Barbara "Bubba" DeMay

Barbara "Bubba" DeMay obituary, Lansdowne, MD

Barbara "Bubba" DeMay

Barbara DeMay Obituary

On April 17th, 2025, Barbara Agel DeMay passed away. Born on March 30th, 1952 to the late Nellie and late Vernon Agel, “Bubba” was the loving wife of Ivan DeMay; devoted mother of Frank Smith and wife Susan Norton, George Smith and wife Kim, Penny Kuzak and husband Richard; cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; and dear sister of Robert Agel and wife Roxanne.

A public visitation will be held at our Lansdowne location on Monday, April 21st and Tuesday, April 22nd from 2 PM to 4 PM and from 6 PM to 8 PM. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday a 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Barbara's name to the Humane Society of Carroll County.


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