Obituaries

Feb 20, 2026

Gloria Jean Brewer, 78 of Elkton, Maryland, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Born in Elkton, MD. on September 20, 1947, she enjoyed reading, sewing, and watching TV.

She worked in Quality Control, employed by Chrysler before retiring with over 30 years of service.

Mrs. Brewer is survived by her daughter, Liz Roark (Dwayne), her son, Christopher Brewer, and her sister, Janet...

Feb 20, 2026

Susan M. Matkins, 64 of Elkton, MD, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 in the Christiana Care - Accent Care - Newark Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Bowie, MD, on October 20, 1961, she was the daughter of Linda (Styles) Brantner, of Yakima, WA, and the late Robert Brantner.

She retired as a Guidance Counselor, employed at Cherry Hill Middle School and...

Feb 16, 2026

Irene Edwards, 85 of North East, MD, died Monday, February 16, 2026, in the Autumn Lake at Calvert Manor, Rising Sun, MD.

Born in Washington, DC, on March 16, 1940.

She was a clerk at Merkur Press and Printing.

She enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, going through picture books, watching The Young & Restless, and watching the Olympics Ice Figure Skating.

Irene is survived by...

Feb 14, 2026

Michael William Doss, 63, of Elkton, MD, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Christiana Care, Newark Hospital, Newark, DE, surrounded by his loving family.

Born October 12, 1962, in Havre de Grace, MD, he was the son of N. William and Shirley B. (Folker) Doss of Charlestown, MD.

Mike worked for many years as a Safety Engineer before his retirement....

Feb 13, 2026

Diane Scholz Cattrell, age 72, passed away on February 13, 2026, after a prolonged fight against cancer.

Born January 10, 1954 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth Scholz. Diane was a passionate gardener, avid walker, and enjoyed reading and spending time in conversation with friends.

She is survived by her daughter, Natalie DiBerardinis; her brother...

Feb 11, 2026

Kevin Jay Gill passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. He was born on December 12, 1959, in Washington, DC, the beloved son of Carl F. Gill Sr. and Francis M. “Bonnie” Gill. He grew up surrounded by love alongside his brother Carl “Ricky” Gill Jr. and his sisters Delene “Dee,” Mitzi, and Bonnie. As the...

Feb 9, 2026

Jerry Eugene Cox, age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, in his Crossville, TN home. Jerry was born on October 31, 1937, to James Wiley Cox and Zola Elizabeth Phipps Cox in Ashe County, Crumpler, NC.

When his family moved to Maryland, Jerry attended school in Rising Sun, MD, where he was a jokester and a “teacher’s pet”...

Feb 7, 2026

Our beloved matriarch, Helen Staats, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 7th. She was the cherished daughter of Karol Bakomenko and Anna Kowalozuk. After the sudden loss of her father, Helen was lovingly raised by her mother on Wilmington’s East Side, where she learned resilience, kindness, and grace.

Helen attended St. Mary’s School and St. Paul’s Commercial School and was a proud...

Feb 5, 2026

Kevin Glenn Sparrow, 53 of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Born at the U.S. Army Garrison in Wurzburg, Germany, on July 5, 1972, he was born to Glenn Lee Sparrow and Mary Elizabeth (Susie) Rainbolt.

Post-deployment, Kevin, his mother, Susie, and older sister, Brenda, made a home on the Eastern Shore of Virginia with his maternal grandparents, Clyde and...

Feb 4, 2026

Edward John “Ted” Sweeney, 63, passed away on February 4, 2026. Born on June 14, 1962, in Montclair, New Jersey, Ted was known for his goofy spirit, loving heart, and endless supply of fun facts—often shared with a Diet Coke in hand.

Ted graduated from Chatham High School in Chatham, NJ, in 1980 and went on to earn his degree from...

Feb 2, 2026

Deborah Marie Schreffler, 74 of Charlestown Manor, North East, MD, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital, Elkton, MD.

Born in PA, on November 2, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Betty (Patton) Witte. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William A. "Crabber Bill" Schreffler.

She was a School Bus...

Jan 29, 2026

Randy William Anderson, 58 of North East, MD, died Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Christiana Care Newark Hospital, Newark, DE.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on February 24, 1967, he was the son of the late Joseph Monroe and Darlene Marie (Redemann) Anderson. He served as a CPL in the Marine Corps from 9/13/1984 to 9/12/1988.

He was employed by Bosch Compu Spread,...

Jan 26, 2026

Bernard Patrick Doordan Jr. age 77, of North East, MD passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Newark, DE, surrounded by love. Pat was born on June 20, 1948, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Bernard Patrick and Helen (McCarns) Doordan. When Pat was seven years old, his mother, Helen, passed away suddenly. His father later remarried Harriette McGuire, who...

Jan 26, 2026

Barry Taylor Boland, 77 of Newark, DE, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Born in Alexandria, VA, on February 24, 1948, he was the son of the late Stanley and Joyce Ramona (Taylor) Boland.

Barry served his country proudly in the US Army, stationed in Germany.

Prior to his retirement, he was an IT Technician, employed by DuPont Company.

He was active with...

Jan 22, 2026

Jan 21, 2026

Caroline L. Rinehart, 71 of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at home.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on April 19, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Doris (Murphy) Brady.

She was a waitress, employed by North East Family Restaurant before retiring. Caroline enjoyed quilting and most of all spending time with her family.

Mrs. Rinehart is survived...

Jan 15, 2026

Lonnie Thomas Elville, a cherished member of both his community and family, departed this world on January 15, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on September 23, 1949, Lonnie's life was a testament to hard work and dedication, particularly in his esteemed role as a mechanic for East Nottingham Township.

Lonnie was more than his profession; leaving behind a legacy...

Jan 14, 2026

George Barry Hendrickson Jr, 52, of Elkton, Maryland, embarked on his eternal journey on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Christiana Care Union Hospital in Elkton, Maryland.

Born in Wilmington, Delaware, on August 30, 1973.He was a devoted plumbing mechanic for over 30 yrs. He worked for ,Hendrickson Plumbing, Schultz Plumbing, and Sobieski Plumbing, inspiring countless lives through his diligent work.

For over...

Jan 12, 2026

Linda Gatchell Wiles, 78 went home peacefully on January 12, 2026. She was born on October 24,1947 in her home to her loving late parents, Lois Lorraine Gatchell and Francis Baker Gatchell.



A longtime resident of North East, MD, Linda was the Class of 1965 at North East High School. She often spoke fondly of her early years and growing up...

Jan 10, 2026

Ruth E. Noel, 88 of Charlestown, MD died Saturday, January 10, 2026 at home.



Born in Schuykill County, PA, On October 22, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Ellnora (Ditzler) Brocious.



She was an Insurance Underwriter for many years before retiring. In recent years she worked as a retail associate at Walmart before retiring again at age 82....