Obituaries

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

Bernie Morgan

Bernie Morgan

Apr 16, 2018

Bernie Morgan, age 71, of Bel Air, MD passed away on April 16, 2018 at his home. Born in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of Howard Reed and Lessie Gladys (Abbott) Morgan. He was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Bel Air, The American Legion in Bel Air and a former member of the Fraternal Order...

Reverend Carolyn Marie Hilker

Reverend Carolyn Marie Hilker

Apr 15, 2018

Reverend Carolyn Marie Hilker, age 73, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on April 15, 2018 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of William Jesse and Hazel Louise (Edwards) Barrett. She enjoyed her family and talking about Jesus. She loved music and spending time with and encouraging people. Ms. Hilker...

William L. Walker, Jr.

William L. Walker, Jr.

Apr 14, 2018

It is with Great sadness that we announce the passing of William L. Walker, Jr., age 65, of Abingdon, Maryland. He passed away on April 14, 2018 at his home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of William Leon Walker and Mary Elizabeth (Baker) Walker. He was the owner and founder of Walker's Termite and Pest Control Company,...

James Wilson Boyce

James Wilson Boyce

Apr 14, 2018

James Wilson Boyce, age 74, of Middle River, Maryland passed away on April 14, 2018 at his home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Woodrow Wilson Boyce and Ethel Jane (Colley) Boyce. He was an architectural draftsman and loved to paint with pastels and watercolors. He also loved boating, being on the water, and spending time with...

Jack Day

Jack Day

Apr 12, 2018

Jack Day, age 82, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on April 12, 2018 at his home. Born in Yukon, West Virginia, he was the son of James Walter and Minerva Caroline (Cole) Day. He had worked at Bata Shoe Company and for the Firestone Tire Company. He was a family guy who loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Day is...

Eleanor Anna Noonan Jordan

Eleanor Anna Noonan Jordan

Apr 10, 2018

Eleanor Anna Noonan Jordan, daughter of William H. and Rose Noonan was born November 27, 1919 in Baltimore, MD. She passed away on April 10, 2018 at the age of 98. Predeceased by loving husband Preston Jordan. Survived by her dear children Joyce Jordan, Linda Jordan Chamberlin and her husband David. Her beloved grandchildren Peter Jordan Chamberlin, Sarah Jordan Chamberlin...

Franklin ''Jimmy'' Eugene Edwards

Franklin ''Jimmy'' Eugene Edwards

Apr 9, 2018

Franklin "Jimmy" Eugene Edwards, age 84, of Bel Air, MD passed away on April 9, 2018 at his home. Born in Yadkinville, NC, he was the son of Felix Monroe and Elsie Lee (Crouse) Edwards and was the husband of the late Eva Gray Edwards. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country during the Korean War....

Dr. Ronald Noboru Sakamoto

Dr. Ronald Noboru Sakamoto

Apr 9, 2018

Dr. Ronald Noboru Sakamoto, age 60, of Joppa, MD passed away on April 9, 2018. Born in Minatuku, Tokyo, he was the son of Harold Kazuto and Hiroko (Shigekawa) Sakamoto. Ronald was a well respected doctor at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center for over 20 years and before that he was at Fallston General and University of Maryland. He was loved...

Lynne Seddon Slack

Lynne Seddon Slack

Apr 8, 2018

Lynne Seddon Slack, age 72, of Bel Air, MD passed away on April 8, 2018 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Dover, England, she was the daughter of Alex and Helen (Wiggins) Seddon. Lynne is survived by daughter, Meredith Johnson of Bel Air; son, Alex Slack of Salisbury; son-in-law Jackson Johnson Sr; two granddaughters, Desierae...

Michael Allen Zynel

Michael Allen Zynel

Apr 7, 2018

Michael Allen Zynel, age 60, of Bel Air, MD passed away on April 7, 2018 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, he was the son of the late Edward Anthony and Emma Lutrell (Crabbe) Zynel. He enjoyed being out on his boat, crabbing, and going to the casino, where he liked to...

Wm. Dorsey Hiteshew Jr.

Wm. Dorsey Hiteshew Jr.

Apr 7, 2018

Wm. Dorsey Hiteshew Jr., age 82, of Joppa, MD passed away on April 7, 2018 at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of William Dorsey and Helen Phyllis (Allenbaugh) Hiteshew. He was the oldest of the 14 children in his family. A civil engineer by trade, planes were a...

Mary Frances Adkins

Mary Frances Adkins

Apr 7, 2018

Mary Frances Adkins, age 78, of Bel Air, MD passed away on April 7, 2018 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Green County, KY, she was the daughter of George Robert and Linda Jane (Morgan) Milby and was the wife of the late Jack Lewis Adkins Sr. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in...

H. Louise Wampler

H. Louise Wampler

Apr 7, 2018

H. Louise Wampler, age 88, of Edgewood, MD passed away on April 7, 2018 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Pickens, SC, she was the daughter of EB and Martha (Ball) Pace and was the wife of the late Eugene Elden Wampler. Prior to starting her family, she served as a secretary to the Command...

Arnold  Lewis Stagnoli

Arnold Lewis Stagnoli

Apr 6, 2018

Arnold Lewis Stagnoli, age 79, of Bel Air, MD passed away on April 6, 2018 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. He had received a diagnosis of cancer the week before and we believe he saw it as an invitation to join his wife of 60 years in heaven. He didn’t waste any time to passing from this...

Patricia Jackman

Patricia Jackman

Apr 5, 2018

Patricia Jackman, age 57, of White Marsh, MD passed away on April 5, 2018 at her home. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Rachel Louise (Brown) Watson. She enjoyed working in the garden and her dogs. Mrs. Jackman is survived by her husband of 35 years, Joseph Richard Jackman; son, William Michael Meyers of Baltimore; daughter, Lena...

Gary Scott Libertini Sr.

Gary Scott Libertini Sr.

Apr 4, 2018

On Wednesday April 4, 2018, Gary Scott Libertini, Sr. of Street, Maryland passed away. Son of Joseph Carmen Libertini and Georgia Carmen Foxwell Libertini. Wife of Gail L. Libertini and father of Gary Scott Libertini, Jr.; William LeRoy Libertini; James Chance Libertini, Sr.; Lisa Lynn Libertini. Also survived by his Grandchildren- Victoria; Kylee; Alexis; Austin; Alexanderya; Nick; Sierra; Calista; Meegan;...

Thomas Phillip Rausch Jr.

Thomas Phillip Rausch Jr.

Apr 3, 2018

Thomas Phillip Rausch Jr., age 35, of Bel Air, MD passed away on April 3, 2018. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Thomas P. and Katherine Marie (Young) Rausch of Bel Air. He enjoyed fishing, dirt bike riding, and bowling. To many of his friends and family, he will be remembered for his "Big Heart". Mr. Rausch...

James Edward Alexander

James Edward Alexander

Apr 3, 2018

On April 3, 2018, James Edward Alexander, age 69, of White Marsh, MD passed away. Loving brother of Katherine Baummer, Frances Midwig, Martha Moxley and C. Ellen Vallar. Predeceased by three brothers and two sisters.