Obituaries

Jan 11, 2022

Frank T. Nutter, 87 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born on August 9, 1934, he was the son of the late Howard Rowe and Bessie (Pearl) Nutter. Frank was the husband of the late Betty Lou (Patterson) Nutter who passed July 15, 1993.

Jan 9, 2022

Phyllis Gale Norris, 88 of Rising Sun, MD formerly of Dundalk, MD, passed away at home Sunday, January 9, 2022.

Born in Kester, WV, on January 15, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Monroe and Ocie Gertrude (Smith) Carper. She was the wife of the late James Edward Norris who passed in 2019.

Jan 8, 2022

Jack Franklin Douglas, Sr., 91 of Elkton, MD, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in West Grove, PA, on April 18, 1930, he was the son of the late Troy Felix and Verna (Handy) Douglas.

He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the...

Jan 6, 2022

Dorothy “Dottie” Marie Leonard

ELKTON – In loving memory of Dorothy Marie Leonard, 80, of Elkton, Maryland.  Dorothy known as “Dottie” passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the Calvert Manor Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Rising Sun, Maryland.

Born on January 11, 1941 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of...

Dec 31, 2021

Donald Edward “Don” Comegys passed away from natural causes in Elkton, MD on December 31, 2021. He was 69 years old.

Born on June 21, 1952, Don graduated from North East High School. He was a lifelong resident of Cecil County, and was well known for his historical knowledge of the area, particularly his passion for waterfowl...

Dec 29, 2021

David John Kiebler, Jr. 76 of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Elkton, MD on May 18, 1945, he was the son of the late David Kiebler and the late Edith (Bowman) Clough.

He worked for Maryland Portable Concrete, Inc. as a Heavy Equipment Operator....

Dec 28, 2021

Gordon Joseph Bilodeau, Jr., 46 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Born May 4, 1975, he will be sadly missed by his Uncle Harold and Aunt Marlene Bradley of Elkton who raised him.

He attended Elkton High School where he played football and went to work after school....

Dec 28, 2021

Vincent Joseph “Jimmy” Bomba, 98 of North East, MD, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Wilmington, DE, on April 4, 1923, he was the son of the late Antonio and Josephine (DiPhilip) Bomba.  He was the husband of the late Bernadine Rose Bomba who passed May 2, 2017....

Dec 27, 2021

Elizabeth “Betsy” Ann Allen, 63 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at home surrounded by her beloved family.

Born in Portsmouth, NH, on February 24, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Julia (Croteau) Martin.

Elizabeth worked at The DE Hospital for the Chronically Ill, Smyrna, DE.  Elizabeth enjoyed...

Dec 25, 2021

John Ellwood Schneider, 92 of Elkton, MD, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021 in the Abbey Manor Assisted Living, Elkton, MD.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, he was born on October 13, 1929, the son of the late John H. and Hester (Bunker) Schneider.  He was the husband of the late Velma Belford Schneider.

He...

Dec 25, 2021

Reba Gay Reeves, 66 of Elkton, MD, died Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Fleetwood, NC, on May 26, 1955, she was the daughter of the late James Loss Hamby and Roxie (Church) Hamby.

Prior to her retirement, Reba worked as a cashier at Wawa.

She enjoyed listening...

Dec 24, 2021

Loretta Christine Justice, 89 of Elkton, MD, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Colmar, KY, on May 29, 1932, she was the daughter of the late James Hobart Parker and Mary M. (Peace) Parker.

Prior to her retirement, Loretta worked at Elkton Sparkler and Johnnie’s Restaurant. ...

Dec 24, 2021

Bonny Virginia Vanover, 77 of Elkton, MD, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in NJ, on July 22, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Mable Elizabeth (Seaver) Lambert.  She was the wife of the late Joel L. Vanover who passed February 4, 2018.

Bonny retired...

Dec 22, 2021

On December 22, 2021, Loki and Becky lost the greatest man they have ever known.  Dennis Lee Kennedy was a loving devoted father and husband, who always put his family first. He was the ultimate family man, provider and protector, even from his ICU hospital bed. One of Dennis’s last acts of love was to start the process for...

Dec 21, 2021

James Harvey White, II, 44 of Newark, DE, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

He was born in Wilmington, DE, on December 26, 1976.

James worked as a carpenter for New Images Construction.

He loved fishing, camping, and listening to country and bluegrass music.

Survivors include...

Dec 20, 2021

Lois Ruth (Clingen) McDowell, age 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 20, 2021. Lois was born to George and Edna Clingen in Glen Cove, Long Island, NY, on February 22, 1930. She graduated from Oyster Bay High School and while attending Houghton College, she met the love of her life, David Meredith McDowell....

Dec 19, 2021

Caitlyn Jean Johnson, 27 of North East, MD, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 19, 2021.

She was born in Elkton, MD, on May 5, 1994.

Caitlyn is survived by her parents:  Ron and Paula (Evans) Johnson; two sons: Layton Matthew and Leelan M-Albert Gerres; her fiancé: Matthew Lee Gerres; her sister: Chandis J. Johnson;...

Dec 18, 2021

Brenda “Susie” Gonzalez, 60 of Elkton, MD (born in Havre de Grace, MD), went to the Lord on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

Brenda is predeceased by: her sister: Sandra Laney and parents: John and Ellen (Harrigan) Huss. She is survived by her sister: Edna Rash (Newark, DE); brother: William Huss (Perryville, MD); nephews: Clinard Laney (Elkton, MD)...

Dec 18, 2021

Johannes Walter Sten, 87 of North East, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on August 1, 1934, he was the son of the late Johannes Aldolf Sten and Aili Augusta (Bohm) Sten.

Raised in Cecil County, he attended Elk Neck Elementary School and...

Dec 14, 2021

Raby "Wayne" Edwards, 67 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, he was born on September 25, 1954, the son of the late Raby Smith Edwards and Elizabeth Irene (Ewing) Edwards.

Wayne served his country proudly in the U.S. Marines, retiring...