Obituaries

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

Sammy Walto Jr.

Sammy Walto Jr.

Mar 23, 2014

Sammy Walto Jr., age 22, of Bel Air, MD passed away on March 25, 2014 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Born in Baltimore, he is the son of Samuel Joseph Walto Sr. and Diana Lynn Nickerson Walto of Bel Air, MD. A Harford County resident since 1998, he attended C. Milton Wright High School and was...

Ret O'Keeffe

Ret O'Keeffe

Mar 23, 2014

Ret Turner O'Keeffe, 87, of Forest Hill, MD, formerly of Aliquippa PA, passed away on March 23, 2014. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, she was the daughter of the late John Vine Turner and Thelma Dargan Turner, and wife of the late John E. O'Keeffe Jr.Ret spent her early childhood in Brazil, attended high school at Stuart Hall in...

Donald O. King

Donald O. King

Mar 22, 2014

Donald O. King, age 88, of Fallston, MD, passed away on March 22, 2014 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Walter Oscar and Esther Rose Eshelman King. A veteran of the Merchant Marines, he earned a commission in the Maritime Service and served in the Atlantic,...

Mary Wright Davis

Mary Wright Davis

Mar 21, 2014

Mary Wright Davis, age 95, of Havre de Grace, MD, died on March 21, 2014 at Brightview Assisted Living in Bel Air, MD. Born in Washington, DC, she resided most of her life in Chevy Chase, Maryland where she shared her love of animals with her two sisters. She served the U.S. Congress for 45 years, most notably serving as...

Linda G. Murphy

Linda G. Murphy

Mar 20, 2014

Linda G. Murphy, age 61, of Joppatowne, MD passed away on Thursday March 20, 2014 at her home. Born in Lynchburg, VA, she is the daughter of the late Neal Shannon and Doris Agee Moses. A homemaker, she was a Girl Scout Leader for 14 years, liked traveling, camping and day trips. She enjoyed sewing and crafts and donated her...

Lillian Mary Menken

Lillian Mary Menken

Mar 20, 2014

On Tuesday, March 20, 2014, Lillian Mary Menken of Bel Air, Maryland passed away. Wife of Richard Menken and mother of Richard Menken and Kenneth Menken, also grandmother of Kimberly Zazzali; Alison Arrington; John Menken and Merideth Rampone. Great-grandmother of Vincent and Annabella Zazzali and Brooke Rampone. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated Saturday, March 22, 2014 at...

Mary Jean Duck

Mary Jean Duck

Mar 20, 2014

On Thursday, March 20, 2014 of Severna Park, Maryland passed away. Wife of late William Thomas Duck, Sr.. Mother of Barbara Jean Watson; Bill Duck; and Dale Duck also survived by 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. No services to be held.

Jay Pepe

Jay Pepe

Mar 19, 2014

Jay Pepe, age 50, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on March 19, 2014 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Bad Hersfeld, Germany, Jay is the son of Sgt. Major Joseph Michael Pepe (Retired) and Carol Ann O'Hare Pepe. Jay served in the U.S. Army and was employed by Comcast as an electrical engineer. Jay...

Tracy L. Shepard, Sr.

Tracy L. Shepard, Sr.

Mar 19, 2014

Tracy L. Shepard Sr., age 73, of Edgewood, MD, passed away on March 19, 2014 at his home. Born in Long Branch, WV, he was the son of the late Tracy Ray and Ines Marie Kise Shepard and husband of the late Carolyn Lee (Barnes) Shepard. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had retired from the U.S....

Earline M. Curtis

Earline M. Curtis

Mar 18, 2014

Earline M. Curtis of North East, Maryland went to heaven on March 18, 2014. She was 60.Born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 22, 1953. Earline was the daughter of the late Earl and Dorothy McNulty. She was one of the hardest working women I know. She never got a break. A great animal lover of her dogs and birds, she...

