Obituaries

Sep 28, 2023

Michael “Scott” Meadows, 63 of Conowingo, MD, passed away at home Thursday, September 28, 2023.

Born in Elkton, MD, on August 11, 1960, he was the son of the late Orville Lee and Margaret Lee (Webb) Meadows.

Scott was employed with Bottcher America Corp. for 26 years where he developed many friendships. Before passing he...

Sep 27, 2023

Lois “Freda” Hylton Rhodes, 77 of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023 in the John's Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD.

Born in War, WV, on April 2, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Cleve and Ella Lena (Jeter) Helton.  She was the wife of the late Jack Rhodes.

Lois worked for the...

Sep 27, 2023

Lewis C. Cavender, 89 of Newark, DE, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Born in Elkton, MD on November 23, 1933, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Mary (Clay) Cavender.

He served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force.  Retiring after 42 years of service for Chrysler, Lewis worked as a...

Sep 25, 2023

Timothy Earl Kipe, 64 of Finksburg, MD, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Baltimore, MD on February 20, 1959, he was the son of the late Earl Buchanan Kipe and Shirley Ann (McCleary) Kipe.

Timothy was a master electrician, and was the owner/operator of Electrotech Electrical...

Sep 24, 2023

Teresa Lynn Hocking, 62 of Landenberg, PA, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on September 21, 1961, she was the daughter of the late John Arden and Edna June (Goss) Brooks.

She was a DuPont secretary for several years and then...

Sep 17, 2023

Karin Brüggemann Allen, 82 of Conowingo, MD, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Sunday, September 17, 2023.

Born in Münster, Germany on November 5, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Hermann and Gertrud (Söhnolz) Brüggemann.

A devoted wife, companion, mother, grandmother and friend. A woman of great faith, strong convictions and...

Sep 12, 2023

Charles Gary Robinson, 57 of North East, MD, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

He was born in Jennersville, PA, on February 22, 1966.

Charles was a well-respected farmer in Cecil County, and was the first guy that would show up to help if you had a problem.  He was a member of...

Sep 11, 2023

Charles L. Crouse, 84 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at home.

Born in Forest Hill, MD, on January 6, 1939, he was the son of the late Arlie Lee Crouse and Goldie (Brooks) Crouse.

Charles served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force.

Prior to his retirement,...

Sep 10, 2023

Betty Sue Fritz, 75 of Horntown, VA, formerly of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Born in Lewisburg, WV, on July 7, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Arvena (Pritt) Dean.

She was passionate for the Lord, loved Gospel singing, cooking, crocheting, traveling, gardening, camping and riding her...

Sep 4, 2023

Mark Scott Jackson, Jr., 14 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023.

Born in on February 14, 2009, he was the son of the late Mark Scott Jackson, Sr. and Jaclyn Wolfe.

He was a student at North East Middle School, North East, MD. Mark enjoyed spending his summers at Indian Acres,...

Sep 4, 2023

Jonas Lee Holman, 67 of Elkton, MD passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

He was born in Havre de Grace, MD, on November 19, 1955.

Jonas served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. He went on to become a truck driver for Delaware Express for 35...

Sep 2, 2023

Bruce Alan Corron, 64, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of North East, MD, died Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Bruce was born in Elkton, MD on July 1, 1959 to Richard Lee and Frances Lee (Osborne) Corron. He graduated from North East High School in 1977. Bruce served his family and the community for many years as a skilled...

Sep 2, 2023

John L. Crothers, Sr., 90 of North East, MD, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on January 19, 1933, he was the son of the late Samuel Ralph Crothers and Ethel (Norman) Crothers. He was the husband of the late Robbie J. Crothers who...

Aug 31, 2023

Samuel George Divadio, 48 of Jonesboro, IN, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

He was born in Chester, PA, on March 5, 1975.

Samuel was a truck driver for J.B. Hunt.

He is survived by his loving companion: Constance (Connie) Shapiro of Jonesboro, IN; their children: Leiayra Leane Divadio, Maryiah Rose...

Aug 30, 2023

Robert Allen Moore, 71 of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 in the Laurelwood Healthcare Center, Elkton, MD.

Born on January 1, 1952, he was the son of the late Franklin Thomas Moore and Pauline Doris (Kline) Moore.

He worked as a mechanic’s helper in motorcycle repair.

Robert is survived by...

Aug 30, 2023

Marsha Delaplaine Carter, 68 of North East, MD, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on March 22, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Bertha Delaplaine (McKinney) Carter.

Prior to her retirement, Marsha worked as a reservation agent for Sandy Cove...

Aug 27, 2023

Donnie Ray Gilbert, 52 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton, on September 6, 1970.

Donnie worked as a skilled carpenter.  He was an avid horseshoe player, enjoyed woodworking, fishing, drawing, crabbing and NASCAR.  He enjoyed making people laugh.

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Aug 26, 2023

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Elizabeth Thompson Hammond, 70 of Elkton, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 26, 2023 in the Accent Care, Christiana, Newark, DE.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, she was born on July 25, 1953, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary...

Aug 23, 2023

Wesley Norris Ragan, 59 of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on January 21, 1964, he was the son of the late Earl and Doris (Miller) Ragan.

Before retirement, Wesley work for the Maryland Transportation Authority on I-95.

He enjoyed piddling in his shed, fishing...

Aug 22, 2023

Richard Allen “Ricky” Russell, 69 of North East, MD, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at home.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton, on June 1, 1954, the son of the late Richard “Dick” and Jean Russell.  He was the husband of the late Rhonda Lynn (Osborne) Russell.

Prior to...