Obituaries

Edith Ann (Frederick)  Rasanke

Edith Ann (Frederick) Rasanke

Dec 20, 2014

Edith Ann Rasnake, 69 of Elkton, MD, died Saturday, December 20, 2014 surrounded by her family at home. Born in Elkton, MD, on September 20, 1945, she was the daughter of the late John Arthur and the late Edith Elizabeth (Cline) Frederick. She was an Owner and Administrative Assistant for Delmarva Steel. Mrs. Rasnake was a member of The North...

Helen F. (Cooper)  Whited

Helen F. (Cooper) Whited

Dec 15, 2014

Helen F. Whited, 75 of North East, MD, died Monday, December 15, 2014 at home. Born in WV, on May 12, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Larry and the late Alice (Dillon) Cooper.  She was the wife of the late John H. Whited who died in 2001. She was a member of the Elkton Church of the...

Aaron John Saldutti

Aaron John Saldutti

Dec 13, 2014

Aaron John Saldutti, 31 of Charlestown, MD, formerly of Delaware County, PA, passed suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 after injuries sustained from a car accident. Aaron lived to spend time with his friends and family.  He was a stay at home father and enjoyed teaching his daughter his knowledge of the outdoors.  He was a tattoo novice and avid...

Richard Eugene Palmer, Sr.

Richard Eugene Palmer, Sr.

Dec 12, 2014

Richard Eugene “Gino” Palmer, 76 of Elkton, MD, died Friday, December 12, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in North East, MD, on July 3, 1938, he was the son of the late Charles and Bertha (Heverin) Palmer.  He was the husband of the late Jean Louise Palmer. He served in the MD National Guard and retired...

Jeanette Albanese

Jeanette Albanese

Dec 12, 2014

Jeanette Albanese, 76 of North East, MD, formerly of Elkton, died Friday, December 12, 2014 in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in Elkton, on January 28, 1938, the daughter of the late Frank Paul and Sara Jane (Butler) Albanese. Jeanette is survived by her two sisters: Pauline A. Mackie of Calvert, MD...

Carol Sue (Wheeler)  Perkins

Carol Sue (Wheeler) Perkins

Dec 11, 2014

Carol Sue Perkins, 90, of North East, MD passed from this life on Thursday, December 11 leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and music.  She was preceded by her husband and musical partner Horace Perkins. Born in Oak Harbor, OH to Harry and Olive (Bordeaux) Wheeler, Carol Sue lived most recently at Calvert Manor Healthcare Center, Rising Sun, MD.  ...

Susan Belle (Redick)  Ramey

Susan Belle (Redick) Ramey

Dec 6, 2014

Susan Belle Ramey, 71 of Elkton, MD, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. She was born in Wilmington, DE, on March 20, 1943. Susan retired from Union Hospital, Elkton, MD where she worked as a Nurse. She was a member of Harvest Pentecostal Church and New Life Fellowship.  She enjoyed singing and loved the...

David G. Settlemyre, Jr.

David G. Settlemyre, Jr.

Dec 5, 2014

David G. Settlemyre, Jr. of Elkton, MD, died Friday, December 5, 2014 at home. He was born in Elkton, MD, on September 9, 1954. He was the son of the late David G., Sr. and Kathryn Lee (McCall) Settlemyre. Dave enjoyed tinkering in his garage, old cars and mostly spending time with his grandchildren. He retired from AMTRAK as a...

William L. "Billy" Poff

William L. "Billy" Poff

Dec 1, 2014

William F. “Billy” Poff, 62 of North East, MD, died Monday, December 1, 2014 in the Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Unit at Franklin Square Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Born in Elkton, MD, on October 17, 1952, he was the son of the late Walter L. "Bill" and the late Elsie Virginia (Smith) Poff. Billy was a builder, very well known...

Derrick Lee Forrester

Derrick Lee Forrester

Nov 27, 2014

Derrick Lee Forrester, 30 of Elkton, MD, died Thursday, November 27, 2014 at home. He was born in Elkton, MD, on May 6, 1984. Derrick was a plumber employed by Forrester Plumbing. He enjoyed motorcycles, dirt bikes, football, NASCAR, eating wings and steak. Survived by his daughter: Ryleigh Faith Forrester, Elkton, MD, Parents: Denver, Jr. and Rebecca Forrester, Elkton, MD,...

