Obituaries

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

Karen Elise Violante

Karen Elise Violante

Jan 8, 2020

Karen Elise Violante (Campbell), 65, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on Jan. 8, 2020. Karen will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She is survived by her husband Paul Nicholas Violante, son Tod Nelson Street, daughter-in-law Salina Street, granddaughter Devin Street, son Camaron, granddaughter Hanna, son Paul Nicholas Violante II, daughter-in-law Stephanie Violante,...

Janet E. Kilpatrick

Janet E. Kilpatrick

Jan 7, 2020

Janet E. Kilpatrick, age 64, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on January 7, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Verta (Curry) Grover. She enjoyed going fishing with her husband, riding on the back of their Harley and spending time with her...

David Wolff

David Wolff

Jan 6, 2020

David Wolff, age 82, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on January 6, 2020 at his home. Born in Dundalk, Maryland, he was the son of the late Thomas Wolff and Betty (McCaully) Calvert. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. He loved gardening vegetables and flowers, fishing, crabbing, working on his Chevy, the Raven and old cowboy westerns. Most...

Margaret C. Anderson

Margaret C. Anderson

Jan 6, 2020

Margaret C. Anderson, age 99, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on January 6, 2020 at Lorien Bel Air in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Albertina (Moyer) Eder and wife of the late Thomas Anderson. Remembering her means knowing a smile always graced her face, her heart was always...

Barbara Joan Sonberg

Barbara Joan Sonberg

Jan 6, 2020

Barbara Joan Sonberg, age 74, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on January 6, 2020 at Gilchrist Center for Hospice Care in Towson, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Louis Byrd and Mildred Elaine (Mulford) Byrd and wife of the late Henry "Alex" Alexander Sonberg Jr. She graduated from Dickinson College with a BS...

Alphonzo Grice

Alphonzo Grice

Jan 6, 2020

Alphonzo Grice, age 97, of Aberdeen, Maryland passed away on January 6, 2020 at Care Tech in Edgewood, Maryland. Born in Wilson Mills, North Carolina, he was the son of Lonnie and Cornelia (Sanders) Grice and husband of the late Carrie Grice. He was a veteran of the U.S.Army, serving with General Douglas McArthur, liberating the Philippines. He was part...

Alfred Wade Harris Sr.

Alfred Wade Harris Sr.

Jan 6, 2020

Alfred Wade Harris Sr., age 60, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on January 6, 2020 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, he was the son of Lloyd Alfred Harris and wife, Rhonda of Abingdon and Nora (Akins) Ellis and husband, Kenneth of Joppa. He loved dogs, enjoyed racing his own vehicles,...

Robert  J. Marzicola

Robert J. Marzicola

Jan 5, 2020

Robert John Marzicola, 94, of Bel Air, MD passed away on January 5, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Bob was born on July 4, 1925 in Edgewood, MD, the son of the late Peter and Rosa Piwkowski Marzicola and husband of the late Evelyn Harvey Marzicola. Bob is survived by three sons, John Marzicola and...

Brandon M. Koppelman

Brandon M. Koppelman

Jan 5, 2020

Brandon M. Koppelman, age 36, of Fallston, Maryland passed away on January 5, 2020 at his home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of David "Les" and Dori J. (Brooks) Koppelman. He was a 2001 graduate of Fallston High School. He loved to ride BMX bikes and ATV's. He was involved in the construction industry for many years...

Charlotte Louise Younger

Charlotte Louise Younger

Jan 5, 2020

Charlotte L. Younger (nee Josenhans) of Joppa, MD died peacefully in her home on January 5, 2020. She was born in Baltimore, MD on June 13, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Frank E. Josenhans Sr. and Barbara E. Holloway (Sally). Family was her everything and she found joy in bringing everyone together. Mrs. Younger is survived by...

Raymond L. Bloom

Raymond L. Bloom

Jan 4, 2020

Raymond L. Bloom, age 88, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on January 4, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of John LeRoy and Amelia Mary (Piniecki) Bloom and husband of 66 years to Bernardine Maryann (Yoor) Bloom. He was a veteran of the U.S.Navy during the Korean Conflict....

Sharon Lynn Venzke

Sharon Lynn Venzke

Jan 4, 2020

Sharon Lynn Venzke, age 60, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on January 4, 2020 at her home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Robert C. Owens and the late Deanna (Zinkhan) Owens. She was a 1977 graduate of Joppatowne High School and a Life Member of the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary. Sharon is survived by her husband...

Chester Lawry

Chester Lawry

Jan 4, 2020

Chester Lawry, age 79, of Bel Air, MD passed away on January 4, 2020 at his home. Born in Huntingdon, PA, he was the son of Chester Cowen Lawry Jr. and Mildred Elizabeth (Hoffman) Lawry. He retired as a Sergeant Major from the United States Army National Guard. Chester is survived by his wife Dee Lawry; sons, Rick B. (Cathy)...

John Vincent Russo

John Vincent Russo

Jan 4, 2020

John Vincent Russo, age 87, of Forest Hill, MD passed away on January 4, 2020 at Greenfield Senior Living in Bel Air, MD. Born in Waynesburg, PA, he was the son of Joseph and Jennie (Mancuso) Russo and husband of the late Margaret Ann (Hunt) Russo. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served during the Korean...

Kathy Fielder

Kathy Fielder

Jan 3, 2020

Kathy Fielder, age 70, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on January 3, 2020 at her home. Born in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mildred (Poorman) Shaffer. Kathy was married to her husband, Edward, for 44 years. She worked for the Harford County Public School System for 39 years, with 38 of those having...

James W. Hanna Sr.

James W. Hanna Sr.

Jan 3, 2020

James W. Hanna Sr., age 88, of White Hall, Maryland passed away on January 3, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. James is survived by his five children. The family will be hosting a private burial.

William Holmes

William Holmes

Jan 3, 2020

William Holmes, age 88, of Jarrettsville, MD passed away on January 3, 2020 at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Towson, MD. Born in Fullerton, MD, he was the son of the late Walter and Ada (Needer) Holmes. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country for 22 years before retiring. He was a Purple Heart recipient in...

Sheryl Arthurs Dougherty

Sheryl Arthurs Dougherty

Jan 2, 2020

Sheryl Arthurs Dougherty, age 59, of Bel Air, MD passed away on January 2, 2020 at her home. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Ann (Trainor) Arthurs. She was a teacher at a Harford County Middle School for 24 years and enjoyed gardening, spending time with her grandchildren and she loved to entertain...

Nellie "Wayna" W. Vaught

Nellie "Wayna" W. Vaught

Jan 2, 2020

Nellie “Wayna” W. Vaught, age 79, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on January 2, 2020 at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Ceres, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Lola (Tickle) Kitts. She liked to travel, gamble and being on the beach worshiping the sun. She also loved her cats. Nellie is...

Agnes Jeanette Helbert-Burdette

Agnes Jeanette Helbert-Burdette

Jan 2, 2020

Agnes Jeanette Helbert-Burdette, age 97, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on January 2, 2020 at her home. Born in Bristol, Virginia, she was the daughter of Ira Washington and Anna Ethel (Lewis) Hobbs and wife of her late husbands G. James Helbert and Harold Merritt Burdette. Agnes worked at Commercial Savings Bank as an assistant cashier for 30 years...