JOHN STEVEN TICKNOR, 56 of Earleville, MD, died June 1, 2011 at home.

John was born on September 3, 1954 in Darby, PA, son of Joan Ticknor Morgan of Earleville and the late John Ticknor. He was raised in Media, PA and was a graduate of the University of Delaware. He was a Real Estate Broker and current owner of Remax 1st Choice for the past 16 years. His memberships include New Castle County Board of Realtors, NAR, Remax, KCAR, SCOAR and CCBOR. John was active with many charities including; Children’s Miracle Network, Shoes to Share, Relay for Life, Susan B. Komen and the National Brain Tumor Society. He enjoyed boating, playing golf and spending time with his grandchildren.

Along with his mother Joan, John is survived by his wife of 24 years Elaine Shortlidge Ticknor, 2 daughters; Tabitha Whitehill and her husband Simeon of Lincoln University, PA. and Nicole Nagle and her husband Fred of Landenberg, PA, 2 sisters; Sandy Godek of Kennett Square, PA, and Lynne Ticknor of Clarksville, MD, and 3 grandchildren; Simmi Whitehill, Hagan and Sammi Nagle.

A Life Celebration will be held on Sunday, June 12 from 11am to 3pm at The Wellwood, 523 Water St. Charlestown, MD. 21914. If planning on attending the celebration please e-mail elaine@remax-1st.com.

Memorials may be offered to the National Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown St., Suite 2-D, Watertown, MA, 02472 or www.braintumor.org.

Arrangements by Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech.