William Dale Harrison, Sr., age 59, of Wilmington, DE, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021. Born in Elkton, MD on June 12, 1961, he was the son of the late Roscoe W., Jr., and Esther Anderson Harrison. Mr. Harrison previously worked as a printer for the Delaware News Journal. Survivors include his children, Crystal Chambers, Freeland, PA, Michael Harrison, Wilmington, DE, and Summer Harrison, New Castle, DE; siblings, Roscoe W. Harrison, Cambridge, MD, Robert DeAngelo, England, and Beverly Badur Betts, Elkton, MD; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Harrison was preceded in death by his son, William D. Harrison, Jr.; and siblings, Donna Badur...

Emily Rebecca Wagner, age 76, of Elkton, MD, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021. Born in Easton, MD, on July 17, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Charles, Sr. and Mildred Sard Phillips. Mrs. Wagner had worked as a Credit Representative for F. Schumacher & Company. She enjoyed reading and crocheting. Survivors include her children; Melissa Copen (Len), Elkton, MD and George Wagner, Jr. (Elizabeth); grand-dogs, Rico, Pepe, and Charlie; siblings, Charles Phillips, Jr., Tilghman Island, MD, and Charlene Shortal, Savannah, GA. In addition to her parents Mrs. Wagner was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, George F. Wagner, Sr. Visitation will be held from 10-11 AM,...

Arlene Kell Miller, age 93, of North East, MD, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Born in York, PA, on September 19, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Arlene Drenning Kell. Mrs. Miller had worked for Cecil County Public Schools and was a recruiter for the Agriculture Department at University of Delaware. She was a proud member of the Red Hat Society and belonged to the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Miller volunteered and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at Union Hospital, was active in the Cecil County Fair, Farm Bureau, Calvert Grange, National Grange, and in the Homemakers Club. Survivors include her beloved husband of 73 years, Francis Grove Miller;...

Helen Irene Phelps, 79, of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Born in Grundy, VA on December 29, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Ada Pennington Blankenship. Mrs. Phelps retired from MRDC in patient transport. She loved God and attending church. A loving caregiver to many, she enjoyed thrift shopping, cooking, baking, gardening, birdwatching, and all animals. Survivors include her children, Alesia J. Phelps, Woodrow "Woody" Phelps, III, both of Elkton, MD, and Alexis L. Phelps, Kennedyville, MD; grandchildren, Vanessa I. Phelps and Tanya M. Rhoades; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and siblings, Mildred Friedrick, Elkton, MD, and Wilson...

Betty Mae Lilly, 93, of Elkton, MD, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021. Born in Elkton on November 16, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Zebulon and Sarah Ilgenfritz Short. Mrs. Lilly had worked in the healthcare industry as a caregiver. She faithfully attended United Redeemed Church and loved spending time cooking and baking. Survivors include her children, Cecil H. Lilly Jr., Wilmington, DE, Sharon L. Jackson, Houston, TX, and Margaret K. Lilly, Newark, DE; 9 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lilly was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Cecil H. Lilly Sr.; and daughter, Deborah S. Lyall. Funeral service and...

Ronnie Lee Griffith, 64, of North East, MD, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Elkton, MD, on May 23, 1956, he was the son of the late Robert and Verna Lance Griffith. Mr. Griffith was employed as a maintenance technician for the Town of North East. Survivors include his beloved wife, Jodi Bryant-Griffith; sons, Matthew Griffith (Erin), Wilmington, DE, and Lucas Griffith, North East, MD; grandson, Jay Griffith; sister, Margie DeBoard, North East, MD; brother-in-law, Chris Bryant (Becky), Street, MD; and numerous nieces, nephews, and close friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Bobby Griffith, Gail...

Larry Coleman Storke, age 79, of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021. Born in Elkton on December 14, 1941, he was the son of the late Charles and Gladys Simmons Storke. Mr. Storke previously worked as a manager for Northside Liquors and later retired from Thiokol Corporation, Elkton, where he worked in the Safety Department. He loved spending time with his family and was a proud member of the Elkton United Methodist Church. He was a life member of the Singerly Fire Company where he served on the Board of Directors for several years, as an Assistant Chief, as a Deputy Chief, and on numerous committees. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Judith M. Pugh Storke;...

