Obituaries

David Bridgman

David Bridgman

Aug 6, 2024

David Irwin Bridgman, born on October 11, 1955, peacefully passed away at his residence in Havre de Grace, MD on August 6, 2024. He was the father of David Joseph Bridgman, Jennifer Lynn Butcher, Shaun Williams and Daniel Michael Bridgman, a grandfather to David Joseph Bridgman, II, Caitlyn Grace Bridgman and Jacqueline Colette Coomes, a caring brother to John Edward...

James Brady

James Brady

Aug 3, 2024

Master Sergeant E8 (Retired), James John Edgar Brady (80), of the late Margaret Elizabeth Brode Rafferty (mother) and John Darby Brady (father) went to the big DZ (drop zone) in the sky on August 3, 2024 (to celebrate the birthday of his close friend David "Rock" Broadwater with him). Brady was a Vietnam and Iraq (Desert Storm) veteran. He spent...

Nellie Cochran

Nellie Cochran

Aug 1, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nellie Jean Cochran, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Nellie was born on March 4, 1947, in West Virginia, and she peacefully passed away on August 1, 2024, at the age of 77 years, at Christiana Care Union Hospital, Elkton, Maryland. Throughout her life, Nellie found joy in...

Paul Gasdia

Paul Gasdia

Jul 28, 2024

Paul Duggan Gasdia, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away on July 28, 2024. He was 48 years old. Mr. Gasdia was born in Norwood, MA, to Dominic Robert Gasdia and Patricia Ann Heffernan Gasdia. He was the loving husband of Pamela Irene Gasdia, devoted father of Alexander Duggan Gasdia and Logan Eller Gasdia, brother of Salvatore Dominic Gasdia (Deanna), Andrew James...

John Lee

John Lee

Jul 27, 2024

John Jerry Lee, of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away on July 27, 2024. He was 85 years old. Mr. Lee was born in Hobart, OK, to John Roy Lee and Ursula Gaines Lee. He was the devoted husband of Daphne Lee for 45 years, and father of Loren Lee, and Dale Kline (Joan Kline), and brother to Joyce Karnes....

Randall Fluker

Randall Fluker

Jul 25, 2024

Randall ("Randy") Carl Fluker passed away peacefully after a long illness, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, wit, and dedication. Born and raised in Florida, Randy moved to Maryland in 1970, where he joined the faculty of the Tome School. Over his long career, he taught various subjects, including Literature, Composition, Grammar, and History. His impact was profound, so much...

Stephen Lightner

Stephen Lightner

Jul 24, 2024

Stephen David Lightner, of North East, MD, passed away on July 24, 2024. He was 52. Mr. Lightner was born in Havre de Grace, MD, to Stephen Ralph Lightner and Linda Kay Weatherman Lightner. He was the husband of 9 years to Susan Lightner, stepfather to Jocelyn and Lauren, brother of Rachel Lightner and the late Andrew Lightner, Steve is...

Brian Moore

Brian Moore

Jul 18, 2024

BRIAN ALEXANDER MOORE There are no goodbyes for us' Wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts" (M. Gandhi), Brian A. Moore died unexpectedly on July 18, 2024 of multi system organ failure at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, Bel Air, Maryland. Brian graduated from Daniel Hand High School (1992) in Madison, CT, and Embry Riddle...

Elizabeth Stout

Elizabeth Stout

Jul 14, 2024

Elizabeth (Libby) Ann Stout, 75, of Havre de Grace passed on Sunday July 14, 2024 at Citizens Care Nursing Home. She is the daughter of the late Oliver J. Stout and Betty Lou Harrison Stout. She is survived by 2 sisters, Mary Lou Bond, New Freedom, Pa and Laura Druyor (Douglas Jr.), Havre de Grace. She is also survived by...

Deborah Robinette

Deborah Robinette

Jul 9, 2024

Deborah Levon Robinette, known affectionately as Debbie by her loved ones, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024, in Belcamp, Maryland, at the age of 62. Born on March 19, 1962, in Havre de Grace, MD, she was a shining light in the lives of all who knew her. Debbie's warm spirit and unwavering kindness will be deeply missed by...

