Obituaries

Feb 26, 2019

Edward Dorsey Crocker, age 89, of Bel Air, MD passed away peacefully in his home on February 26, 2019. Dorsey was born in Baltimore, MD, on November 28, 1929 to Henry Trew and Berthenia Stansbury Pue Crocker and was raised at Woodview, the Crocker home, outside of Bel Air. For 61 years he was the beloved husband of Janet Silver...

Feb 25, 2019

Gilbert A. Wankmiller, 87, of Belcamp, MD passed away on February 25, 2019. Gilbert is survived by his loving spouse Audrey, son, Ronald Wankmiller; grandchildren, Trisha (Josh) Huber, Bridgett (Chad) Hatfield and the late Kyle Wankmiller; great grandchildren, Abby, Alex and Ryan Huber, Brook, Ciera and C.J. Hatfield; brother, John (Joan) Wankmiller; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Feb 24, 2019

Addie Lucy Turnbaugh, age 79, of Aberdeen, MD passed away on February 24, 2019 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center in Havre de Grace, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Earl and Katherine (Aliff) Witt. She loved Ocean City, MD where she moved to after her retirement. She liked mermaids and enjoyed collecting them, her collection...

Feb 24, 2019

Charles (Sonny) Mendola of Bel Air passed away on February 24, 2019 of congestive heart failure at the Senator Bob Hooper House, he was 84. Born in Thompsonville, CT and raised in Yonkers, NY, he was the son of Giuseppe and Nany Mendola. He was the former husband of Bettyann (Mendola) Myers. Charlie is survived by son, Tony Mendola and...

Feb 24, 2019

Joseph Andrew Martin, age 67, of Bel Air, MD passed away on February 24, 2019 at his home. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Richard and Marie E. (Meagher) Martin Jr. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Bel Air American Legion...

Feb 22, 2019

John G. Robinson, age 52, of Washington, DC passed away on February 22, 2019 at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD. Born in Newark, OH, he was the son of Elba Iris (Gonzalez) Pascuzzi and the late Henry A. Robinson. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Marines and Army, serving in the military for 17 years and currently worked at...

Feb 20, 2019

Dorothy June Taylor, age 84, of Jarrettsville, MD passed away on February 20, 2019 at Hart Heritage Estates in Street, MD. Born in Manchester, England, she was the wife of the late Henry Franklin Taylor. She worked as a nanny and enjoyed gardening, knitting and sewing. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her sons, Andrew Taylor of Parkton and Daniel Taylor...

Feb 20, 2019

Elise Faisant Beacham, age 91, formerly of Queenstown, MD, passed away on February 20, 2019 at Oak Crest in Parkville, MD. The daughter of the late Joseph and Kathryn (Siegert) Faisant, Elise resided in Towson and Stoneleigh, attended Immaculate Conception and Towson Catholic schools. Elise was a dedicated employee in the Benefits department of the C&P Telephone Company for 40...

Feb 19, 2019

Lillian Marie Ryan, age 95, of Abingdon, MD passed away on February 19, 2019 at Gilchrist Hospice @ GBMC in Towson, MD. Born in Perth Amboy, NJ, she was the daughter of Benno and Teresa (Samao) Kiemer and wife of 59 years to the late Richard Charles Ryan. A resident of Harford County for 78 years, she was the owner...

Feb 19, 2019

Gayle Scenters Musick, age 83, of Edgewood, MD returned to her heavenly home on February 19, 2019. Devotion to family and firm belief in God supported her and gave her peace during a difficult illness. Born in Bonny Blue, VA, she was the daughter of Thomas and Alma (Penrod) Scenters and wife of the late Earl Samuel Musick. An avid...

Feb 17, 2019

Barbara Ann Alexander, age 70, of Bel Air, MD passed away on February 17, 2019 at her home in Bel Air. Born in Bel Air, MD, she was the daughter of Hayward and Emma (Zealor) Robinson and wife of William Alexander. Barbara loved spending time with her family and she also enjoyed day trips to Lancaster County. She loved working...

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...