Obituaries

Apr 5, 2024

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:...

Apr 2, 2024

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...

Apr 2, 2024

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...

Mar 30, 2024

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 ...

Mar 30, 2024

Mae Ethel Breiner, 97 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away at home surrounded by her family Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Born in Walker Township, PA, on July 6, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Bertha (Koch) Schoener. She was the wife of the late, Carl E. Breiner who passed in 1992.

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Mar 22, 2024

Joseph Edward Dixon, 57 of Perryville, MD, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at home.

He was born in Elkton, MD, on September 27, 1966.

Joe was the owner/operator of Joe Dixon Construction LLC, trading as Cecil County Flooring.  He was a member of AA; enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting and listening to all types...

Mar 21, 2024

Alton Bouchelle, 91 of North East, MD, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Autumn Lake at Calvert Manor, Rising Sun, MD.

Born in North East, MD, on May 3, 1932, he was the son of the late William K. and Mary Elizabeth (Rogers) Bouchelle.  He was the husband of the late Mary Jane Bouchelle who passed...

Mar 17, 2024

Greyson Baxter Purnell, 28 days old of North East, MD, passed away in the arms of his mommies and surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

Greyson’s valiant fight proved to be one of the bravest acts ever witnessed.

He was born on February 18, 2024, in Baltimore, MD.

Greyson is...

Mar 16, 2024

Roy Dean Duncan, 67 of Elkton, MD, passed awy Saturday, March 16, 2024 in the Gilchrist Hospice Care Center, Towson, MD.

Born in Wilkes County, NC, on August 5, 1956, he was the son of the late Silas H. and Margaret (Jennings) Duncan.

He owned and operated Duncans Tree Removal. Roy enjoyed selling at flea...

Mar 15, 2024

Curtis Lamar Bryant, 69 of North East, MD passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 in the early morning hours at Elkton Nursing & Rehab Center.

Born to the late Mary A. (Bryant) Smith and Samuel Smith on March 24, 1954.  He lived in Marianne, FL until the age of 18.

Curtis graduated from Greenwood High...

Mar 13, 2024

Marlon G. Hall, 42 of North East, MD, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Elkton, MD, on November 27, 1981, he was the son of Robert and the late, Nellie (Lee) Hall.

Marlon was a truck driver for Lazer Logistics, North East, MD.

He loved his...

Mar 11, 2024

Francis Grove Miller, Jr., 96 of North East, MD, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Chester, PA, on October 25, 1927, he was the son of the late Francis Grove Miller, Sr. and Elizabeth (McCool) Miller.  He was the husband of the late Arlene Kell Miller who...

Mar 9, 2024

Thomas Edward King, 89 of North East, MD, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born on November 22, 1934, the son of the late Thomas A. and Mary (Biddle) King.

Prior to his retirement, Tom was the owner/operator of King’s...

Mar 7, 2024

Wilma L Vant Hoff

Wilma “Billie” Lee (Shepherd) Vant Hoff, 87 of Townsend, DE, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Westminster Village in Dover, DE.

Born in North East, MD, on December 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late William Bruce and Doris Rose (Howard) Shepherd.  After the untimely death of William...

Mar 5, 2024

Renee’ Ellen Mason, 54 of Perryville, MD, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on March 15, 1969, she was the daughter of the late Sonny Richard Higgs and Mary Claire (Conklin) Higgs.

Renee’ was the owner/operator of Pooches and Purrs, Baltimore, MD.  Family was...

Mar 2, 2024

Dawn Aileen Wade, 55 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024.

She was born in Wilmington, DE, on March 14, 1968, the daughter of Patricia Wade of Rising Sun, MD and the late Sterling C. Wade.

Dawn worked for Medline, Perryville, MD.

In addition to her mother, she is survived...

Feb 29, 2024

Adam Louis Cooper, 44 of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024.

He was born in Havre de Grace, MD, on April 24, 1979.

Adam worked for Gavin Construction.

He is survived by his daughter: Cecelia Cooper of Clearwater, FL; and mother: Lois (Pedini) Cooper, of Elkton, MD.

Adam was...

Feb 23, 2024

Hope Ann Burkins, 53 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

She was born in Havre de Grace, MD, on September 21, 1970.

Hope enjoyed crocheting, crafts and painting.

She is survived by her parents: Charles & Susan Burkins; sister: Heather Lynn Burkins; brother: ...

Feb 23, 2024

Delphine Aileen Madron, 76 of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at Elkton Nursing and Rehab Center, Elkton, MD.

Born in Seattle, WA, on November 28, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Stewart and the late Katherine (Gabler) Fowler.

Delphine worked in sales at Wal Mart. She enjoyed sewing and...

Feb 20, 2024

UPDATE - Interment will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE

Leon A Hall, Jr., 65 of Rising Sun, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on October 20,...