Susan (Branter) Matkins passed away in Maryland on 2-20-2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind her husband, children and grandchildren.
Susan M. Matkins, 64 of Elkton, MD, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 in the Christiana Care - Accent Care - Newark Hospital, Newark, DE.
Born in Bowie, MD, on October 20, 1961, she was the daughter of Linda (Styles) Brantner, of Yakima, WA, and the late Robert Brantner.
She retired as a Guidance Counselor, employed at Cherry Hill Middle School and Gilpin Manor Elementary School. Susan spoke five languages: French, English, German, Spanish and Finnish. She enjoyed playing her guitar and clarinet and played in the Elkton Community Band.
Susan is survived by her husband: Robert Matkins of Elkton, MD; three daughters: Corinne Charpentier, of Tacoma, WA, Lisette Wehmer of Canton, GA, and Julie Pulsifer of Stafford, VA; son: Michael Pulsifer (Nancy) of Pasadena, MD; sister: Karen Hernandez of Yakima, WA and brother: Robert Young of Carolina Beach, NC. She is also survived by her grandson, Caleb and granddaughter Carrie.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son: Jason Wehmer.
Funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 South Main Street, North East, MD. A viewing will begin one hour before the service.
Interment will follow services in Gilpin Manor Memorial Park, Elkton, MD.
Dyann Bush (Murphy)
Born in Bowie, MD, on October 20, 1961, she was the daughter of Linda (Styles) Brantner, of Yakima, WA, and the late Robert Brantner.
She retired as a Guidance Counselor, employed at Cherry Hill Middle School and Gilpin Manor Elementary School. Susan spoke five languages: French, English, German, Spanish and Finnish. She enjoyed playing her guitar and clarinet and played in the Elkton Community Band.
Susan is survived by her husband: Robert Matkins of Elkton, MD; three daughters: Corinne Charpentier, of Tacoma, WA, Lisette Wehmer of Canton, GA, and Julie Pulsifer of Stafford, VA; son: Michael Pulsifer (Nancy) of Pasadena, MD; sister: Karen Hernandez of Yakima, WA and brother: Robert Young of Carolina Beach, NC. She is also survived by her grandson, Caleb and granddaughter Carrie.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son: Jason Wehmer.
Funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 South Main Street, North East, MD. A viewing will begin one hour before the service.
Interment will follow services in Gilpin Manor Memorial Park, Elkton, MD.