Obituaries

Apr 16, 2023

Carol Ruth Breedlove, 82 years, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. Born January 12, 1941 in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jack Temple and Ruth Redd.

Carol worked at the former Shallcross business of Rising Sun and the Cecil County...

Apr 13, 2023

Betty Jane Mick, 81 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023. Born September 6, 1941 in Rising Sun, MD, she was the daughter of the late Issac Edward Pierce and Stella Mae Reynolds.

Betty was formerly employed as a Dietician by the V.A. Medical Center of Perry Point, MD.

Betty is...

Mar 28, 2023

Donald “Donnie” Benson Ayers, age 91, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Born November 29, 1931 in Calvert, MD, he was the son of the late Joseph and Naomi Ayers.

Donald was a farmer his entire life in Rising Sun, MD. During his retirement, Donald was well known for cultivating his garden and blessing others with...

Mar 26, 2023

Edward Earl Bowling, 83 years, of Port Deposit, MD, MD, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 in the Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Elkton, MD. Born August 14, 1939 in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Owen and Bertha Roten Bowling.

Mr. Bowling was retired from the former Bata Shoe Company of Belcamp,...

Mar 20, 2023

Donna Lynn Harvey, 59 years, of North East, MD, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 following a long and courageous battle with liver cancer. Born August 9, 1963 in Elkton, MD, she was the daughter of Ronald Dawson, the late Loretta Comegys, and beloved stepfather, Robert Comegys.

Donna will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her,...

Mar 8, 2023

James Austin Elliott, 76 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Born August 7, 1946 in Reed City, MI, he was the son of the late Kenneth Gordon and Dulcie Margueritte Coyne Elliott.

Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Solvay Company...

Mar 8, 2023

Deborah Jean Johns, 63 years, of Perryville, MD, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at home. Born May 12, 1959 in Waterloo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Asa Franklin and Joanne Ruth Simmons Shefler.

Deborah was employed by Grumpy’s, Market Street Café, and the Rendezvous Inn. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Norman...

Mar 6, 2023

Ronald James Spoerl, 75, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at home following a short illness.  He was surrounded by his loving family.

Ron retired from Frito Lay and then spent many happy hours working at the Plumpton Park Zoo.  He was an avid crabber and a huge Ravens fan.

Ron...

Mar 6, 2023

Vicki Lynn Copenhaver, 70 years, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 in the Autumn Lake Healthcare at Calvert Manor of Rising Sun, MD. Born November 16, 1952 in Elkton, MD, she was the daughter of Vera Branham Schneider.

Vicki was a member of the Janes United Methodist Church of Rising Sun, MD. She...

Mar 5, 2023

A. Elinor Baker Harris, wife of Hershel Lee Rodden and Frank H. Harris, of Perryville, MD, affectionately known to many as “Nunnie”, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at her residence. Born January 14, 1935 in Port Deposit, MD, she was the daughter of the late Vernon Cornelius and Keturah Ann McCain Baker.

Elinor was a member...

Feb 26, 2023

Lillian A. Simmons, 86 years, of Perryville, MD, died suddenly Sunday, February 26, 2023 at home. Born June 26, 1936 in Frenchtown, Perryville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Earle and Josephine Campbell Simmons.

Lillian was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church of Perryville and formerly employed by the Bainbridge Naval Training Center...

Feb 25, 2023

Jerry Dean Blevins, Jr., 45 years, of Perryville, MD, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at home. Born April 13, 1977 he was the son of Jerry Dean and Betty Sue Jones Blevins.

Jerry was employed as a mechanic by Todd’s Enterprises of Perryville, MD.  He loved fishing, helping people, and was a mentor to many.

Feb 20, 2023

Joseph T. Remick, 47 years, of Port Deposit, MD, died suddenly at home Monday, February 20, 2023.

Joseph and his twin brother graduated in 1995 from MSD of Frederick, MD. He was an airplane enthusiast and had a large collection of model airplanes.

Joseph is survived by his parents, Theresa and Ray Sordiff of Port...

Feb 19, 2023

On February 19, 2023, Thomas "Tom" Harold Deming, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away peacefully at home following a long illness. He was 64 years old.

Born in 1958, Tom was an accomplished aerospace and mechanical engineer. Through his work, he was a part of the Artemis rocket program helping design a part of the launch abort...

Feb 18, 2023

Ms. Barbara Ann Brown of Perryville, MD, passed peacefully from this Earth on Saturday, February 18, 2023.

Born May 7, 1945 in Perryville, Barb was the daughter of the late Arthur Hasson Brown and the late Mabel Temperance (Owens) Brown.

Barb retired from the Cecil County Vo-Tech Center after 25 years of service.  She served...

Feb 17, 2023

Robert Francis Caffrey, 74 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital of Elkton, MD. Born February 8, 1949 in Havre de Grace, MD, he was the son of the late John and Marie Sice Caffrey.

Mr. Caffrey was a member of the Water Witch Fire Company of...

Feb 14, 2023

Wayne Wesley Edwards, 79 years, of Ocean City, MD, passed away to God’s hands on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 with his wife at his side. Born January 11, 1944 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Edwin Lee and Elsie Laura Evans Edwards.

Following graduation from Aberdeen High School in 1962, he went to...

Feb 12, 2023

Samuel Strausser Marderness, 82 years, of Colora, MD, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at home. Born April 21, 1940 in Mohrsville, PA, he was the son of the late Isaac and Bessie Strausser Marderness.

Mr. Marderness was formerly employed by the Aberdeen Proving Ground of Aberdeen, MD, as an Electrical Engineer.

Mr. Marderness is...

Feb 10, 2023

Marilyn Sue Bennett, 79 years, of Perryville, MD, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 in the University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital of Havre de Grace, MD. Born September 29, 1943 in Havre de Grace, MD, she was the daughter of the late Donald M., Sr., and Frances Hansel Burlin.

Marilyn was employed for more than 30...

Feb 6, 2023

Jennifer Dennett Colenda, 50 years, of Perryville, MD, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at home. Born November 24, 1972 in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of Rodney and Velda Wade Dennett.

Jenn was employed as a Program Coordinator by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.

She is survived by her husband, John Allen Colenda,...