Bonnie Lee Babec-Hardin-Pastelak

Bonnie Lee Babec-Hardin-Pastelak

Jul 9, 2024

Bonnie Lee Babec-Hardin-Pastelak, a beacon of adventure and spirit, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024, in York, PA, at the age of 81. Born on November 3, 1942, in Havre de Grace, MD, Bonnie's vivacious personality and courageous heart left a mark on everyone she met. Bonnie's life was one of constant motion and joy. She was an avid...

Karen Zellman

Karen Zellman

Jul 3, 2024

Karen Virginia Zellman , 66, of Havre de Grace , MD , passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 3, 2024. Karen was a lover of christmas, dogs and all things family. She was also hard working , creative , and caring . She had such a generous heart , she would make sure for any holiday that...

Robert Robinson

Robert Robinson

Jul 2, 2024

Robert Lee Robinson, 80, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away at his home on July 2, 2024. Born in Havre de Grace on April 19, 1944, Robert was the son of the late Ralph Primrose Robinson and Bernice Johnson Robinson. He worked as an auto mechanic and was a 10-year veteran of the US Army National Guard. He was a member...

Frederick Gillotte

Frederick Gillotte

Jul 2, 2024

Frederick "Freddy" Randolph Gillotte, Jr, of Havre de Grace, MD passed away peacefully at his home on July 2, 2024. Born in Havre de Grace, Freddy was the son of the late Frederick Randolph Gillotte, Sr. and Betty Burchette Gillotte. He was a graduate of Havre de Grace High School and a member of Havre de Grace United Methodist Church....

Roger Dalton

Roger Dalton

Jul 1, 2024

Roger Gene Dalton, Sr aged 69, passed away on July 1, 2024. He was a beloved, husband, father, Pop-pop, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Roger was born to Gene Elmer Dalton, and Eula Irene Smith, on June 22, 1955, in Marion, Virginia. His family relocated to Aberdeen, Maryland. Roger recently retired in November...

Richard Berzinski

Richard Berzinski

Jun 30, 2024

Richard Stanley Berzinski passed from this life on June 30, 2024 at the age of 80 after enduring a seven month battle with brain cancer. Born in Mt. Pleasant, PA, he was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Keep Berzinski, father, Stanley Berzinski and sister, Janet Maureen Zugay. Richard will be sadly missed by his loving family. He is...

Dorothy Miller

Dorothy Miller

Jun 29, 2024

Dorothy Lee Miller, 89, of Street, MD, formerly of Murrells Inlet, SC, passed away at Hart Heritage Estate on June 29, 2024. Born in Baltimore on March 23, 1935, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Lehman and Catherine (Bear) Evans. She was a Senior Administrative Assistant at Proctor and Gamble in Hunt Valley before she retired. She and her...

Milagros Garcia

Milagros Garcia

Jun 28, 2024

Milagros Luz Garcia, of Puerto Rico, passed away on June 28, 2024. She was 71 years of age. Millie was born in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, to Neida Perez and Victor Negron. She was the wife of 49 years to Pedro Garcia, loving mother of Pedro Jr., Neida and Enrique Garcia, grandmother of Natalia, Pedro, Justin, Yesenia, Christian, Gabriel, John...

Joseph Squires

Joseph Squires

Jun 23, 2024

Joseph Thomas Squires, Ill, of Darlington, MD, passed away on June 23, 2024. He was 71 years old. Mr. Squires was born in Dillon, S.C., to Joseph Thomas Squires Jr., and Jacqueline Turbeville Squires. He was the loving father of Joseph Thomas Squires IV, (Hunter), grandfather of Joseph Taylor Squires, Caroline Harper Squires, and Lucius Graham Squires, and brother of...

Michael Elder

Michael Elder

Jun 21, 2024

Michael Stephen Elder, of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away on June 21, 2024, at the age of 77. Born and raised in Havre de Grace by Robert and Helen Elder, he was the beloved husband of Nancy Long Elder, and devoted father to Maya (Mary) Elder. He is survived by his sister Carol Bryson, brothers Robert and Dennis Elder,...