Obituaries

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

Albert F. Seymour

Albert F. Seymour

Jun 7, 2022

Albert F. Seymour, age 85, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2022. Born outside the small community of Royal Oak on Maryland’s Eastern Shore in Talbot County, Mr. Seymour, was the second of Louise (Barnes) Seymour’s four children. He spent his early years milking cows, gathering fresh eggs and harvesting corn, soybeans and wheat...

Burdiuss Sawyers Sr.

Burdiuss Sawyers Sr.

Jun 6, 2022

On Monday, June 6, 2022, Burdiuss Sawyers, Sr., loving husband and father of five, departed this earthly life at the age of 90. 

Burt, as he was known by friends was born on May 23, 1932 to Mary Elizabeth Potter Sawyers and Charles Sawyers in Praise, Ky. 

After his Honorable US Air Force Discharge in September 1953, he settled in...

Margaret E.  Madden

Margaret E. Madden

Jun 6, 2022

Margaret E. Madden, age 89, of Aberdeen, Maryland passed away peacefully on June 6, 2022, at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Stewart) Hennick and wife of the late Joseph H. Madden, Jr., married for 59 years prior to his death in 2015. She was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. 

 

Margaret is survived...

Matteo Yehmani Johnson

Matteo Yehmani Johnson

Jun 5, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our precious baby boy, Matteo Y. Hutton, lovingly called “Poppa”. Matteo passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 5th, 2022 in Aberdeen, Maryland.

Matteo leaves to mourn his memory: His loving parents Jaja Hutton and Brittney Ringgold, and brother Solomon Ringgold. Grandparents: Francila Banks, Derek Early, and Carl Hutton. Along with...

Shirley Anne Morlok

Shirley Anne Morlok

Jun 4, 2022

It is with great sadness that the Morlok family must inform you of the death of their cousin and lifetime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, Miss Shirley Anne Morlok. At 93 years old, Shirley was the eldest living member of the Morlok family. She was a retired 3rd grade school teacher at Havre de Grace Elementary School....

Alfred "Opa" Liebel

Alfred "Opa" Liebel

Jun 4, 2022

Alfred “Opa” Liebel, age 88, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on June 4, 2022. Born in New York City, New York, he was the son of Emil and Anna (Bunk) Liebel and husband of the late Eugenia (Prybylski) Liebel and Mary Louise (Oney) Liebel. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was employed as a mail carrier...

Andrew Carmen Barilla

Andrew Carmen Barilla

Jun 3, 2022

Andrew Carmen Barilla, age 92, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on June 3, 2022 at his home. Born in Syracuse, New York, he was the son of Fortunato and Caterina (Fiumano) Barilla. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served his country in the Korean War. He worked as an electrical engineer and was vice president of...

Charlotte Lieske

Charlotte Lieske

Jun 3, 2022

Charlotte Ann Lieske, age 65, of Joppa, Maryland (formerly of Aberdeen) passed away on June 3, 2022 at her home. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Nola Lieske. In her younger years, Charlotte enjoyed riding motorcycles, working on cars, hunting, fishing, swimming, and hiking through the woods. She also enjoyed family...

Amy Jacobsen

Amy Jacobsen

Jun 1, 2022

Amy Christine Jacobsen of Bel Air, MD was called to her heavenly home on June 1, 2022. She was 63 years old. Born on March 1, 1959, she was raised in the Brooklyn area of Baltimore with her brother and five sisters. She had fond memories of those days and enjoyed sharing stories with members of various Facebook groups created...

Wayne Lucas Lamphere

Wayne Lucas Lamphere

May 31, 2022

Wayne Lucas Lamphere, age 55, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on May 31, 2022 at his home. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, he is the son of William and Catherine (Miesch) Lamphere and husband of Denise (Probst) Lamphere. He worked for Harford County Public Schools for the last 17 years as an email administrator. Previously, he worked at...

