Obituaries

Kenneth Jackson Pugh

Dec 19, 2022

Kenneth Jackson Pugh, 73 of North East, MD passed away in Walkersville MD on Monday, December 19, 2022 where he resided with his daughter Cassie, son in law Tom and their three kids Keegan, Ryan and Grace.

Born in West Jefferson, NC, on January 22, 1949, he was the son of the late Andrew Jackson and Nona...

Kathleen (Grubb) Owens

Dec 19, 2022

Kathleen Grubb Owens, 97 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022.

Born in Battle Creek, NE, on April 4, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Claude S. and Phoebe S. (Cornett) Grubb.  She was the wife of the late Alfred M. Owens who died on February 2, 2005.

Mrs. Owens...

Dwayne Robert Long

Dec 15, 2022

Dwayne Robert Long, 61 of Elkton, MD, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 15, 2022.

He was born in Wilmington, DE, on November 17, 1961.

Dwayne worked as a heavy equipment operator for 30 years at Interstate Construction.  He was currently working for Nichols Excavating.

He was a very talented guitar player; was...

Richard D. Mcdaniel, Jr.

Dec 13, 2022

Richard D. McDaniel, Jr., 75 of North East, MD, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, on November 9, 1947, he was the son of the late Richard D. McDaniel, Sr. and Sara (Pusey) McDaniel.

Richard served his country proudly in the U.S. Army.

Prior to his retirement, he was...

Lois Irene (Harrington) Seiler

Dec 13, 2022

Lois Irene Seiler, 72 of Peach Bottom, PA, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 in the Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA.

Born in Smith County, VA, on December 12, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Clifford Harrington and Marylou (Young) Harrington.

Lois enjoyed reading her bible and listening to services on the...

Steven Matthew Haley

Nov 30, 2022

Steven Matthew Haley, 51 of North East, MD, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

He was born in Havre de Grace, MD, on July 26, 1971.

Steven served his country proudly in the U.S. Army, stationed in Italy during Desert Storm.

He was working as a supervisor for Smithfield, North East, MD.

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Ketankumar Champakbhai Patel

Nov 30, 2022

Ketankumar C. Patel, 46 of Newark, DE, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 2, 2022 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 South Main Street, North East, MD.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 10:00 am at the funeral home....

Carolyn H. (Herron) Erikson

Nov 25, 2022

Carolyn H. Erikson, 90 of Elkton, MD, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 in the Laurelwood Healthcare Center, Elkton, MD.

Born in Wilmington, DE, on April 26, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Mark Wayne and Mary Bertha (Hallman) Herron.

Prior to her retirement, Carolyn worked as a kindergarten teacher.

She...

Robert Earl Phillips

Nov 21, 2022

Robert Earl Phillips, 100 of Charlestown, MD, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022.

Born in Mechanics Valley, near North East, MD, on March 6, 1922, he was the son of the late Earl and Theresa (Hammond) Phillips.  He was the husband of the late Rebecca E. (Cooper) Phillips who passed on December 18, 2018.

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Doris Elene (Epling) Doyle

Nov 19, 2022

Doris Elene Doyle, 85 of Elkton, MD, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on September 24, 1937, in Lookout, KY, she lived in Cecil County for over 70 years.  Doris was a woman of deep faith.  She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses...

Rosalee Combs

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...

Margaret K. "Peggy" (Friedrichsen) Bomba

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...

Erma Doris (Elbon) Deputy

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....

Ella Mae (Williams) Heath

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...

Kory Alexander Capossere

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...

Christopher Michael Starling

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”...

William Clark Boyce, Sr.

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...

James William Scarberry

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...

James Leon Groff

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...

Charles Lee Karschner

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)...