Obituaries

Nov 18, 2018

Shirley Jane Murphy, 83 of Elkton, MD, died Sunday, November 18, 2018 at home with her loving granddaughter by her side, after a long battle with Valvular Heart Disease.

Born in Perryville, MD, on January 26, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Edna (Hammond) Shockley.

Before retiring in April of...

Nov 16, 2018

Austin Timothy Matheson, 17 of Chesapeake City, MD, died Friday, November 16, 2018 in Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

He was born in Johnson City, TN, on June 20, 2001 and was a student at Providence School, Elkton, MD.

Austin is survived by his mother: April M. Rhoades of Chesapeake City, MD; father: Jason T. Matheson...

Nov 15, 2018

Karen Marie Currey Ware, 73, of North East passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from complications that developed during her brave battle with cancer. She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia to Arthur and Eva Currey.

Karen was a retired Cecil County public school teacher having taught for more than 30 years in Maryland after beginning...

Nov 15, 2018

Patricia Ann Flower, 78 of North East, MD, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 15, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Chelsea, MA, on August 6, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John and Laura (Cogswell) Myles.

Patricia retired from Pathmark, Wilmington, DE where she worked as a manager and cashier.  After...

Nov 5, 2018

Cindy Lee Reber, 55 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Ephrata, PA, on July 23, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Thomas and Leonora (Wynings) Reber.

Cindy worked as a Customer Service Manager at Walmart, Elkton, MD.  She enjoyed watching World...

Nov 4, 2018

Rhonda Lynn Russell, 63 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018.

She was born April 10, 1955 in Wilmington, DE.

Rhonda loved yard sales, auctions and jewelry. She also enjoyed all kinds of music.  But her greatest blessings were her grandsons; they were her world.

She is survived by her...

Oct 29, 2018

Etta Frances Beal, 86 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 in the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD.

Born in MD, on August 28, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Bassadore and Sadie Walls.

Etta had worked at Wee Care Daycare in North East for many years.  She enjoyed...

Oct 26, 2018

Robert Earl Christian, 53 of Elkton, MD, died Friday, October 26, 2018.

He was born in Grundy, VA, on December 12, 1964.

Mr. Christian resided in Elkton for over 34 years.  Prior to his retirement he worked as a concrete finisher with Head Concrete.

He enjoyed camping, fishing and crabbing.  Most of all...

Oct 26, 2018

Valeria Kay Mayfield, 66 of Elkton, MD, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

She was born in Havre de Grace, MD, on April 23, 1952.

Valeria worked as a nursing assistant at Perry Point VA Medical Center.

She collected rhinestones and liked playing “Words with Friends”.  The...

Oct 25, 2018

Paul L. Huntzberry, 80 passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 in the Perry Point VA Medical Center, Perry Point, MD.

Born in Severn, MD, on February 28, 1938, he was the son of the late Ray W. Sr. and Thelma Irene (Gilbert) Huntzberry.  He was the husband of 49 years of the late Norma G. Huntzberry who...

Oct 24, 2018

Nancy Arlean Williams, 78 of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018.

Born in Grundy, VA, on October 29, 1939, she was the daughter of the late James and Della (Blackburn) McClanahan.  She was the wife of the late Hubert L. Williams who passed in 1983.

Mrs. Williams worked for many years as a...

Oct 22, 2018

Casey, Kati Lin (May 22, 1988 – October 22, 2018)

Suddenly, on October 22, 2018 this world lost an amazing person.  Kati is remembered as a fun, loving, crazy, caring individual. She enjoyed spending time with her family, riding her bike, listening to music and hanging out with friends.  Kati’s bright smile is one that forever remains...

Oct 22, 2018

Jean Pearl Moore, 70 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at home.

Born in Wilmington, DE, on April 10, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Roy S. Jr. and Charlotte M. (Minor) Moore.

Jean is survived by her twin sister: June Reed of North Port, FL; her sister: Carol L....

Oct 22, 2018

Rose Marie Taylor, 61 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 in the Seasons Hospice Unit of Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

A lifelong resident of North East, she was born on February 8, 1957, the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Susan (Strizack) Cornell.  She was the wife of the late Delbert W....

Oct 21, 2018

Mrs. Ruby Jean Gilbert Rycroft, 72, a resident of Kindley Rd. past away Sunday October 21, 2018 at her residence. She was born January 22, 1946 in Cecil County, MD daughter of the late John Clarrington Gilbert and Mabel Marie Moats Gilbert.

Ruby was a homemaker and worked in the furniture industry for many years. She was...

Oct 19, 2018

Wanda Sue Barnett, 56 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018 in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in Elkton on August 26, 1962.

Prior to her retirement, Wanda worked as an LPN at Perry Point VA Medical Center.  She was a member of the...

Oct 16, 2018

Richard Glen Gestewitz, Jr., 53 of Charlestown, MD, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on December 15, 1964, he was the son of Richard G. Gestewitz, Sr. of Charlestown, MD and the late Nancy Jean (Sartin) Gestewitz.

Rick served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy, retiring...

Oct 16, 2018

Charles C. “Jake” Sutton, Jr., 70 of North East, MD, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton, on October 12, 1948, the son of the late Charles C. Sr. and Sarah Jane (Armour) Sutton.

Jake retired 2 years ago after 34 years of...

Oct 14, 2018

Earl S. “Bobby” Elmer, 84 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at home.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in North East, on September 5, 1934, the son of the late John B. Sr. and Ethel (Ward) Elmer.  He was the husband of the late Jane Louise Elmer who passed...

Oct 6, 2018

Virginia M. Crawford, 86 of Elkton, MD, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 in the Laurelwood Nursing Center, Elkton, MD.

Born in North East, MD, on April 13, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Albert B. and Hanna May (Rice) Jones.

She is lovingly survived by her children: Barney Crawford (Barbara) of Elkton,...