Obituaries

Feb 21, 2021

Louise Bessie Greer, 80 of Newark, DE, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 in the Laurelwood Healthcare Center, Elkton, MD.

Born in Harlan, KY, on August 19, 1940, she was the daughter of the late William Shackelford and Geneva (Anderson) Pulley.

Louise was the wife of 52 years of the late Ray Greer who passed...

Feb 18, 2021

Mary A. Preston, 88 a longtime resident of North East, MD, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021.

She grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and later moved to North East when she married Charles R. “Potter” Preston, Jr. A devoted homemaker, mother and wife, Mary was always the one to help and generously donating her energy and...

Feb 17, 2021

Bobby Wayne Slagle, 78 of North East, MD, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Greenville, TN, on January 13, 1943, he was the son of the late Albert W. and the late Mildred (Bowlin) Slagle.  He was the husband of the late Helen Joyce Slagle who passed April...

Feb 16, 2021

Rapheal (Rae) Ewing, 89, a lifelong resident of North East, MD, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD after a short illness.

She was the daughter of the late Walter and Sophia Cook.

She was the first meter maid employed by the Town of North East. Rapheal...

Feb 14, 2021

Hilda “Marie” Ewing born May 4, 1935, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Marie was the daughter of the late Frank Rea and Edith Kline Frederick. She is survived by her children Bonnie Ewing Blevins (Eddie) of Chesapeake City, William Ewing Jr. (Sandy) of North East, Vickie Ewing Blevins of Elkton,...

Feb 11, 2021

On February 11, 2021 Angels carried Kasie Ann Howell home and allowed her to have Eternal rest. Kasie was born May 2, 1994 and lived in Elkton, MD.

Survived by her pride and joy, her greatest accomplishment, her "Boog", Catherine Rose Trenary; her father, Jeffery Ewing and his wife Elizabeth; her mother, Janell Howell; her "Grandma Sandy,"...

Feb 11, 2021

Debora Jean Ewing, 69 of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Ridley Park, PA, on January 6, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Herbert N. and Marian (Henderson) Steiner.

Debbie retired from Cecil County Public Schools, working as the Head Custodian at Cherry Hill...

Feb 9, 2021

Leland F. Corbett went home to be with his Heavenly Father, on February 9, 2021.

He was born in Wenona, MD on August 25, 1928, to the late John W. Corbett and Margaret V. Corbett.

Leland was employed with The Maryland State Police, where after 28 years, he retired as a Lieutenant. He also retired...

Feb 5, 2021

M. June Edwards, 88, formerly of North East, MD, passed Friday, February 5, 2021.

Born in Clinch, VA, on February 2, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Pauline (Blevins) Casteel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allard Edwards in 1986.

She retired from Verizon after 37 years of service....

Feb 3, 2021

Joyce Buckland, 69 of North East, MD, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021.

Born in White Sulphur Springs, WV, on January 13, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Stanley May and the late Betty (Sydenstricker) Cleary.  She was the wife of the late Jerry Ray Buckland, Sr. who passed on January 29, 2014.

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Jan 31, 2021

Jane V. Lockard, 73 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Port Deposit, MD, on May 11, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Robert George and Elsie (Baker) Vandenburg.  She was preceded in death by her husband: Thomas Albert Lockard who passed on September 6,...

Jan 27, 2021

George Herbert Zahn, Sr., 63 of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on September 26, 1957, he was the son of the late Gottfried and Mary Agnes (Pearce) Zahn.

He served his country proudly for four years in the U.S. Navy.

Prior to his retirement,...

Jan 26, 2021

Wilma Coleen Miller "Cody", 75 of North East, MD, passed Tuesday, January 26, 2021 surrounded by her beloved family.

Born in Narrows, VA, on December 3, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Sheridan and Katherine Virginia (Stables) Keys.  She was the wife of the late Robert Wesley Miller, Jr.

Wilma was an active...

Jan 25, 2021

Dewey Clinton Simmons Jr. (Bud), 68 of Aberdeen, MD, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at Calvert Manor Healthcare Center, Rising Sun, MD following a hard-fought battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD on November 20, 1952, he was the son of the late Dewey C. Simmons Sr. and Bessie (Chalone) Simmons.

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Jan 25, 2021

Sarah Elizabeth “Betty” Simpers, 86, formerly of North East, MD, passed away peacefully at Caraway Manor on January 25, 2021, with her loving sister Mary by her side. Born in Elkton, MD, on April 12, 1934, she was the daughter of William and Porter Virginia (Husfelt) Fears.

In addition to caring for her family, Betty had many...

Jan 24, 2021

William “Bill” L. Wilmer, 75 of Earleville, Maryland passed away on Sunday, January 24th.  He was born on May 4, 1945 in Chester County Pennsylvania to William J. Wilmer and Anna Mary (Onizuk) Wilmer.

He grew up in Elkton, Maryland.  He was attending Elkton High School when he left to join the U.S. Air Force.  While home...

Jan 21, 2021

Bruce H. Miller, 67 of Elkton, MD, passed away on January 21, 2021 surrounded by family and friends.

He was born to parents Clarence and Nancy Miller on January 28, 1953 in Havre de Grace, MD.  Bruce graduated from North East High School in 1971.  He worked as a security guard for Job Corp-Bainbridge, Port Deposit and...

Jan 21, 2021

Harold Carter Smith, 85 of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Elkton Nursing and Rehab Center, Elkton, MD.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton, on December 25, 1935.  He was the husband of the late Loretta Ann Smith who passed November 9, 2011.

Harold worked at Value...

Jan 21, 2021

Bertha Pauline Wanzer, departed this life on January 21, 2021 after a lengthy illness.

Daughter to the late Harry Brown and Lola (Johnson) Brown, she was born May 13, 1928.  She graduated from George Washington Carver School.

She met and married the late Leonard Wanzer, Sr. in 1950.  From this union, they were blessed with...

Jan 20, 2021

Albert Wilson Williams, age 92 passed away on Jan 20th, 2021.

He was born in Smithport, NC to George Washington Williams and Myrtle Elbiner Miller. Albert was predeceased by his parents, four brothers: Roy, Paul, Joseph, and Spencer; also a sister: Ruth Paisley. After 65 years of marriage his beloved wife, Wilma passed away Aug 23rd, 2012....