Obituaries
Donna Diane Williams
Aug 16, 2026
Donna Diane Williams, 70, of Rising Sun, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026.
Born on June 3, 1956, Donna was a woman whose life was defined by love, devotion, and the deep bonds she shared with her family. She possessed a warm and caring heart and had a gentle way of making those around her feel loved and welcomed....
James 'Jim' S. Rowles, III
Aug 13, 2026
James “Jim” S. Rowles, III, 92, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Born on February 10, 1934, James was the son of the late James S. Rowles, Jr. and Flora May McClelland Rowles. A proud and honorable man, Jim proudly served his country as a United States Navy veteran. Following his military service, he devoted many...
Mary Frances Green
Aug 12, 2026
Mary Frances Green, 75, of North East, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in North East, Maryland. She was born on February 3, 1951, in Oakland, California, and was the beloved daughter of the late Gene and Mary (Colburn) Sasser.
Mary was a loving wife, sister, aunt, godmother, teacher, and friend whose warmth and zest for life touched...
Carey Ann Crouch
Aug 8, 2026
Carey Ann Nutter Crouch, of Conowingo, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 8, 2026. She was 52 years old.
Born on March 12, 1974, Carey was a devoted homemaker who found great joy in the simple things that made life meaningful. She was a gentle and loving woman whose greatest treasures were her family, her faith, and...
Jason "Jay" Lee Paoletti
Aug 4, 2026
Jason “Jay” Lee Paoletti, a beloved son, brother, uncle, fiancé, partner, and friend, passed away suddenly on August 4, 2026.
Jay was the beloved son of Christine Ivey and the late Nicholas Paoletti. He is survived by his loving mother, Christine Ivey; his brother, Nicholas Paoletti, and his wife, Amanda; his sister, Dawn Paoletti, and her partner, Billy; and his brother,...
David Arnold Williams
Aug 1, 2026
David Arnold Williams, 76, of Rising Sun, Maryland, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, at Christiana Care Union Hospital.
Born on August 25, 1949, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, David was the son of the late Eugene Beard Williams, Sr., and Lilly Mae Patterson.
David was a hardworking and dedicated man whose strong work ethic was evident throughout his life. As...
Theodore Thomas Gresham Speedy
Jul 29, 2026
Theodore Thomas Gresham Speedy
February 4, 1963 — July 29, 2026
Carpenter's Point, Maryland
Ted, a sailor, father, and partner to Susan, passed away in his sleep on July 29, 2026, at the age of 63.
Born on February 4, 1963, in Philadelphia, Ted was the oldest son of David Samuel Gresham Speedy and Dorothy Joan Speedy (nee Klenk). Ted was the older brother...
David Nelson Jourdan
Jul 29, 2026
David Nelson Jourdan, of Rising Sun, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, Delaware.
Born on November 27, 1945, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Nelson R. Jourdan and Ella Morris Jourdan.
David dedicated his career to the automotive industry and took great pride in owning and operating Dave's Auto...
James Garfield Brinkman
Jul 28, 2026
Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on October 5, 1946, James was the son of the late John A. Brinkman, Sr. and Ellen Mae (Rineer) Brinkman.
Known to his family and friends simply as James was a hardworking, dependable man who spent many years working in maintenance. He believed in the dignity of honest work and quietly demonstrated this belief every day through...
Mark Stuart Peterson
Jul 27, 2026
Mark Stuart Peterson, 46, of Newark, Delaware, passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2026.
Born on October 3, 1979, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Mark lived a life defined by service, generosity, and an unwavering love for his family. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for eight years before continuing his career as a Budget...
Kay Louise McLish
Jul 27, 2026
Kay Louise McLish, age 86, of Port Deposit, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026.
Born on July 8, 1940, in Superior, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Peter Bernard Nelson and Margaret Louise Pankow.
Kay was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael McLish; her parents; and her older siblings, William Nelson and Loretta Larson.
She is survived by...
Wanda M. Hendrickson
Jul 24, 2026
Wanda M. Hendrickson, of North East, Maryland, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 24, 2026. She was 85 years old.
Born on February 20, 1941, in Elkton, Maryland, Wanda was the cherished daughter of the late John N. Rea and Zora Mae Rea.
Wanda dedicated many years of her life to serving others. She worked at Harold's Restaurant in...
Barbara V. Worrilow
Jul 24, 2026
Barbara V. Worrilow, of North East, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, at AccentCare Hospice at Christiana Hospital. She was 83.
Born on March 25, 1943, in Virginia, Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late Alfred W. Cloud, Sr. and Juana M. Cloud.
Barbara dedicated many years of her career to MBNA before retiring. Earlier in life, she...
Grace Emilie Lowe
Jul 23, 2026
Grace Emilie Lowe (Kraffert) passed away in the morning hours of July 23rd, 2026, at the age of 95 in Linwood, New Jersey. Grace was born in New York on the 21 st of September 1930 to Erich Kurt Kraffert and Amalie Wanda Kraffert. Her father, who had managed to survive WWI, immigrated to the US in 1921, where he...
Michael R. Peters
Jul 21, 2026
Michael Rennie Peters, age 61, of North East, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at ChristianaCare in Newark, Delaware.
Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, on November 21, 1964, he was the son of Dutton Peters and the late Louise Rutledge.
Michael proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for four years. During his military service, he completed an...
Sally Jean Hodgson
Jul 20, 2026
Sally Jean Hodgson, age 80, of Elkton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Christiana Care Union Hospital in Elkton.
Born in Hinton, West Virginia, on February 10, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Henry Parsons and the late Iva (Biggs) Nabb. Sally shared a loving marriage with her devoted husband, John D. Hodgson.
Sally retired from...
Mark Duncan
Jul 12, 2026
Mark Duncan, age 65, passed away at home in Perryville, Maryland on July 12, 2026. He was born in Paterson, NJ on May 27, 1961 and grew up in Hawthorne, NJ before moving to Eatontown, NJ and graduating from Monmouth Regional High School. Mark worked as an auto mechanic and for Pathmark Stores in various locations in NJ before retiring...
Steven Lloyd Reeves
Jul 3, 2026
Steven Lloyd Reeves, of Elkton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026. Born on July 14, 1988, in Newark, Delaware, Steven was a lifelong resident of Cecil County, a place he loved deeply and proudly called home. He cherished the community where he was raised and the many friendships and memories he made throughout his life.
Steven built his...
Fern F. Pierce
Jul 1, 2026
Fern F. Pierce, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, kindness, and cherished memories.
Fern was born on May 31, 1934, in Preston, New York, to Flora Mae Lewis Smith and Thomas Berton Smith. She grew up surrounded by family and carried throughout her life the values...
Dr. Dorothy A. Wyatt
Jun 30, 2026
Dr. Dorothy A. Wyatt, 96, of Towson, Maryland, formerly of Elkton, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Born on October 9, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Frank Paul Albanese and Sara Jane Butler. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. Dean Wyatt, as well as her brother, Thomas D. Albanese, and sisters, Jeanette...
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