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Helen Elizabeth (Gallion) Knight, affectionately known as "Betty," of Churchville, Maryland was born on September 21, 1936, in Churchville, Maryland, to the late Russell E. and Marie (Wirsing) Gallion. Betty passed away at Citizens Care Center on April 18, 2025, surrounded by family. She was 88. A devoted lifelong member of Churchville Presbyterian Church, Betty found strength and community in her faith. She was a member of the Susquehanna Swingers Square Dance Club, lifetime member of the Rainbow Rebekah Lodge, and a member of the Churchville Seniors Club. Betty met the love of her life, George Knight, while working at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG). Betty retired from APG in 1991. She and...

Virginia May Jacobs resident of Aberdeen, Maryland since the age of 13, passed away on March 21, 2024. Born on May 12, 1932 in Lincoln, MO to the late Kenneth M. Henry and Roslie M. Henry (Sweeney), she was affectionately known as Ginny, Ginger, Mom, Grandmom, and most recently, Great Grandmom. She will be deeply missed by all her loved ones. Virginia had a sense of humor and loved to tell stories from her childhood in Missouri. Her father was one of 11 siblings and as she said, "most were quite ornery." She took great joy in being surrounded by such a large and close knit family. Her father enlisted in the Army and in 1945 he received orders to Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD where he...

Wayne Regan Childress of Level and formerly of Conowingo passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Citizens Care Center. He was 92. Born on November 5, 1931 in Hickory, NC he was the son of the late Fred N. and Lucy (Reep) Childress. After graduating from Havre de Grace High School, he enlisted in the US Navy where he served during the Korean War. A member of the American Legion Mason Dixon Post 194 he enjoyed all kinds of sports, especially watching both the Orioles and Ravens, he also liked to fish. He is survived by his companion, Betty Knight. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brothers; Ned, Ray and Paul Childress. A graveside service with military honors will...

Earnest Freeman Johnson passed away at his home in Frederick, MD on Wednesday, May 31. He was 85. Born in Tazewell County, VA he was the son of the late Robert and Ruby (Turner) Johnson. He was the owner and operator of Johnson Applicators, Inc., Mr. Johnson was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Elks, Lodge #684 and he enjoyed golfing. He is survived by his partner, Sharon McKenzie of Frederick; daughter, Rochelle Biggs of Martinsburg, WV; siblings, Charles Johnson of Smithsburg, MD and Lena Earls of Columbia, TN, 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and his dear friend, Michael Boring of Myersville, MD. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his daughters, Charlotte...

Mary I. Tillotson, 84, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away May 26, 2023 at Gilchrist Hospice. Born in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada on April 8, 1939, Mary was the daughter of the late Edward and Mildred Paradis. Upon graduating from high school, she joined the Royal Canadian Air Force where she served from 1957-1960. There she earned her Accounting Clerk Certification and was stationed in Metz, France where she met and married her husband Paul in June of 1960. She and her husband were owners of the Towne House Restaurant in Aberdeen, MD for over 25 years. Mary became a naturalized citizen on March 17, 1965, and has been a resident of the states for over 55 years. Active in Girl Scouts,...

William Edmund Lovelace, 80, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away at his home November 30, 2022. Born in Danville, VA on September 9, 1942, Bill was the son of the late Joe and Nellie Lovelace. He worked for many years at American Cyanamid and was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a member of American Legion Post 128 and St. Joan of Arc Parish. He was blessed with 34 years of sobriety and during that time was a help to many suffering alcoholics. Left behind to cherish his memory are his devoted wife, Florine Lovelace of Aberdeen; two daughters, Deborah DiEdoardo (Ross) of Forest Hill, and Barbara Donithan (Wayne) of Street; stepsons Eric Bowers (Amy) of Sunderland,...

Grady Bedwell, 73, of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away November 24, 2022, at Laurelwood Care Center in Elkton, MD following an extended illness. Born in Jefferson Twp, Ashe County, NC, Grady was the son of the late Gilbert O. And Lorene Bedwell. He was employed as a building engineer for Harford County Public Schools, and prior to that was employed by Coastal Trailers. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, earned his GED and was a huge Ravens fan. He will be remembered as a man devoted to his family. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife of 30 years, Patsy Bedwell, a daughter Angela Baczeski (Donald) of Havre de Grace; stepchildren Doug Edwards of Elkton, Shawn Fisher...

