Maryland’s Oldest Man Dies at 110 | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Maryland lost its oldest resident, Chester Meros, at 110, just days before his 111th birthday. A former shipyard welder and coal miner, he lived in Brooklyn Park for 70 years and held the title of Maryland’s oldest man and the U.S.’s second-oldest male. Verified by the Gerontology Research Group, Chester’s vibrant spirit—marked by humor, Sinatra tunes, and crabbing until age 89—made him a beloved figure. Born in 1915 in Pennsylvania, he followed his father into coal mining and later drove coal trucks across the Northeast. His passing closes a remarkable chapter, honoring a man who lived…