Obituaries

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

Joan Anne Kelly

Joan Anne Kelly

Apr 9, 2020

Joan Anne Kelly, age 79, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on April 9, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Esther (Yeager) McMahon and wife of William Ross Kelly, Jr. She enjoyed being with family, the antics of her great-granddaughters, and collecting angel figurines. Joan...

David Jude Jones

David Jude Jones

Apr 8, 2020

David Jude Jones, age 87, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on April 8, 2020 at his home. Born in Forest Hill, Maryland, he was the son of William and Margaret (Cochran) Jones and husband of the late Katherine (Ferrell) Jones. He was a Korean War veteran of the U.S. Army, owner of Jones Electric for 28 years, and held...

Frank Mayo

Frank Mayo

Apr 7, 2020

Frank Mayo, Sr. of Aberdeen, MD, 88, departed this life peacefully at his home on April 7, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Frank lived an enjoyable retirement after 30 years of government service from Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. He was a skillful carpenter, chef and was known and loved by many. Frank is survived by his devoted family: daughter,...

Amina Naleha Arie Sekou

Amina Naleha Arie Sekou

Apr 5, 2020

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101.

Michelle "Shellie" Lee Jones

Michelle "Shellie" Lee Jones

Apr 3, 2020

Michelle "Shellie" Lee Jones, age 44, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on April 3, 2020 at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of Barbara (Hamilton) Watson and the late James Watson. She is survived by her husband of 25 years William Edward Jones (Eddie) and her two sons, Brandon...

Jennifer Leigh Donnelly

Jennifer Leigh Donnelly

Apr 3, 2020

Jennifer Leigh Donnelly of Bel Air, Md passed away April 3, 2020. She is survived by her sons Aidan and Gavin Donnelly, her parents Nancy and Marc Simmons, her stepbrothers Matthew and Shawn Simmons (pre-deceased), her husband Edward Donnelly, her dear friend James Haven and many relatives. Jennifer also had many wonderful, supportive friends who were so special to her....

Michael Jacob King

Michael Jacob King

Apr 2, 2020

Michael J. King, age 75, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on April 2, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Elmer J. and Rose King. He enjoyed music, dancing, playing cards with friends and watching his granddaughter’s soccer, lacrosse and field hockey games. He loved music,...

William B. Cox

William B. Cox

Apr 1, 2020

William B. Cox, age 77, of Fallston, Maryland passed away on April 1, 2020 at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, Maryland. Born in Fountain Green, Maryland, he was the son of Clay and Nellie (Phipps) Cox. He retired in 2001 from Aberdeen Proving Ground after 36 years of employment. He was a member of Tri-County Diving & Rescue Club and enjoyed...

Doris E. Ellinger

Doris E. Ellinger

Apr 1, 2020

Doris E. Ellinger, age 71, of Havre de Grace, Maryland passed away on April 1, 2020 at her home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of George McCann and Doris (Carter) Burns and wife of the late John Ellinger. Doris retired from the Maryland Transportation Authority where she worked as a toll collector for many years. She was...

Paul William Couture

Paul William Couture

Mar 31, 2020

Paul William Couture, age 75, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on March 31, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Milford, Massachusetts, he was the son of Joseph and Juliet (Arguin) Couture. He was an assembly line worker for General Motors most of his life. Paul loved children and enjoyed playing Santa Claus for the...

Donald Owens

Donald Owens

Mar 30, 2020

A private service was held for the immediate family Donald Owens, age 66, of Pasadena, Maryland passed away on March 30, 2020 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Born in Newport News, Virginia, he was the son of Sylvania Owens and the late Thomas Owens and husband of the late Patricia Owens. He enjoyed vintage cars, politics,...

Sarah "Sally" Brand

Sarah "Sally" Brand

Mar 30, 2020

Sarah (“Sally”) Brand died on Monday, March 30, 2020. She is survived by her son Dylan Brand of Havre de Grace, Maryland, her sister Rachel Brand of New Harbor, Maine, her brother and sister-in-law Bobby and Kathy Brand of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, her father and step-mother Donald and Greta Brand of Darlington, Maryland and her beloved partner Tom Tapler of...

Ginger Kampes

Ginger Kampes

Mar 30, 2020

A private visitation will be held for family and invited guests. Ginger Kampes, age 79, of Fallston, Maryland passed away on March 30, 2020 at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Joseph and Ida Virginia (Cook) VanDaniker, and wife of 63 years to Ronald C. Kampes. She was a...

Chuck Brengle

Chuck Brengle

Mar 29, 2020

A private visitation will be held for family and invited guests. Chuck Brengle, age 80, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on March 29, 2020 at his home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Charles and Francis (Epler) Brengle. Chuck retired from MPT as the head of scenic and production in 1997 after 30 years of service...

John Robert Sommerville

John Robert Sommerville

Mar 29, 2020

Services and interment will be private. The funeral service for John Robert Sommerville will be posted on April 2, 2020. To view the recorded graveside service select the "Live Webcast" under the "Tribute Wall" tab.

Shirley P. Anderson

Shirley P. Anderson

Mar 28, 2020

A private visitation will be held for family and invited guests. Shirley P. Anderson, age 85, of Cambridge, Maryland passed away on March 28, 2020 at Dorchester General Hospital in Cambridge, Maryland. Born in Carney, Maryland, she was the daughter of Charles Linwood and Margaret May (Smith) McDaniel and wife of 45 years to Stephen H. Anderson. Her parents owned...

Richard Hardin Staton

Richard Hardin Staton

Mar 28, 2020

Richard H. Staton, age 55, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 28, 2020 at home in Baldwin, MD. He was born June 28, 1964 in Baltimore, MD. Rick was a 1982 graduate of Fallston High School and 1998 graduate of Towson University with a Bachelor’s in Economics and Political Science. He worked as a CEO for a Technology Support Company in...

William "Bill" Hill

William "Bill" Hill

Mar 28, 2020

William “Bill” Hill of Havre de Grace Maryland passed away peacefully on March 28, 2020. He had just celebrated his 73rd birthday and referred to it as “my best birthday ever” with spontaneous fun from friends and family. He will be dearly missed by those who knew him. Born in Clarksville, Maryland, he was the son of the late Hugh...

Leonard Monroe Kirk

Leonard Monroe Kirk

Mar 27, 2020

Leonard Monroe Kirk, age 100, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on March 27, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Crary, North Dakota, he was the son of Monroe Joseph and Edna (Baird) Kirk and husband of the late Betty Louvic (Sandberg) Kirk. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served in...