Obituaries

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

Linda Sandlass

Linda Sandlass

Nov 29, 2019

Linda Diane Sandlass, age 71, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on November 29, 2019 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore and raised in Sparrows Point, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Gill and Mary (Durkin) Godwin. Linda was the owner of Sandlass & Company Gift Shop with locations in the Harford Mall...

Gerren Hardy Maschke

Gerren Hardy Maschke

Nov 28, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Gerren Hardy Maschke announces her passing on November 28, 2019. Born on May 20, 1978, she was the daughter of Ellen Kahoe of Forest Hill, MD and Gerald Maschke and his wife Karen Artz of Charlotte, NC. Gerren loved spending time, hiking, gardening and camping with her daughter Laila. When she...

Richard "Dick" Emmitt Harding

Richard "Dick" Emmitt Harding

Nov 28, 2019

Richard "Dick" Emmitt Harding, age 87, of Whiteford, MD passed away on November 28, 2019 at Bel Air Health and Rehabilitation in Bel Air, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Joseph and Eva (Schuerholz) Harding and husband of the late Helen Moudry Harding. He was a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps serving our...

John "Jimmy" Anderson

John "Jimmy" Anderson

Nov 28, 2019

Those who desire may contribute to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101.

Ronald A. Fortner

Ronald A. Fortner

Nov 28, 2019

Ronald Arthur Fortner passed peacefully on November 28, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was born to Otto and Emily Fortner on August 3, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois. Ron graduated from Northwestern University in Chicago. There, he met and married the love of his life for 62 years, Vivian (Howard). Ron and Vivian have two children, born in Chicago. They moved...

Donna Jewell Taylor

Donna Jewell Taylor

Nov 27, 2019

The family will be hosting a memorial service on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Salvation Army in Havre de Grace at 1:00 pm followed by a reception to honor Donna.

Jane Carroll

Jane Carroll

Nov 27, 2019

Jane Carroll, age 92, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on November 27, 2019 at her assisted living home in Milledgeville, Georgia. Born in Newfoundland, Canada, she was the daughter of Gilbert White and Elizabeth Hickman, and wife of the late Robert Edgar Carroll, Sr. She enjoyed reading, taking trips, cooking, family and friends. Jane is survived by: oldest son...

Joan Alma Dailey

Joan Alma Dailey

Nov 27, 2019

Joan Alma Dailey, age 85, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on November 27, 2019 at her home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Louis and Edith Julia (Miller) Thaden and wife of the late Michael Francis Dailey. She loved to read and make crafts when she was younger. Joan collected owls and her favorite color was lavender....

Angella Lynn Guthrie

Angella Lynn Guthrie

Nov 27, 2019

Angella “Angie” Guthrie of Edgewood, MD. January 12, 1966 – November 27, 2019. Angie was called to heaven peacefully on the morning of November 27, 2019 after she fought a brave battle against cancer. Angie spent all of her final days surrounded by family and friends who brought much joy to the room. Angie was born in 1966 in Baltimore,...

Howard W. Plumer

Howard W. Plumer

Nov 26, 2019

Howard W. Plumer, age 87, of Bel Air, MD passed away on November 26, 2019 at his home. Born in Fullerton, Maryland, he was the son of Henry and Ruth (Milchling) Plumer and husband of the late Marguerite Amelia (Fangmann) Plumer. He was a veteran of the U.S.Army. He enjoyed blue grass music and loved to play his banjo. He...

Thomas R. Deangelis

Thomas R. Deangelis

Nov 25, 2019

Thomas DeAngelis, age 77, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on November 25, 2019 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Florence (Patro) Funderburk and Thomas Raymond DeAngelis and husband of Peggy Lee DeAngelis. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Sons...

David F. Sydiskis

David F. Sydiskis

Nov 25, 2019

David Sydiskis, age 49, of Airville, Pennsylvania passed away on November 25, 2019 at Wellspan York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Robert Joseph and Barbara June (Obbagy) Sydiskis and husband of Stephanie Salvo. He enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He was a lifeguard in Ocean City and a whitewater rafting...

Rose D'Anna Pujia

Rose D'Anna Pujia

Nov 25, 2019

Rose D'Anna Pujia, age 99, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on November 25, 2019 at her home. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Gasper and Pia (Sisto) D'Anna and wife of the late George Giglio Pujia. Rose enjoyed playing Bingo with the Joppa Golden Age Club and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rose...

Joseph Francis Shopulski Iii

Joseph Francis Shopulski Iii

Nov 22, 2019

Joseph F. Shopulski, III (Joe) passed away on November 22, 2019 at Lorien Bel Air in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Joseph Shopulski Jr. and Sara (Gruber) Shopulski. He received a B.S. degree from Towson State University and a M.S. from Loyola University of Maryland. Mr. Shopulski worked for the State...

Richard M. Daley Sr.

Richard M. Daley Sr.

Nov 21, 2019

Richard Michael Daley, Sr., aged 83, of Bel Air, MD passed away on November 21, 2019 at Forest Hill Heights, Forest Hill, MD. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Michael and Annetta Daley. He was the beloved husband of Marlene Daley (nee Henderson) for almost 59 years. He was the cherished father of Richard Jr....

Byron Phelps Jr.

Byron Phelps Jr.

Nov 21, 2019

Byron Phelps Jr., age 75, of Joppatowne, Maryland passed away on November 21, 2019 at his home. Born in Bridgeford, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Byron Phelps Sr. and Betty (Bennett) Phelps and husband of the late Joan (Walker) Wick-Phelps. He worked as an Equipment Operator and Laborer for CAM construction for many years. In his earlier...

John "Jackie" Miller

John "Jackie" Miller

Nov 20, 2019

John "Jackie" Miller, age 72, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on November 20, 2019 at Seasons Hospice @ Franklin Square in Rosedale, Maryland. Born in Joppa, Maryland, he was the son of the late Asby and Alene (Jennings) Miller. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked in the U.S. Defense Civil Service as a Test Director. John...

Sarah M. Smith

Sarah M. Smith

Nov 20, 2019

Those who desire may send contributions to: Humane Society of Harford County, 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, Maryland 21047.

Clarence Wise

Clarence Wise

Nov 20, 2019

Clarence Wise, age 71, of Middle River, Maryland passed away on November 20, 2019 at Manor Care - Rossville in Rosedale, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Sylvester Wise and Edna Irene Stevenson and husband of Fay Paulette (Jones) Wise. He was a great cook and loved ribs and fried chicken. He was a sociable person...

Helen  J. Kowalewski

Helen J. Kowalewski

Nov 19, 2019

On November 19, 2019 Helen J. Kowalewski (nee Aleksandrowicz), age 91, passed away. Beloved wife of the late Stephen A. Kowalewski; loving mother of Stephen G. Kowalewski and the late Diane M. (George) McDaniel; loved grandmother of twins, Kevin and Paul McDaniel and Jessica E. Kowalewski. Helen was preceded in death by sisters, Clara Kushto, Virginia Nagle, and Alvina Klosek.