Obituaries

Dec 11, 2021

Margaret Carole Letts, 79 of North East, MD, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 in the Calvert Manor Healthcare Center, Rising Sun, MD.

Born in Elkton, MD, on June 2, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Miller) Holmes.

Margaret retired from Upper Bay with over 20 years of service in...

Dec 10, 2021

Ronald Alan Hosier, 61 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on December 15, 1959, he was the son of the late Ralph and Nancy (Brown) Hosier.

He enjoyed helping others and before his retirement worked as a Truck Driver....

Dec 8, 2021

Keijo E. Karppinen, 90 of Waynesboro, PA, formerly of Rising Sun, MD passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in Quincy Village, Waynesboro, PA.

Born in Philadelphia, PA on July 6, 1931, he was the son of the late Helmi (Naukkarinen) and Jack Karppinen.

A graduate of the class of 1948 from North East High School,...

Dec 7, 2021

Anna L. Triantafillos, 73 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Abbey Manor Assisted Living, Elkton, MD.

Born in Washington D.C., on March 25, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Talmage and Betty Lou (Collier) Grundler.

Anna retired after serving many years in the nursing field.  She had served at...

Dec 4, 2021

Fannie Hyman, 91 of North East, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 4, 2021.

Born in McBee, SC, on April 30, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Fannie Knox, the last of 15 children.

Fannie retired as a cook from Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, She...

Dec 2, 2021

Jane Wilson Bunting, 96 of Hances Point, North East, MD passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021. She was the co-owner and operator, along with her husband Scott, of the North East News Shop for over 30 years, retiring in 1987.

Born in Oxford, PA on November 19, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Samuel...

Nov 26, 2021

Thomas R. Gill, 72 of Elkton, MD, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021.

Born in Ryan, OK, on May 21, 1949, he was the son of the late Richard Lee and Alice Bertha (Reynolds) Gill.

Tom worked as an electrician.

He was passionate about baseball and was a very talented player.  Cal Ripken...

Nov 25, 2021

Chelsey Gail Childress, 28 of North East, MD, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021.  She left us too soon due to her struggle with addiction.

She was born in Elkton, MD on April 5, 1993.

Chelsey is survived by her mother: Cathy Ellen (Fuller) Swartz (Brent); her father:  Barry Kenneth Childress: six siblings: Michael Vincenti,...

Nov 24, 2021

Kevin W. Culley, 50 of Colora, MD, passed away at home Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

Born in Elkton, MD, on September 20, 1971, he was the son of Thelma Ann (Levering) Culley of Rising Sun, MD and the late Robert James Culley.

He worked for the Maryland Department of Transportation on I95 for 16 years....

Nov 24, 2021

Judy Ann Morris went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

She was born in Cecil County, Maryland on November 12th, 1947. Judy was preceded in death by her one and only love, Horace Murray and many dear and special friends.

Judy was a dedicated and devoted participant of Bayside Community...

Nov 23, 2021

Richard Larry Comer, 72 of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Perry Point VA Medical Center, Perry Point, MD.

He was born in Havre de Grace, MD, on March 23, 1949.

Larry served his country proudly during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Navy.  He was part of the first crew...

Nov 23, 2021

Patricia Ann Land, 72 of Elkton, MD, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family Tuesday, November 23, 2021.

Born in Elkton, MD, on August 4, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Promutico) Andress.

Patricia retired from Terumo after 44 years of service.  Christmas was her favorite...

Nov 22, 2021

Tonya Rachel Sawyers, 45 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Hampton, VA, on August 1, 1976.

Prior to her retirement, Tonya worked as a medical assistant at Perry Point VA Medical Center, Perry Point, MD.  She was a member of...

Nov 22, 2021

Joseph G. Letts, Sr., 76 of Charlestown, MD, passed Monday, November 22, 2021 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton, on May 28, 1945, the son of the late Charles G. and Charlotte Mae (Lyons) Letts.

Joe served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during...

Nov 22, 2021

Elsie Lewis Isaac, 98 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in PA, on September 6, 1923, she was the daughter of the late George Arielous Lewis and Mary Oliva (Hess) Lewis.  She was the wife of the late Fred Isaac who passed January 25, 1966....

Nov 21, 2021

Joseph Willard Stewart, 68 of North East, MD, died Sunday, November 21, 2021.

Born in PA, on July 11, 1953, he was the son of the late Willard T. and Phyllis Marie (Buslovich) Stewart.

Joe retired after many years working as a pipefitter.  In his spare time he enjoyed motorcycles.

He is survived...

Nov 16, 2021

Alvin Richard Patchin, 76 of North East, MD, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in St. Paul, MN, on October 8, 1945, he was the son of the late Dorothy Thole.

Alvin served his country proudly as a Medic in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War....

Nov 15, 2021

Kevin Michael Bodkin, Sr., 59 of Darlington, MD, died Monday, November 15, 2021.

Born in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, on April 7, 1962, he was the son of the late Glessnor Clyde and Giesha (Feil) Bodkin.

Kevin worked as a drywall contractor.  He enjoyed boating, crabbing, fishing, anything to do with being on the water. ...

Nov 12, 2021

Mildred “Millie” Holdway, 91 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 at home.

Born in Elkton, MD on May 20, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Eva Janice (Brown) Hammer.

Before retirement, Millie worked at Lewis Market, J.J. Newberry’s and Cut & Sew. She enjoyed watching baseball, reading...

Nov 11, 2021

Rev. Woodrow John Franklin Fannin, 72 of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Welch, WV, on December 13, 1948, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Mary Frances (Darras) Fannin.

The founder and pastor of Dogwood Baptist Church for 25 years,...