Obituaries

Mar 31, 2026

Mar 28, 2026

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 South Main Street, North East, MD, with visitation beginning at 12:00 pm.

Mar 26, 2026

Pablo Maldonado, born May 25, 1978, in the Bronx, New York, passed away on March 26, 2026

Pablo was a hardworking man who dedicated himself to his craft as a mechanic. He was known for his strong work ethic and resilience.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lee Hernandez, and his son, Ismael Maldonado.

He is survived by his daughter,...

Mar 26, 2026

Robert J. Comegys Jr., 82, of North East, MD, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Born in Kennedyville, MD, on June 13, 1943, he was the son of the late Robert E. and the late Peninnah (Boyles) Comegys.

Robert worked at Stewart Grows Farm from 1961 to 1965, Bill Anthony Family Electric Plumbing from 1961 to 1968, Boeing Aircraft for one year,...

Mar 25, 2026

Harold Eugene Thomas, 78 of Elkton, MD. passed away Wednesday, March 25,2026 at home.

Born in Van Wert, OH. on May 4, 1947, he was the son of the late Olan Eugene and Pearl Lorraine (Gilbert) Thomas.

He served in the Army from 2/27/1976 to 01/01/1990. While serving in the Army he received the Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal Armed...

Mar 25, 2026

Elizabeth “Betty” Iannetta (83), beautiful and beloved wife of Leonard, mother to Kimberly and Rachel, passed into eternity on March 25, 2026. She was also a sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt & friend who was dearly loved and will be missed by many.

Betty leaves behind a legacy of strength to overcome, the mercy of forgiveness, the joy of healing laughter, and...

Mar 23, 2026

Billie Eugene White, 86, of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in Russell County, VA, on July 29, 1939, he was the son of the late James and Myrtle (Tuggle) White.

He was a US Army veteran and a retired self-employed carpenter.

Billie is survived by his wife, Sharon R. (Biggers) White; two...

Mar 23, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Kathleen “Kathy” Mary Dean, 80, of North East, MD. She passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Christiana Care Hospital.

Born in Elkton, MD, on January 12, 1946. She was happiest surrounded by her kids, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Kathy was a source of comfort, laughter, and unconditional love,...

Mar 22, 2026

Robert "Bobby" Andrew Lockard, Sr., 79 of Elkton, MD passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at home. 

Born in Elkton, MD, on May 10, 1946, he was the son of the late Charles Edward Lockard, Sr., and the late Emma (McDowell) Lockard.

He was a self-employed heavy equipment operator. Robert liked to cut grass, and he liked John Deere tractors. His grandson,...

Mar 20, 2026

Rita H. Schlosser, 95, of Elkton, MD. passed away on March 20, 2026, in Fallston, MD.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on April 30, 1930, she was the daughter of The Late Henry and The Late Midred (DeVage) Stroterhoff.

Employed by Fidelity & Deposit Insurance Co., where she retired after 29 years. Rita enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. She also loved caring for her...

Mar 20, 2026

Mauricealean Lynch, 85 of Wilmington, DE, formerly of North East, MD, was surrounded with love as she passed away Friday, March 20, 2026.

Born in Elkton, MD, on May 14, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Naomi (Reynolds) Davis.

Mrs. Lynch, a homemaker, was a wonderful mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had many talents: painting, crocheting, knitting, gardening,...

Mar 17, 2026

Henry Rother, 74 of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at home.

Born in Havre De Grace, MD, on August 16, 1951, he was the son of the late Henry Frederick and the late Dorothy (Eklund) Rother.

Mr. Rother served in the US Air Force for 16 years and was a machinist. He enjoyed listening to bluegrass music, repairing cars,...

Mar 16, 2026

David Allen Palmer, 63, of Colora, MD, went to be with his Savior on Monday, March 16, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on April 28, 1962, he was the son of the late Paul Palmer, Sr., and Martha (Woehr) Palmer. David spent most of his childhood living at Hilltop Ranch in Colora, a part of Morning Cheer, Inc., founded by...

Mar 16, 2026

Lilburn “Libby” R. Lewis, 87 of North East, MD, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at home.

Born in Charlestown, MD, on August 11, 1938, he was the son of the late James L. Lewis and Ogretta (McCrary) Lewis.

He served in the 29th Division of the Maryland National Guard. He was a retired store owner of Lewis Market in North East,...

Mar 16, 2026

Francis Thomas Brech, Jr., 86, of Elkton, MD, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at his home.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY, on September 5, 1939. He was the son of the late Francis Thomas and the late Regina (Hendel) Brech.

Survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia Brech, one daughter: JoAnn Marie Brech of Charles Town, WV, two...

Mar 16, 2026

Ronald Walter Rosciszewski, Jr., a 55-year-old resident of North East, Maryland, passed away at home on Monday, March 16, 2026.

Born in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania, on March 8, 1971, Ronald was the son of the late Ronald W. Rosciszewski and the late Anita (Raneiri) Rosciszewski.

Throughout his life, Ronald found joy in building models and restoring bicycles. Unfortunately, due to a disability,...

Mar 8, 2026

Mildred “Margery” (Hill) Horn, 92, of Rising Sun, MD, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 8, 2026, with her loving daughters by her side. She passed away on her beloved husband’s 99th birthday. She said a few weeks before she passed that she was going to surprise him on his birthday, and she did.

Margery...

Mar 4, 2026

Jacob Samuel Zahn (Jake), 73, of Port Deposit, passed away on March 4, 2026, at home. 

He is survived by his wife, Pamela Howard, and his sons Joshua (Gretchen), of Elkton, and Josiah (Stephanie) of Stewartstown, grandchildren Julia, Ella, Logan, Dylan and Joslyn (all of whom affectionately called him “Grump”), sisters Rosina and Linda, numerous nieces and nephews and his faithful...

Mar 2, 2026

 Marie Louise Gray, 72 of North East, MD, died Monday, March 2, 2026, at her home in North East, MD.

Born in Havre De Grace, MD, on July 2, 1953, she was the daughter of The Late Fornie and The Late Mildred Thomas of North East, MD.

Marie graduated from high school in 1972 and attended Cecil College. She enjoyed taking a...

Mar 2, 2026

Lela “Susan” Jackson, 65, of North East, MD, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, after a short battle with lung cancer, in Newark, DE.

Susan was born in Havre De Grace, MD, on November 2, 1960, to the late James “Pete” Jackson and late Janice (Stewart) Jackson.

Susan graduated from North East High School in 1978. Shortly...