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Dr. Pablo Ortiz Velasco, Jr. dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on October 3, 2022, at his home in North East, MD. He spent his last day surrounded by his loving family doing things his way until the very end. He will be forever in their hearts and missed very much every day. Pablo was born to Pablo and Mary Velasco on May 21, 1932, on the island of Panay in the Philippines. He graduated from the University of San Agustin, Iloilo City, Philippines and then attended medical school at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. He always knew that he wanted to be a doctor, and it was his dream to come to the United States to practice medicine. Pablo...

Judith Anne Irwin, age 82, of Chesapeake City, MD, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022. Born in Coatesville, PA on April 25, 1940, she was the daughter of the late J. Louis and Dorothy Pyle Irwin. Mrs. Irwin worked early in her career as a stewardess in the airline industry, before becoming a homemaker. A longstanding member of the Horse Racing and Breeders Association, and an AKC Poodle Breeder, she loved raising and breeding animals. Survivors include her son, John Ross, Sr., Kennett Square, PA, and her adopted daughter, Gina Kisielewski, Chesapeake City, MD; 4 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 step-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

William A. "Bill" Mackie, 78, of Fair Hill, MD, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Born in Fair Hill on July 25, 1944, he was the son of the late Henry M. and Bernice Strobel Mackie. Bill worked his entire life as a farmer. It was a part of him, hard work, but a way of life that made him smile, and gave him satisfaction. A member of Rock Presbyterian Church, Elkton, MD, he was also a proud grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. He found pleasure in taking leisurely drives with his wife, even if it wasn't Sunday afternoon. Bill was a toy tractor enthusiast and enjoyed doing word searches at the kitchen table. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Mary...

Garnet "Chuckie" Woodson Dickens, Jr., 44, of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022. Born in Elkton on December 18, 1977, he was the son of Patricia Lester Dickens, and the late Garnet Dickens, Sr. Chuckie worked as an assembler for Bayside Community Network. A proud member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Elkton, he loved going fishing and enjoyed art. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother, Ira Dickens (Samantha), Elkton, MD; nephews, Ira, Jr., and Roman Dickens; and uncles and aunts, Roger Lester (Ginny), Jerry Bonsall (Brenda), Jimmy Lester (Michelle), Mike Charles, and Tommy Charles. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, September 29,...

Ruth Anna Dvorak, age 85, of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Born in West Chester, PA, on August 6, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Ruth Stroud Armstrong and the late Benjamin DiFerdinando. Mrs. Dvorak retired after several years of working as a sales associate at Avon, Newark, DE. A member of Immaculate Conception Church, Elkton, MD, and former coach of the youth basketball and softball team at ICS, Mrs. Dvorak loved traveling and enjoyed going on outings to go shopping. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Anthony Dvorak; daughters, Linda Dvorak-Dixon and Ann Marie Dvorak, both of Elkton; sisters, Sonia Dulin and Loretta Brockell; five grandchildren, and...

Lorraine Renee Eastridge Evans, age 62, of Elk Mills, MD, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022. Born in Elkton, MD, on February 8, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Carole Christian and the late Spencer Eastridge. Lorraine retired from Frito Lay, Aberdeen, MD, where she worked as a warehouse associate. She enjoyed reading, especially author Joanna Lindsay, crafting, knitting, crocheting, and anything having to do with dragons. Lorraine loved spending time with her family and friends, and she found great joy in helping and giving to others. Survivors include her siblings, Spencer Eastridge, Jr. (Kathy), Robert Christian (Julie), and Dolores Quintero (Clay), all of Elkton, Lori...

Lisa Elvira Kern, 59, of Earleville, MD, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022. Survivors include her siblings, Jeff Thompson and Amy Charles. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Street, Elkton, MD 21921, to assist with funeral expenses. Hickshomeforfunerals.com

Joseph Francis Moll, Sr., age 71, of Earleville, MD, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022. Born on September 29, 1950, he was the son of Vivian Stauffer Fisher, FL, and the late Francis Moll. Mr. Moll had been a helicopter aviation crew chief for the U.S. Navy. Deacon at Grace Community Baptist Church, he was a member and former President of the Lions Club, Cecilton, MD, and member of the Susquehanna American Legion Post 135, Perryville, MD. Mr. Moll loved spending time with his family and his grandkids. He enjoyed boating and flying his drone. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Charlotte Birney Moll; sons, Joseph Moll, Jr. (Christy Lutz), Fair Hill,...

