Obituaries

Robert Keith Burke

Robert Keith Burke

Jun 25, 2014

Robert Keith Burke, 63 of Charlestown, MD, died Wednesday, June 25, 2014 in Union Hospital of Cecil County, Elkton, MD. He was born in Upland, PA, on February 5, 1951 and was a graduate of St. James High School, Chester, PA. Robert was employed by Teledyne-Wirz as a mechanic. He is survived by one son: Kelly Patrick Burke of Aston,...

John 'Jack' Victor Gottemoller

John 'Jack' Victor Gottemoller

Jun 23, 2014

John “Jack” Victor Gottemoller, 84 of North East, MD, passed away peacefully Monday, June 23, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicago, IL, on April 25, 1930, he was the son of the late Victor H. and the late Irene (McMillan) Gottemoller.   Jack was the beloved husband of Sophie D. (Biedrzycki) Gottemoller. After graduating from Northwestern...

Patricia Marie (Schneider)  Nichols

Patricia Marie (Schneider) Nichols

Jun 19, 2014

Patricia Marie Nichols, 60 of Elkton, MD, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 19, 2014 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. A lifelong resident of Elkton, she was born on May 8, 1954 and was a graduate of Elkton High School. She worked for AstraZeneca for over 17 years. Patricia loved traveling with her husband, especially to Hawaii. She is...

James Ronald Blake

James Ronald Blake

Jun 17, 2014

James Ronald “Ron” Blake, 61 of Newark, DE, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in York, PA, on June 2, 1953, he was the son of the late James O. and the late Margaret E. (Snedagar) Blake. He was a Truck Driver for Chesapeake Publishing for 32 years. He enjoyed NASCAR and was...

Diane L. Gray

Diane L. Gray

Jun 14, 2014

Diane L. Gray, 62 of Elkton, MD, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014 in the Union Hospital of Cecil County, Elkton, MD. A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in Elkton on April 19, 1952. Diane worked as a wine buyer for State Line Liquors and Weaver’s Liquors, both in Elkton, MD. She enjoyed gardening and boating.  Most...

Julia Teagan  Champagne

Julia Teagan Champagne

Jun 8, 2014

Julia Champagne, 18 of Elkton, MD has gone ahead and will be waiting for all who loved her. Waiting with great sadness and sorrow is her Mom (Mama) Lise Kinkead (Champagne Letellier) and her Dad Stephen Kinkead of Elkton, MD; her little sister: Holly Champagne and stepsister and husband: Season Lee (Kinkead) and Leighton Lee from Clarksville, TN. Her dad:...

Judson A Blevins

Judson A Blevins

Jun 8, 2014

Judson Albert (Judd) Blevins, 95, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away June 8, 2014 at Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. He was born August 30, 1918 in Grassy Creek, NC, the son of the late Rush Fields Blevins and Dorsey Ann Jones Blevins. Named after his grandfather, Judson B. Jones, his family made the move from North Carolina on March 4,...

Mildred J. "Jackie" (Rawlings)  Rowles

Mildred J. "Jackie" (Rawlings) Rowles

Jun 6, 2014

Mildred J. “Jackie” Rowles, 82 of Milton, DE, died Friday, June 6, 2014 at home. Born in Loudon County, VA on July 13, 1931, she was the daughter of the late William Marshall and Mildred (Hoge) Rawlings. Mrs. Rowles was an Executive Secretary at the University of Delaware for 31 years before retiring. She also enjoyed reading. Jackie is survived...

Rose Beatrice (Cole)  Letts

Rose Beatrice (Cole) Letts

Jun 5, 2014

Rose Beatrice Letts, 92 of Elkton, MD, died Thursday, June 5, 2014 in the Singerly Manor Assisted Living, Elkton, MD. Born in Raysal, WV, on July 12, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Andy and Lilly Margaret (Hagerman) Cole. She was a homemaker who enjoyed fishing and gardening. Rose is survived by her granddaughter: Dawn Letts of Leonardtown,...

Myrtle Emma (Custin)  Mcneal

Myrtle Emma (Custin) Mcneal

May 25, 2014

Myrtle Emma McNeal, 92 of Newark, DE, died Sunday, May 25, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wilmington, DE on June 14, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and the late Nora (Mitchell) Custin. Myrtle was a homemaker and devoted wife of 68 years to the late James H. McNeal.  During World War II,...

