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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...

George H. Baldwin Sr., age 85, went to be with the Lord on June 11,2021. He was born September 24, 1936 to Silas M. Baldwin and Anna Elmira Jane Brown in Havre de Grace, Md. He is survived by his children Jane, husband Mathew Norman of Elkin, NC, Debra, husband Denny Ladarni of Airville, PA, Sherry, husband Daniel Pabis of Conowingo, MD, George Jr. and wife Sharon Baldwin of Paulden, AZ, Mary and husband Terry Miller of Delta, PA and 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandchild, 5 brothers and 3 sisters. He was a crane operator for Wiley's shipyard of Port Deposit, MD prior to retirement. Services will be held at Tarring-Cargo in Aberdeen, MD. ...

Scott W. Kiesel, 47, of Aberdeen, MD died on May 22, 2021 at Stella Maris in Lutherville, MD. He was born on November 12, 1973 in McKeesport, PA; he is the son of Jack and Joan Carroll Kiesel. He graduated from Harford Community College, where he obtained an Associated Degree in computer science. He then went on to complete the four year Harford County Electrical Contractors Assoc. Program. He worked for several electrical contractors in Harford County. Scott was an avid sports fan and loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Maryland Terrapin Basketball team. He absolutely enjoyed spending time at the ocean with family and friends. He treated everyone with great respect and was loved...

Elizabeth Martha Jones-Freeman, went home to be with the Lord peacefully at Siani Hospital in Baltimore, MD on April 10, 2021, at the age of 84. Elizabeth was born on January 5, 1937, to Wiley and Bessie Privette in Wolf Pen, West Virgnia. She grew up in Marion, VA and moved to Aberdeen, MD at the age of 18 to work at Bata Shoe Company. Elizabeth met her first husband, Eldredge Franklin Jones, while working at Bata. They married in 1956 and had four children: her son Ken Jones (wife. Peggy), daughter, Sandy Kegley (husband, Mark), daughter. Fay Gordon (husband, Julian) and son, James Jones (wife, Marsha). After Frank's death in 1997, Elizabeth met and married Eli "Bud" Freeman. She was...

John Cifaldo passed away at his home in Churchville on Friday, February 26. He was 84. Born in Port Deposit, MD he was the son of the late Angelo and Angelina (Charli) Cifaldo. A union carpenter with Baltimore Local 101, Mr. Cifaldo was a member of the Edgewood Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness and he enjoyed golfing. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Ruby (Richey) Cifaldo; children, John Cifaldo and Edward "Eddie" Cifaldo both of Dallastown, PA, Jason Cifaldo of York, PA, Christopher Cifaldo of Baltimore, MD. Deborah Sheets and Cynthia Cifaldo both of Wilkeboro, NC; sister, Rosanne Riale of Colora, MD; step children, Willie Chavis and Joseph Oxendine both of Roland, NC, Mark...

Henry Watkins Milliner, Jr. of Havre de Grace and formerly of Conowingo, passed away Wednesday, February 17 at Harford Memorial Hospital. He was 75. Born in Nanticoke, PA he was the son of the late Henry and Sarah (Nitz) Milliner, Sr. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Milliner was a retired chemical engineer who spent many years working for Firestone Plastics Company. After retirement he went on to work for the Aberdeen Home Depot. A lifetime member of the NRA, he was active with the Perryville American Legion and in his spare time he enjoyed hunting. He is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Janice (Phillips) Milliner of Havre de Grace; brothers, Alfred Milliner of Port Deposit and Wayne...

Jeffrey Todd Mathis, 50, gained his heavenly wings at his home in Havre de Grace, MD on Saturday, January 16, 2021. A visitation will be at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. in Aberdeen, MD on Saturday, January 23 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. For his complete obituary or to leave an online condolence please visit www.tarringcargo.com.

Katherine Anne Ridgaway, 70, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2021 at Hart Heritage Estate in Street, MD. Born on October 4, 1950 in Baltimore, MD, Katherine was the daughter of the late Clarence and Dorothy Kelly. She earned a BA in Psychology from Frostburg State University and worked at the ARC of Harford County until the birth of her sons. She was an active member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and enjoyed gardening and home decorating. Surviving to cherish her memory are her two sons: Michael Ridgaway and his wife Evangeline, and their children Connor and Lyra of Baltimore, and Matthew Ridgaway and his partner April Foreman of Aberdeen; and her brother,...

Katie E. Webb of Perryville died Monday, May 4 at Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic services will be private. For her full obituary or to sign her online guestbook, please visit www.tarringcargo.com.

Janet A. Wirtanen, 72, of Bel Air, MD, passed away March 6, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center surrounded by family. Born in Baltimore, MD on March 10, 1947, Janet was the daughter of the late John and Naomi Turner. She worked as a Registered Nurse, was an avid reader, loved country music, going to concerts and dancing. She was a member of the Mustang Club of Maryland and of Holy Communion Lutheran Church of Fallston, Maryland. Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband, Rev. G. Neale Wirtanen, of Bel Air, children, Pamela Tamargo (Al) of Quarryville, PA, Tom Kline (Mandee) of Newark, DE, and Kristina Harvey of Washington State, and 9 grandchildren. Services honoring her life...

