Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Kenneth Richard Bliss Berlin Kenneth Richard “Kenny” Bliss, 64, died unexpectedly on September 3, 2026, following a period of declining health. During the last two years of his life, Ken faced increasingly serious health problems and handled them with grace. Ken was born on April 13, 1962, the son of Elizabeth (Loveland) Bliss and the… Read more »
Mason Pollin Ocean Pines Adam Mason Pollin, of Ocean Pines, Maryland, was born on June 15, 1971, in Washington, D.C., and passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on August 28, 2026. Adam is survived by his parents, Alan and Alice Sydney. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Shane Pollin (Amy), Jill Madone (Mike),… Read more »
Larry Shockley Whaleyville It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Larry Thomas Shockley, of Whaleyville, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and community member, who departed from this life on August 22, 2026, at the age of 62. Larry was born in Salisbury on May 28, 1964 to Marylan (Jones) Shockley… Read more »
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 »