Obituaries

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...

Carolyn Diane  Hickman

Carolyn Diane Hickman

Nov 12, 2014

Carolyn Diane Hickman, 55 of North East, MD, died Wednesday, November 12, 2014 in the Union Hospital of Cecil County, Elkton, MD. She was born on June 28, 1959. All services were private.

Margaret M. (Mcmillan)  Kennedy

Margaret M. (Mcmillan) Kennedy

Nov 11, 2014

Margaret M. Kennedy, 95 of Elkton, MD, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in the Abbey Manor Assisted Living, Elkton, MD. Born in Sparta, NC, on January 11, 1919, she was the last of the nine children born to the late Charles C. and the late Margaret L. (Garvey) McMillan. All of the children were born in Sparta, and...

Lisa Ann (Jackson)  Molands

Lisa Ann (Jackson) Molands

Nov 11, 2014

Lisa Ann Jackson Molands, 52 of Bear, DE, formerly of North East, MD, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014 peacefully in her home after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis and the complications stemming from it. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on August 15, 1962, she was the daughter of James ‘Pete’ and Janice (Stewart) Jackson, of Bear, DE. Lisa...

Deborah Ann Morris

Deborah Ann Morris

Nov 9, 2014

Deborah Ann Morris, 54 of North East, MD, died Sunday, November 9, 2014 at home. She was born in Baltimore, MD, on August 27, 1960. She was a resident of Chesapeake Care Resources for 25 years and enjoyed music, greeting her friends and an active social life along with participating in activities at the center. Deborah is survived by her...

Leona Ruth (Bowling)  Burkey

Leona Ruth (Bowling) Burkey

Nov 6, 2014

Leona Ruth Burkey, 76 of Street, MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in KY, on April 28, 1938, she was the daughter of the late William C. and the late Maude (Gibson) Bowling. Mrs. Burkey was the wife of the late Ray Burkey who died on June 18, 2004....

Winifred Ann (Russell)  Shumway

Winifred Ann (Russell) Shumway

Nov 6, 2014

Winifred Ann Shumway, 89 of North East, MD, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2014 in the Laurelwood Care Center, Elkton, MD. A lifelong resident of North East, she was born on Aug. 16, 1925, the daughter of the late Alvin Chester and Etta Mae (Smithson) Russell. Ann was the wife of the late Richard N. Shumway who passed away...