Obituaries

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,...

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...