The Aegis

William Joseph "Butch" DuBree of Havre de Grace, MD, age 80, passed away on October 19, 2021, following a brief illness. Butch was born in Havre de Grace, MD, graduated from Havre de Grace High School in 1959, then joined the U.S. Army. He served at Ft Brady AFB, Japan, Okinawa, Ft Monmouth, NJ and Vint Hill, VA before his honorable discharge from Reserves as a SP5. A lab technician at General Grid and work at APG ultimately led to his craft trade as carpenter with unions in Pennsylvania and Baltimore. He started his own business, Robinhood Home Improvement, in 1982, retiring in the early 2000's but continued his craftmanship and handywork helping others. He found joy in making people...

Millie Crenshaw Rodia, known to most of us as G. G., passed away peacefully at her home in South Boston, VA on October 2, 2021, at the age of 99. Millie was born and raised in Halifax, VA, before moving to Havre de Grace, MD only to settle back in South Boston, VA to be close to family again. She always joked that she escaped her "one horse town" only to end up right back where she started. Millie was the undeniable matriarch of the family, ensuring everyone knew who ran the show. Millie married the love of her life, Mr. Ernest Rodia in 1948. They went on to have one child, Mrs. Sheila Spicer in 1949. In addition to her family, Millie was immensely proud of her career at the Aberdeen...

E. Maxine Thomas Marcinik Marshall, 97, passed away on September 20, 2021. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Park, Glen Burnie, MD. Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, WV. A full obituary may be viewed at www.kellerfuneralhome.net

Virginia Lee Soden, of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was 91. Mrs. Soden was born in Havre de Grace, MD, to Edward Franklin Oakley and Ruth Drebing Oakley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Paul Fred Soden, Jr. Mrs. Soden was the loving mother of Laura Lee Lanham, Lenore Ann Coe, and the late Lydia Gelder Perez, loving grandmother of Thomas Alexander Donaldson, III, Lauren Alexandra Fitzgerald, Leigh Ann Weathers, Ethan Gelder, and Emily Gelder Bartnes, and 4 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Soden was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Perryville and talked about her Lord Jesus Christ to anyone who would listen. A Celebration of Life...

Delores Yvonne Bryden Unruh, "Dee", 88 of Baltimore, MD formerly of Aberdeen, MD passed away on September 19, 2021 following a brief illness. Dee was born on December 6, 1932, daughter of the late S. Albert and Emily Blackiston Bryden of Rock Hall, MD where she graduated from High School. She received her RN from Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore, and worked at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, Md for over 50 years, retiring in 2011. She raised her family in Aberdeen and was a long time member of Grove Presbyterian Church. Dee was most proud of her contributions to the founding of the 1st Harford County hospice organization, the Senator Bob Hooper House, which contains...

Betty Jo Phillips, 83, of Aberdeen, Maryland went to meet her Lord and Savior on Sep 18. She was born in Lansing, NC to Farlie Fred Ham Sr. and Ora Aulsie Ham. She worked at Bata Shoe Company for 29 years before starting a second career working in the cafeteria at C. Milton Wright High School where she retired after 23 years. She was a long-time member of Carsins Run Baptist Church where she enjoyed church activities and working with children in Sunday School, Nursery, Awana Club, and Vacation Bible School. Her hobbies were quilting, listening to gospel music and reading her Bible. She will be remembered for her kind and loving ways, her pleasant smile, and her deep love for her family....

Peggy Elaine Zellman, of Conowingo, MD, passed away on September 18, 2021. She was 68. Mrs. Zellman was born in Houston, TX, to James Oliver Broomfield and Martha Elaine Harmon Broomfield. She was the devoted wife of 49 years to Ronald Harry Zellman, loving mother of John Oliver Zellman (Marianne) and Christy Zellman (Felix "Tony" Rivera). She was the adored grandmother of Michael Maresca (Elizabeth), Bryce Zellman, Damon George, Cheyenne George, Aidan Zellman, and Torrens Cortes, and great-grandmother of Griffin and Quinn Maresca. Peggy was a graduate of South Houston High School and was extremely proud of her Texas Heritage. She loved sports, especially her children and grandchildren's...

Marlene Diane Olejar of Rising Sun, MD passed away peacefully at home on Thursday September 16,2021. She was born on June 4, 1955 in Elkton, MD to the late James R. Chapman and Catherine A. (Reider) Chapman. Marlene worked as an Administrative Assistant at Aberdeen Proving Ground for 38 years. She had a love that was unmatched for her horses, miniature horses, shelties and her rottweiler. She attended yearly equestrian events at Fair Hill. Marlene was also known to "keep the lights on" at the Hollywood Casino in Perryville, MD. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Marlene is Survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Edward Olejar Jr.; three sisters: Darlene Nicholas...

Joseph K. "Wedge" Hardin, Jr., 81, of Havre de Grace, passed away on September 16, 2021, at Citizen's Care and Rehabilitation Center after a ten-year struggle with Alzheimer's. Born on December 31, 1939, in Walter Reed Hospital, to Joseph K. Hardin, Sr., and Madge Gore Hardin. He graduated from Aberdeen High School and attended Goldey Beacom College and retired from Cytec after 30 years as a Lab Technician. He was active in Havre de Grace Little League and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2008. He was a life member of Havre de Grace Elks Lodge No. 1564 and the Sons of the American Legion, Havre de Grace Squadron 47. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Betty Hardin;...

