The Aegis

Rev. Dr. John Milford Mackey, Sr., 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. John was born on January 14, 1934, to the late John Herbert Mackey and Mary Caroselli Mackey in Cleveland, OH, in the midst of the Great Depression. John grew up on a farm in Canonsburg, PA. Church played a major role in John's life as a teen and guided most of his career and life choices. Working his way through school, he graduated from Washington and Jefferson College in 1956, and enrolled in Westminster Seminary while serving as a Student Pastor with the Darlington Methodist Charge. Soon he met the love of his life, Elizabeth, and they married in...

George Talbott MacDonald, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away on January 12, 2023. He was 92. Mr. MacDonald was born in Rising Sun, MD, to Rexford Glen MacDonald and Mary A. Talbott MacDonald. He was the devoted husband of 60 years to Ruth Dahl MacDonald, loving father of Marilyn Wilson (Stephen), Anita Bauer (Richard), Annette Steele, (John), and Ann MacDonald. He was the dear grandfather of Joseph Wilson (Lindsay), Timothy Wilson, Benjamin Bauer, Bailey Steele, Ashly Steele, and Johnny Steele, and great-grandfather of Ivana Wilson, Alexis Wilson, James Wilson, Henry Wilson, Saylor Steele and Charlotte Vasilakis. Mr. MacDonald was predeceased by his siblings Robert MacDonald, Ralph MacDonald,...

Robert Karl Goll, Sr., of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away on January 2, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was 87 years old. Mr. Goll was born in Havre de Grace, MD, to Eugene Goll and Elsa Ziegler Goll. He was the husband of 52 years to Wilma Jean Goll, loving father of Robert K. Goll, Jr., (Deb Goll) Susan Elsa Goll, Heidi Butler, (David Butler), and Eric S. Johnston, grandfather of Taylor Chayer, Brodie Goll, Brandon Johnston, Alyssa Chayer, and Randy Myers (Caitlyn Myers), great-grandfather of Colton Myers, and brother of Eugene Goll, Nancy Gibbons, and the late Richard Goll. Mr. Goll owned and operated Goll's Bakery with his family for 69 years. He was a Life Member of Susquehanna Hose...

Patricia Ann Quinn, born November 28, 1936, passed away peacefully on Friday December 30, 2022. Pat, also known as Patsy, was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, William James Quinn (1999); her daughter, Margaret Ann Quinn (1964); her parents Vincent An Meloy (1964) and Angeline A. Meloy (Fox) (1990); her in laws Christopher James (1964), Mary Ellen Quinn (1981) and Patricia Riley (2018) and her husband Wilson Riley (unknown DOD); her siblings Jean Aberdeen (2018) and husband Donald Aberdeen, Ilene Retzlaff (2020) and husband Arthur Retzlaff, Dennis Meloy (2006), Kenneth Meloy (2014). Pat loved and is survived by 7 children: Colleen Peters (Doug) of The Villages FL, Michael Quinn...

Christopher Stephen Brown of Colora died suddenly in a work accident on December 29, 2022. He was 37. He was born in Baltimore, MD February 20, 1985, the only son of Bernie and Kathy Brown of Conowingo. Chris was a self-made man with many interests and hobbies. He was a lifelong resident of Cecil County and graduated from Rising Sun High School. He was a gifted diesel mechanic who worked his way from apprentice to Master ASE certified Heavy/Medium Duty Technician. He was dedicated to his family and community. He loved tractors and tow trucks and most anything with an engine. He enjoyed growing his own food and was proud of his garden. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an...

Alice Faye Eckman, age 70, formally of Conowingo, MD, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Citizens Care Center after a courageous battle with MS. She was born in Lancaster, daughter of the late Leo and Esther Fry Eckman. She retired from Aberdeen Proving Ground. She was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church and served as a board member at one time. Faye also was an excellent baker. She also enjoyed traveling and playing cards. She is survived by a brother, Allen Eckman of Rising Sun, MD. Faye was especially happy to be an Aunt to her nephew Michael husband of Jen Eckman, and later on Michael's son Jake Eckman. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Eckman. A...

David Merrick Rogers, age 83, of North East, MD, passed away on December 19, 2022. Born on June 20, 1939 in Churchville, MD, he was the son of the late William Douglas and Drucilla Mary (nee Merrick) Rogers and the devoted husband of Jerilyn Lea (nee Miller) Rogers. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris S. Rogers. All services will held privately at the convenience of the family.

Mari Mayhan Kane of Carlisle, PA, (formerly Bel Air, MD) passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022, at UPMC Carlisle after a brief illness. A reception in celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, January 14, from 2-4 at 135 Strayer Drive, Carlisle PA, for friends, family, and neighbors. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hoffman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2020 W. Trindle Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013. To read full obituary and to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.HoffmanFH.com.

