Obituaries

Jul 26, 2020

Melanie Frank Jacoby, 75 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at home.

Born in Pottsville, PA, on September 5, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Franz) Frank.  She graduated from Nativity BVM High School in Pottsville, PA.

In her early years, Melanie worked as a bookkeeper...

Jul 25, 2020

Michael Anthony Poppiti, 25 of Elkton, MD, died Saturday, July 25, 2020.

He was born in Elkton, MD on August 11, 1994.

Michael is survived by his mother: True Marie (Ruble) Poppiti; one son: Michael Anthony Poppiti, Jr.; four brothers: Steven Michael Smith, William Poppiti, Lance Poppiti (Kimberly), Dalton Poppiti; and his sister: Danyele Poppiti...

Jul 19, 2020

Richard Mason Lacy, 83 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Chester River Manor, Chestertown, MD.

He was born in Lynchburg, VA on February 10, 1937.

Mr. Lacy retired after working many years as an Independent truck driver, with over 4 million miles accident free.  He was a lifetime member of...

Jul 17, 2020

Gregory Alan Corron, 35 of New Castle, DE, formerly of North East, MD, died Friday, July 17, 2020.

He was born in Elkton, MD, on November 13, 1984.

Gregory was a mason working in construction.

He is survived by his mother: Carol Lynn (Murphy) Corron; his father: Bruce Alan Corron; a sister: Katelyn...

Jul 17, 2020

Peggy A. Campbell, 87 of Rising Sun, MD, died Friday, July 17, 2020 in the Jennersville Hospital, West Grove, PA.

Born in Elkton, MD, on October 22, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Jess and Clara I. (Jefferson) Lawson.  She was the wife of the late Richard Howard Campbell who died April 30, 2016.

Jul 17, 2020

Ira Edward “Sam” Peirson, Jr., age 73 of North East, MD, died Friday, July 17, 2020 after a long illness.

He was the son of the late Ira Edward Peirson and Jessie B (Eller) Peirson.  He is survived by his wife: Betty Lou (Brooks) Peirson; and two sisters: Carole Lemire and husband Ed of Lakeland, FL and...

Jul 16, 2020

Doris K. Nickle, 82 of Jupiter, FL, formerly of Elkton, MD passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 after a long illness.

Born on January 26, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Ralph B. Kline and Helen F. Kline of North East, MD.

She was married to Robert N. Nickle, Sr. on November 10,...

Jul 15, 2020

Vernon Dale Stewart, 78 of Elkton, MD, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton, September 6, 1941, the son of the late Charles E. and Margaret R. (Frame) Stewart.

Mr. Stewart retired after 42 years of...

Jul 13, 2020

Jerome Chernock, “Junkyard Jerry”, 84 of North East, MD, died Monday, July 13, 2020 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on April 4, 1936, he was the son of the late Morris and the late Pauline Chernock.  He was the husband of the late Rosalie Jane (Kelly) Chernock who passed November 24, 2012....

Jul 9, 2020

Edward Thomas Andrews, 68 of Rising Sun, MD, passed Thursday, July 9, 2020 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Wilmington, DE, on April 17, 1952, he was the son of the late George R. and Louise (Carey) Andrews.  He was the husband of the late Bertha Evelyn Andrews who passed December 29, 2019....

Jul 4, 2020

Joyce Taylor Boland, 91 of Elkton, MD, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in North East, MD, on August 11, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Hammersly, Sr. and Betty (Culley) Taylor.

She was a member of the Red Hat Society

Joyce...

Jul 3, 2020

Elizabeth Louise Goodale, 72 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at home.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on August 15, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Bette (Holloway) Weigand.

Mrs. Goodale was an art teacher for Cecil County Public Schools for many years.  She was a member of...

Jun 30, 2020

James Hugh Robinson was born in Harlem, NY on July 26, 1927, son of the late Marie Robinson.

James attended Brooklyn High School for Specialty Trades aka Westinghouse. Upon completion, James joined the United States Army, in which he served for five years during World War II. Upon his discharge from the Army he received the Army...

Jun 30, 2020

Scott Eugene Korn, 54 of Colora, MD, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at home.

Born in Toledo, OH, on August 19, 1965, he was the son of Doug Korn and the late Randolyn Gay (Oswald) Korn.

Scott owned and operated Exterior Art Company and was a trainer at Medline Industries.

He attended...

Jun 29, 2020

Curtis T. Moorefield, 73 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020.

Born in Lynchburg, VA, on January 20, 1947, he was the son of the late Samuel C. Jr. and Evelyn (Franklin) Moorefield.

Curtis served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.

Graveside service was held Friday, July 3,...

Jun 29, 2020

Gail C. Ess, 86 of Landenberg, PA, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Marion, NC, on June 12, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Ted and Lela (Presley) Stewart.

Mrs. Ess, was formerly a supervisor at Elkton Fashions and also had worked at Perry Point...

Jun 28, 2020

Carol Anne King, age 82, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 28, 2020.

She was born in Newburgh, NY.

Carol was a devoted wife and mother who cherished her family.  Carol was by far the best cook, gardener, hugger, mother, wife and me-mom.  She loved Elvis, gardening and flowers....

Jun 28, 2020

Betty M. Kline, 84 of Chesapeake City, MD, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 peacefully at her home.

She was born in New Jersey on May 8, 1936, the daughter of Laura and Walter Barcus.

She graduated from Chesapeake City School.

Betty was a devoted wife and mother; and had a passion for...

Jun 25, 2020

James William Cleary, Sr., 67 of North East, MD, died Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in North East, MD, on June 5, 1953, he was the son of the late Paul and Mattie Cleary.

He loved fishing, watching wrestling and westerns, and listening to Bluegrass Music.  Most of...

Jun 24, 2020

Gordon Arthur Burch, 87 of North East, MD, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Darby, PA, on January 28, 1933, he was the son of the late Cyril and Ruth (Elliott) Burch.

Gordon was a devoted father, son, brother and friend who loved the Lord....