Obituaries

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...

Jun 24, 2018

Brenda J. Thomas, 67 of Elkton, MD, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, she was born on October 28, 1950, the daughter of the late Joseph Horace and Pauline (Osborne) Wiggins.

Brenda retired after many years of service for the Elkton Police Department...

Jun 17, 2018

Lana Lee Preston Pierce, 60 of Perryville, MD, died Sunday, June 17, 2018.

Born in Elkton, MD, on June 10, 1958, she was the daughter of the late William W. “Bus” and Idella Rhoda (Reynolds) Preston.

Lana is survived by her brother: Robert Preston of North East, MD and many other family members.

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Jun 16, 2018

Hayes R. Hammer, 79 of North East, MD, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 in the Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, Baltimore, MD surrounded by his loving family.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton on April 3, 1939, the son of the late Oscar and Eva Janice (Brown) Hammer.

Prior...

Jun 15, 2018

Maurice D. Smith, III, 66, of Elkton, MD, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 15, 2018 at home.

He was born in Upper Darby, PA on June 30, 1951.

Mike worked as a mechanic for Mercedes.  He owned and operated Elmer’s Auto in Kimblesville, PA.

He was a member of AF & AM...

Jun 15, 2018

Margaret L. Sexton, 85 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018.

Born in Elk Mills, MD on April 22, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Graysan C. and Susan C. Riggs.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Clarence Riggs, Gloria Holt, Doris Lee...

Jun 7, 2018

Mildred Frances Braucht, 84 of Wilmington, DE, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Regal Heights Nursing Home, Hockessin, DE.

Born in Rising Sun, MD, on December 12, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Linkous and Mary (Robinette) Webb.

Mildred retired from Chrysler where she worked in Automotive Assembly.

She enjoyed...

Jun 6, 2018

John Charles Leo, 71 passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, on September 23, 1946, he was the son of the late Alfred and Anna Noretta (Klem) Leo.

He is survived by his brother: Alfred Leo and wife, Arlene: a niece: Christine Frederick; a nephew: Gregory Leo; and his great nephews: Hayden...

Jun 3, 2018

Ida L. Bonsall, 85 of Elkton, MD, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Elk Neck, MD, on June 7, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Mary Louise (Pryor) Gonce.  She was the wife of the late Frank T. Bonsall, Jr. who preceded her on...

Jun 3, 2018

William Harland Crawford, 48 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at home.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton, MD, on December 25, 1969.

William enjoyed fishing, wrestling and watching tv.

He is survived by 2 daughters: Tracey Hyatt, Tiffany Crawford; his mother: Sarah (Frye)...

Jun 1, 2018

Nicole Frances Burns, 38 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018.

She was born in Willingboro, NJ, on May 19, 1980.

Survivors include her 4 children: Jordan Jackson, Amauri Johnson, Amir Christy and Alaysia Christy; and her nieces and nephews: Amaurianna Hernandez, Haiti Hernandez, Aakeem Crain, Robert Dorsey and Kayla Burns.

May 26, 2018

Constance Jean Julien, 77 of North East, MD, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018.

Mom was as close to perfect as anyone could be, her heart was made of gold and she loved everyone. Her children were what she lived for. She loved planting flowers in her yard and making her home beautiful inside and out. She...

May 21, 2018

Rodney A. Mueller, 70 of North East, MD, died Monday, May 21, 2018 in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Austin, TX, on November 5, 1947, he was the son of the late Joe and Nell (Robertson) Mueller.  He was the husband of the late Karen Lemmerman Mueller who passed on July 24, 2017.

Rodney...

May 15, 2018

Mary Alice Martin, 82 of North East, MD, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at home.

Born in Bluff City, TN, on February 14, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Cora Dell (Harr) Rosenbalm.

Mary worked in the Lawn and Garden Dept. at the North East Walmart.

She is...

May 8, 2018

Betty Alene Henson

Betty Alene (Ramsey) Henson, a genuine Coal Miner’s Daughter, went home on May 8, 2018. Mom was born on February 22, 1926 to Oakley Homer and Nancy A. Ramsey in Hamlin, Virginia.

In addition to her parents, Mom was preceded in death by brothers: Dee, Sam and Tommy; daughter: Connie; son: Bobby;...

May 7, 2018

Connie Ellen Hamby, 62 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 at home.

Born in York, PA, on December 6, 1955, she was the daughter of the late James Orval and Margaret Blake.

Connie enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren, she would light up when they were around. She loved the kids more than she...

May 6, 2018

Christina Marie Gsell, 35 of North East, MD, passed away suddenly Sunday, May 6, 2018.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in Elkton, on November 28, 1982.

Christina was a Manager and Event Coordinator for Steak and Main, North East, MD.  She loved her job and many of her customers became very...

May 4, 2018

Bonnie Lee Dowdy, 63 of Elkton, MD, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 at Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

She was born in Elkton, on April 29, 1955, the daughter of the late William F. Williams and the late Alberta (Lloyd) Taylor.  She was the wife of the late Melvin Lee Dowdy who passed in 2001.

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