Obituaries

Jul 17, 2022

Willard Richard “Ollie” Slicer, 84 of Charlestown, MD, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 in Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD, with his niece Donna Rae by his side.

Born November 26, 1937 in Oxford, PA, he graduated from Oxford High School in 1957. Ollie served his country proudly in the U.S. Army from 1962-1965, stationed in...

Jul 13, 2022

Kevin Carlyle Cline, 38 of Elkton, MD, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

He was born July 15, 1983.

Kevin worked for DW Reeves Welding & Crane Services for over 15 years.

Kevin was an amazing person and was loved by everyone. He was well known in Cecil County and had...

Jul 10, 2022

Joseph “JJ” Martinuk, 37 of West Chester, PA formerly of Elkton, MD, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

Born on December 30, 1984, he was the son of Joseph (Anita) Martinuk of Elkton, MD and Terri Martinuk of West Chester, PA.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving daughter:...

Jul 6, 2022

Dalton Keith High, 27 of North East, MD, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.

He was born in Pottstown, PA, on February 3, 1995.

Dalton was the owner/operator of Dalton Ent. LLC, a landscaping company.  He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, boating, snowboarding, wake boarding, water skiing and snowmobiling.

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Jul 4, 2022

Lois passed away on July 4th. After graduation from high school she went to work for the federal government for 32 years. Her first job was at the Navy Yard in Washington. Her 2nd was at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Her 3rd was with the Defense Communication Agency in Arlington, VA. Her 4th and final was with the Defense Nuclear...

Jun 30, 2022

Mary Jane “Molly” Culbertson, 77 years old of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Born in Wilmington, DE, Molly grew up spending her summers and many weekends at “The Bluff” on Oldfield Point sailing the Elk River; and she returned to make Cecil County her home for most of her adult life.

Molly...

Jun 28, 2022

Brian Keith Hicks, 55 of Colora, MD, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Visitation will be held Friday, July 1, 2022 beginning at 12:00 noon at Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 South Main Street, North East, MD.  Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm.

Interment will follow in...

Jun 27, 2022

David Edward Peirson, II, 40 of Wilmington, DE, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022.

He was born in West Chester, PA, on October 3, 1981 and was a graduate of Wilmington Friends School, Class of 2000.  He attended Del Tech until his enlistment in the United States Marine Corp in 2001 to 2005.  Dave served as an...

Jun 26, 2022

Tammi Elaine Kennedy, 51 of Elkton, MD, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 in the Elkton Nursing and Rehab Center, Elkton, MD.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, she was born on October 7, 1970.

Tammi worked as a Client Relation Specialist with Discover Card.

Tammi loved the beach, comedy movies and spending time...

Jun 23, 2022

Susan Aldine Basham, 54 of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Elkton, MD, on June 10, 1968, she was the daughter of the late Eddie and Evelyn (Reynolds) Basham.

She was employed at Smithfield Foods and had previously worked for Walmart both in North East,...

Jun 22, 2022

Larry L. Truslow, Sr., 79 of North East, MD, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

Born in Port Deposit, MD, on January 17, 1943, he was the son of the late Frank and Gaverella (Snelling) Truslow.

Larry retired after 20 years at Wiley Manufacturing, Port Deposit, MD. He then continued working with 28 years of...

Jun 20, 2022

Noah Conrey Day, 22 of Elkton, MD, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 20, 2022 in Ocean City, MD.

Born on March 26, 2000, he was the son of Carrie M. and Shawn Day.

Noah was an equipment operator for Savage Services in Delaware City, DE. He was a member and past Lieutenant of the...

Jun 20, 2022

Ruth S. McMillan, 88 passed away Monday, June 20, 2022.

Born Thelma Ruth Snodgrass in Pageton, WV, on February 2, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John and Annie (Bridgeman) Snodgrass and loving wife of 58 years to Robert L. McMillan.

Ruth was a homemaker who enjoyed family, traveling, playing bingo and collecting...

Jun 19, 2022

Arnold Lindsay Racine, Jr., 66 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 with his family by his side.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton, on July 15, 1955, the son of the late Arnold L. Racine, Sr. and Diane Mayhugh Racine.

He worked as a certified welder...

Jun 17, 2022

Thomas Woodward Trainer, III, 85 of North East, MD, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Chester, PA, on September 9, 1936, he was the son of the late Thomas Woodward Trainer Jr. and Helen Shaw (Price) Trainer.

Thomas was named after his grandfather, Thomas Woodward...

Jun 17, 2022

Curtis James Johnson, “JJ” 69 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022.

Born in WV, on February 17, 1953, he was the son of the late Curtis E. and Norma Lee (Simms) Johnson.

JJ was an automotive salesman, working for Tristate Ford and Ramsay Ford in Elkton, MD.  He was a member...

Jun 11, 2022

Ronald Erwin Ralston, 65 of North East, MD, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 in the Christiana Care-Accent Care, Newark, DE.

Born in Elkton, MD, on October 1, 1956, he was the son of the late Erwin Francis and E. May (Bowlsbey) Ralston.

Ronald served his country proudly retiring from the U.S. Marines as a...

May 28, 2022

Shayna Leighann Armstrong, 28 of North East, MD, died Saturday, May 28, 2022 in the Christiana Care-Accent Care, Newark, DE.

She was born in Newark, DE, on October 8, 1993.

Shayna was a member of the Bay Side Community Network, who enjoyed going to Wal Mart, Wa Wa, shopping, music, dancing and people watching! She...

May 26, 2022

Benjamin Bruce Williams, Jr. gained his heavenly wings on May 26, 2022, after a long illness. Ben was born on February 25, 1946 to parents Alice (Briscoe) and Benjamin Williams, Sr. in North East, Maryland.

Ben graduated from North East High School class of 1964, where he played basketball. He was a great basketball player and had...

May 26, 2022

Rev. Perry O. Grose, Jr., 72 of Rising Sun, MD, died Thursday, May 26, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born in Bluefield, WV, on November 4, 1949, he was the son of the late Perry O., Sr. and Ethel (Morris) Grose.

He pastored the Harvest Pentecostal Church, Bay View, MD. for 36...