Obituaries

Feb 1, 2022

Larry G. Barton Sr. of Elkton MD was just short of his 90th birthday when he was taken unexpectedly during the evening of Tuesday, February 01, 2022.

Larry was born to parents Otis and Grace Barton on March 26, 1932 in Harlan KY.

It was in elementary school that he met the love of his...

Feb 1, 2022

Martin “Marty” William Bouchelle, 59 of North East, MD, passed away at home Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

Marty was born in Havre De Grace, MD, on September 28, 1962.

He was a mechanic who enjoyed working on motorcycles and cars.

He is survived by his children: Holly Brumbley of Willards, MD, Jessica Bouchelle...

Jan 31, 2022

Rodney James Maenner, 47 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 surrounded by his loving family and friends in the Harbor Hospital, Baltimore, MD.

He was born in Baltimore, MD on September 26, 1974.

Rodney was a foreman at DXI, Churchville, MD.  In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, watching...

Jan 30, 2022

Marshall “Michael” Lee Patchell, Jr., age 61, loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather, died unexpectedly on January 30, 2022, at his home.

Michael was born October 16, 1960 to Kathleen McCann Patchell and Marshall Patchell.  He lived his life in Charlestown and loved the river lifestyle, including boating, crabbing with his Dad, fishing with his Uncle Alan,...

Jan 29, 2022

George William Allred, Jr., 71, of North East, MD, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at home with his loving family by his side.

Born in Washington, DC, on July 15, 1950, he was the son of the late George William Allred, Sr. and the late Leslie Porter (Baker) Allred.

Prior to his retirement, George...

Jan 27, 2022

Frank P. Gorecki, Sr., 83 of Charlestown, MD, died Thursday, January 27, 2022 at home.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on August 13, 1938, he was the son of the late Frank Edward Gorecki and Frances (Cyhanuck) Gorecki.  He was the husband of the late Emma Marie (Watson) Gorecki who preceded him on August 11, 2015.

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Jan 23, 2022

James J. Maziarz, 70, of North East, MD and formerly of Eatontown, NJ, passed away on January 23, 2022 after an illness.

Jim was born in Utica, NY in 1951 and graduated from Hartwick College in 1973. He moved to Eatontown in 1977 and worked for the Department of the Army at Fort Monmouth. Jim met his...

Jan 22, 2022

Mary Ann Bowers, 93 of North East, MD, died Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in North East, MD, on December 11, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John Summerfield Dean, Sr. and the late Elizabeth (Kibler) Dean Bakeoven.

Mary Ann, a homemaker, previously worked at Elk...

Jan 21, 2022

With deep sadness we announce that Sadik Mohammed, our loved son, brother, and friend passed unexpectedly on Friday, January 21, 2022, while in the hospital. Sadik was 20 years old.

He was born in Korlebu, Ghana.  He had lived in Boston, MA, Delaware, Utah, and Maryland.

Sadik graduated from Elkton High School and the Cecil...

Jan 21, 2022

Steven “Bear” M. Swift, 65 of Elkton, MD, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022.

Born in Newport News, VA, on July 12, 1956, he was the son of the late Milford and Geraldine (Payne) Swift.

Prior to his retirement, Steve worked as a truck mechanic.

He was a member of the Outsiders Motorcycle...

Jan 19, 2022

Katie Nicole Vernon, 32 of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

She was born in Newark, DE, on May 21, 1989.

Katie is survived by her husband: Jose Leon; children: Ava and Dominic Leon; mother: Stephanie (Heverin) Bishop; father: Robert Vernon; siblings: Carey Jo, Brittany and Timothy Bishop; maternal grandmother: Mary Heverin; paternal...

Jan 19, 2022

Carol Ann Walter

Born – February 19, 1944     Passed away – January 19, 2022 at Union Hospital

Carol was the oldest of six children of Franklin L. Walter Sr. and Barbara J. Walter.  Carol’s father Franklin passed away in 2016.  Barbara, her mother is still living at 95.  Carol’s siblings: Connie Windle, three nieces, one...

Jan 18, 2022

Frances Loretta Reeth, 84 of North East, MD, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

She was born in NY on May 24, 1937.

Frances was the wife of the late William George Reeth, Sr. who passed January 1, 2000.

Prior to her retirement, she worked in nursing. ...

Jan 18, 2022

Joyce "Judy" Arlene Elmer, 77 of North East, MD, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in Elkton, on September 22, 1944, the daughter of the late John B. Sr. and Ethel (Ward) Elmer.

Judy worked at the Bata Shoe Factory and the Maryland Manor Motel, North...

Jan 18, 2022

Norma Jean Cliff, 86 of Newark, DE, formerly of North East, MD passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Elkton Nursing and Rehab, Elkton, MD.

Born in Charlestown, MD, on July 28, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Idella G. (Norman) Jones.

Norma retired from Aberdeen Proving Ground after 20...

Jan 17, 2022

Elizabeth Anne Kille Shamrock Tice,(Betty Anne), 88, passed on January 17, 2022. Elizabeth was born April 6, 1933 in Salem, NJ, to Milton and Naomi Kille and raised in Penns Grove, NJ. Her affiliation with the Methodist Church began early, as her mother was the organist and youth choir director of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Penns Grove, NJ....

Jan 14, 2022

Barbara Kay Neaton, 68 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Bedford, PA, on January 17, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Shirley (Reighard) and Glenn E. Holler, Sr.

She retired from the Maryland Department of Social Services. Barbara enjoyed living life...

Jan 14, 2022

Jean Dorothy Havens, 85 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at home surrounded by family.

Born in Wilmington, DE, on July 30, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Harry Edwin and Dorothy Virginia (Granger) Blomquist.

Jean spent many years as a nurse working at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE, Devine...

Jan 13, 2022

Bonnie Jean Boyer, 77 of Chesapeake Isle North East, MD, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022.

Born in Chester, PA on October 31, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Charles Snyder and Jean Elizabeth (Truett) Snyder. Bonnie’s greatest love and priority was her family. She also did the accounting for her father’s car business,...

Jan 11, 2022

Robert Gwyn Edwards, 68 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Wilmington, DE, on January 12, 1953, he was the son of the late Raymond T. and Elsie V. (Perkins) Edwards.

He was the President of Iron Hill Pallet, Inc.

Robert enjoyed music,...