LISA M BLACKSON ESQUIRE
DOWNS BESTE & BLACKSON, LLC
153 E MAIN STREET
ELKTON, MD 21921

SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of ROBERT JOHN POORMAN Estate No. 26004 Notice is given that: LINDA POORMAN whose address is 30 BLUE MOON CT ELKTON, MD 21921-3539 was on MAY 08, 2025 appointed personal representative of the small estate of ROBERT JOHN POORMAN who died on JANUARY 29, 2025 with a will. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

ALLYN NICKLE, Register of Wills for CECIL COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE 129 E MAIN ST, STE 102 ELKTON, MD 21921

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of VINCENT ANTHONY DIPAULA JR Estate No. 25992 Notice is given that: LOUISE DIPAULA whose address is 8235 LONGPOINT RD BALTIMORE, MD 21222-6018 was on MAY 08, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of VINCENT ANTHONY DIPAULA JR who died on MARCH 11, 2025 without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 8th day of NOVEMBER, 2025. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

ALLYN NICKLE, Register of Wills for CECIL COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE 129 E MAIN ST, STE 102 ELKTON, MD 21921

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of RUSSELL H SIMMONS SR AKA: RUSSELL HOWARD SIMMONS SR Estate No. 26056 Notice is given that: JESSICA HODGSON whose address is 155 JUBILEE RD PEACH BOTTOM, PA 17563-9761 was on MAY 08, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of RUSSELL H SIMMONS SR who died on MARCH 30, 2025 without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 8th day of NOVEMBER, 2025. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

ALLYN NICKLE, Register of Wills for CECIL COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE 129 E MAIN ST, STE 102 ELKTON, MD 21921

SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of JOSEPH ANGELO DRUPIESKI SR AKA: JOSEPH DRUPIESKI, JOSEPH A DRUPIESKI Estate No. 26055 Notice is given that: JOSEPH A DRUPIESKI JR whose address is 85 PEDDLERS LN EARLEVILLE, MD 21919-2105 was on MAY 08, 2025 appointed personal representative of the small estate of JOSEPH ANGELO DRUPIESKI SR who died on MARCH 06, 2025 without a will. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

ALLYN NICKLE, Register of Wills for CECIL COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE 129 E MAIN ST, STE 102 ELKTON, MD 21921

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of MESIAH SEMAJ LAFAYETTE Estate No. 25827 Notice is given that: WILLIE LAFAYETTE whose address is 3131 KNIGHTS RD APT 3-3 BENSALEM, PA 19020-2843 was on MAY 07, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of MESIAH SEMAJ LAFAYETTE who died on NOVEMBER 16, 2024 without a will. There was a prior small estate proceeding. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 7th day of NOVEMBER, 2025. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

ALLYN NICKLE, Register of Wills for CECIL COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE 129 E MAIN ST, STE 102 ELKTON, MD 21921

LISA KUNITZ GETZ
GETZ LAW OFFICE LLC
26 S MAIN STREET
BEL AIR, MD 21014

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of KATHRYN CROTHERS KNUTSEN Estate No. 26022 Notice is given that: DONNA K WILSON whose address is 6152 E NEW MARKET ELWOOD RD E NEW MARKET, MD 21631-1437 was on MAY 07, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of KATHRYN CROTHERS KNUTSEN who died on MARCH 11, 2025 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 7th day of NOVEMBER, 2025. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

ALLYN NICKLE, Register of Wills for CECIL COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE 129 E MAIN ST, STE 102 ELKTON, MD 21921

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of CONRAD CLARENCE GAYLORD SR AKA: CONRAD C GAYLORD Estate No. 26054 Notice is given that: KOLENE GAYLORD whose address is 24 RACE ST P O BOX 193 PORT DEPOSIT, MD 21904 was on MAY 07, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of CONRAD CLARENCE GAYLORD SR who died on JANUARY 26, 2025 without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 7th day of NOVEMBER, 2025. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

ALLYN NICKLE, Register of Wills for CECIL COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE 129 E MAIN ST, STE 102 ELKTON, MD 21921

CHELSEA M SADLER ESQ
LAW OFFICE OF CHELSEA M SADLER LLC
103 E MAIN ST
ELKTON, MD 21921-5906

SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of LEON AUGUSTUS HALL JR Estate No. 26053 Notice is given that: PATRICIA M HALL whose address is 207 WASHINGTON SCHOOLHOUSE RD RISING SUN, MD 21911-2625 was on MAY 07, 2025 appointed personal representative of the small estate of LEON AUGUSTUS HALL JR who died on FEBRUARY 20, 2024 without a will. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

ALLYN NICKLE, Register of Wills for CECIL COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE 129 E MAIN ST, STE 102 ELKTON, MD 21921

