Obituaries

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

Jane Hudson

Jane Hudson

Mar 4, 2022

Elsie Jane White Hudson, known to everyone as Jane, passed away peacefully Friday 4 March. Jane was born 8 August 1940 in a log cabin in Bane, VA. She was the third child of Jack and Mary White. Jane treasured her country upbringing and often told tales of either riding bareback or running barefoot all over the hills and hollows...

Ron L. Cramer

Ron L. Cramer

Mar 4, 2022

Ronald Lambert Cramer, age 81 of Bel Air, Maryland passed away at home on March 4, 2022. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Margaret (Osarener) Cramer. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he worked as an elevator technician for Otis Elevator and General Elevator, and later as an elevator inspector for the State of Maryland. He loved...

Martha Ann Byer Vest

Martha Ann Byer Vest

Mar 3, 2022

Martha Ann Byer Vest of Bel Air, MD passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2022.  Born in Covington, VA, she was the daughter of the late Everette Payne Byer and Iva Alfred Byer.  She is survived by her sons, Franklin Eugene Vest, JR of Bel Air, MD and his wife Melodi, David Alan Vest of Dominican Republic and Danny...

Philip Frederick Schaefer

Philip Frederick Schaefer

Mar 3, 2022

Born in Baltimore to Joseph and Carolyn Schaefer, Phil Schaefer was an active member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church in his teens.  It is there that he met the love of his life, Joan Germer at age 15. They were then inseparable  for over 60 years until Joan passing last March. He was a proud alumnus of Baltimore Polytechnic  ’58...

Brenda Marie Clark

Brenda Marie Clark

Mar 2, 2022

Brenda Marie Clark, age 70, of Pylesville, Maryland passed away on March 2, 2022. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Elmer and Mary (Kemp) Bailey and wife of Thomas Clark. Brenda loved her grandkids immensely, her face lit up whenever one of her grandkids walked in the room. Brenda absolutely loved her animals, she also enjoyed reading...

Bonnie Coleman Dufour

Bonnie Coleman Dufour

Mar 1, 2022

Bonnie Coleman Dufour, age 56, of Aberdeen, Maryland went home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2022 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Bonnie was born in Towson, Maryland to Francis and Betty (Miller) Coleman She married the love of her life, Timothy Dufour in 1986. She had a great imagination for making a house...

William Gilbert Aucker

William Gilbert Aucker

Feb 27, 2022

William Gilbert Aucker of Fallston, Maryland, son of Albert and Virginia Aucker, peacefully passed on Sunday, February 27, 2022. He retired from Bethlehem Steel and spent much of his time working and enjoying his motorcycle.

He is survived by his wife, Diana Jane Aucker; sons, Brian Aucker and wife Pam, Lawrence Aucker and wife Helen, daughter-in-law Tracy, Bill Aucker and wife...

Douglas H.  Smith Jr.

Douglas H. Smith Jr.

Feb 26, 2022

Douglas H. Smith, Jr, age 58, of Street, MD passed away on February 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Douglas and Rose (Tennant) Smith Sr. and husband of Cathy Smith. He devoted his entire life to dairy farming and was a member of the FFA. Douglas loved interacting...

Luann Horn

Luann Horn

Feb 26, 2022

Luann Horn, age 66, of Forest Hill, Maryland passed away on February 26, 2022, at her home while holding the hands of her family. After a long battle with cancer, there is no more pain and suffering. She now rests in the arms of the Lord.

Born in Hanover, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Harry and Betty (Martin) Groft and...

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Brown

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Brown

Feb 26, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Brown, age 79, of Conowingo, Maryland passed away on February 26, 2022 at her home. Born in Street, Maryland, she was the daughter of Clarence and Helen (Fabiszak) Brown. 

She was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church - Hickory and Ladies Auxiliary VFW Aberdeen Post #10028.  She retired from Bizerba USA where she worked as a printing...

William Frank Harrington, Jr.

William Frank Harrington, Jr.

Feb 25, 2022

William Frank Harrington, Jr., age 80, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on February 25, 2022 at Ann Nath Assisted Living in Fallston, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of William Harrington Sr. and Marie (Slechta) Harrington and was a loving and faithful husband to his wife Lorraine Helen Harrington (nee Vontran) for 50 years until her death...

John Edward Hieber

John Edward Hieber

Feb 24, 2022

John E. Hieber of Bel Air, MD, departed this life at the age of 85. John died peacefully with his beloved high school sweetheart/wife, Leora, and their children by his side. John was born in rural Lane, Kansas on the eve of our Lord's birthday, December 24, 1936, to Jacob and Elsie Hieber. One of three children, John is survived...

Barbara Ann Hull

Barbara Ann Hull

Feb 23, 2022

Barbara Ann Hull, age 84, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on February 23, 2022 at Senator Bob Hooper Hospice in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Eugene Rodrick and Josephine (Cassidy) Rodrick and wife of the late James Hull Sr. She was a devoted member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Barbara's greatest...

Paul Harold Boggs

Paul Harold Boggs

Feb 23, 2022

Paul Harold Boggs, age 91, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on February 23, 2022 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Paul and Myrtle (Tilley) Boggs and husband of Edith (Herrman) Boggs for 69 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Most recently, he was...

Ed Mabe

Ed Mabe

Feb 23, 2022

Ed Mabe, age 87, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on February 23, 2022 at his home. Born in Sparta, North Carolina, he was the son of Edgar and Thelma (Atwood) Mabe and husband of the late Carol (Irwin) Mabe. He retired from Montgomery Ward in 1996 where he worked in Tire Sales for 20 years.  After retirement, he had also...

Theresa Mary Cassant

Theresa Mary Cassant

Feb 22, 2022

Theresa M Cassant “Terry”, age 78, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away on February 22, 2022 peacefully in her home.  Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Charles Wasnesky and Florence Monroe, an officer in the Army and a homemaker.  She lived her adolescent years in upstate NY, graduating from Queensbury High school, married her high school...

Marjorie Zook

Marjorie Zook

Feb 21, 2022

Marjorie Zook, age 81, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on February 21, 2022, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Anne (Cook) Keeling and wife of George Zook.When she was physically able to, she enjoyed playing tennis and golf.     In addition to her...

Aree Lowther

Aree Lowther

Feb 20, 2022

I can best describe my mom, Aree Lowther, as the most pure hearted person. She's truly an Angel who touched the hearts of so many. My mom's focus her entire life was me. She never wanted anything for herself. Her love is beyond anything I can put into words. Mom loved to garden where she grew tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and...

Margaret L. "Marge"  Burdette

Margaret L. "Marge" Burdette

Feb 20, 2022

Margaret L. "Marge" Burdette, age 97, of Glen Arm, Maryland passed away on February 20, 2022. Born in Cumberland, Maryland, she was the daughter of Leon and Louise (Reuschel) Hook. She attended Davis and Elkins College. She is the wife of the late John C. Burdette, Jr. She met her husband at Kelly Springfield Tire Company in Cumberland where she...

Joyce A.  Hughes-Popp

Joyce A. Hughes-Popp

Feb 19, 2022

Joyce A. Hughes-Popp, age 72, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on February 19, 2022 in Joppa, Maryland. Born in York, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Jack Plummer and Romaine (Arnold) Dayton and wife of the late Leroy Popp. She Loved flowers, all animals, canning, fishing, eating crabs, and giving Christmas presents.

Joyce is survived by her two daughters,...

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