Obituaries

Jul 21, 2017

On July 21, 2017, Bonnie D. Lears, age 62, of Bel Air, MD passed away. She was the beloved wife, for 36 years, of Richard H. Lears; devoted mother of Kendall (David) Lears Bacon and Kimberly (Richard) Lears Kuczak; loving sister of Jack Evans and Robert Evans. Also survived by grandchildren, Caroline Bacon, Conor Bacon, Sean Kuczak and Cole Kuczak.She...

Jul 21, 2017

Janie Dabney Barnes, 68, of Joppa, MD passed away on July 21, 2017. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Linwood Dabney Sr. and Anna Dabney and was the wife, for 48 years, of the late Tony Dean Barnes. She earned her Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Towson State University. For over 40 years she dedicated herself to...

Jul 21, 2017

Jul 21, 2017

On July 21, 2017 Raymond Howard Gunderson of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away. Son of the late Sigurd Gunderson and the late Clara McDermott Gunderson. Husband of the late Jennifer Gunderson. Father of Lisa Babb and husband Gary; step-father of William Stewart and wife Karen. Grandfather of Mark R. Rohde; Kevin L. Rohde; Leanne D. Babb; Kristy L. Beggs and the...

Jul 20, 2017

Andrew Michael Pizanis, age 20, of Abingdon, Maryland was taken from us July 20, 2017. Born in Rosedale, Maryland, he was the beautiful son of Michael Charles and Brenda Jean (Asbury) Pizanis of Abingdon. He was kind and considerate, loved to cook, enjoyed playing sports and skateboarding. He even carried his cat Mittenz on his shoulder while riding his skateboard....

Jul 19, 2017

Sylvia Rae Sanzone, age 73, of Delta, Pennsylvania passed away on July 19, 2017 at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Frederick, Maryland, she was the daughter of Joseph Earl and Mary Louise (Souder) Pope. She enjoyed selling Polish pottery, going out to eat and loved time spent at the casinos with friends. Ms. Sanzone...

Jul 19, 2017

Riley Graybeal Cornett went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2017 surrounded by family. Born April 16, 1925 to Estel Phleet Cornett and Minnie Wright Cornett in Flatridge, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Gearleen Trivitt Cornett honoring 64 years of marriage and by one brother Charles Bert Cornett of Bristol, TN. After arriving in Maryland, he...

Jul 18, 2017

Anna Maria Sadera, age 69, died peacefully Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her family. Born in Indianapolis, IN, she was a daughter of Allie Cullen.Anna was born on October 24, 1947, and was the younger of two daughters. On June 25, 1965, Anna married Ernie, her high school sweetheart and so began the start of their...

Jul 17, 2017

Delores Herminia Bogar, age 70, of Abingdon, MD passed away on July 17, 2017 at her home. Born in Glade Spring, VA, she was the daughter of James and Virginia (Hogston) Stamper. In retirement her greatest joy was in the company and care of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Bogar is survived by her husband, Robert S. Bogar; daughters,...

Jul 16, 2017

Rosemary Ann (nee Lambden) Jackson, age 62, died peacefully at home in Forest Hill, MD on July 16, 2017. The fifth of six children, she was born in Washington, D.C. on August 6, 1954. She is preceded in death by her parents Albert Leroy "Pete" and Susan Theresa (nee Broderick) Lambden, and her older brother John Guy Lambden.Rosemary graduated from...

Jul 16, 2017

On July 16, 2017 John Benjamin (Ben) Scarlett of Riverside, California formerly of White Hall, Maryland passed away. Beloved son of John and Virginia (Duvall) Scarlett. Brother of Joshua and his dog Trixie, as well as cousins Jeremy, Daniel, David and Christopher. Ben is also survived by his aunts and uncles. Visitation and a Memorial Service will be held on...

Jul 15, 2017

Eric Wayne West, age 73, of Abingdon, MD passed away on July 15, 2017 at Bon Secours Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Born in Kinston, NC, he was the son of Murriell Wayne and Myrtle Ivie (Koonce) West. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and, for 50 years, drove a truck for many companies. The last 14 years were...

Jul 14, 2017

Danny Bowman, age 71 of Churchville, MD passed away early on July 14, 2017 while under hospice care at home.He is survived by his wife, Marion Bowman (Borisevic); step-daughter, Tracy E. German; step-son, Steve N. German; son Charles Zuber; grandson, Drew Zuber; nephews, Jerry Bowman (Annette), Michael Yates (Kathy), Chris Yates (Anni); nieces, Mary Holjes (Kevin) and Kim Bowman Driver...

Jul 14, 2017

Jeanne E. Carter, age 88, of Bel Air, MD passed away on July 14, 2017 at her home 52 East Broadway Bel Air MD. Born in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Robert and Helen MacCord and wife of the late Warren Grover Carter. The Carter family and the family of Ralph and Jean Durham moved to Harford County...

Jul 13, 2017

Dorothy Lillian Tacy, age 79, of Middle River, MD passed away on July 13, 2017 at Seasons Hospice at Franklin Square. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of William Trainor and Lillian (Leach) Lajos. She was a past member of the American Legion in Dundalk. Mrs. Tacy is survived by her husband of 32 years, Ronald C. Tacy;...

Jul 11, 2017

Dorothy Louise Bennett, age 55, of Bel Air, MD passed away on July 11, 2017 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of George William Minor and the late Marie Elizabeth Minor. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family. Mrs. Bennett is survived by her husband of 20...

Jul 9, 2017

David Michael Strickler, age 69, of Edgewood, MD passed away on July 9, 2017 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Charles O. Strickler and Mary Jane (Junker) Kampes. He started his career in 1968 at the Baltimore Sun newspaper where he worked as a printer until his retirement....

Jul 9, 2017

In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to:Grace United Methodist Church110 W. Bel Air AvenueAberdeen, MD 21001

Jul 8, 2017

Fredna Norman Vaught, a native of Harford County, Maryland, died in Fredericksburg, VA on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the age of 87. She was the oldest daughter and second child of the late Nora and Joe Norman.Fredna was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Robert "Bob" Vaught and is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jim...

Jul 7, 2017

Raymond H. Bradley, age 78, of Fallston, Maryland passed away on July 7, 2017 at Gilchrist Hospice @ GBMC in Towson, Maryland. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, he was the son of William Henry and Eliza Meldenia (Peaker) Bradley. He was employed by Olney Pony Farm in Joppa Maryland for 58 years where his sidekick dog, Monday, went to work...