Felicia Irwin Jackson

Felicia Irwin Jackson

Mar 18, 2014

Felicia Irwin Jackson, age 92, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on March 18, 2014 at Bel Air Assisted Living in Bel Air, MD. Born in Bel Air, she was the daughter of the late Felix Mack Irwin Sr. and Maye Hoppers Irwin and wife of the late Andrew Orestes Jackson Jr. For 50 years, she owned and operated, along...

Russell Leonard Wagner

Russell Leonard Wagner

Mar 18, 2014

On Tuesday, March 18, 2014, Russell Leonard Wagner of Forest Hill, Maryland passed away. Husband of Margaret Walsh Wagner; father of Linda Wilson; Susan Awalt; and Sharon Cook. Grandfather of Russell; Wesley; Kelly; Katie; Kristen and Scott. Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 1- 2:30 PM at the Kurtz Funeral Home, 1114 Baldwin...

Edwin James Lott, Ii

Edwin James Lott, Ii

Mar 17, 2014

On Monday, March 17, 2014, Edwin James Lott, II of Fallston, Maryland passed away. Son of Carmen and the late Jim Lott; brother of Dawn Wolford and her husband Dave; Eric Lott and his wife Katie. Also survived by Ashley and Allison Wolford; Eric, Jr. and Roland Lott. Visitation will Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 2-4 PM at the Kurtz...

Theresa Marie Barford

Theresa Marie Barford

Mar 17, 2014

Theresa Marie Barford, age 63, of Joppa, MD, passed away on March 17, 2014 at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she is the daughter of Delores Vivian (Grimm) Holtzapple of Baltimore. She had worked as a Quality Control Inspector for Becton Dickinson and also at Walmart. An avid bingo player, she loved her children and grandchildren,...

Nancy Holleman

Nancy Holleman

Mar 17, 2014

Nancy Holleman, age 65, of Abingdon, MD, passed away on March 17, 2014 at her home. Born in Japan and then later adopted. She worked at Martin Marietta for 30 years. She enjoyed boating, loved to travel and from 1985 to 1995, went on many trips to the Caribbean. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Holleman is...

Alleynie Virginia Hammons

Alleynie Virginia Hammons

Mar 15, 2014

Alleynie Virginia Hammons, age 86, of Pylesville, MD, passed away on March 15, 2014 at her home. Born in Dyer, WV, she was the daughter of the late George and Maude R. Hamilton Mullens and wife of the late Odie L. Hammons. She was a member of Norrisville United Methodist Church, loved to garden and gave to numerous charities. Mrs....

Warren William Ferger

Warren William Ferger

Mar 15, 2014

Warren William Ferger, age 78, of Edgewood, MD, passed away on March 15, 2014 at Genesis Multi Medical Center in Towson, MD. Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Phillip John and Hazel Cody Ferger and husband of the late Ruth E. (Gunn) Ferger. A career soldier, he retired as a Staff Sergeant from the...

Crystal Marie Temple

Crystal Marie Temple

Mar 14, 2014

Crystal Marie Temple, infant daughter of William Allen Luellman and Amanda Christine Bush Temple of Edgewood, MD, passed away on March 14, 2014 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Austin Warner of Carroll County; sisters, Summer Temple and Christine Temple both of Bel Air and Jasmine...

Paul Frederick Watson

Paul Frederick Watson

Mar 13, 2014

Paul Frederick Watson, age 66, of Forest Hill, MD, passed away on March 13, 2014 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late John Frederick and Mazie Florence Knight Watson. A 1966 graduate of Bel Air High School, he worked as a Quality Control Manager and was a...

Robert (Bob) L. Echard

Robert (Bob) L. Echard

Mar 13, 2014

Robert "Bob" L. Echard, age 90, of Joppa, MD, passed away on March 13, 2014 at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson, MD. Born in Connellsville, PA, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Echard and husband of the late Anneliese Echard. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served our country during WWII and the Korean and Vietnam...