Obituaries

Nov 15, 2017

Pastor Ralph D. Massie, 80 of North East, MD, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Besoco, WV, on June 21, 1937, he was the son of the late Hosie and Gladys Victoria (Crawford) Massie.

He...

Nov 14, 2017

Harold Duane Jackson, 76 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at home.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in North East on November 5, 1941, the son of the late Harold T. and Rachel (Spicer) Jackson.

Mr. Jackson retired from Chrysler where he worked as...

Nov 13, 2017

Dorothy Lillian Ashbridge, 97 of Elkton, MD, completed her journey and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 13, 2017. She departed peacefully at home with her loving family by her side.

Born in Richardson Park, DE, on September 17, 1920, she was the daughter of the late William T. Russell, Sr....

Nov 12, 2017

David Lee Sheets, 50 of North East, MD, died Sunday, November 12, 2017 in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

He was born in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, on December 26, 1966.

Prior to his retirement, David worked as a Master Electrician at Chrysler.  He enjoyed fishing and boating.

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Nov 9, 2017

James William Ware, 71, of North East passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017 from a massive stroke.  He was born in Grafton, WV to Bill and Helen Ware.

Jim was a retired Cecil County Public School teacher, having taught in Charlestown, Thomson Estates, and North East Elementary Schools.   He enjoyed hunting, woodworking, traveling, and playing with...

Nov 8, 2017

Raymond Michael Hildebrand, 65 of North East, MD, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 in the University of MD, Shock Trauma, Baltimore, MD.

Born in Riverdale, MD, on September 1, 1952, he was the son of the late Samuel Frederick and Gloria Patricia (Gilbert) Hildebrand.

He served in the U.S. Marines....

Oct 30, 2017

John Roland “Boots” Pyle transitioned peacefully into heaven on Monday, October 30, 2017, surrounded by loved ones.  Born in West Chester, PA, on December 30, 1928, he was the only son of C. Roland and Carrie Cathrall Pyle.  Roland got his nickname after toddling into his mother’s bridge club game wearing an oversized pair of boots.  (He...

Oct 29, 2017

Irene F. Cleaver, 73 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017.

A lifelong resident of North East, she was born on October 28, 1944, the daughter of the late Ira Graham and Annie (Kline) Boulden.

Prior to her retirement, Irene worked for the State Highway Administration.

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Oct 23, 2017

Jeffrey Lynn Collins, Sr., 31 of Newark, DE, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 23, 2017.

He was born in Elkton, MD, on April 12, 1986.  He worked as a truck driver.

Survivors include his wife: Nicole E. (Girard) Collins; 4 children: Jeffrey L. Collins, Jr., Gunnar Raymond Collins, Kaleigh Michelle...

Oct 22, 2017

October 22, 2017 marked the passing of a remarkable and inspirational women, Kathryn (Kitty) Summerill Ward, who died in her sleep at Broadmead in Cockeysville, Maryland. The daughter of Joseph John Summerill Jr. and Marguerite Star Summerill, she was born in Woodbury, New Jersey on April 3, 1922. During her long life, Kitty was surrounded by the devoted love...

Oct 22, 2017

Roland Chester Russell, Jr. “Butch”, 69 of Perryville, MD passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Elkton, MD, on January 4, 1948, he was the son of the late Roland Chester Russell, Sr. and Iva (Bertell) Russell.

He served his country proudly in the U.S....

Oct 21, 2017

Harold E. Marshall, 70 of Elkton, MD, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 at home.

Born in Baisden, WV, on December 4, 1946, he was the son of the late John and Okie (Murphy) Marshall.

He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army.

Prior to his...

Oct 21, 2017

Willard G. Bryan, Jr., 76 of North East, MD, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 at home with his loving family by his side.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, Willard was born in Elkton, on July 30, 1941, the son of the late Willard G. Bryan, Sr. and Dorothy (Robinson) Bryan.

Oct 20, 2017

Patty L. Peterson, 51 of Elkton, MD, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 at home surrounded by her beloved family.

Born in Salem, NJ, on March 22, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Julie (Stanley) Small.

Patty was one heck of a mother.  There will never be...

Oct 20, 2017

Nancy Sue Boxall, 67 of Staffordsville, VA, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Silver Spring, MD, on March 24, 1950, she was the daughter of the late James Samuel Momyer, Sr. and Lillian Mae (Russell) Momyer.  She was the wife of the late Thomas Boxall.

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Oct 17, 2017

Reba Jane Cox, 80 of North East, MD, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in the Elkton Transitional Care Center, Elkton, MD.

Born in MD, on March 15, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Viola (McBride) Brinegar.  She was the wife of the late Jack David Cox who died October 10, 1994....

Oct 15, 2017

Jeffrey Alan Taylor, 73 of Charlestown, MD, passed away on October 15, 2017 after a short battle with cancer.

Born in Wilmington, DE and growing up in Kennett Square, PA, Jeff was the son of the late Robert L. and Ethel (Meyerdierks) Taylor.

Jeff attended Kennett High School where he held...

Oct 15, 2017

Willard Boyd Payne, Sr., 93 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 in the Calvert Manor Healthcare Center, Rising Sun, MD.

Born in Akron, AL, on February 5, 1924, he was the son of the late Willard B. and Fannie (Elliott) Payne.  He was the husband of the late Anna...

Oct 13, 2017

Barbara Cornelia Barron, 67 of North East, MD passed away October 13, 2017 at Union Hospital in Elkton, MD.

Born in Philadelphia, PA on October 23, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Harriett (Janney) Barron.

She worked as a pharmacist at the Perry Point VA...

Oct 13, 2017

Elinor Lynch Schrack, 89 of Ambler, PA, formerly of North East, MD passed away Friday, October 13, 2017.

Born in North East, MD, on August 3, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Esther (Clark) Lynch.

Prior to her retirement, Elinor was a teacher at North East...