Obituaries

Feb 16, 2019

Feb 15, 2019

Vincenza Pulvirenti, age 88, of Abingdon, MD passed away on February 15, 2019 at her residence in Abingdon, MD. Born in Palermo, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Celestina Giambelluca and wife of the late Mario Pulvirenti. Survivors include her daughter, Maria Pulvirenti and son-in-law, Frank C. Derr.

Feb 15, 2019

Audrey Kaminski, age 91, of Bel Air, MD passed away on February 15, 2019 at Greenfield Senior Living at Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Stanley and Lena (Kohlhepp) Teal and wife of the late Edward Francis Kaminski Sr. She was a member of the Senior Activity Center Memoir Class in Bel Air, DAR, and...

Feb 14, 2019

Robert "Mike" Robbins, 71, of Joppa passed away on 14 February 2019 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Liberal, KS, he was the first son of the late Nadine (Winterhalter) Robbins and Lloyd E. Robbins. Mike was husband to Linda R. Robbins and doting father to Lara L. Robbins. He obtained his master’s degree from Johns...

Feb 13, 2019

Claiborne Charles Norris, age 93, of Chestertown, MD passed away on February 13, 2019 at Perry Point VA Medical Center in Perry Point, MD. Born in Van Bibber, MD, he was the son of Charles and Cristina (Lomeir) Norris. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served our country during WWII and was part of the Invasion of Normandy. He...

Feb 13, 2019

Brenda Mae Hall, age 52, of Aberdeen, MD passed away on February 13, 2019 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Havre de Grace, she was the daughter of Goodman Norman and his wife, Rhonda and Judith (Cullum) Sawyers and her husband, Kenny “Waldo”. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hall is survived by her husband,...

Feb 13, 2019

Robert Edward Shumate, age 79, of Forest Hill, MD passed away on February 13, 2019 at his home.

Feb 12, 2019

Alvina Anna Schneider, age 86, of Bel Air, MD passed away on February 12, 2019 at Jacobs Well Assisted Living in Bel Air, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Henry and Lena (DeVries) Bethke and wife of the late William Robert Schneider for 36 years prior to his passing. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran...

Feb 11, 2019

Opal Elizabeth Phillips, age 71, of Edgewood, MD passed away on February 11, 2019 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Belington, WV, she was the daughter of Ray and Margie (Wilfong) Scott and devoted wife of the late John Richard Phillips. She loved her animals, especially her dogs, and enjoyed bowling. Mrs. Phillips is survived...

Feb 11, 2019

Milade S. Lola-Charles, age 30, of Bel Air, MD passed away on February 11, 2019 at his home. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, he was the son of Dayolola and Matilda (Isangedighi) Lola-Charles of Aberdeen. He was a 2013 graduate of Hampton University and was a former member of the Hampton University Pirates Basketball team. He worked at Kohl's distribution center...

Feb 10, 2019

Richard James Hisley, age 68, of Abingdon, MD passed away on February 10, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of John Edward and Mildred Anatasia (Bejvan) Hisley and devoted husband of Rosanna Polino Hisley. He was a Veteran of the Air National Guard, retiring with the rank of Colonel. He...

Feb 8, 2019

Willard E. Glassman, age 85, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on February 8, 2019 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of Reuben Ellsworth and Laura Jane (Bell) Glassman. He had been employed as a commercial truck driver and was active in the Knights of Columbus. He was also a Scout...

Feb 8, 2019

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 540 Joppa Farm Road, Joppatowne, MD 21085

Feb 7, 2019

Freda Ruth Compton, age 83, of Joppa, MD passed away on February 7, 2019 at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, MD. Born in Maryland, she was the daughter of Clyde and Laura (Waddell) Tibbs and wife of the late Phillip Compton. She enjoyed working as a Patient Advocate in Fallston Hospital and Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. She...

Feb 7, 2019

Sidna Rae McKaughan, age 81, of Forest Hill, Maryland passed away on February 7, 2019. Born in Glade Creek, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Jerome and Retha Geneva (Higgins) Carico and the wife of Ted Franklin McKaughan. She enjoyed living life to the fullest. Many of Mrs. McKaughan’s early years were spent in Galax, Virginia and she maintained...

Feb 6, 2019

Mary Patricia (Pat) Kline, nee Meyers, passed away at home after a lengthy battle with dementia. She was the daughter of Walter G. and Mabel E. (Stallings) Meyers. Born and raised in Baltimore. Pat was a proud graduate of The Catholic High School then continued her education at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She lived a life caring for others...

Feb 6, 2019

Dixie L. England, age 77, of Middle River, MD passed away on February 6, 2019 at Franklin Square Hospital in Rosedale, MD. Born in Tazwell, VA, she was the daughter of Harvey and Martie (Lawson) Crabtree. She was a Strong Believer, a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church (Crossville, TN), loved flowers, her family and her friends and was the happiest...

Feb 6, 2019

Gary Lee Haverstein, age 81, of Abingdon, MD passed away on February 6, 2019 at Forest Hill Health & Rehabilitation Center in Forest Hill, MD. Born in Altoona, PA, he was the son of James and Cleo (Woomer) Haverstein and husband of Thomasina Nancy Haverstein of Abingdon. In addition to his wife, Mr. Haverstein is survived by his son, Robert...

Feb 6, 2019

Wanda Lee White Meredith died on February 6, 2019 at age 86. She was predeceased by her husband, John Lee Meredith, Jr. on August 11, 1997. Born in Cement, OK, she was the daughter of the late Otto White and Jennie Chandler White. She was proud to be the great-granddaughter of Tomaso Bobb and Chief Jim Bobb, successor to the...

Feb 5, 2019

Jeanette C. Katen of Forest Hill, MD passed away on February 5, 2019 at her home from complications due to cancer. She was 77 years old, just about one week shy of her 78th birthday. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Filippa and Samuel Brusio. Jeanette was known around Bel Air as “the Super Fresh Lady” for...