Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Leslie Freeman Ocean City Leslie Joan Freeman (née Stewart), 85, of Ocean City, died peacefully at home Oct. 5. Born in Washington, D.C., she spent much of her life in Chantilly, Va., before moving to Ocean City. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Edward “Ed” Freeman, and her parents, James… Read more »
Kathleen E. Hensler Berlin Kathleen Elizabeth Hensler, age 95, peacefully passed away in her sleep on October 23, 2026, in Berlin, Maryland. Born on November 14, 1930, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Conrad T. Hoffman and Kathleen (Grady) Hoffman. Kathleen was a graduate of the Institute of Notre Dame in… Read more »
Franklin H. Lynch Berlin It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of Franklin H. Lynch, who passed away peacefully at the age of 98 on Monday, October 19, 2026, in Berlin. A dedicated son, brother, husband, and father, Franklin was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Paula Lynch, and… Read more »
Alan Tran Ocean Pines Alan Tran, born in England on October 25, 1938, passed away on October 3, 2026. He moved to New Jersey in 1980. He later settled in Ocean Pines, Maryland, where he spent the second half of his life fully embracing the charm and beauty of the Eastern Shore. He was preceded… Read more »
Marsha J. Parker Berlin Marsha Jane Parker passed away on October 5, 2026, in Berlin, Maryland, surrounded by family and friends. She was just shy of her 87th birthday. Marsha will be deeply missed. Born Martha Jane Zurowski in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Marsha grew up on Merryhill Farm in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of… Read more »
William “Doc” Schultz Berlin William “Doc” Schultz died unexpectedly on July 13, surrounded by family, at Tidal Health in Salisbury. While his unexpected passing followed years of toughing out the effects of diabetes and cancer, Doc maintained his signature humor and stubborn resilience to the very end. He was preceded in death by his parents,… Read more »
Lenore P. McQuiggan Ocean Pines Lenore Patricia McQuiggan, of Ocean Pines, age 91, passed away on Sept. 21, 2026. Born on March 30, 1935, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Eisele and Madeleine (Wilent) Eisele. Lenore (Lee) resided in Ocean City, Maryland throughout most of her childhood, often taking trips… Read more »
Joshua Martin Reptsik Berlin Joshua (Josh) Reptsik, 48, of Berlin, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends on Sept. 16, 2026. A resilient fighter to the end, he bravely battled cancer multiple times over the past 26 years before it ultimately claimed his life. Born on Nov. 11, 1977, in Lansdale, Pa.,… Read more »
Helen E. Rider Ocean Pines Helen E. “Betty” Rider, 98, of Ocean Pines, passed away peacefully Sept. 22, 2026, at her home. Born May 26, 1928, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of David F. Edwards Sr. and Helen E. Edwards, nee Ryan. Betty graduated from Forest Park High School in 1946. She married Orrie… Read more »
Robert Warren Williams Ocean Pines Robert Warren Williams of Ocean Pines was 90 when he passed away on September 3, 2026. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-two years, Dorothy Creighton Williams. The son of Wilfred and Irene Williams, he grew up in West Orange, NJ with his brother, Jack. He attended… Read more »