All Obituaries

Mezzy Grace Landis MacKenzie, 82 years, of Bowie, MD, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022. Born June 11, 1940 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Kenneth H., Sr. and Mezzy Weaver Hale Landis. Mrs. MacKenzie was a graduate of the Lucy Webb Hayes School of Nursing of Washington, D.C. Following graduation, she was employed by the Sibley Memorial Hospital of Washington, D.C., as a Nursing Coordinator. Mrs. MacKenzie attended the Pleasant View Baptist Church of Port Deposit,...

Jerry Wintford Wagner, 79 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away peacefully at home, comforted by his children, Sunday, November 13, 2022. Born August 31, 1943 in Harford County, MD, he was the son of the late Wintford and Lena Billings Wagner.  Jerry was a teen when he gave his life to Christ and was a member of the New Bridge Regular Baptist Church of Colora, MD, where he served as treasurer for several years. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served from 1965-1967....

June Marie DelCostello, 58 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Friday, November 4, 2022. June was a beloved wife, sister, mother, and granny. She loved cosmetology and took pride in her beautiful red hair so much that it gave her the ambition to work as a hairstylist early on before helping her husband run his business for 32 years. June loved the outdoors and was very adventurous; from four wheeling, zip lining, and living life to the fullest....

Sandra “Sandy” Thompson, 77 years, of Elkton, MD, entered into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. She passed away at her home after bravely battling cancer. Born March 25, 1945 in Havre de Grace, MD, she was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Josephine (Krebs) Booth; late husband of 34 years, Antonio (Tony) Trotta, Jr.; sister, Margie Yung-Kwai; and brother, Hugh LaPenotiere. Sandy is survived by her husband of 20 years, Robert Thompson of...

Ms. Alfreda Dean, 62, of Edgewood, MD, sadly passed away at home on Friday, October 28, 2022. Born in Sylvester, GA, she was preceded in death by her parents, Plemon Johnson and Tommie Mae (Ransom) Johnson; twin sister, Anita Johnson; one additional sister; and seven brothers. Ms. Dean leaves behind her son, Damon B. Dean, Jr.; sisters, Georgia  Williams (Leo), Suzanne Jackson (Melvin), Shirley Heard (Eddie), and Ammie L. Smith; brothers, Larry Johnson (Linda), Michael Johnson, Charles...

Kathleen Patricia Wood, 72 years, of Townsend, DE, formerly of Conowingo, MD, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at home. Born February 11, 1950 in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Gerard and Annie Susan Lockhart O’Donnell. Mrs. Wood was a member of Good Shepherd Parish of Perryville, MD. She was formerly employed in the service industry by the Flying J Travel Center of North East, MD. She was also an avid quilter and animal lover. Mrs. Wood is survived by her...

Jonathon James Osani, 62 years, of Conowingo, MD, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at home. Born March 1, 1960 in Havre de Grace, MD, he was the son of the late Herman and Mary Lou Fitzgerald Osani. Jonathon was a member of the West Nottingham Presbyterian Church of Colora, MD. He was a retired Master Electrician of the former General Motors Corporation of Wilmington, DE. Jonathon is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Kathleen Osani; son, Joshua James Osani; daughters, Carrie...

Daniel Adam Eibister-Copeland, 43 years, of Perryville, MD, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022. Born August 26, 1979 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Joan D. Copeland of Port Deposit, MD. Daniel was employed as a receiving clerk by Didlake of Perry Point, MD.  He is survived by his sons, Daniel Adam Copeland, II, and Evan James Copeland of Easton, PA; brother, Douglas Steltz of Perryville, MD; sister, Heidi Steltz of Easton, PA; nieces Carli Steltz of Florida and Willow Steltz...

Bobby Joe Davis, 80 years, of Perryville, MD, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at home. Born August 10, 1942 in Ashe County, NC, he was the son of the late John Lee and Ora Lee Testerman Davis. Mr. Davis was formerly employed as a logistics shipping leader by Solvay USA, Inc., of Havre de Grace, MD.  He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion of Perryville, MD, Eagles Club of Oxford, PA, and Moose Lodge No. 1450 of Aberdeen, MD. Mr. Davis is survived by his loving wife...

Mary Jo Ashby, 72, of Havre de Grace, MD, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, October 17th, 2022. Born December 29th, 1949 in Havre de Grace, MD, she was the daughter of the late Albert Knight Murray and Marie Cavalier Murray.  She was deeply devoted to Christ and was sure to keep everyone in her daily prayers.  She also enjoyed listening to music, new and old, and reading her Bible. Mary Jo is survived by her children Shona L. Murray, Kyle A. Murray...