Obituaries

Jul 24, 2018

James Ray Blake, 44 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in the Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, he was born on February 7, 1974.

He worked as an Engineering Technician for NMP Consulting.  In his spare time, James enjoyed fishing, hunting, crabbing and motorcycles.

Survived by...

Jul 23, 2018

Thomas Ray Owens, 25 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland.

Born on July 2, 1993, he was the son of the late Jimmy L. and Pammy (Martin) Owens.

Thomas enjoyed fishing, hunting and football.

He is survived by his daughter: Kendell Rea Owens; brother: David Charles...

Jul 21, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Lyle Frist, 86 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at home.

Born in Nottingham, PA, on February 6, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Harry J. and Kathryn S. (Martin) Slauch.

All knew her as Betty, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  She was a...

Jul 20, 2018

Clarence Roscoe “Rusty” Combs, 74 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.

Born in Meade, WV, on August 12, 1943, he was the son of the late Oscar William and Ella (Coalson) Combs.

He was a partner in Cecil Construction, Elkton, MD and enjoyed hunting and fishing....

Jul 20, 2018

Mary Alice Smith, 83, daughter of the late William Bryant and the late Cora Bryant, born August 31, 1934, went home to our Lord and Savior on Friday, July 20, 2018 in the early morning hours.

Mary was born and raised in Jackson County, FL.  She married the late Samuel Smith in 1965.

She worked...

Jul 19, 2018

George Michael Mechler, Jr., 61 of North East, MD, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Staten Island, NY, on October 27, 1956, he was the son of the late George Michael Sr. and Anne Philomenia (Ruggiero) Mechler.

The general manager of Galahad Marine, North East, MD,...

Jul 16, 2018

Sally Theresa George, 81 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Sewickley, PA on September 4, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Newell) Cannister.

Throughout her career, Mrs. George worked in management and was an active...

Jul 15, 2018

Lynnette Dawn Brinton, 56 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 in the Suburban Community Hospital, Norristown, PA.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in Elkton, on January 20, 1962, the daughter of the late Richard Lee and Frances Lee (Osborne) Corron.

Lynnette worked as the lead custodian for...

Jul 14, 2018

Annabelle McGinnis, 92 of Elkton, MD, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 in Elkton, MD.

Born in McKees Rock, PA, on November 29, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Anthony and Hazel (Bird) McCarthy.

She was a proud military wife who enjoyed yard work and the casinos.

Mrs. McGinnis is...

Jul 13, 2018

Oleita Ann Kirby, of North East, MD, went home to the hands of our Lord surrounded by her family and close friends Friday, July 13, 2018 in the Union Hospital of Cecil County, Elkton, MD.

She was born in North East, MD on June 26, 1934. Oleita was the daughter of the late Amos Husfelt, Sr. and...

Jul 12, 2018

Deborah L. Potter, 62 of North East, MD, died Thursday, July 12, 2018 in the Laurelwood Nursing Center, Elkton, MD.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in Elkton, on January 8, 1956, the daughter of the late E. L. and Ora (Winston) Barnett.

Debbie worked for Laurelwood Nursing Center as a nursing...

Jul 9, 2018

Mary Patricia Murphy, “Pat”, 77 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 in the Abbey Manor Assisted Living, Elkton, MD.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on January 1, 1941, she was the wife of the late Walter G. Murphy who passed in 1988.

Pat worked for many years as a secretary for Jodlbauer’s...

Jul 7, 2018

Lula Handy, of Charlestown, MD, died on July 7, 2018. Mrs. Handy moved to Cecil County, MD, in 1952, with her husband and children.

She was born in Hayes, NC on January 28, 1927, the daughter of the late Mack Montgomery Handy and Ona Gambill Handy.

Mrs. Handy enjoyed her children and grandchildren.  She especially...

Jul 6, 2018

Mable E. Moxley, 89 of Elkton, MD, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 in the Abbey Manor Assisted Living, Elkton, MD.

Born in Woodlawn, VA, on December 2, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Lena (Hill) Landreth.  She was the wife of the late Herbert Moxley who passed in 1991.

Mrs....

Jul 5, 2018

Charles “Charley” Douglas Brooks, 39 of Elkton, MD, passed away after a lengthy cardiac illness Thursday, July 5, 2018, Elkton, MD.

Born in Merced, CA, on March 22, 1979, he was the son of Douglas James Brooks and Sharon Lynn (Broad) Kerns.

He is survived by his wife: Theresa Brooks; daughter: Raven Scarlett Brooks of...

Jul 1, 2018

Charlie Oliver Dixon, 14 months, went home in the arms of the angels on Sunday, July 1, 2018.

Born on May 1, 2017, he was the beloved son of Dustin C. and Kelli M. (Lambert) Dixon, Elkton, MD.

In addition to his parents, Charlie was much loved by his sister: Lacey Isabella Dixon; maternal grandparents:...

Jul 1, 2018

William T. Mann, 39 of Newark, DE, best known to family as Bill and Brother passed away suddenly Sunday, July 1, 2018.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on July 26, 1978, he was the loving son of William H. and Perle Mann.

Brother was a Business Process Consultant at the DuPont Company where he...

Jun 26, 2018

Norma A Gatchell, 76 of North East, MD, died Tuesday, June 26, 2018 in Elkton, MD.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in Elkton on June 27, 1941, the daughter of the late William Anthony and Mary (Hargan) Peterson.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl “Porky” Gatchell; 4 brothers and 1...

Jun 26, 2018

Martha Ann Morris, 82 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on November 22, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Frederick William and Doris Olga (Linck) Pilgrim.  She was the wife of the late John G. “Gil” Morris who passed on September 1, 2013.

Prior to her...

Jun 25, 2018

Thomas Tip Hall, Jr., 64 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 in Elkton, MD.

Born in Havre De Grace, MD, on April 27, 1954, he was the son of the late Thomas Tip and Alfrenda (Walls) Hall, Sr.

Mr. Tom was the owner and operator of his own lawn care service. He...