Debra Anne Logan, age 67, of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022. Born in Elkton, MD, on September 16, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Melvin "Buddy" and Ada Adkins Short. Debra was a devoted wife and mother who loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Her husband Keith was her "one true love", and she cherished the rides they took together on their motorcycle. She loved all animals big and small, especially hummingbirds. Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Ronald "Keith" Logan; sons, Robert Short (Patty), North East, MD, Thomas Ross, New Albany, IN, Aaron Logan (Kristy), Newark, DE, and Matthew Logan (Sarah), Elkton, MD; grandchildren, Austin,...

Nancy Lynn Davis, age 58, of Elkton, MD, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022. Born in Silver Spring, MD, on October 27, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Frances Carol Clagett Gillette and the late Thomas Gillette. A 1983 graduate of Glasgow High School, Newark, DE, Nancy had worked for Pathmark and the Yankee Restaurant. As many would say, she was a free spirit who never met a stranger and made friends everywhere she went. Nancy cherished the time she spent with her family and friends, going to the beach, swimming, and camping. She had a love for animals, especially horses. A past member of the Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Ladies Auxiliary, Nancy also enjoyed watching NASCAR, and...

James Wayne Bowman, III, age 25, of Elkton, MD, passed away suddenly due to a motorcycle accident, Sunday, August 21, 2022. Born in Elkton on June 10, 1997, he was the son of James Bowman, Jr., and the late Karen Simpson Bowman. James worked as a welder and a mechanic. He cherished spending time with family, especially with his daughter flying kites and playing at the park. In his daughter's eyes, he was a fixer and could fix anything. An outdoorsman, James enjoyed going fishing, crabbing, racing dirt bikes, and riding his motorcycle. In addition to his father, he is survived by his daughter, Everleigh; partner, Tara; siblings, Anthony Ruley (Felicia), Chesapeake City, MD, Tiffany Sadler...

Emmitt Eldridge Brockell, age 86, of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Born in Elkton, he was the son of the late Charles and Edna Carter Brockell. Mr. Brockell loved the sport of baseball. He spent many hours watching and teaching the game, and eventually retired from Lincoln University where he worked as a baseball coach and equipment manager. He enjoyed going fishing with his brothers and watched westerns whenever he could. Especially a John Wayne film. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Loretta Brockell; children, Emmitt Brockell, Jr. (Beth), Nottingham, PA, Vanessa Foskey (Alan), Leander, TX, and Mark Brockell (Sharon), Elkton, MD; siblings, Vernon Brockell,...

Robert Charles Loynds, 79, of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022. Born in Upland, PA on November 1, 1942, he was the son of the late Robert and Sarah Pass Loynds. Mr. Loynds retired after many years of working as a Master Electrician in the commercial construction industry. He loved being with his family and went out of his way to put others before himself. He was a member of Elkton United Methodist Church, Elkton, MD, and a life member of the North East Fire Company, North East, MD. Mr. Loynds loved working outside in his yard, kayaking, fishing, eating crabs, and taking care of his beloved dog, Penny. Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Ann Conway Loynds;...

Glenda Marie Tomlinson, 75, of Elkton, MD passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, August 5, 2022. Born in Fort Worth, TX on November 17, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Edna Wilson Nolen and George H. Toliver. Mrs. Tomlinson worked for many years as a caregiver in the home health industry. An adoring mother and grandmother, she cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her grandkids. Survivors include her children, Tami Tomlinson, Harrington, DE, and Brett Tomlinson, Elkton, MD; grandchildren, Garrett, Hayley, and Rachel Miller, and Jacob, Owen, and Fiona Tomlinson; siblings, Carolynn Dean, Elkton, MD, and Bill Toliver, Teague, TX. In addition to her parents,...

