Obituaries

Jun 28, 2019

Barbara Ann Hill, 67 of Elkton, MD, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at Union Hospital of Cecil County, Elkton, MD.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in Elkton on July 17, 1951. She was the daughter of the late Elwood M. Birney and Catherine L. Caldwell Nowland.

Barbara was a Homemaker...

Jun 27, 2019

Ralph H. "Butch" Ford, IV, 46 of Port Deposit, MD passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019.

Born in Wilmington, DE on July 2, 1972. He is the son of late Ralph H. Ford, III and Nancy Jean (Rushton) Ford.

He is survived by his children: Timothy Rowles (Shannon), Cheyenne Olson, Zachary Ford (Lisa), and Skylar...

Jun 27, 2019

Jason Vance Hardiman, 42 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton on February 15, 1977.

He worked as a concrete finisher and mason.

Jason enjoyed dirt bikes, Harley’s and four-wheeling.

Survived by his wife: Peggy Hardiman; his children:...

Jun 22, 2019

Helen Lorine Lockard, 82 of North East, MD, went home with the Lord on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving and devoted family.

A lifelong resident of North East, she was born on June 10, 1937, she was the daughter of the late John and Susie (Dickens) Tester.

Mrs. Lockard retired...

Jun 11, 2019

John Clyde Biggs, III, 23 of Elkton, MD, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, he was born on July 15, 1995.

John enjoyed fishing, dirt bikes, drawing and cooking.  Most of all he loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his mother: Tina Rosado; his father:...

Jun 8, 2019

Larry Douglas Webb, 73 of Conowingo, MD, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 at home.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on December 17, 1945, he was the son of the late Linkous, Sr. and the late Mary (Robinette) Webb.

Mr. Webb proudly served in the U.S. Army with 2 tours in Vietnam. He retired...

Jun 7, 2019

Gertrude Thelma (Vanders) Gibeck, 100 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 in the Calvert Manor Healthcare Center, Rising Sun, MD.

Born in Darby, PA, on October 25, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Philip Joseph and Martha G. (O'Connor) Vanders.

Mrs. Gibeck was a member of St. Mary Anne's...

May 30, 2019

Victoria Lynn Burlin, 45 of Perryville, MD, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 in the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, Bel Air, MD.

She was born in Elkton, MD, on March 5, 1974.

Victoria worked as a medical assistant at Day Spring Pediatrics, Rising Sun, MD.

She was an advocate for organ donation, doing...

May 30, 2019

Dolores Jane Gorog, 88 of Newark, DE, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 in the Calvert Manor Healthcare Center, Rising Sun, MD.

Born in Camden, NJ, on May 13, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Caroline (Olson) Gundersen.  She was the wife of the late Ernest Gorog, Sr. who passed April 28, 2004...

May 21, 2019

Gail Vander Horst Procter, 76 of North East, MD, passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Abington, PA, on July 18, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Elias, Jr. and Blanche (Manheimer) Vander Horst.

A longtime resident of Cecil County, Gail was a social worker...

May 14, 2019

Heaven gained a mighty angel in Leona Mae Campbell, 67 of Elkton, MD, on Tuesday May 14, 2019.

Born in Olney, MD, on May 31, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Lois (Lockwood) Ginegaw.

Leona was a loving and dedicated mother, Mom-Mom and sister who cherished her time spent with family...

May 10, 2019

Phyllis Jane McDowell, 71 of Elkton, MD, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 in the Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, CCHS, Newark, DE.

Born in Wilmington, DE, on March 21, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Thomas William and Alice Margaret (Skinner) Palmer.

She worked at Tot's Landing Child Care Center, North East,...

May 7, 2019

Betty Ross Brewer, 52 of Conowingo, MD passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in Elkton, on May 28, 1966.

Betty worked as a bus driver and caregiver for the handicapped.

She is survived by her husband: Roger...

Apr 28, 2019

Justin Ian Gibson, 24 of Elkton, MD, passed away suddenly Sunday, April 28, 2019.

He was born in Elkton, MD, on July 28, 1994.

Justin enjoyed fishing, concerts, outdoor music festivals, camping, four wheelers, model cars and paint ball.

He is survived by his mother: Chantel Gibson; sister: Rylee M. Gibson; and maternal...

Apr 28, 2019

Wilma Ann Greer, 68 of North East, MD, died Sunday, April 28, 2019 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Marion, VA, on January 8, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Hazel Marie (Brown) Wagner.  She was the wife of the late Richard Greer.

Mrs. Greer is survived by three...

Apr 28, 2019

Rev. Allen B. Yuninger, 82 of Elkton, MD, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 28, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Lancaster, PA, on July 12, 1936, he was the son of the late Ross and Florence (Brackbill) Yuninger.

Rev. Yuninger graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, NJ.

He...

Apr 16, 2019

Ruby Mays Page, 91 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 in the Calvert Manor Healthcare Center, Rising Sun, MD.

Born in Grayson County, VA, on September 10, 1927, she was the daughter of the late John Stewart and Carrie (Caldwell) Mays.

Mrs. Page worked for many years in clothing sales for Faez. ...

Apr 14, 2019

Samuel Thomas Bright, 63 of Butner, NC formerly of Elkton, MD, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019.

Born in Elkton, MD, on August 1, 1955, he was the son of the late Ernest and Lucy (Lester) Bright.

Mr. Bright worked for the N.Y. City Subways. He was an artist who loved to draw and paint,...

Apr 13, 2019

Roger Douglas Goodwin, Sr., 64 of Aberdeen, MD, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at home.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on September 16, 1954, he was the son of the late Alva, Jr. and Pauline (Aleshire) Goodwin.

Roger enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Survived by two daughters: Angel...

Apr 12, 2019

Tyler Scott Vermilyea, 19 of North East, MD, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 12, 2019.

He was born in Hillsboro, NC, on October 8, 1999.

Tyler is survived by his mother: Bonnie (Roark) Renninger of North East, MD; father: Richard Vermilyea of NC; three siblings: Tayler Cooper, Landen Renninger and Brianna Renninger all of...