Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
Deborah Wooten Bishopville It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah Carl Wooten, of Bishopville, who departed life on January 16, 2026, at the age of 77. Born February 25, 1948, in Takoma Park, she was the middle child of seven siblings and the beloved daughter of the late Howard Frederick… Read more »
Theresa Rae Diefendorf Berlin Theresa Rae Diefendorf, age 62, passed away at her home on January 9, 2026. Born in New York City on March 10, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Stuart and Sheila (White) Canham. A 1981 graduate of Elizabeth High School in Colorado, Theresa honorably served her country in the… Read more »
William P. Rogers Jr. Bishopville William (Billy) Purnell Rogers Jr, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026 at 59 years young. Billy was born on June 18, 1966 to parents Jacqueline Tingle Rogers and William Purnell Rogers Sr. Billy grew up in Bishopville, Maryland where he loved to go hunting, fishing, and riding four wheelers…. Read more »
Carol E. Mills Ocean Pines Carol Elizabeth Mills of Ocean Pines passed away November 18, 2025, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 92. She was born to Clarence and Bertha Hahn and raised in Springfield, Illinois. After graduating from Macalester College, she worked for the National Security Agency for two years where… Read more »
Patricia Farry Stewart Berlin Patricia Farry Stewart, 89, affectionately known as “Patsy,” passed away on Tuesday Dec. 23 in Berlin. Patsy was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, daughter of the late George J. Farry and May Farry. Patsy was a graduate of Ursuline Academy in Wilmington. She was a popular student known not only… Read more »
Phil Scruggs Ocean City Family and friends are devastated to announce the passing of our adored Phil Scruggs at the age of 53. Phil was one of the kindest, good-hearted souls you could ever meet. He loved his books, his dream car/Firebird, and his grandfather’s “Pristine Lincoln.” Few people on the planet knew more about… Read more »
Donna Marie Atwell Cavallaro Ocean Pines Donna Marie Atwell Cavallaro, 71, of Ocean Pines, passed away on Dec. 18, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on Nov. 20, 1954, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Donald Atwell and Anne Grady Atwell. Raised in the Westbrook Park section of Upper Darby, she was… Read more »
Linda Abbott Lynch Berlin Linda Abbott Lynch, age 79, passed away on December 23, 2025 in Salisbury, Maryland. Born on July 25, 1946 in Salisbury, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late William Abbott and Eleanor (Hancock) Abbott. Linda graduated from Stephen Decatur High School and attended Hood College. She married in 1967 and… Read more »
William Richard Serman Snow Hill William “Bill” Richard Serman, of Snow Hill, MD a beloved figure in the hearts of many, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on May 9, 1935, in Ridgely, MD, to the late Carroll C. and Ida Mae (Roche) Serman. Bill worked for Worcester… Read more »
Stephen Edwin Humphreys Berlin Steve was born on June 16,1941 to Pauline Harrington Humphreys and William Wendell Humphreys. He passed peacefully with his family by his side on November 23, 2025. Steve leaves behind his wife Joan Hawke Humphreys of almost 63 years. His daughter Ashley Humphreys, her spouse Paul, his son Joshua Humphreys, wife… Read more »