Obituaries

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

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...

Wilma C. "Billie" Brower

Wilma C. "Billie" Brower

Aug 4, 2024

Wilma C. "Billie" Brower, age 90, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away on August 4, 2024, at home in New Port Richey. Born in Lizemore, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Lecta (Legg) Price and the wife of James Wood.

Billie had a passionate love for life, and she especially enjoyed cruising and traveling. In...

Margaret B. Smelser

Margaret B. Smelser

Aug 4, 2024

Margaret B. Smelser, age 95, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024. Born in Chesterfield, South Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of the late Clarence and Winnie (Streater) Wellmann and the cherished wife of the late David Smelser, Sr.

Margaret was a devoted member of Grandview Christian Church, where she actively participated in the women's Bible...

Carol Thrower Arigo

Carol Thrower Arigo

Aug 3, 2024

Carol Thrower, the daughter of the late parents Billie Dove Thrower and George Dunnigan, was born December 14, 1961 in Boston, Massachusetts. Carol was a twin of her late brother Carl Thrower and younger sister Lillie Mae Thrower. She is survived by her five siblings: Peggy, Rhonda, Shirley, George, and Darryl, along with her children: Kendall and Kendrick Woodard and...

Beatrice L. Ward

Beatrice L. Ward

Jul 28, 2024

Beatrice L. Ward, 98, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her beloved home, “Findowrey” on July 28, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Beatrice was the daughter of the late William and Ethel (Pearson) Lauterbach. She was the devoted wife of the late R. Walter Ward.

A proud graduate of Bel Air High School, Betty furthered her education at Drew University,...

Sadie Lorene Darnell

Sadie Lorene Darnell

Jul 28, 2024

Sadie Lorene Darnell, age 90, of Street, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. She was born in Jefferson, North Carolina, to the late F. Winston and Johnsie (Brooks) Atwood.

 Sadie was the beloved wife of the late Bransom A. Darnell, Sr. Together, they shared a rich life, including ownership of...

Marie H. Berge

Marie H. Berge

Jul 27, 2024

Marie H. Berge, age 95, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on July 27, 2024, at Sunrise Senior Living of Severna Park. Born in Arnold, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn (Hemikamp) Homrigjausen and the beloved wife of the late Eugene John Berge. Marie was a devoted member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.

Marie is...

Michael Eugene Rose

Michael Eugene Rose

Jul 27, 2024

 

Michael Eugene Rose, age 82, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away very unexpectedly on July 27, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. He was surrounded by family at his side and will be profoundly missed by all who loved, respected and admired him.

Born in Darlington, Maryland, he was the adoring son of the late James and Anne...

Walter "Cap" Maschke

Walter "Cap" Maschke

Jul 27, 2024

Walter "Cap" Maschke, age 67, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, at his home. Born in Fallston, Maryland, he was the son of George Joseph and Edythe (Hardy) Maschke. Walter was a devoted and loving husband and father. Known for his toughness and big heart, he shared nearly 40 wonderful years with his beloved wife,...

Francis Eugene Schaedel

Francis Eugene Schaedel

Jul 24, 2024

Francis Eugene Schaedel, age 74, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on July 24, 2024. Frank, as he was affectionately called, was the son of William and Ann (Wandle) Schaedel and the devoted husband of Elizabeth “Jane” (Martin) Schaedel. Frank grew up in Newark, New Jersey and graduated from Vailsburg High School in 1968. He continued his education at Essex...

Anna Mae Godfrey

Anna Mae Godfrey

Jul 23, 2024

Anna Mae Godfrey, age 84, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 23, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Woodbridge, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Viola (Posey) Stanley and the beloved wife of the late Rev. Thomas Godfrey, Sr. Anna and Thomas shared 67...

Helen G. Dorman

Helen G. Dorman

Jul 23, 2024

Helen G. Dorman, age 91, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on July 23, 2024, at Brightview Assisted Living of Bel Air. Born in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Reed) Cochran and the beloved wife of the late Donald William Dorman.

Helen was a devoted member of the Long Green Valley Church of the Brethren...

Darrin Paul Furgason

Darrin Paul Furgason

Jul 22, 2024

Darrin Paul Furgason, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly on July 22, 2024, at the age of 51. 

Born in Baltimore, MD, Darrin was the son of James and Barbara (Griffin) Furgason. He graduated in 1990 from C. Milton Wright High School, where he played lacrosse. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering...

Vivian Leray Hinckle

Vivian Leray Hinckle

Jul 20, 2024

Vivian Leray Hinckle (née Crouse), aged 99, passed away on July 20, 2024, in Fort Pierce, FL. Born on September 21, 1924, in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, she was a revered figure in her community and beloved by many.

Vivian was renowned for her warmth and generosity, traits that made her a central figure in her family and community. She was...

Clarisse "Claire" L. Dunham

Clarisse "Claire" L. Dunham

Jul 20, 2024

Clarisse "Claire" L. Dunham, age 88, of Salisbury, Maryland, passed away on July 20, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Rutland, Vermont, she was the daughter of Aimie Alfred and Isabelle Sarah (Guyette) Ferland and wife of the late Bill Dunham.

Claire enjoyed taking RV trips with her family, creating cherished memories along the East...

Muriel Adlea Emmons-Skillman

Muriel Adlea Emmons-Skillman

Jul 18, 2024



Muriel Adalea Emmons (60) passed on July 18, 2024, after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Russell and Mildred Emmons of Glen Burnie. She served as a caregiver and resided in Bel Air.

Muriel is survived by her husband, Samuel Skillman; her children and their spouses, Samanthia (Guy) Emmons, Raymond Scott Wilson, II, Stephanie (Jiyong) Emmons, Noah...

Justin Jagodzinski

Justin Jagodzinski

Jul 17, 2024

Jeffrey Justin Jagodzinski, age 39, passed away on July 17, 2024, in Maryland. Born at Franklin Square Hospital, he was the beloved son of Jeffrey Jagodzinski and Kelli Booth Realo. In addition to his parents, Justin is survived by his brothers, Austin Jagodzinski, and Daniel Markmann; his sisters, Alexandra Markmann, and Brenna Jagodzinski; his grandmothers, Bettie Booth, and Paula Jagodzinski;...

Katharine E. "Betty" Sturgill

Katharine E. "Betty" Sturgill

Jul 17, 2024

Katharine E. "Betty" Sturgill, age 101, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on July 17, 2024, at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Forest Hill, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Bessie (Walbeck) Pyle and the beloved wife of the late Reece Sturgill.

Betty was a private individual, known for her no-nonsense attitude and...

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