VICTOR R JACKSON ESQUIRE
VICTOR R. JACKSON LLC
190 EAST MAIN STREET
ELKTON, MD 21921

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of MICHAEL J JONES Estate No. 26000 Notice is given that: JEAN ELIZABETH JONES whose address is 87 RESERVOIR RD PERRYVILLE, MD 21903-2209 was on MAY 02, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of MICHAEL J JONES who died on FEBRUARY 10, 2025 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 2nd day of NOVEMBER, 2025. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

ALLYN NICKLE, Register of Wills for CECIL COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE 129 E MAIN ST, STE 102 ELKTON, MD 21921

SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of MARGARET ANN GRADY AKA: MARGARET SHELTON GRADY Estate No. 25991 Notice is given that: JULIE ANN GRADY whose address is 605 MARYLAND AVE ELKTON, MD 21921-5460 was on MAY 06, 2025 appointed personal representative of the small estate of MARGARET ANN GRADY who died on MARCH 25, 2025 without a will. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

ALLYN NICKLE, Register of Wills for CECIL COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE 129 E MAIN ST, STE 102 ELKTON, MD 21921

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of JOHNNY JOE LAWSON AKA: JOHNNY LAWSON Estate No. 25989 Notice is given that: JAMES WILLIAM LAWSON whose address is 532 FRIST RD COLORA, MD 21917-1403 was on MAY 05, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of JOHNNY JOE LAWSON who died on MARCH 20, 2025 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 5th day of NOVEMBER, 2025. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

ALLYN NICKLE, Register of Wills for CECIL COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE 129 E MAIN ST, STE 102 ELKTON, MD 21921

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of RUSSELL W HAMILTON AKA: RUSSELL WILLIAM HAMILTON SR, RUSSELL WILLIAM HAMILTON Estate No. 26016 Notice is given that: ANNMARIE HAMILTON whose address is 212 FRIENDSHIP RD ELKTON, MD 21921-5710 was on MAY 05, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of RUSSELL W HAMILTON who died on DECEMBER 08, 2024 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 5th day of NOVEMBER, 2025. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

ALLYN NICKLE, Register of Wills for CECIL COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE 129 E MAIN ST, STE 102 ELKTON, MD 21921

SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of ROBERT L JEFFRIES AKA: ROBERT LEROY JEFFRIES Estate No. 25853 Notice is given that: KAREN D JEFFRIES whose address is PO BOX 4386 GETTYSBURG, PA 17325-4386 was on MAY 01, 2025 appointed personal representative of the small estate of ROBERT L JEFFRIES who died on DECEMBER 31, 2024 with a will. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

ALLYN NICKLE, Register of Wills for CECIL COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE 129 E MAIN ST, STE 102 ELKTON, MD 21921

ANNE L PRESTON ESQUIRE
COSTELLO LAW GROUP
409 WASHINGTON AVE
STE 410
TOWSON, MD 21204-4919

SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of JANET PITCHFORD RENZ Estate No. 25895 Notice is given that: DELANEY LIMA whose address is 25 SMULL AVE CALDWELL, NJ 07006-5011 was on MAY 01, 2025 appointed personal representative of the small estate of JANET PITCHFORD RENZ who died on JANUARY 21, 2025 with a will. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

ALLYN NICKLE, Register of Wills for CECIL COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE 129 E MAIN ST, STE 102 ELKTON, MD 21921

IN THE ORPHANS' COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR CECIL COUNTY, MARYLAND
IN THE ESTATE OF HOLLY LISETTE PORTER Estate No. 25787

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE

To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by SCOTT POORMAN, 167 N. ST. AUGUSTINE ROAD, CHESAPEAKE CITY, MD 21915 for judicial probate of the will dated N/A and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at ORPHANS' COURT FOR CECIL COUNTY, CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, SUITE 101, 129 EAST MAIN STREET, ELKTON, MD 21921 on JUNE 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills.

ALLYN NICKLE, Register of Wills for CECIL COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE 129 E MAIN ST, STE 102 ELKTON, MD 21921

CHELSEA M SADLER ESQ
LAW OFFICE OF CHELSEA M SADLER LLC
103 E MAIN ST
ELKTON, MD 21921-5906

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of JOSEPH WALTER TEBIN SR Estate No. 26045 Notice is given that: JOSEPH WALTER TEBIN JR whose address is 45 MAHOGANY DR NORTH EAST, MD 21901-3645 was on MAY 01, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of JOSEPH WALTER TEBIN SR who died on SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 1st day of NOVEMBER, 2025. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

ALLYN NICKLE, Register of Wills for CECIL COUNTY
CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE 129 E MAIN ST, STE 102 ELKTON, MD 21921