Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cambridge, Maryland

Michael R. Hubbard

Michael R. Hubbard

Jan 30, 2026

Michael "Mike" R. Hubbard, 81, of Cambridge passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Candlelight Cove in Easton. He was married to the former Cynda Johnson who passed away on March 5, 2023. He was the son of the late Reverend Richard C. Hubbard and Dorothy Byrne Hubbard.

He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1962 and then received his...

Kathy L. Gray

Kathy L. Gray

Jan 29, 2026

Kathy L. Gray, 68, of Cambridge passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. She was born on April 8, 1957 in Cambridge to Phyllis Gilliard Gray and the late Glenn G. Gray.

Kathy graduated from North Dorchester High School class of 1975. She worked with her father in the family grocery store and later went...

Ashley "Queenie" N. Crooks

Ashley "Queenie" N. Crooks

Jan 28, 2026

Ashley “Queenie” Nicole Crooks, 40, born June 4, 1985, passed away on January 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, loyalty, and an unforgettable spirit. Affectionately known as “Queenie,” Ashley was fiercely devoted to her family, friends, and cherished fur babies, Moncey, Hellcat, Littles, and Loulou.

She proudly served in the National Guard from 2009 to 2013, a reflection of...

Kay F. Townsend

Kay F. Townsend

Jan 28, 2026

Kay F. Townsend, 81, of East New Market passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at her daughter’s home. She was born in Cambridge on August 30, 1944 and was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Cecilia “Nudie” Koski Blades.

Mrs. Townsend graduated from North Dorchester High School class of 1962. On October 16, 1964 she married Donald F. Townsend...

George C. Bennett, Sr.

George C. Bennett, Sr.

Jan 27, 2026

George Carlton Bennett Sr, passed away on January 27, 2026 at Evelyn’s (Hospice) House in Creve Coeur, MO. After a long illness. He was surrounded by his large and loving family.

George was born June 11, 1944 on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, in the town of Cambridge, a place he held dear and returned to frequently for visits and high school reunions....

Liva R. DeCesare

Liva R. DeCesare

Jan 25, 2026

Liva R. DeCesare, 101, of Cambridge passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake. She was born on March 30, 1924 in Pikes Creek, Pennsylvania to the late Olin Roy Gordon and Vera A. Meeker Gordon.

Mrs. DeCesare graduated from Benton High School class of 1940. After high school she attended college for a semester before...

Patricia A. Gauen

Patricia A. Gauen

Jan 25, 2026

Patricia Ann Gauen of East New Market MD passed away January 25, 2026. Born in 1934 in East New Market, MD to the late Ross E. and Louise C. Smith.

She graduated from East New Market High School in 1952. She later married the late Richard E. Gauen in 1953. They were married 70 years.

She worked for the Dorchester County Department...

James Radcliffe Jones III

James Radcliffe Jones III

Jan 24, 2026

James Radcliffe Jones III, of Cambridge, Maryland, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026. Born on November 25, 1943, to James Radcliffe Jones, Jr. and Emeline Slacum Jones, he spent nearly his entire life rooted in the place he loved most—Cambridge. 

Known to family and friends as “JJ” and “Jimbo” he was raised in Cambridge where he attended and graduated from...

Robert Erik Reddersen

Robert Erik Reddersen

Jan 19, 2026

Robert Erik Reddersen, known as “Red” by his friends, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, January 19, 2026. Born on February 4, 1962, in D.C., Erik grew up in Crofton, MD, Cherry Hill and Clinton, NJ, where he built lifelong friendships with the Boys. He and his brother were always a skatepark away from trouble.

Erik...

Mamie A. Short

Mamie A. Short

Jan 18, 2026

Mamie A. Short, 91, of Cambridge passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Mallard Bay Care Center. She was born in Dorchester County on December 25, 1934 and was a daughter of the late Jaredy and Hattie Kemp Jarrett.

Ms. Short graduated from Cambridge High School class of 1955. She was employed at Dunkin Donuts for 31 years. Ms. Short...

Ronald J. Perry, Sr.

