Obituaries

Jul 27, 2012

Michael John Kuriger, age 52, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away on July 27, 2012 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he is the son of George Gilmore Kuriger of Morgantown, PA and Frances Rose Gorbsky Cupo of Philadelphia, PA. He was a truck driver for an appliance transportation company. He was a good father and husband and a loving...

Jul 25, 2012

Jul 25, 2012

Stella C. Matthews, age 72, passed away in her home in Noblesville, IN, on July 25, 2012. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, family member and friend.Stella was born on September 30, 1939 to the late Stanley and Peggy Vingsen in Forty Fort, PA, and she grew up, married, and raised her family in Maryland. Stella worked at the...

Jul 24, 2012

Donna Jean Hamilton, age 51, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on July 24, 2012 at her home. Born in San Bernardino, CA, she is the daughter of Barbara Louise Matuszewski Hassett and the late Vincent Paul Hassett. She was a Registered Nurse. In addition to her mother, Ms. Hamilton is survived by her sons, Stephen Nothnagel of Philadelphia, PA,...

Jul 24, 2012

On Tuesday, July 24, 2012 Laura Ann Lamothe of Forest Hill, Maryland. Daughter of Charles and Beverly Croft, wife of Chris Lamothe, mother of Heather, Bryan Lamothe, and Dustin and Lauren Spaggar. Sister of Scott, Eric and Tammy Croft, aunt of Christina Croft. Memorial Service will be held Saturday July 28, 2012 @ 12 Noon from The Church of Jesus...

Jul 22, 2012

Frances M. Bowman, age 82, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on July 22, 2012 at her home. Born in Valley View, PA, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Wilbur and Merle Seiler Zerbe and wife, for 38 years, of the late V. Eugene Bowman. A resident of Harford County for 50 years, she was a member of...

Jul 21, 2012

On July 21, 2012 Edward Dukehart "Duke" Coale of Darlington, MD passed away peacefully at home at the age of 78. Born in Baltimore, MD on April 7, 1934, the eldest child of the late Harry Edward Coale Sr. and Evelyn Dukehart Coale, he was a lifelong resident of Harford County. Duke attended St. Margaret School and graduated from Bel...

Jul 21, 2012

Hazel B. Shaeffer, age 80, of Forest Hill, MD, passed away on July 21, 2012 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Grassy Creek, NC, she was the daughter of the late Calvin Lester and Grace Beatrice Burkett Blevins and wife of the late Melvin W. Shaeffer. She was a member of Bel Forest Baptist Church...

Jul 21, 2012

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Jul 20, 2012

George Edward Craven Sr., age 80, of Forest Hill, MD, passed away on July 20, 2012 at his home. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late George Leigh and Mary Agnes Greer Craven. A veteran of the U.S. Marines, he served our country during the Korean War. He retired from BGE after 40 years of service...

Jul 18, 2012

Betty Jane Stapleton, age 84, of Abingdon, MD, passed away on July 18, 2012 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Louis Everett and Dorthea Elizabeth Thompson LeBrun and wife of the late Andrew L. Stapleton. She was employed at BGE where she was a Customer Service...

Jul 17, 2012

Khamhou "Sam" Xairavong, age 35, of Edgewood, MD, passed away suddenly on July 17, 2012. Born in Laos, he is the son of Chanhouan Sankvilode Xairavong and the late Kideng Xairavong. He was employed as an automotive mechanic. Mr. Xairavong is survived by his wife, Debbie Xairavong of Edgewood, MD; son, Kameron Xairavong of Edgewood, MD; brothers, Michael and Kam...

Jul 13, 2012

Gary Keith Probst, EdD, age 75, of Belcamp, MD, formerly of Davidsonville, MD, passed away peacefully at his home on July 13, 2012. The son of the late Newton Probst and Thelma Probst Gearhart of Lock Haven, PA, he was a 4-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving primarily in England where he was in charge of electronics in...

Jul 13, 2012

On Friday, July 13, 2012 Vladilena Tolley of Monkton, Maryland. Wife of the late Kemp Tolley, mother of S.T. Franke. Graveside service will be held Sunday, July 15, 2012 @ 4 PM St. James Episcopal Cemetery My Ladies Manor, 3100 Monkton Road, Monkton, Maryland 21111.

Jul 13, 2012

On Friday, July 13, 2012,  Edward Paul O'Donnell, Sr. of Jarrettsville, Maryland.  Husband of Dorothy (nee Bull) O'Donnell, father of  Edward P. O'Donnell, Jr., Nancy E. O'Donnell Dorn and husband John, Gregory L. O'Donnell.  Also survived by grandaughter Kimberly R. Hall and husband Justin A., great-granddaughter, Kayla R. Hall.  Brother, Robert J. O'Donnell and sister, Ruth Brown. Visitation will be...

Jul 12, 2012

Edward "Eddie" James Rosario, age 41, of Edgewood, MD passed away on July 12, 2012 at his home. Born in Presidio/San Francisco, CA he is the son of Jesus Babauta and Annie Leon Guerrero Nauta Rosario. He was a restaurant manger and an "entrepreneur" in the making. He was very ambitious, generous, and determined. He was a family man who...

Jul 12, 2012

Shirley A. Blevins, age 68, of Edgewood, MD passed away on July 12, 2012 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Granite City, IL, she was the daughter of the late William and Eileen Smith Bradley. A Harford County resident for 52 years, she was a manager at a convenience store and also cooked for the...

Jul 11, 2012

Virginia Dare Gentry Lemly, age 88, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on July 11, 2012 at her home. Born in Todd, NC, she was the daughter of the late Charles Welburn and Minnie Virginia Wilcox Gentry and wife of the late William Townley Lemly who she married in 1943. A resident of Harford County since 1946, she worked for...

Jul 11, 2012

On Wednesday, July 11, 2012, Ida M. (Gill) Harris of Jarrettsville, Maryland. Wife of the late William E. Harris, mother of late Michael L. Harris and wife Deborah A., William E. Harris, Jr. and wife Linda A., late Craig E. Harris, Nancy L. Gigger and fiance Louis Pauley. Also survived by grandchildren, Linda M. Sheffield and Taylor C.N. Harris and...

Jul 10, 2012

On Tuesday, July 10, 2012, Sandra Lee Giroux of Churchville, Maryland, wife of the late Terry R. Giroux, mother of David Giroux, Karyn Giroux, Wendy Miller and her husband Greg; sister of Cheri Brooks; grandmother of Brad Clark, Stephan Witmer, Chris Miller and his wife Erin. Also survived by nephew Ryan Brooks, niece Robyn Olson. Memorial service will be scheduled...