Obituaries

Mar 19, 2025

Ruth Jean Blakeley, 70 years, of Rising Sun, MD, passed way Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at home. Born July 15, 1954 in Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Harry Adolph and Ida Beatrice Curlett Passion.

Ruth was formerly employed by Morgan Drive Away of Elkton, MD, as a secretary.

Ruth is survived by...

Mar 16, 2025

Scott A. Giles, Sr., 49 years, of Conowingo, MD, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at home. Born August 15, 1975 in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late Steven E. Giles, Sr., and Patricia L. Shatzer Giles Bromley.

Scott was formerly employed as a Service Manager and Mechanic by Mike Montgomery Auto of Colora,...

Mar 14, 2025

Carla Gloria Zabala, 24 years, Havre de Grace, MD, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at home. Born December 14, 2000 in Silver Spring, MD, she was the daughter of Jose and Deanna Dodd Zabala.

Carla was employed as a cashier by Royal Farms of Aberdeen, MD. Carla had a heart full of kindness, a spirit full...

Mar 13, 2025

Jewell Dean Booher, 91 years, of Elkton, MD, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 13, 2025. Born August 8, 1933 in Mountain City, TN, she was the daughter of the late Roy Butler and Emma Willien Hammons.

Jewell was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a homemaker and liked to spend time with, and cook for,...

Mar 8, 2025

Albert Craig Thomas, 91 years, of Port Deposit, MD, Saturday, March 8, 2025 in the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center of Bel Air, MD. Born January 16, 1934 in Port Deposit, MD, the son of the late Albert B. and Mary Craig Thomas.

Mr. Thomas was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served from...

Mar 7, 2025

Nora Catherine Walker, 88 years, went to be with our Lord Friday, March 7, 2025 in Rising Sun, MD, following her fight with dementia. Born January 31, 1937 in Conowingo, MD, Nora dedicated her life to her family and career at the Perry Point V.A. Medical Center. Nora was a retired food service worker. She took pride in her...

Mar 7, 2025

Rita E. Zimmerman, age 74, of Perryville, MD passed away March 7, 2025 at Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center in Havre De Grace, MD with her daughter by her side. She was born September 25, 1950 in Havre De Grace, MD. She was the daughter of the late Arthur E. Jackson and the late Reba A. Burlin. She was...

Mar 3, 2025

Betty Ann Keesee, age 56, of Perryville, MD, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her.

A true free spirit with a quick wit, Bettyann was known for her sharp sense of humor, her unapologetic honesty, and her ability to bring laughter into any room. She had a way of telling it...

Feb 28, 2025

Janet Ann Long who resided in Dublin, MD went on to be with the Lord on February 28, 2025, with her daughter and grandson by her side.  She truly embodied the spirit of what it meant to be a good and faithful servant of the Lord. She never wavered in her faith and demonstrated the love of Jesus to...

Feb 19, 2025

Georgianna Elizabeth "Nana" LeBrun (née Glessner), 66, passed away on February 19, 2025, in Port Deposit, Maryland. After a quick courageous fight with cancer.

Born on March 18, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Georgianna dedicated her life to her family and career. She built a lifelong career as an insurance agent and recently retired from ACM Insurance. Her...

Feb 19, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley Adams, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, who left us on February 19, 2025. Shirley’s warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for her family will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Born in West Chester, PA, Shirley lived a life...

Feb 16, 2025

Yvonne Hurley Pearce, 85 years, of Colora, MD, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her residence. Born July 19, 1939 in Ashe County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Thurman E. and Rhoda Olive Powers Hurley.

Yvonne was formerly employed by the York County Hospital & Home as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was...

Feb 16, 2025

George Milton Mefford, 88 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at his residence. Born September 2, 1936 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Bishop Morris and Ruth Adreon Mefford.

George was formerly employed as a commercial underwater diver for various companies in Baltimore, MD.

George is...

Feb 13, 2025

Joanne Virginia Hamm, 90 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 in the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center of Bel Air, MD. Born December 22, 1934 in Marion, VA, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Charlotte Tibbs West.

Joanne was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church...

Feb 12, 2025

Alfred Lewis Bines, 83 years, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in the Autumn Lake Healthcare at Calvert Manor of Rising Sun, MD. Born November 29, 1941 in Havre de Grace, MD, he was the son of the late Walter G. and Lila Burlin Bines Smith.

Alfred was a member of the First...

Feb 11, 2025

Anthony “Tony” Peter Gerst, 79, of Perryville, MD, passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Christiana Care Union Hospital in Elkton, MD. Born February 6, 1946 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Andrew and Imogene (nee Harrison) Gerst.

In addition to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, Tony’s greatest accomplishments were...

Feb 10, 2025

Michael Jay Jones, age 66 years, of Perryville, MD, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, peacefully at home. Born April 9, 1958, in the Harford Memorial Hospital of Havre de Grace, MD. Michael was preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly Ann Jones, and his parents, Roy John Jones and Jean Creswell Jones.

Michael was a lifetime...

Feb 8, 2025

Jacqueline Louise Parker, 77 years, of Laurel, MD, formerly of Perryville, MD, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 in the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center of Columbia, MD. Born July 29, 1947 in Perryville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Earle and Mary Josephine Campbell Simmons.

Jacqueline was retired from Freehold Cartage of...

Feb 6, 2025

Mary Jo Reece, 96 years, of Bear, DE, formerly of Perryville, MD, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 in the Sunrise Assisted Living facility of Wilmington, DE. Born December 10, 1928 in Richwood, WVA, she was the daughter of the late Shirley Evans and Alta Muriel Taylor.

Mrs. Reece was a member of the Rising Sun Church...

Feb 5, 2025

John “Jack” Willson Gilley, 79 years, of Charlestown, MD, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in the AccentCare Hospice Center Christiana Hospital of Newark, DE. Born November 22, 1945 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late James Layton Gilley, Sr., and Mary Helen Wardell Gilley.

Mr. Gilley was an attorney who began his career...