Obituaries
Local obituaries for Abingdon, Bel Air, Jarrettsville, MD, and surrounding areas.
Robert Ethington Merritt
Jan 9, 2024
On January 9, 2024, Robert Ethington Merritt peacefully passed away at the age of 81 in his cherished family home in Joppa, MD, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on October 24, 1942, he is preceded in death by his beloved parents William R. Merritt and Edith M. Merritt (Schoff).
Robert took great pride in celebrating 55 years...
Ellen Driver
Jan 9, 2024
Doris Ellen Driver, age 55, of Bel Air, Maryland, peacefully returned to her heavenly home on January 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Doris Glenn Driver, her father, Thomas Hamilton Driver, Sr., her two sisters, Catherine Suzanne Driver and Susan Marie Driver and her brother Thomas Hamilton Driver, Jr.
She leaves behind her two loving...
Rosella Minnie Wimmer
Jan 9, 2024
Rosella Minnie Wimmer, age 98, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on January 9, 2024 at Cottages of Perry Hall in Parkville, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of William Herman Grabau Sr. and Minnie Rosella (Bowen) Grabau and wife of the late Louis Wimmer. Rosella was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Rosella is survived...
George Patterson Hayes
Jan 8, 2024
George Patterson Hayes, age 64, of Aberdeen, Maryland passed away suddenly on January 8, 2024, in Aberdeen, Maryland. Born in Washington D.C., Maryland, he was the son of George and Margaret (Love) Hayes. George had a love of cars his whole life. He enjoyed working on them and riding on his motorcycle. He liked to sit outside and watch the...
Donald R. Fleck
Jan 8, 2024
Donald R. Fleck, age 94, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on January 8, 2024, at Union Hospital in Elkton, Maryland. Born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Robert and Emma (Burd) Fleck and the beloved husband of the late Annabelle (Noel) Fleck. Don was a founding member of Winters Run Golf Club and found great joy in playing...
Betty J. Ludemann
Jan 8, 2024
In loving memory of Betty J. Ludemann, who peacefully passed away on January 8, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 93. Betty was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Gilbert and Barbara Smith. She was the beloved wife of the late William Ludemann, Jr., and a devoted member of Bel Air United Methodist Church. Betty was...
Robert William Clancy
Jan 8, 2024
Robert William Clancy, age 76, of Towson, Maryland, passed away on January 8, 2024. Born in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Edward and Margaret (Stearns) Clancy and the devoted husband of Jeanne (Hopkins) Clancy. A proud U.S. Navy Seabee Veteran of 22 years, who served in Vietnam, Robert's life was marked by his love for traveling, especially...
Robert Lawrence Kirby, Sr.
Jan 8, 2024
Robert Lawrence Kirby Sr., age 93, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on January 8, 2024 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (nee Kelly) Kirby and devoted husband of 67 years to the late Rosalie Ann Kirby.
He was a journeyman machinist and supervisor for...
Debra McLaurin
Jan 7, 2024
In Loving Memory of Debra Joan McLaurin
On January 7, 2024, the world lost a remarkable woman as Debra Joan McLaurin, age67, entered into eternal rest. Debra was the cherished wife of Konstantinos Paraskevaidis, and together they celebrated 39 years of a loving and devoted marriage.
A pillar of strength and love for her family, Debra was the proud mother of Denise...
Michael Laird
Jan 7, 2024
Michael “Mike” Laird, age 63, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024, at his home. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Laird and Phyllis (Russ) VanHorn. Mike was the devoted husband of 30 years to Donna Marie Averion-Laird and a loving father to his daughters, Stephanie Marie (Troy...
James Samuel Morrison
Jan 7, 2024
James proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, demonstrating unwavering dedication to his country. His commitment extended beyond his military service as he became an active member of William Watters Memorial United Methodist Church and VFW Post 8672, Jarrettsville.
A family man at heart, James has always been most proud of his family, loving any time they...
William Glenn Riley
Jan 6, 2024
William Glenn Riley, age 67, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on January 6, 2024, at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Harford County, Maryland, he was the son of the late Clarance Riley and Annabelle Anderson and husband of Carolyn Riley for 43 years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who loved spending...
Anthony "Tony" Meoli
Jan 6, 2024
Bel Air, Maryland - Anthony "Tony" Meoli, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, peacefully passed away on January 6, 2024, at the age of 86. Born in Revere, Massachusetts in 1938, Tony was the fifth of seven children born to Italian immigrants, Antonio and Giovanina (Censale) Meoli.
A very talented athlete in his youth, Tony excelled in football and...
James Howard Smith
Jan 6, 2024
James (Jim) Smith, age 62, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on January 6, 2024, at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Mullins, West Virginia, he was the son of Estel Lee and Ruth Belle (Smith) Smith. Jim retired from Amtrak after 35 years of service. He loved his children and his grandkids. Jim liked collecting coins, hunting, and...
Martha Kathleen Swecker Rufenacht
Jan 5, 2024
Martha Kathleen Swecker Rufenacht, age 87, of Bel Air, Maryland, peacefully passed away on January 5, 2024. Born in Valley Head, West Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Carvil and Elva (Simmons) Swecker and the devoted wife of the late Bill Rufenacht.
Martha was a cherished member of Mountain Christian Church, where her passion for music shone...
William Kreuzer Tunney
Jan 5, 2024
William (Bill) Kreuzer Tunney, 78 of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, after a near two-year battle with duodenal cancer.
Born in Baltimore and raised in Towson, Bill was a 1963 graduate of Loyola Blakefield. From 1963-1966, Bill attended St. Charles Seminary in Catonsville, Epiphany Apostolic Seminary in New Windsor, NY, and Mary Immaculate Novitiate...
Mazie D. Flichman
Jan 5, 2024
Sunrise for Mazie Deliverance was October 7, 1937. She was the beloved daughter of the late Franklin C. and Lealer B. Ambush. Her grandparents were the late Walter T. and Mazie D. Peaker (nee Gibson). Peacefully, after a long illness, the sun set on January 5, 2024.
Mazie was the oldest of five children, two sisters and two brothers....
John Turner Reeves
Jan 4, 2024
John Turner Reeves of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed peacefully on January 4th, 2024 surrounded by his family. As John said on the day of his death, “the Boss is calling me home.”
A lifelong resident of Forest Hill, John always lived within a two-mile radius of his birthplace, and even though over the years John had many exciting travel memories,...
Margaret "Peg" Johnson
Jan 4, 2024
Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania - Margaret "Peg" Johnson, age 84, passed away on January 4, 2024, at WellSpan York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. She was born in Delta, Pennsylvania, to the late Raymond and Netta (MacTaggert) Cantler and was the beloved wife of the late Carl Johnson.
Margaret was a devoted and active member of Church of the Nazarene. Her lively...
Beverly Jean Stump
Jan 4, 2024
Dr. Beverly Jean Stump, aged 92, passed away peacefully at her home from end-stage hypertensive disease. She was preceded in death by her partner Roland T. Talton and her ex-husband Dr. Harvey M. Solomon. She is survived by her three children David, Daniel, and Nancy; daughters-in-law Liza and Susan; granddaughters Aleshia and Felicia; and her great-grandchildren Roland, Penelope, Joshua, and...
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