Obituaries

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

Zahra "Zohreh" Motamedi

Zahra "Zohreh" Motamedi

Jun 4, 2020

Zahra "Zohreh" Motamedi, age 63, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on June 4, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Born in Marvdasht, Iran, she is the daughter of Amanollah Motamedi and Ehteram Sedaghat of Shiraz, Iran. A homemaker, she enjoyed gardening, cooking and supporting her family. She was the ray of sunshine to everyone in her life. Zahra is...

Cecilia "Celie" Margaret Toms

Cecilia "Celie" Margaret Toms

Jun 3, 2020

Cecilia "Celie" Margaret Toms, age 78, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on June 3, 2020 at her home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Gerald and Cecilia (Angland) Robinson and wife of the late Roger Lee Toms. Cecilia was a busy mother helping with Cheer Leading, making costumes, Football, and teaching her children. She loved animals, traveling...

William Henry Tabeling Jr.

William Henry Tabeling Jr.

Jun 2, 2020

William Henry Tabeling Jr., age 66, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on June 2, 2020 at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late William and Elayne (Christian) Tabeling Sr. William is survived by his daughters, Brandy Leigh Tabeling, Priscilla Ann Tabeling, and Samantha Marie Tabeling; and sisters,...

Tricia M. Mermagen

Tricia M. Mermagen

Jun 2, 2020

Tricia M. Mermagen, age 50, of Aberdeen, Maryland passed away on June 2, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Baker and Joyce (Bailey) Nicholson. She graduated from MERVO High School in 1987 and worked at Madison Bank of Maryland Forest Hill Branch as an...

George Howard Mcintire

George Howard Mcintire

May 31, 2020

George Howard McIntire, a 35-year resident of Abingdon, MD, passed away May 31, 2020 at age 90. He was beloved husband for 62 years to Marie B. McIntire (nee Brown) and loving father of Holly L. MacIntyre, Melissa A. Maximov and Louisa B. McIntire-Brooks. He was a devoted grandfather to Jennifer Hollingsworth and great grandfather to Roman, Anaka, and Chevelle...

Christopher Doyle Reddy

Christopher Doyle Reddy

May 30, 2020

Christopher Doyle Reddy, age 46, of Aberdeen, MD passed away on May 30, 2020 at his home. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of William Doyle and Mary-Louise (Mendelis) Reddy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a certified LPN. In addition to his parents, Christopher is survived by his three sisters, Leah Bertrazon, Lisa Reddy...

Raymond "Woody" Clay Wood

Raymond "Woody" Clay Wood

May 29, 2020

Raymond "Woody" Clay Wood, age 90, of Fallston, Maryland passed away on May 29, 2020 at his home. Born in Churchville, Maryland, he was the son of Otis and Virginia (McMillan) Wood. Raymond worked for the former Harry T. Campbell Co. for 44 years. He was an avid hunter and did some taxidermy work. Raymond enjoyed decoy carving, loved lawn...

Zarifa Barnes Peddicord

Zarifa Barnes Peddicord

May 28, 2020

Zarifa Barnes Peddicord, age 100, of Timonium, Maryland passed away on May 28, 2020 at Stella Maris in Timonium, Maryland. Born in Clayton, Michigan, she was the daughter of Charles and Edith Agnes (Pouley) Cadoo and wife of the late Wilbur Peddicord. She was a member of Presbury United Methodist Church and its United Methodist Women. Zarifa liked crafting, sewing...

Savannah Elizabeth Lutz

Savannah Elizabeth Lutz

May 27, 2020

Savannah Elizabeth Lutz passed quietly from this life on May 27th. She was the wife of Scott Lutz and the daughter of LeAlyce Garrett and the late LTC Arthur W. Garrett. Savannah is also survived by her sister and brother in law Freda and Kevin Mann, her nephew Jacob Garrett of Bel Air and three sisters in Dayton, Ohio. She...

