Obituaries

Genetta Faye Sturgill

Nov 29, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Genetta Faye Sturgill, born on September 16, 1938, who departed from this life on November 29, 2024. Genetta was a beloved member of the Church of God in North East, Maryland, often remembered for her unwavering dedication and nurturing spirit. Genetta served with distinction as a custodian at...

Johnnie Lee Waddell

Nov 24, 2024

Johnnie Lee Waddell, 79 of Elkton, MD, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in MD, on July 10, 1945, he was the son of the late Robert Monroe Waddell and Clarine (Patrick) Newsome.   He was the husband of the late, Mary Jo (Tyrrell) Waddell.

Johnnie was a Ralph...

Henry C. Rash, Jr.

Nov 23, 2024

Henry C. Rash, Jr., 54 of Elkton, MD, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, November 23, 2024.

Born in Wilmington, DE, on September 18, 1970, he was the son of the late Henry C. Rash, Sr. and Diane Marie Rash. His parents lost their own battles with cancer, all passing within a week of each...

Bhanumati Patel

Nov 23, 2024

Smt. Bhanumati Patel, a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on October 10, 1943, in Gujarat, India, Bhanumati grew up as the youngest of five siblings in the serene village of Karamsad. Driven by unwavering determination, she became the first in her family to pursue higher education,...

Mary Louise (Doolittle) White

Nov 22, 2024

Mary Louise (Doolittle) White, 77, of Rising Sun, MD entered into heaven on Friday, November 22, 2024.

She was born in Bainbridge, NY on September 14, 1947, the daughter of Andress and Kathleen (Courtney) Doolittle. After meeting Ross White at Baptist Bible College, the two married in June 1970. Tim was born in 1975, and Joel was...

Henry C. Rash, Sr.

Nov 21, 2024

Henry C. Rash, Sr., 76 of Elkton, MD, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Born in Wilmington, DE, on February 8, 1948, he was the son of the late Howard and Reba (Heiser) Rash.  He was the husband of the late Diane Marie Rash who lost her own battle with cancer on...

Iola Frances (Brown) Buffalo

Nov 19, 2024

Iola Frances Buffalo, affectionately known as “Frances” was born on Wednesday, July 18, 1956, in Elkton, Maryland to the proud parent of Henry E. & Rev. Olethia O. Brown. At an early age, Frances professed her faith in Jesus Christ and was baptized at Bethel A.M.E Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Freeman. Frances received her education...

Diane Marie Rash

Nov 17, 2024

Diane Marie Rash of Elkton, Maryland, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on November 17, 2024, at the age of 73. She was the sixth of thirteen children of the late Charles and Louise (Moyle) Leary. Her memory lives on through her devoted husband Henry C. Rash, and her loving children, Henry C. Rash Jr., Melissa Grant (Christopher),...

Patricia Jane (Armstrong) Bell

Nov 12, 2024

Patricia Jane (Armstrong) Bell

Patti, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with cancer at the age of 64.

Born in Chester, PA, on November 7, 1960, Patti worked numerous years as a nurse at Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace...

Katie Marie Sexton

Nov 11, 2024

Katie Marie Sexton, in the presence of angels, made the journey to join her Lord and Savior on November 11, 2024.

The youngest of two children, she was born in Havre de Grace on June 12, 1986 to Joseph Fred Jr. and Deborah Sexton. During her lifetime Katie was known for her brightness, beautiful personality and kind,...

Narendra Naranji Patel

Nov 11, 2024

Narendra Naranji Patel, 65 of Perryville, MD, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 South Main Street, North East, MD. Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 11:00 am at the funeral home.

Myrtle Jane (Langhorne) Arrants Parrack

Oct 30, 2024

Myrtle Jane Arrants Parrack, 79 of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on January 4, 1945, she was the daughter of the late James Peter Langhorne, Sr. and Winnie Iola (Bumgarner) Langhorne.

Jane worked as a hairdresser.  She enjoyed basket weaving, raising animals on her farm, ballroom...

Richard M. Parrack

Oct 26, 2024

Richard M. Parrack, 80 of Elkton, Maryland, passed away at Christiana Hospital on Saturday, October 26, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He was born In Kingwood, West Virginia, on November 2, 1943, to the late Luther A. and Ruth Miller Parrack.

He was a graduate of Elkton High School, West Virginia Wesleyan, and held a...

Bryant "Rusty" Oscar Pearce, Jr.

Oct 25, 2024

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Gloria M. (Rivera) Gonzalez

Oct 22, 2024

Gloria M. Gonzalez, 82, of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. A native of Salinas, Puerto Rico, she had resided in the Tampa Bay area for twelve years coming from Maryland. Gloria was a devout Christian woman who was known for being a prayer warrior and was also a member of the Assemblies of God. In...

Betty June (Gatchell) Noel

Oct 20, 2024

Betty June Noel, age 86 of Perryville, MD, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born Betty June Gatchell, in Elkton, MD, on September 25, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Earl Harold and Edna C. (McKinney) Gatchell of North East, MD. A lifetime resident of Cecil County, Betty lived...

Rex Eugene Dennison Jr.

Oct 17, 2024

Rex Eugene Dennison, Jr., 77 of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, in the Elkton Nursing and Rehab Center, Elkton, MD.

He was born in Richwood, WV, on September 17, 1947.

Rex served his country proudly in the United States Army. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Elkton Sparkler. He loved fishing,...

John E. Isaacs

Oct 12, 2024

John E. Isaacs, 64 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Elkton, MD, on June 1, 1960, he was the son of the late Otis L. Isaacs, Sr. and Sarah Virginia (Manlove) Isaacs.

John worked at Maryland Portable for 25 years as a truck...

Michael Charles Catanzarito

Oct 10, 2024

Beloved Son, Husband, Brother, Uncle, Father, and Grandfather, Michael Charles Catanzarito, 88 of North East, MD, passed away on October 10, in his North East home, where he had resided for the past 50 years.

Born in Harrisburg, PA, on June 4, 1936, he was the son of the late Michael A. and Mary Louise (Stigers) Catanzarito....

Alan Drew Wright

Oct 9, 2024

Alan Drew Wright went home to be with Lord on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024. Alan was born in Cecil County Maryland on August 1st, 1961 to the late Floyd Eldridge Wright and Iva Myrtle (Sexton) Wright.

Alan was a dedicated and devoted participant of Bayside Community Network, Inc. for 38 years. Alan participated in the variety of...