Obituaries

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,...

Nov 19, 2023

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Curtis Michael Russell, 38 of Glen Burnie, MD, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023.

He was born in Elkton, MD, on July 19, 1985. He was a graduate of Elkton High School, was on the football team and had also played for the Cherry Hill Cougars.

Curtis...

Nov 14, 2023

John F. Kreiser, 84 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Columbia, PA, on October 22, 1939, he was the son of the late James I. and Blanche E. Kreiser (Reissinger).

John served his country proudly for 22 years, 6 years in the U.S....

Nov 14, 2023

A. Stephen Nojunas, 75 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, he was born on September 18, 1948, the son of the late Alexis and Patricia H. (Hollister) Nojunas.

Steve served his country proudly during the Vietnam War.

He was an HVAC Tech for the University...

Nov 11, 2023

Mary Ann (Bonner) Renninger, 76 of North East, MD, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Mary was born on August 17, 1947 in Middleburg, VA, daughter of Thomas and Mattie (Wadell) Bonner who are both deceased.

Mary is survived by husband: Terry Renninger of North East, MD; sons: Michael Adkins of Walterboro, SC, Seth Adkins...

Nov 11, 2023

Sherman Thomas “Tom” Aliff, 86, of North East, MD, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Autumn Lake at Calvert Manor, Rising Sun, MD.

Born in Bluefield, WV, on January 18, 1937, he was the son of the late Sherman Thomas Aliff and Opal Agnes (Litton) Aliff. He was also preceded in death by his youngest...

Nov 9, 2023

Brandy Coe Alley, 48 of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on December 16, 1974, she was the daughter of the late Larry W. and Valeria Kay (Lewis) Mayfield.

Brandy was a member of Bayside Community Network and loved participating...