Obituaries

Apr 28, 2023

Our beloved Brother, Father, Papaw, and Friend, Oscar Duane Combs, age 91, peacefully passed away on April 28, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.

Duane was born on September 23, 1931, in the small town of Coal City, West Virginia. He served in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War. Then, he worked for...

Apr 16, 2023

James E. Waters II of North East, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Jim was born in Wilmington, Delaware to James and Doris (Southwood) Waters.

Jim is survived in legacy by his fiancé Janet Rutledge; his children Laurel (Andrew) Poretz, Crystal (Jim) Van Lenten, Bryan (Melissa) Waters, John (Laura) Waters; grandchildren Liv, Cali, Greyson, Cruse,...

Apr 16, 2023

Mary Crothers Wiggins, age 94, of North East, MD, passed away April 16, 2023 at her family farmhouse surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Elkton, MD, Mary was one of two children born of the late J. Lawson and the late Mary Martin Crothers, Sr.

Mrs. Wiggins attended Grove School in Zion, MD, for 4 years.  ...

Apr 15, 2023

Joe “JP” Pak, 54 of Newark, DE, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 in Newark, DE. He fought a brief but courageous battle with an aggressive cancer.

Born in Taegu, South Korea on May 25, 1968. He was the son of Young Han Lee and the late Kwang Ung Pak.

Joe owned and operated Pak’s...

Apr 14, 2023

Rita Elizabeth Tyrie, 80 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at home surrounded by family.

Born in West Conshohocken, PA, on April 4, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Agnes (Hayes) Campbell.  She was the wife of the late Norman L. Tyrie who passed December 2016.  Rita was...

Apr 6, 2023

Jeanie Dianne Keefer, 57 of Peach Bottom, PA, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023 at her sister’s home with her loving family by her side.

Born in Welch, WV, on April 26, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Cora Mae (Mitchell) Brewster.

She enjoyed going to Bingo and beautiful flowers. Most...

Mar 30, 2023

Joshua Seth Hamilton, 31 of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 in Newark, DE.

Born in Newark, DE, on September 29, 1991, he was the son of Laura E. (Robinson) and the late Daniel C. Hamilton, Sr.

Josh attended North East High School and Cecil College.  He played soccer for many years as...

Mar 27, 2023

Beverly Ann Russell, 86 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023.

Born in Gardner, MA, on February 17, 1937, she was the daughter of the late W. W. and Aili (Fisk) Oikemus.  She was the wife of the late James M. Russell who passed September 13, 2016.

Prior to her retirement, Beverly...

Mar 23, 2023

Florence Lofthouse Parrett, 96 of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at home.

Born in Harford County, MD, on June 10, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Henry and Ettamonia (Matthews) Lofthouse. Florence was the wife of the late, Harry Losten Parrett who passed on December 3, 2008.

Florence retired...

Mar 19, 2023

Melvin Kyle Belcher, 65 of Perryville, MD, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on October 1, 1957, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mabel (Hess) Belcher.

He was a truck driver, employed by Schuster Concrete.

He enjoyed playing bingo, watching football, especially the Ravens...

Mar 18, 2023

Gregory L. Shiel, 70 of Charlestown, MD, passed away at home Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Born July 15, 1952, he was the son of the late James and Phyllis (Lee) Shiel. He was the husband of the late, Teresa Inez (Meadows) Shiel who passed in 1980.

Gregory retired from the Cecil County Roads Department.

Mar 15, 2023

***Updated with Graveside Service Time***

It is with profound sadness the family of Cindy Lou Weaver (Ford) announces her passing at the age of 66.  Born on January 27, 1957, Cindy passed away with family by her side on March 15, 2023.

Cindy loved her family fiercely, especially her grandson, Kyle Lipka.  She is survived...

Mar 4, 2023

Loretta Louise Karmes-Carroll, age 69, died peacefully on March 4, 2023 after a brief illness at Union Hospital in Elkton, MD. In her last years, health issues tried, but failed, to limit Loretta’s marvelous humor, sharp wit, and kind nature. Some of Loretta’s final words, shared with a smile, were to thank those who cared for and loved her....

Mar 2, 2023

Teresa Ann Goodwin, 62 of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Havre De Grace, MD, on March 24, 1960, she was the daughter of Alice V. (Baugher) and the late Jack Franklin Douglas, Sr.

Teresa enjoyed working on puzzles, painting and gardening.

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Feb 26, 2023

Anna Renee Ford, 21 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023.

Born on March 10, 2001 in Elkton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Burns Ford and Jessica Tohanczyn.

Anna is survived by her companion: Destiny Robinson of North East, MD; grandfather: David Tohanczyn of Kirkwood, PA; grandmother: Jean Ross...

Feb 20, 2023

James William Simmers, 70 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Lancaster, PA, on August 14, 1952, he was the son of the late W. Frank and Emily Grace (Armour) Simmers.

He served in the US Navy Reserves.

James Worked for...

Feb 19, 2023

Hannah Mae Ford, 32 of Baltimore, MD, formerly of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at home after suffering with pneumonia.

She was born in Elkton, MD, on April 4, 1990.

Hannah graduated from North East High School, where she was an Honor Roll Student and Varsity Cheer Leader.

Prior...

Feb 17, 2023

Don Matthew Price, 45 of Elkton, MD, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 17, 2023 from injuries received being struck by a car while walking.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, he was born on April 4, 1977, the son of the late Lynn K. Price and Loretta (Nieminen) Smith.

Don worked in construction.  He enjoyed...

Feb 17, 2023

William “Bill” Franklin Parrett, 79 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 from natural causes at Autumn Lake at Calvert Manor, Rising Sun, MD.

Born in Elkton, MD, on March 16, 1943, he was the son of the late Elmer Losten and Elizabeth Rebecca (Laird) Parrett.

Before his retirement, Bill worked for...

Feb 13, 2023

Audrey Osborne Eldreth, 86 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 in the Autumn Lake at Calvert Manor, Rising Sun, MD.

Born in Bradshaw, WV, on August 4, 1936, she was the daughter of the late James Whitten Osborne and Eliza Jane (Day) Osborne.  She was the wife of 51 years of the late William...