Janet A. Wirtanen, 72, of Bel Air, MD, passed away March 6, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center surrounded by family. Born in Baltimore, MD on March 10, 1947, Janet was the daughter of the late John and Naomi Turner. She worked as a Registered Nurse, was an avid reader, loved country music, going to concerts and dancing. She was a member of the Mustang Club of Maryland and of Holy Communion Lutheran Church of Fallston, Maryland. Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband, Rev. G. Neale Wirtanen, of Bel Air, children, Pamela Tamargo (Al) of Quarryville, PA, Tom Kline (Mandee) of Newark, DE, and Kristina Harvey of Washington State, and 9 grandchildren. Services honoring her life...

Melissa Ruth Jordan, 68, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away February 24, 2020 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, Melissa was the daughter of Sara Jane and the late Charles B. Jordan. She was a media specialist for Harford County Public Schools. Melissa was a member of the Aberdeen Lions Club, the Society for Creative Anachronism, and enjoyed attending the Pennsic Festival in Western Pennsylvania. She was a Star Trek fan, an avid reader and spent time crocheting. She was a member of Grove Presbyterian Church. Surviving to cherish her memory are her sisters, Barbara J. Matts of Havre de Grace, Deborah J. Heiberger of Tucson, AZ, and Carol Wiseman-Mulvey of Hancock,...

Shirley Marie Futty of Aberdeen died Tuesday, February 4 at Harford Memorial Hospital. She was 80. Born in Havre de Grace, MD she was the daughter of the late Harry G. & Anna Estella (Cullum) Neidlein and wife of the late Charles E. Futty, Jr. who died in 1997. A homemaker, Shirley was a member of Cranberry United Methodist Church in Perryman, MD for over 55 years. She served as a Sunday School teacher, Council chair, secretary of the Board of Trustees, and church historian. Shirley was a member of the choir for many years and was the driving force behind many craft sales over the years. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and participated in many bake sales and dinners. She...

Ona Rufus Lyman, 89 yrs. old, died at home with the help of family, Gilchrist Hospice, and Home Instead. Ona was born in Jamaica, VT and grew up in. He was preceded in death by dad, Ray, mom, Mary, brothers, William and David, sister, Ellen, and first wife, Doris. He leaves three sons and families, Donald (Frances), David, Gordon (Ron), grandchildren, Ethan (Keri), Brian (Kim), Lauren (Scott), great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He graduated from Leland and Gray Seminary (high school) in Townshend, VT, class of 1948 and from the University of Vermont, class of 1952. He was a working physicist in N. Adams, Mass when drafted into the army Feb. 1954. After discharge in Feb 1956, he...

Randy B. Thomas, 63, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away November 29, 2019 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air following a lengthy illness. Born in Marietta, Ohio on March 9, 1956, Randy was the son of Susan Dearborn. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Randy has spent the last 30 years working as an IT Security Specialist for the Government on Aberdeen Proving Ground. Mr. Thomas enjoyed bowling and spent his life devoted to his family. Randy is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Linda L. Thomas; 3 daughters, Tammie L. Lindsay (Suzanne L.) of Nottingham, MD, Tasha N. Davis (CWO2 Nicholas J.) of Japan, and Rhonda E. Thomas (Jacob A. Barclay) of Aberdeen, MD; a brother, Rodney G. Thomas...

Shirley C. Ripken, 88, of Perryville, MD, formerly of Bel Air, passed away at home October 25, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 1, 1931, the daughter of the late Moses and Ruth Collette. Shirley was an avid golfer and an amazing cook. She will be remembered as a woman devoted to her family, especially to her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband of 68 years, William K. Ripken of Perryville; her daughter, Gail Cooper, and her husband Danny of Havre de Grace; 2 grandchildren, Michael Callanan (Tracey) and Collette Keane (Chris); 6 great grandchildren, Isabella, Austin, Caitlyn, Emma,...

Virginia Ann Scherer (Ginny), 84, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away peacefully into God's presence August 28, 2019 at Senator Bob Hooper House. Born in Philadelphia, PA on April 26, 1935, Virginia was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Hamilton. She worked as Aquatic Director at the Elkton YMCA and loved to swim. She was an active member of Hopewell United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. She was active in her younger days with Christian ministries for children and youth and the Christian Women's Club of Harford County. As a military spouse she traveled and lived abroad and was always devoted to her family above all. Surviving to cherish her memory are her son John...

Virginia "Ginnie" Lee Bailey died Wednesday, June 19 at her home in Aberdeen surrounded by her loved ones. She was 76. Born in Aberdeen, MD she was the daughter of the late Owen & Virginia (Singleton) Guiser. A homemaker and greeter at Walmart, Mrs. Bailey was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 5337 in Abingdon and an animal lover. She is survived by her husband, Alvin G. Bailey; twin sons, Keith Tollenger of Rising Sun and Kevin Tollenger and his wife Darlene of Port Deposit; brother, William Guiser of Colora and several grand, great grand and great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her son, Harold Tollenger. A visitation will...