Walter Hagan Smith

BERLIN — Walter “Walt” Hagan Smith, 91, passed away Sept. 8, 2015 at his residence in Catonsville.

Walter H. Smith

He was born March 5, 1924 to John Walter and Elizabeth Hagan Smith and was raised outside of Salisbury in Allen. One of the highlights of his youth were the many summer months he spent working at his grandparent’s hotel, The Maryland Inn, located on the Boardwalk of Ocean City. In 1942, he began studying electrical engineering but was called to duty with the US Army in 1943 where he proudly served with the 1262nd Engineer Combat Battalion in England, France, Belgium and Germany during WWII.

After being honorably discharged in 1946, Walt resumed studies at University of Maryland and graduated in 1950 with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduating, he joined the Eastern Shore Public Service Company in Salisbury as an Assistant Distribution Engineer. With an opportunity to further advance his career, Walt moved to Southern Maryland in 1953 where he began his career with Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO). He married the love of his life, Norma Jean Timmons, on Nov. 26, 1953 and enjoyed 58 years of marriage until her passing in 2011.

In addition to his accomplished career at SMECO, Walt was very active in both professional and civic organizations. Some of the organizations in which he was actively involved include IEEE, a registered Professional Engineer, Director of the United Way of Charles County, member and past president of the Waldorf Lions Club, member and Past Master of St. Columba Masonic Lodge, member of Scottish Rite, Boumi Temple Shrine, and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and St. James Parish. He was also a Director of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, the Charles County Chamber of Commerce.

After 36 years of service wherein the cooperative grew into one of the largest rural electric cooperatives in the United States, Walt retired from SMECO in 1989 as the Executive Vice President. After retirement, Walt and Norma spent 15 years entertaining family and many friends at their residences in Heritage Harbor, Annapolis and Ocean City, where they enjoyed beautiful sunsets, the daily parade of boats returning from a day of fishing and walking.

Walt was a generous and loving man to his family and friends and was a great role model to many. He was appreciated for his gentle manner and sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Smith, and a sister Frances Anne Coulbourne. Walt is survived by children Jacqueline Hagan Smith and husband Jerry Hook of Royal Oak, Md., John Hagan Smith of Parkton, Md., and Kathy Smith Drohat and husband Greg of Edgewater, Md. Also surviving are grandchildren Michael and Brooke Hagan Smith of Parkton, Md. and Grant, Amanda and Jack Drohat of Edgewater, Md.

A memorial service and celebration of Walt’s life will be held Monday, Nov. 23, 2015. Additional details to follow. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. James’ Parish, 5757 Solomons Island Road, Lothian, Md. 20711.

Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings, Md.

Larry Vincent Widgeon

BERLIN — Larry Vincent Widgeon, age 74, passed away on Tuesday Sept. 15, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Larry V. Widgeon

A native of Berlin, he was the son of the late John Vincent and Hilda Mae (Pusey) Widgeon.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Judi, of 52 years, and his sisters, Anita Kay Dennis and Joyce Widgeon.

Larry is survived by his children, Melissa A. Widgeon of Berlin, Mark A. Widgeon and his wife Belle of Ocean Pines and L. Shawn Widgeon of Willards. He was an adored grandfather to Amanda, Jake, Jarrett, Joey and Katelyn. Larry is survived by three brothers, David, John Gilbert and Robert and their wives as well as numerous nieces and nephews and a host of longtime friends.

He was a master carpenter, owner of Widgeon Builders and specialized in historical renovations in his community. Larry enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1958 and was stationed in Newfoundland. When he came home, he married the love of his life. He was a charter member of Berlin Lion’s Club and Friendship United Methodist Church. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, westerns and fishing with his grandchildren and spending time with friends and family down to the river house. Larry will be greatly missed.

A joint graveside service will be held for both Larry and Judi at Evergreen Cemetery in Berlin on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015 at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Coastal Hospice P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, Md. 21802 or Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Md. 21811.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hastingsfuneralhome.net

Wendy Joan Bunting

OCEAN CITY — Wendy Joan Bunting, 46, of Ocean City, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.

Wendy J. Bunting

Born in Salisbury she was the daughter of the late Dr. Franklin Colligan and Diana Colligan.

She was a 1987 graduate of Parkside High School and a 1992 graduate of Salisbury State with a major in Psychology & a minor in English.

She is survived by her husband, Blaine Bunting, and her son, Hayden Bunting.

A private memorial service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Ocean City Fire Department and Emergency Medical Service.

Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, Md. 21804.  Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.

Dr. Nadine Harmon Clifton-Fears

BERLIN — Dr. Nadine Clifton-Fears, age 83, passed away on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury.

Dr. Nadine Clifton-Fears

Born in Milton, Del. on Jan. 23, 1932, she was the youngest child of Rouse C. Harmon (1889-1949) and Rose Taylor Harmon Porter (1892-1986). Nadine lived most of her life (from 1941 on) in the Berlin area. She lived in the same home (that her first husband built in 1951) for over 50 years.

She spent her youth living on various farms with her mother and dad. Her early education began in Delaware and culminated with graduation from Buckingham High School in Berlin in June of 1948. Shortly after the death of her father in June of 1949, Nadine married Harry Carlton Clifton (who died in 1986) on Dec. 24, 1949. They had two sons, Jeffery Dean (born in 1954) and Donald Gene (born in 1958). On June 20, 1990, Nadine married Frederick Humphries Fears, Sr. (who died in 2001).

In 1961, Nadine entered Salisbury State Teachers College (now Salisbury University). She graduated with BA degree in 1965 with a double major in geography and history. By 1971, she had earned her Masters of Education (M. Ed) degree. In September of 1965, she began her teaching career at Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin. She taught U.S. History, geography and various other Social Studies courses (including Advanced Placement World History for 13 years) during her 30 years at SDHS. She retired in June of 1995 after earning her Ed. D degree in 1992 from the University of Maryland at College Park.

Dr. Clifton-Fears held numerous assignments at SDHS besides just teaching. She was the Social Studies Chairperson for 20 years and Student Council sponsor for 7 years as well as a sponsor for many other clubs. She was also Chairperson of the Steering Committee for the 1985 Middle States Evaluation of SDHS. Over the years she supervised several student teachers too.

Dr. Clifton-Fears had many interests besides her educational pursuits. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, reading (especially biographies and historical novels), computer work, puzzles (especially crossword), walking, scrapbooking, and playing Scrabble. But most of all she loved to travel which greatly benefited her in her teaching profession. She had traveled to all fifty states (most of them several times each). She especially enjoyed her four motor home trips to Alaska in 1978, 1993, 1995, and 1999. She likewise had visited all the provinces of Canada (several many times each) and the Yukon Territory. Her last long motorhome trip was made in 2000 to Newfoundland. Overseas trips were made to Europe (1975), Tahiti, Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii (1984), China (1986), and the Caribbean area (1990).

Organizations that Dr. Clifton-Fears belonged to were the National Geographic Society (member for over 35 years), Geographic Society of SSC (received Geographic Award in 1965), Phi Alpha Theta, SSU Alumni, Worcester County Teachers Association, Maryland State Teachers Association, National Education, University of Maryland Alumni, Delta Kappa Gama, Stevenson Methodist Church, AARP, American Legion Auxiliary #123, and the Happy Timers.

Nadine is survived by her two sons, Jeffery Dean Clifton (Jayme B.) of Newark and Donald Gene Clifton of Berlin. She leaves behind three grandchildren, Christopher Alfred Clifton (Holly R.) of Panama City, Fla., Tracy Marie Davison (Jerry D.) of Berlin, and Emilee Nadine Snader and Richard of Bishopville, and an ex-daughter-in-law, Kimberly Hutson Choi of Berlin. There are four great grandchildren, Amaurie Lee Davison of Berlin, Rayna Nicole and Ross Carlton Clifton of Panama City, Fla., and Clifton Snader of Bishopville. There are numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition she is survived by two step-sons, Frederick H. Fears, Jr. (Scarlett) and Karl Fears (Linda), and two step-daughters, Lynn Fears Hastings MacGruder and Lisa Fears Bryant (John W). There are numerous step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.

Dr. Clifton-fears was preceded in death by both husbands, her parents, step-father (Fletcher Porter) in 1952 and siblings Russell Lee Harmon (1962), Evelyn Harmon Helkey Finsterwald (1974), Lawrence (Bill) Harmon, Sr. (1983), Frank (Jake) Harmon (2006) and Dollie Harmon Clifton (2010). Also one nephew, Lawrence Harmon, Jr., passed away in 2004.

A funeral service was held on Monday, Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Burbage Funeral home, 108 William St., Berlin, MD 21811. Rev. Henry Zollenhoffer officiated. Friends may call one hour prior to the service and from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday at the Burbage Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Coastal Hospice by the Lake, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md., 21894, or Boggs-Disharoon American Legion Auxiliary Post #123, 10111 Ocean City Blvd. Berlin Md. 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com

Michael John Murray

OCEAN CITY — Michael John Murray, age 63, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015 at his home in Ocean City.

Michael J. Murray

Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Joseph Thomas Murray, Sr. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Joseph Thomas Murray, Sr., and Phyllis Michel Murray. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. Murray, and daughter, Katie Murray of Baltimore. He is also survived by a brother, Joseph T. Murray, Jr., and his wife Sheila of Baltimore, and his sisters, Michelle and Patricia. He leaves several nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Buddy.

Mr. Murray was a graduate of John Carroll High School and had attended Baltimore Community College. He had been employed as an electrical engineer with BG&E in Baltimore, and later worked for the Town of Ocean City as a conductor on the Boardwalk tram. He had been a choir member and member of St. Michael the Arc Angel. He was also a member of the Chesapeake Commodore Club, Baltimore Yacht Club, was a Past Commodore of the Maryland Cruising Club, member of the Knights of Columbus, Cardinal Gibbons Council, St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Ocean City, and was an avid cyclist, Ravens and Orioles Fan.

A mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 at noon at St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Rev. John Lunness officiatef. Interment was private for the family. A donation in his memory may be made to St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 14401 Sinepuxent Ave. Ocean City, Md. 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com .

Francisco Remigio Ching

BERLIN — Francisco Remigio Ching “Fran”, age 86, died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Francisco Ching

Francisco was born in Quevedo, Ecuador, South America, the son of Segundo and Nalila Ching. He was educated in China but returned to Ecuador as a young man to help work his family’s banana plantation. In 1968, he immigrated to the United States, and in 1970 came to meet his future wife of 40 years working in her restaurant, the Samoa. Under the care of Chef Francisco, the Samoa rose to become one of Ocean City’s premier Chinese restaurants and remained so for 25 years.

Fran is survived by his current wife of three years, Li Ping Jian of Berlin. Also surviving is his former wife, Barbara, two sons, Paul Leung of West Ocean City and Mark Leung and his wife Julie of Princeton, N.J., and one daughter, Kimberly Hafid and her husband Brahim of Orlando Fla. There are eight grandchildren, Katherine and Sophia Leung, Nicholas, Megan and Natalie Leung, Ethan Chin, and Quais and Amirah Hafid.

