Obituaries

George E. Mccreary

George E. Mccreary

Jul 24, 2015

George E. McCreary, 91 of Calvert, MD, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Avon Grove, PA, on August 14, 1923, he was the son of the late George C. and the late Sarah Jane (Pennock) McCreary.  He was the husband of the late Beatrice D. McCreary who passed on...

Francis A. Edwards

Francis A. Edwards

Jul 22, 2015

Francis A. “Luke” Edwards, 74 of North East, MD, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at home. A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton on March 5, 1941, the son of the late Porter J. Edwards and the late Jane (Armour) Sutton.  He was the husband of the late Betty Jane Bryant Edwards who passed...

Jeffrey Michael Rainier

Jeffrey Michael Rainier

Jul 17, 2015

Jeffrey Michael Rainier, 32 of Newark, DE, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015. He was born in New Port News VA on August 5, 1982. Jeffrey served in the U.S. Marines.  He worked as a Surveyor for Civil Engineering Associates, Middletown, DE. He enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his family. Survivors include: his mother: Dona L....

Marjorie L. (Slatky)  Taylor

Marjorie L. (Slatky) Taylor

Jul 14, 2015

Marjorie L. Taylor, 94 of North East, MD, died Tuesday, July 14, 2015 in the Calvert Manor Healthcare Center, Rising Sun, MD. Born in Duryea, PA, on September 18, 1920, she was the daughter of the late John and the late Mary Jane (Schaffer) Slatky.  She was the wife of the late Delbert W. Taylor, Sr. who died in 1996....

David Louis Martineau, Jr.

David Louis Martineau, Jr.

Jul 9, 2015

David Louis Martineau, Jr., 74 of Rising Sun, MD, died Thursday, July 9, 2015 in the Calvert Manor Healthcare Center, Rising Sun, MD. Born in Annapolis, MD, on January 5, 1941, he was the son of the late David Louis and the late Carol (Gregg) Martineau, Sr.  He served during Vietnam War in the Army .

H. Terry Deamond

H. Terry Deamond

Jul 5, 2015

H. (Homard) Terry Deamond, known to many as Terry, 71 of North East, MD, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Calvert Manor Healthcare Center, Rising Sun, MD.  Pat, his loving wife of 43 years and caregiver was by his side, holding his hand. Terry, a lifelong Cecil County resident, was born on March 4,...

Jacqueline D. (Deamond)  Russell

Jacqueline D. (Deamond) Russell

Jul 4, 2015

Jacqueline D. Russell, 86 of North East, MD, died Saturday, July 4, 2015 in the Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in Bay View, on November 13, 1928, the daughter of the late Ralph and the late Myrtle (Russell) Deamond.  She was the wife of the late Harry C. Russell who died in...

Howard E. Lockard, Sr.

Howard E. Lockard, Sr.

Jul 3, 2015

Howard E. Lockard, Sr. 80 of North East, MD, died Friday, July 3, 2015 at home surrounded by his devoted and loving family. A lifelong resident of North East, he was born on November 18, 1934, the son of the late James David and Mary (Simpers) Lockard. Mr. Lockard retired from Cecil County Public Schools Maintenance Dept.  He also...

Shirley Ilene (Miller)  Eldreth

Shirley Ilene (Miller) Eldreth

Jun 27, 2015

Shirley Ilene Eldreth, 78 of North East, MD, died Saturday, June 27, 2015 in the Laurelwood Nursing and Rehabilitation, Elkton, MD. Born in Clifton, NC, on April 25, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Park Miller and the late Rose Richardson Ashley.  After the death of her mother, Shirley was raised by her grandparents, the late Joseph M....

Amelia Ann (Cannister)  Brush

Amelia Ann (Cannister) Brush

Jun 24, 2015

Amelia Ann Brush, 89 of Coraopolis, PA, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015 in the Genesis Nursing Home, Elkton, MD. Born in Shields, PA, on October 9, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Frank and the late Anna (Newell) Cannister. She was the wife of the late Howard Albert Brush who died in 1998.

