Obituaries

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

Ellen G. Sokolowski

Ellen G. Sokolowski

Jun 24, 2015

Ellen G. Sokolowski, 86, of Edgewood, MD, passed away on June 24, 2015. Born in Hollofield, MD, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Ellen Ira (Gray) Breakall and wife, for 56 years, of the late Edward J. Sokolowski. She had worked as a claims examiner for the Social Security office and enjoyed reading, working jigsaw puzzles and...

Gary Robert Betzing

Gary Robert Betzing

Jun 24, 2015

On June 24th 2014, Gary R. Betzing, of Forest Hill, MD passed away. He is the beloved husband of Irene T. Betzing; devoted father of Christine I. Betzing, Lauren E. Warren and son-in-law Jonathon G. Warren; cherished grandfather of Parker R. Warren.

James "Ace" Ryan

James "Ace" Ryan

Jun 21, 2015

James M. "Ace" Ryan, 92, of Fallston, MD, passed away on June 21, 2015 at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late James Michael Ryan and Catherine Elizabeth (Smith) Ryan and husband, for 64 years, of the late Frances L. (Dennis) Ryan. A veteran of the U.S....

Leo R. "Lee" Kerner

Leo R. "Lee" Kerner

Jun 21, 2015

On June 21, 2015, Leo R. "Lee" Kerner, 82, of Bel Air, MD passed away. Survived by devoted wife, Joan Kerner; stepchildren, Glenn Ness, Linda Ness and Jeanne Cascio; siblings, James Kerner Sr., Agnes Windsor and Mary Roberts, predeceased by brother, Paul Kerner; grandchildren, Bryan Ness, Allyson Plajzer and Lindsay Cascio; great-grandsons, Cameron and Alex; and many nieces and nephews....

Ethel R. Eshinsky

Ethel R. Eshinsky

Jun 21, 2015

Ethel R. Eshinsky, 100, of Edgewood, MD, passed away on June 21, 2015 at her home. Born in Mahoning City, PA, she was the daughter of the late William David and Elizabeth Ecker Beynon and wife, for 55 years, of the late Charles J. Eshinsky. A homemaker, she worked for many years with The Girl Scouts. She was extremely active...

Christine Agnes Kozlowski-Keys

Christine Agnes Kozlowski-Keys

Jun 21, 2015

Christine Agnes Kozlowski-Keys, 63, of Pylesville, MD, passed away on June 21, 2015 at her home. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas P. and Dorothy A. (Gesina) Tsaousakis and wife of the late Otis Cecil Keys and John Stanley Kozlowski Sr. Her grandchildren were her life and she supported them in all of their...

Carolyn Kozlowski Laponzina

Carolyn Kozlowski Laponzina

Jun 20, 2015

Carolyn Kozlowski LaPonzina, 73, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on June 20, 2015 in Forest Hill, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late John and Marie Kozlowski. She volunteered her time at St. Ignatius Catholic Church and loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling, and liked to garden and walk the Ma...

Christopher Allen Barnholth-Kerr

Christopher Allen Barnholth-Kerr

Jun 20, 2015

Christopher Allen Barnholth-Kerr, 24, of Nottingham, MD passed away on June 20, 2015. Born in Baltimore, MD, he is the son of Darren Christopher Kerr of Nottingham and Laura Lynn (Barnholth) Roberts of Glen Burnie. A 2009 graduate of Overlea High School, he enjoyed spending time with his son, Cayden. He also enjoyed playing Blackjack with his best friend, John...

Margaret ''Margie'' Maguire

Margaret ''Margie'' Maguire

Jun 20, 2015

Margaret "Margie" Maguire, 86, of Edgewood, MD passed away on June 20, 2015 at her home. Born in Ely, MN, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Snyder Startz and wife of the late Frank Patrick Maguire. Mrs. Maguire is survived by her son, Michael Patrick Maguire and wife, Lynn, of Carnegie, PA; daughter, Catherine A. Johnson...

