Obituaries

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

Nancy Helen Wojcik

Nancy Helen Wojcik

Jan 18, 2023

Nancy Helen Wojcik, age 86, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on January 18th at Morningside House of Satyr Hill in Parkville, Maryland. She was the daughter of Walter and Mary (Steele) Griest and wife of the late Francis Wojcik, Sr. As the youngest of the Griest family she was preceded in death by eight elder siblings.

Nancy is survived by...

Ronald Paul Leary, Sr.

Ronald Paul Leary, Sr.

Jan 17, 2023

Ronald Paul Leary, Sr., age 86, passed away on January 17, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Edward G. and Marie C. (Lynch) Leary and husband of the late Betty (Spioch) Leary.

Ronald is survived by his sons, Ronald Paul (Janet) Leary, Jr. and Steve (Kyoko) Leary; grandchildren, Stevie Leary, Dorian (Ryan Puzycki) Leary and Rahel (Dr....

Mary Lou White

Mary Lou White

Jan 17, 2023

Mary Lou White, age 86, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on January 17, 2023, at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Elkton, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Tisdale) Saffos and wife of the late James Thomas White, Sr.

Mary Lou loved sewing and as a skilled seamstress, she was able...

Rondey A. Jones

Rondey A. Jones

Jan 16, 2023

Rondey A. Jones, age 59, of Jarrettsville, Maryland was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland to Luther and Minnie (Wyatt) Jones and passed away on January 16, 2023 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired in 2003 from Telegenix, where he worked as an electronic technician. He...

Valeria M. Cornwell

Valeria M. Cornwell

Jan 16, 2023

Valeria M. Cornwell, age 66, of North East, Maryland passed away on January 16, 2023 at Christiana Health System in Newark, Delaware. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, she was the daughter of William Smith Jr. and Bertha (Klingel) Smith, and wife of the late Seldon A. Cornwell. Valeria loved spending time with loved ones and would sing everywhere and...

Frederick W. Crenshaw

Frederick W. Crenshaw

Jan 15, 2023

Frederick W. Crenshaw, age 85, of West Chester, Ohio passed away on January 15, 2023 at Mountain Crest Health Care in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born in Abingdon, Virginia, he was the son of Beatie and Mary (Bailey) Crenshaw and husband of the late Betty (Woodward) Crenshaw. A former resident of Edgewood Maryland for over 50 years, Frederick worked for Bethlehem Steel...

Joann E. Riemer

Joann E. Riemer

Jan 15, 2023

Joann E. Riemer, age 76, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on January 15, 2023 at Hart Heritage Estates in Street, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Maygers) Borcherding and wife of the late Gerald Riemer. She worked for Corbin Bus Company driving a school bus for over 20 years and was a member...

John Howard Hennessey, Jr.

John Howard Hennessey, Jr.

Jan 15, 2023

John H. Hennessey, Jr., age 76, of Bel Air, MD, passed away peacefully on January 15th. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of Dorothy and John “Jack” Hennessey, Sr., also of Baltimore.

John was an incredible athlete and still holds the record at Mount Saint Joseph High School for the most consecutive number of pitched no-hitters. John was drafted to...

Charles Robert Helmer

Charles Robert Helmer

Jan 14, 2023

Charles R. Helmer, age 84, of Selbyville, DE passed away on January 14, 2023 at his home. Born in Manhattan, New York he was the son of the late Charles and Amelia Helmer. He served as a cook for the US Army and was a devoted pipe fitter at Lever Brothers Company for 38 years.

On June 2nd, 1963 he married...

Cynthia Marie Wilhelm

Cynthia Marie Wilhelm

Jan 13, 2023

Cynthia (Cindy) Marie Wilhelm, age 68, from Joppa Maryland, passed away January 13th 2024, at Upper Chespeake Medical Center in Belair Maryland. Born in Riverside California, she was the beloved daughter of the late Gregory and Lorraine (Bailey)Sheldon. 

