Barbara A. Hager
Berlin

Barbara A. Hager, 88, of Berlin, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Aug. 2, 2025, at their home in The Cottages in Berlin.

She was born in Lutherville on February 18, 1937, daughter of the late Charles and Mabel Spera. Barbara married Ronald Hager on Nov. 5, 1955, and they enjoyed 70 years together. They had two daughters, Kathy Lynn and Rhonda Jane, while living in Timonium.

She was a founding member of the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Ocean City and attended many services and Bible studies.

Barbara was involved in the Ocean City Art League from its beginning. She loved to paint and participate in workshops and art shows in Ocean City and the Worcester Arts Council of Berlin. She won numerous art awards and spread loving messages with her watercolor cards, many of which were sold at Bishop’s Stock in Snow Hill. Barbara enjoyed traveling with her art friends locally and internationally, sketching, painting and eating.

They owned apartments in downtown Ocean City and homes in Public Landing, Waves, N.C,. and Herring Creek in West Ocean City, where they had many gatherings with family and friends.   Barbara would say, “the door is always open”. Their homes were filled with love, art, crazy times and many books for reading.

Barbara was preceded in death by her brothers, Butch, Rocky and Jimmy Spera and son-in-law Steve Mumford. She is survived by her two daughters, Kathy Huegel and husband John, Jane Hager and husband Michael Dalto.

She also left behind her four grandchildren, Sage Harrington, Cory Harrington, Laurel Harrington and Jason Mumford.

Barbara had six great-grandchildren, Brandon Harrington, Jacob Sturgil, Ellie Sturgil and Cade, Coah and Cavin Harrington. Plus, one great-great granddaughter, Averie Harrington and one on the way.

There will be a private family graveside service.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Art League of Ocean City, the Worcester Arts Council and the Michael J Fox Foundation.