Larry Lee Whipple

Larry Lee Whipple

Jun 20, 2015

Larry Lee Whipple, 79, of Edgewood, MD, passed away on June 20, 2015 at his home. Born in Belden, NE, he was the son of the late Theodore and Dorothy Hanson Whipple. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was retired from the Social Security Administration where he was a claims adjuster, and had worked for 22 years for ARC...

Betty Betzing

Betty Betzing

Jun 19, 2015

Betty Betzing, age 90, of Forest Hill, Md., passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015, in Bel Air, Md.Betty was born on February 11, 1925 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of the late Theodore Schatzberg and Delina Dulong Schatberg. She was the sister of Charles Schatzberg and Theodore Schatzberg.Betty is pre-deceased by her husband, Robert Betzing. Betty and Bob met...

Louis Allen Bandy Sr.

Louis Allen Bandy Sr.

Jun 18, 2015

Louis Allen Bandy Sr., 77, of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away on June 18, 2015 at his home. Born in Valls Creek, WV, he was the son of the late Robert Elias Bandy and Gertrude Annie Tipton Bandy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and had worked, for 42 years, at Price Brothers Company where he was...

Janet A. Fraley

Janet A. Fraley

Jun 17, 2015

Janet A. Fraley, 64, of Edgewood, MD, passed away on June 17, 2015 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Orlando William Altimont and Diane Gay Grimaldi Altimont. She enjoyed spending time with family, entertaining family and neighbors in her home, reading the Bible, and attending church....

Dorothy Marie Zeller

Dorothy Marie Zeller

Jun 17, 2015

On June 17, 2015, Dorothy Marie Zeller, 91, of Bel Air, MD, passed away. Devoted mother of Linda Harkins and JoAnn Zeller; loving sister of Helen Wagner and the late Nancy Benassi. Also survived by grandchildren, Timothy I. Harkins, Karen G. Harkins, Alison H. Howell, Christine H. Jack, Renee H. Custis; and great-grandchildren, Elijah Jack, Parker, Abigayle and Emma Howell,...

Scott Schabdach

Scott Schabdach

Jun 17, 2015

Scott Schabdach, 25, of Baldwin, MD passed away suddenly on June 17, 2015. Born in Baltimore, MD, he is the son of Bruce and Mary Schabdach of Baldwin, MD. A graduate of Fallston High School, he attended Frostburg State University and was employed as a Screen Printer at Tidewater Promotions. He loved music, animals and watching movies. In addition to...

Tom W. Freeman

Tom W. Freeman

Jun 16, 2015

Underlying all the ideals he held dear – foremost among them strong faith, family first, love of country, generosity, concern for his fellow man – Tom W. Freeman, 62 of Forest Hill, Maryland went to glory on June 16, 2015. Tom, a naval historical artist was known in artistic circles for his stunning use of watercolors and detail to accuracy....

Geneva Reed Stancill

Geneva Reed Stancill

Jun 15, 2015

Geneva Reed Stancill, 88, of Joppa, MD passed away on June 15, 2015 at her home. Born in Nathans Creek, NC, she was the daughter of the late Arnold Reed and Pressie Wagoner Jenkins. She had worked as a bookkeeper and enjoyed lunch dates with her friends. She loved Ballroom Dancing and in her younger years, would travel to dances...

Catherine E. Bildstein

Catherine E. Bildstein

Jun 15, 2015

Catherine E. Bildstein, 74, of Fallston, MD, passed away on June 15, 2015 at Genesis Health Care in Towson, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Walter Lawrence Jordan and Adeline Catherine Schmidt Jordan. A member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, she had worked as a bank manager and for the Bel Air Auto Auction.Mrs. Bildstein...

Gordon L. Ely

Gordon L. Ely

Jun 14, 2015

Gordon L. Ely, 86, of Bel Air, MD passed away on June 14, 2015 at Lorien Riverside in Belcamp, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Francis Xavier Ely and Elizabeth Frances Reider Ely. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a member of the Rosedale VFW. He worked as a Property Evaluator for...

Terry Lee Thurman

Terry Lee Thurman

Jun 14, 2015

Terry Lee Thurman, 68, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away on June 14, 2015 at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Frank Howard Thurman Sr. and Henrietta Violet Bush Thurman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for over 40 years for the U.S. Government....