Obituaries

Feb 26, 2023

Jack E. Bowman, age 92, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on February 26, 2023 at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of J. David and Naomi Grace (Koontz) Bowman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean War. Jack was employed at The Belko...

Feb 25, 2023

On Saturday, February 25, 2023, James Gerald McGrath passed away at the age of 87. He had recently entered into hospice care at Stella Maris where he had most recently resided. His last days were comfortably shared with his family.

James “Jim” was the first of six children born to James and Mary (Swift) McGrath. He was born in Jersey City,...

Feb 25, 2023

Barbara Ann (Martin) Chamberlain, age 79, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away peacefully on February 25, 2023 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Forest Hill, Maryland, she was the daughter of Lama S. and Etta M. (Grimes) Martin, she was one of twelve children- seven brothers & five sisters. Barbara worked at Giant Foods Inc. and...

Feb 24, 2023

James Anthony Genovese, age 74, of Street, Maryland passed away peacefully on February 24, 2023 at his home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Anthony Francis Genovese Jr. and Regina Theresa Genovese.

James is survived by his wife, Marie Genovese; daughter, Amélie Genovese; brothers, Joseph Genovese and Anthony (Dawn) Genovese; and sister, Mary Ann (Joseph) Clark.

James graduated from...

Feb 24, 2023

William S. Mitchell, age 81, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on February 24, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, he was the son of the late William and Edith (McNeely) Mitchell and husband of Debra (Trees) Mitchell.

The Family will be hosting a celebration of life at Otter Point Yacht Club 600...

Feb 23, 2023

Savannah “Banky” Rosalie McGee, age 96, of Aberdeen, Maryland passed away on February 23, 2023 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Born in Bel Air, Maryland, she was the daughter of James and Ellen (Gentry) Crabbe and wife of the late Jack Lorn McGee. Savannah worked as a bank teller and was a great bowler...

Feb 23, 2023

Maria "Teresa" Williams, age 85, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on February 23, 2023 at her home. Born in Camaguey, Cuba, she was the daughter of Oscar and Loreto (Acosta) Silva. Teresa proudly graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Cullman, Alabama in 1955 and worked as a secretary for Lions Club International in Chicago from 1956-1959. In 1965 Teresa moved...

Feb 23, 2023

William Lynn Hershfeld, age 81, of Aberdeen, MD (formerly Edgewood) died peacefully at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center on February 23, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late William John and Mildred Ruth (Bryant) Hershfeld. He had a 35-year career working for the Department of Defense (DOD), Chemical Research Development & Engineering Center...

Feb 23, 2023

Marion (Meyer) Thornley passed into the presence of her Lord on Thursday, February 23, 2023. In spite of three strokes suffered since 2019, her sense of humor and sweet temperament remained intact to the end.

Marion was the daughter of James and Clara Blendine Meyer, sister to Corolyn McHenry and Phillip Jackson Meyer, loving mother to Debora Ann Henry and Barbara...

Feb 21, 2023

Noel Ong, age 48, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on February 21, 2023 at his home. Born in the Philippines, he is the son of Ofelia (Luna) Ong of Edgewood, MD and the late Bienvenido Ong. He worked in the pharmaceutical industry, was a car enthusiast, health enthusiast, self-trained mechanic and a man of few words.

In addition to his mother,...

Feb 21, 2023

John C. Bowman, age 80, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on February 21, 2023 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of John C. Bowman Jr. and Agnes (Cohee) Bowman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a life...

Feb 21, 2023

Linda Gail Krebs, age 69, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on February 21, 2023 in Piney Point, Maryland. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of Robert and Doris (Epperson) Campbell and wife of the late Roy Richard Krebs.

Linda is survived by her son, Brian Krebs and partner, Sarah Frey; daughters, Amanda (John) Gunnet and Rebecca (Tristan) Gillette; grandchildren,...

Feb 21, 2023

Lorraine Connolly, age 80, of Abingdon, Maryland passed away on February 21, 2023 at her home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Clifton and Mercedes (Snyder) Miner and wife of the late John Connolly. Lorraine was a caregiver all her life and loved caring for other people. She cared for aging and ill family members as well...

Feb 20, 2023

Lillian B. Reiber, age 98, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away peacefully on February 20, 2023 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland surrounded by her grandchildren. Born in Georgia, she was the daughter of James and Regent (Peacock) Pittman and wife of the late William E. Reiber Jr. Lillian truly was the matriarch of the family. She enjoyed...

Feb 19, 2023

Charles William Ottewell, age 48, of Rising Sun Maryland passed away on February 19, 2023.  Charlie was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 20, 1974 to William and Cynthia Ottewell.  The family moved to Bel Air, Maryland in 1985 as the family enjoyed the historical nature of the eastern United States.  He was a graduate of Bel Air High...

Feb 19, 2023

Nancy Carlton Tolley, née Cummins, passed away at age 85 on February 19, 2023, at the Johns Hopkins Neurosciences Critical Care Unit. Nancy was born on August 23, 1937, in Arlington, Kentucky, the second daughter of Edward Carlton and Lena Rivers (Everett) Cummins. Her older sister, Rosemary C. Newman, predeceased her in 2015.

Nancy graduated from Arlington High School in Arlington,...

Feb 18, 2023

Thomas Michael Schmidt, age 73, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on February 18, 2023, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the husband of Gloria Schmidt, father of Kelly, Stephen and Jennifer, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He was also a dear friend of many. He leaves behind his dog and companion,...

Feb 15, 2023

Suddenly, on February 15,2023 Joshua Logan Kazmaier of Joppa, Maryland passed away.

Born in Baltimore, he was the son of Lisa Kazmaier(Dougherty) and Daniel Kazmaier 2nd.

Josh had an infectious smile and was a jokester at heart. He enjoyed doing anything outside. He had a love for dogs and had many growing up. He loved reading, going to the beach, gaming and...

Feb 14, 2023

Feb 14, 2023

Mary Louise Bittner, age 74, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on February 14, 2023 at her home. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of Francis and Esther (Taylor) Bittner. She retired in 2010 from Aberdeen Proving Ground where she worked for 44 years. She enjoyed gardening, reading, bird watching, bicycling, playing tennis and being with...