Obituaries

Aug 2, 2021

Larry K. Buckland, 71 of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Hinton, WV, on January 21, 1950, he was the son of the late Paul Thomas Buckland and Emma Jean (Willey) Buckland.

Larry worked as a heavy equipment operator for the State of...

Jul 30, 2021

James R. West, 90 formerly of North East MD passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 in the Ware Presbyterian Home, Oxford, PA.

Born in Marion, VA, on July 20, 1931, he was the son of the late Floyd and Elsie (Shelton) West.

James served his country proudly in the U.S. Army and U.S. Marines during...

Jul 27, 2021

Judith Ann Wheeler, 66 of North East, MD, died Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at home.

She was born in Harford County, MD, on September 17, 1954.

Judy was a resident of Chesapeake Care Resources (CCR) for 29 years.

She is survived by her step-mother: Cynthia Wheeler and was preceded in death by her...

Jul 26, 2021

Alice C. Valinote (nee: McMenamin) passed away July 26, 2021 in Elkton, MD.

Born in Philadelphia PA on February 27, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Ward) & Francis McMenamin.

Alice was predeceased by her husband, William J Valinote Sr. & her brothers, Francis (Mick) McMenamin, and John (Jackie) McMenamin.

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Jul 24, 2021

John William Miller, 54 of North East, MD, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 in the Seasons Hospice Unit at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Elkton, MD, on November 1, 1966, he was the son of the late Robert Hurley Miller, Sr. and Esther A. "Judy" (Heverin) Miller.

Prior to his retirement, John worked...

Jul 23, 2021

Tina Marie Blevins, 57 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in Elkton on July 2, 1964, the daughter of the late James and Jacqueline J. (Dick) Casteel.

Tina enjoyed sewing, gardening, crafting and dancing in...

Jul 21, 2021

Darlene Deaver Temple, 57 of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, MD, she was born on August 27, 1963, the daughter of the late Robert O. and Patricia A. (Hubbard) Deaver.

Darlene worked as a general manager in food service.  She...

Jul 20, 2021

Maxmillion “Max” Hellstern, Jr., 57 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Wilmington, DE, on August 11, 1963.

Max served his country proudly in the U.S. Army.  He worked as a general contractor as an owner of Premier Plastering.

A...

Jul 17, 2021

Victoria Jean Wilmoth, 29 of Elkton, MD, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, she was born on April 30, 1992.

Survivors include her husband: Shannon Wilmoth, son: Braylon Wyatt Woods Wilmoth, parents:  Virgil Woods, Sr. and Vickie (Whitt) Woods, brother: Virgil Woods, Jr., and sister: Virginia Woods all of Elkton,...

Jul 13, 2021

Christine Dain Ellerton

(9/19/1951 - 7/13/2021)

Free to fly on wind,

to catch the breeze,

floating where I please.

Free to shine with the sun,

to light up the day

my own way.

Free without my body,

to live on in...

Jul 13, 2021

Joseph “Joey” and “Joey Bear” Sterling Clark, 29 of North East, MD, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD.

He was born in Baltimore, MD, on August 11, 1991.

Joey worked as a CBD Specialist in the cannabis industry.

He enjoyed photography, horror movies, Star Wars,...

Jul 12, 2021

Fred Joseph Basiago, 69 of Perryville, MD, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at home.

Born in Summit Hill, PA, on February 19, 1952, he was the son of the late Fred and Wanda Basiago.

Fred worked as a salesman in the textile industry.  He also worked as a private pilot.  Flying was his favorite...

Jul 8, 2021

Christopher Paul Barrick, 51, of North East, MD, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021.

He was born in Baltimore, MD, on March 9, 1970.

Chris worked in advertising for many years in the Baltimore area, handling important clients including the Maryland Lottery and Capital One.  He enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting and snow skiing and cherished...

Jul 4, 2021

Barbara Allen Simpers, 83 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Mountain City, TN, on August 21, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Mary (Moody) Owens.

Prior to her retirement, Barbara spent many years working as a Certified Nursing...

Jun 30, 2021

Virginia Ann Ewing, 74 of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Frostburg, MD, on May 21, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Sherman and Anna (Miller) Ewing.

Virginia was a graduate of NEHS class of 1966. To further her education, she...

Jun 30, 2021

Ada Mae Shelley, 72 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Cecil County, on January 17, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Ella (Brown) Perkins.  She was the wife of the late Richard P. Shelley who passed April 1, 2013.

Ada...

Jun 30, 2021

Anna L. Meck, 76 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Elkton, MD, on February 13, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Estella Meck.

Anna worked at Bata Shoe in Belcamp, MD and also at RMR in Elkton, MD.

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Jun 29, 2021

Jay Harry Briscoe, 55 of North East, MD, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in North East, MD on April 28, 1966, he was the son of the late Chris Ann Briscoe.

Jay worked as a counselor for Shore Haven, Elkton, MD and was a graduate of...

Jun 25, 2021

Jamie Lynn Dougall, 41 of Elkton, MD, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

She was born in Langley Park, MD, on July 9, 1979.

Jamie worked at Amazon in Order Fulfillment.

She is survived by her son: Dale Dougall, Jr.; father: Michael A. Calhoun; brother: Michael...

Jun 25, 2021

Edna Hamilton Miller, 88 of Keithley Lane, North East, MD, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 after a short illness.

Born in Elk Neck, MD, on April 14, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Mary Keithley and niece of the late, Emily and Helen Keithley.

Edna was a Bus Driver for Cecil County...