Ralph Lane Vannoy, Sr., 83, of Elkton, MD, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021. Born in Oval, NC on May 3, 1937, he was the son of the late Ocie and Mollie Mabel Phipps Vannoy. Mr. Vannoy was the owner and operator of Vannoy Contractors, Inc., in Elkton. He loved spending time with his family, camping, working on classic cars, and attending car shows. Survivors include his beloved wife of 62 years, Shirley Vannoy; sons, Ralph Vannoy, Jr. (Susan), and William Vannoy, both of Elkton, MD; grandchildren, Mark Hudson (Jamie), Ashley Vannoy (Marty), Liz Williams (Shane), and Lane Vannoy (Megan); great grandchildren, Nellie Hudson, Mollie Vannoy, Markie Hudson, Asher Marquess, Marrick Marquess,...

Lewis Miller Shellender, age 96, of Warwick, MD, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Born in Elkton, MD on December 7, 1924, he was the son of the late James and Ella Mae Spratt Shellender. Mr. Shellender retired from Penowa Farms, Chesapeake City, MD, where he had been the manager of the Stallion Division. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a Purple Heart recipient. Mr. Shellender was a past member of the American Legion Mason-Dixon Post #194, Rising Sun, MD, where he played on the fast-pitch softball team. He played in the Susquehanna Baseball League and was a professional baseball player with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Survivors include his beloved wife of 64...

Karen Ann Blevins, age 68, of North East, MD, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Born in Elkton, MD on December 8, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Betty Mortz Blevins. A homemaker, Ms. Blevins was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed bead-working. Survivors include her beloved son, Greggory Burcham and wife, Phaik Line Tan "Linnie," and their three children, Annissa, Azriel, and Asya; and sister, Sarah Pinder, Florida. Funeral service and interment will be private. hickshomeforfunerals.com

Richard Michael Dowdell, 79, of Elkton, MD, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. Born in Elkton on June 22, 1941, he was the son of the late James and Adeline Ryan Dowdell. Mr. Dowdell was a master carpenter and retired from Bay Boat Works in 2011 after 40 years of service. He previously worked for Raymond B. Weed, Sr., Builders. Mr. Dowdell was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. He loved being with his family, his faithful canine companion, and watching General Hospital and westerns on television. Mr. Dowdell enjoyed woodworking and made many items for his family. Survivors include his daughter, Michele Lorraine Dowdell, Elkton, MD; sisters, Joanne Pryor, Dolores Sholl (Russell),...

Doug Sprout, age 81, of Elkton, MD, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Elkton on July 20, 1939, he was the son of the late Charles and Roselyn Sykes Sprout. Mr. Sprout worked at Thiokol Corporation for 42 years. He loved spending time with family, was an avid sports fan and loved all outdoor activities. Along with his wife, they had coached teams in Rising Sun Little League. He was a huge supporter of Rising Sun High School athletics and was an honorary athletic director. Survivors include his beloved wife of 60 years, Kitty Watson Sprout; his children, Sherry Krauss, Elkton, MD, and Mark Sprout (LuElla), Olive Branch, MS; grandchildren, Joshua...

Robert Calvert Oakes, age 64, of Elkton, MD, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021. Born in Wilmington, DE, on July 15, 1956, he was the son of Robert and Marie Poole Oakes. Mr. Oakes worked in an automotive body shop where he did collision repair and painting He loved fishing, crabbing, boating, and being out on the water. In addition to his father, survivors include his beloved wife of 30 years, Deborah Saunders Oakes, his sons, Robert Oakes, Kenly, NC, Michael Oakes, Wilmington, DE; Karl Kapser, Middletown, DE; siblings, Nancy Oakes, Jeff Oakes, Kevin Oakes, all of Newark, DE, 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his...

Ira Emerson Rupard, IV, age 38, of Elkton, MD, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. Born in Dallas, TX, on February 9, 1983, he was the son of Rebecca Grant Rupard, Elkton, MD, Ira E. Rupard, III, Pennsylvania, and Delbert Pruner, Elkton, MD. Mr. Rupard had been a residential painter. He loved spending time with his family, fishing, and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. In addition to his parents, survivors include his daughters, Larissa Rupard, Myrtle Beach, SC, and Isabella Rupard, Elkton, MD; siblings, Jen Rollins (Kyle), Lindsay Welch (Shane), Kelsey Pruner (Britney), all of Elkton, MD, William Rupard, Taylor Rupard, both of Pennsylvania, and Jordan Elliott, Tennessee; and proud uncle...