A funeral service was held Oct. 7 at the Burbage Funeral Home, 108 William St. in Berlin. Interment followed in Sunset Memorial Park in Berlin. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com

Donald S. Brisbane

OCEAN PINES — Donald S. Brisbane, age 80, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015.

Donald S. Brisbane

Born in York, Pa., he was the son of the late Eugene Charles and Ruth Wolf Brisbane. He is survived by his beloved wife, Maxine Brisbane, and children, Scott Brisbane and his wife Pat of Dillsburg, Pa., Chris Brisbane and his wife Babs of Jim Thorpe, Pa., Craig Brisbane and his wife Karen, and Tom Brisbane and his wife Yesim of Middletown, Del. There are nine grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, with two more on the way. Preceding him in death was his first wife and mother of his children, Donna Welsh Brisbane.

Don had served in the United States Naval Reserves from 1952-1959. He was a graduate of William Penn High School and Penn State University. After obtaining his degree in engineering, he moved to the Philadelphia area to work for Elliott/Carrier designing thermal dynamic steam turbines, electric motors, and large gear reducers. In 1977, he started Brisbane Industrial Drive Company that his sons now operate. Don was very involved in industry associations and became President of the National Power Transmission Representative Association. In addition, he was instrumental in creating several small startup companies as diverse as mortuary products to real estate development. He was also involved with many charitable organizations and served as President of the Rotary Club in Jim Thorpe, Pa. and President of the Ocean Pines Kiwanis Club.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at 1:00 PM at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Ocean City. Pastor Harry Biles will officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. A donation in his memory may be made to the Ocean Pines/Ocean City Kwanis Foundation for Youth Scholarships, 23 Ocean Parkway, Berlin, Md. 21811 or St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Building Fund, 10301 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Md. 21842. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com

Judith Anne Kolarik

BERLIN — Judith Anne Kolarik, age 68, of Berlin, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 at Berlin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born in Baltimore and was the daughter of Jeanne C. (Hotem) Kolarik and the late Frank J. Kolarik.

Judith was a graduate of Mercy High School in Baltimore and the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She was an Army veteran and served two tours in Vietnam as a M.A.S.H. nurse. She formerly worked as a nurse at Atlantic General Hospital and was a member of Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City, God’s Helping Hands and the Powellville VFW.

She is survived by her mother, Jeanne C. Kolarik of Ocean City; four brothers, Frank J. Kolarik III of Baltimore, Stephen W. Kolarik of Bishopville, Thomas R. Kolarik of Newark and Christopher M. Kolarik of Bishopville; two sisters, Jeanne F. Verdecchia of Simsbury, Conn. and Mary V. Wallace of Ocean City; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Craig Theobald.

A Mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. Friends may call an hour before the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1800 M Street Northwest, Suite B50 North, Washington, D.C. 20036.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hastingsfuneralhome.net

Mary Therese Helene Danilowicz

OCEAN CITY — Mary Therese Helene Danilowicz, 87 died on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 at her home in Ocean City.

Mary Danilowicz

Born in Flushing, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late William D.J. McCarthy and Mary Cecilia Fitzpatrick McCarthy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Danilowicz in 1990. Surviving are her grandson, Shane Steinhoff; great grandchildren, Shana Steinhoff, Theresa Smith, Tiffany Smith, and Destiny Smith; a sister-in-law, Michelle Pritchard of Las Vegas, Nev.; nephews, Michael McCarthy, and Robert Kellner both of Levittown, N.Y.; and God-daughter, Veronica Stein of Herndon, Va. She leaves several nieces and nephews and dear friends. Also preceding her in death were her daughter, Mary Therese Steinhoff; a grandson, Kerry Smith; her sister, Elizabeth McCarthy; and brothers, William and Vincent McCarthy.

Helene was a high school graduate of the Mary Louis Academy in New York and attended New York University and Columbia University in New York. She later studied at the Barbizon School of Modeling and Patricia Stevens Career College and Lacaze Academy, in Washington, DC where she ultimately became director of Barbizon and director and owner of Patricia Stevens Career College. Her esteemed career included fashion modeling and leadership in etiquette, and social graces for elite political figures that included several First Ladies, Senator’s and Congressmen’s families as well as high profile corporations in New York City and Washington DC. She was selected to pioneer fashion and high style in the infancy of television and appeared in numerous top TV shows including “The Ed Sullivan Show”, “Kraft Theater”, “The Don Ameche Show” and “Break the Bank” as well as popular commercials. Her modeling career included leading fashion magazines and billboards and worked for leading fashion designers including Dior, Oleg Cassini and Hattie Carnegie. She also appeared on Broadway in shows such as “Kiss Me Kate,” “Guys and Dolls” and many off Broadway shows, which led to directing as well as performing. In 1980, she was a columnist for the Salisbury Times “Looking Great” and became a writer and lecturer.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 3:30 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Interment followed in Sunset Memorial Park in Berlin. A donation in her memory may be made to: Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan., 66675. Letters of condolence may be sent to: www.burbagrfuneralhome.com

James Andrew Farley

OCEAN CITY — James Andrew Farley, 59, of West Ocean City, beloved father, son, brother and friend, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 in his parents’ home.

James was born in Alexandria, Va. and later settled and raised a family in West Ocean City. James will be remembered for his contagious smile and fun-loving nature, for his love of cars and Harley Davidson motorcycles, for grilling steaks and burgers for friends and family and being able to repair just about anything.

James is survived by son, James Edward Farley of West Ocean City; parents, Robert and Elaine Farley of West Ocean City; brother, Alan and wife Faith Farley of Concord, Va.; sisters, Helena Russell of Fredericksburg, Va. and Joanne Farley of West Ocean City; nieces, Jaime Russell and Katherine Love; nephew, Benjamin Farley; great-nieces, Abigail Russell and Hannah Love; and many friends.

A celebration of James’ life will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Department, Station 5, 10124 Keyser Point Road in West Ocean City. Online Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.boundsfuneralhome.com

Kevin J. ‘KC” Colgan

BERLIN — Kevin J. “KC” Colgan, age 59, of Berlin died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.

KC Colgan

He was born in Philadelphia, Pa. and was the son of Joseph T. Colgan Jr. and the late Alice (Cooke) Colgan.

KC had been a salesman for Pittsville Motors in Pittsville and was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Ocean Pines and the Ocean City Pleasure Club. He was a fearless fisherman and a lover of life and a huge supporter of Berlin and Stephen Decatur sports.

He is survived by his father, Joseph T. Colgan Jr. of Berlin; his wife, Jennifer L. Colgan of Berlin; a son, Sean J. Colgan of Berlin; a daughter, Kaitlyn “Katie” L. Colgan of California; three sisters, Lisa M. Houck of Severna Park, Md., Joanne M. Mold of Palm Coast, Fla. and Kathy D. Rawling of Belair, Md.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 17 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Ocean Pines with Rev. Leonard Downs officiating. Friends may call on Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “KC Kids Fund” at PNC Bank, 23 Juneway Lane, Berlin, Md. 21811 or the American Cancer Society, 1315 Mt. Hermon Rd., Suite D, Salisbury, Md. 21804.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hastingsfuneralhome.net.

Mary Dorothy Kruger

OCEAN PINES — Mary Dorothy Kruger, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family.

Mary Kruger

Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Ethel Adreon. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, James P. Kruger, Jr. in 1991. Surviving are her children, Maria E. Kruger Hicken and her husband Gary of Taneytown, Md.; James P. Kruger, III and his wife Mary Kathleen of Ellicott City, Md.; Charles A. Kruger, Sr. and his wife Mary Theresa of Parsonsburg, Md.; Mary Dorothy Kruger Garrish and her husband Bryan of Ellicott City; Theresa Kruger Lank and her husband Dana of Willards; and Paula J. Kruger Willison and her husband Randy of Berlin. She was an adored grandmother to 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Mrs. Kruger owned and operated Kruger‘s Cottages in West Ocean City along with her husband for many years. After her husband’s death in 1991, she began a second career as a line dancing instructor at Northside Park for the Ocean City Department of Recreation and Parks. She decided to “activate instead of vegetate.” Dottie fostered many long-term friendships. She enjoyed bus trips, trips to the casino, and playing Texas Holdem and Pinochle with her many friends. She bowled for many years. Dottie was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. She was awarded the Key to Ocean City three times and she was named Senior Volunteer of the Year by Ocean City Recreation and Parks in 2007. Mayor Rick Meehan declared January 30, 2007 as “Dot Kruger Day” to honor her tireless volunteer service to the senior community.

Most of all Dot loved her big family. They were the focal point of her life. She always had time to teach, hug, and love all of her family members. Her compassion, wisdom, and her strong Catholic faith are her legacy. She was known as Mom, Mother, Mil, Mother-in Law, Miss Dot, Mommie, Grandmom, MeMaw, MeMom, Grandma, and Grams. She loved all of her names.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. Rev. Stanislao Esposito will officiate. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park near Berlin. A donation in her memory may be made to Coastal Hospice, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Andrew Anthony Szypula

BERLIN — Andrew Anthony Szypula, age 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 at the Berlin Nursing and Rehab Center.

Andrew A. Szypula

Born in Poznan, Poland, he was the son of the late Antoni Szypula and Kazimiera Jurczynska Szypula. He is survived by his beloved sweetheart of over 40 years, Marie Leek of Berlin. Also surviving are his children, Karen Shipula of Byfield, Mass., Peter Shipula of Fremont, N.H., and Mark Szypula of Oak Harbor, Wash. There are five grandchildren, Alicia Shipula, Jorden Szypula, Austen Szypula, Whitney Szypula and Cydney Szypula. Also surviving is a sister, Barbara Weglarz and her husband Stephen Weglarz, Sr. of Lynn, Mass., and nieces and nephews, Mary, Stephen Jr., Michael, John, Caroline and Kasia.

Mr. Szypula was a graduate of Worcester Polytechnical Institute in Worcester, Mass. He was an Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Veteran who was later employed as a Marine Engineer with Bethlehem Steel. He was a member of the Ocean City Knights of Columbus and an avid fisherman whose infectious personality and passion for life inspired his family and others fortunate enough to know him.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to American Cancer Society 1138 Parsons Road Salisbury, Md. 21801. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com

Erma Ruth Davis

BISHOPVILLE — Erma Ruth Davis, age 87, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 at the home of her daughter.

Born in Haddonfield, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Russell and Margaret Oakely McCabe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Davis in 1989, and her son, Robert W. Davis, Jr. in 2001. She is survived by her daughter, RoxAnne Davis Williams and her husband Roland of Bishopville; a son, Michael Davis of Bishopville; and a daughter-in-law, Connie Davis of Millsboro, Del. There are eight grandchildren, René Davis Pusey, Christine Davis, Beau Williams, Jennifer Davis O’Brien, Eric Williams, Ashley Davis, Corey Davis and Kyle Davis. Also surviving are five great-grandchildren, Karin Pusey, Trevor Pusey, Liam O’Brien, Cody Cowden and Finn O’Brien. She leaves her special friends Margaret and Harry Hammond and Teresa and Allison Willing.

