Crouch Funeral Home P. A.

12/22/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Edward Jianniney Jr., who left us on December 21, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on August 6, 1965, in Elkton, MD, Jim, as his friends and family knew him, spent his life brightening the days of those around him with his infectious personality and passion for the classic things in life.

Jim was a proud facilities maintenance worker at the University of Delaware, holding a high school diploma and investing his hard work in the field of education. He had a special affection for hot rod magazines, old Westerns, classic cars, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. His passion for everything classic was a reflection of his spirited soul and joyful attitude.

He leaves behind a loving family, including his daughter Rachel Harmon (Vinson), of Earleville, MD, sons James Jianniney III, of CA, Jamie Horne (Bonnie) of North East, MD, Brian Horne (Nada), of Newark, DE, Shawn Ring (Michele), of North East, MD as well as his daughter Denise Landgrebe (Dan), of Leeport, PA. He is also survived by his mother, Phyllis Jianniney, of North East, MD, sister, Nevada Jianniney, brother Matthew Jianniney, both of North East, MD, brother-in-law Thomas Biederman (Vicki) of Fort Payne, AL., sister-in-law Trina Biederman of Elkton, MD., and many nieces and nephews. Jim enjoyed the love of many grandchildren, 19 in total, and 4 great-grandchildren, who will always remember him for his warm heart and sense of adventure.

James was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Deborah Ann Jianniney, and his father, James E. Jianniney, Sr.

Family and friends will gather to remember Jim at Crouch Funeral Home P.A., 127 S. Main Street, North East, MD, for a public viewing on Monday, December 29, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM, where we will celebrate a life filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Interment will follow in North East Methodist Cemetery, North East, MD.

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12/22/2025

12/22/2025

Doris High Brady, age 87, of the Ware Retirement Village, Oxford, PA, formerly of North East, MD, passed away on December 19, 2025.

Doris was born in Baltimore, MD, on June 30, 1938, the daughter of Louis F. and Ethel Horney High, and was brought up in Bel Air, MD. She graduated from Bel Air High School in 1956 and Douglas College, the Women's Division of Rutgers University, NJ, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1960. She furthered her education at Rutgers, earning a Master's degree in Library Science in 1962.

Also in 1962, Doris started her career in the Cataloging Department of the McKelden Library at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD. In 1966, she accepted a Librarian position at the Nuclear Defense Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. She first met her future husband, Bob Brady, while at the nuclear labs, but lost track of him when, in 1969, she moved to a new Librarian position with the Ballistics Research Laboratory in a different part of the Proving Ground. In 1980, she transferred to the Foreign Intelligence Division of the Test and Evaluation Command Headquarters, also at the Proving Ground, retiring from that position in 1986.

Doris met Bob again in 1970 when he transferred to the same area of the Proving Ground. They were married on July 15, 1972, and moved to North East, MD., where they lived for some 33 years.

After retiring from the Proving Ground, Doris changed careers, graduating from the Barbizon Major Modeling School in 1986. She continued to work for Barbizon as a runway and print model for several years, being selected in 1987 to teach the Major Modeling Course in addition to her modeling assignments. She taught the course for many years, working especially with young people, until her second retirement in 1998.

Doris took an interest in the theater arts and, in 1993, became a volunteer at the Covered Bridge Theater Company at Cecil College in North East, MD. Over the years, she worked on building sets, was a Stage Hand, Usher, Back Stage Manager, House Manager, and took on many other tasks. She was awarded the "Stoney" Award as Volunteer of the Year for the 1995-96 season. Doris also became interested in acting and appeared at the Theater in such plays as "Bye Bye Birdie" and "Inherit the Wind".

Along with her husband, Bob, she was a member of the Classic Yacht Club of America and a Life Member of the North East River Yacht Club. Their big interest and joy was "Night Hawk", their 1966 classic 38' Chris Craft Cabin Cruiser, which they owned for 30 years. During those years, they and their two Persian cats cruised extensively on the Chesapeake Bay. They also participated in numerous classic and wooden boat competitions, winning 28 awards, including several Best in Show Awards.

In 2005, Doris and Bob moved from their home in North East, MD., to the Ware Presbyterian Retirement Village in Oxford, PA.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Brady, her brother-in-law, William S. Brady, and his wife Claire. She is survived by, her sister-in-law, Gwendolyn B. Stanley, of Wichita, KS, eight nieces and nephews, and fifteen great nieces and nephews.

Interment will be private.

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12/21/2025

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12/21/2025

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12/19/2025

Thomas Ball, the son of Nancy Ball and the late William Ball, passed away on December 18, 2025. He was born in Havre de Grace in 1955. He graduated from the Tome School in 1973 and High Point College in 1977.

As a youth, he enjoyed horseback riding. He was an avid reader and artist working mostly in pen & ink. As a member of a small medieval historical group, he was invited to participate in the re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings and privately toured the armor collections in several museums while in England. He also wrote a book and lectured on the subject. He enjoyed target shooting, model building and looked forward to vacationing with his High Point friends at the Outer Banks each fall.

Tom was predeceased by his grandparents, father, and niece Samantha. He is survived by his mother Nancy, of North East, MD, brother Curtis, and his wife Paula of Elkton, MD, his sister Elizabeth Perkins and her husband Kevin of SD., seven nieces and nephews, and five great-nephews.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 9, 2026, with visitation starting one hour prior at Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 S. Main Street, North East, MD. Interment will follow services at St. Mary Anne's Cemetery, North East, MD

Donations in his memory may be made to Cecil County Public Library in care of the funeral home.

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12/19/2025

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12/17/2025

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12/17/2025

Dorothy Marie Weber, beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on September 22, 1942, in Elkton, MD, Dorothy lived a vibrant life filled with art, travel, and an unwavering zest for adventure. For many years, she dedicated her professional life to accounting at the U.S. Army's Aberdeen Proving Ground, where her remarkable skills and dedication did not go unnoticed.

Dorothy was an independent woman whose spirit was as colorful as the oil paintings she cherished and created. She had a deep love for travel that took her from the rolling emerald hills of Ireland to the historic streets of Rome, Italy, where she found beauty in every corner. Her explorations were not merely journeys, but expressions of a life well-lived and a heart that sought connection across cultures.

She is survived by her cherished nephews, Robert Weber and wife, Diana of North East, MD, Bruce Weber and wife Kristen, of Cochranville, PA, also great nephew, Robert Weber, Jr., and girlfriend, Jane Eveland, of North East, MD. She took joy in her great-great nephews, Travis Weber, Chase Vasquez, Colton Weber, and her great-great niece, Falon Weber

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Dorothy (Kelly) Weber, her brother, Larry Weber, and her sister-in-law, Billie Lee Weber.

Private internment will be in North East Methodist Cemetery, North East, MD.

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12/16/2025

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12/13/2025

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