Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Charles Theodore Purnell, Jr. Ocean City Charles Theodore Purnell, Jr., age 77, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Breman, Germany, he was the son of Irmgard Stockman Heinecke and the late Charles Theodore Purnell, Sr. Ted was the kindest of souls, loved animals, boating,… Read more »
Jeffrey Alan Fluharty Berlin Jeffrey Alan Fluharty, born Oct. 10, 1967, passed away Feb. 2, 2025. Jeff’s legacy continues to live on in the lives he touched and the memories he created, a true testament to a life well-lived and deeply cherished. Jeff is survived by his wife Holly Hogan, his mother Diane Fluharty, his… Read more »
Pamela Louise Holbrook Parsonsburg Pamela Louise Holbrook (Pam) of Parsonsburg passed away suddenly at Tidal Health Hospital on Feb. 3, 2025. She was born on January 15, 1951 to John Roy and Barbara Holbrook. She was a graduate of Nathan Bedford Forest High School in Jacksonville, Fla. Pam had worked various jobs over the years,… Read more »
Joseph F. Palmisano Ocean Pines On Jan. 24, 2025, Joseph F. Palmisano, M.D., 97, of Baltimore and Ocean Pines, passed away peacefully. Joseph Palmisano, son of Frank C. and Mary J. Palmisano, was born the seventh of nine children in Shamokin, Pennsylvania on March 14, 1927. At age 13, the family moved to Baltimore, where… Read more »
Richard Stacey Ludlam Ocean City Richard “Dick” Ludlam passed away peacefully at home on January 20th, surrounded by his family, just days after celebrating his 89th birthday. He was one of the last to be born in Ocean City in a small home off Washington Lane. The son of the late Stacy Sleeper Ludlam and… Read more »
Ruth Marilyn Duvall Ocean Pines Ruth Marilyn Duvall, age 92, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 at The Macky and Pam Stansell House in Ocean Pines. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., she was the daughter of the late William Lewis Craig and Helen Ruth (Samuel) Craig. Ruth was a quick-witted, kind-hearted woman who fiercely loved… Read more »
Ellen Henderson Wentzel Ocean Pines Ellen Henderson Wentzel, 88, of Ocean Pines, passed away on Dec. 25, 2024. She is survived by her two children, Deborah Harriet Wentzel and Howard Thomas Wentzel Jr., and her two grandchildren, Emily Wentzel and Ryder Wentzel. Originally from Pocomoke, Ellen received her RN at a young age and began… Read more »
Lorraine Crouse Ocean City With heavy heart we announce the passing of Lorraine Crouse, 87, on Jan. 13, 2025. She was loved by her family and friends and will be remembered for her love and passion for cooking and patronizing her favorite restaurants. She is survived by her husband, David Crouse; three daughters, Sharon Frisbee,… Read more »
Ellen Henderson Wentzel Ocean Pines Ellen Henderson Wentzel, 88, of Ocean Pines, passed away on Dec. 25, 2024. She is survived by her two children, Deborah Harriet Wentzel and Howard Thomas Wentzel Jr, and her two grandchildren, Emily Wentzel and Ryder Wentzel. Originally from Pocomoke, Ellen received her RN at a young age and began… Read more »
Ruth Marilyn Duvall Ocean Pines Ruth Marilyn Duvall, age 92, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at The Macky and Pam Stansell House in Ocean Pines. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Lewis Craig and Helen Ruth (Samuel) Craig. Ruth was a quick-witted, kind-hearted woman who fiercely loved… Read more »