Mrs. Davis had worked as a bookkeeper for Phillips Cannery and later for the Harrison Group before becoming a library secretary at Stephen Decatur Middle School. She had a great love for birds as well as history and reading. She was a member of the Showell United Methodist Church, and Charter member of the Showell Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the hospice nurses and care givers who cared for Erma.

Cremation followed her death. A memorial service will be announced at a future date. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory may be made to: Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733. Salisbury, Md. 21804, or to the Showell Volunteer Fire Co., Ambulance Fund 11620 Worcester Hwy., Showell, Md. 21862, or Showell United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 55, Showell, Md. 21862. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com

Nancy Vaile Allan

OCEAN CITY – On October 16, 2015, Nancy Vaile Allan (Nee Wilkerson) died.

She was the beloved wife of the late Alexander Gardner Allan; devoted mother of Bonnie Vaile Mitrecic of Ocean City and stepmother of James H. Allan and his wife Dorothy of Columbia, Md. She was the loving grandmother of Joseph Mitrecic and his wife Sheryl, Jonathan Mitrecic and his wife Carolyn, both of Ocean City and Julia G. Allan of Columbia, Md,; great grandmother of Jacob, Madison, Sara and Jillian Mitrecic all of Ocean City.

Mrs. Allan was born on July 20, 1925 in Brooklyn Park, Md. She attended Glen Burnie High School and upon graduation began employment with Armco Steel. Mrs. Allan advanced in her career at Armco and became the executive secretary to the president of the company. She remained in that position until her retirement.

Mrs. Allan retired with her husband Alex to Ocean City and enjoyed many years there. Mrs. Allan and her husband were long standing members of the well-known Dunes Club and made many life time friends there.  They were both very active and enjoyed meeting with friends and entertaining. They also enjoyed travelling and owned a home in Florida where they spent many winters.

Mrs. Allan was an avid animal lover and as such supported many animal charities. She was especially fond of cats and adopted many during her lifetime.

A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Visitation with family from 12-1 p.m. with the service at 1 p.m. Reverend William Sterling will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her name to Coastal Hospice at the Ocean, 10441 Racetrack Road, Unit 6, Ocean City, Md. 21842.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com

Jimmie Grant Roberts, III

STEVENSVILLE, Md. — Jimmie Grant Roberts, III “Bub,” age 21, died Saturday as a result of injuries sustained in a timbering accident.

Jimmie Grant Roberts, III

Born in Annapolis, he was the son of Jimmie Grant, Jr. and Tracy Leigh Roberts. He is survived by three sisters, Ashley Lynn Roberts-Lamb of Centreville, Md., Victoria Nicole Roberts and Samantha Noel Roberts, both of Stevensville, Md., his lifelong friend, Matthew Crim of Stevensville, a niece, Harleigh Lamb of Centreville, and a maternal grandfather, Francis Phipps of Church Creek, Md. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather and grandmother, Jimmie and Emily Roberts, and a maternal grandmother, Mildred Phipps.

Fishing, hunting and family were Bub’s life. He lived and breathed the salt and mountain air. His most memorable and happiest times in life were chasing marlin or bucks and sitting around a campfire in the hills of West Virginia with family and friends that mean the world to him. He was the light of everyone’s life, and the heart of his family. He had a special way of gracing everyone he met with happiness. His smile and humor was contagious. No matter the situation, Bub could bring a smile to your face. Bub was known for his loving teddy bear hugs and wide-open arms. He had a special way of touching the hearts of anyone he met.

He was a passionate member of the Recreational Fishing Alliance, the Billfish Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, National Rifle Association and the Ocean City Marlin Club. Bub studied at Anne Arundel Community College. He was owner/operator of Blue Boys, Inc., a warehouse wholesaler and retailer of industrial equipment. He was working toward his goal of owning and operating a site work company. Bub was building the foundation of his construction career clearing trees, stump grinding, hauling, rigging, maintenance, landscaping, moving, towing, and marine sales. He took on any task that he was offered as an opportunity to gain experience for his career and to lend a helping hand. Most would agree he was the most hard-working man, going above and beyond to take care of his family.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home, 108 William St., Berlin. Friends may visit on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. and again on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be private for the family.

A donation in his memory may be made to Ducks Unlimited, One Waterfowl Way, Memphis, Tenn, 38120. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com

Larry Lee Lewis

OCEAN CITY — Larry Lee Lewis, age 70, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21st, 2015 at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore.

Larry Lee Lewis

He was the son of the late Charles W. Lewis, Sr. and Pauline “Wink” Lewis of Ocean City. Born April 4, 1945 and raised on Talbot St., Ocean City, he was the son-in-law of Helen M. Ashley and the late Joseph D. Ashley of Pocomoke City. He was predeceased by his brother, Charles W. Lewis, Jr. (Billy), and sister-in-law, Linda.

Larry is survived by his wife of 46 years, Linda L Lewis; one brother, George E. Lewis and wife Anne of Bishopville; sisters-in-law, Joanmarie Creasy (Clinton) of Snow Hill and Gale Davis (Jay) of Berlin; brother-in-laws, J. Wayne Ashley (Janya) and Dale Ashley (Carminda) both of Pocomoke City; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Larry was a graduate of Stephen Decatur, Class of 1964. Growing up, he worked beach stands in Ocean City. Following high school his career work included White’s Construction, Ocean City’s initial ambulance services from 1968-1971, Worcester County Roads, then returning to work with the Town of Ocean City Public Works for 45 years retiring in 2010.

When first created, Larry was one of the very first O.C. Fire Cadets and later assisted to maintain the young cadet program which still exists today. He became a full O.C. Volunteer Fire Company active member in May 1964 and after many years of service held the rank of Lieutenant, was still an active Fire Police member, and honored Gold Badge member giving 43 years of continued service up until his passing. Larry was very proud of being a fireman and his Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company. Later in life he particularly enjoyed being part of Fire Station 5 near his home in West Ocean City.

Larry was also a member of the Sons of the American Legion, #166 and member of the Salisbury Moose Lodge. In retirement, Larry loved working in his yard and flower gardens, enjoyed watching the old westerns on TV, going to the beach with friends and family, decorating their home for all holidays, attending fire company meetings and events including volunteering his time for others and helping to cook at the Showell Volunteer Fire Company’s Spring and Fall Gun Bash Fund Raising Events.

Larry had many wonderful memories of special friends and family that he really loved.

Services were held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the OCVFC Station 5 Fund, 1409 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, Md. 21842. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com

Ramona Elizabeth Cropper Glen

PITTSVILLE — Ramona Elizabeth Cropper Glen, 64, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015.

Ramona Glen

Mona was born on Nov. 29, 1950, daughter of the late Ed and Ruth Cropper. She is survived by her husband, Fred Glen; son Richard Cropper and wife Kim; daughters Grace Glen, Rebecca Carro and husband Travis; and seven grandchildren. Two grandchildren preceded her in death.

Mona is also survived by two brothers, Jay Cropper and Punkin Cropper, and a sister, Sandy Elliot and husband Walter.

Mona graduated from Stephen Decatur High School, Class of 1968. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Mona’s wishes were to donate her body to science. A memorial service will be at a later date.

Her family said, “Her wings were ready but our hearts were not.”

Donald Leroy Merriman

OCEAN PINES — Donald Leroy Merriman, age 90, died on Oct. 27, 2015 at his home.

Donald L. Merriman

Born in Mount Washington, Md., he was the son of the late John and Jeanette Shoul Merriman. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Connie Dyche Merriman, and children, Denton Lee Merriman and his wife Karen of McSherrystown, Pa. and Dawn Lacey Merriman of Ocean City. There are six grandchildren, Christopher, Michael, William, and Grace Ellinghaus, and Bryan and Steven Merriman. Preceding him in death were his brothers, Jack C. Merriman, Robert Merriman, and William Merriman, and sisters Anna Merriman and Marjorie Winger.

Mr. Merriman was a United States Navy Veteran, serving in World War II and the Korean War. He attended Princeton University, Columbia University and was a graduate of William and Mary College. He was also a graduate of the University of Maryland, School of Law. Later he founded the law firm, Merriman and Mann. He was a member of American Legion Post # 183 in Parkville and volunteered at Stella Maris. Donald loved music and was a fine trumpeter.

Cremation followed his death. No formal services are planned locally. Inurment will be in Druid Ridge Cemetery, Pikesville at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in his memory to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21804. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Donald Gregory Scullen, Jr.

OCEAN CITY — Donald Gregory Scullen, Jr. age 70, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake.

Donald G. Scullen

Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Donald G. Scullen, Sr. and Lillian Dubkowski Scullen. He is survived by his wife, Olga M. Scullen “Sue,” and sons, Donald G. Scullen, III and his wife Jamie of Millsboro, Del. and Ronald Scullen of Three Springs, Pa. There are four grandchildren, Sean McCrystal, Kaleb Scullen, Ava Bittner and Kaden Scullen. Also surviving are his brothers, Phillip Keller and his wife Donna of Baltimore, Keith Keller of Baltimore and his sisters, Patricia Kirby of Baltimore, Ann Seglinski of Baltimore and Nancy McLaughlin of New Bern, N.C. He leaves several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Scullen had served in the United States Army. He was a bricklayer by trade, owning and operating his own business. Upon retiring, he and his family moved to Ocean City in 1993. He enjoyed doing small repairs for his neighbors and loved to go crabbing.

A memorial service was held on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. A donation in his memory may be made to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com

Wanda Littleton Dero

BERLIN — Wanda Littleton Dero, age 72, passed peacefully Nov. 1, 2015 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, after a courageous 11-year battle with cancer.

Wanda L. Dero

Born in Berlin, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Loretta Quillen Littleton. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Tom Dero; her son, Chris Dero and his wife Yoshie; granddaughter, Kayla; brother Brent Littleton of Berlin; special niece, Jessica Holloway and her friend Jon; great niece and nephew Savannah and Jace; and dear cousins Billie Rae, Pat and Norma. There are numerous in-laws and friends.

Wanda was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School Class of 1962 and had attended the University of Maryland. She had worked at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department for several years and later worked with Norman Cathell, Sr. Insurance Company in West Ocean City for over 30 years. She was a member of Stevenson United Methodist Church in Berlin and member of the Ocean City Lioness Club for thirty plus years. She loved bowling, golfing, playing cards, was a great cook and was passionate about her cross-stitch projects.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Jon Hill will officiate.

A donation in her memory may be made to the Wanda L. Dero Memorial Fund, C/O Bank of Ocean City, 627 William St. Berlin, Md. 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com

Anna Anderson

OCEAN PINES — Anna Anderson, age 71, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 at her home.

