Obituaries

Michael Lamar Ayres

Oct 23, 2020

Michael Lamar Ayres, 73 of Chesapeake City, MD, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020.

Born in Elkton, MD, on February 3, 1947, he was the son of the late Raymond Howard Ayres and the late Louise (McDaniel) Ayres.

Michael was a teacher at Cecil College.

Terri Lynn (Jordan) Greene

Oct 23, 2020

Terri Lynn Greene, 60 of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 in the Harford Memorial Hospital - UM, Havre De Grace, MD.

Born in Havre De Grace, MD, on March 14, 1960, she was the daughter of Luther and the late Betty (Baker) Jordan.

She was a homemaker, who enjoyed taking care...

Robert Charles Parnell, Sr.

Oct 21, 2020

Robert Charles Parnell, Sr., 91 of North East, MD, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

Born in Carlowville, AL, on June 2, 1929, he was the last of seven children of the late Hansome and Ethel (Wade) Parnell.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 59 years: Edna Rae...

Patricia Ann (Burnette) Simpers

Oct 19, 2020

Patricia Ann Simpers, 78 of Gretna, VA, formerly of North East, MD passed away Monday, October 19, 2020.

Born in WV, on October 10, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Gertrude Burnette.  She was the wife of the late Robert T. Simpers, Sr who passed away on September 8, 2011. They would have...

Carol A. (Kirchner) Darby

Oct 17, 2020

Carol A. Darby, 77 of North East, MD, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020.

Born in Lancaster, PA, on October 11, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Margaret Hannah (Johns) Kirchner.

Carol retired from the State of DE where she worked as a nurse in Medical Management.  She also worked...

Walter Scott Bunting Iv

Oct 12, 2020

Walter Scott Bunting IV, age 68, of Colora, MD, died Monday October 12, 2020 at home with his family. To his wife, children, and most who knew him, he was Scott. As a child, he was known by Ted. He was born and grew up in North East, MD.

Scott graduated in 1970 from Westtown School, PA....

Albert Andrew England

Oct 12, 2020

Albert Andrew England, 95, of Sebring, FL, formerly of North East, MD, passed away October 12, 2020.

Born in North East, MD, on August 1, 1925, he was the son of the late Albert H. and Olive (Worth) England.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Mabel (Conrad) England.  They were engaged at Turkey Point...

Faith Beata (Rentillo) Mann

Oct 11, 2020

Faith Beata Mann, 63 of Chesapeake City, MD, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 in the Seasons Hospice at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on October 1, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Alejandro M. Rentillo, Sr. and Betty Doris (Webb) Rentillo.  She was the wife of the late Robert Mann who...

Marjorie Alice (Hamilton) Yurcovic

Oct 10, 2020

Marjorie Alice Yurcovic, 57 of Perryville, MD, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 in the Cadia Healthcare of Annapolis, Annapolis, MD.

Born in Elkton, MD, on January 26, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Virginia Hamilton.

Marjorie loved the outdoors and spending time with her family.

She is survived...

Irene Johanne (Dwyer) Polowski

Oct 7, 2020

Irene Johanne Polowski, 73 of North East, MD, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

She was born NJ on April 6, 1947.

Irene retired from Bugaboo Creek Restaurant, where she worked in management.

She was a member of the New Jersey Club and greatly enjoyed wintering...

Rodney Austin Messick, Jr.

Oct 6, 2020

Rodney Austin Messick, Jr., 45 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at home.

Born in Wilmington, DE on October 9, 1974, he was the son of Rodney Austin Messick, Sr. and Nancy McCall.

Rodney enjoyed music and dancing. He was well known for his goofy fun-loving spirit that could bring a smile...

Patricia Ann (Brown) Ayers

Oct 5, 2020

Patricia Ann Ayers, affectionately known as “Mee Maw” by her beloved family, age 82 of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020 at home.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on August 13, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Frieda (Greger) Brown.

Patricia enjoyed quilting, playing cards, puzzles and taking cruises...

Marita Teresa (Gall) Reed

Oct 5, 2020

Marita Teresa Reed, 86 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on August 17, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Leedy) Gall.

She was a member of St. Ignatius RC Church, Bel Air, MD.

Survivors...

James Nelson Blakeley

Oct 4, 2020

James Nelson Blakeley, 77 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton on July 24, 1943, the son of the late John C. and Elizabeth Florence (Scofield) Blakeley.

James served his country proudly during the...

Edward James Taylor

Oct 1, 2020

Edward James Taylor, 70 of North East, MD, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 in the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center-UM, Bel Air, MD.

Visitation will be held on October 5, 2020 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 South Main Street, North East, MD. A memorial service will begin at 11:00 am....

Randy Lee Hollinger

Sep 29, 2020

Randy Lee Hollinger, 65 of Chesapeake City, MD, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

He was born in Elkton, MD, on June 6, 1955.

Randy served his country proudly in the Army during the Vietnam War.

He worked as a truck driver for Honda East Service.  Previously, he was employed at DuPont as...

Jesus Puchero Ortizo, Sr.

Sep 27, 2020

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Garland Lee Conard

Sep 27, 2020

Garland Lee Conard, 51 of Elkton, MD, died Sunday, September 27, 2020 in the John's Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, he was born on November 2, 1968, the son of the late Clyde and Helen (Ray) Conard.

He worked for the State of Maryland Highway Division.  In his spare time, he...

Margarita P. (Novikova) Kronfeld

Sep 25, 2020

Margarita P. Kronfeld, ‘Rita’, passed away at age 59 on Friday, September 25, 2020 at home in North East, MD, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Russia on August 4, 1961, she was the daughter of Valentina Novikova and Pavel Alatyrtzev.

Rita was a devoted wife to her adoring husband and an incredibly kind hearted mother...

Louise C. (Conway) Preston

Sep 24, 2020

Louise C. Preston, 94 of Wilmington, DE, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020.

Born in North East, MD, on June 28, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Frank B. Conway, Sr. and Rachel D. (Reed) Conway.  Louise was the loving wife of Robert Nelson Preston who passed February 12, 1995.

Upon graduation from...