Obituaries

May 4, 2024

Retired USAF Col. Henry R. Passi passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024.  He was born on April 2, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY, the blonde and blue-eyed only child of Finnish immigrant parents, Reino and Minnie Passi.   He was the only small child and the object of the affection of uncles and aunts until his dear cousin and life-long...

May 3, 2024

Mike was born in Duluth, MN to Barbara and Donald McLish.

He grew up in Chester Park with his older brother Donald and his younger sister Patty. He enjoyed family lake vacations in the summer and was an avid fisherman his whole life. Mike graduated from Central High School in 1966 and felt a strong connection to...

Apr 28, 2024

Eric James Strickler, Jr., 53 of Elkton, MD, died Sunday, April 28, 2024 at home.

A lifelong resident of Elkton, he was born on June 2, 1970. He was a machine operator for Terumo, Elkton, MD.

Eric was a member of Second Brigade Motorcycle Club and enjoyed fishing, his CB Radio and bird watching.

Apr 28, 2024

Mary Virginia Gifford, 91 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Broad Creek Manor, Whiteford, MD.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on June 28, 1932, she was the daughter of the late John Kirk Gifford and Louise (Fristoe) Gifford.

Prior to her retirement, Mary was a C & P Telephone...

Apr 21, 2024

Mary Lynne Csapo, 68 of Charlestown, MD, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, on April 30, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Winters) Cunningham.

She worked in retail sales.

Mary enjoyed cooking, eating crabs, going out...

Apr 19, 2024

Kingston Lee Torres, 6 weeks old, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

He was born in Elkton, MD, on March 7, 2024.

Kingston will be greatly missed and is lovingly survived by his mother: Cheyenne Leigh Foster; father: Juan Torres; maternal grandmother: Julia Miller; paternal grandmother; Joyvelisse...

Apr 15, 2024

In Loving Memory Ronald E. Butcher

August 31, 1950 —April 15, 2024

Ron was well-liked by everyone that knew him. He was an easy-going, humorous and kind man, a loving husband, and a good friend and listener. He had a quick wit and loved to make people laugh. He was always ready to lend a...

Apr 12, 2024

Barbara L. Clark, 85 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at Autumn Lake at Calvert Manor, Rising Sun, MD.

Born in Leighton, PA, on February 11, 1939, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Raub) Stubits. She was the wife of the late, Richard Roland Clark who passed on February...

Apr 5, 2024

Marcus Jay Testerman, 21 of Bel Air, MD, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024.

He was born in Elkton, MD, on May 11, 2002.

Marcus worked in food service.  He enjoyed music and his PlayStation.  Most of all he loved and adored his daughter, Janayah.

He is survived by his beloved daughter:...

Apr 2, 2024

Richard “Rick” Douglas Pinder, 72 of Elkton, MD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Christiana Care Hospital, Newark, DE, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Elkton, MD, on July 10, 1951, he was the son of the late, Juanita Eddy Greggo and stepfather James Greggo.

Richard served his country proudly in...

Apr 2, 2024

Brent Arthur Swartz, 65 of North East, MD, passed away at home Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Born on October 10, 1958, he was the son of Margaret “Peggy” (Last) Swartz and the late, Eugene Swartz.

Brent retired from the family company, Swartz & Sons as the Operations Manager.

He would spend his time...

Mar 30, 2024

Richard “Rick” Stefan Winiarczyk, 55, of North East, MD passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 following a yearlong battle with brain cancer.

Born in New Britain, CT on April 20, 1968, he was the son of the late Stefan Winiarczyk and Lawrie Sands.

Rick had a passion for nature and enjoyed being outdoors going on ...

Mar 30, 2024

Mae Ethel Breiner, 97 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away at home surrounded by her family Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Born in Walker Township, PA, on July 6, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Bertha (Koch) Schoener. She was the wife of the late, Carl E. Breiner who passed in 1992.

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Mar 22, 2024

Joseph Edward Dixon, 57 of Perryville, MD, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at home.

He was born in Elkton, MD, on September 27, 1966.

Joe was the owner/operator of Joe Dixon Construction LLC, trading as Cecil County Flooring.  He was a member of AA; enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, hunting and listening to all types...

Mar 21, 2024

Alton Bouchelle, 91 of North East, MD, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Autumn Lake at Calvert Manor, Rising Sun, MD.

Born in North East, MD, on May 3, 1932, he was the son of the late William K. and Mary Elizabeth (Rogers) Bouchelle.  He was the husband of the late Mary Jane Bouchelle who passed...

Mar 17, 2024

Greyson Baxter Purnell, 28 days old of North East, MD, passed away in the arms of his mommies and surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

Greyson’s valiant fight proved to be one of the bravest acts ever witnessed.

He was born on February 18, 2024, in Baltimore, MD.

Greyson is...

Mar 16, 2024

Roy Dean Duncan, 67 of Elkton, MD, passed awy Saturday, March 16, 2024 in the Gilchrist Hospice Care Center, Towson, MD.

Born in Wilkes County, NC, on August 5, 1956, he was the son of the late Silas H. and Margaret (Jennings) Duncan.

He owned and operated Duncans Tree Removal. Roy enjoyed selling at flea...

Mar 15, 2024

Curtis Lamar Bryant, 69 of North East, MD passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 in the early morning hours at Elkton Nursing & Rehab Center.

Born to the late Mary A. (Bryant) Smith and Samuel Smith on March 24, 1954.  He lived in Marianne, FL until the age of 18.

Curtis graduated from Greenwood High...

Mar 13, 2024

Marlon G. Hall, 42 of North East, MD, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Elkton, MD, on November 27, 1981, he was the son of Robert and the late, Nellie (Lee) Hall.

Marlon was a truck driver for Lazer Logistics, North East, MD.

He loved his...

Mar 11, 2024

Francis Grove Miller, Jr., 96 of North East, MD, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Chester, PA, on October 25, 1927, he was the son of the late Francis Grove Miller, Sr. and Elizabeth (McCool) Miller.  He was the husband of the late Arlene Kell Miller who...