Obituaries

Mark Bennett Smith

Mark Bennett Smith

Jun 26, 2017

Mark Bennett Smith, 63 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

He was born in Baltimore, MD, on June 4, 1954 and was the husband of Brenda Smith, North East, MD.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Services are private....

Lynne Ann Schreiber

Lynne Ann Schreiber

Jun 25, 2017

Lynne Ann Schreiber, 51 of Charlestown, MD, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 21, 2017.

She was born in Altoona, PA, on January 25, 1966.  She was a Bishop Guilfoyle High School and Pennsylvania State University Alumnus.

Lynne enjoyed Jeeps, karaoke, loved animals and helping people.

She was entrepreneur...

Tex Warfield

Tex Warfield

Jun 24, 2017

Tex Warfield, 88 of North East, MD, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. Born in New York, NY, on September 22, 1928, he was the son of the late Russell and Dorothy (Williamson) Warfield. Prior to his retirement, Tex became the top liquor salesman in the State of MD, credited with establishing...

Michael Edward Kennedy

Michael Edward Kennedy

Jun 16, 2017

Michael Edward Kennedy September 15, 1960 – June 16, 2017

The Lord called Michael Kennedy to join his sisters Maxine and Josephine (Monroe), his mother Arezelia V. (nee Massey), brother Robert and father Walter E. Kennedy, along with many lifelong friends who had gone on ahead for that ultimate family reunion. He leaves his wife...

Myrtle W. (Walter)  Parks

Myrtle W. (Walter) Parks

Jun 10, 2017

Myrtle W. Parks, 94 of Rising Sun, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 10, 2017.

Born in Aldino, MD, on May 16, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and the late Laurinda (Young) Walter.  She was the wife of the late Harry R. Parks who passed on...

Mildred Elizabeth (Janney)  Vance

Mildred Elizabeth (Janney) Vance

Jun 7, 2017

Mildred Elizabeth Vance, 79 of North East, MD, died Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

Born in Killarney, WV, on September 20, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Walter Roscoe and the late Vinnie Pearl (Coalson) Janney.  She was the wife of the late Albert Lee Vance.

Mildred had...

Donald Herbert Ewing

Donald Herbert Ewing

Jun 6, 2017

Donald Herbert Ewing, 47 of Earleville, MD, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at home.

Born in Ridley Park, PA, on January 4, 1970, he was the son of Danny Lee and Deborah (Steiner) Ewing of Elkton, MD.

Donny, a member of the YMCA, enjoyed running, rock climbing, dancing, hiking, biking and...

Patricia Walbeck Murphy

Patricia Walbeck Murphy

May 27, 2017

Patricia Walbeck Murphy, 52 of North East, MD, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017.

Born in Elkton, MD, on December 23, 1964, she was the daughter of Carl Walbeck of North East and the late Edith Rose (Lynch) Walbeck.

Patty was a graduate of North East High School and Virginia...

Bernard C. Hypes, Jr.

Bernard C. Hypes, Jr.

May 25, 2017

Bernard C. Hypes, Jr., 69 of Elkton, MD, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at home.

Born in Bluefield, VA, on May 23, 1948, he was the son of the late Bernard C., Sr.  and Helen Gladys (Whitt) Hypes.  He was the husband of the late Erline J. (Palmer) Hypes who passed in...

Jo Ann (Mcmullen)  Howell

Jo Ann (Mcmullen) Howell

May 19, 2017

Jo Ann Howell, 59 of Aberdeen, MD, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at home.

Born in MD, on September 23, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Verna (Westmoreland) McMullen.  She was the wife of the late Roger W. Howell who passed February 5, 2007.

Jo...

Robert Joseph Gregor

Robert Joseph Gregor

May 19, 2017

Robert Joseph Gregor, 78 of Rising Sun, MD, died Friday, May 19, 2017 in his daughter’s home.

Born in Wilmington, DE, on September 14, 1938, he was the son of the Robert F. and Frances E. (Lennon) Gregor. He served in the Navy aboard “The Wasp”.

Bob, a member of the...

Charle Denise (Lader)  Lee

Charle Denise (Lader) Lee

May 18, 2017

Charle Denise Lee, age 66 entered into a new life on 18 May 2017.

She was a native of Chambersburg, PA, graduated from Shippensburg College in 1972 and later moved to Cecil County.  Her career choice as a Human Resources Specialist in the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD culminated in...

Mary Evelyn (Rhoades)  Ewing

Mary Evelyn (Rhoades) Ewing

May 16, 2017

Mary Evelyn Ewing, 72 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in the Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, she was born on August 17, 1944, the daughter of the late William Clifton Rhoades and Erma O. (Garten) Decker.

Mary retired from Chrysler.

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Suzanne Smith Gordon

Suzanne Smith Gordon

May 14, 2017

Suzanne Smith Gordon, 76 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at home.

Born in Rochester, NY, on December 8, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Reid D.C. and Jean Smith.

After high school, Suzanne attended Russell-Sage College, graduating in 1962 with a Bachelor of Arts...

Mary Edna (Morton)  Short

Mary Edna (Morton) Short

May 13, 2017

Mary Edna Short was born on April 12, 1946 in Twin Falls, Idaho to the late Mae Edith and Delbert Dallas Morton.  She married Theodore Short in 1975. Theodore “Shorty” Short preceded her in death. Mary departed this life to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 13, 2017.

Mary was a dedicated and devoted participant of...

Marian Elizabeth (Matteson)  Scott

Marian Elizabeth (Matteson) Scott

May 13, 2017

Marian Elizabeth Scott, age 91, of Port Deposit, MD, entered her Heavenly home on Sunday, May 14, 2017.  She was born January 11, 1926 in Spring Creek, PA to Harold and Ruth Matteson.

Marian enjoyed life on the farm; she especially enjoyed “haying time” when she got to drive the tractor.  Marian’s older...

John Bruce Renninger

John Bruce Renninger

May 13, 2017

John Bruce Renninger, 87 of North East, MD, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Mifflin County, PA, on March 8, 1930, he was the son of the late Bruce D. and Mertie (Knepp) Renninger.  He was the husband of the late Phyllis M. Renninger who passed...

Robert C. Efford

Robert C. Efford

May 12, 2017

Robert C. Efford, 83 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on December 30, 1933, he was the son of the late Harry Milton Efford and Lillian Mae (Reneker) Efford Twitchell.  He was the husband of Joan Elizabeth Efford who passed August 17, 1994.

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Deborah Boyd Cain

Deborah Boyd Cain

May 12, 2017

Deborah Boyd Cain, 70 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on May 8, 1947, she was the daughter of the late T. Davis and Evelyn (Donache) Boyd.

Debbie enjoyed spending time with her family, close friends and especially the light of...

Patricia Ann (Glusco)  Strine

Patricia Ann (Glusco) Strine

May 9, 2017

Patricia Ann Strine, 69 of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in York, PA, on August 2, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Roddy (aka Paul) and Charlotte M. (Knaub) Glusco.

Mrs. Strine retired from ACM Pest Control, Elkton, MD where...