Obituaries

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...

Dec 9, 2023

Hilda Eleanor McIntosh, 76 of Elkton, MD, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 following a long illness.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, Hilda was the daughter of the late Noble and Ida Cahall.   Her husband of 58 years, Ronnie McIntosh, survives her.

Hilda retired from Avon Products in 2001 after more than 30 years....

Dec 8, 2023

Sarah Huester Rogers, 80 of Elkton, MD, passed away at home Friday, December 8, 2023.

Born in Dyersburg, TN, on June 20, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Christine (Pugh) Presnell. She was the loving wife of the late William Rogers.

Before retirement, Sarah was a toll collector for the State...

Dec 7, 2023

George Emmett Spence, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones.

George grew up in North East.  He shared his love of farming, his treasured red Ford 601 Workmaster tractor, and appreciation for nature with his family.  Some of his earliest memories were of rising before 5 am,...

Nov 28, 2023

Edna Dare Reeves, 89 of Darlington, MD, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in the University of MD, Harford Memorial Hospital, Havre de Grace, MD.

Born in Flat Ridge, VA, on July 18, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John and Carrie (Caldwell) Mays.  She was the wife of the late Donald Lee Reeves who...

Nov 25, 2023

Charles R. “Charlie” Armour, 69 of Aberdeen, MD, died Friday, November 24, 2023 in the Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD.

Born in Christiana DE, on October 30, 1954, he was the son of the late Charles W. Armour, Jr. and Evelyn Marie (Blevins) Armour.

Charlie was retired, formerly employed by Johnson Controls for 20...

Nov 24, 2023

Brenda Joyce Rinehart, 73 of North East, MD, died Friday, November 24, 2023 in the John's Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD.

Born in Renick, WV, on March 5, 1950, she was the daughter of the late James O. and Margaret E. (Snedagar) Blake.

Brenda retired in 2012 as a secretary at Charlestown Elementary School. She was...

Nov 22, 2023

Edwin Alexander Smith, 99 of Rising Sun, MD, formerly of Bay View, MD, entered eternal rest at his home Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

Born in the family home near Bay View, MD on August 1, 1924, he was the son of the late Lyman Jones Smith and Minnie (Carhart) Smith and husband of the late WillaMetta (Phillippe) ...

Nov 21, 2023

Tristan K. Jones passed away at home in the arms of family, Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

At only 16 months old he made a huge impact on everyone he met.

He will be greatly missed by everyone. He was rarely seen without a huge smile on his face. Words can not even do this beautiful...

Nov 20, 2023

Delorse Marie Hellstern, 88 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at home.

Born in Fairview, KY, on July 26, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Spurgen and Clara (Hamilton) Barber.

She was the owner/operator of the family bakery.

When her children were young, Delorse was a team mom...

Nov 19, 2023

Charles Dean Rowland, 73 of Elkton, MD, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on April 13, 1950, he was the son of the late Willard Isaac Rowland and Ruby Bernice (Farmer) Rowland.

Charlie was an antique appraiser.  He enjoyed antiquing, bluegrass, cookouts,...