Obituaries

Sal Joseph Tulumello

Sal Joseph Tulumello

Feb 20, 2015

Sal Joseph Tulumello, 87 of North East, MD, died Friday, February 20, 2015 in the North Naples Hospital, Naples, FL. Born in Buffalo, NY, on August 16, 1927, he was the son of the late Sam and Concetta Tulumello. Sal was a cabinet maker by trade. He enjoyed woodworking, the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, and flowers. He is survived...

Mildred Tamargo Letts

Mildred Tamargo Letts

Feb 20, 2015

Mildred Tamargo Letts, 96 of Elkton, MD, died Friday, February 20, 2015 in the Laurelwood Care Center, Elkton, MD. Born in Brooklyn, NY, on July 28, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Sandy and the late Elivra (Schwerdtman) Tamargo. She was a self-employed hairdresser. Mrs. Letts was a member of the Ladies Aux. of NEVFD and was inducted...

Alan Charles Weaver

Alan Charles Weaver

Feb 17, 2015

Alan Charles Weaver, 59, of North East, MD passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Alan was born on December 18, 1955 in Elkton, MD. He was the son of James D. Weaver, Jr. and Lita Fay Weaver (Levredge). Alan is survived by his fiancé, Ada Lynn Crabtree, his mother, Fay Weaver, his brother, David Weaver (Denise), and sister,...

Robert Harley Miller, Jr.

Robert Harley Miller, Jr.

Feb 17, 2015

Robert Harley Miller, Jr., ‘Bobby’ 49 of Elkton, MD, died Tuesday, February 17, 2015 in the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Born in Elkton, MD, on July 30, 1965, he was the son of the late Robert Harley ‘Bud’ Miller, Sr. and Esther Annette ‘Judy’ (Heverin) Miller. He had worked at Howard’s Market, North East, MD, the Anchorage,...

Judy Sumpter Wilson

Judy Sumpter Wilson

Feb 15, 2015

Judy Sumpter Wilson, 65 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Havre de Grace, MD, on June 16, 1949. Judy worked in the State of Maryland Comptroller’s office.  She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 135, Perryville, MD. She is survived...

Ross B. Cameron, Jr.

Ross B. Cameron, Jr.

Feb 14, 2015

Ross B. Cameron, Jr., 73 of Hances Point, North East, MD, died Saturday, February 14, 2015 in the Bel Air Assisted Living, Bel Air, MD. Born in Asbury Park, NJ on March 26, 1941, he was the son of the late Ross B. Cameron Sr. and Phyllis (Reid) Cameron of Hances Point, North East, Maryland. He spent most of his...

Janet F. (Ferguson)  Fanning

Janet F. (Ferguson) Fanning

Feb 12, 2015

Janet Ferguson Fanning, 80 of Elkton, MD, died Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Ware Presbyterian Village, Oxford, PA. A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in North East, MD, on January 8, 1935, the daughter of the late Andrew Benjamin and Mabel Virginia (Bryan) Ferguson.  She was the wife of 51 years of the late Roy B. Fanning...

Arthur Ellsworth Baker

Arthur Ellsworth Baker

Feb 9, 2015

Arthur Ellsworth Baker, 99 of North East, MD, died Monday, February 9, 2015 in the Perry Point VA Medical Center, Perry Point, MD. Born in Perryville, MD, on October 14, 1915, he was the son of the late Arthur E. and the late Edith (Smith) Baker. He was a graduate of the Tome School and served his country admirably in...

Rose Mary  (Destafney)  Marchese

Rose Mary (Destafney) Marchese

Feb 9, 2015

Rose Mary Marchese, 81 of Elkton, MD, died Monday, February 9, 2015 in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. Born in Landenberg, PA, on September 17, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Charles Joseph and the late Margaret Theresa (Kelley) Destafney.  She was the wife of the late Vincent “Jim” Marchese who died in 1995. Prior to her retirement, Rose...

Ernestine Jones

Ernestine Jones

Feb 4, 2015

Ernestine Jones, 52 of North East, MD, died Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at home after a long illness. She was born in Baltimore, MD, on September 17, 1962. She was a resident of Chesapeake Care Resources (CCR) for over 25 years. She enjoyed music, being read to, volunteer outings to a local soup kitchen, visits from Clem, a local musician...