Barbara A. "Keller-Rose" Tilley

Barbara A. "Keller-Rose" Tilley

May 30, 2022

Tilley, Barbara Ann (Keller-Rose) Age 84 of White Marsh passed away May 30, 2022. She was born August 11, 1937 in Philadelphia Pa. to the late Wellington and Vesta (Kehher) Keller. Bobbi (name she liked to be called) was preceded in death by her first husband Clinton C. Rose Jr., second husband John H. Tilley, father & mother-in-law Benjamin &...

John F. Akins, Jr.

John F. Akins, Jr.

May 29, 2022

John Akins Jr., also known as Junior, gained his wings on May 29, 2022.  He was the son of the late John Akins Sr. and Everhart Akins he was born on August 12, 1958 in Havre de Grace, MD.  Junior was educated in the Bel Air High School system. He was the youngest of four children, following after three sisters. ...

Vera L. Sachs

Vera L. Sachs

May 29, 2022

Vera L. Sachs, age 86, of Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania passed away on May 29, 2022 at Shrewsbury Lutheran Home in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania. Born in Elma, New York, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Lydia (Schroder) Lein and wife of the late John Sachs, Sr. She was formerly of Edgewood & White Marsh. Vera had worked at many churches...

Roger Rice

Roger Rice

May 28, 2022

Roger Raymond Rice was born on December 2, 1933, oldest son of J. Arlie Rice and Maude J. (Sheppard) Rice of Creswell, Maryland, proprietors of the Creswell Store.  He was preceded in death by his younger siblings Joyce Dunivant (Charles, dec.) and Richard (Dick) Rice (Brenda).  He passed away on May 28, 2022. 

Roger lived his entire life in Harford County, except for several childhood...

Leroy Howard Smith

Leroy Howard Smith

May 27, 2022

Leroy Howard Smith passed away in peace Friday, May 27th 2022 at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife Elaine Smith, beloved father of Eric Smith and Lori Woods, and proud grandfather of Brandon Smith, Alexander Smith, and Samantha Woods. He was an orphan and a foster child, and spent his youth in a Catholic orphanage in...

Thomas John Marek

Thomas John Marek

May 26, 2022

Thomas John Marek, age 80, of Edgewood, Maryland passed away on May 26, 2022, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary (Kramarczyk) Marek.

Thomas was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and he was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. He loved...

Franklin D. Cox

Franklin D. Cox

May 25, 2022

Franklin D. Cox, age 88, of Pylesville, Maryland passed away on May 25, 2022 at Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, Maryland. Born in Galax, Virginia, he was the son of the late James and Attro (Elliott) Cox and husband of Shirley (Huffman) Cox for 67 years. 

Franklin is survived by his wife; two daughters, Terresa (Alvin) Bopp, Cheryl (Paul)...

Pauline Davis Smith

Pauline Davis Smith

May 25, 2022

Pauline Davis Smith, age 90, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on May 25, 2022 at Sterling Care Riverside in Belcamp, Maryland. Born in Rugby, Virginia, she was the daughter of Charlie and Virgie (Little) Davis and wife of the late James Clarence Smith. She worked at Bata Shoe Company from 1955-1992 and at Kleins Super Market in Riverside for...

Emzie Bragg

Emzie Bragg

May 25, 2022

Emzie Bragg, age 71, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on May 25, 2022, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born on October 4, 1950, in Logan, West Virginia, he was the son of his late Grandmother Pearl Maynard (Mom) who raised him, but was born to Ruby Irwin.

Emzie was a man of many trades. He enjoyed doing...

Wilbur Henry Knight, Iii

Wilbur Henry Knight, Iii

May 25, 2022

Wilbur Henry Knight, III, age 57, of Joppa, Maryland passed away on May 25, 2022 at his home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Evelyna (Barley) Knight and the late Wilbur Henry Knight Jr. He worked as a security guard in the logistics industry and was very jovial and extremely generous. Wilbur was an avid bowler and...