Obituaries

Jun 23, 2021

Eleanor Margaret “Maggie” Tyson, of North East, MD, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Clarksburg, WV on January 21, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Bertha May (Williams) Thompson, Sr.

She was honored to spend 25 years as...

Jun 22, 2021

Barbara Thern Miller, 89 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in MA, on August 22, 1931, she was the daughter of the late George T. and Lucille (Page) Nespor.  She was the beloved wife of 60 years of the late John C. “Jack” Miller, Sr....

Jun 21, 2021

Linda Porter Tignor, 67 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

She was born in Lebanon, VA on June 23, 1953.

Linda worked as an administrative assistant at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

Survivors include her daughter: Suzanne Leffew (Jeremy); three grandchildren: Jeremiah Lee Leffew, Elijah John...

Jun 16, 2021

Ruth S. Underwood, 96 of Zion, MD, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

Born in Kemblesville, PA, on March 1, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Hendrickson) Swain.  She was the beloved wife of the late George D. Underwood who passed August 11,...

Jun 16, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Alice O'Connor Reynolds of North East at the age of 80. Alice passed away on June 16, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Richard, three children, Joan (Al), Donna (Mike) Brian (Christine), 5 grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters. She is preceded in death...

Jun 15, 2021

Alice Marie Knisely, age 92 of North East, MD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Alice was born in Troy, Gilmer Co., WV on December 28, 1928, daughter of the late Roscoe and Thelma Peters.

Alice was a graduate of Troy High School class of 1949 and attended Glenville State College in WV....

Jun 13, 2021

Iva Louise Lewis, 82 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Elkton, MD on November 11, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Joseph S. Bouchelle and Veneta (Hammond) Frock.

Iva was the co-owner and operator of Lewis Market for 25 years.

Jun 11, 2021

Shelia Lucille Poe, 56 of Elkton, MD, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 in Charlestown, MD.

Born in Elkton, MD, on October 24, 1964, she was the daughter of Rose Lee (Rhodes) and the late William “Bill” Poe.

Shelia was a joy to her family and was a United Way Child of the Year.

Jun 8, 2021

Suzanne (Sue) Cameron Owens passed away peacefully on June 8th at the age of 90. She was born on January 22, 1931 in North East, MD, to the late Getta Demond Cameron and Ira Milliteer Cameron and was a lifelong resident of North East.

From the time she was a child, Sue attended and was a member...

Jun 5, 2021

April Lynn Partain, 32 of Elkton, MD, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 5, 2021.

She was born in Winter Haven, FL on November 1, 1988.

April is survived by her children: Ernesto, Jaivin, Alexander, Jordyn, Aaron and Alysia; her parents: Cindy & Scott Amaral; and her siblings: Jerry Partain, Terry Partain and Mark Amaral....

Jun 5, 2021

Gary Wayne Trimble, Sr., 73 of North East, MD, died Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

He was born in Elkton, MD on May 4, 1948, the son of the late Samuel Burton Trimble and Gladys Irene (Bouggs) Trimble.

Gary was a concrete finisher, working in construction.

He...

Jun 4, 2021

Charles B. Jianniney, 73 of Elkton, MD, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, he was born on July 12, 1947, the son of the late Edward Fort Jianniney and Ruby (Perkins) Jianniney.

Charles retired from Wilson Fuel Service where he had worked...

Jun 3, 2021

Jeffrey Dean Mahala, 64 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

He was born in Elkton, MD on December 21, 1956.

Jeffrey served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force.

He was a truck driver for Medline.

A member of Crossroads...

Jun 2, 2021

Bertha Ann (Truslow) Meredith

January 25, 1928 ~ June 2, 2021 (age 93)

Bertha Ann Meredith, 93 of Chesapeake City, MD, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Lovingly referred to as ‘Nanny’ and ‘Gigi’ by her grandchildren and great grandchildren, she treasured her family who will miss her deeply. Bertha worked as a waitress for...

May 30, 2021

Dorothy Hryb, 90 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at home.

A lifelong resident of North East, she was born on August 31, 1930, the daughter of the late Ben and Mary (Creswell) Bryan.

Dorothy was a nurse, working at Calvert Manor Healthcare Center for 20 years and then an additional...

May 27, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Judith Ann (Cross) Dewey of Port Deposit, MD at the age of 79.  Judy passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 in Berlin, MD, where she was residing near family.  Judy was predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Bruce E. Dewey, Jr., who passed away on August...

May 27, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Peggy Joan Meehan (49) of Elkton, MD. She passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Peggy was a loving mother and daughter and is survived by her mother Charlotte (Stout) Curtis, loving husband Brian, two children Patricia and Zachery, her Brother Bruce Curtis and Sister-in-Law...

May 22, 2021

In Memory of John Lyle Racine

Born May 1, 1963

John Lyle Racine, 58 of North East, MD, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 22, 2021, with his loving cousin, Phillip Racine and his dear friend, Kimberly Russell.

John Lyle is survived by his sister, Diana Susan Davidson, brother, Arnold Lindsay...

May 22, 2021

Mary Rose McDonald, 93 of Vineland, NJ, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Elkton, MD, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed.

Born in Janvier, NJ, on February 3, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John and Leopoldine (Wiscmek)...

May 20, 2021

Joan Inez Nickle, 74 of North East, MD, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Elkton Care and Rehab, Elkton, MD.

Born in Wilmington, DE, on April 6, 1947, she was the daughter of the late George Kelly Hipkins and Mildred Rosalie (Dickinson) Hipkins.

She is survived by her husband: Kenneth William Nickle; son: Larry...