Obituaries

Sep 6, 2018

Shirley A. Biggers, 67 of North East, MD, died Thursday, September 6, 2018 in the Laurelwood Care Center, Elkton, MD.

Born in Elkton, on May 26, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Charles Sr. and Ethel Phoebe (Church) Stewart.  She was the wife of the late William Alvin “Alley” Biggers.

Shirley retired after...

Aug 26, 2018

Chester Robert Patchell (Ches), 85 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018.

A lifelong resident of North East, he was born on August 8, 1933, the son of the late William Thomas and the Mary (Nickle) Patchell.

A proud veteran of the Korean War, Ches served in the U.S. Navy until 1955.  ...

Aug 25, 2018

It is with great sadness the family of Jean Hazel Manning (Briscoe) announces her passing after a brief illness, on Saturday, August 25, 2018.

Jean was the middle child of five born on July 8, 1953 to the late Louella Chris Ann Briscoe.  She was a lifelong resident of North East, MD and grew up attending St...

Aug 24, 2018

James David Crockett, 52 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 in the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD.

He was born in Havre de Grace, MD, on September 30, 1965.

David served his country proudly in the U.S. Army – 101st Airborne Division.  After his service, he worked as a...

Aug 23, 2018

John Thomas Moran, Jr., 27 of North East, MD, passed away suddenly in a tragic construction accident on Thursday, August 23, 2018.

He was born in Milford, CT on March 22, 1991.

He was a dedicated crane operator with the I.U.O.E. Local 37 Operating Engineers.

John had a contagious smile and lit up...

Aug 15, 2018

Fannie Lucille Bonham, 85 of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Wytheville, VA, on June 13, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Sarah Jane (Wright) Stroup.   She was the wife of the late James Roy Bonham who passed on May 3, 1995....

Aug 11, 2018

David Meredith McDowell, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2018.  David was born in Calvert, Maryland, on April 21, 1929, to Harry Clayton and Helen England McDowell.  He graduated from Calvert Agricultural High School in 1946 as valedictorian and with honors from Houghton College, Houghton, NY in 1950.  While attending Houghton College, he...

Aug 11, 2018

Loretta Jane Comegys (Mommom Retta), 73, of North East, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 11, 2018. She was peacefully at home surrounded by family.

She was born a true coal miner’s daughter in War, West Virginia, on November 14, 1944, to Frank and Hazel Buchanan (Pop & Granny).

Loretta is...

Aug 6, 2018

Bertha May Greek, 81 of Delta, PA, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at York Hospital, York, PA.

Born in Dundalk, MD, on March 4, 1937, she was one of seven children of the late Elroy and Helen Pauline (Becker) Tankersley. She was the beloved wife of the late William W. Greek who passed May 17, 2005....

Aug 5, 2018

Elsie W.H. Travis, 91 of Rising Sun, MD, formerly of Lumberton, NJ, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 5, 2018.  She resided at Calvert Manor Healthcare Center, Rising Sun, MD.

Born in Brookline, PA, on August 7, 1926, she was the daughter of the late George Millard and Elsie (Wilson) Hoffmann.  She was...

Aug 4, 2018

Edwin J. Sprague, 80 of North East, MD, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at home.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, on October 11, 1937, he was the son of the late Edwin A. and Elizabeth (Boccius) Sprague.

He served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps.  In 1986, Edwin opened the E.J. Sprague Co.,...

Aug 2, 2018

C. Paul Nickle, 88 of West Grove, PA, passed away suddenly at home on August 2, 2018.  Paul just last week was given a clean bill of health by his oncologist.  So we are fairly certain he died of a broken heart as he had been mourning the loss of the love of his life, Alta, since February.

Jul 30, 2018

Marcus Cline Ritchie, II, 40 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 in the Seasons Hospice Unit at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton, on July 26, 1978, the son of Marcus C. and Lana K. (Aleshire) Ritchie, of North East, MD.

Prior...

Jul 29, 2018

Margaret Theresa Schomo, 84 of Elkton, MD, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at home.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, on March 4, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Mahr) McCrory.  She was the wife of the late Ronald R. Schomo who passed March 19, 2008.

She was a homemaker and...

Jul 27, 2018

Ronald Curtis “Hillbilly” McMillan, Sr., 53 of Elkton, MD, died Friday, July 27, 2018 at home.

Born in Elkton, MD, on June 11, 1965, he was the son of Redgia Franklin McMillan and Blanche Hilda (Lyall) McMillan.

Hillbilly had a love and passion for his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by daughters:...

Jul 26, 2018

Paul Lindberg Phipps, 91 of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 in the Seasons Hospice Unit of Franklin Square, Baltimore, MD.

Born in Wrightsdale, PA, on July 11, 1927, he was the son of the late Verner Paul and Pansey Adelade (Johnston) Phipps.

Mr. Phipps served his country proudly during World War II...

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....