Linda Fay Gravenor of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Delmar Manor in Delmar, MD. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Nettie Baker. Linda retired from Super Fresh Market in 2006 where she worked in the Deli. She was also a teachers aid at Pittsville School from 1972 to 1979. Outside of her work, she enjoyed traveling with her husband, David, spending time with her sisters, children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, David; two sons, Albert and his wife, Robin and Steven; two grandchildren, Kevin and Julie; seven siblings: Ruth Foskey, George Baker, Charlie Baker, Mary Morris, Brenda Perdue-Collins, Elson Baker and Beverly Enos and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Doris Fisher, Marilyn Tyndall and Bonnie Oliphant. The Gravenor family would like to extend a sincere thanks to the staff at Delmar Manor for their loving care during her stay there. A funeral service will be held Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Holloway Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Donations may be made in her memory to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
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Lawrence Francis Mohan, 75, of Parsonsburg, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015 at his home. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of the late Charles Mohan and Frances Palmer Mohan. Lawrence was a member of Eastern Shore Seagulls Camping Club. He retired as a service manager for Harley Davidson, Ocean City in 2006. Prior to that he had worked for Plymouth Tube Company. He enjoyed motor sports, camping, talking, anything with oil and air, and being with his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Marilyn L. Woisin Mohan; a son, Scott Lawrence Mohan and his girlfriend, Kim, of Parsonsburg; 2 grandchildren, Makenzie Ann Mohan and Brandon Lee Mohan; a sister, Judith Simonetty and her husband, Christopher of Wappinger Falls, NY; several nieces and nephews; his “adopted misfit” sons, Keith Banks, Robbie Kenney, Junior Baker and Doug Wright; and his beloved dog, “Maggie”. A Celebration of His Life will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will follow at Springhill Memory Gardens near Hebron at a later date. Contributions may be made in his memory to Parsonsburg Fire Department, P.O. Box 208, Parsonsburg, MD 21849 and or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
Marilyn Strait of Salisbury passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Montpelier Ohio on April 4, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Carson and Flossie Cummins. She is survived by John Strait, her loving husband of 67 years. In addition she is survived by two sons, Steven Strait and his wife, Linda and Philip Strait; two daughters, Connie Gilhooly and Laura Littleton; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; two sisters Doris Emenhiser and Lois Conolly. Marilyn sang in many choirs, including the Community Singers. She was a 42 year member of Asbury United Methodist Church where she was very involved in her church Altar Guild, Chiming Belles, prayer group, United Methodist Women and volunteered in the office. She worked for many years at the Gospel Shop. She was preceded in death by her sister, Helen Wilson and her grandson, Ryan Gilhooly A funeral service will be held Monday, November 16, 2015 at 11:00 pm at Asbury United Methodist Church with a visitation starting at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow the service at Springhill Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 1401 Camden Ave., Salisbury, MD, 21804 Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
Maude Howard Duncan, 85, passed away peacefully at Hartley Hall Nursing Home in Pocomoke City on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Born August 23, 1930 in Pocomoke City, she was a daughter of the late Willis and Bertha Custis Howard. Mrs. Duncan was a devoted mother and homemaker who will be remembered for her homemade pies. After raising her three children, she worked for the A&P stores for many years and later retired from First Shore Federal Savings and Loan. She is survived by her two sons, A. Thomas Duncan, III of St. Michaels, and W. Patrick Duncan of Pocomoke City; three grandsons, Connor, Tyler and Max Duncan; a sister-in-law, Laura Belle Gordy of Onley, VA; a brother-in-law William “Billy” Duncan of Gainesville, FL and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Alfred Thomas “Al” Duncan September 15, 2015; her daughter, Suzanne Duncan Dembart, in 1989 and her sister Grace Conaway. A funeral service, officiated by the Rev. Bob Blevins, will be held at Noon on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Holloway Funeral Home, P.A. in Pocomoke City. Family and friends will gather for a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the First Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or 1-800-227-2345, would be appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, 107 Vine Street, Pocomoke City, MD. To send condolences to the family visit www.hollowayfh.com.
