Obituaries

Mar 4, 2021

Caroline Equawumi Barrett, 74 yrs, of Perryville, MD, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 in the University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital of Havre de Grace, MD. Born November 26, 1946 in Koko, Nigeria, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Esther Ede Kpenosen.

Mrs. Barrett was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist...

Mar 3, 2021

Jose Mario Sanchez, 24 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in the University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital of Havre de Grace, MD. Born March 22, 1996 in Elkton, MD, he was the son of Jose G. Sanchez of Wilmington, DE, and Mary E. Dickerson Harris and step-father, Dewayne N. Harris, of Aberdeen, MD....

Feb 26, 2021

I, Denise Porter, born in Baltimore, MD, went home to be with the Lord on February 26, 2021. I was preceded in 2018 by my husband of almost 47 years, Phil. I am thankfully survived by my children Joshua, Amanda France and husband, Jack, Jacob and his partner, Lisa. They blessed me with 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Feb 21, 2021

Nancy Taylor Hughes, 77 years, of Conowingo, MD, entered the gate of heaven on Sunday, February 21, 2021 and was greeted by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after battling several years of Multiple Sclerosis. Born August 6, 1943 in Havre de Grace, MD, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Donald Taylor, Sr. and Olive McCardell Taylor....

Feb 21, 2021

Shirley Mae Miller, 83 years, of Colora, MD, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at home. Born December 16, 1937 in Peach Bottom, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and May Salman Tollinger.

Mrs. Miller was a member of the Gateway Baptist Church of Rising Sun, MD, and formerly employed by the former Chrysler...

Feb 12, 2021

Eddie's visitation and funeral services have been rescheduled to

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 and Thursday, February 25, 2021.

Please see details of services below in the revised obituary.

George Edward “Eddie” Ryan of Perryville, MD, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 following a short illness. Born February 14, 1939 in Perryville, MD, he...

Feb 11, 2021

James B. (Jimmy Pete) Herrman, age 81, peacefully passed away surrounded by family Thursday, February 11, 2021. Born September 1, 1939 to the late Harry and Helen Lunney Herrman of Darlington, MD.

Mr. Herrman is survived by his children, Doreen (Sissy) Garrett and husband, Bill, Lori Handy and husband, Ben, Tara Veasey and husband, Bob, and his...

Feb 10, 2021

Judith Ann D'Armiento, age 83 years old of Perryville, MD peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her husband and children on February 10th, 2021 after a brief battle with lymphatic cancer. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Esther Ettinger. Beloved wife of 63 years to Rocco W. D'Armiento Jr. She leaves behind her seven children:...

Feb 8, 2021

Joy (Farley) Cain of Abingdon, Maryland, age 65, passed away, Monday February 8, 2021 at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland with husband Michael by her side.

Joy was a 1973 graduate of Caribou High School, Caribou, Maine.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Michael B. Cain; step sons, Christopher...

Feb 5, 2021

Mary Ellen McDougal, 91yrs, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 in the Christiana Care, Union Hospital of Elkton, MD. Born July 16, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Linton Leary.

Mrs. McDougal was a member of the Good Shepherd Parish of Perryville, MD, a former...

Feb 3, 2021

Bernedette Towson, 90 years old, Havre de Grace, MD, passed away February 3, 2021 at The Dakota in Aberdeen, MD. Mrs. Towson was originally from Perryville, MD. Born February 13, 1930 in Port Deposit, MD, she was the daughter of the late Ferdinand Albert and Ella Elizabeth Smith Grove, Sr.

Mrs. Towson is survived by her daughters;...

Feb 2, 2021

William Johnny Wiles, Jr., 27 years, Havre de Grace, MD, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in the University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital of Havre de Grace, MD. Born October 8, 1993 in Havre de Grace, MD, he was the son of William John Wiles, Sr., and the late Sue Ann Kelley.

Johnny enjoyed playing basketball,...

Jan 25, 2021

Ginger Fetterman Eastridge

July 5, 1961 - January 25, 2021

Ginger Fetterman Eastridge, 59 years old, of Perryville, Maryland, passed away due to cancer on January 25, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  Beloved wife, loving mother, caring grandmother, and wonderful friend to many – she was born on July 5, 1961, the...

Jan 24, 2021

Diana Lynn Rhoades, 72 years, known as “Skip” by family and close friends, of Port Deposit, MD, died peacefully Sunday, January 24, 2021 following a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Born September 22, 1948 in Hickory, NC, she was the daughter of the late Gerdine and Helen Presnell.

Diana is survived by her loving husband of 55...

Jan 20, 2021

Deborah Christine Harris, 73 years, of Perryville, MD, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in the Elkton Care & Rehabilitation Center of Elkton, MD. Born October 7, 1947 in Elkton, MD, she was the daughter of the late William Pringle and Helen Elosie Harris Stewart.

Ms. Harris is survived by her loving companion, James Kenneth Chapman, Jr....

Jan 10, 2021

Samuel Rowland Anderson, 84 years, of Perryville, MD, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 in the University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital of Havre de Grace, MD. Born December 18, 1936 in Elkton, MD, he was the son of the late John Percy and Eleanor Shouck Anderson.

Sam was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having...

Jan 9, 2021

Colora, MD – Paul J. Eldreth, Jr. (Ogg), age 76, of Colora, MD, passed peacefully Saturday, January 9, 2021 in his home surrounded by family. Born January 28, 1944 in Maryland, he was the beloved son of the late Jane and Paul J. Eldreth, Sr.

Paul was a selfless man, whenever his family or friends needed a...

Jan 3, 2021

Joseph Edward Sullenberger went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 3, 2021. Born March 14, 1929 in Luxor, PA, he was the beloved son of Blanche and Joseph Sullenberger.

Joseph served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956 as a Graves Registration Specialist 3d Infantry Division 3d Support Command in Fort Benning, GA. He received the...

Jan 2, 2021

Barry Lee Baker, 79 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 in the ChristianaCare Middletown-West of Middletown, DE. Born January 13, 1941 in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Fred E. and Anna Reed Baker.

Mr. Baker was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and formerly employed by the...

Jan 2, 2021

Grace, who loved to be called "Mom" by her daughters, and "Grammy" by her grandchildren, departed her loving family on January 2, 2021.

Grace was born in Rowlandsville, MD, on September 8, 1926 to the late Celia J. and Stacy B. Farmer. She came from a large family and was the 12th born of 13.

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