Obituaries

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...

May 19, 2021

Patricia Kay Kendall, 74 of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Wilmington, DE, on January 17, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Catherine (Workman) Charshee.  She was the wife of the late Larry R. Kendall, Sr. who died on March 7, 2016.

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May 19, 2021

Iris Helena Combs, 81 of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, she was born on April 27, 1940, the daughter of the late Earnest Charles Lake and Mary (Birney) Gonce.  She was the wife of the late Earl Eugene Combs, Sr. who...

May 17, 2021

Glenn Keen “Glennie” Culver, 78 of Elkton, MD, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2021.

Born on September 27, 1942 in Havre de Grace, MD, he was the son of the late Catherine (Lord) and Raymond Lee Culver.  He was one of 11 children, having 8 brothers and 2 sisters.

Glenn was a deaf-mute and...

May 16, 2021

John J. Spangler, Sr., 89 of Perryville, MD, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on January 25, 1932, he was the son of the late Robert A. and Agnes Rose (Einoff) Spangler.  He was the husband of the late Janet Brooks Spangler, the love of...

May 13, 2021

Laurence J. Farrell Sr., 79 years, of Elkton, MD, passed away on May 13, 2021.

Beloved husband for over 30 years of Jerusha Farrell (née Mears). Loving father of Laurence Farrell, Jr. (Joanna), Patrick Farrell (Lisa), Stephen Farrell (Lori), Jason Farrell, Denise Ely and Raymond Ely (Jennifer). Dear brother of Michael Farrell (the late Kathryn), the late...

May 13, 2021

Pastor Phil Meekins went to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, May 13, 2021 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Elkton, MD on November 4, 1962, he was the son of the late Eugene L. and Margaret Marie (Meadows) Meekins.

Pastor Phil served his community in various ways,...

May 12, 2021

Robert Alan Charles, 49 of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Elkton, MD, on June 26, 1971, he was the son of Muriel “Pat” Ruthalee Blake and the late Ralph Charles.

He was a retired carpenter who loved Harley Davidson and muscle cars.

May 11, 2021

Elizabeth Mary Henderson, 82 of Elkton, MD, passed away at home Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

Born in Wilmington, DE, on January 18, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Clara (Fadiss) Achuff.

Elizabeth was a member of Newark Baptist Church, Elkton, MD. She enjoyed sewing, oil painting, traveling and writing poetry. For...

May 8, 2021

Vincent James Bomba, 49 of North East, MD, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021.

He was born in Wilmington, DE, on July 8, 1971.

Vincent served his country proudly in the U.S. Army.

He attended Haven Community Church, North East, MD.

An avid outdoorsman, Vincent enjoyed many different hobbies and activities,...

May 5, 2021

Mildred Spratt Coale Hoerr, 95 of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021.

Born in Pleasant Hill, MD, on April 26, 1926, she was the daughter of the late William Franklin Spratt and Mary (Smith) Spratt.

She worked at Calvert School in the cafeteria, Bainbridge Naval Training Center, retiring from Aberdeen Proving Ground...

Apr 30, 2021

Richard King Tomita, 81 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, on October 18, 1939, he was the son of the late Edward Kinjiro Tomita and Ruth Naomi (Ward) Tomita.

Mr. Tomita enjoyed working as a self-employed food broker.