Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Jack Colcord Berlin John “Jack” Colcord, age 71, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, in Berlin. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Carl and Ruth (Morris) Colcord. Jack was a beloved husband, devoted father, and dear friend to many. His greatest roles in life were those of husband… Read more »
Karen Mary Pippin Berlin Karen Mary Pippin, age 68 passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 1, 2025 at her home. Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Askland and Mary (Daly) Askland. Karen was the wife of the late Herbert Lanis Pippin. Karen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend…. Read more »
Oliver Smith Jr. Showell Oliver “Buddy” Smith Jr., age 85, of Showell, died Friday, May 30, 2025 at University of Maryland in Baltimore. He was born in Bishopville and was the son of the late John Oliver Smith Sr. and Ethel Anna (Smith) Smith. He was a grain and poultry farmer and owner and operator… Read more »
Beatrice J. Antonini Selbyville Beatrice “Bebe” J. Antonini, age 98, of Selbyville, Del. died Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood, Del. She was born and raised in Washington, D.C. and was the daughter of the late Walter Arner and Florence (Baylor) Arner. After high school graduation, her first job was… Read more »
Charles Carroll Waesche, Sr. Ocean Pines Charles Carroll Waesche, Sr., age 92, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, surrounded by family at his home in Ocean Pines, Maryland. Born in Pimlico, Maryland, he was the son of the late Albert Waesche and Rebecca (Huber) Waesche. Charles was a vibrant and fun-loving character, who was… Read more »
John Joseph Wells Ocean Pines John Joseph Wells, passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 81. He spent his final days as he lived them — surrounded by friends and family and singing until the very end. Born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, on October 29, 1943, John was the eldest… Read more »
Janet O. Cassidy Ocean Pines Janet O. Cassidy, age 92, of Ocean Pines, died Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Guiding Hands Assisted Living in Berlin. She was born in Plainfield, N.J. and was the daughter of the late Cedric Ostrom and Anna Elizabeth (Chickering) Ostrom. She was a retired print operator for Bell Labs. Janet… Read more »
William Lewis McCulley, Jr. Ocean Pines William Lewis McCulley, Jr. “Bill”, age 81, of Wilmington, DE passed away surrounded by his family on May 17th, 2025. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of Jean (Johnston) and William Lewis McCulley, Sr. and proudly raised by his Aunt Reba and Uncle John Emering. Bill graduated… Read more »
Virginia Mosley Ocean Pines It is with a profound sense of sadness that we say so long to Virginia Mosley (Monaco) who passed away on Monday, May 12 after a long struggle with dementia. Not goodbye, but so long. Virginia was born to Joseph and Dorothy Monaco on Feb. 27, 1945 in Washington, DC Virginia… Read more »
Michael James Vance Berlin Michael James Vance, age 78, of Berlin, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. He was born in Baltimore and was the son of the late Lawrence William Vance and Agnes (Coyne) Vance. Michael’s life was an inspiration… Read more »