Obituaries

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

Mary Jane Cooper

Mary Jane Cooper

Jun 24, 2023

Mary Jane Cooper (Mezzie), age 76, of Forest Hill, Maryland passed away on June 24, 2023 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Presque Isle, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Smith) Perrault and wife of Robert Earle Cooper, Sr. for 49 years in May.  She worked as a psychiatric nurse...

Earl Harold Seifert

Earl Harold Seifert

Jun 24, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Earl Harold Wesley Seifert of Baltimore. He died at age 85 on June 24th, 2023. Earl passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

 

Earl was predeceased by his wife, Doris Seifert, and his four brothers John Howard Seifert, William Seifert Jr., Charles Seifert and Raymond Seifert.

Earl is survived by...

W. Wiley Rutledge

W. Wiley Rutledge

Jun 23, 2023

W. Wiley Rutledge, age 88, of Jarrettsville, MD passed away on June 23, 2023 at his home on the Rutledge Brick House Farm where he spent his whole life. Born on the farm, he was the son of James Bevard Rutledge and Marian Elizabeth (Wiley) Rutledge. Wiley is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary M. Rutledge (nee Lowe);...

Donald F. Haga

Donald F. Haga

Jun 23, 2023

Donald F. Haga, age 90, of Bel Air, Maryland was called into the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 23, 2023 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Don was born in Atkins, Virginia, he was the son of Eli Henry and Annie Belle (Haga) Haga. His family moved to Harford County when he was 9 years...

Barbara Ellen Walden

Barbara Ellen Walden

Jun 22, 2023

Barbara Ellen Walden, age 85, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on June 22, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Marie (Camarata) Burkindine and wife of the late William Walden (deceased 1987). Barbara and William married in 1958 and she never remarried.

Barbara was...

Jackie M. MacPherson

Jackie M. MacPherson

Jun 22, 2023

Jackie M. MacPherson, age 80, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on June 22, 2023, in Abingdon, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Mildred (Chaney) Little and wife to Robert MacPherson, Sr. Jackie loved her kids and grandkids dearly and she cherished any time she got to spend with them. Jackie was an...

Robert K. Marcus

Robert K. Marcus

Jun 21, 2023

 

Robert K. Marcus, age 74, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on June 21, 2023 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Max and Madeline (Paluch) Marcus and devoted husband of Joan F. Marcus. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the...

Sandra Diane Bartlett

Sandra Diane Bartlett

Jun 20, 2023

Sandra Diane Bartlett, age 85, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on June 20, 2023, at her home in Joppa, MD.  Sandra was born in Michigan City, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Carl and LaDonna (Abele) Erickson and wife to the late Norman Walter Bartlett.  Sandra was also predeceased by her brother, Dale Erickson and her sister LaDonna...

Ann Baseman

Ann Baseman

Jun 20, 2023

Ann Baseman, age 78, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on June 20, 2023 at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Parkville, Maryland. Born in Maryland she was the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine (Lynch) Hanzsche and wife to Grant Baseman Jr. for 56 years. She was a recovering addict sober for 42 years with Narcotics Anonymous.     

In addition to her...

Eunice Dailey Bishop

Eunice Dailey Bishop

Jun 19, 2023

On Monday, June 19th, 2023, our dearest mother, Eunice Dailey Bishop, peacefully passed away at home. 

 

Born in Tazewell, Virginia, on September 14th, 1935, Eunice was the first daughter to James and Josephine Dailey. Eunice was part owner and operator of the family business as well as a full-time homemaker to four children.

 

Those that know Eunice understand...

Deborah Jean Daugherty

Deborah Jean Daugherty

Jun 19, 2023

 

Deborah Jean Miller Daugherty, age 72, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on June 19, 2023 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late J. Donald and C. Virginia (McAllen) Miller. Debbi has been a registered nurse since she was licensed in 1972. She has worked in...

Robin Barclay

Robin Barclay

Jun 18, 2023

Robin Barclay of Edgewood Maryland passed away Sunday, June 18th, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air Maryland. Robin was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Simons) Schneider. Robin was married to Charles Barclay for over 41 loving years. Robin was a strong, courageous, loving woman. She had...

Helen Ruth Switalski

Helen Ruth Switalski

Jun 18, 2023

Helen Ruth Switalski, age 95, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on June 18, 2023 at Lorien Bel Air in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Helvetia, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Winfred and Flossy (Payne) Snyder and wife of the late Michael John Switalski Jr.  She loved quilting, reading, bird watching and gardening.  

 

Helen is...

Robert "Larry" Dalton

Robert "Larry" Dalton

Jun 16, 2023

Robert "Larry" Dalton, age 61, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on June 16, 2023 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, he was the son of the late Bill and Shirley (Spangler) Dalton. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Terry Dalton, his daughter Julie Donhauser, his son-in-law Tom...

Kathleen Eckelt

Kathleen Eckelt

Jun 16, 2023

Kathleen Eckelt, age 69, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on June 16, 2023 at Brightview Perry Hall in Perry Hall, Maryland. Born in Salisbury, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Jacqueline Marie (Mumford) Carpenter.  Kathleen worked as a registered nurse where she helped with the rape victims at Mercy Hospital. She was also a fraud investigator...

Maureen Ann Seneschal

Maureen Ann Seneschal

Jun 16, 2023

Maureen Ann Seneschal, age 40, of Burlington, Vermont passed away on June 16, 2023, at Crescent Manor Nursing Home in Bennington, Vermont. She was born in Lancaster, California. She lived in Bel Air during her high school and young adult years and moved to Vermont after her marriage. Maureen was a talented artist and especially excelled in drawing portraits. She...

Rodney S. Dyess

Rodney S. Dyess

Jun 15, 2023

 

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Rodney “Rod” S. Dyess U.S. Army, Retired, age 80, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on June 15, 2023 at his home in Abingdon. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on December 30, 1942, he was the son of the late SGM Julian O. Dyess, a career soldier and Lavern Ruth (Patrick) Dyess, a homemaker. After graduating from...

Shirley J. Layman

Shirley J. Layman

Jun 15, 2023

Shirley J. Layman, age 95, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on June 15, 2023, at Brightview Perry Hall in Perry Hall, Maryland. Born in Haines Falls, New York, she was the daughter of the late Newman and Jean (Dolan) Barnes and wife of the late Charles Douglas Layman (Doug). She was a member of Christ Our King Presbyterian Church...

Christopher R. Russo

Christopher R. Russo

Jun 14, 2023

Chris Russo, age 82, of Joppa, Maryland passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 14, 2023.  Born in East Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Joseph Russo and Virginia (Miller) Russo.  He graduated from Patterson High School in 1958. He served in the Army National Guard, then enjoyed a successful career as a welder and...

Justin Lee Baez

Justin Lee Baez

Jun 13, 2023

Justin Lee Baez, age 36, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on June 13, 2023 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of David and Margaret (Rollins) Baez. Justin loved his family, especially his nieces and nephews. Justin’s favorite team was the Pittsburgh Steelers, and his favorite color was red. Justin's...