Obituaries

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

Gail Lee Butler

Gail Lee Butler

Jul 5, 2024

Gail Lee Butler, age 56, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024, at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, she was the beloved daughter of Edwin Albert Gray and the late Deborah (Kriner) Gray.

Gail dedicated 24 years of her professional life to BG&E, where she was known...

MaryJo Rother

MaryJo Rother

Jul 4, 2024

MaryJo Rother, age 62, of Nottingham, Maryland, passed away on July 4, 2024. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Neil Bareham and the late Marian (Webb) Bareham. MaryJo was the beloved wife of Andrew Rother, Sr., with whom she shared 39 years of marriage.

MaryJo graduated from Mercy High School in 1980 and went on to work for Miller Refrigeration...

Marianna Chiocca Hamilton

Marianna Chiocca Hamilton

Jul 3, 2024

Marianna Francesca Chiocca Hamilton, 65, passed away on July 3, 2024, in Vernon, Florida, with her husband, Chuck, by her side. 

Marianna had a vitality that was contagious. To know her was to be part of her family. This was simply her way. She drew everyone to herself with her outgoing personality, her boundless energy, kindness, compassion and generosity. Marianna would...

Anthony L. Fitch, Jr.

Anthony L. Fitch, Jr.

Jul 2, 2024

Anthony L. Fitch, Jr., age 60, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on July 2, 2024. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late Anthony L. Fitch, Sr. and Stephanie (Dimick) Stoll. Anthony was the beloved husband of Tina (Zimmerman) Fitch, with whom he shared 40 wonderful years of marriage.

Anthony proudly served his country as a veteran of...

Joseph T. Colgan

Joseph T. Colgan

Jul 1, 2024

 Joseph T. Colgan (97) of Bel Air, MD died on July 1st, at Avondale Brightview Senior Living in Bel Air after a short illness.

Joe was proud of being a Navy veteran of World War II and of being a son of Jersey City where he was born on July 18, 1926 to Joseph T. and Alice Colgan. Jersey City was...

Jean C. Struben

Jean C. Struben

Jul 1, 2024

Jean C. Struben, age 94, of Jarrettsville, Maryland entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 1, 2024. Born in Rosedale, she was the daughter of the late William A Ritter, Sr and Clara Matilda (Milke) Ritter and wife of the late Francis “Bill” Struben. 

She graduated as an honor student from Kenwood High School in...

Brenda Lee Johnson Kimball

Brenda Lee Johnson Kimball

Jul 1, 2024

Brenda Lee Johnson Kimball, age 81, of Parkville, Maryland, passed away on July 1, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William and Mildred McCurdy and the wife of the late Bruce Kimball.

Brenda enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling, cherishing the memories made with loved...

Mary Barbara Webster

Mary Barbara Webster

Jun 30, 2024

Barbara Webster, age 88, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on June 30, 2024. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Maynes) Correri and the beloved wife of 69 years to Harry Vincent Webster, Sr.

Barbara was a devout member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Aberdeen. Her dedication to her...

Lucy Mae Hall

Lucy Mae Hall

Jun 30, 2024

Lucy Mae Hall, age 65, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on June 30, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Olivia (Wiley) Lambertson and the late Walter Lambertson.

Lucy was the beloved wife of David Hall, and together they shared a life full of love and devotion.  Lucy had...

Marie Anderson

Marie Anderson

Jun 30, 2024

Marie Anderson, age 86, of Havre de Grace, Maryland passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024. Born in Yadkinville, North Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of the late Eugene and Oda (Edwards) Steelman and loving wife of the late Lawrence Anderson. Marie dedicated 57 years of her life to A & P (Superfresh) Grocery Store, where she served as...

Timothy Wayne Arnold, Sr.

Timothy Wayne Arnold, Sr.

Jun 29, 2024

Timothy Wayne Arnold Sr., age 64, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on June 29, 2024. Born in Bluffton Wells, Indiana, he was the son of the late Samuel and Ruth (Wilson) Arnold. Timothy was known for his passion for historic cars, his impressive gun collection, and most of all, his love for his grandchildren.

Timothy is survived by his son,...

William Richard "Dick" Bittner

William Richard "Dick" Bittner

Jun 28, 2024

William Richard “Dick” Bittner, age 82, of Millsboro, Delaware, passed away on June 28, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late John and Grace (Brown) Bittner and the beloved husband of Rita (Voran) Bittner.

William was a devoted member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Hickory and a respected figure in his community. He is remembered...

Eileen Maria McEntee

Eileen Maria McEntee

Jun 28, 2024

Eileen Maria McEntee, age 67, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on June 28, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Eileen (Reilly) McEntee. Eileen was the beloved spouse of Robert (Bob) Reardon; they had been together for nearly 35 years.

Eileen was a kind, loving and generous person. She enjoyed snow skiing and loved...

Carol Gegorek

Carol Gegorek

Jun 28, 2024

Carol Gegorek (Nee Otto), age 77, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on June 28, 2024, at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Arlene (Bickford) Otto and the beloved wife of the late Frank Albert Gegorek.

Carol was a vibrant and social individual who cherished her family...

Rose Marie Durante

Rose Marie Durante

Jun 27, 2024

Rose Marie Durante, age 87, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on June 27, 2024, at Accent Care of Christiana in Newark, Delaware. Born in Yonkers, New York, she was the daughter of the late Giordino “Bruno” and Lucille (D'Alessandro) Serpone and the beloved wife of the late James Michael Durante.

A devoted member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church...

Franklin W. Hughes, Sr.

Franklin W. Hughes, Sr.

Jun 26, 2024

Franklin W. Hughes, Sr., age 79, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed on June 26, 2024. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Frank is survived by his loving wife, Sandra (nee Donald); his daughter, Jennifer Daughton; and his grandson, Malcolm Daughton. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Franklin Hughes, Jr., and his brothers, Thomas Hughes and Bill Hughes. Frank was...

Fumie D. Buckland

Fumie D. Buckland

Jun 26, 2024

Fumie D. “Mariko/Mareka” Buckland, age 93, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on June 26, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Sansebo, Japan, she was the daughter of the late Hikosaku and Moto Doi and the wife of the late John Calvin Buckland. Fumie was a generous supporter of the Joppa Magnolia Volunteer Fire Department, where...

James Leroy Saffran

James Leroy Saffran

Jun 25, 2024

James Leroy Saffran, age 75, of Belcamp, Maryland, passed away on June 25, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late James and Florence Saffran and the beloved husband of Nancy Saffran.

Jim proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam...

Robert Brady Ruffner

Robert Brady Ruffner

Jun 24, 2024

Robert “Bob” Brady Ruffner, 77, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on June 24, 2024. Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Bob was the beloved husband of Donna Lee (Cobaugh) until her death on October 6, 2022. Their love was a bond of eternal devotion, dedication, and compassion that spanned over 43 years. 

Preceded in death by his parents, Homer B. Ruffner and...

Leon Anderson

Leon Anderson

Jun 24, 2024

Leon Anderson, 79 years old, of Abingdon Maryland, passed away on June 24, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Maryland. Born in Sparta, North Carolina. Leon was the son of the late Cam Anderson and Martha Jane (Irwin) Anderson.

Leon is survived by his son Greg Anderson and his wife Bonnie; two daughters, Diane Anderson, and Kym Anders;...

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