Obituaries

Joann Colein Gumpman

Joann Colein Gumpman

Nov 18, 2024

Joann Colein Gumpman, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on November 18, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on February 16, 1938, she grew up in Linthicum, MD, Anne Arundel County and graduated from Brooklyn Park High School in 1956. After graduating she worked for General Elevators in Baltimore. In 1964 Colein moved to Hurlock and worked...

Lydia Anne Roberts Windsor

Lydia Anne Roberts Windsor

Nov 11, 2024

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Anne Windsor passed peacefully with family by her side on November 11, 2024 at Talbot Hospice in Easton, MD. Mrs. Windsor was born at home in Baltimore, MD on February 24, 1936 to George Everitt and Cordelia Lake Roberts.

When Mrs. Windsor was two years old, she moved to Dorchester County with her mother and two sisters, Betty and Marie. She...

Levin Insley Willey

Levin Insley Willey

Nov 11, 2024

Levin Insley Willey, 82, of Linkwood, Maryland passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Salisbury.

Born in Buttons Neck on September 17, 1942 he was the son of the late Robert W. Willey, Sr. and Lena Rebecca Fitzhugh Willey.

Levin attended the local schools and graduated from Cambridge High School with the class of 1960.

On October 4,...

Donna Maria Era

Donna Maria Era

Nov 5, 2024

Donna Maria Era, 62, of Linkwood, Maryland passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at the UMSMC at Easton.

Born in Cambridge, Maryland on January 2, 1962, she was one of six children of the late Norman (Sonny) Era, Sr. and Barbara Hughes Era.

She attended the local schools in Dorchester County and held several different positions before she was placed...

Kurt Glen Brown

Kurt Glen Brown

Nov 4, 2024

It’s with great sadness that we announce that Kurt Glenn Brown, 60, passed away on November 4th, 2024 in Baltimore, MD. 

Son of Sandy Brown Dawson, he was born May 11, 1964 in North Carolina. He graduated from high school in West Chester, PA in 1982. Kurt has lived and worked on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for most of his...

Joseph Stanley Ettwein

Joseph Stanley Ettwein

Sep 23, 2024

Joseph Stanley Ettwein, 94, of Federalsburg, Maryland, formerly of Pennsylvania passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at Rayland Acres in Trappe.

There will be no services.

Charlene Travers McWilliams

Charlene Travers McWilliams

Sep 19, 2024

Easton, Md. — Charlene Travers McWilliams, age 70, was called home Thursday morning, September 19, 2024 at the Easton Hospital where she was surrounded by her beloved family, friends and Pastor in a peaceful, loving process guiding her through her final moments.

Charlene's life is celebrated by her loving son Robert Henry McWilliams Jr., grandchildren Robert Ethan McWilliams, Elise Christine McWilliams,...

Cindy Lou Newcomb

Cindy Lou Newcomb

Sep 17, 2024

 

Cindy Lou Newcomb (Lou Lou), beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away at Talbot Hospice on September 17 2024, with her greatest treasure by her side. She was 67. 

Born on November 3, 1956 she was the daughter of the late Shirley Elizabeth Moore and Paul Mowbray Wingate. She attended local schools in Cambridge before attending South Dorchester High for her...

Robert Charles Walls

Robert Charles Walls

Sep 15, 2024

Robert “Bob” Charles Walls, 72, of East New Market, Maryland passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday morning, September 15, 2024.

Born in Easton, Maryland on January 24, 1952 he was the son of the late Charles M. Walls and Virginia W. Walls.

Bob attended the local schools in Seaford, Delaware and graduated from Seaford High School with the class of...

Marianne Carter Lowry

Marianne Carter Lowry

Aug 30, 2024

Marianne Carter Lowry

August 14, 1928 - August 30, 2024

Marianne C. Lowry, 96, of St. Michaels, Maryland died peacefully on August 30th.

She leaves her husband of 69 years “Ted” Harvie Edmund Lowry, Jr, and children Stephenson Lowry, Tedde Lowry Best, Priscilla Anne Lowry, Samantha Lowry Eckert (Kevin); 6 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; nieces and a nephew.

She is preceded in death by...

