Obituaries

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

Ursula H. Dyess

Ursula H. Dyess

Jan 4, 2024

Ursula H. Dyess passed away on January 4 ,2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.

The daughter of the late Herbert Radicke, a Soldier and Banker, and Ilse (Golz) Radicke, a homemaker was born in Altkarbe/krs Friedeberg, Neumark, Germany, on February 2, 1936.  Her sisters, Bringfriede Hanssen and Sabine Nissen both reside in Germany with their Families.

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Jane Arlene Lancaster

Jane Arlene Lancaster

Jan 3, 2024

Jane Arlene Lancaster, aged 92, of Darlington, Maryland, passed away on January 3, 2024. Born in East Port, Maine, she was the daughter of the late David and Gertrude (Trynor) McClain and was preceded in death by her late husband.

Jane dedicated 25 years of her life to Days Inn, serving as a bookkeeper. Her commitment and hard work left a...

Charles Robert "Bob" Grue

Charles Robert "Bob" Grue

Jan 3, 2024

Charles Robert "Bob" Grue, age 92, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on January 3, 2024, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Vincent and Amy (Campaigne) Grue and the devoted husband of the late Helen Patricia “Pat” Grue.  They were married 71 years before Pat’s passing...

Leonard John Smelter

Leonard John Smelter

Jan 2, 2024

Leonard John Smelter, age 92, peacefully passed away on January 2, 2024, at his home in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Leonard and Evelyn (Tuerk) Smelter and the beloved husband of the late Mildred (Suitt) Smelter.After graduating from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Leonard immediately entered the U. S. Air Force. He proudly served his...

Wanda "Nannie" Mullins

Wanda "Nannie" Mullins

Jan 1, 2024

On January 1, 2024 Wanda Opal Caudill Mullins, affectionately known better as Nannie was reunited with her blue eyed sweetheart, Sam in Heaven when her Lord and Savior called her home. She was surrounded by loved ones as she took the Lord’s hand and entered into eternity.

Nannie will be missed terribly by us all: daughters Barb and her husband...

Thomas Joseph Fineagan

Thomas Joseph Fineagan

Dec 31, 2023

Thomas (Tommy) Joseph Fineagan, age 57, of Forest Hill, Maryland, passed away on December 31, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland surrounded by his loving family. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of Mary (Parker) Fineagan and the late Thomas John Fineagan.Tommy had a vibrant personality, marked by a quick-witted sense of humor...

Lewis E. Crosby

Lewis E. Crosby

Dec 31, 2023

 

Lewis E. Crosby, age 83, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on December 31, 2023, at Sterling Care Riverside in Belcamp, Maryland. Born in Virginia, he was the son of the late Lewis and Kate Crosby and the beloved husband of Alfreda Dunn.

A man of many passions, Lewis found solace and joy in the simple pleasures of life....

Robert Louis Vickers

Robert Louis Vickers

Dec 31, 2023

Robert Louis Vickers, age 65, passed away on December 31, 2023, at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Charles and Barbara Vickers. Robert was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, having served his country with honor.Robert was a former member of St. Mark's Catholic Church in Fallston, where...

Eleanor Kustra Todaro

Eleanor Kustra Todaro

Dec 30, 2023

Eleanor Kustra Todaro, age 89, passed away peacefully on Dec 30, 2023 at Brightview Assisted Living in Bel Air, MD.  Eleanor was born on June 27, 1934 to parents Anthony and Mary Ann Kustra of McKeesport, Pennsylvania. She graduated from McKeesport High School in 1951 where she took coursework to prepare for a career as a secretary. She married her...

Dennis Simms

Dennis Simms

Dec 30, 2023

Dennis Simms, age 87, of Joppa, passed away on December 30,2023 at the Senator Bob Hooper Hospice House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore County, she was the daughter of Oliver Dea and Willie Kate (Ferren) Lambert. She was the wife of 68 years to the late Charles Edward Simms Jr. 

Dennis is survived by son Mark Simms and...

Mark Edward Rawles

Mark Edward Rawles

Dec 28, 2023

Mark Edward Rawles, age 61, of Conowingo, Maryland passed away on December 28, 2023, at his home. Born in Morocco, he was the son of Dorothy M. (Seery) Rawles, and the late Ronald C. Rawles Jr. Mark grew up in Temple Hills, Maryland and graduated in 1981 from Crossland High School in Prince Georges County. He was an avid fisherman...

Milagros Rash

Milagros Rash

Dec 28, 2023

Milagros Rash, aged 75, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on December 28, 2023, at Sterling Care Riverside in Belcamp, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Angel Aviles and Carmen Gonzalez) and the loving wife of Brad Rash.

Milagros was not only a devoted wife but also a skilled and passionate cook, known for creating delicious meals that brought...

Lisa Maria Garrard

Lisa Maria Garrard

Dec 27, 2023

Lisa was born May 13, 1959 in Austintown, OH to Elizabeth and John Wayne and passed away on December 27, 2023.

Lisa graduated from Austintown Fitch Highschool in 1977 and attended Youngstown State University for her RN nursing degree. Lisa loved life, traveling, and taking care of people where she began her nursing career at South Side Hospital then Northside Hospital,...

Frederick Lee Anderson

Frederick Lee Anderson

Dec 27, 2023

Frederick Lee Anderson, 81, of Joppa, Maryland died peacefully on December 27, 2023 at Lorien Assisted Living in Bel Air, MD.  Fred was the son of Alfred and Jacqueline Anderson and grew up in Joppa and attended Edgewood High School.  Not long after graduating, Fred would meet the love of his life, Joyce.  They married in 1963 and went on...

Arlen L. Weddle

Arlen L. Weddle

Dec 27, 2023

Arlen L. Weddle, aged 84, of Churchville, Maryland, passed away on December 27, 2023. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rita (Branscome) Weddle and the late husband of Joyce (Williams) Weddle. Arlen was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and served his country with honor.

Arlen retired in April 1995 from Aberdeen...

Albert Carl Lindhorst, Sr.

Albert Carl Lindhorst, Sr.

Dec 27, 2023

Albert Carl Lindhorst, Sr., age 95 of Abingdon Maryland, and formerly Perry Hall, Maryland, passed away on December 27, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. 

Albert was a lifetime member of Calvary Lutheran Church, where he shared his love of music.He was a well-respected Architectural Illustrator and fine artist.   Albert was an avid golfer and loved his classic cars....

Bual "BJ" Johnson Holbrook

Bual "BJ" Johnson Holbrook

Dec 27, 2023

Bual Johnson Holbrook, age 88, of Bel Air, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2023. Born in Harford county, Maryland, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Verna (Johnson) Holbrook and the devoted husband of Carolyn (Simons) Holbrook. BJ, as he was affectionately known by his brothers and sisters (9 of 'em) and...

William Raymond Carter

William Raymond Carter

Dec 26, 2023

William Raymond Carter, age 74, of Harford County, Maryland, passed away on December 26, 2023, in Yuma, Arizona. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the beloved son of the late Raymond and Maurine Carter. 

William was a dedicated and compassionate individual who dedicated over 30 years of his life to serving the community as a Registered Nurse for the...

Elaine Beverly Jones

Elaine Beverly Jones

Dec 26, 2023

Elaine Beverly Jones, age 86, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on December 26, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. She was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late William and Christine (Blume) Rehberger and the beloved wife of the late Kenneth E. Jones. Elaine was a dedicated member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church,...