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Obituaries
Donald R. Gill, Sr.
June 26, 1931 — September 29, 2012
Donald R. Gill, Sr., 81, of Fair Hill, MD, passed away September 29, 2012 at Seasons Hospice at Christiana Care. He was the son of the late Thomas and Beatrice Gill. He retired from Major Distribution as a truck driver. He was a member of Elkton Moose Lodge 851 and Oxford Eagles, and also a member of AARP. He liked to watch old movies, the Waltons, Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune on TV. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margaret (Mattson...
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Oscar Eugene Trivits, MG (Ret)
December 9, 1931 — September 29, 2012
Oscar Eugene "Gene" Trivits, 80, died on September 29, 2012 at Millcroft. Born in Wilmington, DE, his principal life-long residence was Newark, DE. He graduated from Newark High School in 1949. He attended the University of Delaware, earning a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 1953 and a Masters of Business Administration in 1963. Other notable educational experiences included his 1973 graduation from the U.S. Army Command and General...
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Dwight A. Gentry
January 26, 1953 — September 27, 2012
Dwight A. Gentry, 59, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away suddenly September 27, 2012 at Christiana Hospital. Born in West Jefferson, NC, on January 26, 1953, Dwight was the son of the late Tine and Pauline Eller Gentry. He was an avid NASCAR fan, and his favorite drivers were Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Jr. He is survived by two sons, Michael Gentry of Rising Sun and Tim Gentry and his wife Stell of North East; two daughters, Kimberly Gentry of...
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Bonnie Lee Kelley
January 27, 1944 — September 25, 2012
Bonnie Lee Kelley, age 68, of Elkton, MD passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. Services will be private at the request of the family.
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Caroline Bowen
December 21, 1958 — September 23, 2012
Caroline Bowen passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2012 in Rising Sun, Maryland. She was born December 21, 1958 in Philadelphia, PA. Caroline graduated from Temple University with a degree in music therapy. Caroline had a passion for honoring and preserving tradition. She loved theatre and she loved the arts. She was a member and officer of The Order of St. John, a member of The National Society of Americans of Royal Descent and numerous...
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Catharine "Kit" Kirk
December 28, 1911 — September 23, 2012
Catharine "Kit" Kirk, 100, a lifelong resident of Rising Sun, passed away Sunday September 23, 2012 at her home. Kit was born on December 28, 1911, the daughter of the late Allen and Maud Newlin Kirk and grew up in Rising Sun, first attending Miss Mabel Reynolds' School, and when she was 12, enrolled as a day student at West Nottingham Academy. After graduation, she spent some time abroad and then enrolled at the University of Maryland,...
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John G. Ryan
February 27, 1936 — September 22, 2012
John G. Ryan, 76, died Saturday, September 22, 2012, at Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. Memorial services will be Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at 11 a.m. in the Town Point United Methodist Church. Chesapeake City, MD, where friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to the John G. Ryan Memorial Fund, in care of the R.T. Foard Funeral Home.
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Elsie D Witwer
September 17, 1930 — September 22, 2012
Elsie D. Witwer, 82, a lifelong resident of Elkton, passed away at her home September 22, 2012. Elsie was born on September 17, 1930, the daughter of the late Frank and Alice (Lloyd) Everett. She worked in the restaurant business throughout her life at various restaurants in the capacities of cook, waitress, hostess and manager. She was a supporter of the local Democratic Party, who loved to travel on cruises and throughout the United States....
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Bobby Wayne Hess, Jr.
February 15, 1970 — September 21, 2012
Bobby "Wayne" Hess, Jr., age 42, of Aberdeen, MD, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2012. Wayne was born in Baltimore, MD to Bobby W. Hess, Sr. and Marilyn Delores (Minnick) Hess. Wayne enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors; he especially enjoyed being around his loving family. Including his parents, Bobby and Marilyn Hess, Sr. of Conowingo, MD; Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Shirley M. Hess of Aberdeen, MD; two sons, Jacob...
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Marilyn Diane Monte
December 16, 1946 — September 19, 2012
Marilyn Diane Monte, age 65, of Elkton, MD, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Marilyn was born December 16, 1946 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Elmer and Emmamelia Prather. Marilyn enjoyed reading and writing poetry, baking, and playing pool; but her passion in life was spending time with, and being surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn is survived by her husband Richard Monte of Elkton, MD; two sons, Christopher Jablonsky and...
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