Obituaries

Apr 12, 2019

Francis Marshall “Joe” Rea, Jr., 78 of Elkton, MD, died Friday, April 12, 2019 in the UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, Bel Air, MD.

Born in North East, MD, on June 25, 1940, he was the son of the late Francis Marshall, Sr. and Ella Elizabeth (Hammond) Rea

He retired from General Motors with over...

Apr 11, 2019

Julia Genevieve Lockett, 18 of Chesapeake City, MD, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019.

She was born in Lancaster, PA on November 28, 2000.

Julia loved writing and wrote beautiful stories, poems and songs.

She is survived by her mother and stepfather: Mary (Malmgren) Harris (Larry); 4 siblings: Delaney McCabe, Victoria Harris, Robert...

Apr 8, 2019

Susan A. Russell, 63 of North East, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 8, 2019.

She was born in Wilmington, DE on February 10, 1956, the daughter of the late Robert and Louise (Carey) Andrews.

Susan is survived by two daughters: Jackie Russell Timme of Rising Sun, MD and Jamie...

Apr 5, 2019

Vernon Church, Jr., 77 of North East, MD, died Friday, April 5, 2019 at home.

Born in WV, on July 18, 1941, he was the son of the late Vernon and Patty (Osborne) Church.

Vernon was a Heavy Equipment Operator before retiring. He enjoyed classic cars and treasure hunting.

Survived by his wife:...

Apr 4, 2019

Barbara Jean Harris, 65 of Aberdeen, MD, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019.

Born in Charlestown, MD, on February 4, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Harley Robert and Dorothy Frances (Hart) Adkins.

Barbara worked as a caregiver for many years.

She is survived by 2 sisters: Wanda Lee Green (Will)...

Apr 1, 2019

Bernice Mae Nickerson, 79 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 in the Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, Newark, DE.

Born in WV, on August 22, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Arvena (Pritt) Dean.

She retired from the Comfort Inn, Newark, DE as a manager and also was...

Mar 28, 2019

Elwood M. Westerinen, 92 of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at home.

Born in North East, MD, on October 30, 1926, he was the son of the late Esa and Jenny (Manty) Westerinen.

He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force and worked in the Residential Construction business.

Mr. Westerinen...

Mar 26, 2019

This obituary was lovingly written by Mr. Hostetter's family.

E. Ralph Hostetter – 1922 - 2019

E. Ralph Hostetter was born in Rowlandsville, Maryland, on January 14, 1922. He peacefully departed this life on March 26, 2019 from the home he and his wife, Edie, built in North East. Hostetter lived his entire 97 years...

Mar 21, 2019

Billie Jean Barton, age 83 years of Elkton MD, passed away Thursday, March 21 after a long struggle with COPD. She was at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Billie Jean was born to parents, Winston C. & Gladys M. (Reeves) Hamilton on September 26, 1935 in Harlan KY. It was in elementary school that she met...

Mar 16, 2019

Barbara Sue Blakeley, 67 of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Union Hospital, Elkton, MD with her loving family by her side.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born September 18, 1951, the daughter of the late Jessie Lee and Pauline (Marshall) Smith.

Barbara enjoyed playing computer games.  She...

Mar 15, 2019

Larry Lee Hensley, 68 of North East, MD, died Friday, March 15, 2019 at home.

Born in Evarts, KY, on April 2, 1950, he was the son of the late Hobart Lee and Arkie May (Kelly) Hensley.

He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. Larry retired after 42 years of service at Aberdeen...

Mar 11, 2019

Robert Wayne Preston, 71 of North East, MD, died Monday, March 11, 2019 in the Perry Point VA Medical Center, Perry Point, MD.

Born in Elkton, MD, on May 28, 1947, he was the son of the late William W. and Idella R. (Reynolds) Preston. He was the husband of the late Deborah Sue Preston who passed...

Mar 7, 2019

Robert D. Stubbs, 67 of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, he was born on December 23, 1951, the son of the late Grayson Sr. and Mary (Meehan) Stubbs.

Robert retired from Chrysler where he worked as an assembler.  After retirement, he...

Mar 6, 2019

Charlotte Ann Lewis, 82 of North Chesterfield, VA, formerly of Charlestown, MD passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

Born in Cambridge, MD, on March 5, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Norman R. and Josephine (Twilley) Mowbray.  She was the wife of the late John W. Lewis, Sr. who passed March 5, 2013.

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Mar 2, 2019

Robert Wright Gregson, Jr., 83 of North East, MD, died Saturday, March 2, 2019 in the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD.

Born in Elk Mills, MD, on March 30, 1935, he was the son of the late Robert Wright Gregson, Sr. and Agnes Harriett (Riggs) Gregson.

Prior to his retirement, Robert worked as...

Feb 28, 2019

John Andrew Helsel, 51 of North East, MD, died Thursday, February 28, 2019.

He was born in Wilmington, DE, on March 19, 1967 and was a retired self-employed truck driver.

Survived by his wife: Stephanie E. (Edwards) Helsel; one daughter: Kaylee Belew (Jack Miller) and grandson Jack of Elkton, MD; son: Brandon Martin of New...

Feb 25, 2019

Janet Marie Barrow, 77 of Aberdeen, MD, died Monday, February 25, 2019 at home.

Born in Perryville, MD, on August 23, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Leonard F. Sr. and Ellen M. (Hickman) Barrow.

She was a member of Riverside Community Church, where she enjoyed being apart of a singing group.

Feb 25, 2019

Cheryl A. Dixon, 72 of Elkton, MD, passed away suddenly Monday, February 25, 2019 at home.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in Elkton, on October 10, 1946, the daughter of the late Eugene W. and Mildred (Crouch) Howell.  She was the wife of the late Emory Dixon who passed February 6, 2011.

Feb 23, 2019

Margaret Shore, 89 of DelMar, DE, died Saturday, February 23, 2019 in the DelMar Nursing Home.

Born in Elkton, MD, on October 2, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Mary (Biddle) King.  She was the wife of the late Fred Shore.

She is survived by her son: Ronald Shore of...

Feb 21, 2019

Richard Allen “Joe” Yackanech, 61 of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 in the Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Unit at Franklin Square Hospital, Baltimore, MD.

Born in Great Lakes, IL, on September 17, 1957, he was the son of the late Mike and Mary Virginia (Criss) Yackanech.

Joe worked in management for...