Born in Germany of Ukranian descent, she was the daughter of the late Wasyl and Anastasia Caryk Oleksiuk.

Anna Anderson

She is survived by her husband, Thomas E. Hunter, Jr., and children, Eric J. Anderson and his wife Kitty, Christopher Anderson and his spouse Hampton Tucker, Matthew Anderson and his wife Anna, and Paul Anderson and his wife Erin. She was an adored grandmother to six grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers, Bohdan Oleksiuk and his wife Rebecca, Michael Oleksiuk and his wife Marcella, and sisters, Parasia Oleksiuk and Marusia Oleksiuk. She leaves many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Anna immigrated with her parents to the USA in 1949. She grew up in the Baltimore neighborhood of Canton and attended IND and Strayer Business School. After working at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, she volunteered for the Peace Corps and served in Nepal.

Anna married Thomas in 1971, and the family moved to Berlin in 1978 where they acquired and ran a poultry farm. She participated in the Worcester Chorale and local politics. Her hobbies included cooking, gardening, traveling, and reading. Anna’s greatest joys involved taking care of family and friends and making everyone laugh.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church near Ocean Pines. Interment will be private for the family. A donation in her memory may be sent to: www.curepsp.org.

Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com

Patricia Bowen Jacobs

OCEAN CITY — Patricia “Pat” Bowen Jacobs, 75, of Ocean City, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.

Pat Jacobs

Born in Newark, she was the daughter of the late Pauline Quillen Bowen and Robins Bowen. She worked for several years at the Post Office in Berlin and Salisbury and later purchased the Minit Market in Ocean City along with her late husband, Curtis B. Jacobs.

Patricia was a loving mother of three children, Douglas C. Jacobs and his wife Paula, Lisa Harrington and her husband Mark and Dawn Spadin and her husband Todd. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Mark Harrington, II, Chad Harrington, Megan Harrington, JT Spadin, Ryan Spadin, Brooke Spadin, Heather Shah, Melanie Dickerson, Amanda Jacobs and Zachary Jacobs; five great-grandchildren; several nieces; and other family.

In addition to her parents and late husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Eleanor Bowen Wainwright.

A Graveside Service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 at Bowens Cemetery, Newark. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Richard A. Henson Cancer Center C/O Peninsula Regional Medical Center, 100 East Carroll Street, Salisbury, Md. 21801.

Online Condolences may be shared with the family at www.boundsfuneralhome.com

Patricia Joyce Canard

BERLIN — Patricia Joyce Canard, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015 at her home.

She was born on Jan. 29, 1937 in Brookhaven, Miss. She was the daughter of the late William and Bernita Watkins.

Patricia Canard

Mrs. Canard attended Humes High School with the late Elvis Presley. She loved the Redskins, Orioles, babysitting children of all ages like Elizabeth Bea Mason’s daughter, duckpin bowling, the Manning brothers, but most of all her family and puppy Wags. She was a longtime member of the Sigma Beta National Sorority and the Community Church at Ocean Pines. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Mrs. Canard is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, James E. Canard Jr. of Berlin, and children, Rita M. Perry of Beltsville, Richard E. Canard and his wife Laurie Campbell of Lancaster, Pa., and James W. Canard and his wife Annette of Raleigh, N.C. There are 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah L. Hindi; her brother, Billy N. Watkins; brother-in-law, Roger L. Canard; and her granddaughter, Muna A. Hindi. Also surviving is her loving sister, Mattie Crawley; sister-in-law, Betzi Medis-Canard; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

A celebration of her life will be held at the Community Church at Ocean Pines on a date to be determined. She will be laid to rest in the company of her family at the Marshall Cemetery in Marshall, Va. A donation in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Stephany A. Lasowski

REISTERSTOWN — Stephany A. Lasowski, age 99, passed away from natural causes to rest in peace on Nov. 7, 2015 in Reisterstown. She would have been 100 years young on Nov. 23.

She was born in Utica, N.Y. the daughter of Stanley and Anna Kowal and lived in New York Mills, N.Y. and Mohawk, N.Y., until 1989 upon the death of her beloved husband, William J. Lasowski, who she had married in 1946.

She then moved to Ocean City where she enjoyed the beach life until 2006 when she moved to Reisterstown in declining health. She was predeceased by her one sister and five brothers along with one sister-in-law and four brothers-in-law. She is survived by her son, William, and his wife Melvia, and step-children Tasha and Michelle as well as her brother-in-law Robert Lasowski and numerous nieces and nephews. In accordance with her wishes a family burial and military ceremony will take place at her final resting place in the Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery in Reisterstown, Md.

Joseph A. Flicop

BERLIN — Professor Joseph A. Flicop, 83, former resident of Maryland, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 18, 2015.

Joseph Flicop

He was born in Boston, Mass. and will always be the world’s greatest Boston Red Sox fan. A proud veteran of the US Navy, he served in Korea and Vietnam and after his military service received his PhD at Harvard in political science and U.S. history. He then worked as a Foreign Service officer with the US embassy.

A loving family man, he raised his children in Annapolis and worked as a full professor. After retiring, he moved to Ocean City with his family and moved to Cocoa Beach four years ago. He loved the beach, the Red Sox and his three grandchildren.

Everyone who had the privilege and honor to meet him says he was the most caring loving person and the greatest man who ever lived, a true family man.

Mr. Flicop is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Evelyn Flicop; his three children, son, Paul Flicop, daughter, Norma Flicop and daughter, Sharon Flicop Weker; and three wonderful grandchildren, Matthew Montalbano, Melanie Engle and Tara Weker. His family was the light of his life.

You may sign Joseph’s guest book at www.beckmanwilliamson.com.

Joyce Catherine Jensen

OCEAN VIEW, Del. — Joyce Catherine Jensen (nee-Slechta) passed away on Nov. 21, 2015.

Joyce Catherine Jensen

Originally from Baltimore, she graduated from Patterson High School. She was an administrative assistant at Johns Hopkins, School of Medicine, until she retired and moved to Ocean View, Del.

She is survived by her son, Eric-John Jensen; a daughter, Karen Schuler; a sister, Linda Urban; a brother, Charles Slechta; and devoted friend, Jack Strauch. She has seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Monday, Dec. 7, 2015 at noon in the chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Road, Ocean View, Del. 19970. Friends and family may begin to call at 11 a.m. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Joyce’s memory to the Worcester County Humane Society, PO Box 48, Berlin, Md. 21811.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com

Bertha Ann Ginnavan

OCEAN CITY — Bertha Ann Ginnavan, age 90, passed on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore.

Bertha A. Ginnavan

Born in Brooklyn, Md. on Dec, 30, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Thomas McCall and Bertha Mae Pitts McCall. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Gordon Ginnavan, Sr. in 2010. She is survived by her son, Calvin Gordon Ginnavan, Jr. and his wife Carol, and a daughter Gail Fowler and her husband Tommy, all of Ocean City. There are three grandchildren, Erin Sieber and her husband TD, Bryan Ginnavan and his wife Amy and Kevin Ginnavan and his fiancée Allison Thomas. There are three great grandchildren, Logan Ginnavan, Chase Ginnavan and Flynn Sieber.

Formerly of Randallstown, Md., Mrs. Ginnavan had been an assistant librarian. She had worked for many years in the hospitality industry. She was the owner and operator of the Cabana Motel, Stonehaven Apartments, Colonel Arms Apartments and Ocean Wave Apartments. She was devoted to her family and her church.

She was a bright smiling face in Ocean City since 1964 and truly enjoyed eating at her favorite local restaurants. She was a true matriarch who lived and breathed for her family. She was honest, sincere and very hard working; a role model to so many that knew her. Her generosity has impacted many lives. To say she will be missed is an understatement.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. A private graveside service for family will be held on Wednesday at Lake View Cemetery in Eldersburg, Md. Donations may be made to Coastal Hospice, P. O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21804, Worcester Gold, or Worcester County Humane Society, P. O. Box 48, Berlin, Md. 21811. Letters of condolence may be made to www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Dorothy Curran Villani

OCEAN CITY — Dorothy Curran Villani, age 89, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.

Dorothy C. Villani

Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Bartholomew Curran, Sr. and Anna Virginia Mueller Curran. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Anthony J. Villani, Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Constance Villani LeCompte and her husband Michael LeCompte of South Point and her loving grand dogs; a son, Anthony J. Villani, Jr. and his wife Suzanne Woodfin Villani; and grandchildren Anthony J. Villani III, Wright W. Villani and Virginia C. Villani, all of Richmond, Va. Also surviving is a brother, Joseph Curran of Berlin, and numerous nieces and nephews. Her brother, Bartholomew Curran, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Villani was a graduate of Holy Cross School and St. Patrick’s Academy in Washington, D.C. She had worked as a secretary for the C&P Telephone Company in Washington, D.C. and sang in their Glee Club. She also had worked in the U. S. House of Representatives.

She joined the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary in 1950, and was a member of the American Legion Post #166 Ladies Auxiliary, the Ocean City Women’s Club, and charter member of the Ocean City Lioness Club. Trained in piano and voice, she sang for over 60 years, lending her voice to entertain at Walter Reed Hospital and the U.S.O. during World War II in Washington, D.C. as well as the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, receiving an award for over 20 years of service. She also sang at St. Mary’s Star-of-the Sea and St. Paul’s by-the Sea choirs. She was an inspiration to her family and friends saying often that “an education was key to a successful life and any time you get an opportunity to learn and travel then take it.” She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Ocean City.

A funeral service was held Nov. 30 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Co., P.O. Box 27, Ocean City, Md. 21843 or to the Delmarva Discovery Center, 2 Market St., Pocomoke City, Md. 21851.

Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.BurbageFuneralHome.com.

Glenn Herbert Nagy

BERLIN — Glenn Herbert Nagy, “Pop-Pop,” age 59, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.

Glenn H. Nagy

Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late John Nagy. He is survived by his mother, Thelma Nagy of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; former wife Tammie Nagy, mother of his children; children, Brandon Nagy and his wife Alyssa of Redwood, Calif. and Lauren Nagy of West Ocean City; and two step-children, Brant Cassell and his wife Tabbetha of Naperville, Ill., and Justin Cassell and his wife Tiffany of Ocean Pines. There are six grandchildren, Natalie Butner, Alexis Cassell, Kaitlyn Cassell, Logan Cassell, Zachary Cassell, and Garrett Cassell. Also surviving is a brother, David Nagy and his wife Jerry of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and a host of friends. He also leaves behind his beloved companion and best friend of 24 years, Nancy Cassell.

Mr. Nagy had owned and operated Glenn’s Technical Service, which specialized in HVAC-refrigeration and gas piping. He had been an official with Bayside football for 25 years and was a member of the Berlin Lions Club. Glenn was a die-hard Redskins fan and famous for his favorite quote, “Never Give Up!”

