Obituaries

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

James Leslie Mcfillin Jr.

James Leslie Mcfillin Jr.

Jan 21, 2019

James Leslie McFillin, Jr., age 74, of Bel Air, MD passed away on January 21, 2019 at his home. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late James McFillin and Anna Mae (Caulfield) Bliven and husband of 56 years to Lucinda (Knipple) McFillin of Bel Air. A veteran of the U.S. Marines, he was a Police Officer...

Lawrence "Larry" A. Richardson Sr.

Lawrence "Larry" A. Richardson Sr.

Jan 21, 2019

On January 21, 2019, Lawrence A. Richardson, Sr., aka “Larry,” passed away at his home in Bel Air, MD at the age of 90. He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy (Sokel), with whom he was married 66 years. In addition to his wife of six-plus decades, Larry was the devoted father of four children, and their spouses: Lawrence...

Ferne Y. Baker

Ferne Y. Baker

Jan 20, 2019

Ferne Y. Baker, age 83, of Fallston, MD passed away on January 20, 2019 at Hart Heritage Estates in Street, MD. Born in Clifton Forge, VA, she was the daughter of Ralph Leroy and Esther (Ferrell) Young and wife of Harold T. Baker. She attended Fallston United Methodist Church and was a former member of Women's Aglow Fellowship. She worked...

Edith V. Herman

Edith V. Herman

Jan 20, 2019

Edith V. Herman, age 98, of Darlington, MD passed away on January 20, 2019 at her home. Born in Eldorado, KS, she was the daughter of Edwin Stark and Dorothy (Dana) Vincil and wife of Harold Herman. Mrs. Herman is survived by two sons, Mark and Joseph V. Herman both of Darlington; daughter, Margaret H. McBryde of Gaithersburg; four grandchildren;...

William H. Finney

William H. Finney

Jan 20, 2019

William H. Finney, age 88, of Bel Air, MD passed away on January 20, 2019 at his home. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of William Oliver and Evelyn (Pyle) Finney and husband of Donna Mae (Ritchie) Finney. He loved bluebirds and had blue bird boxes in his yard. He was an avid gardener, loved his plants and...

Gerard I.  Umerley Jr.

Gerard I. Umerley Jr.

Jan 20, 2019

Gerard I. Umerley Jr., age 56, of Baltimore MD, passed away on January 20, 2019. Born in Fallston, MD, he worked as an electrician in MD for many years. He also was a member, in good standing, of the IBEW Local #26 for 15 yrs. He was the son of the late Gerard and Jeanette (Wisnowsky) Umerley and beloved husband...

Doyle  Ledford

Doyle Ledford

Jan 18, 2019

Doyle Ledford, age 85, of Port Deposit, MD passed away on January 18, 2019 at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, MD. Born in Bakersville, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Green and Julie (McKenny) Ledford and husband of Nancy. He was a thirty-year member of the New Life Baptist Church, a deacon, and one of...

Danielle Nicole Brindle

Danielle Nicole Brindle

Jan 18, 2019

Danielle Nicole Brindle, age 20, of Pylesville, MD passed away on January 18, 2019 in Whiteford, MD. Born in Shumen, Bulgaria, she was the daughter of Ralph and Cindy (Wilson) Brindle. Danielle loved music and loved to dance. She also loved being with her family and friends. Danielle is survived by her birth mother, Rozaliya Sabinova Tonetova; brother, Gani Akbal;...

Waldon "Don" Eugene Bosserman

Waldon "Don" Eugene Bosserman

Jan 18, 2019

Waldon "Don" Eugene Bosserman, age 85, of Forest Hill, MD passed away on January 18, 2019 at Forest Hill Heights in Forest Hill, MD. Born in Sharon, CT, he was the son of the late Harry and Ellen (Atkins) Bosserman and husband of the late Georgia Mae. He served many years as a deacon at Calvary Baptist Church as well...

Tina Lin Graham

Tina Lin Graham

Jan 18, 2019

Tina Lin Graham, age 44, of Perry Hall, MD passed away on January 18, 2019 at Northwest Hospital Center in Randallstown, MD. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, she was the daughter of Anna (Doran) Brewster of Joppa and late John Brewster Sr. Her life and passion was being a caregiver to others, especially to seniors. She enjoyed antiquing and...

