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Harold Eugene Hanson

Harold Eugene Hanson

Oct 24, 2026

Harold Eugene Hanson, 91, passed away on October 24, 2026, in Aberdeen, Maryland.

Born on August 10, 1935, in Rainelle, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Homer William Hanson, Sr. and Gladys Virginia (Huffman) Hanson.

Harold was the beloved husband of Betty Alice (Posey) Hanson and a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. His memory will be cherished...

Karen Sue Hurt

Karen Sue Hurt

Oct 17, 2026

Karen Sue Hurt, 61, of Delta, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a family who loved her dearly and will miss her more than words can express.

Karen was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother whose family was the center of her world. She found her greatest happiness in the simple joys of life, especially spending time with her...

Charla Rae Beighley

Charla Rae Beighley

Oct 14, 2026

Charla Rae (Rouser) Beighley, 78, of Abingdon, Maryland, formerly of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Charla was the daughter of the late Paul Albert and Vada (Grunden) Rouser of West Mayfield, Pennsylvania.

Charla was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School, Class of 1965, and went on to graduate from Providence Nursing School. She worked as...

Paul Grey Harvey, Jr.

Paul Grey Harvey, Jr.

Oct 13, 2026

Paul Grey Harvey, Jr., 74, of Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Born on January 10, 1952, in York, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Paul Grey Harvey, Sr. and Dorothy Sue (Chandlee) Harvey.

Paul was an avid sports enthusiast whose love for athletics began at an early age....

Anna Pauline Cornett

Anna Pauline Cornett

Oct 4, 2026

Anna Pauline Cornett , 88, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Forest Hill, Maryland.

Born on May 13, 1938, in Elk Creek, Virginia, Anna was the wife of the late John Cornett, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage.

She was the loving mother of Shirley Yeager and Mike Cornett, and she also raised her grandson, John David Meyers,...

Jeffrey Mark Beavers

Jeffrey Mark Beavers

Sep 27, 2026

Jeffrey Mark Beavers, 66, of Delta, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Harford County, Maryland. Born on November 4, 1959, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, he was the son of the late Donald Beavers, Sr. and Elaine (Denbow) Beavers.

Jeffrey was a devoted husband, loving father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, and friend whose hardworking nature, wonderful sense of humor,...

Heidi Brigitte Richardson

Heidi Brigitte Richardson

Sep 26, 2026

Heidi Brigitte Richardson, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at her home in Whiteford, Maryland, on September 26, 2026.

Born on November 20, 1949, in Germany, Heidi was the daughter of the late Horst and Gerda Motzkus. She grew up in the Ellicott City area of Maryland alongside her brother, Dirk.

Heidi went on to attend Frostburg State College,...

David Glen Asbury, Jr.

David Glen Asbury, Jr.

Sep 24, 2026

David Glen Asbury, Jr., age 64, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center.

Born on December 5, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland, David was the son of Kitty Sue Asbury and the late David Glen Asbury, Sr. On May 5, 1990, he married the love of his life, Rebecca K. “Becky” Asbury (née...

James Luther Ayres

James Luther Ayres

Sep 18, 2026

James Luther Ayres, born August 20, 1951, in Harford County, Maryland, to the late Gladyson I. Ayres and Sarah V. Ayres (nee Bush), passed away on September 18, 2026, in Delta, Pennsylvania.

He was the beloved husband of Rachel Barton Ayres, whom he married on December 30, 1972. James was a 1969 graduate of Bel Air High School.

He was the devoted...

Elevrie Petty

Elevrie Petty

Sep 16, 2026

Elvara "Elevrie" Wyatt Petty, 97, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in Street, Maryland. Born on March 21, 1929, in Caretta, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Freeman Wyatt and Laura Wyatt (née Sheets).

Elvara was a 1947 graduate of Delta High School. On November 1, 1947, she married the love of her life, Thomas Petty,...