Warren W. "Woody" Wilson

Warren W. "Woody" Wilson

Feb 3, 2015

Warren W. “Woody” Wilson, 67 of Perryville, MD, died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at home. He was born in Upland, PA, on February 23, 1947. Prior to his retirement, Warren was a Highway Patrolman of the Oklahoma State Police. Survivors include; his children: Kenneth F. Wilson of Gravette, AR and Bonnie J. Polak of Tulsa, OK; his mother: Wilda B....

Larry Joe Elswick

Larry Joe Elswick

Jan 30, 2015

Larry Joe Elswick, 62 of Newark, DE, died Friday, January 30, 2015 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. Born in Fayette, WV, on April 5, 1952, he was the son of the late Burley Elswick and Dorothy Janice (Bostic) Whiteside of OH. He served during Vietnam war in the Army from 1970-1973 and worked as a maintenance technician for Capano,...

David L. Cartwright

David L. Cartwright

Jan 30, 2015

David L. Cartwright, 68 of North East, MD, died Friday, January 30, 2015 at home. Born in San Francisco, CA, on August 24, 1946, he was the son of Vern and Gwendolyn (Willan) Cartwright of TX.  He was the husband of the late Brenda Sue Cartwright who died Feb. 15, 2013. He served his country in the U.S. Army during...

Patricia Ann (Becker)  Morrison

Patricia Ann (Becker) Morrison

Jan 29, 2015

Patricia Ann Morrison, 64 of Saxis, VA, formerly of Cecil County, died Thursday, January 29, 2015 in the Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, MD. Born in Media, PA, on June 6, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Robert G. and the late Eileen M. (Smith) Becker. She retired from Acme where she had worked as the Bakery Manager at...

Bettylee (Lewis)  Cook

Bettylee (Lewis) Cook

Jan 28, 2015

Bettylee Cook, 86 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at home. She was born in Baltimore, MD, on January 20, 1929.  She was the wife of the late Clifton G. Cook, Sr. who died in 1983. Survived by her two sons: Clifton G. Cook, Jr. and James A. Cook. Services are private.

Florence (Mccommons)  Lee Lockhart

Florence (Mccommons) Lee Lockhart

Jan 28, 2015

Florence (McCommons) Lee Lockhart, 82 of North East, MD, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015 in the Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on October 4, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John Edward and the late Elsie (Kilby) McCommons. She graduated from Havre de Grace High School and retired from the Accounting Department...

Barbara Ann (Grindstaff)  Ball

Barbara Ann (Grindstaff) Ball

Jan 28, 2015

Barbara Ann Ball, 63 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Born in Banner Elk, NC, on December 18, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and the late Ada (Buchanan) Grindstaff.  Barbara was the beloved wife of Robert H. “Bobby” Ball. A resident of Cecil County for over 42 years, she retired from...

David Harold Taylor

David Harold Taylor

Jan 27, 2015

David Harold Taylor, 63, passed away Tuesday morning, January 27 at his home in North East. David was the husband of Tina M. Taylor. He was raised in the Baltimore area and attended Essex Elementary and Stemmers Run Jr. High. He received his GED in the Army. He entered the Army in August 1968 and was discharged in 1970 due...

James Thomas Fisher

James Thomas Fisher

Jan 23, 2015

James Thomas Fisher, 85 of Elkton, MD, died Friday, January 23, 2015 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. Born in Luzerne, PA, on November 17, 1929, he was the son of the late William and the late Theresa (Riley) Fisher. Mr. Fisher served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He retired from Pan Am where he...

William "Bill"  Abel

William "Bill" Abel

Jan 23, 2015

William “Bill” Abel, 68 of North East, MD, died Friday, January 23, 2015 at home. Born in Olean, NY, on March 26, 1946, he was the son of the late John Abel, III and LaVerne (Bowlsbey) Abel. Bill enjoyed Hot Rods, Drag Racing and collecting Studebakers. He retired from Aberdeen Proving Ground as a model maker in the Ordinance Division....