Cremation followed his death. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 at Whisker’s Bar and Grill in Ocean Pines from 1 until 4 p.m. Donations may be made to the Glenn H. Nagy Memorial Fund. c/o PNC Bank, 11045 Racetrack Rd., Berlin, Md. 21811.

Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com .

E.C. “Al” Alcantara

DURHAM, N.C. — E.C. “Al” Alcantara, 85, of Durham. passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015.

E.C. Alcantara

He lived in Durham for 10 years coming from Ocean City. He was the son of the late Cyril Alcantara and Josephine Sobieski Alcantara.

Mr. Alcantara was a member of the Elks Club in Ocean City, Lion’s Club in Bel-Air, Md. and the 50-50 Club in Durham. He was of the Catholic faith.

Mr. Alcantara was a loving husband and father. He was president of Eastern Stainless Steel in Essex, Md. Mr. Alcantara was preceded in death by his sister, Charlotte Szukiewicz, and a nephew, Jimmy Szukiewicz.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Doris Alcantara; son, Victor Alcantara; daughter, Joyce Alcantara Knox; grandchildren, Courtney Mills, Morgan Sears and husband Brent; and nieces and nephews, JoAnn Nugent, Raymond Szukiewicz, Richard Szukiewicz and JC Szukiewicz.

Memorial services will be held at a later time. Hudson Funeral Home will be assisting the family. Online condolences can be made at www.hudsonfuneralhome.com.

Gail Joan Hoff

KEY LARGO, Fla. — Gail Joan Hoff, 68, died Tuesday Dec. 1, 2015 in her Key Largo, Fla. home from complications related to her COPD. Gail died peacefully with her longtime life partner by her side.

Gail J. Hoff

She leaves her daughter and only child, Sherri Le Pelrine (Johnson) and her husband James of Doral, Fla.; granddaughters, USCG Petty Officer 3rd Class Ivy Shara Summers of Sitka, Alaska, and Erin Veronica Pelrine of Doral, Fla. She also leaves her longtime boyfriend, William (Kerby) Kerr of Brigantine, N.J. and Key Largo, Fla.

Born in Wilmington, Del. the daughter of Elsie Wheatley and Raymond Wheatman. Gail enjoyed her time sunning on the beach, cooking for her family and friends, and dancing. She worked many years as a waitress throughout her life in the Florida Keys including Little Italy in Layton and The Islander and The Trading Post in Islamorada. She also worked at several restaurants throughout the state of Maryland in her earlier years including the Mount Vernon Club in Baltimore, and the Chatham Lounge in Ellicott City.

A private memorial service will be held at her home for family members. Memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or your local Humane Society. 

Paul Anthony Meredith

OCEAN CITY — Paul Anthony “Tony” or “Uncle Tony” Meredith, age 72, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 at his home.

Born in Baltimore City, he was the son of the late Earnest Joseph Meredith and Doris Whiteford Meredith. He is survived by his brothers, William Meredith of Ocean City, Denis C. Meredith and his wife Karen of Churchville, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Mr. Meredith was co-owner of a Security business along with his twin brother, William. He was a member of the Ducks Unlimited and a former member of the Ocean City Golf Club. Tony enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date by the family. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Francis Xavier Donohue

OCEAN VIEW — In the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2015, Francis Xavier Donohue passed away at his home in Ocean View, Del.

He was born on March 9, 1932 in Baltimore. He was the son of the late John and Agnes Donohue. He graduated from Calvert Hall in 1950 with perfect attendance as well as straight A’s. He joined the Navy in 1950 and served for four years during the Korean War. From 1958 to 1960, he attended Loyola College. In 1960, he married Eleanore Albers.

Francis worked at ADT until his retirement in 1991. He volunteered for 25 years at the Cockeysville Recreation Department and 25 years after his retirement at the Ocean City Recreation Department. For his volunteer work in Ocean City, he received the Key to the City.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving son, Patrick Joseph Donohue; his grandson, Michael Francis Donohue, Jr.; his brother, Jack Donohue; and brother-in-law, Robert Morris.

Francis is survived by his wife of 55 years, Eleanore Teresa Donohue (nee Albers); his children, Michael Francis Donohue, Sr (Kim), Jean Marie Cochran (Jeff), Brian John Donohue, and Timothy Keith Donohue (Deborah); a sister, Mary Adele Morris; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many sister and brother-in-law’s, nieces and nephews.

Services were held. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Francis’s memory to St. Ann’s Catholic Church at the above address.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Randolph Allen McCabe, Sr.

HARBESON, Del. — Randolph “Randy” Allen McCabe, Sr., of Harbeson, Del. passed away on Monday, Dec. 7, 2015.

He was born July 27, 1963 the son of Etta Wells Ritter of Harbeson and Ralph McCabe of Snow Hill. Randy was a hard worker for Mountaire Farms in Millsboro, Del. He was a member of the Improved Order of Red Men of Delaware, Indian River Tribe #37.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Sherri Parsons McCabe. Sherri is the daughter of Howard “Bud” and Jacqui Ritter of Harbeson. He is also survived by his children, Randolph Allen “Chubby” McCabe, Jr and his wife Kate, Natasha Saintil and husband Evens, David Parsons and his wife Sylvia, Eddie “Stick” Sears and Savanna Sears; his siblings, Brad Ritter and his wife Laura, Mary Baugh Ritter Beuchler and her husband Kevin, Ralph McCabe and his wife Ronda, Robert McCabe and his wife Brooke, Brenda and Eva McCabe; a brother-in-law, Michael Parsons; and a sister-in-law, Angie Hastings and her husband Jason.

Randy was very proud of his grandchildren, Deshawn McCabe, Bryce and Nayla Saintil. He was loved by his several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Randy was preceded in death by Bert Ritter.

A memorial service was held Dec. 12 at the Red Men’s Fraternal Home in Lewes, Del.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Meals on Wheels, 32409 Lewes-Georgetown Hwy, Lewes, Del. 19958.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Michele Cheree Hogsett

MILLSBORO, Del. — Michele Cheree Hogsett (DJ Siren), age 41 of Millsboro, Del., passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Del.

She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 and fought fiercely until she won her fight and claimed her reward in Heaven. “She’ll see us where the ocean meets the sky.”

She was born Feb. 9, 1974 in Richmond, Va. and lived in Lacey Spring, Va. with her parents, Wilmer and Dian Davis. She graduated from Broadway High School in Virginia in 1992 and her love and compassion for animals led her to earn a Vet Tech degree from Del-Tech in 2005.

Michele was a renowned DJ and lead singer for the band Semiblind and Dog & Butterfly acoustic duo as well as playing a stellar Kazoo. She was chosen to receive the “Delmarvelous Woman” award in 2011 and organized various benefit events, most notably the annual (Save the…) BreastFest held in Ocean City since 2009. Michele enjoyed painting, reading, dancing, camping, hoola hooping and binge watching Netflix with her husband and dogs.

She is survived by her loving husband, James; her proud mother, Dian; step father, Alan Thornberry; three dogs, Irie, Tosh and Kaya; and her brother, Chris.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Stevenson United Methodist Church, 123 N. Main Street, Berlin, Md. 21811.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Jean Welliver ‘Judy’ Patton

BERLIN — Jean Welliver Patton “Judy”, 78, of Berlin, died peacefully Tuesday, December 15, 2015, surrounded by family.

Born in Flushing, N.Y. she was the daughter of the late Allan J. Welliver and Jean Murray Welliver.

Judy Patton

Judy grew up in Wayne, Pa. and graduated from Radnor High School in Radnor, Pa. She later graduated from Endicott Junior College in Beverly, Mass. She worked as a secretary at Wyeth Laboratories where she met her future husband, Thomas J. Patton, deceased. She earned a degree for childhood education from Harcum College and taught as an assistant nursery school teacher at St. David’s Nursery School.

She is survived by her daughters, Catherine Anne Patton and husband Stephen Farr, Elizabeth P. Mulholland and husband Andrew Spillard of Wayne, Pa.; sister, Joan C. Welliver of West Chester, Pa.; and grandchildren, Savanna J. Hastings of Berlin, Christina L. Mulholland and Michael M. Mulholland of Wayne, Pa. She is survived by her devoted dog, Emma.

Judy was a dedicated mother and wife and actively supported her husband, Tom, as they retired to Berlin and invested in the revitalization of Berlin. Together, they purchased and restored The Eagle Hotel and The Odd Fellows Building on Main Street, and ultimately, The Globe Theater, where she was a constant fixture and support to her daughter Kate’s business.

Judy volunteered throughout her life, beginning with Sugartown Elementary School and then Radnor Hunt Pony Club where she became a Co-District Commissioner. She was active in her support of Tom’s passion in historic preservation with St. Martins Church and the Rackliffe House. More recently she dedicated her service to Diakonia Thrift Store, Coastal Hospice Thrift Store and The Church Mouse for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

A service will be held Monday, Dec. 28, 2015 at 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Berlin. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to Coastal Hospice, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, Md., 21802, or Lower Shore Land Trust, 9931 Old OC Blvd., Berlin, Md. 21811 or St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 3 Church St. P.O. Box 429, Berlin, Md. 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Louise Lee Gulyas

OCEAN CITY — Louise Lee Gulyas, age 81, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Louise Elliot Lee. She was preceded in death by her husband Stephen Joseph Gulyas, Sr. in 1994, and by her daughter Louise Marian “Mimi” Peuser in August of 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Laura Jeanne Gulyas of Berlin, and two sons, Stephen Joseph Gulyas, Jr. and his wife Margaret of Jacksonville, N.C., and Thomas Lee Gulyas, his wife, Belinda, of Berlin. She was an adored grandmother to five grandchildren, Stephen Joseph Gulyas, III and his wife Megan of Berlin, Heather Margaret Gulyas of Jacksonville, N.C., Michael William Gulyas of Jacksonville, N.C., Olivia Louise Peuser of Berlin, Thomas “T.J.” Gulyas, Jr. of Berlin and three great-grandchildren.

Louise Gulyas

Louise had served on the board of Worcester County Commissioners for 16 years. She had been active with ACE Printing & Mailing in Berlin and J.R.P. Surveys in Marketing in Pennsylvania. She had been a proud Girl Scout Leader, member of Holy Savior Catholic Church, founding member and Chairperson of the Ocean City Beautification Committee, founding member of the Winterfest of Lights, Ocean City Citizen of the Year in 1990, member of the Ocean City Lioness Club and a driving force for the Ocean City Downtown Association and Ocean City Development Corporation.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. Visitation with the family will begin at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Stanislao Esposito will officiate. Interment will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory may be made to Holy Savior Catholic Church, 17^th and Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City, Md. 21842, or to the Ocean City Senior Center, 104 41^st St. Ocean City, Md. 21842. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com

Neil “Buck” Brown

SALISBURY — Neil “Buck” Brown, age 84, passed away suddenly from cardiac arrest at PRMC on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015. Buck was born in East McKeesport, Pa. and was the son of the late Harry M. and Ruth B. Brown of Ocean City.

