Obituaries

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

Frances "Toni" Schwarz

Frances "Toni" Schwarz

Aug 15, 2024

Frances "Toni" Schwarz, age 79, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024, in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of Lee and Frances (McDowell) Bremer and the devoted wife of Seibert A. Schwarz.

Toni was an active member of her community, proudly serving in the Order of the Eastern Star - Towson...

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Hens

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Hens

Aug 14, 2024

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Hens, age 83, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Betty was the beloved daughter of the late Carl and Thelma (Sturla) Vogel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Hens, Jr., with whom she shared many wonderful...

Wayne "Addie" Adkins

Wayne "Addie" Adkins

Aug 14, 2024

Wayne "Addie" Adkins, age 77, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on August 14, 2024, at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late Percy and Wilhelmina (Francis) Adkins. Wayne was the devoted husband of Lillian (Burdette) Adkins, with whom he shared 59 wonderful years of marriage.

A dedicated and skilled professional, Wayne...

Rev. Lawrence F. Kolson

Rev. Lawrence F. Kolson

Aug 13, 2024

Lawrence F. Kolson, 76, of Kingsville, Maryland, passed away on August 13, 2024, at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Lawrence was the beloved son of the late Lawrence and Gladys (Penix) Kolson.

Lawrence was a devoted member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree and a respected Priest who recently celebrated 50 years of dedicated service...

David Ray Sturgill

David Ray Sturgill

Aug 12, 2024

David Ray Sturgill, age 72, of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania passed away on August 12, 2024. Born in Bainbridge, Maryland, he was the son of Robert and Emma (Wilcox) Sturgill. The husband of Cynthia Joyce (Lytle) Sturgill, they have been married for 50 years. He served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. David was in the automotive industry...

MSG Edward A. Scott

MSG Edward A. Scott

Aug 11, 2024

MSG Edward A. Scott, age 79, of Bad Nauheim, Germany passed away on August 11th, 2024, at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany. Born in Compton, CA he was the son of the late Johnny and Lillian Turner-Scott and the beloved husband of the late Joan Scott who, was the love of his life, and with whom he shared...

Joyce Ann Marie Johnson

Joyce Ann Marie Johnson

Aug 11, 2024

Joyce AnnMarie Johnson, affectionately known as Joy, was born in Trinidad on June 22, 1954. She was the fifth of six children and the only daughter born to Anthony and Bernice (Pleasure) Johnson. Joyce passed away on August 11, 2024, at The Henderson House in Belair.

She received her early education at Tabaquite RC School. In 1970, Joyce, along with her...

Bob Lehr

Bob Lehr

Aug 11, 2024

Robert "Bob" Lehr, age 79, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on August 11, 2024. Born in Abingdon, Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late William and Alice (Lee) Lehr. 

 Bob was a devoted husband to Carol (Eder) Lehr, with whom he shared 56 wonderful years of marriage. His deep faith and commitment to his church were evident throughout...

Jillian "Jill" Watts

Jillian "Jill" Watts

Aug 11, 2024

Jillian "Jill" Watts, 73, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Jill was the cherished daughter of the late Robert and Kathryn (Findley) Snyder. She was the beloved wife of 43 years to Jordan V. Watts, Jr.

Jill dedicated over four decades of her life to serving with the...

Dennis Charles O'Hara

Dennis Charles O'Hara

Aug 10, 2024

Dennis Charles O'Hara, age 76, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on August 10, 2024, at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Dennis was the beloved son of the late Charles and Emma (Zanzinger) O'Hara.

A proud and devoted husband, Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen (Crawford) O'Hara. Throughout his life, Dennis exemplified dedication,...

Laura Ann Schweigman

Laura Ann Schweigman

Aug 10, 2024

Laura Ann Schweigman, age 44, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at her parents home on August 10, 2024. Born in Newport Rhode Island and grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of Bernard and Cathy (Coulbourne) Schweigman. Laura was known for her compassionate spirit and dedication to helping others. She was an active member of...

Helen Rider

Helen Rider

Aug 9, 2024

Helen Rider, age 94, of Phoenix, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the beloved daughter of the late Bradley Osborne and Josephine (Wilson) Tyson and the cherished wife of the late John Rider Jr., with whom she shared 35 years of marriage.

Helen was a vibrant and talented woman who found joy in...

Daniel "Dan" T. Rother

Daniel "Dan" T. Rother

Aug 8, 2024

Daniel "Dan" T. Rother, age 40, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home on August 8, 2024. Born in Baltimore County, Maryland, Dan was the beloved son of Barbara Jane (Butler) House, John O. House, Jr., and Wayne Mark Rother.

Dan had a deep love for technology and was known for his expertise in computers. Whether it was fixing...

Barbara A. Clift

Barbara A. Clift

Aug 6, 2024

Barbara A. Clift, age 77, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on August 6, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Anna (Dimick) Smith and the beloved wife of the late Brigadier General (ret.) Raymond Bertram Clift, Jr.

Barbara was a cherished member of her community, known for her love of BINGO, reading, and...

Glenn Edward Williams

Glenn Edward Williams

Aug 6, 2024

On August 6,2024, Glenn Edward Williams passed peacefully at his Jarrettsville home. He had been receiving dialysis for kidney failure for almost 10 years. He was born the second child and eldest son of Howard and Margaret (Callahan) Williams on June 24, 1950. Glenn grew up in Perry Hall MD with his 7 brothers and sisters. He is survived by...

Judith Anne Fleischman

Judith Anne Fleischman

Aug 6, 2024

Age 85, of Street, Maryland, passed away on August 6, 2024, at Jacobs Well Assisted Living in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Myrtle (Messner) Powers and the beloved wife of the late Anton Fleischman.

Judith dedicated over 30 years of her life as a ceramic teacher, sharing her passion for...

Lilace M. Norris

Lilace M. Norris

Aug 6, 2024

Mary Lilace Norris (nee Martin) passed away at her home on August 6, 2024. She was 93 years old. Born on her family farm in Sharon (Forest Hill, MD) Lilace was the daughter of the late Lilburn and Mary (Long) Martin. She was married to her late husband and best friend, William C Norris Jr for 70 years.

Both Lilace and...

Kelly Lynn Moran

Kelly Lynn Moran

Aug 5, 2024

Kelly Lynn Moran, age 29, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on August 5, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of Andrea (Reutenauer) Moran and the late Terry Moran, Sr.

Kelly had a passion for arts and crafts, enjoyed golfing, soccer, and basketball, and loved listening to music. She was a beach lover, with a special fondness...

Brian Kellagher

Brian Kellagher

Aug 5, 2024

Brian Kellagher, age 63, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on August 5, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Robert Kellagher and the late Barbara (Stolze) Kellagher.

Brian had a profound love for music, particularly classic rock, and jazz. He was also an avid NASCAR fan, often sharing his...

Charles Edward Smith

Charles Edward Smith

Aug 5, 2024

Charles Edward Smith, age 93, of Bel Air, Maryland went to be with the Lord on Monday August 5, 2024.

Charles (Charlie) was a lifelong resident of Harford County. He was a 1948 graduate of Bel Air High School, and his younger years were spent working on the family farm in Calvary. Charlie was the longtime manager of the Sherwin-Williams paint...

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