Phillip Ewing Gallion, of Aberdeen, MD, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 5, 2022. Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, he was the son of the late Russell E. and Marie (Wirsing) Gallion, brother of Helen "Betty" Knight, Nolan Gallion, Sr., Joseph Gallion, and the late Russell Gallion, Sr., Earl Thomas Gallion, and Charles "Lewis" Gallion. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Mr. Gallion enjoyed participating in activities with the ARC and the Senior Center. He loved his coffee and apple pie. Friends and family can gather at Zellman Funeral Home, P.A., 123 S. Washington St., Havre de Grace, MD, for a service Monday, December 12, 2022, at...

Henry Emil Lieske, III of Townsend, DE passed away at Union Hospital on December 5, 2022. He was 74 years old. Born in Havre de Grace, MD to the late Herman W. Lieske, Sr. and Nola Loretta (Pearce) Lieske. He was the devoted father of Henry Emil Lieske, IV (Jen), Earl Thomas Lieske and Christina Louis Elizabeth Thompson, loving grandfather of Henry Emil Lieske, V, Morgan Christina Lieske, and Raven Ray Lieske, brother of John "Freddie" Lieske, Helen Richick, Edward Lieske and the late Herman Lieske, Jesse Evans, Thomas Evans, Mary Nelson, Minnie Wade and Charlotte Lieske. Mr. Lieske was a self-employed truck driver for many years before his retirement. He loved watching his Steelers play...

George P. Hardwick of Rising Sun, MD passed away surrounded by the love of his family on December 3, 2022. He was 72 years old and the devoted husband of Janet (Hensley) Hardwick. Born in Havre de Grace, MD to the late Frederick and Gertrude (Davidson) Hardwick. He was the loving father of Rebecca Merrill (Bobby) and the late George P. Hardwick, Jr., grandfather of Jared Reeves (Julie), Caitlyn Reeves, Ryan Reeves, Hannah Klug, Bobby Merrill, III and Bella Merrill, and great-grandfather of Ariella Reeves. Mr. Hardwick will be missed by many friends, co-workers and especially his family at Bethel Christian Center. Mr. Hardwick was a veteran of the United States Navy, who served during the...

William Edmund Lovelace, 80, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away at his home November 30, 2022. Born in Danville, VA on September 9, 1942, Bill was the son of the late Joe and Nellie Lovelace. He worked for many years at American Cyanamid and was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a member of American Legion Post 128 and St. Joan of Arc Parish. He was blessed with 34 years of sobriety and during that time was a help to many suffering alcoholics. Left behind to cherish his memory are his devoted wife, Florine Lovelace of Aberdeen; two daughters, Deborah DiEdoardo (Ross) of Forest Hill, and Barbara Donithan (Wayne) of Street; stepsons Eric Bowers (Amy) of Sunderland,...

Kathleen Patricia Santana, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away on November 24, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was 73. Mrs. Santana was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to William John Buchholz and Theresa Roberta Morse Buchholz. She was the devoted wife of Felipe Santana, loving mother of Matthew Santana (Elissa), Joseph Santana, and the late Rebecca Santana, and dear sister of Mary Suzanne Perry, William John Buchholz, Thomas Robert Buchholz, James Louis Buchholz, Theresa Ann Malkowski, John Patrick Buchholz, Robert Michael Buchholz, Margaret Mary Laughlin, Michael Joseph Buchholz, and Joseph Michael Buchholz. Mrs. Santana was extremely active at the Post Chapel at Aberdeen Proving Ground, where...

Grady Bedwell, 73, of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away November 24, 2022, at Laurelwood Care Center in Elkton, MD following an extended illness. Born in Jefferson Twp, Ashe County, NC, Grady was the son of the late Gilbert O. And Lorene Bedwell. He was employed as a building engineer for Harford County Public Schools, and prior to that was employed by Coastal Trailers. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, earned his GED and was a huge Ravens fan. He will be remembered as a man devoted to his family. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife of 30 years, Patsy Bedwell, a daughter Angela Baczeski (Donald) of Havre de Grace; stepchildren Doug Edwards of Elkton, Shawn Fisher...

Ronald Alan Benjamin of Laurel, Delaware ? Age 62. Ronald was born in Baltimore and grew up in Bel Air, MD. He was the son of the late Terrell Alan and Lona Virginia (Ginny) Benjamin. He was a craftsman and was involved in various trades; auto painter, cat furniture manufacturer and was sound and lighting technician for local bands and provided DJ services. He was a 1978 graduate of Bel Air High School and maintained a life- long friendship with many of his childhood friends. He was also a Harley-Davidson enthusiast and enjoyed several years of riding and fellowship with his friends throughout Harford county. Ron is survived by his three sons, Kevin Alan Benjamin, Nathan Scott Benjamin...