Neil Brown

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary McCabe Brown; son, Marc Brown and wife Lisa, their children Amber Welsch and husband Jim, Collins Brown and wife Leah; daughters, Marcia Helms and her children, Shanan Rogers and Jennifer Pace, and Margo Barker (Oct. 15, 1963-May 1, 2007) and her children, A.J. and Jordan Watson; great-grandchildren, Logan, Summer, Hailey, Dylan, Caroline, Cole and Wyatt; brothers, Bill and Gordon Brown; and several nieces and nephews. Buck also leaves behind his loving “Denny’s Family” in Salisbury.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Margo Susan Barker (2007); brother, Captain Dale Brown; and sister, Marilyn Balderson.

Buck grew up in Ocean City and established “Neil B. Brown, Tile Contractor” in the mid-1950s. He took great pride in his craft and would often point out the homes, motels and restaurants where his tile work still stands today. In the 1970s, he opened “Buck’s Place,” a store and restaurant located on the way to Assateague Island, which enabled him to combine his love for the island with his passion for business. He is also greatly remembered for sitting in front of Buck’s with his German Shepard “Freemont,” his best friend and true companion, while enjoying an ice cream cone together.

He served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the American Legion Post 166 in Ocean City.

He was a founding member of the “Assateague Beach Buggy Association,” known today as AMSA, where he was a life member.

He was a life member of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company where he held several offices and was instrumental in establishing the Ambulance Squad and Cadet Program in the early 1960s.

Buck’s wishes were for his body to be donated to the Maryland Anatomy Board of Maryland for medical education and research.

A memorial service will be held at the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, Station 5 (West Ocean City) on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, in his memory, 1501 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, Md. 21842.

Virginia Ellen Cropper

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — Virginia Ellen Cropper, 75, passed away Dec. 19, 2015 at her home, under the care of Hospice by the Sea.

Virginia E. Cropper

Ellen was born in Berlin on Sept. 8, 1940. She was the daughter of Reese F. Cropper, Sr. and Virginia Esham Cropper, now deceased.

She is survived by a sister, Joan C. Vetare and her husband Frank of Berlin, and a brother, Reese F. Cropper, Jr. of Deerfield Beach, Fla. A sister, Patricia Cropper Wilde, pre-deceased her. In addition, there are several nieces and nephews and many cousins.

Ellen graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin. She then graduated from Penn Hall, Chambersburg, Pa, and obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Richmond Professional Institute (RPI) in Richmond, Va. She had a successful career on Wall Street, first working at a bank and then with several investment firms on Wall Street. Her primary position was with the stock options division of Jefferies & Company, becoming a vice president and was the first female manager of a Wall Street options department.

After leaving the investment business, she was in real estate sales on Long Island, N.Y. Ellen had retired to Palm Beach County, Fla. in 2005 and was a resident and member of St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton, where she held the women’s nine-hole Golf Championship for five years.

Ellen requested her remains be cremated and no formal service be held.

Barbara Ann Wimbrow

BERLIN — Barbara Ann Wimbrow, age 61, who was born on Jan. 4, 1954, passed away on Tuesday Dec. 22, 2015 at the Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of Winifred J. Riley and the late George Edward Riley Sr.

Barbara A. Wimbrow

She is survived by her husband, Jay Wimbrow; son Jay Calvin Wimbrow II and his wife Amanda; daughter Leigh Ann Adams and her husband Joseph; grandchildren Jay Calvin Wimbrow III, Joseph David Adams Jr., Jaxon Lee Adams and Daniel Layton Robbins Jr.; sister Sandra Marie Bishop; George Edward Riley Jr. and his friend Lynn Hackensmith; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, she is predeceased by a daughter, Lindsay Ann Wimbrow; her sister, Patsy Elaine Whitlock; and her beloved rottweiler, Santana. She was retired from Piedmont Airlines and enjoyed her time working at the Crab Shack.

Barbara enjoyed camping, shopping and giving to others, being with her three grandsons and was also a very talented cake maker and designer. She will be sadly missed by all the lives she touched.

A funeral service was held Monday, Dec. 28, 2015 at Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Interment was in Bowen Cemetery in Newark. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Barbara Ann Wimbrow Memorial Fund, c/o Taylor Bank, 24 N. Main St, Berlin, Md. 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.BurbageFuneralHome.com

Sean Fischbeck

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — M. Sean Fischbeck, 44, passed away on Dec. 21, 2015 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Sean was born in Baltimore and lived in Port St. Lucie for the last two years, coming from Ocean City.

Sean Fischbeck

It is with great sorrow that we must share the news of the sudden passing of Michael Sean Fischbeck, PGA. Sean joined the PGA Golf Club last year as an Assistant Golf Professional and quickly became an integral part of the team. Always eager to help members and guests alike, he embodied all that makes a PGA Professional such an honorable career and PGA Golf Club such a special place.
A PGA Member since 1994, he began his career as an Assistant Golf Professional at Turf Valley Country Club in Ellicott City, Md. Sean was a Head Golf Professional for more than half of his 21-year tenure as a PGA Member.
Recently, Sean was promoted to Tournament & Events Manager at PGA Golf Club. In perfect Sean fashion, he embraced this new opportunity with humility and overwhelming excitement.

Sean’s love for the game, fellow staff members, club members and junior golf development was undeniable. His professionalism, warm personality, sense of humor and admiration for his family were evident to all who knew him. Sean was truly one of a kind. Sean enriched the lives of everyone who had the good fortune to meet him. He will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Dana Marie Fischbeck of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; daughter, Devan Marie Fischbeck of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; sister, Kathryn Morris of Havre De Grace, Md.; mother and father, Michael and Jane Fischbeck of Havre De Grace, Md.; mother-in-law and father-in-law, James P. and Dolores M. Craig of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Erin M. and Michael McCollough of Ocean City. He was preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Mary Marie Fischbeck.

Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Anastasia Catholic School, 401 S. 33rd Street, Fort Pierce, Fla. 34947.

Additionally, an account at PGA Golf Club has been established in his memory to assist his family during this difficult time. Please inquire in the Golf Shop for more details. A Memorial Golf Tournament will be established at PGA Golf Club, details to follow.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015 at St. Anastasia Catholic Church 407 S. 33rd Street, Fort Pierce, Fla. Inurnment followed at Rolling Oaks Cemetery, Port St. Lucie, Fla. To share a memory, send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Michael Sean Fischbeck please visit: http://www.haisleyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/M-Fischbeck/

Theodore T. Pikulsky, Sr.

BERLIN — Theodore (Ted) T. Pikulsky, Sr. passed away Nov. 27 at the Salisbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Footedale, Pa., he was the son of the late Peter and Helen (Merick) Pikulsky.

Mr. Pikulsky is survived by his wife of two years, Diana Robinson, of Berlin. He is also survived by his former wife of 35 years, Julia Panella Pikulsky of Ocean City; his brother, Edward Pikulsky of Salisbury; three children, Theodore T. Pikulsky, Jr. and wife Patrice of Selbyville, Brian Pikulsky and wife Teresa of Annapolis and daughter Paula Curran and husband Matthew of Cabin John; grandchildren, Theodore T. Pikulsky, III of Washington, D.C., John R. (JR) Pikulsky, serving with the United States Peace Corps in Mali, Africa, Kaleigh and Ellie Pikulsky of Annapolis and Julia, Anna and Sean Curran of Cabin John. He is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Pikulsky owned and operated Dixieland in New Church with his son, Theodore (JR) and daughter-in-law, Patrice, from 1989 until his retirement due to health concerns in 2010. Mr. Pikulsky was a builder/developer of commercial and residential properties in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware with one of his most notable local projects the construction of the Hawaiian Village in Ocean City. Mr. Pikulsky graduated from the University of Maryland with both a BA and MA in History after serving in the United States Army. He was an avid boater, classic car collector and a licensed private pilot.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 2 at Holly Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Pocomoke at 11 a.m. Luncheon will follow at the Community Center located next to the church after the Mass. Donations in Mr. Pikulsky’s memory can be sent to The Reverend William J. Porter Altar Server Scholarship, c/o Peggy O’Malley, St. Luke Catholic Church, 14401 Sinepuxent Avenue, Ocean City, Md. 21842, a scholarship established by grandson, Ted, III, in 2003.

Lowell Franklin ‘Gus’ Eggert

OCEAN CITY — RADM Lowell Franklin “Gus” Eggert, USN Retired, died on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 at his home in Ocean City.

Lowell F. Eggert

Born in Milwaukee, Wis., he was the son of the late Frank John Eggert and Caroline Heppert Eggert. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dolores Conlin Eggert, and children, Christopher Eggert and his wife Karen of Huntington, Md., Michael Eggert of San Francisco, Calif., Martha McWatters and her husband Bernard of Coronado, Calif., Kathleen Lucero and her husband Joe of Columbia Mo., Frank Eggert of Arlington, Va., Peter Eggert and his wife Amy of Brookfield, Wis., and Gussie Sholtis and her husband Tom of Berlin. There are 11 grandchildren, Katherine Loeffert, Capt. Brendan McWatters, USMC, Quinn McWatters, Shannon Hill, Jessie Lucero, Heidi Eggert, Kyle Hill, Lilly Eggert, Mariah Lucero, Annie Eggert and Mdn. Caleb Lucero, and five great-grandchildren, five nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Corinne Herrmann.

Admiral Eggert graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1952, served two years on the Aircraft Carrier USS Valley Forge (CVA-45), then reported to Pensacola, Fla. for flight training, earning his designation as a Naval Aviator on Dec. 23, 1954. He was assigned to Fighter Squadron VF-62/VA-106, (the Gladiators), completing several Caribbean and Mediterranean Cruises. After graduation from the US Naval Test Pilot School, Gus served as an Ordinance Test Project Pilot and later as a Test Pilot Instructor.  Subsequent sea tours included Air Operations Officer on the staff of the US Second Fleet and Operations Officer, Attack Carrier Air Wing Eight.

Commander Eggert assumed command of Attack Squadron 192, “The World Famous Golden Dragons”, flying many combat missions in the A4-F Skyhawk off the Aircraft Carrier, USS Ticonderoga over Vietnam and was awarded three Distinguished Flying Cross Medals for “heroism and extraordinary achievement” during his deployments. Gus returned to the US Naval Air Test Center and served as the Deputy Director and Chief Flight Instructor at the US Navy Test Pilot School. He then returned to combat as the Commander of Carrier Air Wing Nine (CAG-9) deployed aboard the Aircraft Carrier, USS Constellation (CVA-64) leading his Air Wing on extensive combat missions including the largest Air-to-Air engagement of the war. Air Wing 9 was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation under his leadership and produced the only US Navy Aces of the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Navy Cross.

