Obituaries

John Thomas "J.T." Jensen

John Thomas "J.T." Jensen

Jul 1, 2012

John Thomas “J.T.” Jensen, 36 of North East, MD, died Sunday, July 1, 2012 in the University of Maryland Shock Trauma, Baltimore, MD. He was born in Elkton, MD, on December 20, 1975. J.T. served his country in the U.S. Marines.  He was a mechanic for Amtrak. He enjoyed his motorcycle, and was a true ‘Motorhead” enjoying all motor sports,...

Ruby (Dameron)  Simpers

Ruby (Dameron) Simpers

Jul 1, 2012

Ruby Simpers, 84 of North East, MD, died Sunday, July 1, 2012 in Laurelwood Care Center, Elkton, MD. Born in Ieager, WV, on January 23, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Kennis and the late Pricey Dameron.  Mrs. Simpers was the beloved wife of Howard W. Simpers of North East, MD. A member of North East Church of...

Jennifer Colleen (Mcmullen)  Mccrone

Jennifer Colleen (Mcmullen) Mccrone

Jun 30, 2012

Jennifer Colleen McCrone, 45 of Elkton, MD, died Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. She was born in Coatesville, PA, on January 31, 1967. She worked as a waitress. Jennifer enjoyed her children, grandchildren and her family.  She loved her dog, “Gizzy”. She is survived by her husband: Charles A. McCrone and children: Danielle N. Clore, Zachary...

Pauline J. (Moore)  Nesbitt

Pauline J. (Moore) Nesbitt

Jun 29, 2012

Pauline J. Nesbitt, 100 of, Rising Sun MD,  formerly of North East, MD ,died  Friday, June 29, 2012 in the Calvert Manor Healthcare Center, Rising Sun, MD. Born in Newark, DE, on July 19, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Hazel (Biddle) Moore. Polly was a graduate Newark High School class of 1929 and Goldie College...

John Lee Booker

John Lee Booker

Jun 21, 2012

John Lee Booker, 33 of Havre de Grace, MD passed away Thursday, June 21, 2012 at home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Rooted Bible Fellowship Church, 1605 Waltman Road, Edgewood, MD, with visitation for family and friends beginning at 10:00 AM until service time. Pastor Kevin L. Webster will officiate.

Carol Jean Kaiser

Carol Jean Kaiser

Jun 17, 2012

Carol Jean Kaiser, 54 of Elkton, MD, died suddenly Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. She was born in Buffalo, NY on October 20, 1957. Carol formerly worked for Trinity Home Health as a CNA and GNA.  She enjoyed boating and collecting lighthouses.  Most of all she enjoyed the time she spent with her family, especially her...

Robert C. Reynolds, Sr.

Robert C. Reynolds, Sr.

Jun 16, 2012

Robert C. Reynolds, Sr., 75 of Elkton, MD, died Saturday, June 16, 2012 after a long battle with Leukemia.  He passed at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chestertown, MD, on May 31, 1937, he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson and the late Dorothy (Hadaway) Reynolds. He was a member of the Maryland National Guard,...

Aaron James Boykin

Aaron James Boykin

Jun 15, 2012

Aaron James Boykin was born into the arms of the angels on Friday, June 15, 2012. He was the son of Brandon Boykin and Angel Johnson of Elkton, MD. He is also survived by 7 siblings; his paternal grandparents: James Boykin and Althea Boykin; and his maternal grandparents: Ed and Edith Deitzel. Services were private.

Pauline (Cleary)  Werner

Pauline (Cleary) Werner

Jun 15, 2012

Pauline Werner, 72 of North East, MD, died Friday, June 15, 2012 at home. Born in North Wilksboro, NC, on December 20, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Paul and the late Mattie Cleary.  She was the wife of the late Raymond Leroy Werner who died on May 31, 1988. She enjoyed volunteering at the Ray of Hope...

Florence P. (Powell)  Gill

Florence P. (Powell) Gill

Jun 13, 2012

Florence P. Gill, 97 of North East, MD, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Calvert Manor Healthcare Center, Rising Sun, MD. Born in Lionville, PA, on January 3, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Havard and the late Lydia (Maxton) Powell.  She was the wife of the late Wilbur F. Gill who died July 2, 1997. Mrs. Gill...

