Obituaries

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...

Sharon Ann Gregson

Sharon Ann Gregson

May 19, 2015

Sharon Ann Gregson, of North East, MD, died Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at home. A Lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in Elkton on February 13, 1960. Prior to her retirement due to disability, Sharon worked in shipping for UPS. She was a graduate of North East High School.  She enjoyed reading books.  Most of all she loved...

Gregory L. Fitts

Gregory L. Fitts

May 7, 2015

Gregory L. Fitts Sunrise: April 25, 1947 Sunset: May 7, 2015 Gregory Fitts, the son of the late Eloise Tiller, was born April 25, 1947 and departed this life on May 7, 2015.  He was preceded in death by sister: Vanessa Hayes and special grandmother: Gladys Fitts. Gregory was a graduate of North East High (1966) in North East, MD...

Carolyn Virginia (Johnson)  Yonts

Carolyn Virginia (Johnson) Yonts

May 5, 2015

Carolyn Virginia Yonts, 72 of North East, MD, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015 in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. She was born in Valparaiso, IN, on October 18, 1942. Carolyn was a teacher’s aid, for over 30 years working at Bay View Elementary School. She was a member of First Baptist Church of North East; and loved painting, singing and...

Frances Eva (Hieber)  Harrison

Frances Eva (Hieber) Harrison

May 5, 2015

May 5, 2015 Frances Eva Harrison  of Rising Sun, MD, formerly of Chesapeake City, MD, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the amazing age of 98.  She was the loving wife of the late John (Jack) H. Harrison, Sr. (who died in 2002; they were married 66 years.)  Her parents, George and Margaretha (Auffarth) Hieber...

Billie Maxine (Culpepper)  Kozycki

Billie Maxine (Culpepper) Kozycki

May 2, 2015

Billie Maxine Kozycki, 83 of Elkton, MD, formerly of Bowleys Quarters in Baltimore County, MD, passed through the gates of heaven on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Born in Maud, TX, on September 3, 1931, she was the daughter of the late John Oliver and Rheba (Lovelady) Culpepper.  She was the wife of the late Stanley J. Kozycki who died in...

Thomas Lee  Fox (Tollinger)

Thomas Lee Fox (Tollinger)

May 1, 2015

Thomas Lee Fox, (AKA) Thomas Lee Tollinger, 60 of Lewistown, PA, died Friday, May 1, 2015. Born in Lancaster, PA, on October 20, 1954, he was the son of the late James Russell Fox and the late Kathleen E. (Tollinger) Fox. Graveside service will be held Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 2:00 pm at West Nottingham Cemetery, 1195 Firetower Road,...