Obituaries

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

Herbert Ray Maines

Herbert Ray Maines

Nov 28, 2011

Herbert Ray Maines, age 89, of Darlington, MD, passed away on November 28, 2011 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Born in Abingdon, VA, he was the son of the late Charles Franklin Maines Sr. and Minnie Blanche Bebber Maines and husband, for 68 years, of the late Ruby V. Childers Maines. He and his wife were the...

Mary Lorraine Hanna

Mary Lorraine Hanna

Nov 27, 2011

On Sunday, November 27, 2011, Mary Lorraine Hanna of Bel Air, Maryland. Wife of George S. Hanna, Jr., mother of Nancy L. Cox, George (Herb) Hanna, Cheryl Y. Hanna. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 1, 2011, from 7-9 PM - Friday, December 2, 2011 from 10-11 AM from...

Richard E. Donahoo Sr.

Richard E. Donahoo Sr.

Nov 27, 2011

Richard E. Donahoo Sr., age 78, of Joppa, MD, passed away on November 27, 2011 at Citizens Care Center in Havre de Grace, MD. Born in Perryman, MD, he was the son of the late Theodore Donahoo and Catherine Powers Matz and husband of the late Doris J. Donahoo. A lifelong resident of Harford County, he served our country in...

Milton Eugene Holland

Milton Eugene Holland

Nov 26, 2011

On Saturday, November 26, 2011, Milton Eugene Holland of Street, Maryland. Husband of the late Doris Thomas Holland, father of David Holland of Dover, Pa., and Theodore Dwight Holland and wife Joanne of Street, Md., and daughter in law Josephine (Jackie) Holland of Baltimore. Visitation will be Friday, December 2, 2011, from 7-9 PM, from the Kurtz Funeral Home, 1114...

Violet Mae Lewis

Violet Mae Lewis

Nov 24, 2011

Violet Mae Lewis, age 70, of Quarryville, PA, passed away on November 24, 2011 at Hospice of Lancaster in Mt. Joy, PA. Born in Creswell, MD, she was the daughter of the late James Edward and Margaret Catherine Haulsey Hill and wife of the late Lee Lewis. She owned and operated a house cleaning service. Mrs. Lewis is survived her...

William ''Buddy'' Vincent Hamby Jr.

William ''Buddy'' Vincent Hamby Jr.

Nov 23, 2011

William "Buddy" Vincent Hamby Jr., age 64, of Street, MD, passed away on November 23, 2011 at his son and daughter-in-law's home in Street, MD after a nearly three year battle with Leukemia. His last days were spent surrounded by his wife and family. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, he is the son of Alice Rebecca Hanson Keller of...

Junior B. Horne

Junior B. Horne

Nov 23, 2011

Junior B. Horne, age 79, of Perryman, MD passed away quietly at home with his wife on November 23, 2011. Born in Shouns, TN, he was the son of the late John and Mollie Horne of Mountain City, TN. He retired in 1998 from Price Brothers as plant superintendent after working 43 years. He was a member of Mt. Calvary...

Thomas Gerard Rice Sr.

Thomas Gerard Rice Sr.

Nov 22, 2011

Thomas Gerard Rice Sr., age 63, of Abingdon, MD, passed away on November 22, 2011 at Perry Point VA Medical Center in Perry Point, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late John Daniel and Carmella Mary Azzaro Rice. A veteran of the U.S. Army he served our country in the Vietnam War. He worked as...

Elizabeth Poteet Hicks

Elizabeth Poteet Hicks

Nov 22, 2011

Elizabeth Poteet Hicks died Nov.22 2011 at home surrounded by her animals and family. She was born on August 7, 1931 in Baltimore, MD. Liz, as she known to her friends, was a collector. A collector of animals; she enjoyed raising her sheep as well as her cats, dogs, and other animals; she happily gave a home to.A collector of...

Catherine Christine Messerman

Catherine Christine Messerman

Nov 22, 2011

On Tuesday, November 22, 2011, Catherine Christine Messerman of Bel Air, Maryland. Husband of the late Robert James Messerman, mother of Clifford Tellis.

