Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
John F. Ferry III Ocean Pines On June 19, 2026, John Francis Ferry III passed away at the age of 38, leaving behind a mountain of memories and even more DVDs. John lived his life like an award-winning film that was full of heart, remarkable moments, and plenty of quotable dialogue. Like movies, he brought… Read more »
Michael Francis Higgins Ocean City Michael “Mike” Higgins, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in 1944 in Independence, Iowa, to Don and Cora Higgins, Mike showed an early aptitude for learning. He mastered typing in grade school, a skill that led to his… Read more »
Alice J. Unger Berlin Alice JoAnn Unger, age 83, passed away on August 15, 2026, in Berlin, Maryland. Born on April 21, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Flaxcomb and Alice (Kramer) Flaxcomb. While JoAnn enjoyed a long career in the health insurance field, she found her true purpose… Read more »
Harold V. Heidrich Berlin Harold Victor Heidrich, age 84, passed away on July 30, 2026, in Salisbury. Born on June 18, 1942, in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Victor Heidrich and Mary Elizabeth (Fitzmorris) Heidrich. Though “Bud,” as he was known by family and friends, often enjoyed solitude, those… Read more »
Judy Ashton Berlin Judith “Judy” Alice Ashton, age 76, born Aug. 10, 1949, a beloved member of the Berlin community and longtime owner of Ashton Gardens, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026. Affectionately known as the “Flower Lady”, Judy touched the lives of countless people through her love of flowers, gardening, and the beauty of… Read more »
Edward Henry Wisch Berlin Edward Henry Wisch, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and community leader, passed away on May 31, 2026, at the age of 95. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 29, 1931 and was the son of the late Walter J. and Maria Konradi Wisch. Ed graduated from St. Paul’s… Read more »
Margaret A. Warfield Ocean City “A beautiful body perishes, but a work of art dies not.” — Leonardo da Vinci. Margaret “Peggy” Ann Warfield, 84, of Ocean City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Macky & Pam Stansell House. The morning after her passing, dawn broke over Ocean City, Maryland in… Read more »
Susan M. Kindred Berlin Susan Marie Kindred, age 67, passed away on July 13, 206 in Baltimore. Born on June 14, 1959, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of Henrietta Kralick and the late Melvin Charles Kindred. Susie was a US Army veteran before becoming an employee with the University of Maryland Baltimore County…. Read more »
Charlie Twilley Salisbury Charles W. “Charlie” Twilley, 85, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2026, following a long illness, with his beloved wife Nancy Lee at his side. Born on September 29, 1940, Charlie grew up in Salisbury, where community and education were staples of his family life. He attended Mardela… Read more »
Norma K. Davies West Ocean City Norma Kenille Davies, 88, of West Ocean City, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2026. Kenille, as she was known, was born in the Bronx, New York on October 16, 1937. She was the daughter of Norma and Ken Davies. They lived briefly in Pennsylvania, where her… Read more »