Obituaries

Jun 15, 2023

Gracie Lou Patchell, 15 of North East, MD, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Born in Elkton, MD, on May 9, 2008, she was the daughter of Britney (Pennington) Kelly and Billy J. Patchell, Jr.

Gracie was a student at Perryville High School, Perryville, MD and loved animals of all kinds. She enjoyed painting and...

Jun 12, 2023

Mary Elizabeth “Mickey” Pawley, 82 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 in the Calvert Manor Healthcare Center, Rising Sun, MD.

Born in West Chester, PA, on October 14, 1940, she was the daughter of the late James Raymond and Winnie Harlow (Bonner) Clancy.

Before retirement, Mickey was an Embossing Operator for the...

Jun 9, 2023

Pamala Lynn Stewart, 68 of Port Deposit, MD, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 9, 2023 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born on September 15, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gloria (Stimax) Gatchel.

Pamala retired from Aberdeen Proving Ground in Administration.  She had previously worked at American Energy Corp....

Jun 4, 2023

Jane Catherine (Doss) Williams, age 90 of Charlestown, MD, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023.

Jane was born in Rustburg, VA, on October 27, 1932, to the late John Wesley and the late Mary Alice (Moses) Doss.

In 1952, Jane graduated from North East High School, having moved from VA to Havre de Grace, MD...

Jun 2, 2023

Winston Babwah, 88 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023.

He was born in Trinadad, West Indies, on May 25, 1935. He was the husband of the late Deokhie (Thackurie) Babwah who passed in 2014.

Prior to his retirement, Winston was employed by the Petro Truck Stop.

Survivors include his...

Jun 2, 2023

Betty L. Wyatt, 83 of Elkton, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Calvert Manor, Rising Sun, MD.

Born on May 23, 1940 she was the daughter of the late, Thelma (Sparks) and Claude White.

Before retirement, Betty worked for Astra Zeneca. She was...

Jun 1, 2023

Richard B. Shade, II, 77 of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 in the Wilmington Hospital, Wilmington, DE.

Born in Gettysburg, PA on October 13, 1945, he was the son of the late Frances and Richard B. Shade.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and operated his own business as...

May 28, 2023

Ronald Eugene Bouchelle, 62 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 in the Laurelwood Healthcare Center, Elkton, MD.

He was born in Elkton, MD, on January 11, 1961.

Survivors include his father: Alton Bouchelle of North East, MD; one sister: Judy Bouchelle Keithley of Elkton, MD and three brothers: Allen Bouchelle of...

May 28, 2023

Johannah (Josie) Dallas went to a better world on Sunday, May 28, 2023.  She was born August 12, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio, married there in January 1962, and moved to North East in July 1998.

Josie is survived by her husband: Bill, four children: Sam (Courtney) of Gilbertsville, PA, Chris (Rachael) of Middletown, DE, Melissa (Bill Butler)...

May 25, 2023

Ralph Edward Jourdan, 76 of North East, MD, passed away at home Thursday, May 25, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

Born in Havre De Grace, MD, on April 21, 1947, he was the son of the late Nelson Roby and Ella (Morris) Jourdan. Ralph was the husband of the late, Paula (Smallwood) Jourdan who...

May 23, 2023

Linda M Smith, 81 of North East, MD, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

Born in Saltville, VA, on May 2, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Preston and Blanche (Shortt) Smith.

Linda was an active member in the River City Baptist Church. She loved her family and enjoyed the time spent with...

May 22, 2023

Heather Renee Rodriguez, 31 of Newark, DE, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 22, 2023 due to injuries from an automobile accident.

Born in Elkton, MD, on April 30, 1992, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Howell and the late Jane Woolman.

Heather worked in hotel management.

She is survived by...

May 21, 2023

Carol Freese Reynolds, 72 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Hickory Hill, PA, on October 16, 1950, she was the daughter of the late George Arthur and Marian Elizabeth (Potts) Freese.

Carol graduated from Goldey-Beacom College and was a secretary treasurer for Farmers &...

May 21, 2023

Margaretta (Marge) Brice Speer, 97, of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Caraway Manor (II), Elkton, MD.

Born in Ocean City, NJ, on February 18, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Carlton Clark and Amie (Stiles) Brice. She was the wife of the late Andrew William Speer, Sr.

Margaretta...

May 20, 2023

Betty Jane Westerinen, 92 of Port Deposit, MD, passed away at home Saturday, May 20, 2023, with her loving family by her side.

Born in North East, MD, on August 7, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Fred Stump and Edith (Hamilton) Russell. She was the wife of the late Ellwood M. Westerinen who passed...

May 19, 2023

Frank D. Nutter, 68 of North East, MD, died Friday, May 19, 2023 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Richwood, W VA, on February 23, 1955, he was the son of the late Frank and Betty Lou (Patterson) Nutter.

Frank retired from the Maryland Transportation Authority after 31 years of service....

May 18, 2023

John R. Utter, Jr. 37 of North East, MD, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

He was born in Elkton, MD on September 4, 1985.

John worked as a Diesel Mechanic for Ron English, New Castle, DE.

He is survived by his children: Hailey, John R., III and...

May 18, 2023

Dawn Lynn Boyer, 55 of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 at home.

She was born in Wilmington, DE, on November 23, 1967

Dawn worked as an Accounts Payable Specialist, for R. Brooks Mechanical.  She enjoyed crabbing and fishing. Dawn enjoyed life!

Survivors include her loving husband: Herbert R. Boyer; two...

May 14, 2023

Julie Waterhouse, 71, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023 with her family by her side, freed from the health challenges and pain she had faced with optimism and determination for many years.

Julie was born on August 6, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Walter and Jean (Keith) Wixson. She and her younger sister Brenda...

May 12, 2023

Carolyn Dye, 76 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Elkton, MD, on September 24, 1946, she was the daughter of the late William Rodney Lewis and Beatrice (Reynolds) Lewis. She was the wife of the late Stuart Allen Dye who passed June 10, 2020.