Obituaries

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

Carolyn L. ''Susie'' Story

Carolyn L. ''Susie'' Story

May 31, 2013

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Katherine Ferrell Jones

Katherine Ferrell Jones

May 31, 2013

Katherine Ferrell Jones, age 78, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on May 31, 2013 at her home. Born in Bel Air, she was the daughter of the late Robert Price Ferrell and Elizabeth Sheldon Maxwell Ferrell. A Registered Nurse, she was a graduate of the University of Maryland and had worked for various doctors and facilities which included Dr....

Dorothy Davis Randles

Dorothy Davis Randles

May 30, 2013

Dorothy Davis Randles, age 87 of Fallston, MD, passed away on May 30, 2013. She supported the work of her husband, Jack C. Randles, who served as a military chaplain and/or pastor for over 60 years. She was an accomplished vocalist, pianist, and organist, and her talents contributed to his ministry and to the lives of those who had an...

Leo Joseph Barrett

Leo Joseph Barrett

May 28, 2013

On Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Leo Joseph Barrett of Jarrettsville, Maryland. Husband of Lillian Barrett. Father of Ray and wife Jerri Barrett, Leo and wife Bonnie Barrett, Denise Barrett and her loving friend Susan Ritter; also survived by 3 grandchildren- Leo J. Barrett, III, Zachary Barrett, Brittany Barrett, and one great-grandchild- Jade Barrett. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 30,...

Max Ladely

Max Ladely

May 27, 2013

Max Ladely of Bel Air, passed away at his home on May 27, 2013. Born in Deep River, Iowa, July 1932 to the late Dewey Ladely and Ona H. Sanders Ladely. Graduated 1951 from New Sharon High School, New Sharon Iowa. Served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955 aboard the USS Pittsburgh (CA-72), the USS Iowa (BB-61) and...

Eleanor Treacy Chekey

Eleanor Treacy Chekey

May 27, 2013

Lee Chekey, age 87, of Bel Air, MD passed away on May 27, 2013 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Edith Gibson Treacy. She had worked as a Bank Executive. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Christian Chekey.In lieu of flowers, donations...

Ronald Lee Bell

Ronald Lee Bell

May 26, 2013

On May 26, 2013, Ronald Lee Bell, age 64, of Abingdon, MD passed away. Beloved husband of Kay Howell Bell; devoted father of Rev. Andrew Austin Bell and wife, Michelle, April Bell McNicholas and husband, Mark; loving son of Levada Orlando Buff Bell and the late Raymond Bell Jr. Also survived by sister, Vicki Nesbitt and husband, Bruce; and grandchildren,...

Frank Benedict Ober, Jr.

Frank Benedict Ober, Jr.

May 26, 2013

On Sunday, May 26, 2013 Frank Benedict Ober, Jr.of Monkton, Maryland. Husband of Alice Parker Ober, father of Philip, David and Laurie Curtis, also survived by 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 2:30 PM, at the St. James Episcopal Church (My Ladys Manor) 3100 Monkton Road, Monkton, Maryland 21111. In lieu...

Richard Edward ''Rick'' Kutchey

Richard Edward ''Rick'' Kutchey

May 25, 2013

Richard Edward "Rick" Kutchey, age 70, of Abingdon, MD passed away on May 25, 2013. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late John Bernard and Helen Ida Strychacz Kutchey. Rick was a graduate of University of Baltimore and worked as a business administrator, retiring in 2007.Rick loved fishing and boating on the Chesapeake and spending time...

Ronald Lee Pickle

Ronald Lee Pickle

May 24, 2013

Ronald Lee Pickle, age 62, of Fallston, MD, passed away on May 24, 2013 at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, MD. Born in Chilhowie, VA, he was the son of the late Vance Herman and Hazel Francis Hash Pickle. He was a member of the Army National Guard, an avid Ravens fan and a history buff. He...

Mary Josephine Moxley

Mary Josephine Moxley

May 24, 2013

Mary Josephine Moxley, age 84, of Jarrettsville, MD, passed away on May 24, 2013 at Forest Hill Health and Rehabilitation in Forest Hill, MD. Born in Fountain Green, MD, she was the daughter of the late Samuel W. and Hazel Callie Wood Peters. She had worked as a banking assistant. Mrs. Moxley is survived by her husband of 15 years,...

Terry J. Hicks

Terry J. Hicks

May 23, 2013

Terry J. Hicks, age 72, of Joppa, MD, passed away on May 23, 2013 at his home. Born in Morgantown, WV, he was the son of the late Robert Elsey and Gail Juanita Mundell Hicks. He retired, after 41 years, from Bethlehem Steel where he was an electrician. A member of the Wilna Seventh Day Adventist, he enjoyed working on...

William Harding Stiers

William Harding Stiers

May 23, 2013

William (Bill) Harding Stiers (68) of Maryland.Passing Thursday, the 23rd day of May 2013 at Upper Chesapeake Hospital. He was born on the fifth day of September in the Lords' year of 1944. Son of the late Mary P. Stiers and father James G. Stiers. He served 14 honorable years in the Navy. He was a member of Coggins Memorial...

Elizabeth Macneill Monks

Elizabeth Macneill Monks

May 23, 2013

Elizabeth M. Monks, daughter of the late Harry A. Wakeland and Annie E. Chesney Wakeland, native of Churchville whose family has been in the area for several generations, died May 23, 2013 at Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Crownsville, MD. Elizabeth was a graduate of Strayers Business College and worked several years for the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company,...

Cameron Ethan Kauffman

Cameron Ethan Kauffman

May 20, 2013

Cameron Ethan Kauffman, age 19, of Bel Air, MD passed away on May 20, 2013 at his home. Born in Hershey, PA he is the son of David Robert Kauffman of Pennsylvania and Donna Ellen Thron Kauffman of Bel Air. He was a talented writer, loved his computer and was a "Techie". He loved all animals but cats most of...

Barbara Tibbs Alvarado

Barbara Tibbs Alvarado

May 20, 2013

Barbara Tibbs Danenmann Alvarado, age 72, of Hydes, MD, passed away on May 20, 2013 at Stella Maris in Timonium, MD. Born in Pylesville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Vernon and Laura Bell Waddell Tibbs. A lifelong resident of Harford County, she retired from the Veteran's Administration and was a member of Salem United Methodist Church....

Carolyn Winterstein Fields

Carolyn Winterstein Fields

May 16, 2013

Carolyn Winterstein Fields, age 78, of Bel Air, MD passed away on May 16, 2013 at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill. Born in Rosedale, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Adam and Catherine Rebecca Burton Winterstein. She was the first office administrator at Harford Community College and an active member for 29 years of Oak Grove...

David Robert Brooke Jr.

David Robert Brooke Jr.

May 15, 2013

David Robert Brooke Jr., age 32, of Abingdon, MD, passed away suddenly on May 15, 2013. He is survived by his mother Karen Klingler and step-father Mark Klingler.

Luz Del Rosario Guanzon

Luz Del Rosario Guanzon

May 14, 2013

Luz Del Rosario Guanzon, age 89, of Joppa, MD, passed away on May 14, 2013 at her home. Born in Marikina City, Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Vicente and Florentina Santos Del Rosario and wife of the late Rodolfo H. Guanzon Sr. She retired, after 30years, from the Manila Public School System in the Philippines where she...