Obituaries

Nov 18, 2022

Rosalee Combs, 86 of Elkton, MD, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Sugar Grove, VA, on February 10, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Thomas and Minnie Rosetta (Brown) Combs.

Rosalee worked for 30 years for C & P Telephone Co. as operator...

Nov 18, 2022

Margaret K. “Peggy” Bomba, 76 of North East, MD, passed away at home Friday, November 18, 2022.

Born in Massillon, OH, on October 8, 1946, she was the daughter of the late James and Marguerite (Painter) Friedrichsen.

Before retirement, Peggy was a Registered Nurse. She was a devoted wife and wonderful homemaker.

Peggy...

Nov 15, 2022

Erma Doris Deputy, 93 of Newark, DE, formerly of North East, MD, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

Born in Lantz, WV, on November 16, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Leo Verne Elbon and Lottie Jane (Moreland) Elbon.  She was the wife of the late Richard Deputy who preceded her in death in 1999....

Nov 14, 2022

Ella Mae Heath, 94 of Elkton, MD, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022.

Born in Bay View, MD, on August 5, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Tracy Williams.

She is survived by two daughters: Robin Meadows of Elkton, MD and Taye Jordan of Havre de Grace, MD; six grandchildren...

Nov 14, 2022

Kory Alexander Capossere, 26 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022.

He is born in Winter Haven, FL, on February 24, 1996.

Kory will never be forgotten.  He was loved by family and adored them.

Kory worked for Cecil Tree Service.  He was a loving father and family man.  He enjoyed...

Nov 12, 2022

Christopher Michael Starling, 47 of North East, MD, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 12, 2022.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton, Maryland on March 19, 1975.

Chris is survived by his children: Liv W. Starling and Greyson L. M. Starling, both of North East, MD; his parents: Malcolm “Mike”...

Nov 12, 2022

William Clark Boyce, Sr., “Billy” or “Race Car Bill” 52 of Elkton, MD, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022.

He was born in York, PA, on July 19, 1970.  Billy worked as a concrete finisher and mechanic.

Drag racing was his number on passion.  He also enjoyed fishing, crabbing, hunting, listening to music, bowling, horse...

Nov 10, 2022

James William Scarberry, 79 of Galena, MD, passed away at home Thursday, November 10, 2022.

Born in Richlands, VA, on August 4, 1943, he was the son of the late Clayton James and Frances June (McReynolds) Scarberry.

He retired from Chrysler working on the factory line.

James is survived by his grandchildren: Tony...

Nov 9, 2022

James Leon Groff, 83 of North East, MD, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Lancaster, PA, on March 23, 1939, he was the son of the late Ralph P. and Evelyn (Mowrer) Groff.

Jim was a retired truck driver.

He enjoyed wood working, traveling, motorcycles, going...

Nov 9, 2022

Charles “Charlie” Lee Karschner, 31 of Perryville, MD, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

He was born in Elkton, MD, on January 5, 1991.

He worked as a laborer and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Survivors include his parents: Calvin and Joyce (Bibey) Karschner of Perryville, MD; two brothers: Calvin M. Karschner, Jr. (Chelsea)...

Nov 7, 2022

Melody May Hutchins, 33 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in Elkton, on November 15, 1988.

Melody enjoyed drawing and painting.  Most of all she loved her children and cherished the time spent with them.

She is survived by her...

Nov 6, 2022

Gilbert Sherman Ewing, Jr., “Rocky”, 61 of Elkton, MD, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

He was born in Wilmington, DE, on January 15, 1961.

Rocky worked in lawn care, was a concrete finisher and enjoyed antiques.

He is survived by one daughter: Mandy Caldwell...

Nov 1, 2022

Edward James Fitzpatrick, Jr., 74 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, on April 29, 1948, he was the son of the late Edward James Fitzpatrick, Sr. and Catherine (Hess) Fitzpatrick.

He worked as a yard supervisor for Maryland Portable Concrete and really...

Oct 31, 2022

Steven Lewis Allen, 27 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022.

He was born in GA, on February 9, 1995.

Steven worked as a yard jockey for Frito Lay.

He enjoyed working on his cars, and loved mountain biking with his friends.  Steven was a wonderful father, loving son and brother. ...

Oct 30, 2022

Gary M. Bivens, 73 of Chesapeake City, MD, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Upper Darby, PA, on July 9, 1949, he was the son of the late Erven G. and Mary (McAndrew) Bivens.

Gary was a partner in Global Mechanical, Kennett Square, PA.

He...

Oct 25, 2022

James Conley Rinehart, 76 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Bud, WV, on October 13, 1946, he was the son of the late Harry Vinson Rinehart and Pauline May (Sizemore) Rinehart.

James served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the...

Oct 23, 2022

Alice Mae Buchanan, 91, of Elkton, MD, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022.

Born in Wilmington, Delaware on July 15, 1931, she was the daughter of the late James T. McClelland, Sr. and Emily E. (Greenwell) McClelland.

Her closest friends and family referred to her as AliMae and fondly remember her passion for cooking...

Oct 22, 2022

On October 22, 2022, Stephanie Marie Sheiko 65, passed away at Christiana Hospital, in Delaware, four days after having emergency surgery.

Stephanie was born in Baltimore, MD on December 19, 1956, the beloved oldest daughter of the late George Timothy Sheiko and the late Gloria Irene Sheiko (nee Seechuk). Stephanie was preceded in death by her older...

Oct 22, 2022

Richard Charles Baer, Sr., 68 of North East, MD, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at home.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on August 6, 1954, he was the son of the late Minnie Clarice Baer.

Richard worked as a home improvement contractor.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles, spending time in nature and animals.  He...

Oct 16, 2022

Melva Eileen Kincaid Simmers, 102, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 in the Accent Care Hospice section, Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. Born in Colora, MD, on September 14, 1920, she was the last living child of the late Charles Herman Kincaid and Louisa (Jourdan) Kincaid. Melva was the wife of the late Clyde Simmers who...