Catherine Elder Deibel, of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away on September 3, 2021. She was 80. Mrs. Deibel was born in Havre de Grace, MD, to George Robert Elder and Helen Ludwig Elder. She was the devoted wife of 52 years to George F. Deibel, III, loving mother of George F. Deibel, IV, John R. "J.R." Deibel, Patrick Andrew "Andy" Deibel (Brandy), and the late Erin Kathleen Deibel. She was the grandmother of Alexis Attarabeen (Omar), Katelynn Deibel, Brett Forton, Mary Elder, Hannah Deibel, and Coby Deibel, and 4 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Deibel was the sister of Carol Bryson, Rosemary Pinamonti, Bob Elder, Michael Elder, and Dennis Elder. Mrs. Deibel retired from Perry Point VAMC as a...

Evelyn "Marlene" Walter, age 69 of Elkton, MD passed away on September 2, 2021. She was born on May 11, 1952 in York, PA. Marlene cherished her time spent with her children and grandchildren; and watching their sports games. She enjoyed riding with her husband on their motorcycle and camping with Brad and the grandkids. When she had free time, she enjoyed showing off her talents doing crafts and crocheting blankets and hats to donate to different charities of her choice. She was a 1970 graduate of North Harford High School. Marlene is survived by her mother Mary (Layden) Walker of Fallston, MD, her loving husband of 40 years Brad H. Walter, two sons, Jeremy T. Yale of Elkton, MD, Jason H....

Walter W. Clifford Jr. passed away on August 19, 2021 in Havre de Grace, MD. Born in Pittsburgh, PA to Walter W. Clifford Sr. and Mary I. Clifford. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara, a son Steven(Chris)Clifford, a daughter Diane(Dave)Tomecek, two granddaughters Katie and Hannah Clifford and a brother William Clifford. He grew up in the Pittsburgh area and began his career at Aberdeen Proving Ground( APG) after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in 1962. He worked with the Department of Defense at Aberdeen Proving Ground as an analyst with the Army's Ballistics Research Labs and then rose through the ranks of the US Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activity (AMSAA)...

Ernest "Ernie" Lloyd Sadler, of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away on August 14, 2021. He was 83. Mr. Sadler was born in Street, MD, to Earl Lloyd Sadler and Maude Cox Sadler. He was the devoted husband of 65 years to Janice Sadler, loving father of Jeffrey Lane Sadler (Bonnie), Tina Marie Pruitt (Wayne), Brian Scott Sadler (Meka Wheeler), and the late Leon Sadler (Shelly Sadler). He was the grandfather of Shannon Edwards, Jesse Sadler, Jared Sadler, Stephanie Jolley, Cory Ayers, Ashley White, Nicholas White, Carol Sadler, Andrew Sadler, Shayne Robbins, Jeffrey Robbins, Quinton Robbins, and the late Ian Love, Eric Sadler, and Yvonne Fritsche, great-grandfather of 19, and great-great-grandfather...

Ernest Eugene "Bobby" Barnes, passed away on August 14, 2021. He was 66. Mr. Barnes was born in Havre de Grace, MD, to Nanny B. Rector and Earnest Barnes, Sr., and was raised by Flossie Hall. He was the brother of Lee Wayne Rector, Jr. (Annette Macon), Daniel Lee Rector, Sr (Kathy), Michael Rector (Jessica), Joe Harrold (Vicki), and the late James Dean Harrold. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and friends. Mr. Barnes worked for several years at Citizens Care Center as a Pharmacy Tech and Security Guard. He loved music, especially Soul and Rhythm and Blues. He was loved by all who knew him. A viewing will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2021, from 6-8 PM, at Zellman Funeral...

LaVonne Stout Oertel, of Dunn, NC. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.

Alice Ann Dalton (Van Atta) PORT DEPOSIT - Alice Ann Dalton, 87, a proud Buckeye, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2021. She was born in Columbus Ohio on November 4, 1933 to her late parents Juanita (Fairbanks) Van Atta and Lafayette Van Atta. Her sibling was the late Martha Mildred (Van Atta) Veneziale. She was a member of Jobs Daughters and eventually the Order of the Eastern Star. She graduated from Linden-McKinley High School in 1951 where she participated in talent shows, played volleyball and served as"Y" Teens President. She contributed to her senior yearbook providing the art caricatures of her classmates. Following graduation Alice was accepted into the Grant...

Dallas D. Dolan of Newark, DE, age 91, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. To read the full obituary, please visit www.rtfoard.com.

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...

William Ronald Pfaff, 74 of Joppa, MD, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021. Born in MD, on June 2, 1947, he was the son of the late Theodore and Beatrice (Hulshizer) Pfaff. Prior to his retirement, Bill worked as a Quality Assurance Engineer at Northrop Grumman. He was an active member of Mountain Christian Church for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed metal detecting, fishing, and all things nautical, shooting his guns with his daughter, deer hunting and cars. He could take anything apart then rebuild it. Bill is survived by his daughter: Tamara Ziegenbein and her sons: Ayden and Colin, of North East, MD; his son: Richard Pfaff and his daughters: Paisley and Megan of Baltimore,...

Margaret Lynn Harlan, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away on August 6, 2021. She was 72. Mrs. Harlan was born in Riverside, CA, to Gilbert and Grace Junkins Sturtevant. She was the devoted wife of 54 years to William Harlan, loving mother of the late Christopher Michael Harlan, Granny to Courtney Brown, Payton Harlan, Draven Harlan, and Evelynn Harlan, and Great-Granny to Destiny Tabone and Paisley Jane Sheets. She was the sister of Don Sturtevant. Mrs. Harlan enjoyed traveling and camping. She was an amazing cook, and enjoyed gardening and planting flowers, sewing, and making pottery. She collected elephant figurines. Most of all, she loved being Granny, not only to her family but anyone spending...