Obituaries

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...

Joseph Aaron Laroue

Joseph Aaron Laroue

Apr 19, 2014

Joseph Aaron LaRoue, 32 of Colora, MD, died Saturday, April 19, 2014 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. He was born in Baltimore, MD, on February 12, 1982. Joseph was a self-employed graphic designer.  He enjoyed Oakley Sunglasses.  He loved Olde English Bulldogges, especially their own 2, Georgia and Oakley. Survivors include his loving wife: Jennifer Lyn Miller LaRoue of...

Mary G. (Gorrell)  Moyer

Mary G. (Gorrell) Moyer

Apr 18, 2014

Mary G. Moyer, 85 of North East, MD, died Friday, April 18, 2014 in St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, MD. Born in North East, on April 14, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Harry Gorrell and the late Beulah (Edwards) Gorrell Rambo. She retired from the Dept. of Social Services, Elkton, MD.  She was a member of the Eastern...

William C. "Bert" Patchell

William C. "Bert" Patchell

Apr 15, 2014

William C. “Bert” Patchell, 85 of North East, MD, died Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Abbey Manor Assisted Living, Elkton, MD. A lifelong resident of North East, he was born on February 8, 1929, the son of the late William Thomas and the late Mary C. (Nickle) Patchell. He served during the Korean War in the U.S. Army.  William retired...

Ruby Arlene (Cook)  Thompson

Ruby Arlene (Cook) Thompson

Apr 15, 2014

Ruby Arlene Thompson, 91 of Conowingo, MD, died Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at home. Born in Rockview, WV, on November 13, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and the late Nyanza Cook. She retired from Giant Foods where she worked as a cashier. Mrs. Thompson was a devote Christian and member of Calvary Baptist Church, Bel...

Donna Irene (Wrigley)  Hill

Donna Irene (Wrigley) Hill

Apr 10, 2014

Donna Irene Hill, 68 of Elkton, MD, died Thursday, April 10, 2014 in the Genesis Healthcare, Elkton, MD. Born in Scranton, PA, on January 26, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Frank and the late Mildred (Myers) Wrigley. Over the years, she worked as a retail sales clerk in several area stores.  She enjoyed working. Donna volunteered at...

Marsha D. (Dubois)  Demond

Marsha D. (Dubois) Demond

Apr 10, 2014

Marsha D. DeMond, 72 of North East, MD, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014 at home. Born in Wasseon, OH, on February 16, 1942, she was the daughter of the late John L. and the late Martha (Rothenberger) DuBois. Marsha retired from the Cecil County Activity Center where she worked as an Instructor.  She enjoyed antiquing and gardening, especially her...

Linda Darlene Crawford

Linda Darlene Crawford

Apr 6, 2014

Linda Darlene Crawford, 56 of Felton, DE, died Sunday, April 6, 2014 at home. Born in Ann Grove, PA, on October 25, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Earl H. and the late Nora Eva (Waugh) Crawford. She is survived by her sister: Sharon Webb of Felton, DE and brother: Joseph M Crawford of North East, MD; and...

Frances L. Blevins

Frances L. Blevins

Apr 2, 2014

Frances L. Blevins, 77 of Rising Sun, MD, died Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in the Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. Born in VA, on February 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Arie and the late Hester (Phipps) Blevins. Frances worked as a caregiver for the elderly.  She enjoyed working with the Ray...

Steven "Jeff" Hanson

Steven "Jeff" Hanson

Mar 27, 2014

S. Jeff Hanson, 62, of Hance Point, North East, MD, surrounded by his loving family, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014 in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. Mr. Hanson was a graduate of the University of Delaware and former employee of W.L. Gore and Associates.  He had a passion for sailing, golfing, life by the river at Hance Point, and...

Irene (Hart)  Haga

Irene (Hart) Haga

Mar 27, 2014

Irene Hart Haga Irene Hart Haga, age 92, went home to be with her Savior on Thursday, March 27th, 2014. She was born in Chilhowie, VA on February 24, 1922, to the late Robey and Flora (Williams) Hart. Irene, loving wife for 62 years to L. Ralph Haga, was a homemaker who worked by her husband’s side in farming, mushroom...

William Patrick Seaver

William Patrick Seaver

Mar 24, 2014

William Patrick “Pat” Seaver, 53 of North East, MD, died Monday, March 24, 2014 in Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. He was born in Westerly, RI, on July 12, 1960. William retired from the Maryland National Guard after 20 years of service as an Artillery Repairman. He enjoyed boating and motorcycles. Survivors include his 3 daughters: Krystal Amber Seaver of Colora,...

Joseph Mayo Burke

Joseph Mayo Burke

Mar 22, 2014

Joseph Mayo Burke, 68 of Elkton, MD, died Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. He was born in Salisbury, MD, on November 12, 1945. Mr. Burke was a production worker at Bayside Community Network. He was loved by his wife: Faith Ann Burke of Elkton, MD and all of his friends at Bayside Community Network. Funeral services,...

Anthony Eaton Weymouth

Anthony Eaton Weymouth

Mar 16, 2014

ANTHONY EATON “SANDY” WEYMOUTH (February 24, 1942- March 16, 2014) The struggle with cancer for over two years has ended. Sandy upheld that strong tradition of a much earlier family  member and commissioned explorer who planted the British flag on St Georges Island in 1605. Affirming that tradition of exploration, Sandy graduated with honors from Harvard University in 1964, then...