Obituaries

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

Betty Jane Messick

Betty Jane Messick

Oct 18, 2024

Betty Jane Messick, age 86, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John and Christina (Dietz) Ehrman and the beloved wife of Merrill A. Messick, Jr. for 65 years.

A devoted member of The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Betty was actively involved with the...

Lilah Claire Brest

Lilah Claire Brest

Oct 17, 2024

Lilah Claire Brest, of Aberdeen, Maryland passed away on October 17, 2024 at Franklin Square Hospital in Rosedale, Maryland. Born in Rosedale, Maryland, she was the daughter of Austin and Michelle (Kinne) Brest.

In addition to her parents, Lilah is survived by her grandfather, Brian Brest; grandmothers, Karen Brest, and Pamela Zelik; uncles, Thomas Kinne, Tyler Brest, and Bryant Mallory; aunt,...

Richard Daniel Campbell

Richard Daniel Campbell

Oct 17, 2024

Richard Daniel (Dan) Campbell, age 78, of Joppa, Harford County, Maryland went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2024. His departure was sudden and unexpected but quick, just like he prayed it would be. Born in Fountain Green, Harford County, Maryland, where he grew up on a farm, Dan was the son of the late James and...

Cherie Ann Johnson

Cherie Ann Johnson

Oct 16, 2024

Cherie Ann Johnson, age 74, of Thomasville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. She was born August 23, 1950, in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Luman Johnson and Anna Johnson.

Cherie graduated from Parkersburg High School, Class of 1968, where she toured Europe playing her violin with their classical orchestra. She then received her Bachelor's degree in...

Robert "Bobby" Edmund Lee Wolff, IV.

Robert "Bobby" Edmund Lee Wolff, IV.

Oct 15, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Edmund Lee Wolff IV, age 55, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on October 15, 2024, at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Bobby is the son of Robert Edmund Lee Wolff III and Diane Carol (Betz) Wolff. He had a deep love for his wife, dogs, the woods, and fishing. Known for his work...

Sue Ann Foster

Sue Ann Foster

Oct 15, 2024

Sue Ann Deise Foster, a resident of Bel Air, Maryland and Vero Beach, FL, passed peacefully on October 15th after a three-year plus battle with Medullary Thyroid Cancer. She was surrounded by family.

Despite having been diagnosed as an Insulin Dependent, Type 1 Diabetic at 11 years old, Sue remained an active and vibrant Diabetic for over 64 years. She exceeded...

Gail Boys

Gail Boys

Oct 15, 2024

Gail Boys, age 77, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024, at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in British Columbia, Canada, she was the cherished daughter of Joe and Ellen Jobes and beloved wife of David Boys. 

Gail's journey through life took her from the serene landscapes of Canada to the vibrant...

Kim Ryan

Kim Ryan

Oct 15, 2024

Kimberly "Kim" Ryan, age 45, of Darlington, Maryland, passed away on October 15, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, she was the beloved daughter of Kenneth Cox and Shirley (Olinger) Baity, stepfather Daniel Baity, and the devoted wife of 24 years to John R. Ryan.

Kim was a dedicated member of Sovereign Grace...

Amir Jeremiah Sponaugle

Amir Jeremiah Sponaugle

Oct 14, 2024

Amir Jeremiah Sponaugle, a radiant soul who graced our lives for five precious months, passed away on October 14, 2024, at Johns Hopkins Children's Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, he was the Cherished son of Christeana Sponaugle and Thomas Houston he entered the world at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. From the moment he arrived, Amir captivated...

Marshall "Ted" Theodore McRee

Marshall "Ted" Theodore McRee

Oct 14, 2024

Marshall "Ted" Theodore McRee, 77, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully in his home on October 14, 2024. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, he was the cherished son of the late George and Sophie (Coyner) McRee and the devoted husband of Lynda (St. Clair) McRee for 39 wonderful years.

A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Ted served as a helicopter...

Hattie Jean Bonham

Hattie Jean Bonham

Oct 13, 2024

Hattie Jean Bonham, age 81, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on October 13, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Bessie (Billings) Billings and the beloved wife of Robert William Bonham, with whom she shared 61 wonderful years of marriage.

Hattie was...

Eduardo Lara Panes

Eduardo Lara Panes

Oct 12, 2024

Eduardo Lara Panes, 80, of Baldwin, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at his home. Born in Sara, Iloilo, Philippines, he was the son of the late Salvadore Habagat Panes and Victoria Lara Panes.

Eduardo had a lifelong passion for fishing and was known for his remarkable talent as a mechanic. He had a gift for working on cars...

Marlyne I. O'Malley

Marlyne I. O'Malley

Oct 11, 2024

Marlyne I. O'Malley, age 71, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024. Born in Berea, Ohio, she was the daughter of John and Irma (Grimm) Pugel and the beloved wife of John O'Malley.

For 47 years, Marlyne was a devoted member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bel Air, where she sang in the choir and led...

John Kenneth Seippel

John Kenneth Seippel

Oct 10, 2024

Ken Seippel passed away at his home in Parkville, Maryland, on October 10, 2024, at the age of 104. He lived a professional life of service to American technology, working for Lockheed Martin, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

His leadership of the extended Seippel family after his discharge from the Air Force following World War II was marked by a...

Fred Sluder, Jr.

Fred Sluder, Jr.

Oct 9, 2024

Fred Sluder Jr., 78, Veteran and Longtime Mechanic, of Darlington, MD passed away on October 9th, 2024. A proud veteran, Fred dedicated 40 years of his life working as a mechanic at Enfield Equipment, where he found joy in working on tractors and earned the admiration of many for his hard work and expertise. 

Fred is survived by his beloved wife...

Russell Hunter Hall

Russell Hunter Hall

Oct 7, 2024

Russell Hunter Hall, 64, of Abingdon, MD, passed away on October 7, 2024. Born on August 18, 1960, in Wilkinsburg, PA, he was the younger of two sons of Joyce E. Hall and the late Ralph E. Hall of Level Green, PA.

Russell graduated from Penn-Trafford High School in Harrison City, PA, in 1978 and went on to earn a Bachelor...

Victoria Ann Roberts

Victoria Ann Roberts

Oct 7, 2024

Victoria Ann Roberts, age 79, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, at Franklin Square Hospital in Rosedale, Maryland. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the beloved daughter of the late Clifford and Mary (Miller) Johnson and the cherished wife of the late David Roberts.

Victoria was the heart of her family—a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother...

Linda Marie Dewey

Linda Marie Dewey

Oct 7, 2024

Linda Marie Dewey, age 78, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, at Madonna Heritage in Jarrettsville. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the cherished daughter of the late Eugene "Bud" Spamer and Nora (Funk) Spamer, and the devoted wife of Joseph Dewey.

A woman of deep faith, Linda was a dedicated member of Oak Grove...

Dewey Dale Rhodes

Dewey Dale Rhodes

Oct 6, 2024

D. Dale Rhodes of Aberdeen, Maryland went to be with our Lord on October 6, 2024. Born in Sharon, Maryland, he was the son of the late Rev. Dewey Glen Rhodes and Lily Joyce Caudill Rhodes. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 72 years, Thelma L. Ferguson Rhodes and one sister Darthey Pauline Comer.

In lieu of flowers donations...

Carl "Butch" Pachilis, Jr.

Carl "Butch" Pachilis, Jr.

Oct 6, 2024

Carl "Butch" Pachilis, Jr., age 70, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late Carl and Margaret (Mummert) Pachilis and the devoted husband of 19 years to Kimberly S. Pachilis.

Butch retired in 2017 after a fulfilling career. He continued to work part-time with Adrian Steel, where...

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