Obituaries

Feb 13, 2024

Howard Walter Simpers, 85 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

Born in North East, MD, on September 28, 1938, he was the son of the late Howard L. and Alma Edna (Kist) Simpers. He was the husband of the late Ruby Simpers who passed July 1, 2012 and the late Gladys Blankenship who passed...

Feb 12, 2024

Susan "Susie" Diane Delaney passed peacefully in her home on February 12, 2024. She was on hospice care following a struggle with respiratory illness. She was also a breast cancer survivor.

Susie was born in Lexington, Kentucky on August 12, 1956. In 2001, her husband Mike's career in the horse racing industry moved them to Elkton, Maryland,...

Feb 12, 2024

Justin Michael Taziole, 34 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024.

He was born in Somers Point, NJ, on May 28, 1989.

Justin worked in construction.

He is survived by two daughters: Natailee and Maryah Taziole; his mother: Marie Teresa Finegan; and three brothers: John Joseph Taziole (Amanda), James Edward...

Feb 11, 2024

John “JB” Granville Boyer,70 of New Castle, Delaware passed away on Sunday, February 11th. He was born on Thursday, July 30, 1953, in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He was the second child of Joseph Granville and Gladys Holliday Boyer.

John grew up in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. He would fondly recall riding his bicycle around town, playing wiffle ball,...

Feb 7, 2024

Frances Regina Hermanns, 52 of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD.

Born in Wilmington, DE, on May 30, 1971, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Loise (Shoemaker) Woodward.

She worked as a cook at the Waffle House in North East, MD....

Feb 3, 2024

Lois M. Macomber, 87 of Elkton, MD, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 in the Abbey Manor Assisted Living, Elkton, MD.

Born in WV, on April 15, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Walter William and Esta Leona (White) McKaee. She was the wife of the late Otis R. Macomber, Jr. who passed November 9,...

Feb 2, 2024

Delbert Myrle Collins, 83 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at Autumn Lake at Calvert Manor, Rising Sun, MD.

Born in Childs, MD on February 20, 1940, he was the son of the late Gladys Adele (Smith) and Kellis Byron Collins, Sr. He was the loving husband of the late, Barbara Marie (Wiggins)...

Jan 30, 2024

Christopher Michael Cooper, 51 of Clearwater, FL, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024.

He was born in Elkton, MD, on April 18, 1972.

Christopher is survived by his daughter: Ava Marie Cooper of Perryville, MD; mother: Lois (Pedini) Cooper, of Elkton, MD; and brother: Adam Louis Cooper, of Elkton, MD.

He was preceded...

Jan 28, 2024

William “Bill” Oliver Chase passed away January 28, 2024.  He was 83 years old.

He was born in Waterville, ME on February 9, 1940 to the late Kenneth L. Chase, Sr. and the late Annette B. Oliver Chase.  He grew up in Maine with his siblings, the late Kenneth Chase, Karen (John) Ayotte, Cynthia Chase, Penny Smith,...

Jan 27, 2024

Donald Stephen Lockard, 86 of Elkton, MD, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, he was born on September 17, 1937, the son of the late Mae Vanders.  Donald served his country proudly in the MD National Guard.  Prior to his retirement, he worked as a...

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...