Obituaries

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

Dorothy Howard

Dorothy Howard

Jun 8, 2017

Dorothy Howard, age 84, of Joppa, MD passed away on June 8, 2017 at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of John Cromwell Popple and Helen (Popple) Mansfield. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and the C&P Pioneers which is now Verizon. She enjoyed going to yard sales, bazaars, and...

Vivian Hamilton

Vivian Hamilton

Jun 7, 2017

Vivian Hamilton, age 86, of Fallston, MD passed away on June 7, 2017 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Theodore and Mildred (Savage) Carrow. She enjoyed ballroom dancing, flowers and time spent with her family. Mrs. Hamilton is survived by her husband of 66 years, Charles Robert Hamilton...

John Bosley Mccomas Jr.

John Bosley Mccomas Jr.

Jun 7, 2017

On Wednesday June 7, 2017 John Bosley McComas Jr. of Glen Arm, Maryland passed away. Son of the late John Bosley McComas Sr., and the late Nellie Blanche Bayne McComas. Husband of the late Evelyn Wood McComas; father of John B. McComas III; and Deborah lee McComas Carroll. Grandfather of Brian McComas; Cameron Ingool; Erin Carroll; Amanda McClure; also survived...

Ronald H. Twitty

Ronald H. Twitty

Jun 6, 2017

Ronald H. Twitty, age 71, of Belcamp, Maryland passed away on June 6, 2017 at his home. Born in Annapolis, Maryland, he was the son of Kirby Leon and Martha Harriett (Schutte) Twitty and was the husband, for 44 years, of the late Judith Ann Twitty. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he loved his job as an engineer...

William Wheeler

William Wheeler

Jun 6, 2017

William Wheeler, age 81, of Fallston, Maryland passed away on June 6, 2017 at Bel Air Assisted Living in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Harry Lee and Anna (Trabert) Wheeler. A veteran of the National Guard, he retired from Bethlehem Steel after 43 years. He enjoyed bowling for many years at Forest Hill...

Karen Marie Sampson

Karen Marie Sampson

Jun 5, 2017

Karen Marie Sampson, age 60, of Bel Air, MD passed away on June 5, 2017 at her home. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of William Anthony and Jean (Heffernan) Clemons. She had retired from St. Joan of Arc Catholic School in 2015 as the technology teacher and was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church. She enjoyed...

Shannon N. Kozar

Shannon N. Kozar

Jun 5, 2017

Shannon N. Kozar, age 43, of White Hall, Maryland passed away on June 5, 2017 at her home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Charles R. Duley and Linda A. (Grue) Bunce. Mrs. Kozar is survived by her husband John D. Kozar; daughter, Hannah B. Kozar; and brother, Todd M. DuleyIn lieu of flowers, donations may be...

Lore Chenoweth

Lore Chenoweth

Jun 4, 2017

Lore Chenoweth, age 87, of Colora, MD, formerly of Bel Air, peacefully passed away on June 4, 2017 at Union Hospital in Elkton, MD. Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of Aloys and Johanna (Bingeman) Schwerdt and was the wife of the late Howard Grayson Chenoweth. She liked to cook, read, shop, and entertain family and friends....

Eric John Snyder

Eric John Snyder

Jun 3, 2017

On Saturday June 3, 2017 Eric John Snyder of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away. Son of the late Lawrence Nelson Snyder and the Marie Louise Wright Snyder. Brother of Ronald Nelson Snyder of Hagerstown, Maryland; Carol Lee Cable of Jarrettsville, Maryland predeceased by sister Beverly Breen and brother William Snyder. A private memorial service will be held.

Lawrence Henson Jr.

Lawrence Henson Jr.

Jun 2, 2017

Lawrence Henson Jr., age 68, of Bel Air, MD passed away on June 2, 2017. Born in Clay County, Kentucky, he was the son of Lawrence and Mary Bell Henson. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served his country in the Army for over 20 years and after his first retirement was Director of Program Management for the Department...

Pearl L. Nowotarski

Pearl L. Nowotarski

Jun 2, 2017

Pearl L. Nowotarski, age 95, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on June 2, 2017 at her home. Born in Mt. Airy, Maryland, she was the daughter of William and Dora Fowler and was the wife of the late George Nowotarski. She had worked as a waitress and was an avid duck pin bowler, gardener, and quilter.Mrs. Nowotarski is survived by...

Laurie Ann Burgess

Laurie Ann Burgess

Jun 1, 2017

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Greater Grace Christian Academy Scholarship Fund, 6063 Moravia Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21206.

Velma F. Jackson

Velma F. Jackson

Jun 1, 2017

Velma F. Jackson, age 92, of Bel Air, MD passed away on June 1, 2017 at her home. Born in Old Fields, NC, she was the daughter of Robert Bryan and Chana Pearl (Wagner) Wall and was the wife of the late Elmer Clair Jackson. She graduated from Bel Air High School in 1941 and had worked at the Harford...

Eileen Lister Shattuck

Eileen Lister Shattuck

Jun 1, 2017

Contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

Robert B. Farrington

Robert B. Farrington

May 31, 2017

Robert B. Farrington, age 85, of Edgewood, MD passed away on May 31, 2017 at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium, MD. Born in McGrady, NC, he was the son of Freddie Sylvester and Emeline (Taylor) Farrington, and was the husband of the late Mary (Fleming) Farrington and Virginia Lacy Farrington. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he worked at APG...

William "Bill" Schwartzman

William "Bill" Schwartzman

May 31, 2017

William "Bill" Schwartzman, age 42, of Edgewood, MD passed away on May 31, 2017 at his home. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Henry Richard and Frances Margaret (Page) Schwartzman of Edgewood. He was very active at the John Archer School, especially in the chorus, band and acting in plays. He enjoyed playing his French Horn and...

Ken J.  Heeter

Ken J. Heeter

May 30, 2017

Ken J Heeter, age 80, of Bel Air, MD passed away on May 30, 2017 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Michigan City, IN on July 1, 1936, the middle son of DeLacy J and Anna (Yoder) Heeter. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, neighbor and coworker. A very compassionate person...

William H. Bytheway

William H. Bytheway

May 29, 2017

William Henry Bytheway, Jr., age 72, a resident of Abingdon, MD passed away on May 29, 2017, at home in the company of his family. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late William Henry Bytheway, Sr. and Lillian Carolyn (Sachs) Renfro and the husband of the late Patricia Ann Bytheway. In addition to his parents and...

George Franklin Oliver

George Franklin Oliver

May 28, 2017

George Franklin Oliver, age 62, of Aberdeen, MD passed away on May 28, 2017 at his home. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, he was the son of Franklin LaPorte Oliver and Ruby Landora (Preston) Oliver. For most of his life, George was a banker in Baltimore City most recently at M&T Bank. He loved sailing, boating and being on...