Obituaries

Jun 27, 2023

Emily Grace Elliott, 89 years, of Perryville, MD, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in the Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Elkton, MD. Born January 16, 1934 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Bernadette Willey.

Emily is survived by her sons, Donald Elliott, Sr. and wife, Donna, and Everett Elliott,...

Jun 24, 2023

Lorraine Marie Kenaston, 79 yrs, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2023 with her family by her side. Lorraine was born on June 18, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA, to George A. and Marie Fornaci Guba.

Lorraine lived with her grandparents, George G. and Emma Guba, after her mother passed away when she was only 2 years old....

Jun 21, 2023

William “Bill” Donald Kindley, 78 years, of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at home. Born December 13, 1944 in Frankfort, IN, he was the son of the late Donald Kenneth and Dolores Mae Kaylor Kindley.

Bill worked for the railroad before joining the U.S. Army.  He was employed for 49 years by the test...

Jun 14, 2023

Cecil Elijah Jackson, Sr., known as “Big Cec”, 55 years, of Elkton, MD, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep following a lengthy decline in health, Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Born May 1, 1968 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Regina Webster of Perryville, MD.

Cecil attended Perryville High School of Perryville, MD, before...

May 27, 2023

Anna Elizabeth Burton Baird, 86 years, of Elkton, MD, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Autumn Lake Healthcare at Calvert Manor. Born March 30, 1937 in Elkton, MD, she was the daughter of the late George and R. Anna Smith Burton.

Anna was formerly employed in housekeeping at the Motel 6 of Elkton, MD. She...

May 24, 2023

Frances Young Gehring, 92 years, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in the Christiana Care Christiana Hospital of Newark, DE. Born September 29, 1930 in Maryland she was the daughter of the late John William and Marie Anna Denson Young.

Mrs. Gehring was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church of Perryville,...

May 24, 2023

Robert “Snapper” Leslie Jackson, Sr., 85 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in the Christiana Care Christiana Hospital of Newark, DE. Born August 28, 1937 in Havre de Grace, MD, he was the son of the late Everett Gilbert and Elizabeth Leslie Jackson.

Snapper was the owner/operator of R.L. Jackson, Inc., of...

May 21, 2023

Norman Hampton Hasson, Jr., 77 years, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born August 29, 1945 in Havre de Grace, MD, he was the son of the late Norman Hampton Hasson, Sr. and Nellie Naomi (Eberhardt) Hasson.

Norman graduated from Perryville High School in 1964 and Goldey-Beacom College in...

May 20, 2023

Michael Joseph Hollis, 68 years, of Charlestown, MD, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 at home. Born November 15, 1954 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Grace Kumnik Hollis and the late Michael E. Hollis.

Mike followed in his father’s footsteps with a lengthy career as a telecommunications engineer. He recently retired following 30+ years...

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...