Olivia Gale Blanford

Olivia Gale Blanford, age 3, of Colora, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was born on September 2, 2022 in Baltimore, MD to Charles “Chas” David Blanford and Shanna Elise Blanford (Kraemer). Olivia Gale, precious child of God, beloved daughter, and ray of joy to all who knew her, lived life… Read more »

Betty Marie Stuart

Betty Marie Stuart passed away peacefully at the Senator Bob Hooper House on August 14, 2025, surrounded by her family. Betty was born on April 15, 1929, in Elkton, MD, to Jesse and Clara Lawson. She was raised in Rising Sun and attended school there, eventually meeting her beloved husband, Raymond Stuart. They married and… Read more »

Paolina D’Andrea Malanga

Pauline (D’Andrea) Malanga, aged 77, of Hollywood, FL, reunited with her loving husband Michael John Malanga in the kingdom of heaven on August 12th, 2025. Daughter of the late Gilberto D’Andrea and Rose (Volpe) D’Andrea, and sister to Valentino and the late Isabelle and Anna, Pauline held dear to childhood memories of eating cherries directly… Read more »

Mr. William Doty Chestnut Sr.

William Doty Chestnut Sr., 86, of Perryville, MD, passed away peacefully on July 26th at Christiana Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in September of 1938, in Rogersville, TN, to Fred Chestnut and Effie Lee (Brewer) Chestnut. Bill lived a life defined by faith, devotion to family, and selfless service. Following his time in… Read more »

Wayne Clifford Kyle

Wayne Clifford Kyle, age 74, of Port Deposit, Maryland, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving daughter by his side. Born on January 4, 1951, in Rising Sun, Maryland, he was the cherished son of the late John Thomas Kyle and Ruth Lillian (Barrett) Kyle, and the devoted husband of the late Margaret… Read more »

Francis Joseph Fraticelli Sr.

Francis Joseph Fraticelli, Sr., age 77, of Elkton, Maryland, passed away on July 20, 2025. He was born on November 6, 1947 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Nello Jospeh Fraticelli and Rose (Conticello) Fraticelli. Francis will be remembered as a goofball with a funny, sarcastic charm and wit. He enjoyed reruns of Law and… Read more »

Scott Alan Hayes

Scott Alan Hayes, age 55, of Newark, Delaware, passed away on July 17, 2025. Born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, he was the beloved son of Richard A. Hayes and the late Sandra J. (née Schappell) Hayes, and the devoted husband of Ratna (née Sonti) Hayes.  Scott earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from Western… Read more »

Mr. Roey Lee Parsons

Roey Lee Parsons, Sr., age 82, of Conowingo, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025. He was born in Tuckerdale, North Carolina, on June 30, 1943, a cherished son of the late W. Barney Parsons and Zola Edna (née Miller) Parsons. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Roey’s sense of duty… Read more »

Kraig Douglas Ward

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kraig Douglas Ward, who left this world far too soon on July 16, 2025, at the age of 34. Born on February 1, 1991, in Baltimore, MD, he was the eldest son of Tammy and Jimmy Ward. Kraig was a gentle soul whose warmth,… Read more »

Michele Ann Nadolny

Michele Ann Nadolny, age 72, of Essex, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in the home of her sister where she had resided for over a year and a half. Born on March 24, 1953, she was the cherished daughter of the late Melvin Nadolny, Edna (née Hartman) Carter and step daughter… Read more »