Betty Irene White

Betty Irene White, 92, of Rising Sun, Maryland, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025. Born on July 8, 1932, in Elkton, Maryland, she was the beloved daughter of the late Morris and Frances (Bullock) McDonald and the devoted wife of the late Clarence Edward “Ed” White, who preceded her in death in 2011.  Betty… Read more »

Ava Nyrell Snyder Basham

Ava Nyrell Snyder Basham, 96, of Port Deposit, passed away the morning of May 13, 2025. She was born to the late Mozell (McKnight) and Clayton Davis in Galax, VA on June 23, 1928. Nyrell was very dedicated to her community. She loved meeting new people and devoted a lot of her time to investing… Read more »

Cynthia Marie Mussaw

Cynthia Marie Mussaw (nee Perry), 72, of Conowingo, MD, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on May 10, 2025. She was born in Massena, NY, on October 27, 1952 to the late Yvette May Perry and John Francis Perry. Cindy will be remembered for her accommodating and supportive spirit, and her ability to bring… Read more »

Nancy Louise Larson

Nancy Louise Larson, 74, of Cecil County, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Born on November 12, 1950, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Nancy was the cherished daughter of Donald Homan and the late Carolyn Hill. She was the devoted wife of 53 years to the late George Richard Larson, and a loving mother,… Read more »

Russell Charles Rawlings

Russell Charles Rawlings, age 71, of Rising Sun, Maryland, passed away at his home on May 1, 2025. Born on June 6, 1953, and a lifelong resident of Rising Sun, Russ was the beloved son of the late Paul Freeman Rawlings and Bessie Virginia (née Hershour) Rawlings. Russell spent his career as a skilled heavy… Read more »

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 »