Mark A. Bowden, 48, passed away comfortably in his sleep on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at home in Salisbury, MD surrounded by family and friends after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 18, 1967 and following his education, enlisted in the US Army receiving an honorable discharge. Mark enjoyed classic cars, fishing and was passionate about woodworking. His garden provided many hours of enjoyment for Mark and he loved frequent get togethers with family and friends. Mark is survived by his parents, Delores and Stan Shockley; his loving wife, Jeannie Bowden; his 3 sons, Mark A. Bowden, Jr. and spouse, Shane, Brooks A. Bowden and wife, Alex and Tyler A. Bowden; his siblings, Bill Bowden, Nadine Henchcliffe and her husband, Jim, Steven Bowden and wife, Christine, Brenda Shores and husband, Mark, and Step-Sister, Wanda Ballist and husband Steve, a large extended family to include many nieces, nephews, other relatives and notable lifelong friends, Donald and Faith Pumphrey, among other friends. A time of gathering will be held on Monday, November 23rd 2015 at the Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury, MD with visitation at 1:00 PM and a service following at 2:00 PM. Pastor Christine Bowden will officiate the service and provide loving words as Mark receives Military Honors and is laid to rest at Manokin Cemetery in Princess Anne, MD. The family wants to express their deepest and most sincere gratitude to Angie Cherrix of Coastal Hospice for her kind and caring nature. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to send condolences to the family.
Alice I. (Babineau) Murray, 84, 125 Connors Street, Gardner, formerly of 31 Middle Road, Gardner, died peacefully Friday, November 13, 2015 in her residence with her husband by her side, following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Gardner on December 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Adelard and Laura (Careau) Babineau. She was employed by New England Telephone and Verizon for 15 years. She was previously employed by Heywood Hospital of Gardner as a cafeteria worker. Alice was a member of Annunciation Parish/Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church of Gardner. She was also a member of the Pioneer Club of Verizon, a volunteer organization and service club made up of US and Canadian telecommunication industry employees and retirees. Her greatest enjoyment in life was taking care of her husband of 50 years, Byron R. Murray. Besides her husband she leaves one brother, George Babineau and his wife Eleanor of Gardner; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by one brother, Guy Careau; and by one sister, Muriel Robinson. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, November 17th from the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner with a Mass at 11:00 a.m. in Annunciation Parish/Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols Street, Gardner. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Gardner. A calling hour will be held Tuesday, November 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.
Edward Glenn Tindall, 83, passed from this world on Sunday, November 15, 2015, after a long illness, surrounded by the love of his family at his home. He was born on August 29, 1932 in Fresno, California and moved to Maryland during his service with the Air Force. While in Maryland he met the love of his life, Doris, and decided to make it his home. Ed spent his career in aviation and helped to establish Pat’s Incorporated, from where he retired in 1998. He moved to Salisbury in 1996, and loved the peaceful surroundings and beauty of the pond at his home. Ed became active in volunteering with the Joseph House, and was a member of St Francis de Sales Church and the Knights of Columbus. On any given day he could be found fishing at the pond in front of his home or fixing small engines in his garage – donating all the proceeds to the Joseph House. His family was his pride and joy, and he loved them deeply. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Doris; his son Ed Tindall and his wife Anne; his daughter Judy Stansfield and her husband Dave; his daughter Pam Caldwell and her husband MJ; his sister Elsie David and his six grandchildren and one great-grandson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 11:00 am at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church with a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow in Parsons Cemetery in Salisbury. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Joseph House, P.O. Box 1755 Salisbury, MD 21802. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
