Raymond Sidell Amy, 73, of Oxford, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at his home. He was the husband of Carol Ann Bettcher Amy with whom he shared 28 years of marriage. Born in Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Raymond G. and Anna Jenkins Amy. He was veteran of the US Army serving during the Vietnam War. Raymond attended the Oxford Church of the Nazarene. Raymond retired from the Delaware County Prison as a supervisor. He was formerly employed as a Merchant Marine with the Sun Oil Co. and Phoenix Steel, Claymont, DE. He was a member of the American Legion Mason Dixon Post #194, Rising Sun, MD, he was the Captain of the Fire Police for the Union Fire Co. #1, Oxford and was a Board Director of Chester County Fire Police Association. Raymond also formerly an umpire for Joseph Barrett PIAA Umpire League of Delaware County. He was an avid sports fan and loved his Philadelphia teams, enjoyed tending to his ponderosa, and treasured spending time with his children, grandchildren and family. Austin Timothy Matheson, 17 of Chesapeake City, MD, died Friday, November 16, 2018 in Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.
He was born in Johnson City, TN, on June 20, 2001 and was a student at Providence School, Elkton, MD. June Frances Crizer of North East died Sunday, November 18, 2018 in Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, Bel Air. She was 87. Born in Bealeton, Va., on January 17, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Willard J. and Ora (Klein) Andes. Mrs. Crizer was a member of North East Church of God where she served as a Bible teacher. She was also an avid reader, enjoyed gardening and listening to inspirational and Christian music. Raymond Wallace Keen, age 70, of Perryville, MD, passed away on November 15, 2018. Raymond was born in Havre de Grace, MD, to the late Raymond Carl Keen and Janette Ida Owens. Ray was an Eagle Scout and a graduate of Perryville High School. He continued to pursue his education and received a bachelor degree from Washington College and a Master of Philosophy from the University of Delaware. Ray worked at the Maryland Department of Corrections for 30 years, serving to support and lead efforts in the state’s work release program. In his retirement, Ray enjoyed teaching philosophy at Harford Community College and archaeological exploration with the Maryland Archeological Society. Ray always enjoyed sailing and being out on the water. He loved spending time and traveling with his family, especially his granddaughter, Annabelle. Jack Ellsworth Cloman, age 87, of Conowingo, (formerly of Joppa) MD passed away on November 16, 2018 at Calvert Manor Healthcare Center in Rising Sun, MD. Born in Ronceverte, West Virginia, he was the son of Julian and Naomi (Dubree) Cloman and husband of 64 years to Constance (Bullis) Cloman of Conowingo. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served our country in the Korean War and retired as an electronic technician at Aberdeen Proving Ground. He was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Charter Life Member of Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company, Charter Life Member of the Korean War Veteran Association (KWVA) and Maryland Chapter 33 KWVA, member of American Legion Mason Dixon Post 194 in Rising Sun, and a dedicated volunteer to the American Red Cross for over 50 years. Work was his hobby and he loved public service and volunteering. Jack also enjoyed photography, crabs and rockfish. Shirley Jane Murphy of Elkton died Sunday, November 18, 2018. She was 83. Born in Perryville on January 26, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Edna (Hammond) Shockley. Before retiring in April of 2001, Shirley was a Supply Technician with the Directorate of Logistics Supply and Service Division at Aberdeen Proving Ground for more than 25 years. Mrs. Murphy was an avid reader faithfully sharing her many books with her family, enjoyed crossword puzzles and her weekly check-ins with her sister, Doris, as well as cryptograms, gardening and her cat, Black Cat. Most of all she was a devoted, selfless, caring and loving mother/grandmother to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of whom she adored. Karen Marie Currey Ware, 73, of North East passed away on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from complications that developed during her brave battle with cancer. She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia to Arthur and Eva Currey. Karen was a retired Cecil County public school teacher having taught for more than 30 years in Maryland after beginning her career in Clarksburg, West Virginia. She was also a retired real estate agent, having practiced for more than 20 years in Cecil County. She was an active member at Shelemiah United Methodist Church in Bay View teaching Sunday School, leading Bible Studies and ministering to young and old alike. She enjoyed traveling, scrapbooking, and being with her grandchildren, who she adored and enjoyed supporting in all their sports and school activities. Karen was a care-giver. She helped to care for many family members and friends throughout her life. She had an incredible support system of friends, church family and neighbors that provided encouragement, transportation and laughter throughout her battle with cancer. Her family is forever grateful for their generosity and love. Blanche Jones LeBrun, 83, of Oxford, PA, formerly of Colora, MD, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 18, 2018 at home surrounded by loving family following a brief illness. Born January 12, 1935 in Havre de Grace, MD, she grew up in the Calvert area, attended Calvert Elementary School and Rising Sun High School, and worked at Cecil National Bank, where she met the love of her life, Richard “Mike” LeBrun. They married and raised eight children.
Blanche was a devoted wife and mother, supporting her husband and children in their various activities, including Scouts and sports, and was active in her church, being a strong woman of faith. She was a loving grandmother and great grandmother, known as “Mom Mom the Great” or Mom Mom the Grape” to her 33 great-grandchildren. Bettie Mahoney Murray of Rising Sun, died on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. She was 66.
Bettie was born on March 1, 1952 to Pearl and Winfield Mahoney. Bettie was a loving wife and mother, a devoted sister, and a loyal friend. Bettie’s love of Christ was evident in every action and in each life she touched; she was a light to all who knew and loved her. Bettie was a gifted listener who had the ability to make everyone feel special and loved. She retired from Cecil County Public Schools as a speech language pathologist, a career for which she was so passionate. She was also a dedicated member of Elkton United Methodist Church. Patricia Ann Flower, 78 of North East, MD, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 15, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Chelsea, MA, on August 6, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John and Laura (Cogswell) Myles. Patricia retired from Pathmark, Wilmington, DE where she worked as a manager and cashier. After Pathmark, she worked at the Dollar General in North East Plaza. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, trips to the beach and Delaware Park. Survivors include her loving husband: Howard R. Flower; 2 sons: Michael James Schintzius and David Myles Schintzius both of North East, MD; a daughter: Wendy Jean Schintzius Toney of Elkton, MD; 5 grandchildren: Christopher Leighton Merserve, Robert Scott Toney, Thomas Richard Toney, Camille Marie Webb and Briane Myles Crouse (Keith, Jr.); 2 great grandsons: Grady and Gannon Crouse; and many nieces and nephews. |
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