Richard Lee Poole

Richard Lee Poole

Jun 19, 2015

Richard Lee Poole, 67 of North East, MD, died Friday, June 19, 2015 at home Born in Akron, OH, on April 22, 1948, he was the son of the late Lorin Kenneth and Eleanor Ovitta (Baker) Poole. He retired from the University of Delaware, where he last worked in the Printing Department. Mr. Poole was a Boy Scout Leader for...

Kelli Anne Whiting

Kelli Anne Whiting

Jun 17, 2015

Kelli Anne Whiting, 43 of North East, MD, died Wednesday, June 17, 2015 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. She was born in MA, on September 19, 1971. Survivors include her husband: Chris Lipka; her children: Victoria Kiser of Waynesboro, VA, Troy Kiser, Jr. of Fort Defiance, VA,  Christopher Lipka and Kyle Lipka both of North East, MD; mother: Vicki...

Rev. Otis Leon Doherty

Rev. Otis Leon Doherty

Jun 16, 2015

Rev. Otis Leon Doherty, 82 of Elkton, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Stonewall, MS, on August 22, 1932, he was the son of the late William Herman and the late Ester (Smith) Doherty. Rev. Doherty retired in 1998 as pastor for Ogletown Baptist Church, Newark,...

Dorothy Ellen Manning

Dorothy Ellen Manning

Jun 14, 2015

Dorothy Ellen Manning, 93 of North East, MD, died Sunday, June 14, 2015 at home. Born in Perry Point, MD, on June 4, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Albert Ford and Rebecca (Atkinson) Manning. Mrs. Manning retired from Aberdeen Proving Ground after 30 years of service as a Budget Analyst. She was a member of DAR and...

Wanda Mae (Reynolds)  Ulmer

Wanda Mae (Reynolds) Ulmer

Jun 11, 2015

Wanda Mae Ulmer, 69 of Elkton, MD, was surrounded by loved ones when she passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015. She was survived by her husband of over 50 years and love of her life Charles L. Ulmer, Sr.  She was preceded in death by her parents Corbet and Bessie Reynolds. Wanda was famous for making cakes, enjoyed playing...

Richard Eugene Robinson

Richard Eugene Robinson

Jun 10, 2015

Richard Eugene Robinson, 80 of North East, MD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2015.  Born in West Chester, PA, on March 6, 1935, he was the son of the late J. Fred and Helen (Shoun) Robinson. Richard was active in the FFA and graduated from Oxford High School.  He worked tirelessly for many years as a dairy farmer...

Michel Andre Carter

Michel Andre Carter

Jun 8, 2015

Michel Andre Carter, 56 of North East, MD, died Monday, June 8, 2015 at home. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on July 6, 1958, he was the son of the late Bertha Delaplaine (McKinney) Carter.  Mike treasured his childhood relationship with his beloved grandfather, the late Willard McKinney. Over the years, Mike worked for Cameron’s Texaco, Robbie’s Garage and...

Mary Jane (Divadio)  Ray

Mary Jane (Divadio) Ray

Jun 6, 2015

Mary Jane Ray, 74 of North East, MD, died Saturday, June 6, 2015 at home. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on March 16, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and the late Ida (Wiggins) Divadio Hard. She was the Secretary/Treasurer for 46 years, for the family business, Ray Logging in North East, MD. Mary also enjoyed...

Hazel Marie (Reid)  Campbell

Hazel Marie (Reid) Campbell

Jun 4, 2015

Hazel Marie Reid Campbell, 82 of Rising Sun, MD, died Thursday, June 4, 2015 in the Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. Born in West Jefferson, NC, on April 16, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John Greene Reid and the late Bertha (Gentry) Reid.  She was the wife of the late Robert Lee Campbell who died March 28, 2001....

Floyd Clark George, Jr.

Floyd Clark George, Jr.

May 21, 2015

Floyd Clark George, Jr., age 77 of Elkton, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 21, 2015. He was born August 15, 1937 in Newark, DE to Floyd C. George, Sr. and Louise (Allen) George. Floyd was a general contractor for over 30 years serving MD and DE.  He enjoyed working on antique cars, tractors and...