Richard Lee "Dickie" Palmer, Sr., 77, of Newark, DE, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 16, 2021. Born in Princeton, WV on October 4, 1943, he was the son of the late Guy and Agnes Collins Palmer. Mr. Palmer was an assembler with Chrysler Corp., Newark DE for 37 years and then in the Sherwin Williams automotive paint department. He enjoyed spending time with his family as well as fishing, camping and watching westerns on television. He was an avid Star Wars fan and quite the practical joker. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Dorothy Fisher Palmer; son, Richard "Chapel" Palmer, Jr. and wife, Kimmy, Newark, DE; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents,...

Matthew John Paruszewski, age 67, of Earleville, MD, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021. Born in Wilmington, DE, on February 4, 1954, he was the son of the late John and Anne Kowalski Paruszewski. Mr. Paruszewski was a tug boat mechanic for over 20 years for the Krause Marine Towing Corporation, Perry Hall, MD. He loved cars, cowboy movies, beach trips, boating, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his children, Victoria Paruszewski, Karen Schneehagen, and Rick Skelton; sisters, Linda Rizzo, and Susan Figg; sister-in-law, Betty Ann Paruszewski; father-in-law, Ted; 9 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents,...

Louis John Salerno, age 95, of The Villages, FL, formerly of Elkton, MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Lou was born in Philadelphia, PA, on March 2, 1926, and enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17. He served in the Belgian Campaign, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns, and was the recipient of 3 Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart, and the European Victory Medal. His first wife, Madeline Lane, passed away in 1991. In 2004, he married Virginia Barnes and lived in Elkton. After her passing, he moved to Florida in 2017 with his step-children and resided in The Villages to enjoy the warmth and sunshine. He leaves behind his step-children,...

Pamela Lynn Baker, 56, of Reading, PA, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Born in West Grove, PA, on October 8, 1964, she was the daughter of William S. Palmer, Sr., Parkesburg, PA, and the late Joyce Thomas Palmer. In addition to her father, survivors include her children, Eric C. Baker and Kristina M. Baker; grandchildren, Mark Baker and Ann Baker-Emminger; and siblings, William Palmer, Jr., and Darlene Wickwire. Funeral service 11 a.m., Friday, April 16, 2021, at Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Street, Elkton, MD 21921. Visitation 10 a.m. Interment in St. John's Cemetery, Lewisville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hicks Home for Funerals, P.A., at the...

June Lorrain Long, age 85, of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Born in Roxana, DE, on October 14, 1935, she was the daughter of the late George S. and Alberta Wilkins Graff. Mrs. Long had worked in the food service industry. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her children, George E. Graff and Terry L. VanDenHeuvel (Michael R.), both of Elkton, MD; grandchildren, Holly E. Stoker (Aaron), Alison L. VanDenHeuvel, and Sarah D. Perez; great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Hadlee; and brother-in-law, Throt Long (Etta). In addition to her parents, Mrs. Long was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Harley K. Long; and...

Sarah Louise Broyles, age 83, of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Born in Salem, VA, on December 28, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Courtney F. and Bessie Altice Wirt. Mrs. Broyles was a devoted homemaker. She was a faithful member of Leeds United Methodist Church for over 35 years, and enjoyed reading and working on crossword puzzles. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Jerry H. Broyles; sons, Jerry H. Broyles (Marty), Elkton, MD, and Michael A. Broyles, Allentown, PA; sister, Diane Kaestner (Frank), Richmond, VA; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, April 12, 2021,...

Reagis Edward Helsel, age 75, of Elkton, MD, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021. Born in Bel Air, MD, on April 23, 1945, he was the son of the late Lincoln and Hazel Good Helsel. Mr. Helsel was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from Palumbo's Goodyear, Newark, DE, as a service technician. Survivors include his companion of 10 years, Georgia Melvin; and siblings, Barbara Bryant, Retta Abshur, Martha Grice, Sonny Helsel, and Louis Helsel. In addition to his parents, Mr. Helsel was preceded in death by his siblings, Betty, Robert, Martin, and Jerry. Funeral service with military honors will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Delaware Veterans Memorial...