Obituaries

Sep 23, 2020

Johnny Wesley “John” Grubb, 76 of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Big Four, WV on March 7, 1944, he was the son of the late Fred Cox and Hattie Grubb.

John spent most of his career at DuPont Engineering as a mechanical engineer. ...

Sep 14, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Amy JoAnn (Haag) Fields. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 14, 2020

Alan “Sweet Lips” Ritzel, 77 of North East, MD, passed on Monday, September 14, 2020.

He was born December 19, 1942 to John “Slim” and Alice (Lynch) Ritzel. A lifetime resident of Cecil County, who enjoyed all that the area had to offer, whether it was fishing, community events, meeting often with friends in the town park,...

Sep 12, 2020

LaVonne Bertamini, 52 of North East, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 12, 2020.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in Havre de Grace, MD, on July 27, 1968, the daughter of the late Michele Nick Bertamini and Gloria Jean Thompson.

She was a member of Pleasant...

Sep 12, 2020

Harold “Butch” Collins, 77, passed away on Sep 12, 2020.  His final days were spent with family he loved.

Butch was born April 12, 1943, in Havre de Grace, MD to Kellis Collins and Gladys (Smith) Collins.  He was a lifelong resident of Cecil County.

Butch was a carpenter his entire life.  Being outdoors, fishing...

Sep 11, 2020

Douglas Edward Neary, 41 of Elkton, MD, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020.

It is impossible to tell Doug’s story in an obituary; he was a kind soul, loved with his whole heart, he was hilarious and resilient.

Doug was a heavy equipment operator by trade. He was a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan. Fly...

Sep 11, 2020

Phyllis P. Osbun, 75 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in KY on August 13, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Hylton) Pigman.

Phyllis retired from Perry Point VA Medical Center as a Social Worker. She was a member...

Sep 9, 2020

Thomas James Mason, 77 of North East, MD, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Perry Point VA Medical Center, Perry Point, MD.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on October 31, 1942, he was the son of the late Charlie and Annie (Silverholz) Mason.  He was the husband of the late Irma Mae Mason who preceded him in...

Sep 8, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Rose Marie (Gehron) Rineer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 6, 2020

Frances Pugh Nickle, 93 of North East, MD, passed away to her eternal home on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving children and caregivers.

Born on November 13, 1926, she was the daughter of the late William J. Pugh and Priscilla (Larzelere) Pugh.

Frances lived her entire life in North East....

Sep 5, 2020

Mark Scott Jackson, Sr., 39 of North East, MD, died suddenly on Saturday, September 5, 2020.

He was born in Mount Holly, NJ, on February 24, 1981.

Mark worked for R & R Rebar.  He enjoyed football and was a die-hard Eagles fan.  He also liked fishing.  Most of all he loved spending time with...

Sep 5, 2020

Paula Smallwood Jourdan, 72 of North East, MD, died Saturday, September 5, 2020 surrounded by her family.

Born in Dorton, KY, on October 2, 1947, she was the daughter of Georgia Ann (Holified) Smallwood Henson of Dorton, KY and the late John Lee Smallwood.

Paula enjoyed quilting, sewing and vacations at the Outer Banks, NC. ...

Sep 1, 2020

Thomas Richard Ralston, Jr., 51 of Elkton, MD, departed this life on the evening of September 1, 2020. He was born on January 25, 1969. The son of Thomas Richard Ralston, Sr. and Judith Lynn Barron-Ralston.

Tommy was an auto mechanic and brick layer. He was good at many things and a jack of all trades. Tommy...

Aug 30, 2020

Dona Marie Fieldhouse 88, of North East passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Madison, Wisconsin on September 19, 1931, she was the daughter of late Carl W. and Grace M. Danhouser of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin.

In 1949, Dona married the love of her life, Donald, in the garden...

Aug 28, 2020

James Roger Pirner, 32 of Newark, DE, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 28, 2020.

He was born in Washington, DC, on February 10, 1988. James grew up in Waldorf, MD.  While in high school, he was a member of the Junior ROTC and the Civil Air Patrol.  After graduation, he served his country proudly in the...

Aug 25, 2020

Nancy Simpers Reynolds, 93 of West Grove, PA, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Jenners Pond, West Grove, PA.

Born in North East, MD, on September 11, 1926, she was the daughter of the late R. Carter and Edna (Miller) Simpers.  She was the wife of the late Roger Andrew Reynolds who passed February 19, 2006....

Aug 24, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bruce E. Dewey, Sr. of Port Deposit, MD at the age of 72.  Bruce passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020 in Gainesville, Florida after a brief illness.  Bruce was survived by his wife of 38 years, Judith (Cross) Dewey, six children – Maryann (Zdrojewski) Lehman (Greg) of...

Aug 24, 2020

Thomas Revie Ford passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at Union Hospital of Cecil County. He was 65.

He was employed by the Baltimore City Department of Social Services.

He was also a member of Hiram Lodge # 616 in Altoona, PA and Boumi Shrine in Baltimore, as well as other Masonic organizations.

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Aug 24, 2020

Joan Marie Woolman, 84 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at Elkton Nursing and Rehab Center, Elkton, MD.

Born in Elkton, MD, on July 20, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Frank and the late Emma Jane (Lowe) Gordy.  She was the wife of the late John Gibson Woolman who passed November...

Aug 23, 2020

Theresa McHugh, age 88, resided at Pickersgill Retirement Community passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at her daughter, Teresa’s home surrounded by the love of her children and grandchildren.  A private mass and burial for immediate family will be held on September 4, 2020.  During these difficult Covid times, the McHugh family will plan a late spring celebration...