Richard George Dorohovich

Richard George Dorohovich

Nov 22, 2011

Richard George Dorohovich, age 62, of Abingdon, MD, passed away on November 22, 2011 at Gilchrist Hospice Center in Towson, MD. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he is the son of Sophie Andrusky Dorohovich of Edgewood, MD and the late Stephen Dorohovich. He was a 20 year veteran of the U.S. Army and retired, after 13 years, from the U.S. Postal...

John ''Jack'' Edward Franetovich

John ''Jack'' Edward Franetovich

Nov 21, 2011

John "Jack" Edward Franetovich, age 57, of Bel Air, MD passed away suddenly on November 21, 2011. Born in Baltimore, MD, he lived the majority of his life in Bel Air. He was a graduate of The John Carroll School, as well as the University of Mississippi ("Ole Miss"), and worked as an insurance underwriter. He was a devoted husband,...

Edwin Rutledge Pyle

Edwin Rutledge Pyle

Nov 21, 2011

On Monday, November 21, 2011, Edwin Rutledge Pyle, of Forest Hill, Maryland. Husband of Faye Shultz Pyle, father of Beverly Francis, and Letitia (Tish) Pyle-Hilker. Visitation will be held Friday, November 25, 2011 from 1-3 PM - 6-8 PMat the Kurtz Funeral Home, 1114 Baldwin Mill Road, Jarrettsville, Maryland 21084. Funeral service will be held Saturday, November 26, 2011, @...

Betty Jane Murray

Betty Jane Murray

Nov 21, 2011

Betty Jane Murray, age 85, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on November 21, 2011 at The University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elmer David and Anna Mildred Nicodemus Smith and wife of the late Thomas Walls Murray. She retired, after 20 years, from C&P Telephone Company...

Carol Ann Block (Nee Frisby)

Carol Ann Block (Nee Frisby)

Nov 21, 2011

Carol Ann Block (nee Frisby), age 60, of Edgewood, MD, passed away on November 21, 2011 at her home. Born in Robbinsville, NC, she is the daughter of Dorothy Jane Walters (nee Sherrill) of Rockford, TN and the late J.C. Frisby. A homemaker for most of her life, she was a participating member of Grace Assembly of God and also...

Lloyd Nelson Mcnutt

Lloyd Nelson Mcnutt

Nov 20, 2011

"My life on earth is over, and I am resting in the arms of Jesus. I am surrounded by our loved ones who have gone before me, but I have not left you. I promise to remain with you and to love you for all the days of eternity."I was born on October 29, 1938, to my loving parents, Samuel...

Frances Wells Christiansen

Frances Wells Christiansen

Nov 19, 2011

On Saturday, November 19, 2011, Frances Wells Christiansen of Fallston, Maryland. Mother of William West, Jr., Marsha Sands, Jennifer Stevens and the late Addison West. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren. Predeceased by her two husbands, William West, and Albert Christiansen. Services and interment is private.

Charles M. Stetler

Charles M. Stetler

Nov 19, 2011

Charles Maynard Stetler, 77, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed comfortably in his home, surrounded by the love of his wife and cherished family. A devoted husband, Charles is survived by his adoring wife, Sadie Morrison Stetler, whom he married on January 18, 1954. They were happily married for nearly 58 years. Preceding him in passing, his parents, Lela and Charles...

Roy ''Scotty'' Watson

Roy ''Scotty'' Watson

Nov 19, 2011

Roy "Scotty" Watson, age 91, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on November 19, 2011 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Furches, NC, he was the son of the late Robert Cleveland and Delia Mae Irwin Watson. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served our country during WWII. A Harford County resident for 77...

Joan B. Harrison

Joan B. Harrison

Nov 18, 2011

Joan B. Harrison, age 79, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on November 18, 2011 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Bare Hills, MD, she was the daughter of the late John Leonard and Nellie Troyer Reynolds and wife of the late William Henry Harrison. A homemaker, she was a Harford County resident for most...

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