Obituaries

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...

Jul 10, 2024

Richard Lynn (Dick) Osbun passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024 at Caraway Manor Assisted Living, Elkton, MD.

He was born on October 17, 1935 in Lancaster OH, the eldest son of the late Paul E. and Helen (McCandlish) Osbun.  He is survived by his brother, David Osbun of Tampa FL; nephews, Alexander Osbun and Mark Osbun;...

Jul 4, 2024

Matthew B. “Matt” Stewart, 66 of Port Deposit, MD, died Thursday, July 4, 2024 at home.

Born in Fall River, MA, on March 22, 1958, he was the son of the late William T. “Buzz” and Phyllis Marie (Buslovich) Stewart. He was the husband of the late, Pamala Lynn Stewart who passed June 9, 2023.

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Jul 1, 2024

Alice V. Douglas, 84 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in West Grove, PA, on November 27, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Stewart W. and the late Sara Harriet (Barrett) Baugher. She was the wife of the late Jack Franklin Douglas, Sr. who...

Jun 30, 2024

Joseph Michael Murray, 31 of Severn, MD, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 in the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Glen Burnie, MD.

He was born in Elkton, MD, on August 13, 1992.

Joe served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force, where he was stationed in Guam.  While stationed there, he...

Jun 27, 2024

James Edward “Ed” Allen, 87 of Paradise, PA, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024.

Born in VA, on February 2, 1937, he was the son of the late William Jess Allen and Gertrude L (McCraw) Allen. He was married to the late Penny Allen.

Ed retired after 40 years as a truck driver for Delaware...

Jun 25, 2024

Carl Wade Bodine ”Buzzy”, 60 of Baltimore, MD, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

Carl was stabbed by a resident of the rehab facility where Carl was the manager. Buzzy loved sports, cooking, music and helping people. He will always be remembered as a person that was willing to help people.

Son of the late...

Jun 25, 2024

Judith Mary Ann Veasey, 81 of North East, MD, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Easton, PA, on January 31, 1943, she was the daughter of the late James L. and Frances (Musselman) Sharkey.

Judy retired from teaching at Cecil County Public Schools, after 28...

Jun 23, 2024

Sarah Elizabeth Hannum, 81 of Willow Street, PA, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA.

Sarah was born on October 25, 1942 in Phoenixville, PA to the late Esther P. and Winfield Smith Hannum.  She was a graduate of Phoenixville Area High School, Susquehanna University with a B.A., and West Chester University...

Jun 22, 2024

Mr. Joseph Henry McKinney, 86 of North East, Maryland passed away at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD on June 22, 2024.  He was born and raised in North East, MD and graduated from North East High School in 1956.  After graduation, he was employed by several regional industries and then enlisted in the US Army in 1961.

Jun 19, 2024

Tammy Lynn Cooper, 59 of Elkton, MD went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

Tammy was born in Elkton, MD on February 3, 1965 and graduated from North East High School.

She worked at MD House of Travel Plaza on I95 and at Pencader University of DE.  She was a...

Jun 19, 2024

Shirley Ann Seymore (age 88) of North East, MD walked into heaven late afternoon on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. She was the First Lady of NE Faith Tabernacle (now known as Bay Church) for 36 years.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Rev. James W. Seymore and her parents Burnie & Paris Miller of...

Jun 17, 2024

Cora Juanita Brown departed this life on Monday, June 17, 2024 at home after a brief illness.  She was born on October 26, 1946 to the late Harry and Iola (Johnson) Brown.  She was the youngest of 15.

Cora attended George Washington Carver School in Elkton, MD.  She worked at Bata Show Company in Belcamp, MD.  The...