Obituaries

Lee Roy Brinegar

Lee Roy Brinegar

Dec 15, 2013

Lee Roy Brinegar, 85 of North East, MD, died Sunday, December 15, 2013 at home. Born in Sparta, NC, on November 9, 1928, he was the son of the late Trealy M. and the late Cynthia (Caudell) Brinegar. He served during World War II in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Brinegar retired from Perry Point VA Medical Center after 30 years...

Jerry L. Kunkle

Jerry L. Kunkle

Dec 9, 2013

Jerry L. Kunkle, 72, of North East, MD, died Monday, December 9, 2013 at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Born in Stewartstown, PA, on November 12, 1941, he was the son of the late William Herbert and the late Eleanor Mae Virginia (Kefauver) Kunkle. He received a BS Degree from Millersville State College in 1964 and his...

Richard Allen Mccraw

Richard Allen Mccraw

Dec 8, 2013

Richard Allen McCraw, 65, of Elkton, MD, died Sunday, December 8, 2013 in Stephens City, VA. He was born September 19, 1948 in Elkton, MD the son of Rooby and Elmira Kline McCraw. Mr. McCraw served in the US Army during Vietnam, receiving numerous medals including one for Heroism.  He was a welder. Surviving are his father; a daughter Andrea...

John Weaver Wade, Jr.

John Weaver Wade, Jr.

Dec 5, 2013

John Weaver Wade, Jr., 65 of North East, MD, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013 in the Heartland Hospice House, Wilmington, DE. Born in Pottstown, PA, on February 11, 1948, he was the son of the late John Weaver Wade, Sr. and the late Agnes (Yeager) Wade.  Mr. Wade was the beloved husband of 37 years of Mary Wade...

Virginia E. (Lloyd)  Macbeth

Virginia E. (Lloyd) Macbeth

Nov 30, 2013

Virginia E. MacBeth, 88 of North East, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2013. Born in Bear, DE, on April 28, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Arlington McCoy and the late Anna Mae (Whiteoak) Lloyd. She is survived by her 2 daughters: Donna Sturgill of Elkton, MD and Deborah Macbeth of North East, MD; 2...

Willard R. Ward

Willard R. Ward

Nov 27, 2013

Willard R. Ward, 88 of Elkton, MD, passed away on November 27, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in North East, MD, on April 16, 1925, he was the son of the late Bertram C. and the late Helen L. (Rothwell) Ward.  He was the husband of the late Clara Mae Ward who preceded him in death...

Mattie E. (Gettshall)  Moore

Mattie E. (Gettshall) Moore

Nov 26, 2013

Mattie E. Moore, 94 of Elkton, MD, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Abbey Manor Assisted Living, Elkton, MD. A lifetime resident of Cecil County, she was born in Earleville on October 19, 1919, the daughter of the late William and the late Minnie E. (Wrightson) Gettshall. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Moore worked at the North East Laundromat. She...

Lois Dale (Jamison)  Russell

Lois Dale (Jamison) Russell

Nov 19, 2013

Lois Dale Russell, 85 a lifelong resident of Cecil County died died Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at her daughter and son-in-law’s home in Crumpton, MD. Born in Elkton, MD, on October 29, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Dorian Dale and the late Kathryn Louise (Simmons) Jamison.  She was the wife of the late William T. Russell, Jr....

Nancy Ann Briscoe

Nancy Ann Briscoe

Nov 17, 2013

Nancy Ann Briscoe was the eldest of 5 born October 7, 1945 to the late Chris Ann Briscoe.  She entered into eternal rest at the age of 68 on Sunday, November 17th, 2013 at Union Hospital in Elkton, MD. She received her early education at Carver Elementary and graduated from North East High School. Most of her life she enjoyed...

Harriet Mary (Coale)  Rea

Harriet Mary (Coale) Rea

Nov 16, 2013

Harriett Mary Rea, 86 of Elkton, MD, died Saturday, November 16, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Rising Sun, MD, on December 16, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Norval and the late Olive (Garvin) Coale.  She was the wife of the late Willard C. "Bunk" Rea who died on April 30, 1997. Mrs....