Dorothy E. Scharmann

Dorothy E. Scharmann

May 27, 2020

Dorothy E. Scharmann, age 98, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on May 27, 2020 at her home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Samuel and Lottie (Tracey) Ensor and wife of the late Robert Lee Scharmann, Sr. She was a faithful member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and was very active in The Holy Folders group. She...

Dorothy  Carolyn Smith

Dorothy Carolyn Smith

May 27, 2020

Dorothy Carolyn Smith, age 89, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on May 27, 2020 at her home. Born in Baltimore City, Maryland, she was the daughter of Alberto Damiani and Carrie Virginia (Price) Diffenderfer. Dorothy spent many years working as a secretary at a diverse range of fields which finally led her to University of Maryland where she worked for...

Peggy Joann  Gurovich-Caudle

Peggy Joann Gurovich-Caudle

May 27, 2020

Peggy Joann Gurovich-Caudle, age 67, of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away on May 27, 2020 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Roland Ernest and Delores Marion (Chalk) Riser and wife of Curtis D. Caudle. She loved to go for rides to nowhere. She was very easy going, loved word...

Patricia "Pati" Hassett

Patricia "Pati" Hassett

May 26, 2020

Patricia "Pati" Hassett, age 80, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on May 26, 2020 at Commonwealth Care (formerly Greenfields) in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Joseph and Stella (Kosko) Graczyk and wife of the late Peter Hassett. Patricia is survived by her daughters, Andrea Gomes, Kelly Cunningham, Danelee Born and Deadra Megert;...

Patricia Mrozinski

Patricia Mrozinski

May 26, 2020

Patricia Mrozinski, age 86, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on May 26, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of William and Mary Barlow and the wife of the late Norman Mrozinski. She was a member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church where she attended and enjoyed volunteering. Patricia was a very energetic...

Dolores Harris

Dolores Harris

May 24, 2020

Dolores Helene Harris, 73, of Essex, passed away on May 24, 2020. Dolores was the loving spouse of Charles Gillian III; sister of Sharon Paszkiewicz, Yvette Moore and the late Roy and Homer Brisson and Gloria Fenwick; also survived by nieces & nephews. The visitation and funeral service for Dolores Helene Harris will be live at 12:00PM on Friday, May...

Phyllis I. Lewis

Phyllis I. Lewis

May 24, 2020

Phyllis I. Lewis, age 82, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on May 24, 2020 at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, Maryland. Born in Webster Springs, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William Russell and Susan (Carpenter) Holcomb and wife of 60 years to Russell H. Lewis. She enjoyed volunteering at Fallston General Hospital for many years and playing...

Candace Allen Riley

Candace Allen Riley

May 23, 2020

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Candace “Candy” Stier Riley, our loving and ever-devoted wife, mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on May 23, 2020.She left us while sleeping, peacefully, next to the love of her life, John, and her dog Ranger, at their residence in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore,...

Venia "Ettie" Gilley

Venia "Ettie" Gilley

May 22, 2020

Venia "Ettie" Gilley, age 89, of Aberdeen, Maryland passed away on May 22, 2020 at Bel Air Health and Rehabilitation in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Lansing, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Lillard Solomon and Rettie (Calhoun) Ham and wife of the late Ray Vernon Gilley Sr. She was a member of Carsins Run Baptist Church in Aberdeen...

Doyle Kenneth Homan

Doyle Kenneth Homan

May 22, 2020

Doyle Kenneth Homan, 93, of Bel Air, MD passed away on May 22, 2020 at Brightview Avondell surrounded by his family. Born in Middletown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Julia Bertolet Homan Fishburn and raised by his Aunt and Uncle, the late Catherine and Christian Nusser. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served from 1946-1952 in...

Jo Anne Miller

Jo Anne Miller

May 21, 2020

Jo Anne Miller, age 80, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on May 21, 2020 at her home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Lanis and Olive (Beaver) Thomas and wife of the late Edward Gordon Miller. Jo Anne is survived by her sons, Edward L. Miller and David L. Miller; brother, Ronald (Christine) Thomas; and grandchildren, Zachary...