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Obituaries

Joseph L. Zorbach, Jr.

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Joseph L. Zorbach, Jr. Ocean City Joseph L. Zorbach, Jr., passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side on April 26, 2022. Joe (or fondly known as OCBocaJoe) grew up in Parkville, Maryland, where he made lifelong friendships. Joining the Navy as a young man, he served our country honorably. Upon leaving the… Read more »

Richard Albert Passwater

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Richard Albert Passwater Winterville/Sarasota/Ocean Pines Richard Albert Passwater of Winterville, North Carolina, Sarasota, Florida, and Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed into his eternal rest on April 28, 2022, at the age of 84. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Sr. and Mabel King Passwater; and his brother, Stanley Passwater Jr. He is survived… Read more »

Kenneth Francis Buckley

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Kenneth Francis Buckley Ocean Pines Kenneth Francis Buckley, 72, of The Parke in Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed away on April 17, 2022, at home surrounded by his significant other of 10 years, Joan Twigg, and his immediate family. After a courageous two-year battle, he succumbed to a rare biliary duct cancer. Ken was born on… Read more »

Rose Mary Boteler McAleer

Rose Mary Boteler McAleer Ocean Pines Rose Mary Boteler McAleer passed on to Eternal Life on Friday, April 8, 2022, at home surrounded by her children after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Rose Mary will be fondly remembered, not as a celebrity on the movie screen, although she had the beauty of a screen… Read more »

Mary Jean Crandall

Mary Jean Crandall Berlin What a life … 95.5! If you knew Mary Jean, you were well aware she was full of zest and vitality. Born in Minnesota in 1926, she lived life to the fullest. She raised four kids, Kim, Scott, Kelly and Kasey. Decades ago two awesome men joined the family, Richard Malone… Read more »

Fannie W. Birckhead

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Fannie W. Birckhead Snow Hill Fannie W. Birckhead, a lifelong resident of Snow Hill, Maryland, died at her home on Feb. 9, 2022. A daughter of the shore, Mrs. Birckhead loved her community and lived her life embodying her favorite Margaret Mead quote, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change… Read more »

George Hollman

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George Hollman Ocean Pines George “Wayne” Hollman, 70, of Ocean Pines, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Wayne was born Jan. 25, 1952, in Daniels, Maryland, to George and Nora (Shifflett) Hollman. In 1965, the family moved to Carroll County where Wayne attended South Carroll High School and… Read more »

Will Bishop

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Will Bishop Pocomoke Will Bishop, 40, of Pocomoke, passed away on Jan. 10, 2022. Will A. Bishop was born on Nov. 24, 1981, in Salisbury, Maryland. He was the son of Sandra M. Bishop and the son of Harry C. Bishop Jr. He is survived by his sister, Lisa M. Butler and his brother-in-law, Terry… Read more »

Eugenia Rosenberg

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Eugenia Rosenberg Berlin Eugenia “Jeanne” Rosenberg passed away on Dec. 22, 2021.    Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Michael and Eugenia Gorecki. She is survived by her daughter, Rachel Onufrak, and her husband, Matthew; her grandchildren, Mia and Nikolas Onufrak; her beloved brother, Carl Rohacek; nephew, Zack Rohacek; and niece,… Read more »

Joseph William Latchford, Jr.

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Joseph William Latchford, Jr. Berlin Joseph “Joe” William Latchford, Jr., 85, passed away on Dec. 8, 2021, after a short time with multiple health issues. He was born on March 5, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland, son of the late Joseph W. Latchford, Sr. and Eleanor Moan. After graduating from Mount St. Joseph High School, Joe… Read more »