Obituaries

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

Joyce Wright O'Connor

Joyce Wright O'Connor

Sep 3, 2020

Joyce Wright O'Connor, age 94, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on September 3, 2020 at her home. Born in Oneida, New York, she was the daughter of Charles Lester and Nina (Felker) Wright and wife of the late William Aloysius O'Connor Jr. Joyce loved being with her family. She enjoyed going to the beach at the Jersey Shore, traveling...

Edward M. Fraczkowski

Edward M. Fraczkowski

Sep 3, 2020

Edward M. Fraczkowski, age 59, of Forest Hill, Maryland passed away on September 3, 2020 at his home. Born in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Edward Leonard Fraczkowski and Alice (Bianchetti) and husband of 33 years to Rhonda Leigh (Torrence) Fraczkowski. Edward was a Principal Fire Protection Engineer for EBL Fire Engineering for over 30 years....

Matthew Shade Buchanan

Matthew Shade Buchanan

Sep 2, 2020

Matthew Shade Buchanan, age 33, of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away on September 2, 2020. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he is the son of Larry Buchanan and Tammy (Roberts) Ruff and her husband, Richard Ruff, of Jarrettsville. A veteran of the U.S. Marines, he worked as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry. Matthew loved skateboarding, bike riding, cars and...

Howard Edward Robinson Sr.

Howard Edward Robinson Sr.

Sep 2, 2020

Howard Edward Robinson Sr., age 79, of Forest Hill, Maryland passed away on September 2, 2020 at his home. Born in Fallston, Maryland, he was the son of James and Agnes (Stewart) Robinson. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served our country in the Vietnam War for 2 years and worked as a produce manager for the U.S. Government....

Veronica Ferris

Veronica Ferris

Sep 1, 2020

Veronica Ferris, age 93, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on September 1, 2020 at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Lewis Albert and Lillian (Salisbury) Saylor and wife of 71 years to Martin Andrew Ferris, III. Formerly of Cockeysville and later Ocean Pines, MD. Veronica worked in the...

John J. Dinger

John J. Dinger

Sep 1, 2020

John J. Dinger, age 79, of Bel Air Maryland passed away on September 1, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Dubois, Pennsylvania, he was the son of John F. and Isabelle Beatrice (Berry) Dinger. John graduated from Penn State University as a Business Major in 1964 and was immediately drafted into the U.S. Army,...

Lloyd Ward Gruse

Lloyd Ward Gruse

Sep 1, 2020

Lloyd W. Gruse, age 94, of Joppa, MD died on September 1, 2020. Born December 4, 1925 of the late William E. Gruse and Essie V. Gruse. His wife Gertrude B. Gruse of 29 years preceded him in death on April 20, 1986. He is survived by a son James R. Gruse, wife Bonnie L. Gruse and Vincent L. Gruse...

Gerda Elise Garcia

Gerda Elise Garcia

Aug 31, 2020

Gerda Elise Garcia, age 86, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on August 31, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Nuremberg, Germany, she was the daughter of Wilhelm Karl and Frieda (Kalb) Franke and wife of 63 years to Samuel F. Garcia. Gerda was the Executive Secretary for Project Manager Smoke when she retired from...

Ria Van Zuylen

Ria Van Zuylen

Aug 30, 2020

Maria “Ria” Van Zuylen, 65, returned to her heavenly home, on August 30, 2020, after a valiant battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Born, on April 7,1955, in Bronkhorstspruit, South Africa, Ria was the daughter to the late Danie and Hester Erasmus,...

Robert Comire

Robert Comire

Aug 29, 2020

Robert Comire, age 73, of Belcamp, Maryland passed away on August 29, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, he was the son of Albert Armond and Alice (DuBois) Comire and husband of 53 years to Sandra J. (Binney) Comire. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and a Vietnam Veteran....

