Obituaries

Sep 5, 2024

Pauline Von Hofen Johnson, 91 died peacefully on September 5, 2024 in Valencia, PA.

She was born and raised in North East, MD, the daughter of Paul Allen Von Hofen and Lula Bell (Hinson) Von Hofen.  She graduated from North East High School in 1949.

Pauline is survived by her husband of 67 years: William;...

Sep 4, 2024

“Wayne” Lonnie D. Church, 69 of North East, MD, passed away in Christiana Care Hospital, Newark, DE location due to complications from surgery on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Born in North East, MD, on November 20, 1954, he was the son of the late Vernon Church, Sr. and Patty (Osborne) Church.

Lonnie retired from Chrysler,...

Sep 2, 2024

Terry Lynn Wyre, 62 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 in the Elkton Nursing and Rehab Center, Elkton, MD.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in Elkton, MD, on June 17, 1962.

She worked in food service at McDonalds.

Terry enjoyed spending time with and caring...

Sep 2, 2024

Elizabeth “JoAnn” Fitzgerald, 88 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at Abbey Manor Assisted Living, Elkton, MD.

Born in Waynesboro, VA, on May 14, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Frank Victor Truxell and Alva Lee (Chaplin) Truxell.  She was the wife of the late James Franklin Fitzgerald who passed on October...

Sep 2, 2024

Christine C. Hormanski, 96 of Newark, DE, died Monday, September 2, 2024 in the Somerford Place, Newark, DE.

Born in Central Falls, RI on December 4, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Maliborski and Frances (Golis) Maliborski.

Christine attended St. Joseph’s School, Central Falls High School and a nurses Training program for...

Aug 30, 2024

Services Canceled

Joseph “Joe” Edward Murphy, 81, husband of Ellen, passed away peacefully at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on August 30, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Joe was born in Frostburg, Maryland on March 29,1943, the son of the late Joseph Lawrence and Anna (Ward) Murphy. In 1961, he graduated from La Salle High...

Aug 19, 2024

John A. Brinkman, Jr., 92 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD with his loving family by his side.

Born in Lancaster, PA, on April 2, 1932, he was the son of the late John A. Brinkman, Sr. and Ellen Mae (Rineer) Brinkman.  He was the husband...

Aug 15, 2024

Edward T. “Timmy” Waddell, 69 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in VA, on April 10, 1955, he was the son of the late Everett Manley Waddell and Barbara Ann (Testerman) Waddell.

Timmy was an assistant manager at the Sunoco, Chesapeake House.

He was...

Aug 14, 2024

Peter Moore Williams, age 91 of Charlestown, MD passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

Pete was born in Charlestown, MD on March 11, 1933 to the late Dorothy Heisler Moore.  He was married to the love of his life, the late Jane Doss Williams for 70 years.

In 1952, Pete would have graduated from North...

Aug 10, 2024

Joyce N. Dyer, 84, of North East, Maryland, passed away on August 10, 2024. Born on October 12, 1939 in Michigan, Joyce lived a life marked by kindness, resilience, and a commitment to her family and friends.

Joyce was the beloved wife of the late David Dyer, with whom she shared 33 years of marriage. She was...

Jul 30, 2024

James Michael Miller, 70 of North East, MD, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at home.

Born in Elkton, MD, on August 29, 1953, he was the son of the late James Edward Miller and the late Mary Lou (Ewing) Miller.

He is survived by his son: Michael David Miller (Dana) of Earleville, MD; grandsons:...

Jul 27, 2024

Robert Joseph Reilly, 33 of Worton, MD, formerly of North East, MD passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

He was born in Newark, NJ, on April 25, 1991.

Bobby worked at Safe Harbor, Great Oak Landing, Chestertown, MD, in property management and repairing boats, a job that he...

Jul 25, 2024

John A. Hawley, 92, Elkton MD, formerly Binghamton NY, passed away July 25, 2024.  He has joined the love of his life (Evelyn); his parents (Ernest and Helen); and his grandson (Sean), in heaven.

Our Dad was a Navy man who proudly served during the Korean War.   His wit and understated sarcasm earned him the nickname “Cracker...

Jul 22, 2024

Ricky Allen Wyre, 70 of North East, MD, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 22, 2024.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton, on August 26, 1953, the son of the late Calvin and Doris (Isaacs) Wyre.

Rick retired from Cecil County Government as a Building Inspector III.

Jul 22, 2024

Maria Ann Bower, 74, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024.

Born in Wilmington, DE, on November 19, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin G. Thomas, Sr., and the late Anna Mae (Cook) Thomas.  She was the wife of the late Donald Norman Bower who passed away on July 27,...

Jul 17, 2024

Louise Henry “Weasie” Kamihachi, 75 of West Chester, PA, formerly of North East, MD, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in Wellington at Hershey's Mill, West Chester, PA.

Born in Elkton, MD, on March 13, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Howard Gibson Henry and the late Judith (Ogden) Henry.

She was a...

Jul 15, 2024

David Robert Pedrick, 66 of Elkton, MD, passed Monday, July 15, 2024.

Born in Wilmington, DE, on March 10, 1958, he was the son of the late George Albert Pedrick, Jr. and Helen (Garyantes) Pedrick.

David was a Pipe Fitter/Fabricator for Plumber and Pipefitters Local Union #74.

He enjoyed watching NASCAR.

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Jul 15, 2024

Stephanie Ann Harris, 48 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024.

Born in Elkton, MD, on July 25, 1975, she was the daughter of the late David and Brenda (Messick) Cartwright.

Stephanie had a Master’s Degree in Education from Wilmington University and a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Salisbury University.

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Jul 14, 2024

Martin Vance Lewis, 63 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Baltimore County, MD, on December 9, 1960, he was the son of the late Henry and Anna Golda Lewis.

Martin worked for Harford County, MD in the Roads Division.

He...

Jul 12, 2024

Lotan Charles Poore, “Bud”, 84 of Rising Sun, MD passed away Friday, July 12, 2024.

Born July 27, 1939, he was the son of the late, Stanley and Bessie (Bullock) Poore.  Bud grew up in Twin Oaks, PA.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 46 years: Jacqueline “Jackie” (Wilson) Poore; also, his children: Kimberlee...