Obituaries

Ethel W. (Wagner)  Greene

Ethel W. (Wagner) Greene

Feb 1, 2013

Ethel W. Greene, age 93 passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013.  She died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Union Hospital in Elkton, MD. She was born in Boone, NC and grew up in Harford County.   She was the daughter of the late Hade and Etta Wagner and the wife of 60 years to the late Estil E....

Leora E. (Kennedy)  Oldham

Leora E. (Kennedy) Oldham

Feb 1, 2013

Leora E. Oldham died Friday, February 1, 2013 at Caraway Manor, Elkton, MD. She was in her 90th year of living in Cecil County.  She was predeceased by her husband: Ernest Oldham; parents: Fred and Mary (England) Kennedy; sisters: Ann Barch, Ruth Gray; brothers: Frank and Ab Kennedy. Leora leaves to cherish her memory her daughter: Priscilla Campbell of Arden,...

Isabella Judith (Newlin)  Devaney

Isabella Judith (Newlin) Devaney

Feb 1, 2013

Isabella Judith “Judy” Devaney, 67 of Elkton, MD, died Friday, February 1, 2013 at home. Born in Chester, PA, on October 22, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Thomas N. and the late Elizabeth Judith (Barraclough) Newlin. Before her retirement, she worked as a barber at the Philadelphia Club. Judy enjoyed art, macramé and embroidery. She is survived...

Robert Marvin Lynch

Robert Marvin Lynch

Jan 31, 2013

Robert Marvin Lynch, 78 of North East, MD, died Thursday, January 31, 2013 in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. Born in Bay View, MD, on March 10, 1934, he was the son of the late George and the late Aldine (Akers) Lynch. Mr. Lynch retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service.  During his 20 years, he served...

Kelly Anne Ashford

Kelly Anne Ashford

Jan 29, 2013

Kelly Anne Ashford, 35 of North East, MD, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. She was born in Havre de Grace, MD, on July 4, 1977. Before becoming disabled due to an auto accident, Kelly had worked most recently as a cashier at Acme in Elkton, MD and previously for Rite-Aid in the warehouse. She is...

Harold E. Demond

Harold E. Demond

Jan 29, 2013

Harold E. DeMond, 71 of North East, MD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at home with his loving family by his side. A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Zion on October 22, 1941, the son of the late George R. and the late Grace (Bothell) DeMond.  He was the beloved husband of 50...

Pauline June (Wade)  Wood

Pauline June (Wade) Wood

Jan 28, 2013

Pauline June Wood, 84 of Elk Neck, near North East, MD, died Monday, January 28, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Clarksburg, WV, on September 21, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Arlie R. and the late Nellie (Hennen) Wade.  She was the wife of the late William L. Wood who died January 23,...

Helen Marie (Taylor)  Macdonald

Helen Marie (Taylor) Macdonald

Jan 25, 2013

Helen Marie MacDonald, 51 of North East, MD, died Friday, January 25, 2013 at home. Born in Salem, NJ, on September 24, 1961, she was the daughter of John and Roberta (Raine) Taylor of FL. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed shopping, baking, going to the beach and decorating her home. She is also survived by her husband: James E....

Violet M. (Dill)  Mckinney

Violet M. (Dill) Mckinney

Jan 24, 2013

Violet M McKinney, 81 of Elkton, MD, died Thursday, January 24, 2013 in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. Born in Newark, DE, on November 15, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Sudler F. and the late Mary (George) Dill.  She was the wife of the late Thomas A. McKinney who died in 2000. Violet was a lifetime member of...

Vdare Ruby (Roark)  Vaughn

Vdare Ruby (Roark) Vaughn

Jan 21, 2013

Vdare Ruby Vaughn, 79 of North East, MD, died Monday, January 21, 2013 in the Calvert Manor Healthcare Center, Rising Sun, MD. Born in NC, on March 4, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Earl Sloane and the late Virginia (Nelson) Roark.  She was the wife of the late Carl W. Vaughn who died in 1984. An avid...