His subsequent command assignments included command of the USS Denver, LPD-9, and command of the Aircraft Carrier USS Constellation (CV-64) in 1974. Admiral Eggert served as Commander Fleet Air Western Pacific, (COMFAIRWESTPAC) in Atsugi, Japan from 1977-1979. He retired in 1983 after serving as the Inspector General, United States Atlantic Fleet and Atlantic Command, but he remained active with the Navy, serving as the President of the Board of the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association in Lexington Park, Md.

His awards include The Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit “V” (2),  Distinguished Flying Cross (5), Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal and (28) Combat Air Medals.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the United States Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis on Jan. 15, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. RADM Eggert will receive full military honors and will be interred at the USNA Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association, 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, Md. 20653. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com

Edward R. Bergmark

OCEAN PINES — Edward R. Bergmark passed Dec. 22, 2015 in the loving embrace of his family.

Edward R. Bergmark

Born March 14, 1925 in New York, Ed served in the US Army in WWII and graduated from Syracuse University. He raised a family with his wife, Marie Louise, in Northport, N.Y., then moved to Beckley, W.Va. and finally to Ocean Pines. Ed was lifelong learner.

A true renaissance man, he was a skilled and passionate architect by profession and a valued asset to every community to which he belonged. Ed designed buildings and landscapes by trade. Influenced by his Swedish heritage, his designs reflected the graceful balance between nature and the man-made world and his buildings reflected the people who lived and worked in them. He shaped lives and people by example and was loved by all. Songs were a life-long form of joy and prayer to be enjoyed with choir, family and friends. Ed was widely known for his integrity and optimist spirit. His sense of adventure and culture led Ed and his wife on trips throughout the world. Ed was creative, gentle, playful and devout and will be missed beyond words by his family.

He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Marie Louise Bergmark; son David Nels Bergmark; daughters Christine Louise Bergmark and Jocelyn A. Jemison; son-in-law Brett Grohsgal and granddaughter Allesandra Bergmark; son-in-law Colin Jemison, daughter-in-law Terry Bergmark; grandson Joseph Bergmark and family, Hilary and Ian; and grandson David Bergmark and wife Jennifer.

Ed had been a member of the American Institute of Architecture, barbershop groups and choirs, Kiwanis, and St. John Neumann Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016 at 11 a.m. Rev. William Mathesius will officiate. Visitation with the family will precede the service at the church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Garden of the Pines in Berlin. Online Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.boundsfuneralhome.com

Paul Thomas Cerniglia

BERLIN — Paul Thomas Cerniglia, age 49, who was born on Jan. 14, 1966, went to be with the lord on Jan. 2, 2016 at Atlantic General Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends.

He was born in Baltimore, where he spent his childhood years, before coming to Ocean City in 2001.He is survived by his parents James and Yvonne Cerniglia, sisters Kathy and Colleen Cerniglia, brother Vince Cerniglia, and longtime girlfriend Lisa Biasucci, and several nieces and nephews.

Paul enjoyed crabbing, fishing, drawing, boating and music. He will be sadly missed by all the lives he touched.

Paul requested his remains be cremated, no formal service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, (MDA) 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1500, Chicago, Ill. 60606. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com
Miles Lewis Anthony, Jr.

BERLIN — Miles Lewis Anthony, Jr. age 96, died Friday, Jan. 1, 2016 at the Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Mike Anthony, Sr. and Anna Craton Anthony. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Sisson Anthony, and a son, Ronald Anthony. He is survived by his son, Miles Anthony, III and his wife Barbara of Naples, Fla. There are two grandchildren, Stacey Alviani of Stevensville, Md. and Heather Clapp of Arnold, Md., and a great-granddaughter, Courtney Clapp.

Mr. Anthony had been a printer for 45 years with the Baltimore Sun newspaper, He was a World War II Army Veteran, having received two bronze stars.

Cremation followed his death. No formal services are planned at this time. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com

Margaret Virginia Gregson

PANACEA, Fla. — Margaret Virginia Gregson, 85 passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015 in Panacea Fla.

She was the daughter of Mary and Leo Zentz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gregson (the love of her life, “Bob” was an avid fisherman in Ocean City) and her sisters, Mary Zickler and Genie Lauer.

This loving mother is survived by her five children. Robert Gregson Jr of West Palm Beach, Fla., Charles Gregson of Petersburg, W.Va, Suzanne Gregson Schleig of Ocean City, Christine Gregson of Baltimore and Joanna Rixse of Glen Burnie, 12 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Born in Pennsylvania, she later moved to Maryland. She married her very handsome husband on June 12, 1948. They raised their five children in Baltimore, later moving to Ocean Pines in retirement years.

“Maggie,” as she was known to family and friends, was an avid bird watcher and animal enthusiast. She donated to many wildlife charities including the Audubon society and the World Wildlife Federation.

A private memorial will be held in Ocean City with the date to be announced.

Camille J. Ouellette

BISHOPVILLE — Camille J. Ouellette, 83, of Bishopville, passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 2016 at his home. Born April 8, 1932, in Fort Kent, Maine, he was the son of the late Emile and Edna Ouellette.

Camille Ouellette

A United States Army veteran, Camille served in the Korean War. He retired from Johnson & Johnson in 1995 where he worked as a supervisor for over 15 years.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lorraine Ouellette; four children, Fernand Ouellette and his wife Christine, Jeannee Kocman, Therese (Shou-Shou) Goldberg and husband Kevin, and Mary Romano and her husband John; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Pearl Lavoie; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 at 10 a.m. at St. John Nuemann Catholic Church, 11211 Beauchamp Road, Berlin, Md. 21811.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Camille to the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation. Checks may be made payable to AGH Foundation, 9733 Healthway Drive, Berlin, Md. 21811.

Camille’s favorite song was, “You Are My Sunshine,” and in his memory, the family asks that you add a little sunshine to someone’s day.

Visit www.boundsfuneralhome.com to send letters of condolence.

David Franklin Hedges Jr.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — David Franklin Hedges Jr, a longtime resident of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area residing in Kearneysville, W.Va. and Ocean City, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at the age of 66.

David F. Hedges

Born July 26, 1949, he was the son of Mary Hedges and the late David Hedges. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Anne Hedges whom he married on Nov. 29, 1975. David achieved his Master’s Degree from University of Maryland and was a proud member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He went on to establish his 31-year career with Montgomery County Public Schools and retired as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer. In 2006, he and his wife moved to Kearneysville, W.Va. where they had built their dream home. He enjoyed working and took a position as the Business Manager for South Hagerstown High School where he later retired in 2013.

David had a love for Ocean City and enjoyed spending most of his time on the beach, reading books, playing with grandkids and spending time with friends. He will be remembered most for his kind spirit, gentle nature, and devoted love he had for his family.

He is survived by his sons, Brock Hedges (Brooke) of Ashburn, Va., Brett Hedges (Jen) of Sterling, Va. and Bryan Hedges (Kelly) of Dana Point, Calif.; mother, Mary Hedges, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sister, Ann Bourne (John); five grandchildren, Trey, Cameron, Brayden, Bryce Hedges and Ethan Model; mother-in-law, Anne Weismiller; sister-in-law, Debbie Weismiller; brother-in-law, Bobby Weismiller and Gary Weismiller (Angie); nieces, Kristen Weismiller and Tasha Polke; nephews, Robert, Christopher, and Drew Weismiller, and Caleb Bourne. Also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Robert Weismiller.

Services were held.

Paul Thomas Cerniglia

BERLIN — Paul Thomas Cerniglia, age 49, who was born on Jan. 14, 1966, went to be with the lord on Jan. 2, 2016 at Atlantic General Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends.

Paul T. Cerniglia

He was born in Baltimore, where he spent his childhood years, before coming to Ocean City in 2001.He is survived by his parents James and Yvonne Cerniglia, sisters Kathy and Colleen Cerniglia, brother Vince Cerniglia, and longtime girlfriend Lisa Biasucci, and several nieces and nephews.

Paul enjoyed crabbing, fishing, drawing, boating and music. He will be sadly missed by all the lives he touched.

Paul requested his remains be cremated, no formal service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, (MDA) 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1500, Chicago, Ill. 60606. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com

Lowell Franklin “Gus” Eggert

OCEAN CITY — Rear Admiral Lowell Franklin “Gus” Eggert, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 in his home in Ocean City.

Lowell Franklin Eggert

Lowell was born in Milwaukee, Wis. in 1929 to Frank John Eggert and Caroline Heppert. Family called him “Bill” or “Brother”. On June 7, 1952, he married Dolores Stella Conlin of Philadelphia and they raised seven children together. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Corrine (Eggert) Herrmann.

Admiral Eggert, nicknamed “Gus” by classmates, graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1952. After serving as the navigator on an aircraft carrier, he reported to Pensacola, Fla. for flight training earning his designation as a Naval Aviator on 23 December 1954. He then completed several Caribbean and Mediterranean cruises as an attack pilot before graduating from the Naval Test Pilot School in Patuxent River, Md., where he then served as an Ordinance Test Project Pilot. Later in his career he returned to TPS as the Deputy Director and Chief Flight Instructor. He transitioned to the Pacific and assumed command of Attack Squadron, VA-192, flying many combat missions in the A4-F Skyhawk over Vietnam. During the height of the Vietnam air war, Commander Eggert led extensive combat missions as the Commander of Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9), including the largest air-to-air engagement of the war. CVW-9 was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation under his leadership. Subsequent assignments included command of the amphibious landing ship, USS Denver (LPD-9) followed by command of the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV-64) in1974. After then being selected for flag rank, he served as the Commander of Fleet Air Forces Western Pacific, based in Atsugi, Japan, and as the Inspector General for the U.S. Atlantic Fleet and Atlantic Command. He retired from active naval service in October 1983, yet remained engaged with the Navy volunteering his service as the President of the Board of the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association in Lexington Park, Md. His awards include the Navy Cross, Silver Star, Legion of Merit and Five Distinguished Flying Crosses.

Gus Eggert was much more than an accomplished and decorated naval officer. His biggest achievements came from the quiet unsung acts of a dedicated family man. He was a loyal and loving husband to his wife Dee through sixty-three years of marriage and frequent family moves. Gus and Dee together instilled in each of their seven children the importance of faith, respect, family trust and education. The Eggert family of nine came together each evening for dinner, attended Mass every Sunday and drove across country with their dogs in one vehicle numerous times. He was a fun dad and shared his love for camping, sailing and skiing with his children. At a young age, he taught them all how to tie a good knot, safely handle a jackknife, build a lean-to, start a fire in the rain, and find the direction of the wind, clean water and the North Star. He loved to tinker with boats and cars and build things from scrap lumber. He enjoyed a good story, always had a garden and never let the birdfeeders go empty. He was a kind man who loved animals, his family and butter pecan ice cream.

