the daughter of Thomas Duncan and Edith (Williams) Fraser and the wife of her devoted, loving husband, William Patrick Keane Sr. They were married for 56 years. Virginia trained for a career as a registered...

Ronald David Burk Jr.

Ronald David Burk Jr.

Jun 7, 2021

Ronald David Burk Jr., age 46, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on June 7, 2021 at his home. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late Ronald David Burk Sr. and Diana Lee Goekeler and husband of Cynthia Marie (Phelan) Burk. He was known as Shorty or RB to a lot of his friends and family....

Patricia Ann Muirhead

Patricia Ann Muirhead

Jun 5, 2021

Patricia Ann Muirhead, age 86, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away peacefully on June 5, 2021. Born in Schenectady, New York, she was the daughter of Gilbert F. and Dorothy R. (Pierce) Devine. Patricia was a loving mother and grandmother who worked hard and began her career in nursing at the University of Rochester. She went on to own her...

Rosanna Morlok Taylor

Rosanna Morlok Taylor

Jun 4, 2021

Rosanna Morlok Taylor, age 99, of Havre de Grace, Maryland passed away on June 4, 2021 at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Bel Air, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Abingdon, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Christian Louis and Nellie Lavinia (Ely) Morlok, and wife of the late James Alfred Taylor. Rosanna retired from Harford County Schools...

Mary  Ann Manly

Mary Ann Manly

Jun 4, 2021

Mary Ann Manly, age 67, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on June 4, 2021 at Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center in Baltimore, Maryland. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Casey) McCormley and the wife of David Manly. Anyone who knew Mary...

Audrie C. Oates

Audrie C. Oates

Jun 2, 2021

Audrie C. Oates, (nee Kempter) age 91, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on June 2, 2021 in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Charles and Dorothy Kempter and wife of the late John Raymond Oates Sr. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Kempter. Audrie...

George Casper Hiob

George Casper Hiob

May 31, 2021

George Casper Hiob, age 91, formerly of Aberdeen, MD, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Charles and Bertha (Kreafle) Hiob. Prior to retirement, he worked for the federal government as an Engineering Technician at Aberdeen Proving Ground. George was an avid and accomplished...

George Arnott Aitken Jr.

George Arnott Aitken Jr.

May 31, 2021

George Arnott Aitken, age 59, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on May 31, 2021 at his home in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Mineola, New York, he was the son of the late George and Geraldine (Sadlo) Aitken and husband of Susan Aitken. He enjoyed his work as an attorney and helping his clients. He was a family man...

John H. Brown

John H. Brown

May 30, 2021

John H. Brown, age 72, of Delta, Pennsylvania passed away on May 30, 2021 at his home. Born in Tazewell, Virginia, he was the son of Robert Brown Sr. and Hazel (Matthews) Brown. He worked for Tharpe and Green Feed Mill for over 30 years and retired from Dixie Construction in 2016 where he worked as a truck driver for...