Susan Marie Daigle

Susan Marie Daigle

Aug 27, 2024

Susan M. Daigle, 69, of Cambridge, Maryland passed away on August 27, 2024 at her home.

Born in Connecticut on August 21, 1955 she was the daughter of Donald Dezso and the late Ruth Lindley Dezso.

Susan worked as a telephone operator for many years. She loved going to the airport and took great interest in the mechanical part of airplanes. She...

Ronald David Gray

Ronald David Gray

Aug 16, 2024

Ronald David Gray of Crapo, MD passed away unexpectedly at his home.

Born on November 21, 1962, to David and Doris Gray of Elliott Island, Ronnie was the oldest of three children. He graduated in 1980 from Cullman High School in Cullman, AL, and worked for Beatrice Foods in Hanceville, AL. He moved back to the Eastern Shore in 1996 where...

Robert James Spence, M.D., FACS

Robert James Spence, M.D., FACS

Aug 9, 2024

Robert J. Spence, a pioneer physician and professor in the use of plastic surgery in the reconstruction of burn victims, passed away August 9th at his home in Cambridge, Maryland. Dr. Spence bravely battled mesothelioma. He was 77. 

Dr. Spence began his medical career in Baltimore when he left upstate New York and enrolled at the Johns Hopkins University. Inspired by...

Jacqueline M. Long

Jacqueline M. Long

Aug 2, 2024

Jacqueline “Jackie” M. Long, 83, of Hoopers Island formerly of Greensboro passed away Friday morning, August 2, 2024 at the home of her daughter and son-in–law which became her home a few months ago.

She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 1, 1941 to the late George Albert Paulman, Sr. and Alice Unitas Paulman. 

Jackie was a devoted catholic and attended...

John "JD" Douglas Sapulos, Jr.

John "JD" Douglas Sapulos, Jr.

Jul 21, 2024

John “JD” Douglas Sapulos, Jr., 42, of Cambridge, Maryland passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 in Vienna, Maryland.

Born in Cambridge on February 2, 1982, he is the son of Dianne Ellerbusch and the late John Douglas Sapulos, Sr.

JD was a hard worker and loved his place of employment at LWRC repairing guns. He enjoyed drone photography, shooting gun, playing guitar...

Ryan Earl Custer

Ryan Earl Custer

Jul 21, 2024

On July 21, 2024, Ryan Earl Custer, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 81. Ryan was born on December 14, 1942 in Johnstown, PA to John and Freda (Shaffer) Custer. He was a graduate of what was then Forbes High School and was said to be the only graduate of Pretoria Technical School where he...

Charles Craig Bristor

Charles Craig Bristor

Jul 18, 2024

Charles "Craig" Bristor, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the age of 77, after a long and courageous struggle with dementia. A lifelong resident of Maryland, he spent most of his years in Lutherville, had a fulfilling career in Baltimore, and enjoyed recent retirement years on the Eastern Shore in Cambridge.

Born...

Jerry Dale Stines

Jerry Dale Stines

Jul 13, 2024

Jerry Dale Stines, a man who cherished horses, fishing, and the simple joys of life, passed away on Saturday, July 13th. He leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter that will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Born to Juanita and Clarence Stines, Jerry was a loving father survived by his four children: Jerry Stines, Jessy Stines, Joe...

Cecilia Mary Adams

Cecilia Mary Adams

Jul 2, 2024

Cecilia M. Adams, 90, of Fishing Creek, Maryland passed away on Tuesday morning, July 2, 2024 at Autumn Lake at Chesapeake Woods in Cambridge.

Born in Bridgeville, Delaware on May 8, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Frank Tobat and Mary Madorkey Tobat. 

In 1950, Cecilia married Robert “Bobby” Edgar Willey and together they had 4 children.  They started their...

Brenda Diane Wise

Brenda Diane Wise

Jun 26, 2024

B. Diane Wise, 71, of Cambridge, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in Easton, MD. Born on March 18, 1953, in Alexandria, VA, Diane lived a life marked by an enormous heart, wonderful sense of humor and devotion to her family. 

Diane grew up in Alexandria and Herndon, VA where she made lifelong friends and put on “plays” for the...

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