Obituaries

Jan 25, 2024

MilleBee Cavanagh, 84 of North East, MD, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born near Trenton, NJ, on July 28, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Benjamin Wermuth and Mildred Rebecca (Buchanan) Wermuth.

MilleBee graduated from Princeton High School and then from Moore College...

Jan 23, 2024

Joann Grace Porter, 91 of Frostburg, MD, formerly of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

She was born in Penns Grove, NJ, on April 21, 1932.

Joann was blessed with the heart of a homemaker through and through.  Her hobbies included crocheting and gardening.  She loved crocheting blankets for her family and...

Jan 23, 2024

Joan Elizabeth Hicks, 80 of Colora, MD, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Elkton, MD, on November 10, 1943, she was the daughter of the late William and Pearl (Long) Lyall.

Joan retired after 30 years of service working in the clerical department at Aberdeen Proving...

Jan 12, 2024

Nicholas Charles Schewe, 22 of North East, MD, passed away suddenly Friday, January 12, 2024, in Bishopville, MD.

Born in Wilmington, DE, on September 12, 2001, he was the son of Daniel Craig and Dana Nicole (Baxter) Schewe.

Nicholas loved to see people laugh and smile. He hated to see anyone hurting. He loved his...

Jan 10, 2024

Thomas Henry Mentrak, Jr, 58 of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at home.

Born in Syracuse, NY, on October 7, 1965, he was the son of the late Thomas H. Mentrak and Louise (Randall) Mentrak.

He worked as a small engine mechanic for Tri-State Battery.

Tom was a member of...

Jan 10, 2024

Walter K. Long, Jr., 78 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away at home Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

Born in Elkton, MD, on January 21, 1945, he was the son of the late, Doris (Jarrett) and Walter “Jimmy” K. Long, Sr.

He retired from General Motors, Boxwood Plant as a Supervisor after 30 years of service....

Jan 6, 2024

Nancy “Lynn” Dabler, of Colora, MD, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. Lynn was born in Elkton, MD on February 22, 1952 and grew up in North East. She was the daughter of the late James T. Poore. Sr and Agnes M. Poore, also of North East, MD.

Lynn will...

Jan 5, 2024

Lillian May Poore “Mazie”, 99 of Charlestown, MD, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at Elkton Nursing and Rehab Center, Elkton, MD.

Born in North East, MD, on June 30, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Walter Spry and Advana May (Alexander) Culley.

She was a lifetime member of the North East VFW...

Jan 3, 2024

Jesse Crothers Wiggins, born July 13, 1990 passed away January 3, 2024.

Jesse liked being with Family. He enjoyed his TV shows. Spent time hiking and building forts on the family farm. One of his favorite animals was a stray cat he rescued, he named her “Mr. Kittles”.

He is survived by Stephen Wiggins, his...

Jan 1, 2024

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Margaret Ann Bigham, 56 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, she was born in Elkton, MD, on August 21, 1967.

Margaret loved her family and relished all the...

Jan 1, 2024

Dianna Marie Vance, 66 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in DE, on January 22, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Charles Luther and Garnett Marie (Sizemore) Hutchens.

Dianna worked at Happy Harry’s in North East, MD as a cashier.  She...

Dec 22, 2023

Ellen A. Van Sice, 90 of Port Deposit, MD, passed away at home Friday, December 22, 2023 with her best friend and daughter, Lisa Cliento by her side.

Born in Tacoma, WA, on December 1, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John Albert and Myrtle Emma (Henderson) Anderson. She was the wife of the late,...

Dec 22, 2023

William Bennett Smith, 75 of Sugarloaf, PA, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 in the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, Wilkes Barre, PA.

Born in Chester, PA, on February 20, 1948, he was the son of the late Randolph B. and Mabel Shinn (Corbin) Smith.

He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army, in the...

Dec 15, 2023

Judy Pauline Barton, 75 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 in the Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA surrounded by her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister. She was loved by many. Judy enjoyed going out to eat with her husband, playing cards, family reunions, her loving dogs Lady and...

Dec 13, 2023

Glenn William Beyerling, 76 of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 in the Harford Memorial Hospital, Havre de Grace, MD.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on November 10, 1947, he was the son of the late Leroy James Beyerling and Amelia (Frish) Beyerling.

Glenn served his country proudly in the US Army during the...

Dec 12, 2023

Patricia Ann Stepler, 87 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at home.

Born in York, PA, on September 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Isabelle Frey.  She was the wife of the late Donald Roy Stepler, Sr. who passed May 14, 2009.

Patricia enjoyed shopping, going out...

Dec 11, 2023

Harold (Hal) Saul Butler, 81 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 16, 1942, he was the son of the late Thomas Butler and Beatrice (Slomberg) Butler Montana.

Harold served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S.Ticonderoga aircraft carrier (Vietnam). He worked as...

Dec 10, 2023

Sophie Dolores Gottemoller, 92, of Rising Sun, MD passed away peacefully Sunday, December 10, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Chicago, IL on June 25, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Paul Biedrzycki and Martha (Steinert) Biedrzycki. She was the beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Victor Gottemoller. She was also preceded...

Dec 10, 2023

Warren Allen Rice Junior, age 57, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023 surrounded by his loving family in Elkton, Maryland.

Warren worked as a machine mechanic at Valassis, Newark, DE.

He was born on July 17, 1966 to Miriam and Warren Sr. in Elkton. Warren loved living his life by working and had many...

Dec 9, 2023

Francis Marion “Bud” Johnson, 82, of Louisa, KY went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Bud was born August 24, 1941 in Paintsville, KY to the late Lacy and Sarah (Chapman) Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Gregory Johnson; brothers Danny Johnson and William Johnson; and...