John J. Diamonte, Sr.

John J. Diamonte, Sr.

May 23, 2014

John J Diamonte, Sr., 67 of North East, MD, passed away at home Friday, May 23, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Charlestown, MD, on December 24, 1946, John J was the son of the late Mario and the late Lorraine (Borden) Diamonte. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he trained in underwater demolition. John...

Georgeq William Addis

Georgeq William Addis

May 19, 2014

George William Addis, 69 of Elkton, MD, died Monday, May 19, 2014 in Laurelwood Nursing and Rehabilitation, Elkton, MD. Born in Chester, PA, on October 22, 1944, he was the son of the late Cleon and the late Charlotte (Gavin) Addis. Mr. Addis served in the U.S. Army.  He retired after over 30 years of service as a Supervisor from...

Martha E. 'Betsy' Schroeder

Martha E. 'Betsy' Schroeder

May 18, 2014

Martha E. “Betsy” Schroeder, 65 of North East, MD, died Sunday, May 18, 2014 in the Heartland Hospice House, Wilmington, DE. Born in Oak Park, IL, on March 5, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Frederick J. and the late Marjorie L. (Polkow) Schroeder. In looking back, we should have known what career path Betsy's life would take.  ...

Clifford "Buttons" Kline

Clifford "Buttons" Kline

May 17, 2014

Clifford “Buttons” Kline, 85 of North East, MD, died Saturday, May 17, 2014 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton, on March 1, 1929, the son of the late Samuel and the late Hilda (Laird) Kline. Mr. Kline served during the Korean War in the U.S. Army.  He retired from...

Irene R. (Lawless)  Delp

Irene R. (Lawless) Delp

May 15, 2014

Irene R. Delp, 93 of Baltimore, MD, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 15, 2014. Irene was born in McDowell, WV, on February 18, 1921. She was the daughter of the late Henry W. Lawless and Julia Mae (Kinder) Lawless. Irene is a graduate from North Fork High School, in North Fork, WV. She had been employed...

Nannie Elsie (Rasnake)  Robinson

Nannie Elsie (Rasnake) Robinson

May 14, 2014

Nannie Elsie Robinson, 91, of North East, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She lived most of her life in Oxford, Pennsylvania, but was born and raised in Russell County, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Noah and Zilpha Taylor Rasnake of Lebanon, VA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Charles Henry Gant

Charles Henry Gant

May 14, 2014

Charles Henry Gant Jr., 94, born December 29, 1919 in Wilmington Delaware, died peacefully on May 14, 2014, where he was surrounded by his family. The son of the late Charles H. and Enid Roys Gant, Charles was a graduate of Wilmington Friends School and Rutgers University. Following graduation, Charles was proudly a part of the U.S. Army Corps of...

Constance L Gibson

Constance L Gibson

May 8, 2014

Constance L. Gibson also known as “Dolly”, 93 of North East, MD, died Thursday, May 8, 2014 at home. She was born in Wilmington, DE, on May 4, 1921. Constance was the daughter of the late Sam and Sarah (Cartelli) Lanteri. Dolly was a sales clerk at Cramers 5 & 10 and Armour’s Market. During World War II, she worked...

Carol  Ann Copenhaver

Carol Ann Copenhaver

May 8, 2014

Carol Ann Copenhaver, 70 of Perryville, MD, died Thursday, May 8, 2014 at home. Carol was born in Bluefield, WVA , on January 12, 1944. She was the daughter of the late Perry O. and the late Ethel (Morris) Grose. She was a Homemaker. Carol is survived by two daughters: Marcia Jones of North East, MD, Angel Copenhaver of Perryville,...

Mary Eleanor (Haag)  Miller

Mary Eleanor (Haag) Miller

May 5, 2014

Mary Eleanor Miller, 83 of North East, MD, passed away suddenly Monday, May 5, 2014 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. Born in Curwensville, PA, on February 26, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Mathew and the late Esther (Williams) Haag.  She was the wife of the late Boyd G. Miller, Sr. who died March 4, 2014. Mrs. Miller...