All Obituaries

Eric James Strickler, Jr., 53 of Elkton, MD, died Sunday, April 28, 2024 at home. A lifelong resident of Elkton, he was born on June 2, 1970. He was a machine operator for Terumo, Elkton, MD. Eric was a member of Second Brigade Motorcycle Club and enjoyed fishing, his CB Radio and bird watching. Survivors include his daughter: Haley Strickler; grandson on the way: Emery James Strickler; companion: Reanea Nunley; his mother: Sue (Reynolds) Strickler; and sister: Melissa S. Taylor (Erick)...

  Mary Virginia Gifford, 91 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Broad Creek Manor, Whiteford, MD. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on June 28, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John Kirk Gifford and Louise (Fristoe) Gifford. Prior to her retirement, Mary was a C & P Telephone Operator and also a school bus driver for Francis Gifford. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and Ebenezer Methodist Church, Rising Sun, MD. She is survived by her sister:...

Mary Lynne Csapo, 68 of Charlestown, MD, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on April 30, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Winters) Cunningham.   She worked in retail sales. Mary enjoyed cooking, eating crabs, going out to eat and the ocean.  She was very caring and loving to everyone. Most of all she loved spending as much time as possible with her husband, Frank, and especially...

Kingston Lee Torres, 6 weeks old, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. He was born in Elkton, MD, on March 7, 2024. Kingston will be greatly missed and is lovingly survived by his mother: Cheyenne Leigh Foster; father: Juan Torres; maternal grandmother: Julia Miller; paternal grandmother; Joyvelisse Rodriguez; paternal grandfather: Osbaldo Torres; aunts and uncles: Evan Torres, Eziekiel Torres, Zackary Torres, Jonathan Torres, Julio Torres,...

In Loving Memory Ronald E. Butcher August 31, 1950 —April 15, 2024 Ron was well-liked by everyone that knew him. He was an easy-going, humorous and kind man, a loving husband, and a good friend and listener. He had a quick wit and loved to make people laugh. He was always ready to lend a helping hand. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Ron worked as a software engineer for 43 years in TX, NJ and MD, before retiring in 2018. Ron is preceded in death by his...

Barbara L. Clark, 85 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at Autumn Lake at Calvert Manor, Rising Sun, MD.   Born in Leighton, PA, on February 11, 1939, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Raub) Stubits. She was the wife of the late, Richard Roland Clark who passed on February 16, 2016.   Barbara enjoyed raising her children and taking care of her family.   She is survived by her children: Richard Clark, Jr. (Charlene) of Rising Sun, MD,...

Marcus Jay Testerman, 21 of Bel Air, MD, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. He was born in Elkton, MD, on May 11, 2002. Marcus worked in food service.  He enjoyed music and his PlayStation.  Most of all he loved and adored his daughter, Janayah. He is survived by his beloved daughter: Janayah Testerman; his mother: Ashley Nicole Testerman; three brothers: Peyton Bowers, Greyson Testerman and Leland Testerman; paternal grandmother: Ruth Evans; maternal grandmother: Cathy...

Richard “Rick” Douglas Pinder, 72 of Elkton, MD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Christiana Care Hospital, Newark, DE, surrounded by his loving family.   Born in Elkton, MD, on July 10, 1951, he was the son of the late, Juanita Eddy Greggo and stepfather James Greggo.     Richard served his country proudly in the U.S. Army Reserves. He retired after 42 years from DuPont as a Supervisor of Planting and Seeding.   He enjoyed spending...

Brent Arthur Swartz, 65 of North East, MD, passed away at home Tuesday, April 2, 2024.   Born on October 10, 1958, he was the son of Margaret “Peggy” (Last) Swartz and the late, Eugene Swartz.   Brent retired from the family company, Swartz & Sons as the Operations Manager.   He would spend his time driving the Amish and collecting vintage cars. He loved being a mentor to his grandson Matthew, going fishing and spending time together. Brent’s...

Richard “Rick” Stefan Winiarczyk, 55, of North East, MD passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 following a yearlong battle with brain cancer. Born in New Britain, CT on April 20, 1968, he was the son of the late Stefan Winiarczyk and Lawrie Sands. Rick had a passion for nature and enjoyed being outdoors going on trail hikes, biking, rock climbing and fishing. He was always the first to offer help to anyone in...