Dolores M. Huff

Dolores M. Huff

Aug 29, 2020

Dolores Mary Huff (nee Del Favero), died on August 29, 2020. She was the beloved wife to the late Raymond Oswald Huff of which 56 years of marriage were shared. Dolores was born on April 20, 1928 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Emma Belfi and William Del Favero. She spent her youth in the Avondale area of Cincinnati. Dolores...

Charles "Chuck" S. Solomon

Charles "Chuck" S. Solomon

Aug 28, 2020

Charles "Chuck" S. Solomon, age 77, of Conowingo, Maryland passed away on August 28, 2020 at his home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Charles and Mildred (Nalls) Solomon. A veteran of the U.S. Army reserve, Charles worked as a Director of Property Accounting for CSX Railroad where he later retired in 2007 after 58...

Chris Hall

Chris Hall

Aug 28, 2020

Chris Hall, age 72, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on August 28, 2020 at BeeBe Medical Center in Lewes, Delaware. Born in Saxton, Virginia, he was the son of Preston and Joyce (Linton) Hall. He worked as a crane operator for a construction company and loved being on the boat and crabbing and his motorcycle. Preston is survived by his...

Willard Alton Rutherford

Willard Alton Rutherford

Aug 28, 2020

Willard Alton Rutherford, age 78, of Street, MD passed away on August 28, 2020 at his home. Born in Magnolia, MD, he was the son of the late George and Hannah (Jones) Rutherford. He attended North Harford High School and worked for Guercio's in Bel Air, Bata Shoe Co. in Belcamp and Grumman Aerospace in Glen Arm. He enjoyed farming,...

Irene Cook

Irene Cook

Aug 27, 2020

Irene Cook, age 86, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on August 27, 2020 at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Shelby Gap, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Howard and Hattie (Wright) Oaks. A homemaker, she was a member of Sovereign Grace Church. Irene enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, reading the Bible, walking and spending time...

Charles Edward Simms

Charles Edward Simms

Aug 26, 2020

On August 26, 2020, Charles E. Simms Jr. of Joppa, Maryland passed away peacefully at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer with his wife by his side. He was the son of Charles E. Simms Sr. and Florence H. (Phipps) Simms of Baldwin, Maryland. He was the devoted husband of Dennis (Lambert) Simms for 68 years. He is...

Annabelle N. Fleck

Annabelle N. Fleck

Aug 25, 2020

Annabelle N. Fleck, age 88, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on August 25, 2020 at her home. Born in Lees Cross Roads, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Ira Kenedy and Anna Mae (Handshaw) Noel and wife of Donald R. Fleck. She enjoyed trips to the beach and playing golf. In addition to her husband, Annabelle is survived by her...

Vito A. Favarola Sr.

Vito A. Favarola Sr.

Aug 25, 2020

Vito A. Favarola, Sr., 85, of Jarrettsville, MD passed away on August 25, 2020. Vito was the loving spouse of the late Janice (Brown) Favarola; step father of, Troy (Dale) Snyder and Gary (Amy) Snyder. Also survived by sister, Patricia Simon; nephews, Kenneth (Morgan) Simon and Michael (Rachel) Simon; and Vito Favarola, Jr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be...

Arlene Smith Myers

Arlene Smith Myers

Aug 25, 2020

Arlene Smith Myers, age 81, of Ephrata, Pennsylvania passed away on August 25, 2020 at Maple Farms in Akron, Pennsylvania. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Rex and Ida (Daugherty) Bishop and wife of Richard Myers and the late William B. Smith Jr. A homemaker, she loved to listen and sing gospel music, crochet and was an...

Charles "Charlie" Marll

Charles "Charlie" Marll

Aug 24, 2020

Charles "Charlie" Marll, age 93, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on August 24, 2020 at his home. Born in Joppa, Maryland, he was the son of George William and Mamie Ella (LaPontier) Marll and husband of almost 60 years to Marjorie Cora (Banks) Marll, they would have celebrated their 60th anniversary in November. He was a veteran of the U.S....