Obituaries

Sep 7, 2021

Frankie Ray Greer, a lifelong resident of DE passed away on September 7, 2021 at Union Hospital, Elkton MD.

Frankie was born on 3/11/1971 to Louise and Ray Greer. Although born with Spina Bifida, Frankie was very active throughout his life. As a young child he adapted to not being able to stand by using his upper...

Sep 5, 2021

Paul J. Lilly, 83 of Elkton, MD, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Whitby, WV, on January 30, 1938, he was the son of the late Oscar B. Lilly, Sr. and Laura (O'Neil) Lilly.

Paul retired from NVF, Newark, DE as a supervisor.

He...

Sep 2, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Humphries, 93 of Havre de Grace, MD, our “Honey” went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 2, 2021.

A loving mother, grandma and great grandma, she was born in Port Deposit, MD, on February 16, 1928.

Mary retired from Perry Point VA Medical Center after many years of service in...

Sep 1, 2021

Gerald Kenneth “Jerry” Hudson, 76 of North East, MD, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.

Born in North Wilkesboro, NC, on April 13, 1945, he was the son of the late William and Opal (Blevins) Hudson.

Jerry attended North East High School, 1963-64, he went back and forth to Sparta, NC during his...

Aug 31, 2021

Gertha Adrine Blevins, 95 of North East, MD, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at home.

Born in NC, on November 12, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Isaac Spencer Blevins, Sr. and Ola (Pope) Blevins.

Gertha retired after many years of service at Bata Shoe, Belcamp, MD.

She enjoyed reading,...

Aug 31, 2021

Kenith Eldon Ayers, 83 of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at home.

Born in Zenith, WV, on June 15, 1938, he was the son of the late Leland and Claudine (Neel) Ayers.  He was the husband of the late Patricia Ann Ayers who passed October 5, 2020.

Kenith retired from West...

Aug 30, 2021

Mark Allen Scarborough, 60 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton, on March 15, 1961 and graduated from North East High School in 1979.

Prior to his disability, he worked for Cecil County Public Works and the Town of Elkton.

Aug 29, 2021

Nancy Ann Haines, 86 of Elkton, MD, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 in the Elkton Nursing and Rehab Center, Elkton, MD.

Born in Hartford, CT on June 14, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Jenny (Sweet) Furness.

Nancy retired from Union Hospital of Cecil County, Elkton, MD as a nursing...

Aug 24, 2021

Jimmie Dale Taylor, 75 of North East, MD, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

Born in Elizabethton, TN, on August 31, 1945, he was the son of the late Okie C. and Mildred Irene (Patterson) Taylor.

Mr. Taylor retired from Port Contractors in Wilmington, where he worked as a heavy equipment operator.  He was...

Aug 20, 2021

Shirley Ann Sanders Riley, 72 of Elkton, MD, formerly of Tuscaloosa, AL, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at home with her family by her side.

She was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, on February 27, 1949, the daughter of the late Arthur Edward and the late Nora Lee (Simmons) Sanders.  She was the wife of 53...

Aug 17, 2021

Robert Michael Dominick, 80 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Baltimore, MD on February 25, 1941, he was the son of the late Alfred and Louise (Yeager) Dominick.

He retired from the Printing Office in Washington, D.C. Robert grew up on the Magothy...

Aug 11, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of David Lee Gilbert, Sr. announce his unexpected passing on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at the age of 73. He was surrounded by his loving family.

David was born in Elkton, MD on November 21, 1947 and was the proud owner of Pleasant Hill Store for 41 years.

Aug 9, 2021

Mary Wyatt N. Riley, 55 of Elkton, MD, died Monday, August 9, 2021 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

She was born in Jennersville, PA on July 28, 1966 and attended Avon Grove School and North East High School.

Mary worked at Dansko and UPS in West Chester, PA.

She is survived by her...

Aug 7, 2021

William Ronald Pfaff, 74 of Joppa, MD, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021.

Born in MD, on June 2, 1947, he was the son of the late Theodore and Beatrice (Hulshizer) Pfaff.

Prior to his retirement, Bill worked as a Quality Assurance Engineer at Northrop Grumman.

He was an active member of Mountain...

Aug 6, 2021

Eric Matthew Barclay, 37 of North East, MD, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 6, 2021.

Born in Elkton, MD, on January 17, 1984, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Vickie Gail (Vance) Barclay.

Eric enjoyed playing the guitar, listening to Christian hard rock music and attended North East Church of God. ...

Aug 4, 2021

Richard Andrew Reynolds, 84 passed away on August 4, 2021 surrounded by his family.

He was born to the late George M. and Viola (Biddle) Reynolds on November 26th, 1936 in North East MD, where he remained his entire life.

He worked at Thiokol for 43 years, retiring in 1999 to enjoy his hobbies.

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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