Obituaries

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

Betty J. Nickle

Betty J. Nickle

Jun 2, 2014

Betty J. Nickle, age 83, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away on June 2, 2014 at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, MD. Born in Stewart, PA, she was the daughter of the late John R. Woodmancy and Jean B. McNair Petersen and wife of the late Samuel H. Nickle Jr. Mrs. Nickle is survived by her sons, Michael Nickle...

Donna ''Snookie'' Coale

Donna ''Snookie'' Coale

Jun 2, 2014

Donna "Snookie" Coale, age 52, of Beverly Hills, FL passed away on June 2, 2014 at her home. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, she was the daughter of the late Booker Lee and Doris Laurenda Walters DeBoard. A homemaker, she enjoyed spending time with family and loved playing with her grandchildren and buying things for them. She enjoyed thrift...

Anthony ''Tony'' J. Abbazia

Anthony ''Tony'' J. Abbazia

Jun 1, 2014

Anthony "Tony" J. Abbazia, age 78, of Bel Air, MD passed away on June 1, 2014 at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, MD. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired, after 24 years, as a police officer with the Suffolk County Police Department. He had also worked for eight years...

William Henry Rappold, Ii

William Henry Rappold, Ii

Jun 1, 2014

On Sunday, June 1, 2014 William Henry Rappold, II of Salisbury, Maryland. Son of William Henry Rappold, Sr.; and Elizabeth Tillie Pasczkiewicz Rappold. Husband of Sharon R. Rappold; father of William Henry Rappold, III; Bryan Richard Rappold; Robert Edward Joseph Rappold. Grandfather of Brittany Rappold; Tiffany Rappold; Erik Knopp; Brandon Rappold; Bryant Rappold; Clayton Rappold. Also survived by one great-grandchild...

Frank A. Gasior

Frank A. Gasior

Jun 1, 2014

Frank A. Gasior, age 85, of Abingdon, MD, passed away on June 1, 2014 at Forest Hill Health and Rehabilitation in Forest Hill, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret Stacharowski Gasior. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he had worked for Armco Stainless Steel Manufacturing. He was very proud of his...

Reva Louise Christian

Reva Louise Christian

May 30, 2014

Reva Louise Christian, age 92, of Bel Air, MD passed away on May 30, 2014 at Young at Heart Assisted Living in Joppa. Born in Sparta, NC, she is the daughter of the late Arlie and Attie Spicer and wife of the late William "Bill" Howell and Raymond "Tex" Christian. A graduate of Bel Air High School, she was one...

Harry Almar Skidmore, Jr.

Harry Almar Skidmore, Jr.

May 29, 2014

On Thursday, May 29, 2014 Harry Almar Skidmore, Jr. of Jarrettsville, Maryland passed away. Husband of Lillian Manke Skidmore; father of John D. Skidmore; Richard M. Skidmore; Gregory T. Skidmore, and the late Harry A. Skidmore, III. Visitation will be Sunday, June 1, 2014 from 3-5 PM - 7-9 PM at the Kurtz Funeral Home, 1114 Baldwin Mill Road Jarrettsville,...

Denise Melpignano

Denise Melpignano

May 28, 2014

Denise Melpignano of Delta, Pennsylvania passed away on May 28, 2014 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Fifty six years old, she was born in Baltimore Maryland to the late Daniel and Catherine Berezne. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with her family. Denise is survived by her husband, Robert Melpignano; her son, Robert Melpignano, Jr;...

Alfred ''Jake'' Osmond

Alfred ''Jake'' Osmond

May 28, 2014

Alfred "Jake" Osmond, age 81, of Fallston, MD, passed away on May 28, 2014 at his home. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Arthur Vernon Osmond and Garfelia Florina Jenny Mae Fuhrman. A veteran of the U.S. Marines, he retired, after 45 years, from Armco Steel where he was Supervisor of Employee Benefits. He was...

Reino Ensio Mikkonen

Reino Ensio Mikkonen

May 25, 2014

On Sunday, May 25, 2014, Reino Ensio Mikkonen of Forest Hill, Maryland passed away. Son of the late Vaino Mikkonen and the late Selma Kettunen Mikkonen. Father of Leo R. Mikkonen and grandfather of Ray Mikkonen; Loren Mikkonen; and Michael Mikkonen. No services are to be held.

Catherine M. Davis

Catherine M. Davis

May 24, 2014

Catherine M. Davis, age 73, of Abingdon, MD, passed away on May 24, 2014 at Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles J. and Johanna M. Dosch Etzel and wife of the late Charles R. Davis Jr. A resident of Harford County for 38 years, she was a beloved...

Donna Darlene White

Donna Darlene White

May 24, 2014

Donna Darlene White, age 50, of Monkton, MD, passed away on May 24, 2014 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of Glen Roy Griffey and Grace Marie Hagan Ellis. She worked for 15 years at Avon Manufacturing and enjoyed spending time with her family. An avid Bingo player, she...

Joseph Lee Kerhart

Joseph Lee Kerhart

May 24, 2014

Joseph Lee Kerhart, age 65, of Belcamp, MD passed away on May 24, 2014 at his home. Born in Baltimore, MD, he is the son of Beatrice L. Giles and the late Joseph F. Kerhart. He was employed as a Treasurer for United Food and Commercial Workers. A big Ravens fan, he loved his dog Coalby and had a unique...

Stephanie Philippe

Stephanie Philippe

May 24, 2014

Stephanie Philippe, age 37, of Aberdeen, MD, went to be with Jesus on May 24, 2014 at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she is the daughter of Wayne Logan McConnell and Judy Wampler Blackburn. She was employed as the manager of the Arctic Circle Restaurant while attending Harford Community College's Nursing Program. She...

Lesley Ann Clark

Lesley Ann Clark

May 24, 2014

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Phyllis Jean Siler

Phyllis Jean Siler

May 23, 2014

Phyllis Jean (Walden) Siler, age 78, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on May 23, 2014 at Hart Heritage in Street, MD. Born in Jellico, TN, she was the daughter of the late Rev. James Alton Walden and Edna Lawrence Douglas Walden. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and had worked as a dental assistant for Dr....

John Charles Fritz

John Charles Fritz

May 22, 2014

John Charles Fritz, age 55, of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away on May 22, 2014 at his home. Born in McKees Rocks, PA, he is the son of Wendel Eugene Fritz of Joppa and the late Constance Ann Duff Fritz. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed watching Orioles...

Waldron P. Hodsdon

Waldron P. Hodsdon

May 22, 2014

Waldron P. Hodsdon, age 75, of Abingdon, MD, passed away on May 22, 2014 at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium, MD. Born in Melrose, MA, he was the son of the late John Wesley and Barbara Price Hodsdon. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served our country as a helicopter pilot and was employed as a chemical engineer in...

James Brad Bailey

James Brad Bailey

May 22, 2014

On Thursday, May 22, 2014, James Brad Bailey of Conowingo, Maryland passed away. Son of the late Glen Allen Bailey and the late Verona Jane Luehrs Bailey. Husband of the late Nancy Jean Hinckley Bailey; father of Steve Bailey. Family to hold a memorial service at a later date.

Mary Gertrude Hooker

Mary Gertrude Hooker

May 22, 2014

Mary Gertrude Hooker, age 80, of Bel Air, MD, passed away peacefully in her home on May 22, 2014. Born in Marion, VA, she was the daughter of the late John Daniel and Dolly Victoria Anderson Jones. A wonderful wife and mother, she attended Higher Ground Worship Center in Darlington. An avid gardener, she enjoyed her flowers and watching her...