Joyce Ann (Mckinney)  Letts Martin

Joyce Ann (Mckinney) Letts Martin

Jun 13, 2012

Joyce Ann (McKinney) Letts Martin, 60 of Elkton, MD, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at home. A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in Elkton on August 12, 1951. Joyce retired from Chrysler after 23 years of service in 2006.  She was a member of the Ladies Aux. of VFW Post 6027.  She enjoyed playing bingo. Survivors include...

Rev. Robert Granville Kelly

Rev. Robert Granville Kelly

Jun 12, 2012

Rev. Robert Granville Kelly, 74 of Bear, DE, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. Born in Marydel, MD, on December 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Granville Riley and the late Dorothy (Bowdle) Kelly. He was a 1955 graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy; a 1960...

Frederick William Voigt

Frederick William Voigt

Jun 12, 2012

Frederick William Voigt, 93 of North East, MD, formerly of Nutley, NJ, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Smith Creek Assisted Living, Warwick, MD. Born in Newark, NJ, on October 22, 1918, he was the son of the late Frederic C. and the late Lillian (Meis) Voigt.  He was the loving husband of 62 years of the late Gertrude C....

William Lee Foulk

William Lee Foulk

Jun 5, 2012

William Lee Foulk, 92 of North East, MD, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. He was born in Indian Springs, TN, on January 10, 1920. William was preceded in death by his father: Lawrence; mother: Elizabeth; stepmother: Lura Morse Foulk; 3 brothers: Lawrence, Bruce and Bobby; and 2 sisters: Lois Stepp and Josephine Smith. He...

Sharon Ann (Schmelzle)  Preisch

Sharon Ann (Schmelzle) Preisch

Jun 1, 2012

Sharon Ann Preisch, 66 of Elkton, MD, passed away Friday, June 1, 2012 in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. Born in Buffalo, NY, on November 23, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Russell and the late Grace (Below) Schmelzle.  Mrs. Preisch was the beloved wife of Roger L. Preisch of Elkton, MD. She was an Office Assistant for Cecil...

Shirley May (Brown)  Baker

Shirley May (Brown) Baker

May 27, 2012

Shirley May Baker, 74 of North East, MD, died Sunday, May 27, 2012 in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. Born in Browntown, NJ, on May 7, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and the late Dorothy Brown. Before her retirement, she was a Personnel Manager for Pepsico and Frito Lay.   She had also worked for Citizens Watch, Lyndhurst,...

Margy Irene (Alexander)  Morgan

Margy Irene (Alexander) Morgan

May 27, 2012

Margy Irene Morgan, 91 of Elkton, MD, died Sunday, May 27, 2012 at home surrounded with love. Born in Elk Neck, MD, on March 16, 1921, she was the daughter of the late David and the late Susie Alva (Sharp) Alexander.  She was the last of 13 siblings. She had worked at Elkton Sparkler and the North East Laundromat.The last...

Thomas Russell Luce

Thomas Russell Luce

May 26, 2012

Captain Thomas R. Luce, 86 of Perryville, MD, flew west on Saturday, May 26, 2012. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on October 24, 1925, he was the son of the late Thomas R. Luce, Sr. and the late Charlotte (Thompson) Luce. Tom graduated from Gerard School for fatherless boys in Philadelphia.  His love for flying started at an early age.  He...

Ida Mae (Dilks)  Lilly

Ida Mae (Dilks) Lilly

May 25, 2012

Ida Mae Lilly, 75 of Elkton, MD, died Friday, May 25, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Elk Neck, MD, on January 17, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Steven and the late Emma Rebecca (Lockard) Dilks.  She was the wife of the late Oscar B. Lilly, Jr. Ida worked at RMR Corp. and...

Virginia Carol (Sullins)  Edwards Justice

Virginia Carol (Sullins) Edwards Justice

May 20, 2012

Virginia Carol Edwards Justice, 69 of North East, MD, died Sunday, May 20, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Elkton, MD, on January 17, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Robert and the late Virginia (Eller) Sullins. She was a member of Haven Community Church. Virginia is survived by her loving husband: Daniel Justice,...