Frances Aker

Frances Aker, 98, of Colora, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 1, 1926, in Pulaski, Virginia, Frances was the beloved daughter of the late Cabble and Iva (née Porter) Bralley. She carried with her the strong values and resilient spirit instilled by her Appalachian roots… Read more »

Mary Louise Kennard

Mary Louise “Marylou” (Gawinski) Kennard, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her cherished log cabin. She was 92 years old. Born on January 10, 1933, in Wilmington, DE, Marylou was the beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Julia… Read more »

Joan T. Donahue

In Loving Memory of Joan Donahue June 8, 1935 – April 3, 2025 Joan Donahue was born on June 8, 1935, in Riverhead, NY, to Helen and Thaddeus Victoria. She lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family and friends. She was a proud graduate of St. Vincent’s Hospital School of… Read more »

Viola May Holman

Viola May Holman (91) of Rising Sun, Maryland, passed away on April 2, 2025. Born on February 2, 1934, in Newhall, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Walter Lee Reedy and Ida Belle (née Dye) Reedy. Viola dedicated much of her life to caring for others, working as a caregiver to the… Read more »

William Joseph Kapral

William Joseph Kapral, 81, of Colora, MD, passed away on March 31, 2025. Born in Luzerne, PA, on June 30, 1943, he was the son of the late Joseph and Veronica (née Kazokas) Kapral and the beloved husband of 63 years to Frances (née Reynolds) Kapral. Bill honorably served in the U.S. Army as a… Read more »

Russell Howard Simmons Sr.

Russell Howard Simmons, 77, passed away on the afternoon of March 30, 2025. He was born January 27, 1948 to the late Goldie Goldsboro Simmons and Pauline (Meredith) Simmons. Russell grew up on the Chesapeake Bay and worked as a waterman. He enjoyed spending time with family, on and off the water as well as… Read more »

Mrs. Carey Ann Opp

Carey Ann Opp, 55, of Rising Sun, Maryland, passed away on March 22, 2025. Born on November 3rd, 1969, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Carey was the cherished daughter of Robert Bloom and Delphene (Bennage) Bloom. She was the devoted wife of Richard “Rich” Wade Opp, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventure.… Read more »

Jeffrey Lynn Lehr

Dad. Brother. Grandpa. The Greatest. Jeffrey Lynn Lehr, 75, of Elkton, MD, passed away peacefully March 13, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born December 30, 1949, in York, PA, to the late Warren Penn Lehr Jr. and Marianna (Strickhouser) Lehr. Jeff was raised in the Landenberg area and graduated from Avon Grove High… Read more »

Mrs. Susan Christopher Heebner

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Christopher Heebner on March 22, 2025, she was 85 years old.  Born to the late Francis Hitchcock Christopher and Elizabeth Dorr Christopher on March 12, 1940, in Rhode Island where she lived until the beginning of her senior year of high school when… Read more »

Mrs. Margaret L. Wood

Margaret L. Wood, 83, of Conowingo, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025. Born on January 13, 1942, in Tappahannock, Virginia, she was the cherished daughter of the late William and Minnie (née Osborne) Wyatt and the devoted wife of Marshall Wood. Margaret was a true country girl at heart, and her life was… Read more »