Betty Carol Testerman

Betty Carol Testerman

Sep 14, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Betty Carol Testerman announces her passing on September 14, 2026 at the age of 89 years old in Street, MD leaving behind a remarkable legacy. She went on to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, passing at home after a brief stay in the hospital

Betty will be lovingly remembered by...

Cinda Lee Tarbert

Cinda Lee Tarbert

Sep 11, 2026

Mrs. Cinda Lee Tarbert, born June 16, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland, was a woman whose life was defined by hard work, a beautiful home, an unmistakable love of family, and the ability to bring a little extra warmth to everything she touched.

Born to the late Donald Jennings, Sr. and Joann Burke, Cinda was the love of William “Bill” Tarbert’s life....

Sara Sue Munch

Sara Sue Munch

Sep 10, 2026

Sara Sue Munch, 85, passed away on September 10, 2026, in Bel Air, Maryland. She was born on October 22, 1940, in Darlington, Maryland, the daughter of the late Charles Edward Jackson and Alice Hopkins Davis Jackson.

Sara Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Kennah Nolan Munch; her parents; her brothers, David L. Jackson and Edward M. Jackson; and...

Catherine Flodie (Davis) Short

Catherine Flodie (Davis) Short

Sep 10, 2026

Catherine Flodie (Davis) Short, of Whiteford, entered into rest peacefully at her home on the evening of Thursday, September 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving children. She was the wife of the late Richard Short, who died on December 13, 1998.

Catherine was born on June 22, 1927, in Onego, West Virginia, to the late Oscar Lee Davis and Flodie Ella...

Theodore Dwight Holland

Theodore Dwight Holland

Sep 7, 2026

Theodore “Ted” Dwight Holland, of Street, entered into rest at Citizens Care Rehabilitation Center on Monday, September 7, 2026 at the age of 76. He was the husband of Joanne (Wallace) Holland.

Ted was born in Harford County on August 29, 1950, to the late Milton Eugene and Doris Lucille Marie (Thomas) Holland. He worked for BGE for 30 years and...

Ruth Ellen Knight

Ruth Ellen Knight

Sep 6, 2026

Ruth Ellen Knight, age 100, passed away on September 6, 2026.

Born on July 1, 1926, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Ruth was the daughter of the late Charles Gochenauer and Miriam E. Gochenauer (née Kahley).

Ruth lived a remarkable century filled with family, faith, travel, and the simple things she enjoyed most. She loved to knit and was an avid reader. Her faith...

Jerry McDonald Culpepper, Sr.

Jerry McDonald Culpepper, Sr.

Sep 4, 2026

Jerry McDonald Culpepper, Sr., 76, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 4, 2026. Born on February 20, 1950, in Chesapeake, Virginia, he was the son of the late Harry Joseph Culpepper and Helen Joyce Bradshaw Culpepper.

Jerry was a man who lived life with music in his heart, laughter in his soul, and an unwavering...

Barbara Katharine Lane

Barbara Katharine Lane

Sep 4, 2026

Barbara Katharine Lane, 86, of Felton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born on January 25, 1940, in Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania, to the late Wilson Mitchell and Katharine Mitchell (née Throne).

She was the beloved wife of Richard Lane and the loving mother of Shauna VanHart and her companion, Joseph Freese. Barbara was...

Margaret Kathleen Scott

Margaret Kathleen Scott

Aug 30, 2026

Margaret Kathleen Scott, 78, of Belcamp, Maryland, passed away on August 30, 2026, in Towson, Maryland.

Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of Margaret on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Wagner-Elfner and Harkins Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 600 Main Street, Delta, PA 17314.

The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m., with a funeral service to...

Thomas Edd Evans

Thomas Edd Evans

Aug 30, 2026

Thomas Edd Evans, age 94, of Street, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 30, 2026, with his family by his side.

Born January 10, 1932, Thomas was the son of the late John Edwards Evans and Emma E. (Hayes) Evans. A native of Mississippi, Tom spent his childhood there before entering the United States Army at the...

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