Ronald Alan Benjamin of Laurel, Delaware ? Age 62. Ronald was born in Baltimore and grew up in Bel Air, MD. He was the son of the late Terrell Alan and Lona Virginia (Ginny) Benjamin. He was a craftsman and was involved in various trades; auto painter, cat furniture manufacturer and was sound and lighting technician for local bands and provided DJ services. He was a 1978 graduate of Bel Air High School and maintained a life- long friendship with many of his childhood friends. He was also a Harley-Davidson enthusiast and enjoyed several years of riding and fellowship with his friends throughout Harford county. Ron is survived by his three sons, Kevin Alan Benjamin, Nathan Scott Benjamin...

John William Young, born 8/4/1947 in Ferrum, Virginia to George William and Hazel Virginia Young passed from this life after a long, courageous battle with lung cancer. He is survived by the love of his life, Linda Ann, whom he had been married to for 54 years in August; his daughter, Deanna and her husband Gary; as well as 2 grandchildren, Sophie and Benjamin who adored him; as well as his sisters Linda Schneider (Charlie) and Shirley Baker (Terry); brothers George and Tom (Carol); as well as many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. He was very close to and loved by Linda's family: Margaret, Rose, JR and Frank, as well as their families. He was a father figure to many "adopted" daughters...

Friederike Pryce of Aberdeen passed away at her caregiver's home in Abingdon on Monday, October 10. She was 91. Born in Rochlowa, Czechoslovakia she was the daughter of the late Josef and Anna Greif and wife of the late Harold N. Pryce. Mrs. Pryce retired from the Harford County board of Education where she had been employed as a cafeteria worker at Hillsdale Elementary. An active member of Grace United Methodist Church, she loved gardening, cooking and baking along with knitting. She is survived by her children, Glen Pryce and his wife Nathalie of Summerville, SC and Diana Pryce of Aberdeen, MD; grandchildren, Justin Coleman and wife Allie, Brent Coleman and wife Autumn and Logan and...

Charles Lewis Gallion, 91, of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away on August 3, 2022 at Sterling Care Riverside in Belcamp, Maryland. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland on April 18, 1931, he was the son of the late Russell E. and Marie (Wirsing) Gallion. He was the beloved husband of 46 years to Mary Lou (Courtney) Gallion; beloved father to Senator Jason C. Gallion, his wife Sonya, and the best pop pop ever to his granddaughters Marie, Eliza, Helen and Clara Gallion. Lewis is also survived by his loving siblings, Earl Gallion, Betty Knight, Nolan Gallion, Sr., Joseph Gallion and Phillip Gallion. His brother Russell A.W. Gallion passed away in 2017. He also leaves many nieces and nephews whom he...

Robert "Lawrence" Grace passed away on Monday, July 25 at his home in Perryville. He was 80. Born in Churchville, MD he was the son of the late David L and Margaret (Bodt) Grace. A die-hard Baltimore Colts fan, Mr. Grace retired in 1997 after over 32 years for the Chrysler Corp., he enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing, golfing, NASCAR and watching both the Baltimore Colts and Ravens. He is survived by his wife of over 27 years, Janice L. (Albright) Grace; daughters, Sandra L. Poughkeepsie and husband Frederick "Kip" of Aberdeen and Pamela A. McCullough and husband Gardner of Havre de Grace; grandchildren, Joshua R. Burke and wife Lindsey and Gardner McCullough II and wife Michelle; great...

Mrs. Neta Foley died on June 17, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Foley attended Goldey-Beacom Business School in Delaware, Bard Avon Finishing School in Baltimore and the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD. She was a volunteer at Harford Memorial Hospital, Lazaerus Committee at St. Patrick's Catholic Church and Grace Place in Havre De Grace. She was a member and past Secretary of the Evergreen Garden Club of Harford County and a member of the "Birthday Group" with friends. Mrs. Foley is preceded in death by her beloved husband Dr. Charles J. Foley, Jr. She is survived by her five children, Charlotte Foley Albro and husband Thomas G. Albro, grandsons Charles...

Mrs. Neta Foley died on June 17, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Foley attended Goldey-Beacom Business School in Delaware, Bard Avon Finishing School in Baltimore and the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD. She was a volunteer at Harford Memorial Hospital, Lazaerus Committee at St. Patrick's Catholic Church and Grace Place in Havre De Grace. She was a member and past Secretary of the Evergreen Garden Club of Harford County and a member of the "Birthday Group" with friends. Mrs. Foley is preceded in death by her beloved husband Dr. Charles J. Foley, Jr. She is survived by her five children, Charlotte Foley Albro and husband Thomas G. Albro, grandsons Charles...

