Obituaries

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,...

Dec 26, 2023

Dec 26, 2023

Barbara G. Mayerhofer, age 87, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on December 26, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. Born in Baltimore, MD, she was the beloved daughter of the late Franklin and Georgia (Cole) McQuay and the devoted wife of the late Robert Mayerhofer.

Barbara is survived by her loving daughters, Robin D. Towner...

Dec 25, 2023

Kathryn Joann Jorgenson, aged 87, of Street, Maryland, passed away on December 25, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. She was born in Minnesota to the late Joseph and Edith (Murray) Boecker and was the beloved wife of the late Howard Frederick Jorgenson. Kathryn was a devoted member of Emory United Methodist Church and had a...

Dec 25, 2023

Christopher Thomas Haden of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on December 25, 2023, at the age of 41. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of Edward and Bonnie (Morkosky) Haden and the loving husband of Kersha (Patchell) Haden.

Christopher found joy in the simple pleasures of life. His love for crabbing and fishing brought him solace and unforgettable...

Dec 24, 2023

William (Billy) Dennis McDermott, age 63, of Joppa, passed away on December 24, 2023, at home. Born in New York, he was the son of the late William G. and Joan (Cooney) McDermott.

Billy served his country honorably in both the Army and Army National Guard. Throughout his professional life, he worked for Grainger for 40 years, where he excelled as...

Dec 24, 2023

In the presence of his devoted wife of 64 years and surrounded by his loving family, Ronald Eugene Wyatt, Sr., aged 82, from Abingdon, Maryland, peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on December 24, 2023. Born in Sugar Grove, Virginia, he was the son of the late William Wyatt and Elsie (Haga) Hughes.

Ronald is survived by his cherished...

Dec 24, 2023

In memory of Lois Marie Slattery, age 81, of Forest Hill, Maryland, who passed away on December 24, 2023, at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Lois was the beloved daughter of Carlyle and Mildred (Benner) Brown and the cherished wife of the late Robert Slattery.

Lois found joy in life as an avid...

Dec 24, 2023

George "Allen" Grieves, aged 79, passed away on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023, at Franklin Square Hospital's Hospice unit. Born in Bel Air at the Fountain Green Maturity Hospital on February 16, 1944, Allen, affectionately known as a "Premmie," spent his first two months being cared for by nurses, leaving a lasting impression of being spoiled from their tender rocking.

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Dec 22, 2023

Joan Marie Schramm, age 92, of Belcamp, Maryland, peacefully passed away on December 22, 2023, at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Born in White Plains, New York, she was the cherished daughter of the late William and Lillian (Brady) Tobin and the beloved wife of the late August F. Schramm III.

Joan is survived by her devoted...

Dec 22, 2023

Bel Air, Maryland – Bob Cody, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, the cherished son of the late Robert and Myrtle (Lee) Cody. Bob was the beloved husband of Diane (Ruckman) Cody, and they would have joyfully celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on December 28, 2023.After completing his Masters Degree at...

Dec 21, 2023

 

Gail Patrick Costello, age 66, of Belcamp, Maryland, passed away on December 21, 2023 at home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry H. and Edythe M. (Weightman) Patrick. Gail was the beloved wife of Joseph, and they shared 45 wonderful years of marriage. Gail is survived by two sons, Joseph Costello of Bridgewater,...

Dec 21, 2023

Ann Everitt Weaver, age 94, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023, at her home in Bel Air, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Fallston, Maryland, the cherished daughter of the late Emmett and Annabel Everitt. Ann was the devoted wife of the late Edwin Weaver, with whom she shared 69...

Dec 21, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Joseph Sanford, age 84, of Edgewater, MD.  “Joe” was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, as well as a revered Ph.D. professor in Engineering at the University of Maryland.  Dr. Sanford departed from us on December 21, 2023, leaving an indelible mark on his family and the world...

Dec 20, 2023

John C. Colt, age 79, of Fallston, Maryland, passed away on December 20, 2023, in Fallston, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Rutger and Augusta Colt and the loving husband of Frances Colt. John was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and dedicated over 40 years of his professional life to James Posey...

Dec 20, 2023

Keith William Mellor, age 62, of Abingdon, Maryland, entered eternal rest on December 20, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.  “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” 1 Corinthians 15:55 NRSV   Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the beloved son of Doris Marie (Unverzagt) Mellor and the late Mark Mellor....

Dec 20, 2023

Kevin Joseph Noon, age 65, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on December 20, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Hemelt) Noon.Kevin was the beloved husband of Debbie Weikert Noon, and they shared 39 and a half wonderful...

Dec 20, 2023

Margaret A. Cameron, 98, of White Hall, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023, at Maryland Masonic Homes in Cockeysville, Maryland. Born in White Hall to H. Ross and L. Adele Almony, Margaret was a lifelong resident of the community. She was the beloved wife of the late Stuart J. Cameron.

Margaret was an active member of her community...

Dec 19, 2023

Lisa Cullum-Ritzmann, age 55, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on December 19, 2023, at Franklin Square Hospital in Rosedale, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Jones) Cullum and the beloved wife of the late Jeffrey Ritzmann.

Lisa was a woman of boundless creativity and craftiness. She found joy in repurposing furniture,...

Dec 19, 2023

Claude Emerson Wells, 74, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away on December 19, 2023, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Elkton, Maryland, Claude was the son of the late Guy and Margaret (McMillan) Wells and devoted husband of Cynthia Jean Halse Wells. A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Claude...