Harold Douglas Clevenger, age 70, of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022. Born on May 19, 1952, he was the son of Neta McClanahan Clevenger, Elkton, MD, and the late Granvile Clevenger. Mr. Clevenger retired from Chrysler maintenance, Newark, DE, after 36 years of working. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #851, and the American Legion Cecil Post 15, both of Elkton, and the VFW Post 475, Newark, DE. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Veronica Clevenger; children, William Clevenger (Rebecca), Connie Claxton (Rob), Vincent Doyle (Crystle), and Amanda Porcellini (Vincent); grandchildren, Sean, Justin, and Connor Clevenger, and...

Laurie Ann Brown, age 59, of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Born in Elkton, MD, on April 28, 1963, she was the daughter of Anna Sturgill Brown, Elkton, MD, and the late Carl L. Brown. Laurie was a "Jill of all trades" and was always eager to help others. She loved animals, crafting, and spending time outdoors. In addition to her mother, she is survived by brother, Jeffrey Brown (Deborah), Atlanta, GA; nephews, Derek, Alec, and Huntington; great-nephew, Phoenix; a very special friend since grade school, Pam; and her feline companions, Callie and Myck. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Street,...

Clarence Edward Ward, Jr. "Ed", 82, passed away at his residence in New Castle, DE, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents Clarence E. Ward, Sr. and Jennie Kramark Ward. Mr. Ward is survived by his husband of 48 years, Thomas W. Tear, New Castle, DE; sister, Betty J. Sheppard; niece, Jennifer Monroe; two great nieces and two great nephews, all of Lancaster PA. Visitation will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Immanuel Episcopal Church on the Green, 50 Market Street in old New Castle with Mass at 12:00 noon. A brief reception will follow. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Wilmington Manor Fire Company, 301 N....

Clarence Harvey Stanton, age 64, of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Born on August 18, 1957, he was the son of the late Ann Mary Harriggian and Charles Stanton. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, August 1, 2022, at Cherry Hill Methodist Cemetery. Hickshomeforfunerals.com

Kathryn Williams, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home with loving family. Born in Elkton, MD on January 6, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Edward T. and Lydia R. Barnard Williams. Kathryn was preceded in death by her brothers Eddie and Alan Williams. She will be dearly missed by her children, Debbie McKibben (Bill), Effie Dolan, and Russ Dolan; granddaughters, Lisa McKibben, and Shianne Dolan; and siblings, Shirley Brown, Tommy Williams (Carolyn), and Larry Williams. Kathryn lost her hearing at an early age from what was suspected to be an infection. She spent her youth growing up in a boarding school - Maryland School for the Deaf. When future president John F....

Joyce M. Burke, A.K.A "The Old Battle Axe", Ma, Mom, Mother, Granny, Grandmom, Great Granny. Born in Lewistown, PA in 1928. Her parents were Robert Myles Stringer, and Francis Marie Kinsinger. Joyce's childhood was a wonderful life, where she lived on her Aunt Burt & Uncle Jim Sherlock farm. Absolutely the best place in the world to live. After school at the age of 18 she married Paul Smith on July 1946, and started a family and had seven children. The Family moved to Delaware in 1960 where most still live. Her children by age: Paul, Dennis, Twins: Samuel & Steve, "Ma's favorite" Gary, Cindy & Shirley......and one more...., The Kid, Sean. Many Grandchildren: Kerry Ann, David,...

Jeffrey "Wilk" Ray Wilkinson, age 60, of Elkton, MD, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2022, following a brief battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was born on October 31, 1961, to Ray and Connie Wilkinson. Following graduation from Elkton High School, he worked for Terumo Medical Corporation and AstraZeneca. Jeff was so very proud of his twins, Kyle and Karlee. He enjoyed playing and watching baseball. He was an avid fan of the Washington Nationals and shared a love for the team with his mom. He would always make sure to call her and say, "Mom, the Nats are on". Jeff was a "Trivia Buff", especially of music, baseball, and movies. Jeff is survived by his mother, Connie Wilkinson of...