Obituaries

Mar 26, 2025

Marvin Rickey Casey (Rick) age 70 of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania, made his final journey to be an angel on March 26, 2025.

Born in Saltville, Virginia, he was the son of the late Marvin Casey and Evelyn (Darnell) Tharp; stepson to the late William Edward Tharp (Big Ed), who instilled Rick's love for the outdoors. In addition to his parents, Rick was...

Apr 24, 2025

Curtis John Nocket, age 67, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on April 24, 2025, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.

He was the devoted husband of Mary Beth (Kline) Nocket, with whom he shared 45 wonderful years of marriage. In addition to his wife, Curtis is survived by his son, Nathanael Jefferson Nocket and daughter, Rosalie Michele Nocket...

Apr 24, 2025

Teresa Joan Murphy, age 81, of Ringwood, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air.

Born in the Bronx, New York, Teresa was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Gillespie) Comack. A devoted member of the Cupsaw Lake community, she carried the values of close-knit neighborhood living with her...

Apr 23, 2025

Apr 22, 2025

Rosalie Hunter Thompson Dale, age 97, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Rosalie was the beloved daughter of the late Alfred R. and Virginia (Carpenter) Hunter and sister to the late Alfred Reeves Hunter II. A long-time resident of Harford County, she was a proud and active member of the Harford...

Apr 22, 2025

Stephen Rakas IV (Steve), age 53, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on April 22, 2025. Born in Baltimore, he was the beloved son of Glenna King and the late Stephen Rakas III.

Steve lived a life full of creativity, compassion, and joy. Music was the rhythm of his soul—an incredible drummer, he played in many bands throughout his life, bringing...

Apr 21, 2025

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words:

"Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated...

Apr 19, 2025

Dulcie Irene Carey, a beloved member of her community, gained her angel wings on April 19, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi, at the age of 90. Born on October 31, 1934, from Nottingham, England, Dulcie carried a piece of her British heritage close to her heart throughout her life. She was an embodiment of kindness and warmth, always ready to extend...

Apr 19, 2025

John Phillip Brooks, age 82, of Belcamp, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, at Accent Care @ Franklin Square in Rosedale, Maryland.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, John was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Roop) Brooks and the beloved husband of the late Sharon (Collison) Brooks. He is survived by his life partner Marilou Yost of 20...

Apr 17, 2025

William “Bill” Weissert, 83, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on April 17, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center.

Born in Camden, New Jersey, Bill was the beloved son of the late Herman and Marie (Zecca) Weissert and the devoted husband of Joyce Weissert. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Bill carried a strong sense of service and...

Apr 16, 2025

Sharon Margaret Miller, (nee Pagano) age 82, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April16, 2025, at Brightview Assisted Living in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Chailou) Pagano and the beloved wife of the late Wayne Francis Miller. Sharon was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose life was...

Apr 15, 2025

David “Dave” J. Godbey, 71, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away on April 15, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Dave was the son of the late James and Josephine (Vinitsky) Godbey. He was the beloved husband of Ellice Luh, whom he met when they were graduate students at...

Apr 14, 2025

Michael Lee Brooks, age 85, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore.

Born in Baltimore, he was the beloved son of the late George and Mary (Loretta) Brooks. Michael proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. Following retirement, he went on to continue his career...

Apr 13, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Ruddy, age 66, of Abingdon, Maryland, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family and dogs on April 13, 2025.

Born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, Tom was the beloved son of the late Donald and Mary (Langan) Ruddy. He was the devoted husband of Della (Roddy) Ruddy, with whom he shared 42 wonderful years of marriage.

The father of...

Apr 13, 2025

Sherry Tate Bair, 72, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 13, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Sherry was the beloved daughter of Shirley (Moulds) Tate and the late Robert L. Tate, and the devoted wife of the late Teddie Bruce Bair. Her warm, adventurous spirit defined a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished family...

Apr 12, 2025

James (Jim) McDanel Davis, age 68, of Woodbridge, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cherry Lane in Laurel, Maryland.

Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Jim was the beloved son of the late Paul and Gladys (Moxley) Davis of Bel Air. He was a 1975 graduate of Bel Air High School, before moving...

Apr 12, 2025

William (Bill) George Ackerman Jr., age 66, of Edgewood, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2025.

Born in Deep River, Connecticut, he was the beloved son of the late William and Marjorie (Holmes) Ackerman. A proud veteran of the United States Army, William served his country for 12 years as a track vehicle mechanic and motor transport operator....

Apr 12, 2025

Patricia A. Hershberger, age 85, of Joppa, Maryland, passed away on April 12, 2025, at Loving Care Assisted Living in Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Born in Beckley, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John Baldwin and Nellie (Huffman) Buettner and the beloved wife of the late Russell Hershberger.

Patricia retired from Mercy Medical Center, where she served as the...

Apr 11, 2025

Donald Lee Walker, age 88, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025.

Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Donald was the son of the late George and Mildred (Edmonston) Walker and the beloved husband of 65 years to Shirley J. Walker. They were married in 1959-on the day of an NFL Championship Game-and together built a beautiful...

Apr 9, 2025

Ronald Thomas Hlopak, age 83, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland.

Born in Sparrows Point, Maryland, Ron was the son of the late Michael and Isabella (Lock) Hlopak. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Norman) Hlopak; together they shared a devoted partnership and would have celebrated 50...