Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Linda Abbott Lynch Berlin Linda Abbott Lynch, age 79, passed away on December 23, 2025 in Salisbury, Maryland. Born on July 25, 1946 in Salisbury, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William Abbott and Eleanor (Hancock) Abbott. Linda graduated from Stephen Decatur High School and attended Hood College. She married in 1967 and… Read more »
William Richard Serman Snow Hill William “Bill” Richard Serman, of Snow Hill, MD a beloved figure in the hearts of many, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on May 9, 1935, in Ridgely, MD, to the late Carroll C. and Ida Mae (Roche) Serman. Bill worked for Worcester… Read more »
Stephen Edwin Humphreys Berlin Steve was born on June 16,1941 to Pauline Harrington Humphreys and William Wendell Humphreys. He passed peacefully with his family by his side on November 23, 2025. Steve leaves behind his wife Joan Hawke Humphreys of almost 63 years. His daughter Ashley Humphreys, her spouse Paul, his son Joshua Humphreys, wife… Read more »
Nancy Spies Cummins Berlin Nancy Spies Cummins, age 102, died peacefully on December 6, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Henry Spies, Sr. (pronounced “Spees”) and Mary Macklem Spies. She was, in her words, “born and reared” at Square Farm, near Easton. The oldest daughter of a family of eight farm kids, she… Read more »
Louisa Hayes Ocean City It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Louisa Carroll McCabe Hayes, beloved wife, mother, and friend, who left us on November 30, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on September 7, 1932, in Washington, D.C., to the late Elmer and Sarah (Speakman) Wright, Louisa touched the… Read more »
Grace B. Bookheimer Ocean Pines Grace Belle Bookheimer, 93, of Ocean Pines, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Grace was born on August 4, 1932, in Indian Head, Maryland, to the late Herbert and Marian Miller. As a young woman, Grace was a talented musician, playing the piano in bands and singing solos… Read more »
Josephine Leyden Varner Ocean Pines The family of Josephine Leyden Varner of Ocean Pines is deeply saddened to announce her passing on November 9, 2025, at the remarkable age of 98 years young — and we do mean young. Born in Akron, Ohio, on August 28, 1927, to Frank and Catherine Duran, Josephine grew up… Read more »
Joshua Scott Michnick Berlin It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joshua Scott Michnick, who was born on February 25, 1998, and sadly left us on November 5, 2025, in Owings Mills, Maryland, at the age of 27. Joshua was a vibrant spirit who touched the lives of everyone he met… Read more »
Charles L. Waite III Snow Hill Charles (Bunky) Waite, III, 63, passed away suddenly in Norwalk, Connecticut on Nov. 4, 2025. He was the son of Charles L. Waite, Jr and Carol Wooters Waite and the lovingly loyal grandson of Charles L. Waite, Sr. and Naomi Townsend Waite. Born in Salisbury, Maryland in 1962 and… Read more »
Charles Richard Lampe Selbyville, Del. Charles “Chuck” Richard Lampe, 97, of Selbyville, Del., passed away peacefully in his home after a long illness on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving children. Chuck was born on January 12, 1928, in Pekin, IL, the son of the late Charles and Ruth Lampe. The oldest of… Read more »