Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Michael Pylypczuk Berlin Michael Pylypczuk, born Aug. 20, 1937 in Ukraine, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the age of 87 at a nursing home in New York. Michael was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin. He then attended Maryland Institute of Art and graduated from Johns Hopkins University before… Read more »
Stephanie Jane Dietz Newark Stephanie Jane Dietz, 59, of Newark, passed away on June 21, 2025. Born on October 24, 1965, Stephanie’s early years on a farm shaped a lifetime of love for animals and nature. She was known for her deep connection with her pony Rocket, her pig Wilbur, and a menagerie of pets… Read more »
Frances Eleanor Pilarski Ocean Pines Frances Eleanor Pilarski, age 83, a loving wife, mother, grandmother (babcia), and great-grandmother, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at her home in Ocean Pines. Born on August 25, 1941, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Frank Cline and Kathryn Elizabeth (Harper) Cline. Frances was born… Read more »
Shelia Judith Roth Ocean Pines Shelia Judith Roth, 86 of Ocean Pines, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Thomas A. Barrett and Helen Schoen Barrett. She was the loving wife of Harvey Roth for 64 years. In addition to her husband, Sheila… Read more »
Norman ‘Kirk’ Scott Berlin Norman “Kirk” Scott, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his home in Berlin. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of Mary Shockley Williams, Norman Frederick “Freddie” Scott, and his stepfather, Calvin F. Williams. Kirk graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1983. He then attended Wesley… Read more »
Irva Lillie Harp Berlin Irva Lillie Harp, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, at the age of 94. Born in Philadelphia on June 28, 1930, to Leonard and Sarah Seither, Irva was a loving and steady presence in the lives of all who knew her. She was… Read more »
David Reed Kruper Bishopville David Reed Kruper, 78, of Bishopville and Smithton, Pa., passed away peacefully at his home in Maryland on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Reed, as he was known to his friends and family, was born on July 14, 1946 in Mount Pleasant, Pa., son of the late John H. and Donna M…. Read more »
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 »