Obituaries

Daniel Ray Shackelford, Jr.

Daniel Ray Shackelford, Jr.

Dec 1, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Ray Shackelford Jr., a beloved husband, devoted father, and cherished friend. Daniel was born on December 31, 1976, in Baltimore, Maryland, and left this world on December 1, 2025, at the age of 48. He served as a genuine example of kindness and resilience, living his life with...

Eugene Layton Burchette

Eugene Layton Burchette

Nov 30, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene Layton Burchette, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who departed this life on November 30, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on June 1, 1941, in Baltimore City, MD, Gene spent his life as a dedicated truck driver, having driven over three million miles across the...

Linda Packard

Linda Packard

Nov 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Jay (Vincenti) Packard, who left this world peacefully on November 28, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on June 18, 1949, in Havre de Grace, MD, Linda lived a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family and community. Linda was a devoted wife to...

Thomas Knight

Thomas Knight

Nov 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Michael "Mike" Knight, beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, who left this world on November 27, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on January 25, 1949, in Havre De Grace, MD, Mike lived a life rich in love and service to others. Mike dedicated many years of...

Marybelle Johnson Miller

Marybelle Johnson Miller

Nov 26, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marybelle Johnson Miller, who left this world peacefully on November 26, 2025, at her home in Tilghman Island, Maryland. Born on September 24, 1932, in Federalsburg, Maryland, to the late Roland Howard Johnson and Ethel Ray (Hubbard) Johnson. Marybelle's life was beautifully woven with threads of love, faith, and...

Kathryn Hill

Kathryn Hill

Nov 26, 2025

Kathryn Schott Hill, age 87, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, at her home with her family by her side after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Born in rural Cornwall, PA on December 3, 1937, she was the daughter of Leonard Z. Schott and Carrie Bachman Schott. The youngest of three children, she grew up on her family's...

Louise Lay

Louise Lay

Nov 25, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Louise "Scottie" Boyer Lay, who departed this life on November 25, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on August 29, 1952, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Louise dedicated her life to her family, her community, and the many pursuits that brought her joy. Louise was a loving wife...

Janet Martin

Janet Martin

Nov 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janet Elizabeth Martin, who peacefully departed this life on November 25, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on November 18, 1944, in Havre De Grace, Maryland, Janet lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished moments. Janet was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Joseph Martin,...

Barry Richards

Barry Richards

Nov 23, 2025

Barry Allan Richards, born on January 9, 1940, in Baltimore (Govans), Maryland, went to be with the Lord at the age of 85 on November 23, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Perryville. He was a beloved son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and member of the community, residing in Havre de Grace, Maryland for the past 47 years. Barry lived a...

Joseph Ruvolo

Joseph Ruvolo

Nov 21, 2025

It is with profound love and deep sadness that we say goodbye to Joseph M. Ruvolo, a devoted husband, brother, and truly generous soul, who passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on September 4, 1956, Joseph was a man of remarkable intellect and even greater kindness. He was a lifelong student of the world,...

Gay Specht

Gay Specht

Nov 21, 2025

With both sadness and celebration, we announce the passing of Gay Helen Specht, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world peacefully on November 21, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on October 13, 1932, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Albert and Gladys Elko, Gay devoted her life to her family and her Lord and...

Rodney Hamm

Rodney Hamm

Nov 11, 2025

It is with profound sorrow and heartfelt remembrance that we announce the passing of Rodney Fred Hamm, who departed this life on November 11, 2025, at the age of 81. Born and raised in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Rodney lived a life defined by love, integrity, and devotion to the ones most dear to him in life. His gentle nature...

William Swart

William Swart

Nov 7, 2025

William Thomas Swart Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on August 15, 1947, in Saugerties, NY, William made a lasting impact on the lives of all who knew him, and his legacy will continue to thrive in the hearts of his family and friends. William...

Gerard Paradis

Gerard Paradis

Nov 6, 2025

Gerard Donat Paradis Jr. ("Chip"), age 72, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away suddenly on November 6, 2025. Chip was born on May 5, 1953, in Darby, Pennsylvania, to Gerard D. and Rena M. Paradis. He grew up in Springfield, PA; graduated from Springfield High School ('71); then from Grove City College in 1975. He was the beloved husband...

Patricia Walston

Patricia Walston

Nov 6, 2025

Patricia Marie "Pat" Walston, a beloved resident of Havre de Grace, MD, and the cherished matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, at the age of 85. Pat lived a life rich in devotion, service, and travel, touching many lives along the way. Born in Denton, MD, she was the daughter of Frederick Lee Ward and...

Carole Garland

Carole Garland

Nov 6, 2025

Carole Elaine Garland, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on September 28, 1942, and was a lifelong resident of Havre De Grace, Maryland. Carole dedicated her professional life as a custodian at the VA Medical Center, where her warmth and care made a lasting impact on...

Steven Baldwin

Steven Baldwin

Nov 4, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Steven Eugene Baldwin, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who left this world on November 4, 2025, at the age of 63. Born in Havre De Grace, Maryland, on April 30, 1962, Steven was a cherished resident of Darlington, MD, where he led a life filled with passion and...

Stanley Parnell

Stanley Parnell

Nov 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Stanley Mark Parnell, who departed this life on November 1, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on September 3, 1961, in Havre de Grace, MD. Mark lived an adventurous but difficult life. Although his career was cut short by illness and circumstances out of his control he was a proud U.S....

Mary Mclhinney

Mary Mclhinney

Nov 1, 2025

Mary Catherine Phillips McLhinney of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away peacefully in her home, on Nov. 1, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on Fort Eustis, VA, on Feb 14, 1931, she was the loving daughter of Harry and Catherine (Roman Hromyak) Phillips of Perryville, MD and preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Charles Leo...

Carey Snyder

Carey Snyder

Oct 31, 2025

Carey Albert Snyder, aged 92, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on October 31. He was born on December 15, 1932 in Covington, Virginia to Minnie Levisay Fletcher, Covington, VA and Albert Elmer Snyder, Fishersville, VA. His family moved to Havre de Grace in 1940 following his mother's employment as a dental...