Obituaries

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...

Feb 12, 2023

Raymond Benjamin Ellingsworth, Jr., 62 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Born in Wilmington, DE, on February 26, 1960, he was the son of the late Raymond B. Ellingsworth, Sr. and Ann Elizabeth (Manlove) Ellingsworth.

He worked as a pipefitter for 22 years for Composite USA.  He had also worked for...

Feb 9, 2023

Patricia Ann Yanchulis, 70 of Elkton, MD, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

Born in NC, on August 14, 1952, she was the daughter of the late William Robert Moore and Helen (McCraw) Moore.  She was the wife of the late William Joseph Yanchulis who preceded her in death in 2008.

Patricia was...

Feb 7, 2023

Connie S. Demond, 70 of Elkton, MD, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

She was born in Marion, VA, on July 24, 1952.  Prior to her retirement, Connie worked at Delaware Park.

Survivors include her grandchildren: Cloey Demond, Antonio "AJ" Demond, Elyssa Reynolds, Mark Reynolds Jr.; her mother: Kathleen (Campbell) Kirk of Marion,...

Feb 6, 2023

Mabel Conrad England, 95 of Sebring, FL, formerly of North East, MD passed away Monday, February 6th.

Born in Colora, MD, on June 2, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Bertha (Astle) Conrad.  She was the wife of Albert A. England who passed October 12, 2020.

She was a Secretary...

Feb 5, 2023

Dale L. Gehman, Sr., 75 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE after a long illness.

Born in Lancaster, PA, on November 14, 1947, he was the son of the late Elmer T. and Mildred Louise (Beltz) Gehman.

Dale served his country proudly in the U.S....

Jan 31, 2023

K. Marie Grubb, 94 of Bay View, near North East, MD, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

A lifelong resident of North East, she was born July 27, 1928, the daughter of the late John W. and Martha Elizabeth (Williams) Gamble.  Marie was the beloved wife of the late...

Jan 24, 2023

Bernice Elizabeth Scott, 87 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Lansing, NC, on April 17, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Will and Celia (Stike) Eldreth.

Before retirement, Bernice worked as a school bus aide for Jim Bench. She was a...