Obituaries

May 20, 2017

Mrs. Flora Mae (Wilcox) Gilley of Pikesville, MD, where she resided with her loving daughter, Sheila Kilby, went home to be with the Lord on 20 May 2017. She was born in Todd, NC, to Ollie and Martin Wilcox on 13 May 1929. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Earnest,...

May 19, 2017

Avis Cochrane Brown passed away peacefully on Friday the 19th of May at the age of 92. Throughout her life, Avis was an avid reader and student. This passion helped her win a scholarship to Boston University where she met her husband, Carleton. The two were married in June of 1945 and wasted no time beginning their careers—he in social...

May 6, 2017

Charles “Nat” Alexander Berry, age 80, departed this life on Saturday, May 6, 2017 resting peaceful at his home in Port Deposit, MD. Family visitation will be held Saturday, May 13, 2017, 10 AM until 12 Noon, at the Bethel AME Church, 196 North Main Street, Port Deposit, MD. Funeral service will begin at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers...

May 6, 2017

Mario John Notarcola, 62 years, of Perryville, MD, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 in University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital of Havre de Grace, MD. Born August 9, 1954 in Havre de Grace, MD, he was the son of the late Gaitano and Yola Rapposelli Notarcola. John was retired from the former Chrysler Corporation of Newark, DE. He is...

May 5, 2017

Martin Raymond Ruyter, 60 years, of Conowingo, MD, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 at his home. Born August 19, 1956 in Takoma Park, MD, he was the son of the late Martinus Maria and Carolina Francisca Maria Ram Ruyter. Martin was employed as a Foreman Mechanic by Amtrak of North East, MD. He is survived by his son, Raymond...

May 1, 2017

Alva Locke Gross, 77 yrs, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 at her home in Elkton, MD. Born August 22, 1939 in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Leona Shingler Youngblood. Mrs. Gross is survived by her husband, Robert John Gross of Elkton, MD; daughters, Lynn Muska-Poole (Steve) and Debra Clark; five grandchildren; six great...

Apr 21, 2017

Robert Leo “Bunky” Webster was born October 1, 1942 in Elkton, MD, to the late Roberta Webster Jones and Charles L. Clark Jr.  He departed this life April 21, 2017 at Transitional Care Center in Elkton, MD. On October 17, 1987 he was joined in holy matrimony to Regina Jackson. He was employed by Wiley’s Manufacturing of Port Deposit, MD,...

Apr 19, 2017

Nellie Lee Hayes Hall, 65 years, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. A lifelong resident of Cecil County, Nellie was born in Port Deposit, MD, to the late Freel and Frances McCloud Hayes. Mrs. Hall is survived by her husband, Robert Hall;...

Apr 18, 2017

William Derrick Warner, Jr., born March 15, 1954 in Portsmouth, VA, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Bill was the son of Dorothy Kane Warner and the late William Derrick Warner, Sr. Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant in 1975. His employment included Amtrak, Hoober, Inc., Ramsey Ford...

Apr 18, 2017

Angelina Elizabeth Saponaro Kopatch April 24, 1925 - April 18, 2017

Angelina Elizabeth Saponaro Kopatch, daughter of Michael and Mary Saponaro, passed away peacefully in her home six days prior to her 92nd birthday. She was a lifelong resident of Perryville, and a lifelong parishioner of Good Shepherd Church. Angelina was a devoted mother, an expert seamstress,...

Apr 17, 2017

Clyde Emery (Bo) Sinclair, Sr., 90, of Perryville, MD, passed away at home on April 17, 2017. Mr. Sinclair was born October 12, 1926 in Perryville, MD, the son of John and Myrtle Sinclair. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired from civilian service at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Mr. Sinclair was a member of...

Apr 17, 2017

Lucille Elizabeth Sadler Price, 79 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away late Monday evening, April 17, 2017 at her home. Born March 28, 1938 in Elkton, MD, she was the daughter of the late James T. and Mabel Warner Sadler. Mrs. Price was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church of Port Deposit, MD, where she was in charge...

Apr 17, 2017

Delmer Claude Price, 86 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 in North East, MD. Born December 2, 1930 in Chilhowie, VA he was the son of the late Victor and Rosetta Walls Price. Mr. Price was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church of Port Deposit, MD. He was formerly employed by Chrysler of Newark,...

Apr 16, 2017

Howard David Reed, 87 years, of Port Deposit, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at his home. Born December 19, 1929 in Conowingo, MD, he was the son of the late Elmer David and Pearl McCullough Reed. Mr. Reed was a member of the Nottingham Missionary Baptist Church of Oxford, PA, and a former truck driver employed by Gilbert of...

Apr 13, 2017

Julia June Smith, 92 years, of Perryville, MD, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at her home. Born December 5, 1924 in Johnson City, TN, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Cook Johnston. Mrs. Smith was a member of the First Christian Church of Havre de Grace, MD, and formerly employed as a Records Manager by...

Apr 12, 2017

Audrey Harwi Hankins, 93 years, of Pylesville, MD, formerly of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in Dacota Broadcreek Assisted Living of Whiteford, MD. Born February15, 1924 on Mt. Ararat Farm of Port Deposit, MD, she was the daughter of the late Wilbert R. and Marietta Baker Harwi. Audrey is a graduate of Perryville High School, Perryville,...

Apr 12, 2017

Betty Christine Weamer, 84 years, of Conowingo, MD, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in Harford Memorial Hospital of Havre de Grace, MD. Born January 4, 1933 in Perryville, MD, she was the daughter of late Lester and Elsie Barrow Hickman. Betty worked for RM&R and the V.A. Medical Center of Perry Point, MD, where she retired to become a...

Apr 11, 2017

On April 11, 2017 Edith Ramey Bellmyer (Nee: Adams) was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born September 14th 1936, Edith was the daughter of the late Ned and Viola Adams Sr. of Pikeville, KY. She was proceeded in death by her late husband, Willard E. Ramey, 2 brothers; Ned Adams Jr. and Willard Adams,...

Apr 7, 2017

Travis Earl Rodecker, 27 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 7, 2017 in Havre de Grace, MD. Born May 20, 1989 in Havre de Grace, MD, he was the son of Ronald Joseph Rodecker, Jr. and Mary Louise Abrams Miller. Travis was employed as a concrete finisher by Industrial Caulk & Seal of Delta, PA....

Apr 3, 2017

LETT, DOROTHY E. (DOT) On Monday, April 3rd, 2017 Dorothy E. Lett (nee Gayhardt) age 94 years of Baltimore, MD, passed away at her residence. Born September 15, 1922 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late J. Clement Gayhardt and Elizabeth V. Gayhardt (nee Christian). Mrs. Lett had been a bookkeeper, a homemaker, a substitute teacher, and...