Obituaries

Dec 12, 2023

Donna Elsie Cox, 92, of Bowie, Maryland, passed away on December 12, 2023, atthe University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center in Upper Marlboro,Maryland. She was born in Traphill, North Carolina, to the late Doil Leeson andNonor Edith (Waddell) Crabb.As a believer in Christ, Donna’s greatest joy came from serving the Lord. Shewas a Sunday School teacher, sang in the...

Dec 12, 2023

Forest Hill, Maryland - Lisa Lynn Peffers, age 58, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on December 12, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of Laura and William Dobbs and the late James Crowl, Sr. Lisa was the devoted wife of Lawrence Peffers for 25...

Dec 11, 2023

Liane Alyce Romary, 51, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland.  She was born in February of 1972 to Arlen and Elizabeth (Hess) Romary in Battle Creek, Michigan. She is survived by her mother; her father and his wife, Carole; and three sisters, JoAnn Cain and her husband,...

Dec 10, 2023

Sandra Scott Ekeson, age 60, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away on December 10, 2023, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Virginia, she was the cherished daughter of the late James and Evelyn (Chapman) Scott and the loving wife of Joseph Ekeson, with whom she shared 17 years of marriage.

Sandra was an...

Dec 10, 2023

Charlotte Elizabeth Bachmann, age 93, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Accent Care Inpatient Hospice, Franklin Square Hospital, in Rosedale, Maryland.  She was born February 20, 1930, to Bernard and Elizabeth (Hoefner) Eckert in Baltimore, Maryland.  Charlotte was the beloved wife of the late William Edward Bachmann, and attended Trinity Lutheran Church, Joppa, Maryland.

For...

Dec 9, 2023

Delphine Hood, age 88, passed away on December 9, 2023. She was born to Benjamin and Helmi Stoller and was raised in Spearfish and Deadwood, South Dakota. Delphine, lovingly known as Del, was a remarkable individual whose life was marked by a wealth of experiences, accomplishments, and unwavering love for family, animals, and music.

In her early years, Del played...

Dec 9, 2023

Stephen Edward Murphy, age 29, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on December 9, 2023, at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of David and Lisa (Magness) Murphy.

Stephen was a passionate and talented musician who found joy in the rhythm of life. A drummer at heart and a...

Dec 7, 2023

Gary Anders, age 64, passed away on December 7, 2023, in an automobile accident. He was the son of Otis and Hazel Anders and husband of Cindy Anders. Gary adored his wife, and they shared 34 wonderful years together. He was very proud of his son, Gee, and delighted in his granddaughter who brought him so much joy. He had...

Dec 7, 2023

John Stephen Richardson, age 79, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on December 7, 2023 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John and Jane (Potter) Richardson and husband of the late Rosellen Richardson. He was a veteran of the U.S Airforce and a member of Edgewood Alumni, He...

Dec 7, 2023

Ladda "Noy" Puskarich, age 65, of Aberdeen, Maryland passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023, at home in Aberdeen, Maryland. Born in Thailand, she was the daughter of Chawee (Awantam) Bland and the late Sawan Phijitpaiwal, and wife of the late John Daniel Puskarich. She was a hard worker, she enjoyed spending time with her family and loved to cook...

Dec 6, 2023

Anthony "Tony" Masciarelli, age 76, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on December 6, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Antonio and Enes and husband of Deborah Silvestri Masciarelli. Tony grew up in South Philadelphia and was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, serving as a medic,...

Dec 6, 2023

Charles “Reed” Magness, Sr., age 92 of Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania passed away on December 6, 2023. A lifelong resident of Harford County, Reed was born in Bel Air, Maryland and was the son of the late Samuel Sappington Magness and Helen (Coale) Clark. Reed graduated from Bel Air High School in 1948, Loyola College in 1952, and was married to the...

Dec 6, 2023

Robert Andrew Stark, age 75, of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away on December 6, 2023, at Hart Heritage Estates in Street, Maryland. Born in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Andrew and Rose (Lydon) Stark and husband of Linda (Phelps) Stark. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He was a member of the St. Mary's...

Dec 5, 2023

Randolph Hayward Robinson of Joppa, Maryland passed away suddenly on December 5, 2023. He was 81 years old. He was predeceased by his parents, Alma Ethel Robinson, and William Emory Robinson. He is survived by brothers Alvin Robinson (Debbie), David Robinson, sister Margaret Robinson Thompson. Also, many nieces and nephews called him Uncle Rand or Uncle Bunny.Randolph, who was born...

Dec 5, 2023

Following a long battle with vascular dementia, Delores Corbin Doss of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on December 5, 2023, with her daughter by her side.

Born on April 8, 1940, Delores’ childhood was spent on the family farm in Fallston, Maryland. Some of Delores’ fondest memories were those spent working at Polans Store in Bel Air and hanging out...

Dec 5, 2023

Luz Antonia Miranda, age 95, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on December 5, 2023, at My Home Away from Home in Abingdon, Maryland. Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico in 1928, she was the daughter of the late Isidro and Fausta (Tirado) Oyola and wife of the late Rafael Miranda for 70 years. Luz left her beloved island in 1948 and...

Dec 4, 2023

Margaret Ann Heaps Holmes, age 73, passed away suddenly on December 4, 2023 at Morningside House of Satyr Hill in Parkville, MD.  Margaret was a lifelong Harford County resident.  Born in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Carl Marvel and Geneva (Wilson) Heaps.

She was a graduate of Bel Air High School Class of 1968 and Towson State...

Dec 4, 2023

Dec 2, 2023

Italia Cocco, age 91, of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away on December 2, 2023. Born in Francavilla Al Mare, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Liberata (Palmerini) Galasso and wife of the late Rinaldo Cocco. She was a former member of St. Ursula Catholic Church (Parkville). She was a career seamstress, she enjoyed cooking and she and...

Dec 2, 2023

Robert Lee McMillen, Sr., age 83, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on December 2, 2023 at Lorien Elkridge in Elkridge, Maryland. Born in Elkins, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Elmer and Genevia (Hornbeck) McMillen and husband of the late Patricia Diane (Stevenson) McMillen. He was a truck driver and mechanic until he retired in 2006. He...