Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.

Frieda Betsy Apgar, 66, loving mother, grandmother, wife and best friend, of Conowingo, MD passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of David D. Apgar. Born on February 13, 1959, in Wilmington, DE she was the daughter of the late James E. and Frieda B. Kuerleber Moore. Frieda was employed with Perry Point VA as a CNA and retired as a medical administrator. She is survived by her husband; five children, Rodger Goodwin (Lisa) of North East, MD, Angel Goodwin (Heath) of New Orleans, LA, Ray Goodwin (Cassandra) of Rising Sun, MD, Jacquline Goodwin of Conowingo, MD and Marcas Goodwin of North East, MD; grandchildren Courtney,...

James (Jimmy) Alan Caldwell, 63, of Nottingham, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 after courageously battling health issues for several years. A lifelong resident of Nottingham, Jimmy loved working on cars almost as much as he loved Harley Davidson motorcycles. Jimmy was self-employed as a mechanic, junk-hauler, and no "odd job" was too small. He often did jobs out of the kindness of his heart and the only payment you could give would be a Mountain Dew. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Rosa Caldwell; sister, Joan Eldridge and his various beloved pets. Jimmy is survived by his daughter, Destiny Pape; two grandchildren, Jaylynn and Alani; brother, Wayne...

Junior Jackson Hamm, 95, of Newark, DE, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Service: 11 am, Thursday, November 21, at Truth & Life Center, 1924 W Pulaski Hwy, Elkton, MD 21921 (near North East), where friends may call from 10-11 am. A private burial will be held on Friday, November 22. For complete obituary details and online condolences, visit: www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Earlene F. Nesbitt, 90, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. She was the wife of the late Robert F. Nesbitt with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. Born in Elkton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Kane and Rosa L. Fell. She was a member of Rose Bank Methodist Church, Rising Sun, MD. She enjoyed playing cards with friends, bingo and reading, Earlene also enjoyed shopping and eating out with her good friend, Ray Sparks. She is survived by three sons, James R. Nesbitt (Netta) of Rehoboth Beach, DE, Kenneth A. Nesbitt (Sara) of Rising Sun, MD and Curtis A. Nesbitt (Tracey) of Lincoln University, PA; seven...

Monroe Eugene "Gene" Garthwaite, 89, of Oxford, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the Ware Presbyterian Village Health Center. He was the husband of Marilyn Rush Garthwaite with whom he shared 27 years of marriage. Born on June 4, 1935, in Roselle Park, NJ, he was the son of the late Monroe and Irma Gladys Linder Garthwaite. Gene was a graduate of Toms River High School, Toms River, NJ, Class of 1952, and was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. His property and casualty insurance career included underwriting and brokerage, as well as CPCU activities and teaching insurance courses. Gene was one of three founding members of the model train club at Ware...

Loving son, brother, father and friend Michael Wayne Frazier, 42, tragically passed on Thursday September 26, 2024. Born July 9, 1982, in Havre de Grace, MD to Celeste "Ruthie" Frazier (Ingerson) and Larry Frazier. He graduated from Rising Sun High School in 2000 and soon after joined the U.S. Army and was briefly stationed in Kuwait. Mike loved spending time with his family, especially with his son, Shawn. His hobbies included reading, watching movies, and playing video games. He is survived by his grandmother, Betty Frazier; father and stepmother, Larry & Marilyn Frazier; mother and stepfather Celeste "Ruthie" & Leon Ingerson; sister and brother-in Law, Michele &...

Charles "Chuck" M. Mabe, Jr., 66, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at home. He was the husband of Mary Mabe with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Born on April 15, 1958 in West Grove, PA, he was the son of the late Charles "Charlie" M. Mabe, Sr and Rosie "Peggy" Phillips Mabe. He retired from a lifelong career as an auto mechanic. Chuck enjoyed hunting, playing music, and riding his motorcycle. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his three children, Angie Pierce and her husband Chris, Charles "Chuckie" Mabe and his wife Lesley, and Lindsey Kenney and her husband James. Five grandchildren, Ethan Pierce, Samuel...

