Obituaries

Jan 23, 2023

Frances Phyllis Baker, 75 of Conowingo, MD, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 in the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center-UM, Bel Air, MD.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on April 5, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Joseph S. Misotti and Philomena (Martino) Misotti. She was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph J. Misotti.

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Jan 17, 2023

Lawson David Stacy, 77 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at home after a short illness.

Born in Jolo, WV, on September 2, 1945, he was the son of the late Lawson and Irene (Baker) Stacy.

Lawson retired from General Motors August 1, 2000 after 33 years of service. After retirement...

Jan 15, 2023

Anita Story Delp, 53 of North East, MD, passed away suddenly of unknown cause into the arms of Jesus at home on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

Born in West Helena, AR on January 7, 1970, she was the daughter of Frances Story and the late, William “Bud” Story.

Anita had a passion for working with...

Jan 15, 2023

Frankie Lee Upperco, 82 of Perryville, MD, passed away at home Sunday, January 15, 2023.

Born in Slate Creek in Grundy, VA on July 5, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Ted and Marjorie Violet (Blankenship) Marcum. She was the wife of the late, Lee D. Upperco who passed October 28, 2019.

Before...

Jan 14, 2023

Linda Marie Kowalski, 59 of Port Deposit, MD, passed away at home Saturday, January 14, 2023.

Born in DE on April 12, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Mary Celene (Dubil) and Edward Joseph Kowalski, Jr.

Linda worked as a Tech in Duplication Graphics & Receiving at Cecil College for nearly 40 years....

Jan 14, 2023

Ethel M. Steady, 81 formerly of Elkton, MD passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 in the Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation, Culpeper, VA.

Born in Elkton, MD, on August 12, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Albert Rhoades and Edna (Simpers) Rhoades Musgrove. She was the wife of the late, David Richard Steady who passed May...

Jan 12, 2023

On Thursday, January 12, 2023, Edward Gillespie (Gill) Gray, III, age 73, of North East, MD passed away at home.

Gill was born January 20, 1950 in Aberdeen, MD. He was the son of Edward G. Gray, Jr. and Nellie Mercer Gray.

He is survived by his son, Edward G. (Sonny) Gray, IV, his daughters...

Jan 12, 2023

Judith Ann Gonce, 69 of Perryville, MD, passed away at home Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Born in Elkton, MD, on May 18, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Walter C. Heath, Sr. and Theresa (Reynolds) Heath.

Before retirement Judith worked as an accounting clerk for the State of Delaware. She loved spending time...

Jan 11, 2023

Ashlee Anne Pearson passed away suddenly on January 11, 2023. She lived a whirlwind life of love, laughter, sun and music. She enjoyed boating, concerts, bonfires, singing, was a master tambourine player, and loved a movie day cozied up on the couch. Her absence will be felt by all but her legacy lives on through her daughter, Anna Lue...

Jan 11, 2023

Suzann Simpers Barker, 93 of Charlestown, MD, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in the Senator Bob Hooper Hospice House, Forest Hill, MD.

Born in Upland, PA, on June 20, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Merle W. and Bess K. (Fickes) Simpers.  She was the wife of the late Ernest Clay Barker who preceded...

Jan 11, 2023

Kenneth Harold Porter, age 79 of North East, MD, passed away on January 11, 2023 surrounded by his family at the Elkton Care and Rehab Center, Elkton, MD.

Born in Richlands, VA, on March 27, 1943, he was the son of the late James E. Sr. and Mabel (Sawyers) Porter.  He grew up in the coal mining...

Jan 10, 2023

Alma Dean Taylor, 82 of Port Deposit, MD, passed away at home, Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Born in Smithfield, TN, on August 12, 1940, she was the daughter of the late, James A. and Mattie Frances (Cook) Lawson. She was also the wife of the late, Duane H. Taylor who passed July 27, 2014.

Alma...

Jan 3, 2023

Leslie C. Paris Jr. (Wes), 70, of North East, Maryland passed away peacefully on January 3, 2023. Born in Elkton and a lifetime resident of Cecil County, Wes was the son of the late Les Sr. and Miriam Paris.

Wes was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed, traveling and spending time with friends and family. In his...

Jan 3, 2023

Mary Ulary, 87 of North East, MD, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Unionville, PA on February 9, 1935, she was the daughter of the late, Charles B. Burnett and Eleanor Mae Davis and the wife of the late, George H. Ulary who passed February 9, 1996....

Jan 1, 2023

Martin Wayne Stroupe, 70 of Charlestown, MD, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 in the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center-UM, Bel Air, MD.

Born in Wytheville, VA, on June 19, 1952, he was the son of the late Garland Sylvester and Mary Grace (Sexton) Stroupe.

He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. After discharge...

Dec 30, 2022

Harvey Edward Renshaw, 94, of North East, Md passed away peacefully surrounded by family, December 30, 2022 at his home in Hances Point.

Born May 27, 1928, Harvey was raised in Easton, MD. A patriotic man, his deep concern over the events of World War ll led him to enlist in the United States Navy out of...

Dec 29, 2022

Virginia Thompson Power

Age 84

Rev. Virginia “Ginny” Thompson Power, of Newark, DE, formerly of East Lansdowne, PA went home to her beloved God on Thursday, December 29, 2022. She was a woman of strong faith who carried out God’s work.

Ginny worked as an accountant until her calling to become a pastor. ...

Dec 26, 2022

Alice Pearl Fauver, 75 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Wilmington, DE, on September 22, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Helene (Akins) Fauver.

Pearl retired from Emory Hill Real Estate where she worked as an Accounts Manager....

Dec 25, 2022

Harold E. Letts, 81 of Elkton, MD, formerly of Zion, MD, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 in the Abbey Manor Assisted Living, Elkton, MD.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton, on January 3, 1941, the son of the late David and Osa (Wharton) Letts.   He was the husband of the late...

Dec 20, 2022

Clifford L. Penland, 94 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in McComas, WV, on November 20, 1928, he was the son of the late Obadiah and Celeia Penland.  He was the husband for 65 years to Margaret Ann (Fabinski) Penland who passed away September 16,...