Obituaries

Sep 26, 2012

PARIS MARIE MILLER Born June 14, 1917 in Todd, NC to the late Ira W & Zora Church, she was 95 yrs old. Paris was a charter member of North East Faith Tabernacle, avid gardener and faithful follower of Christ. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years: Burnie C. Miller; as well as three brothers:...

Sep 26, 2012

Maudie G. Gilbert, 83 of North East, MD, died Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Grundy, VA, on June 8, 1929, the daughter of the late Robert Thomas and Virginia Tennessee (Skeens) Nunley. Maudie was the owner/operator of Bell Fireworks Co. in Elkton, MD She is survived by her children: Theresa...

Sep 24, 2012

Andrew B. Sexton, Sr., 71 of Elkton, MD, died Monday, September 24, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wytheville, VA, on March 14, 1941, he was the son of the late James B. and the late Ethel B. (Stroupe) Sexton.   He was the beloved husband of Cheryl A. (Stiltner) Sexton. Mr. Sexton worked as a logger.  ...

Sep 21, 2012

Nancy Jean Gestewitz, 66 of Charlestown, MD, died Friday, September 21, 2012 at home. Born in Elkton, MD on October 2, 1945, she was employed by A.P.G. for many years before her retirement. Survived by her husband: Richard G. “Dickie” Gestewitz; son: Richard G. “Rick” Gestewitz, Jr. of Dahlgron, VA; mother: Lillian Poore of Charlestown, MD; granddaughter: Cammie Marie Gestewitz...

Sep 18, 2012

Jenny Manning, 85 of North East, MD, died Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Smith Creek, Warwick, MD. A lifelong resident of North East, she was born on March 28, 1927. Before her retirement, Mrs. Manning worked as a Legal Secretary for Albert Roney, Esq. When she was younger, Mrs. Manning greatly enjoyed ballet.  She was a graduate of Goldey Beacom...

Sep 17, 2012

Minnie Pearl Jalis, 99 of North East, MD, died Monday, September 17, 2012. Funeral service will be held Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 South Main Street, North East, MD, where the family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 AM until service time. Interment will follow services in North East Methodist Cemetery.

Sep 16, 2012

Burton E. Jackson, Sr., 73 of Elkton, MD, died suddenly Sunday, September 16, 2012 in Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Born in Landenburg, PA, on June 25, 1939, he was the son of the late John E. and the late Eva M. (Boyd) Jackson. He served his country admirably in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Burton retired...

Sep 14, 2012

Catherine Jean Hager, 86 of North East, MD, died Friday, September 14, 2012 at home. Born in North East, MD, on October 2, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and the late Vera (Nickle) Raine. Catherine enjoyed Delaware Park, TV Land, family gatherings, her friends at the Chuck House, and watching grandchildren and great-grandchildren's sporting events....

Sep 13, 2012

Margaret E. Biddle Futty, 97 of Joppa, MD, passed away at the home of her daughter in North East, MD on Thursday, September 13, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Clinton and the late Frances (Castelow) Biddle and wife of the late Charles E. Futty, Sr. Margaret was a homemaker and mother of five children.  She worked at...

Sep 11, 2012

Shelby Marlin Hensel, 57 of Elkton, MD, died suddenly Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at home. A lifelong resident of Elkton, she was born on January 20, 1955, the daughter of the late Floyd Marlin and the late Lydia (Damron) Hollada. Shelby worked for the Cecil County Board of Education in the Cafeterias at Holly Hall Elementary, Elkton Middle and Elkton...

Sep 9, 2012

Rev. John Craig Tignor, 57 of Elkton, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 9, 2012 in the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA. Born in Lebanon, VA, on November 23, 1954, he was the son of the late Oakley and the late Hazel (Gilbert) Tignor. He served in the Army and Army National Guard for 11...

Sep 8, 2012

Joseph A. Mitchell, 76, of North East, MD, died Saturday, September 8, 2012 at home. Born in Tazewell, VA, on February 3, 1936, he was the son of the late Fieldon Kirk Mitchell and Ida M. Harrison Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell enjoyed playing bluegrass music, gardening, golfing, cookouts, and family get togethers. Before his retirement he was a employed by Joe...

Sep 7, 2012

Sep 6, 2012

Thomas Albert Lockard, 57 of Nottingham, PA, passed away suddenly Thursday, September 6, 2012. Born in Wilmington, DE, on November 3, 1954, he was the son of the late Albert “Ab” F. and the late Laura E. (Craig) Lockard. Mr. Lockard was the Deputy Chief for the Customer Management Branch of the Network Enterprise Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen,...

Sep 5, 2012

Ervin C. Cleary, 69 of North East, MD, died Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. Born in Trappe Hill, NC, on May 25, 1943, he was the son of the late Paul and the late Mattie Cleary. He worked for Trojan Boat in Elkton, MD. He is survived by his children: Gloria L. Pugh of Jacksonville, FL,...

Aug 30, 2012

James Fredrick Chestnut, 81 of Rising Sun, MD, died Thursday, August 30, 2012 in Elkton Care and Rehab. Born in Rogersville, TN, on June 10, 1931, he was the son of the late Fred and Effie Lee (Brewer) Chestnut.  He was the husband of the late Eva Lee Chestnut who died in 1980. Mr. Chestnut retired from Alger Inc. where...

Aug 27, 2012

Deborah Delima Burning, 61 of Elkton, MD, died Monday, August 27, 2012 at home. Born in Laurel, DE, on September 16, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Harry Lee and the late Thelma June (Lee) Bailey. She is survived by her loving husband: James Edward Burning of Elkton, MD; 3 sisters: Sharon Rhoades, Holly Kolaczyski and Robin Norman;...

Aug 23, 2012

Wilma L. Williams, 83 of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fleetwood, NC, on October 4, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Harris H. and the late Annie (Cook) Lemly. She was the beloved wife of Albert W. Williams whom she married on June 15, 1947.  They...

Aug 22, 2012

Frances I. Bowser, 88 of Elkton, MD, formerly of York and Lancaster, PA passed away August 22, 2012 at Laurelwood Nursing Care, Elkton, MD. A loving mother and caring homemaker, she was devoted to her children and family. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd B. Bowser and a son, Richard G. Bowser. Survivors include her children: Doris...

Aug 21, 2012

Danny Joe King, 53 of North East, MD, died Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on August 2, 1959, he was the son of the late Vance B. and the late Selma A. King.  Danny served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his companion: Wuanita Harvey of...