PFC Carl Robert Traina, 56, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at home. Born in Havre de Grace, MD he was the son of the late Salvatore J. and Mary E. Greer Traina. Carl was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Union Presbyterian Church, Kirkwood. Carl was a handyman and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by a half-sister, Lori Traina Kelley (David); a nephew, Adam Kelley; a niece, Sarah Kelley; and a sister-in-law, Debbie Weir Sampson. And his cat Crabman. He was preceded in death by his step-father, John G. Morrison; two half-brothers, Donald A. Sampson and James L. Sampson A graveside service will be held at 4 pm, Monday, July 29, 2024 at Oxford...

Elizabeth D. Brandenberger, 81, of Nottingham, PA passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. She was the wife of the late Alfred B. Brandenberger, Jr. Born in West Grove she was the daughter of the late Delbert and Fannie Grey Allen. Elizabeth was retired from the Maryland Transportation Authority after 30 years of service. She enjoyed bird watching, word searches, sending cards and animals especially dogs. Elizabeth loved spending time with her grandchildren and friends. She is survived by two sons, Daniel Brandenberger and his wife, Sandie of Carlisle and Steven Brandenberger and his wife, Kelli of Drumore; four grandchildren, Craig, Scott, Alta and...

Doris Anna Senderling Groseclose, 102, of Oxford, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at home. She was the wife of the late V. Trinkle Groseclose. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alvin C. and Anna Jewel Senderling. Doris was a veteran of the US Navy and served in WWII. Afterward she returned to Oxford where she worked and met her husband. After raising her family she was employed as manager of the Oxford Senior Center until her retirement. Doris was a member of the Oxford Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed reading, gardening, music, singing, poetry and in her later years traveling internationally. She was survived by one son, Ray V. Groseclose...

Angela L. McMahan, 57, of Rogersville, TN passed away Thursday, September 28,2023 at her home. She was the wife of the late James McMahan. Born in West Grove, PA she was the daughter of the late Kermit and Jessie Lucille Yates Doss. Angie was a graduate of Avon Grove High school. She worked for over 20 plus years for Acme Markets where she enjoyed helping people and made many good friends over the years. Angie loved cooking, cleaning, and family get togethers which was always surrounded by food and if weather was nice pitching horseshoes! Her smile was genuine, and her heart was full of love. Her beauty was inside and out. She could make you laugh till you cried (many of us have done...

Betty Benjamin Bare,79, of Oxford, PA, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Arland C. Bare, Sr. Born in Rising Sun, MD she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edward and Mona Jean Baumgarner Benjamin. Betty was employed with Gross School Bus as a bus driver and was previously employed as a manager at Squires Pantry, Nottingham. She was a member of Endeavor Church Elkton, MD. Betty enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and church family. She is survived by two sons, Kevin D. Bare (Tracy) of Peach Bottom and Charles D. Bare (Renee) of Dover, DE; three daughters, Deborah J....

Ferdinand Thun died on July 30, 2023, at his home in Crosslands Community, Kennett Square, PA, after bravely facing a three-month illness. He was 89 years old. Born in Reading, PA, Ferd was the son of Ferdinand K. Thun and Marion Greene Thun. He pursued his education graduating from Wyomissing High School, Lehigh University, and Harvard Business School, laying the groundwork for an impactful career. With over 20 years of dedicated service, Ferd made significant contributions to Lehigh University as the Director of Planned Giving in the Office of Development. His commitment of education and philanthropy knew no bounds, as evidenced by his establishment of The Ferdinand and Elizabeth M....

Virginia Frances Farmer (nee Phillips) of Rising Sun, MD passed away on Thursday, July 27th, 2023 at ChristianaCare Union Hospital in Elkton. She is survived by her husband of 46 years (Robert Arthur Farmer), two daughters (Crystal Sue Gooslin-Wheatley, Sonia Lee Stovall), two sons (Shaun Graham Farmer, Ryan Michael Farmer), two siblings (Barbara Denton and Paul Phillips Jr.), and a stepson (Robert Arthur Farmer Jr.) several grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was born in Wythe County, VA. She was the daughter of Virginia Kathleen Robinson and Glen Edward Alderman, later adopted by her mother's second husband, Paul Phillips. All now passed. Her youngest...