Admiral Eggert is survived by his devoted wife Dolores (Conlin) Eggert, and children Christopher Eggert and his wife Karen of Huntington, Md., Michael Eggert of San Francisco, Calif., Martha McWatters and her husband Bernard of Coronado, Calif., Kathleen Lucero and her husband Joseph of Columbia, Mo., Frank Eggert of Arlington, Va., Peter Eggert and his wife Amy of Brookfield, Wis., and Gussie Sholtis and her husband Tom of Berlin. Survivors also include his 11 grandchildren, Kathrin Loeffert, Capt. Brendan McWatters, USMC, Quinn McWatters, Shannon Hill, Jessica Lucero, Heidi Eggert, Kyle Hill, Lilly Eggert, Mariah Lucero, Annie Eggert, MDN Caleb Lucero and five great-grandchildren, two nephews and five nieces.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the United States Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis on Jan. 15, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Eggert will receive full military honors and will be interred at the USNA Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a donation in his memory may be made to: Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association, 22156 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, Md. 20653 Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com

Heather Nicole Byrd

OCEAN CITY — An aspiring model, exceptional aunt and an awesome source of light in this world has fought her fourth and final round of leukemia this past year and is finally at peace. She was born April 20, 1991 and died on Dec. 29, 2015.

Heather Nicole Byrd

A graduate of Mervo High School (2009) in Baltimore City and a recent local, though she been visiting with her father for the past 12 years, an employee of OC Steamers and attended Wor-Wic upon moving locally up until this last round of her leukemia.

Eight years into her fight starting at the age of 16, she had truly become a source of inspiration and a beacon of hope to everyone. Always accepting of others regardless of their flaws and shortcomings, giving more than she received and touching people’s hearts all around her.

She is survived by her father and grandfather (Kenneth Byrd Jr. and Sr.); brother, Johnathan; aunt Kim; nephew Lil Kenny and, of course, Gizmo (her yorkie).

Even though never fully achieving her full dream, she had done a shoot in modern hair and had photo cover of a book published in Germany.

Heather has truly touched and blessed all of those she has come upon and will be truly cherished and remebered for all eternity.

Rest in peace Heather, daddy loves and misses you.

Agnes Shoemaker Quesada

OCEAN CITY — Agnes Shoemaker Quesada, age 87, of Ocean City died Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Berlin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Berlin. Mrs. Quesada was born in Georgetown and was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mary (Joines) King.

She was a homemaker and a member of Hebron United Methodist Church in Georgetown.

She is survived by two sons, Dennis L. Shoemaker and wife Monica of Ocean City and Leslie A. Shoemaker and wife Cynthia of Berlin; two sisters, Ailene Wise of Seaford and Nellie Adams of Georgetown; three grandchildren, Amanda Bunting, Denver Shoemaker and Jessica Shoemaker; a sister-in-law, Dorothy King; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Denver Shoemaker, in 1976 and her second husband, William Quesada, in 1992; a brother, Preston King; and three sisters, Mildred Murray, Catherine King, and Helen Davis.

A graveside service was held Jan. 13 13 at Hebron M.P. Church Cemetery in Georgetown, Del. with Rev. Dr. Jim Van Der Wall officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Coastal Hospice P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, Md. 21802.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com

Anthony G. Berkheimer

SELBYVILLE — Anthony G Berkheimer (Tony) 56, of Selbyville, Del., died Friday, Jan. 15, 2016 at Delaware Hospice in Milford.

Born in Baltimore, he was the son of Katherine Adams Berkheimer and the late Robert A Berkheimer.
He graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and had a mechanical engineering degree from Millersville University. He was an electro mechanical designer for the defense contract industry.
He was an avid Orioles and Raven fan. His and his father’s names are inscribed on the wall outside M & T Bank Stadium in Baltimore for being among the original PSL owners for the Ravens in 1995.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife of 32 years, Joyce Armstrong Berkheimer, his sons Bradford and David and daughter, Stacia. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren.
In addition to his father he was predeceased by his sisters, Deborah Crawford and Elizabeth Berkheimer.
His body was donated to the Anatomy Gift Registry of Maryland for medical research.
There will be a memorial mass at St Luke’s Catholic Church on 100^th Street in Ocean City on Monday, Jan. 25 at 11:30 a.m. followed by a luncheon at the Swann Keys Club House, just off Route 54.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, Del. 19963; or to your local hospice or favorite charity in his name.

John Leon Donaway

BERLIN — John Leon Donaway died on Dec. 27, 2015 in Boca Raton, Fla.

Mr. Donaway was born on Jan. 19, 1917, in Philadelphia, Pa., and grew up in Millsboro, Del. There he first displayed his talent for hard work when, at age 10, he handled two daily afternoon newspaper delivery routes. When he was 12 years old, he added a job working at King’s Dairy Farm beginning at 5 a.m. each day. An admittedly average student, his outgoing personality resulted in his being elected president of his class for all four years at Millsboro High School. He often said that the most beneficial subject he took in high school was typing, a skill he enthusiastically pursued in his correspondence and memoirs until his death.

John Leon Donaway

Mr. Donaway served in the Merchant Marine in World War II and moved to Berlin thereafter with his wife, the former Josephine Marie Villani. Together they owned and operated the Elk Horn Cottages at Route 50 and Stephen Decatur Highway, before establishing John Donaway Furniture, Inc. in 1954 on Main Street in Berlin. In the late 1960s, recognizing the potential for business growth to follow the condominium building boom, they expanded the furniture business into Ocean City with the opening of their Montego Bay store.

Mr. Donaway served as a director at Calvin B. Taylor Bank in Berlin until mandatory retirement at age 70. He was an early member of the Berlin Lions Club. He served as president of the Dunes Club of Ocean City and was a member of the first Parish Council of St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Ocean City.

After his retirement and sale of the furniture business in 1975, Mr. and Mrs. Donaway enjoyed an active social life, spending winters in Florida, where Mr. Donaway served in various positions at Royal Palms Yacht & Country Club in Boca Raton. Their summers were spent at their beach house in Ocean City, where Mr. Donaway enjoyed attending Dunes Club functions, and, particularly, hosting annual reunions of his Millsboro High School class.

After his wife Josephine’s death, Mr. Donaway was married in 2002 to his surviving wife, the former Nancy Molot, who was his loving companion and then, his devoted caretaker, until his death.

Mr. Donaway is survived by a special niece, Elaine Davis; a daughter, Diane Sherrigan, of Rehoboth Beach Del.; two grandsons, Harold B. Gordy III and wife, Timothy, of Berlin, and John T. Gordy and wife, Kim, of Williamsburg, Va.; as well as six great-grandsons.

Interment in Boca Raton, Fla. was private at Mr. Donaway’s request.

Robert E. “Bob” Warfield

OCEAN CITY – Robert E. “Bob” Warfield Sr., 75, of Ocean City passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, surrounded by his family.

Born in Silver Spring, he was the son of the late Lt. Col. William Edwin and Esther Stanley Warfield. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Margaret Ann Hoey Warfield, “Peggy,” and children Robert E. War-field Jr. and his wife, Sarrin, of Greenville, S.C., and Claire (Warfield) Reynolds and her husband, Mike, of West Ocean City. There are two grandchildren, Maddie and Emerson.

Also surviving are two sisters, Nan-cy Luscombe of Grantsville, Md., and Natalie Palmer and her husband, Dick, of Dallas, Texas, and nieces Jac-queline, Nina, Danielle and Jessica Luscombe, Christie Lynn Kinsey and Mary Ellen Good, Dawn Overman and Dana Westmoreland. There are several great-nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Amy Weyforth.

Mr. Warfield is an alumni of Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Md., and McDaniel College, formerly Western Maryland College, in Westminster, Md. He served in the Unit-ed States Army as a 2nd Lieutenant U.S. Army 29th Division. He was a Trustee at McDaniel College in Westminster, Md., served as the chairman of the Board of Directors for the AGH Foundation at the Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Md., was a member and served on the board of directors for the Ocean City Golf and Yacht Club, on the board of directors for the Maryland Economic Development Corporation and Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund. He was also an owner and co-founder of Moore, Warfield and Glick Realtors Inc. in Ocean City, Md.

Warfield was an avid golfer, tennis player, family man, mentor, teacher, friend to all and a business man. He loved life to the fullest and never missed a chance to share a story or lend a helping hand to those in need. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Lighthouse Sound, Bishopville, Md. Rev. George Patterson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to: The D.P.G.A Golf Scholarship at The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, 1324 Belmont Ave., Suite 401, Salisbury, Md. 21804; Atlantic General Hospital, 9733 Healthway Dr., Berlin, Md. 21811; or to the Juvenile Diabetic Research Foundation, (JDRF) 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, N.Y., 10004 (JDRF.org).

Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Md. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

Jerry C. Cathell

BERLIN – Jerry C. Cathell, 53, of Berlin died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at home after a five-year battle with Multiple System Atrophy.

Cathell was born in Salisbury and is the son of Howard E. and Hallie J. (Collins) Cathell of Berlin. He worked as a PEO for NRG at the Indian River Power Plant. He was a member of Buckingham Presbyterian Church and a member of HOG (Harley Owners Group). He enjoyed hunting, fishing, Nascar, riding his Harley and spending time with his family and friends. He also served in the U.S. Coast Guard.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Annette L. Cathell of Berlin; a son and two daughters, Brian J. Cathell, Jessica N. Cathell and Christina M. Cathell all of Berlin; two brothers, loving in-laws, nieces, neph-ews and a host of loving friends.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at 5 p.m. at the Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Rev. Gary Baer officiating. Friends may call an hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to MSA Research, Mayo Clinic, Attention: Development, 200 1st St. South West, Rochester, Minn. 55905.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Coastal Hospice for its support in his final days. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

Adam Daniel Jolles

BERLIN — Adam Daniel Jolles died suddenly Jan. 29, 2016 at Atlantic General Hospital.

Adam Jolles

He was born April 29, 1981, in Washington, DC.  He lived with his Aunt Brina in Ocean Pines. Adam always lit up a room and brought joy to all who knew him. He was a Special Olympics Athlete and was selected to participate in the first ever Special Olympics National Games in Ames, Iowa. He came home as a celebrity, interviewed by the local papers and proudly wearing his gold, silver and bronze medals for swimming events. He was also an avid bowler and enjoyed sailing. He loved to sing Beatles songs and could often be heard throughout the halls of the Worcester County Developmental Center where he worked.

He is survived by sister, Lauren; his guardian and beloved Aunt Brina; and  his grandmother, Joan Savage Jolles,  He will be dearly missed by his Uncles Steven (Bernadette),Brian (Lisa) and Joel (Kay); his eight cousins,  Sara, Benjamin, Jeremy Matt, Phil, Jason, Jackie and Zachary; and his Special Olympics Family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joyce and Marty Jolles, and his grandfather, Mike Jolles.

Contributions in memory of Adam may be made to Lower Shore Special Olympics (www.somd.org; designate donation to Lower Shore) or Worcester County Developmental Center, 8545 Newark Road, Newark, Md. 21841

A  Celebration of Adam’s Life will be held at a further date at the Worcester County Developmental Center.

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