Carl R. Ruth, 82, of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away unexpectedly November 27, 2021 at his home. Born in Ephrata, PA on January 30, 1939, Carl was the son of the late Albert and Margaret Turner Ruth. He was a graduate of Penn State University and a veteran of the US Army. He retired from Aberdeen Proving Ground where he worked as a Chemical Engineer. He was an avid reader and History buff, especially the Civil War, was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and for many years was an EMT for Level Volunteer Fire Company where he also was in charge of their finances. Carl was an active member of Wesleyan Chapel United Methodist Church in Aberdeen where he fed the hungry, was involved in mission work,...

Margaret "Bonnie" Brown formerly of Baltimore passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at the age of 83. She is survived by a son, Steven Austin Hensley; a step-son, Raymond M. France; her beloved grandchildren, Brooke and Cole France; and her spoiled rotten Tuxedo Cat, King Tut. She is also survived by her Nieces and Nephews: Anita L. Boris, Gordon J. Howell, Jr., Mark E. Howell, and Julie A. Sandford. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 16 at 10:00am at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Aberdeen, MD. Interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery immediately following the services. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Association at...

George Joseph Klem, age 76, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at his home in Havre de Grace. Born June 21, 1945, to George and Helen J (Krol) Klem at Bolling Army Air Force Base in Washington, DC, he is survived by his wife of 43 years, Barbara K (Matherly} Klem, his children, Amie Klem and Andrew Klem (Jennifer) and two grandchildren, Travis Patrick and Christopher Klem. He is also survived by his brothers: Stanley (Nancy}, Richard and James (Carol) Klem and a sister, Valerie Fleming (Ken). Also several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. George graduated from Gonzaga College High School in Washington D.C., Scranton University in PA and University of...

Edward Glenn Dumbauld of Abingdon passed away on August 11,2021 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center at the age of 80. He was born on November 3, 1940 in Pennsylvania and was predeceased by his loving wife Dong Soon, his parents John and Bernice Dumbauld. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving 20 years, retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant. He served in Korea, Vietnam, Germany and several locations within the United States. Edward is survived by his son John Koetz of Abingdon, two daughters - Joanne Dumbauld of Abingdon, Judith Taylor and her husband Jeff of Aberdeen; 3 Grandchildren - Ariel Brothers, Christine Koetz, Bradlee Koetz; his brothers Harold Lewis with wife...

Doris Elaine Curry, 75, of Aberdeen, mother of Robert, Douglas and Kevin Curry, 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 3 brothers and 6 sisters, and preceded in death by her husband Robert C. Curry, passed away July 8, 2021. A visitation will be held July 16 beginning at 1 pm at Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, 333 S. Parke St. in Aberdeen, MD with services at 2:30 pm and burial to follow. Condolences: www.tarringcargo.com

Nicholas Keith Barker, 74, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away June 30, 2021. Born in Elkton, MD on January 31, 1947, Nicholas was the son of the late Hunter and Elva Barker. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was employed as a lab supervisor at Aberdeen Proving Ground. He was a committed Christian with a deep and abiding faith, and devoted to his family, especially his grandchildren. Surviving to cherish his memory are his daughters, Karin Hutchinson (Stuart) of Havre de Grace and Nicole McMaster of Cape May Court House, NJ; 4 grandchildren, Julia and Alyssa Hutchinson, and Nathan and Noah McMaster; and a sister Belinda Nelson (Jerry) of Aberdeen. Services will be held at Tarring-Cargo...

Julia Ruth Odenbaugh (nee Osbourne), 95, of Aberdeen, daughter of the late Carrie Lou Sluder and Burl Osbourne, entered this world on March 28, 1926 in Creston, NC and departed on June 12, 2021. "Ruth", as family and friends knew her, is survived by one son, Johnny David Sheets and his wife Diane, along with 1 sister, Martha Lorene Osbourne, 1 brother, Joe Osbourne, another daughter in law and several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two husbands, William Sheets and Harold Odenbaugh, 4 sons, William, Jr. , Bobby, Larry and Jerry Sheets and one infant daughter, 2 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. A viewing will be held at...