George William "Bill" Eller, Jr., age 85, of Nottingham, PA, died peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023, after a short illness. Bill was born on July 10, 1937, in Drumore Township, Pennsylvania, the son of the late George and Genevieve Eller. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou (Brinton) Eller; four children - Donnie and his wife, Dorothy; Barbara and her husband, Bill Gehrlein; Tommy and his wife, Tracie; Sandy and her husband, Ed Costello; 13 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 11 brothers and sisters, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John. Bill graduated from Rising Sun High School in 1955. He...

Marty Kennedy, 59, of North East, MD passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at home. She was the wife of Scott Kennedy with whom she shared 34 years of marriage. Born in Homeville, PA she was the daughter of the late Sid and Helen Cohen. Marty grew up in Oxford, PA and as a young girl she spent a lot of time at her family's cabin in Cross Forks, PA. She was a hard worker all her life. She was formerly employed with S&S Deli, Oxford, W.L. Gore, Jennersville Hospital and Kendall at Crosslands, just to name a few. Marty enjoyed riding her Harley and made many trips to Daytona, Sturgis, Poconos and Wildwood. She was a longtime volunteer for 4H and the Cecil County Fair. Marty also enjoyed...

Ronald Cody Cummerford, 24, of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday May 17, 2021. Born in Elkton, MD he was the son of the late James Ronald Cummerford and Rose Marie Hennessy. Cody graduated from Elkton High School, class of 2014. He was the class clown and always kept people laughing with his jokes and impressions. His two children Peyton and Willow Cummerford were the most important part of his life. He loved fishing, playing games with the kids, riding dirt bikes, the beach and spending time with family. Cody was loved by so many people and will be dearly missed. He is survived by his two children; three sisters, Jessica Davis of Clayton, DE, Star Hennessy of Havre de Grace, MD and...

Dorothy Sue Butler, 88, of Conowingo, MD passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at home. She was the wife of the late Fred Butler. Born in Recordville, MD she was the daughter of the late Robert and Versia Adams Kennedy. Dorothy enjoyed reading, beach trips, tanning, sewing and quilting winning many ribbons at county fairs for her quilts. She is survived by five children, Linda Little of Darlington, MD, Fred Richard Butler, Jr. of Port Deposit, MD, Gilbert James Butler of SC, Patricia Ann Little of SC and Chris Ann Billings of Conowingo, MD; twelve siblings, Betty McDaniel, Roxanne Palmer, Myrtle Green, Lillian Price, Martha Kennedy, Jackie Myers, Caroline Farmer, Gilbert "Butch" Kennedy,...

Howard Scott Chapman, 56, of Bela Air, MD, formerly of Cecil County, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, Bel Air, MD. Born in Elkton, MD he was the son of the late Leon Arthur and Alvina Gertrude Kiser. Scott enjoyed playing games on his tablet, collecting pens, model cars and trucks, wrestling memorabilia and music. He is survived by his four grandchildren, Marcus Testerman, Peyton Blowers, Clarence Timothy Meadows and Brandon Matthews Meadows; one great-granddaughter, Janayah Noelle Testerman; and two sisters, Ann Sawyers and Barbara Lyonsberry. He was preceded in death by one son, Brandon O'Farrell and one sister,...

Polly Ann Gatlos, 54, of Nottingham, PA passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. She was the wife of Robert J. Gatlos with whom she shared 33 years of marriage. Born in Greensburg, IN she was the daughter of the late Gene and Dorothy Morton Dickson. Polly enjoyed cooking and refinishing furniture. She is survived by her husband; four daughters, Danielle Gatlos at home, Chelsea Gatlos of Oxford, Ashley Flanigan (Francis) of Elsmere, DE and Makenzie Gatlos of Oxford; one brother, Donald Dickson of Westport, IN; and three sisters, Becky Thompson of Greensburg, IN, Susan Owens of Greensburg, IN and Penny Wells of Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by...

Billy James Moore, Sr., 66, a resident of Conowingo, MD most of his life, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. He was the husband of Florence Elizabeth Rogers Moore with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Born in Ansbach, Germany he was the son of the late James Edward and Freda Betty Keuerleber Moore. Billy was a member of New Life Faith Center, Rising Sun, MD. He enjoyed carpentry, working with his hands and especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Billy was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife; one son, Billy James Moore, Jr. (Lori) of Gap; three grandchildren, Katelyn Brooks (Phillip), Jasmyne Moore and Dawson Moore;...