Obituaries

Jan 18, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, John Miller Bailiff.

John peacefully passed into his eternal rest on Saturday, January 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Elkton, MD, on July 10, 1940, John was the beloved son of Theodore Roosevelt Bailiff, Sr. and Bessie (Lowe)...

Jan 16, 2025

Alice (Stoops) Karppinen, 96 of Waynesboro, PA, formerly of Rising Sun, MD passed away January 16, 2025 at Legacy Mt. Hood Hospital in Gresham, Oregon.

Born in Newark, DE on March 4, 1928, she was the daughter of the late George Stoops and Clara Everett.  She was the wife of Keijo Karppinen for 70 years, who passed...

Jan 9, 2025

Janet R McGhee 1931-2025

Janet R McGhee 93 passed away peacefully at Delaware Hospice in Milford DE after a short illness. She was married to the late Archie McGhee for 59 years and had 6 children.

There are four surviving children, Kathy Miller (Skip), Robert” Bobby” McGhee, Cindy Horsman (John) and Sandy McGhee. In addition,...

Jan 5, 2025

Donne Shuman Lewis, 76 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Sunbury, PA, on February 5, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Donald M. and Faye (Bastress) Shuman. Donne grew up in Northumberland PA and was an active member of St.

Thomas Moore...

Jan 5, 2025

Willard Martin Whiteman, 75, of Elkton, Maryland, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Will was the son of the late Willard L. and Mary Alice Buskirk Whiteman. Born in Elkton, MD, he spent his early years in Warwick, MD, and north Chesapeake City, MD, before relocating to Elkton as a young teen. He was a graduate...

Jan 5, 2025

William Van Weaver

**September 30, 1937 – January 5, 2025**

William Van Weaver, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and family patriarch, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025.

Bill was devoted to his wife Betty, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage. Their love story began as childhood sweethearts in middle...

Jan 4, 2025

Doris Elaine (Bowers) Speck, 88, of North East, MD, passed away Saturday, January 4th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Elkton, MD, on September 6th, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Laura (Fritz) and Guy Bowers, of North East, MD.

Doris worked at Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic at...

Jan 2, 2025

Donald Howard Thomas, 83, of Zion, MD, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at home following a long illness.  He was born on March 4, 1941, to Ralph and Doris Thomas. Donald was married to his high school sweetheart, Ruth Anne Criswell, for 65 years.  He is survived by three sons, Dale (Cathy), Craig...

Jan 1, 2025

James Tibbett Poore, III, 53 of North East, MD, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Born in Elkton, MD, on February 5, 1971, he was the son of the late James “Tippy” Poore Jr. and Celeste (Austin) Poore.

He worked as a concrete finisher.  James enjoyed fishing and socializing with his many friends...

Dec 31, 2024

Margaret Kay Ross, 78 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

Born in Suffern, NY, on January 11, 1946, she was the daughter of the late William and Iva (Jones) Bourke.

Kay retired after many years of service working for the Social Security Administration.

She was an active member of St....

Dec 26, 2024

Lilia M. (Boyer) Wilson, 92 of Charlestown, MD, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Born in North East, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Louise (Reed) Boyer.

Lilia began her seamstress career shortly after she graduated from North East High School in 1949.  She worked...

Dec 25, 2024

Wilma Jean Lockard, 83 of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at home.

Born in Clay, WV, on August 10, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mavis (Stephenson) Knotts.  She was the wife of the late Donald Stephen Lockard who passed January 27, 2024.

Before retirement, Wilma worked at...

Dec 25, 2024

Luther Clark Boggs, Jr.

“Junior”

February 14, 1958 – December 25, 2024

Luther Clark Boggs, Jr., lovingly known as “Junior,” of Elkton, MD, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, in Elkton, MD. He was 66 years old.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, Junior was born...

Dec 20, 2024

T. Howard England, age 94, of Zion, MD was called to his heavenly home to be with his Savior on Friday, December 20, 2024. A lifelong resident of Zion, Howard was born September 17, 1930, to Eugene and Louise (McDowell) England. He graduated from the Calvert Agricultural School  and in 1949 from the Goldey Beacom Business College in Wilmington,...

Dec 17, 2024

Angela Irene Hedler, 78 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Hagerstown, MD, on July 23, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Moe and Hazel (Lidie) Mercer.

Angela is survived by her loving husband: Robert F. Hedler; 3 daughters: Debbie Carden (Preston)...

Dec 16, 2024

Robert Warren Bolt, 89 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024.

Born in VA, on February 1, 1935, he was the son of the late Daniel Paul Bolt, Sr. and Modena Kathryn (McCreary) Bolt.

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

He was a retired carpenter for Union...

Dec 13, 2024

Frank Charles Clark Sr., 58, of Elkton MD, died on Friday, December 13, 2024. Born in Pennsville, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Joseph and Janet (Goss) Clark.

For most of his life, Frank was a maintenance man for several apartment complexes and motels.  Frank’s favorite job though, was being a karaoke host for...

Dec 10, 2024

James R. Parrett of Colora, MD, died on December 10, 2024 at the age of 83.

James was preceded in death by his parents: Elmer and Elizabeth (Laird) Parrett and 12 siblings.

Mr. Parrett was a veteran of the US Army, honorably discharged as an SP4 on 31 January, 1965 and was a member of...

Dec 4, 2024

Daniel Nathan Steele, 34 of North East, MD, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

He was born in Newark, DE on March 21, 1990 and was a 2008 graduate of North East High School.

Daniel was a resident of North East where he lived with his fiancée Erin and their son Gideon. Dan...

Dec 3, 2024

William Harley “Bill” Combs, 63 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on March 23, 1961, he was the son of the late Rosalee Combs.

Bill was a self-employed carpenter and drywaller.  He enjoyed listening to music, working with his hands, making home improvements and riding his...