Obituaries

Mar 8, 2025

Kenneth Douglas Heverin, 65, passed away on March 8, 2025, in St. Petersburg, Florida from complications with pneumonia following a back surgery. Born on September 10, 1959, in Elkton, Maryland. Ken grew up in Elk Neck, Maryland and later in life lived in various cities in Delaware and lastly in Florida to be close with his son and granddaughters....

Mar 3, 2025

Trish Ann Blankenship, 42 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025.

A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in Elkton, on September 21, 1982.

Trish is survived by her daughter: Emily Blakeley Fairfield and her husband: Jeremy; mother: Karen (Biggers) Blankenship; and sister: Kim Scarborough all of North East, MD;...

Mar 2, 2025

David Zachary “Zach” Nolan, 36 of Elkton, MD, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD, Zach was a lifelong resident of Cecil County. He had a kind soul, a sharp wit, and a heart that overflowed with loyalty and love. He was a devoted son, a cherished brother, a fun-loving...

Feb 22, 2025

Malvern Woodall Holt, 87 of Elkton, MD, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 in Autumn Lake at Calvert Manor, Rising Sun, MD.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, he was born on August 28, 1937, the son of the late Woodall and Jeanette (Coulbourne) Holt.

He retired from Chrysler after 35 ½ years of service as...

Feb 21, 2025

Richard Elliott Boyd, 68 of Colora, MD, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025.

Born in Alhambra, CA, on May 8, 1956, he was the son of the late Harry W. and the late Zola Mae (Farrington) Boyd.

Richard had worked for several companies throughout his life as a security guard and also loved the years...

Feb 20, 2025

Gerald Franklin Buchanan Sr., a devoted father, loving grandfather, and proud U.S. Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on February 19, 1948, in West Virginia, Gerald spent his later years in North East, Maryland, where he created a home filled with love and family memories.

Gerald served his...

Feb 18, 2025

Mary Louise Collins (Vasilescu) left us on Tuesday February 18th 2025 after 90 years of sharing her amazing light with all of us. She was a wonderfully caring person who went out of her way to connect with others who needed her care and support. She was born June 12, 1934 in Galveston, Texas to George T. Vasilescu and...

Feb 18, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Bertha Taylor, of North East, Maryland, who left us peacefully on February 18, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on June 6, 1960, in Wilmington, Delaware, Shirley brought warmth, kindness, and joy to all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Shirley spent a...

Feb 14, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kimberly Naomi Hollada, who departed this life on February 14, 2025, at the age of 41. Born on April 10, 1983, in Wilmington, Delaware, Kimberly was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother who touched the lives of everyone around her with her warmth and kindness.

Kimberly's journey in...

Feb 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Sarah Stuard Detmer

1936-2025

Sarah Stuard Detmer, née Sarah Allison Stuard, passed away of natural causes on February 12, 2025, in Oxford, Pennsylvania, at the age of 88.  She was born on August 25, 1936, in Auburn, New York, to Evelyn Rowena Covey Stuard, a school librarian, and Henry Donald Stuard,...

Feb 12, 2025

Brian Keith Lowe, 55 of North East, MD, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

He was born in Havre de Grace, MD, on September 21, 1969.

Brian worked in steel fabrication and welding at Steel Supplies, Wilmington, DE.

He enjoyed golfing at Furnace Bay and Chesapeake Bay Golf Courses where he was in...

Feb 12, 2025

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Larry Keith Corron Sr., 70 of North East, MD, peacefully departed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born September 5, 1954, to the late Richard Lee and Frances Lee (Osborne) Corron and was part of a large, loving family.  He was the last of...

Feb 10, 2025

Ronda Lee Lopez-Toomey, 65 of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center-UM, Bel Air, MD.

She was born in Cumberland, MD, on January 10, 1960.

Ronda worked as a cashier at Royal Farms, Aberdeen, MD.

Survivors include her daughter: Kelly Lynn Becker (Michael Hatfield); mother:...

Feb 4, 2025

Charles Thomas “Sandy” Bittman, 77 of North East, MD, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on June 15, 1947, he was the son of the late Charles Francis and Mildred Marie (Vacek) Bittman.

Sandy served his country proudly in the U.S. Army.  He retired after many years of service working in...

Jan 31, 2025

William H. Debus, Jr., 79 of North East, MD, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on March 6, 1945, he was the son of the late William H. and Josephine (DiMartino) Debus.  He was the husband of the late Marita (DeLac) Debus who passed in 2015....

Jan 30, 2025

Eric Steven Sadler, 47 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025.

He was born in Havre de Grace, MD, on April 15, 1977.

Eric was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for Meadows Construction. He had also worked for DL Trucking, Alan Myers, Enterprise Electric, and Bramble Construction.

He...

Jan 29, 2025

Vikesh Dipak Patel, 33, of Arlington, Virginia, died tragically in Washington D.C. on January 29th 2025.

He was born in Leicester, United Kingdom in 1991 to Dipak and Ramila Patel. Only 14 months younger than his sister Dhanisha, they were inseparable from the very beginning. The family moved to the United States in 1998. From a young age, Vikesh was wise...

Jan 27, 2025

Allan M. Scarborough, 75 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 at home.

He was born on November 2, 1949, the son of the late Milton Scarborough and Thais J. (Peart) Scarborough.

Allan retired from Aberdeen Proving Ground where he worked in the testing dept.

He is survived by his...

Jan 24, 2025

Ronald William Mackereth, 82 of Elkton, MD, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on May 14, 1942, he was the son of the late Bernard and Bertha (Brady) Mackereth.

A veteran, he served his country in the United States Navy from October 1961 to January 1966 serving aboard carriers U.S.S. Randolph...

Jan 23, 2025

Rae Woody, 96 of Elkton, MD, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Kettle Island, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ervin and Sudie Smith. She was a coal miner and a preacher’s daughter. Often telling stories of growing up in a little shack in a coal camp in Kentucky....