Nestor Z. Deleon, Sr.

Nestor Z. Deleon, Sr.

Nov 26, 2014

Nestor Z. DeLeon, Sr., 91 of Cincinnati, OH, died Wednesday, November 26, 2014. Born in Yorktown, TX, on April 17, 1923, he was the son of the late Maximilian and the late Adela (Zepeda) DeLeon. Prior to his retirement, Mr. DeLeon worked as a Locomotive Engineer on the Railroad. He is survived by his children: Josephine DeLeon, Carol Fremgen, Rosalinda...

Margaret A. (Blevins)  Eveland

Margaret A. (Blevins) Eveland

Nov 26, 2014

Margaret A. Eveland, 84 of North East, MD, died Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in the Union Hospital of Cecil County, Elkton, MD. Born in Crumpler, NC, on February 24, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Isaac S. and the late Ola (Pope) Blevins.  She was the wife of the late Nelson S. Eveland who died Jan. 31, 1997....

Mary Alice Gonce

Mary Alice Gonce

Nov 25, 2014

Mary Alice Gonce, 63 of Perryville, MD, died Tuesday, November 25, 2014 in the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Born in Elkton, MD, on December 21, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Earl and the late Florence (Pryor) Gonce. Prior to her retirement, Mary had worked for a total of 44 years as a nurse...

Henry Ross

Henry Ross

Nov 23, 2014

Henry Ross, 81 of Perryville, MD, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 23, 2014 at home. Born in Scranton, PA, on February 9, 1933, he was the son of the late Henry and the late Lucille (Curry) Ross. Mr. Ross served his country admirably in the US Navy. Prior to his retirement, he worked as the Director of the Newark DE...

Homard Terry Russell

Homard Terry Russell

Nov 23, 2014

Homard Terry Russell, 96 of North East, MD, died Sunday, November 23, 2014 of natural causes at his daughter Rebecca’s home, surrounded by his loving family.  A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in North East on February 17, 1918, the son of the late John S. Russell and the late Georgianna Kline Russell.  He was the husband...

Lawrence W.  Montgomery

Lawrence W. Montgomery

Nov 23, 2014

Lawrence W. Montgomery, 73 of Elkton, MD, died Sunday, November 23, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Welch, WV, on September 21, 1941, he was the son of the late Lester and the late Gracie (Charles) Montgomery. He was a truck driver for Greggo & Ferrara. Lawrence was a member of Teamsters 367.  He enjoyed NASCAR,...

Mariposa Avolene (Rhodes)  Barton

Mariposa Avolene (Rhodes) Barton

Nov 19, 2014

Mariposa Avolene Barton, 75 of North East, MD, died Wednesday, November 19, 2014 in the Union Hospital of Cecil County, Elkton, MD. Born in NC, on December 1, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Crommie and Nellie (Martin) Rhodes.  She was the wife of the late Stanford P. Barton who died on Sept. 3, 2014. She retired from...

Arthur R. 'Dickie' Briscoe, Sr.

Arthur R. 'Dickie' Briscoe, Sr.

Nov 19, 2014

Arthur Rolland ‘Dickie’ Briscoe, Sr., 63 of North East, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. A lifelong resident of North East, MD, he was born on February 17, 1951, the son of the late Chris Ann (Briscoe). Dickie was a mason.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, barbeques, dogs and drag racing. Left to cherish...

Steve Ristick

Steve Ristick

Nov 16, 2014

Steve Ristick, 79 of Newark, DE, died Sunday, November 16, 2014 in the Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. Services are private.

Clydine C. (Weddle)  Sweeney

Clydine C. (Weddle) Sweeney

Nov 13, 2014

Clydine C. Sweeney, 73 of Elkton, MD, died Thursday, November 13, 2014 in the Union Hospital of Cecil County, Elkton, MD. Born in Frederick, MD, on November 2, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Columbus and the late Evelyn (Ward) Weddle. She retired as a Deputy 1st class from the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office, with 15 year’s...