Obituaries

Donald Leonard
February 3, 1943 — November 23, 2011
Donald Leonard, 68, of Conowingo, MD, passed away peacefully November 23, 2011 at Elkton Care and Rehabilitation surrounded by his family. Born in Street, MD on February 3, 1943, Donald was the son of the late James and Edith Leonard. He was a truck driver until his retirement. Donald loved to fish and play cards. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Baltimore Ravens and NASCAR. He adored his grandchildren and will be...
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Mary Cecilia Alexis Ganis
August 9, 1916 — November 20, 2011
Mary Cecilia Alexis Ganis, Age 95, of Wilmington,Delaware and originally of 83 Goeringer Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 20, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on August 9, 1916 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa to the late Michael and Rose Alexis. Mary lived in Pennsylvania most of her life before moving to Delaware over 10 years ago. As a vocation, and prior to her marriage, Mary was employed as a...
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Margaret E. Alexander
February 28, 1931 — November 18, 2011
Margaret E. Alexander, age 80, of Baltimore, MD, passed away on November 18, 2011 at Broad Meadow Health Care Center in Middletown, DE. She was born on February 28, 1931to the late William Martin and Mercedes (Meskill) Hanssen. Margaret was employed with Baltimore Gas & Electric from the 1950's through the 70's, where she was a member of the blood bank. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley A. McMullen of Earleville, MD; brother, Edmund...
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John Nelson Spinks
September 28, 1947 — November 17, 2011
John Nelson Spinks, son of the late Viola and Nelson Spinks, age 64, of Elkton, MD, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at his home. John is a veteran of the US Air Force and after 33 years, he retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Canteen. John was very well known and loved after many years of hard dedication as a bartender in Cecil County. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen Marie Spinks; sister, Linda...
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Bob J. Lewis
November 1, 1951 — November 11, 2011
Robert "Bob" J. Lewis, age 60, of Aberdeen, MD passed away on Friday, November 11, 2011 surrounded by his family in Colora, MD. Robert was born on November 1, 1951 in North Taswell, VA to the late Charles Huge Lewis, Sr. and Captola June (Harrison) Lewis. He served in the Army and was an Equipment Operator at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Edgewood, MD for 35 years. He was an avid Ravens fan and also enjoyed watching the Orioles. Bob's family will...
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Robert William Dollenger
November 10, 1933 — November 10, 2011
Robert William Dollenger, Sr. ('Poppy'), age 78, began the celebration of his new life with Jesus Christ on November 10, 2011. Robert was born on November 10, 1933 in Baltimore, Maryland and resided in Rising Sun, Maryland for almost 40 years prior to moving to Florida. Robert was an Army Specialist, 3rd Class in the United States Army. Robert loved God, his family and remodeling old houses with his wife, turning them into homes for his...
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Eula M. Sheats
October 18, 1924 — November 9, 2011
Eula M. Sheats, age 87, of Bear, DE passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Eula was born on October 18, 1924 in Forest Hill, WV to the late Claude and Vesta Belcher Mitchell. She worked various jobs throughout her life, most notably as a shipping/receiving clerk for the Du Pont Co. from which she retired. A farm girl at heart, Eula loved vegetable gardening, and working with the horses that her husband Al trained at their farm. She also...
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Brandon Michael Schuler
August 19, 1995 — November 7, 2011
Brandon Michael Schuler, 16, of Colora, MD, passed away suddenly November 7, 2011 at his home. Born in Havre de Grace, MD on August 19, 1995, Brandon was the son of Brian and Laura Cosner Schuler. He was a student at Perryville High School and also attended Cecil County School of Technology where he was studying to be an electrician. He loved riding dirt bikes, playing X-Box, hanging out with his friends, spending time and playing with his...
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Ralph Oliver Knight
November 26, 1941 — November 4, 2011
Ralph Oliver Knight, II, 69 of Havre de Grace, MD passed away at Union Hospital Friday November 4, 2011 after a brief illness. Born in Street, MD on November 26, 1941, Ralph was the son of the late Bob and Grace Knight. He was a 1959 graduate of Bel Air High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was owner of Level Garage. An honorary life member of Level Volunteer Fire Department, he restored their first 1000gal tanker #116 which is still...
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Lois Ann Trumbore
July 20, 1939 — November 4, 2011
Lois Ann Trumbore, age 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, November, 4, 2011 after a lengthy illness with her husband by her side. She and her husband, Merr, had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 4, 2011. Born in Bethlehem, PA on July 20, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Helen Nagy. After graduating from Liberty High School in 1957, she attended Bethlehem Business College and was employed in 1957 by Bethlehem...
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