Dorothy Ann Novotny

Dorothy Ann Novotny

Jan 17, 2019

Dorothy Ann Novotny, age 77, of Bel Air, MD passed away on January 17, 2019 at her home. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Buck and Margaret Ann (Sheehan) Strong and wife of Robert Novotny. She loved going to the beach, being with her friends, and playing cards or dominos. Dorothy loved all children especially her grandkids,...

Nance Ann  Leslie

Nance Ann Leslie

Jan 17, 2019

Nance Ann Leslie, age 76, of Belcamp, MD passed away on January 17, 2019 at her residence in Belcamp, MD. Born in Brockton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary “Alice” (Leary) Moncey. Nance lived most of her life in Avon, MA, before moving to Belcamp, MD in 2001. Nance received an associate degree from Northeastern...

Debby Elizabeth Amoss

Debby Elizabeth Amoss

Jan 16, 2019

Debby Elizabeth Amoss, age 52, of Canton, GA passed away on January 16, 2019. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Michael Zajdel and his wife, Louise and Diane Gunther and her husband, Don and wife of Dave Amoss. Debby loved teaching, the beach, and being with her family. In addition to her parents and husband, Debby is...

Morris W.  Clifton

Morris W. Clifton

Jan 16, 2019

Morris W. Clifton, age 83, of Edgewood, MD passed away on January 16, 2019 at his home. Born in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of George and Helen (Genus) Clifton and husband of Charlene (Walker) Clifton for over 19 years. He was a member of Edgewood Baptist church where he was very involved. He has lived in Maryland for...

Howard Mays  Ryan

Howard Mays Ryan

Jan 16, 2019

Howard Mays Ryan passed away on January 16, 2019 at the age of 85 in Oro Valley, Arizona, due to complications from a stroke. Howard, referred to as Howdy by family and friends in his youth, was born on February 28, 1933 in Baltimore, Maryland to Howard Whitridge and Mary Irene (Nelson) Ryan. He grew up on Clayton Road in...

Fusako Ishimasa Morehead

Fusako Ishimasa Morehead

Jan 16, 2019

Fusako Ishimasa Morehead, age 94, of Aberdeen, MD passed away on January 16, 2019 at her home. Born in Tokyo, Japan, she was the daughter of Ginjiro and Hisa Ishimasa and wife of the late James Morehead whom she married in 1955. Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, she enjoyed painting, drawing, arts, crafts, dancing and being with her friends....

Helen E. Schenning

Helen E. Schenning

Jan 14, 2019

Helen E. Schenning, age 93, of Bel Air, MD passed away on January 14, 2019 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Frederick C. and Viola A. (Captain) Knoerlein and wife of the late John Edward Schenning. A homemaker, she enjoyed making crafts and loved to cook. She was...

Frederick A. Stam

Frederick A. Stam

Jan 13, 2019

Frederick A. Stam, age 86, of Fallston, MD passed away on January 13, 2019 at his home. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the only child of Alfred Eric and Margaret Ann (Gage) Stam. He was a kind, patient and gentle man able to remember details from every stage in his life. He shared stories from his youngest days of...

Bertha "Bea" Aileen Nickols

Bertha "Bea" Aileen Nickols

Jan 11, 2019

Bertha "Bea" Aileen Nickols, age 61, of Aberdeen, MD passed away on January 11, 2019 at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, she was the daughter of Elsie (Dishmon) Brown of Aberdeen and the late William Brown and wife of William H. Nickols of Conowingo. She worked at the Harford County Health Department...

Melinda Lee Miller

Melinda Lee Miller

Jan 11, 2019

Melinda Lee Miller, age 60, of Joppa, MD passed away on January 11, 2019 at Franklin Square Hospital in Rosedale, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Edward and Jo Anne (Thomas) Miller of Joppa, MD and wife of Faith S. Rohl. A veteran of the U.S. Army, she worked as a nurse. In addition to her...

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