Obituaries

Rodney E. Kennedy

Rodney E. Kennedy

Jan 21, 2015

Rodney E. Kennedy, 76 of Rising Sun, MD, died suddenly Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. Born in Elkton, MD, on December 10, 1938, he was the son of the late Earl Lee and the late Margaret (McMillan) Kennedy. Rodney served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years.  He then spent his life...

Nina Belle (Sexton)  Armour

Nina Belle (Sexton) Armour

Jan 21, 2015

Nina Belle Armour, 83 of North East, MD, died suddenly Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at her daughter’s home in Mineral, VA. Born in NC, on December 29, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Calvin W. and the late Bessie (Miller) Sexton.  She was the wife of Leon C. "Crabby" Armour, Sr., who preceded her in death as did...

Catherine Ann Beal

Catherine Ann Beal

Jan 19, 2015

Catherine Beal of North East, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 19, 2015.  Born in Elkton, MD on July 23, 1929, she was the daughter of Amelia McKinney and John Barrington, who was a veteran of the Spanish American War riding with Roosevelt's Rough Riders.  She moved to Newark, DE in 1954 with her husband, Norman Beal,...

Andrea Joyce Williams

Andrea Joyce Williams

Jan 18, 2015

Andrea J. (Joyce) Williams, 67 of North East, MD, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 18, 2015 in the Union Hospital of Cecil County surrounded by her family. Born in Charleston, SC, on August 27, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Horace Edward and Mary E. (Brown) Hollis. She grew up in Charleston, SC, Then moved to New Castle,...

Freda J. (Stilwell)  Carpenter

Freda J. (Stilwell) Carpenter

Jan 12, 2015

Freda Jane Carpenter, 85 of Elkton, MD, died Monday, January 12, 2015 in the Ware Presbyterian Home, Oxford, PA. Born in Barnsley, PA, on February 15, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence T. and the late Alice O. (Pierce) Stilwell.  She was the wife of the late James White and the late Dennis Carpenter. Freda was a...

Michael David England

Michael David England

Jan 7, 2015

Michael David England, 58 of North East, MD, died Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. Born in Elkton, MD, on June 28, 1956, he was the son of Lorraine (Moore) England and the late David Worth England. He was a Quality Inspector, employed by A T K in Elkton, MD Mr. England was a member of...

Edgar A. Mcmullen, Sr.

Edgar A. Mcmullen, Sr.

Jan 7, 2015

Edgar A. “Mick” McMullen, Sr., 91 of Charlestown, MD, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in the Abbey Manor Assisted Living, Elkton, MD. He was born in Charlestown, MD on October 21, 1923, the son of the late Edgar and Elizabeth (Barnes) McMullen, wonderful parents who gave him a good start in life. He had many good memories of a...

Joseph Brandon Johnson

Joseph Brandon Johnson

Jan 3, 2015

Joseph Brandon Johnson, 23 of Port Deposit, MD, died suddenly Saturday, January 3, 2015. He was born in Elkton, MD, on August 30, 1991. Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 3:00 pm at Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 South Main Street, North East, MD, with visitation beginning at 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm. In lieu of...

Ronald Charles Dipietro

Ronald Charles Dipietro

Dec 28, 2014

Ronald Charles DiPietro, 70 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Jersey City, NJ, on February 18, 1944, he was the son of the late Rocco and the late Edith (Preston) DiPietro. Mr. DiPietro served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1963-1966.  He was a teacher...

Patricia Gail  (Charles)  Welch

Patricia Gail (Charles) Welch

Dec 28, 2014

Patricia Gail Welch, 44 of Rising Sun, MD, died Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Bel Air Health and Rehab, Bel Air, MD. She was born in Elkton, MD, on February 15, 1970. Patricia retired from Bayside Community Network, Elkton, MD, where she worked as a counselor.  She enjoyed collecting angels. Survivors include her husband of 24 years: Michael Welch; her...

Dustin Allen Mitchell

Dustin Allen Mitchell

Dec 26, 2014

Dustin Allen Mitchell, 27 of North East, MD, passed away on December 26, 2014 after fighting a long hard battle with Cystic Fibrosis. He was born in Havre de Grace, MD, on May 31, 1987. Dustin worked at Cooper’s Market, Elkton, MD.  He enjoyed video games, pool, bowling and fishing.  He believed in always being a good friend and loved...

Shirley Kay (Johnston)  Thompson

Shirley Kay (Johnston) Thompson

Dec 24, 2014

Shirley K. Thompson, 81 of Glen Mills, PA, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving children. Born in Washington, PA, on October 22, 1933, she was the daughter of the late William Wayne and the late Isabel (Dague) Johnston. Until her retirement, Mrs. Thompson worked as an administrative assistant, for State Farm Insurance, Newark, DE.  ...

Gary Wayne Weaver

Gary Wayne Weaver

Dec 24, 2014

Gary Wayne Weaver, 67, born May 4, 1947, resided in Mountain City, TN, formerly from North East, MD, passed suddenly on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2014. Gary was a well-respected man and was loved by all who knew him.  Gary served his country in the U.S. Army as well as served his community at the local fire department.  He served...

John Lincoln  Struble

John Lincoln Struble

Dec 22, 2014

John Lincoln Struble, 59 of North East, MD, died Monday, December 22, 2014 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. Born in Finley, OH, on January 20, 1955, he was the son of the late Floyd Lincoln and the late Barbara Kay (Bame) Struble. He is survived by two sons: John Lincoln Struble II of Bear, DE and Christofer Struble of...

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.  ...