Cynthia and her husband were avid travelers, finding joy in various destinations, with cruises being a favorite. Devoted to her catholic faith, Cynthia’s...

Jose Rafael Figueroa

Jose Rafael Figueroa

Jan 13, 2023

We regretfully announce the passing of Jose Rafael Figueroa, age 48, who passed away surrounded by his loved ones on January 13, 2023. He worked at Under Armor in various roles for 17 years and enjoyed cooking, making jokes, cutting hair, fishing, the outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. He was part of the Knights of Columbus...

Mary "Jeanne" Lowery

Mary "Jeanne" Lowery

Jan 13, 2023

Mary (Jeanne) Lowery (Nehring) of Aberdeen, Maryland, devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother passed away peacefully on January 13, 2023, at the age of 99. She was born in Cumberland, Maryland on October 21, 1923. She was the devoted wife of 61 years to the late Charles Lowery. She worked at Equitable Trust Bank in Aberdeen, Edgewood...

Calvin E. "Shorty" Gibbs

Calvin E. "Shorty" Gibbs

Jan 13, 2023

Calvin E. "Shorty" Gibbs, age 78, of Aberdeen, Maryland passed away on January 13, 2023. Born in Harford County, Maryland, he was the son of the late Calvin and Mary (Kitner) Gibbs and husband of Carol Gibbs for 49 years. He worked Bonita Farms as exerciser of the horses for over 30 years. He enjoyed watching football and he was...

Margaret L. Fitzgerald

Margaret L. Fitzgerald

Jan 13, 2023

Margaret L. Fitzgerald, age 92, of Aberdeen, Maryland passed away on January 13, 2023 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel air, Maryland. Born in Tazewell, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William and Callie (Shrader) Ashford and wife of the late Earl Fitzgerald. She was a well-loved person who loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren

Margaret...

Mary Sue Hughes

Mary Sue Hughes

Jan 12, 2023

Mary Susan Hughes (Mary Sue), age 68, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on January 12, 2023 peacefully at her home. Born in Essex, Maryland, she was the youngest daughter of Dewey and Mary Wedderien. She enjoyed being a homemaker and an was a dedicated Army wife. Mary loved children, whether it be neighborhood kids, or the Cub Scouts that...

Lillian B. Zalenski

Lillian B. Zalenski

Jan 12, 2023

Lillian B. Zalenski, age 93, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on January 12, 2023 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Rudolph and Antoinette (Colucci) Impaciatore and wife of the late Robert Zalenski. Her previous marriage to the late Vito Sacco ended in divorce.

She was an alumnus of the first graduating class of Dundalk High...

Patricia Ann Straub

Patricia Ann Straub

Jan 11, 2023

Patricia Ann Straub, age 83, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on January 11, 2023 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Confluence, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late John and Elsie (Dull) Newcomer and wife of the late Harry Straub, they shared 61 years of marriage.

Patricia is survived by her son, Michael James Straub;...

Peter Phillip Rocco, Jr.

Peter Phillip Rocco, Jr.

Jan 10, 2023

Peter Phillip Rocco Jr., age 81, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on January 10, 2023 in Joppa, Maryland. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Peter and Mary (Saladino) Rocco. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and volunteered at the veteran’s hospital. Peter belonged to the local fishing club and was a lifelong boating enthusiast.

Peter is...

James John Raab

James John Raab

Jan 9, 2023

James John Raab of Bel Air, devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully on January 9th 2023 at the age of 96 after a short illness. He was born on a farm in Baltimore on April 23rd 1926. He was the third of 11 children of the late John Peter Raab and Lula (Christ) Raab and husband of 65 years...

Michiko O'Shaughnessy

Michiko O'Shaughnessy

Jan 9, 2023

Michiko O' Shaughnessy, age 96, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on January 9, 2023. Born in Tira, Japan she moved to the United States after WWII. and raised her family in Maryland. Michiko owned and operated Bel Air Alternations for 56 years in the town of Bel Air. She would like her customers and friends to know how much...

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