Ronald J. Perry, Sr.

Jan 13, 2026

Ronald J. Perry, Sr., 79, of Cambridge passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at his home. He was born in Cambridge on May 26, 1946 and was a son of the late William H. Perry, Sr. and Blanche Horner Perry.

Mr. Perry graduated from Cambridge High School class of 1964. He served in the U.S. Army Air Bourne serving during...

Charles F. Broll

Charles F. Broll

Jan 11, 2026

Charles Francis Broll, 96, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at his home in Easton. Charles was born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 14, 1929, to Ruth Augusta Lockhart Broll and Harry Raymond Broll. In 1937, Charles moved with his mother and sister, Ruth Coleman, to Easton. His brother Raymond was born a year later.

As a boy, Charles loved...

John Lee Gray, Jr.

John Lee Gray, Jr.

Jan 11, 2026

John Lee Gray, Jr., 57, of Cambridge passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at UMSMC at Easton. He was born in Germany on September 24, 1968 to the late John L. Gray, Sr. and Lillie Thomas Gray.

John attended schools in Cambridge. He was employed at D.S. Smith. John enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was a member of the Red...

Barbara M. Edgar

Barbara M. Edgar

Jan 7, 2026

Barbara M. Edgar, 87, of Cambridge passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at UMSMC at Easton. She was born in Cambridge on June 4, 1938 and was a daughter of the late William Lake Mills and Thelma Cordrey Mills.

Mrs. Edgar graduated from Cambridge High School Class of 1956. On December 18, 1960, she married Ronald Cooper Edgar who passed...

William "Billy" C. Stevens, Sr.

William "Billy" C. Stevens, Sr.

Jan 6, 2026

William “Billy” C. Stevens, Sr., 79, of Cambridge passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Mallard Bay Care Center. He was born in Airey’s on October 9, 1946 and was a son of the late Jackson and Dorothy Corkran Stevens.

Billy graduated from Cambridge High School Class of 1965. He worked for John Tieder for many years and later worked...

Catherine "Cathie" M. Bell Rippons

Catherine "Cathie" M. Bell Rippons

Jan 6, 2026

Catherine “Cathie” M. Bell Rippons, 63, of Cambridge passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Mallard Bay Care Center. She was born in Cambridge on July 2, 1962 and was a daughter of Bonnie Moore Bell Christiani and the late Edward Wallace Bell.

Cathie graduated from North Dorchester High School Class of 1980. After high school, she attended Delmarva Beauty...

Christine A. Maggio

Christine A. Maggio

Jan 6, 2026



Christine Anne Maggio age 71, passed away on January 6, 2026, at Chesapeake Woods at Autumn Lake, following her battle with dementia, with her daughter by her side. She was born on January 27, 1955, the second eldest of four children at Annapolis Hospital to the late Dolores and Robert Kear who was in the Navy & employed at the...

Barbara L. Short Knauer Hurley

Barbara L. Short Knauer Hurley

Dec 31, 2025

Barbara Levenia Short Knauer Hurley was born February 28, 1940 in Cambridge, MD. She passed away December 31, 2025, at her home in Salem, MD, where she had lived since March 21, 1959 and was a daughter of the late Thomas and Bessie Wilkerson Short.

Barbara graduated from North Dorchester High School in 1958 with 12 years perfect attendance.

On March 21,...

Lori Ann Holliday

Lori Ann Holliday

Dec 31, 2025

Lori Ann Holliday, 62, of East New Market, MD passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. She was born in Cambridge on December 28, 1963 and was a daughter of the late Lawrence Blake Adshead and Elsie Kay Baumgartner Adshead.

Lori graduated from North Dorchester High School class of 1981 and graduated from Annapolis...

Sherri L. Niblett

Sherri L. Niblett

Dec 29, 2025

Sherri L. Niblett, 56, of Cambridge passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Easton on July 17, 1969 and was the daughter of the late William Delmas Warfield and Mary Willey Warfield.

Sherri graduated from Cambridge South Dorchester High School Class of 1987. She married Levin M. “Tommy”...