Claude A. Stevens

Claude A. Stevens

Nov 11, 2013

Claude A. Stevens, 87 of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, November 11, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cleveland, VA, on July 6, 1926, he was the son of the late Robert P. and the late Anna (Rasnake) Stevens.  He was the husband of the late Iva Nell Stevens who died on August 23, 2009. Mr....

Dorothy Mae Peters

Dorothy Mae Peters

Nov 10, 2013

Dorothy Mae Peters, 88 of North East, MD, died Sunday, November 10, 2013 at home. A resident of Cecil County for over 36 years, she was born in Hopewell, VA, on January 14, 1925. Mrs. Peters is survived by her children: Ryan Peters and Larry Peters both of North East, MD, Brenda Brewer of Hopewell, VA, Betty Anderson of Colorado...

Charles D. Dean, Sr.

Charles D. Dean, Sr.

Nov 8, 2013

Charles D. Dean, Sr., 76 of Elkton, MD, went Home to be with the Lord, and many beloved family and friends, on November 8, 2013 at Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. Born in WV, on May 26, 1937, he was the son of the late Ray and the late Arvena (Pritt) Dean.  He was the beloved husband of Gerrie Dean of...

Frankie Woodward

Frankie Woodward

Nov 4, 2013

Frankie Woodward, 87 of Elkton, MD, died Monday, November 4, 2013 in the Heartland Hospice House, Wilmington, DE. She was born in Hurley, WV, on October 9, 1926. Mrs. Woodward retired from Wilmington Hospital where she had worked in Housekeeping.  She enjoyed attending the Senior Center both in Elkton, MD and Marshallton, DE. Survivors include: 3 daughters: Judy Smallwood of...

Jack Clyde Tarr

Jack Clyde Tarr

Nov 2, 2013

Jack Clyde Tarr, 85, of Aberdeen, MD passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the Calvert Manor Healthcare Center, Rising Sun, MD. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 11, 1928 to the late Abraham and the late Anna (Greenwald) Tarr. Prior to his retirement, Jack worked as a Computer Analyst for Yale Trucking and Continental Can. He...

Jeffrey Adam Myers

Jeffrey Adam Myers

Oct 23, 2013

Jeffrey Adam Myers, 33 of Port Deposit, MD, died suddenly Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on November 9, 1979, he was the son of Steve and Rebecca Myers of Port Deposit, MD. Jeff was a self-employed contractor.  He enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. In addition to his parents, he is survived by: his siblings:...

Juna Leah (Thomas)  Holland

Juna Leah (Thomas) Holland

Oct 18, 2013

Juna Leah Holland, 82 of North East, MD, died Friday, October 18, 2013 at home. Born in WV, on January 12, 1931, she was the daughter of the late James and the late Glenneth Opal (Noel) Thomas. Mrs. Holland retired from C & P Telephone and Verizon where she worked as a Service Observer. She was a member of the...

Lester Eugene Knisely

Lester Eugene Knisely

Oct 17, 2013

Lester Eugene Knisely, 84 of North East, MD, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, October 17, 2013. Born in Troy, WV, on March 6, 1929, he was the son of the late Eric and Ethel (Taylor) Knisely. Mr. Knisely served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was Class President of...

Ronald L. Moore, Sr.

Ronald L. Moore, Sr.

Oct 8, 2013

Ronald L. Moore, Sr., 70 of Charlestown, MD, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton on December 19, 1942, the son of the late Marshall V. Moore, Sr. and the late Elizabeth (Merideth) Moore.  He was the husband of Carol A. Moore who died...

Curtis Preston Jianniney

Curtis Preston Jianniney

Oct 6, 2013

Curtis Preston Jianniney, 46 of Elkton, MD, died suddenly Sunday, October 6, 2013 at home. A lifelong resident of Cecil County, he was born in Elkton on November 11, 1966. Curtis served in the U.S. Marines for 6 years.  He was a forklift operator, employed by IKEA, Perryville, MD. He enjoyed watching the Steelers and the Orioles play.  Most of...