Obituaries

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...

Steven Edward Leonard, Sr.

Steven Edward Leonard, Sr.

May 3, 2014

Steven Edward Leonard, Sr., 63 of North East, MD, died Saturday, May 3, 2014 at home. Born in Chester, PA, on April 11, 1951, he was the son of the late Ralph E. and the late Jane (Spears) Leonard.  He served in the Marines. He retired from W. L. Gore due to disability. Mr. Leonard was a member of VFW...

Kathleen Elizabeth (Eales)  Diggs

Kathleen Elizabeth (Eales) Diggs

Apr 30, 2014

Kathleen Elizabeth (Betty) Diggs, 94, of North East, MD, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on December 16, 1919. Betty was the daughter of James Stanley and Dorothy (Prescott) Eales. Betty was an active member of St. Mary Anne’s Episcopal Church where she directed the Altar Guild for...

Joseph Lyndhurst Lofthouse

Joseph Lyndhurst Lofthouse

Apr 28, 2014

Joseph Lyndhurst Lofthouse born August 22, 1919 died April 28, 2014 Joseph Lyndhurst Lofthouse, 94, passed away April 28, 2014, at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home after a brief illness.  Mr. Lofthouse, affectionately known to so many as “Lofty,” was born in Perryville, MD. Except for 21 years of active military service, he lived his entire life in Cecil County. Mr....

Lisa Marie (Johnson)  Jianniney

Lisa Marie (Johnson) Jianniney

Apr 27, 2014

Lisa Marie Jianniney, 41 of Elkton, MD, died Sunday, April 27, 2014 in, Elkton, MD. She was born on, February 6, 1973; the daughter of Robert G. and Nancy Johnson, of Elkton, MD. She was the wife of the late Curtis P. Jianniney who died on Oct. 6th 2013. She was employed at Liqui Box in Elkton, MD. Lisa enjoyed...

Norma Gean Johnson

Norma Gean Johnson

Apr 25, 2014

Norma Gean Johnson, 42 of North East, MD, died suddenly Friday, April 25, 2014 at home. A lifelong resident of Cecil County, she was born in Elkton, MD on May 11, 1971. Norma worked in Food Service. She is survived by her children: twin sons, Jacob and Justin Znamirowski and daughter,: Ashley Hare all of Snow Hill, MD; her father:...

Jayden Christopher Stiltner

Jayden Christopher Stiltner

Apr 20, 2014

Jayden Christopher Stiltner was born into the arms of an angel on, Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Christiana Hospital, Newark DE. He survived by ; his father: Tommy Stiltner and mother: Margo Rowles of Elkton, MD, three brothers: Austin Crouse of North East, MD, Jacob Stiltner and Joey Stiltner of Elkton, MD, maternal grandparents: Flora and Bill Snyder of North...

Michael S Mitchell

Michael S Mitchell

Apr 20, 2014

Michael Shain Mitchell, 36 of North East MD, died suddenly Sunday, April 20, 2014. He was born in Havre de Grace, MD, on December 31, 1977. Michael worked at Chrysler. He enjoyed outdoor activities such as football, camping, four-wheeling and fishing.  He also enjoyed singing karaoke. He is survived by his wife: Lynne M. Mitchell of Wilmington, DE; his 3...