Obituaries

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

Patricia (McKenzie) Hufnal

Patricia (McKenzie) Hufnal

Jan 16, 2025

Patricia (McKenzie) Hufnal, age 67, long time resident of Philadelphia and most recently of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on January 16, 2025. Born in New York, Pat was the daughter of the late Dominic and Irene (Puhak) McKenzie and the beloved wife of the late Bob Hufnal Sr.

Pat had a remarkable ability to make friends wherever she went, radiating kindness...

James Augustus "Gus" Jacobs

James Augustus "Gus" Jacobs

Jan 15, 2025

James Augustus “Gus” Jacobs, 88, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2025. Born in Lynch, Kentucky, Gus was the son of the late Henry and Mildred (Taylor) Jacobs and the beloved husband of Susanne (Jeffrey) Jacobs, who he recently celebrated 56 years of marriage with.

Gus graduated with pride from The Citadel, Class of 1960,...

Shirley Mae Mele

Shirley Mae Mele

Jan 15, 2025

Shirley Mae Mele, age 89, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, in the presence of her family. Born in Bolt, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Winton “Guy” Covey and Madelene Clara (Allen) Thompson and the beloved wife Dominick Mele, with whom she shared nearly 71 wonderful years of marriage.

As a teenager, Shirley worked as...

Ron Muko

Ron Muko

Jan 15, 2025

Ron Muko, age 61, of Owings, Maryland, passed away on January 15, 2025 surrounded by his family in Washington, D.C. Born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Herman and Mary (Kachurik) Muko and the beloved husband of Sharon (Rozic) Muko.

Ron was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving as an 0351 Anti-Tank...

Roy J. Brinegar Sr.

Roy J. Brinegar Sr.

Jan 14, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Roy James Brinegar, Sr. of Fallston, Maryland announce his passing on January 14, 2025 at the age of 83. 

He will be lovingly remembered by his son, Roy James Brinegar, Jr., and spouse Brenda, of Bel Air, Maryland; his cherished grandsons, R.J. and Andrew; and his sisters, Gertrude Hill, Rose Mary Lewis,...

Walter Michael Scowden

Walter Michael Scowden

Jan 14, 2025

Walter Michael Scowden, age 63, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on January 14, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Walter and Esther (Harrison) Scowden and the beloved husband of Lisa (LaPaglia) Scowden.

Walter was a devoted father and leader, deeply involved in the Boy Scouts of...

William Thomas Hicks, Jr. "Bill"

William Thomas Hicks, Jr. "Bill"

Jan 13, 2025

William Thomas Hicks, Jr. "Bill", age 81, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away on January 13, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Bel Air, Maryland, Bill was the son of the late William and Etta (Wildason) Hicks. He was the beloved husband of Pattie (Barber) Hicks, with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.

A...

Helen Pauline Maloyed

Helen Pauline Maloyed

Jan 13, 2025

Helen Pauline Maloyed, age 80, of Bastian, Virginia passed away on January 13, 2025 at her daughter’s home after a long illness. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Sargable) Kral and wife of the late David E. Maloyed; whom she was married to for 60 years. She was a dedicated...

Joan Louise Douglas

Joan Louise Douglas

Jan 12, 2025

Joan Louise Douglas, age 78, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025. Born in Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruby (Havener) Bender and the beloved wife of Wayne Douglas.

A devoted member of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Joppa, Joan actively participated in church activities, including volunteering with the church food pantry. She...

Beverly Hall Brooks

Beverly Hall Brooks

Jan 12, 2025

Beverly Hall Brooks, age 77, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on January 12, 2025, at Brightview Assisted Living in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John and Rosalie (Harr) Hall.

Beverly was the beloved wife of Wilbert Brooks, Jr., with whom she shared 55 years of marriage. She retired after 27 years as...

Maurice Arthur Arsenault

Maurice Arthur Arsenault

Jan 11, 2025

The Reverend Maurice Arthur Arsenault, 87, of Westminster, MD and formerly Bel Air, MD passed away the morning of January, 11, 2025.

Born on November 18, 1937 in Springfield, MA he was the son of the late John and Irene (Vezina) Arsenault. Maurice “Maury” is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy (Mathias) Arsenault, his two daughters, Renee Rollison...

Joan M. Kopczynski

Joan M. Kopczynski

Jan 11, 2025

Joan M. Kopczynski (nee Moloughney), 90, of Bel Air, MD passed away on January 11, 2025, at Lorien nursing home in Bulle Rock, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the late daughter of Joseph and Elsa Moloughney. Joan worked for several years in New York City as an administrative assistant as well as several other...

Steven Thomas McDonald

Steven Thomas McDonald

Jan 11, 2025

Steven Thomas McDonald

Age 69, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on January 11, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Steve was the beloved son of the late Herbert and Margaret (Petersen) McDonald and the devoted husband of 41 years to Bonnie (Monaghan) McDonald. Steve proudly served his community as a Sergeant with the Baltimore County Police Department, retiring after 23 years...

Dolores Wallace

Dolores Wallace

Jan 10, 2025

Dolores Wallace, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 99, surrounded by her loved ones at her home. Born in Lutzenhardt, Germany, in the Black Forest, she was the daughter of Wilhem and Luzia (Klink) Hirth. A devoted wife, Dolores spent 51 years in Bel Air, Maryland, alongside her beloved husband of 62 years,...

Susan C. Goemmer

Susan C. Goemmer

Jan 10, 2025

Susan C. Goemmer, age 73, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on January 10, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Susan was the daughter of Murrill and Jean (Ey) Harple.

Susan grew up attending Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church and later became a dedicated member of The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, where she...

Edwin Cornelius Sokel, Jr.

Edwin Cornelius Sokel, Jr.

Jan 10, 2025

Edwin “Ed” Cornelius Sokel, Jr., age 90, of Parkville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, at Oak Crest Senior Living in Parkville. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Edwin was the beloved son of Edwin Cornelius Sokel Sr. and Catherine Elizabeth (Livingston) Sokel. He was the devoted and loving husband of the late Edna Sokel, with whom he shared 49...

Alma Perkins

Alma Perkins

Jan 9, 2025

Alma Givers Perkins went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 9, 2025. 

Born on November 23, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Robert Edgar Givers and Alma Smith Givers, and the wife of the late James Clyde Perkins, Jr.

She is survived by her son, Jay Perkins (Terry), daughter Kathy Pitrat (Tony), and grandchildren Lauren Perry (Sam), Lindsay...

Alma Perkins

Alma Perkins

Jan 9, 2025

Alma Givers Perkins

November 23, 1927 – January 9, 2025

Alma Givers Perkins went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 9, 2025.

Born on November 23, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Robert Edgar Givers and Alma Smith Givers, and the wife of the late James Clyde Perkins, Jr.

She is survived by her son, Jay Perkins (Terry), daughter Kathy...

Robert Wayne Morrison "Bob"

Robert Wayne Morrison "Bob"

Jan 9, 2025

Robert Wayne Morrison, affectionately known as "Bob," age 82, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on January 9, 2025. Born in Forest Hill, Maryland, he was the son of the late D .Robert and Natalie (Niceley) Morrison and the beloved husband of Helen (Radke) Morrison. Bob and Helen shared a beautiful and enduring marriage of 63 years, having been high school...

Leslie Rutherford

Leslie Rutherford

Jan 8, 2025

Leslie Rutherford, age 69, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away on January 8, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Jane (Hill) Smith and the beloved wife of the late Joseph Peyton Rutherford.

A devoted member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Pylesville and an active participant...

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