Steven "Steve" Sexton (57), of Rising Sun, MD, passed away unexpectedly on his Tennessee farm in Palmersville, TN on November 18, 2022. He was born on November 27, 1964 to Betty Jean Sexton and his father and best friend, the late Walter Sexton of Elkton, MD. Steve is survived by his children, Heather Coudon, Thomas Sexton and Mia Sexton, daughter in law Stephanie Sexton, his beloved grandchildren, Joey, Trace, Harper and Madison; former spouse Sandra Sexton; brother Richard Sexton (Danielle) and sister Dawn Sexton; his best friends George Atkinson, Bill and Cindy Brown, and his "bonus son" Justin Westbrook. Everyone who knew Steve knew the pride and love he had for his family, most...

Terry Lynn Stallings (nee Burkins), of Federalsburg, formerly of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away peacefully at her home on November 17, 2022. She was 61. Terry was born on lucky Friday, September 13, 1961, in Havre de Grace, MD, to Frank Burkins and Norma May Burkins. She was the devoted wife of John Alfred Stallings, loving mother of Todd Hawkins (Jennifer), Amber Moore (Trevor), Nicole "Colby" Brackins (Jeffery McGonigal), Michael Stallings and Angela James, grandmother of Tyson Moore, Trent Hawkins, Gabby Hawkins, and Jason McGonigal. She was the sister of Frank Burkins, Dale Burkins, and the late Deborah Harrell. Mrs. Stallings was an amazing cake decorator and baker for over 40 years....

Donald John Spinazzola, of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away on November 14, 2022. He was 92. Mr. Spinazzola was born in Altoona, PA, to Anthony Spinazzola and Donatina "Margaret" Ferrone Spinazzola. He was the devoted husband of 70 years to Carol Ann Spinazzola, loving father of Donatina Brinegar (the late Warren), Diane Adkins (Thomas), and David Spinazzola (Judi Wettig), grandfather of Kelly Snyder (Russell), Tommy Adkins (fianc? Alley), Christi Jerscheid (Adam), Joel Wettig (Ashley), and the late Kyle Brinegar, and great-grandfather of Brandon and Christopher Jerscheid. Mr. Spinazzola was the brother of Dick Spinazzola (Debbie) and the late Betty Petrogallo (the late Fred). Mr. Spinazzola...

Peter Beall Cassilly, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away on November 13, 2022. He was 83. Mr. Cassilly was born in Baltimore, MD, to Robert Rogers Cassilly and Vera Frances Swart Cassilly. He was the husband of the late Joan Patricia Bernardi Cassilly and the uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. He was the brother of late Robert Cassilly, Richard Cassilly, Francesca Cassilly Adams, and Catherine Cassilly Florek. Mr. Cassilly was a Master Plumber and Pipefitter. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Son's of the Confederate Veterans, and the Police Emerald Society. He was an avid Bluegrass fan and listener. He enjoyed antique cars and collecting...

Ann Kohler Grieninger, of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away on November 12, 2022. She was 84. Mrs. Grieninger was born in Havre de Grace, MD, to Dr. Ferdinand Karl Kohler and Lilly Davis Kohler. She was the devoted wife of the late Alvin Spencer Grieninger, loving mother of Carl Alvin Grieninger (Christi), and Alana Grieninger Tompkins, adoring grandmother of Carter Ann Dally, Carl "Kohl" Grieninger and Annie Tompkins, and great-grandmother of Magnolia Grace Dally and Heath Allen Dally. Mrs. Grieninger taught Nursery School at St. John's Cooperative Nursery School for many years. She then worked as a Bank Teller at 1st National Bank and also Liz Claiborne. She enjoyed boating and traveling...

Lois Burdette Crouse of Aberdeen, MD, passed away on November 12, 2022. She was 75. Mrs. Crouse was born in Baltimore, MD, to Douglas Charles Burdette and Lillian Virginia Schaefer Burdette. She was the devoted wife of William Owen Crouse of 54 years. She was the loving mother of Jennifer Lillian Mothershed, William Owen Crouse, Jr. and his wife Alicia, and Robert Douglas Crouse. Adored grandmother of Miranda Jordan Lillian Mothershed, Kylie Nicole Mothershed, Dominick Owen Crouse, and Nicholas Robert Crouse. She was the sister of Alan Burdette and the late Douglas Burdette. Mrs. Crouse graduated from Havre de Grace High School in 1965 and Harford Community College in 1968. She worked at...