Dorothy L. (Ewing)  Hopkins

Dorothy L. (Ewing) Hopkins

Jan 20, 2013

Dorothy L. Hopkins, 91 of North East, MD, formerly of Elkton, MD passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013. Born in North East, MD, on September 14, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Leon and the late Mammie (Dennison) Ewing.  She was the wife of the late Frank P. Hopkins who died on Jan. 2, 1981. She...

Bessie M. (Davis)  Skinner

Bessie M. (Davis) Skinner

Jan 19, 2013

Bessie M. Skinner, 82 of North East, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at home. Born in McClane, IL, on April 7, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and the late Eva L. (Watts) Davis.  She was the wife of the late Paul B. Skinner who died in 1983. Mrs. Skinner was a...

Rev. Donald Eugene Young

Rev. Donald Eugene Young

Jan 10, 2013

Rev. Donald Eugene Young, 89, who resided at Ware Presbyterian Village Oxford, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 10, 2013.  Rev. Young formerly resided in Rising Sun, MD and Bear, DE. Born in York, PA on August 24, 1923, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester W. Young. Rev. Young was a retired...

Patricia Elizabeth (Rixham)  Kammerer

Patricia Elizabeth (Rixham) Kammerer

Jan 6, 2013

Patricia Elizabeth Kammerer, 78 of North East, MD, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 6, 2013. Born in Baltimore, MD, on June 19, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Harry William and the late Anna (Bartling) Rixham. She was married in 1953 to the late Joseph F. Kammerer, who greeted her in heaven, along with...

Barbara J. (Neaves)  Mills

Barbara J. (Neaves) Mills

Jan 4, 2013

Barbara J. Mills, 61 of North East, MD, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, January 4, 2013 in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. Born in Wilmington, DE, on November 25, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Albert and the late Ruby (McClure) Neaves.  Mrs. Mills was the beloved wife of Arthur L. Mills, Jr. of North...

Harold Benton Hamilton, Sr.

Harold Benton Hamilton, Sr.

Jan 2, 2013

Harold Benton Hamilton, Sr., 85 of North East, MD, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. A lifelong resident of North East, he was born on March 11, 1927, the son of the late Harry Hamilton, Sr. and the late Carrie (Irwin) Hamilton.    He was the husband of the late Georgia Rose Hamilton who died on June...

Charles Ronald Watson

Charles Ronald Watson

Dec 24, 2012

Charles Ronald Watson, 62 of Elkton, MD, died Monday, December 24, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Olean, NY, on November 13, 1950, he was the son of the late Charles Edward and the late Lucy Beryl (Hamm) Watson. Before he retired, Charles was a truck driver.  He enjoyed music, playing the guitar, cooking, baking and...

Elizabeth Gail (Smith)  Simpers

Elizabeth Gail (Smith) Simpers

Dec 22, 2012

Elizabeth Gail “Lisa” Simpers, 47 of North East, MD, died suddenly Saturday, December 22, 2012 at home. Born in Elkton, MD, on July 28, 1965, she was the daughter of Madeline (Garrison) Smith of North East, MD and the late Norman Smith. Lisa retired as a manager from Schumacher Wallcoverings after 20 years of service. In addition to her mother,...

Bobby Reynolds Yates

Bobby Reynolds Yates

Dec 22, 2012

Bobby Reynolds Yates, 61 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD with his loving family by his side. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on October 1, 1951, he was the son of the late Clyde Woodrow and the late Beatrice Mae (Brittingham) Yates. Prior to his retirement in 2007, he worked...

Leonard V. "Zeke" Jones

Leonard V. "Zeke" Jones

Dec 20, 2012

Leonard Vernon “Zeke” Jones, 82 of Elkton, MD, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 in the Laurelwood Nursing Center, Elkton, MD. Born in North East, MD, on June 2, 1930, he was the son of the late Joe Reed and the late Creamella Jones. He worked at Carlson’s Garage in North East, MD.  He enjoyed fishing, dancing and anything to do...