Mary Lou Ellis Collins, 81, of Berlin, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 at Atlantic General Hospital. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late Howard “Reds” E. Richardson and Edith Davis Richardson. Mary Lou retired in 1990 after 35 years, as an office manager for Gant Shirt Factory. She enjoyed her family and really loved playing bingo at the Willards Lions Club. She loved cooking for family and friends, especially known for her slick dumplings and baked goods during the holidays. She is survived by her 2nd husband, Clayton Collins; 3 children, T. Michael Ellis & wife, Carol of Salisbury, Donna Ellis Beck & husband, Robert of Marion Station, and Gene C. Ellis, Jr. & wife, Ellen of Laurel, DE; 2 step children, Jim Collins & wife, Sandy of Wilmington, DE, and Kaye Lemke & husband, Frank of Lewes, DE; a sister, Betty Jean Dorr & husband, Lawrence of Bozeman, MT; and her special pet, “Petey”. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Gene Clarence Ellis, Sr. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 20, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Oak Hall Riverside Cemetery near Libertytown with Rev. Jay Hurley officiating. Contributions may be made in her memory to Berlin Fire Department. The family would like to gratefully acknowledge the care and support given to Mary Lou by the Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin Rehabilitation Center and a special thank you to Brandi Gaines, who was her care giver and friend. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
Robert Jurgens of Salisbury, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Greenport, NY he was the son of the late George B. & Edith Erdmann Jurgens. Mr. Jurgens graduated from Southold High School in New York in 1979. He worked for Tyson Poultry Company for 14 years in processing in Wango, MD. He enjoyed amateur radios as a past time. He was a devoted son who dedicated his last years taking care of his mother, until his own health would not allow him to do so. He is survived by his brother, Ronald A. Jurgens and an uncle and his wife, Charles A. & Evelyn Erdmann. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Springhill Memory Gardens near Hebron. A visitation will be held Tuesday from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at Holloway Funeral Home. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
Mary J. (Richard) Boucher, 95, of 27 South School Street, Ashburnham, formerly of 26 Leo Drive, Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, November 19, 2015 in The Highlands of Fitchburg, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. Born in Woodland, Maine on December 8, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Jude and Exilda (Cormier) Richard. Mary received her GED from Mount Wachusett Community College of Gardner in 1995, and was honored to have given a speech during the ceremony. She was employed by the City of Gardner in the school cafeteria of Elm Street School for seven years, retiring in 1993. She was previously employed by GEM Crib and Cradle Company of Gardner, Mead Container Corporation and the Old Mill Restaurant of Westminster. She was a member of Annunciation Parish/Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church of Gardner, and its’ Ladies of St. Anne Society and the Cursillo Movement. Mary volunteered for the church for many years and in the library of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School. She was a caregiver, avid Bingo player and loved to socialize and travel. Mary was a devout Catholic who enjoyed watching Mass on television. She was a member of the local chapter of AARP and the Gardner Golden Agers. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Raymond W. Boucher, who died in 1980. She leaves one son, Larry D. Boucher and his wife Helen of Millis; three daughters, Joanne Boucher-Mock and her husband Dr. Wellington Mock of Bartlett, TN, Marie-Jane Handy and her husband Walter of Ashburnham and Susan T. Irr and her husband Frank of Millbury; two brothers, Ernest Richard and his wife Evangeline of Gardner and Joseph Oscar Richard of Otter River; six grandchildren, Concetta Trifone, Dillon P. Handy, Andrew Boucher, Phillip Boucher, Sarah Irr and Elizabeth Irr; one great-grandchild, Kyrah Ann Bigwood; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by two brothers, Zoel Richard and Omer J. Richard; and one sister, Noella Arsenault. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, November 25th from the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner with a Mass at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols Street, Gardner. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Gardner. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, November 24th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Academy, 135 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA 01440.
Obituary for Margaret F Bunty – Born 21 January 1923 – Died 23 November, 2015 Margaret Bunty passed away peacefully this Monday am at Genesis Rehabilitation Center in Salisbury. She was 92 years old and a staunch Republican. She was born on January 21, 1923, to the late Rudolf Freyeisen and Wilma Terrill Freyeisen In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her husband Ralph J Bunty who died in 1982; her daughter Wilma Lewis who died in 2010. She was a long time resident of Wicomico County, having lived here since 1950. In her later years, she raised both cocker spaniels and goats and was affectionately known as the ‘Goat Lady’. During her teaching years, she took great pleasure in helping her students improve their reading skills. Mrs. Bunty was a graduate of Roosevelt High School, Washington D.C in 1941 and a graduate of Strayer College in 1943. She received a BSEd degree from the University of MD in 1966 and a Masters Degree in Reading from the University of Rhode Island in 1972. She taught in both Sussex and Worcester Counties. She is survived by her younger sister, Dorothy Newcomer of Finksburg, MD, her son Dennis R Bunty of Lewes, DE, and her grandson, Kristopher C. Bunty of Lewes, DE. A viewing will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday November 27, 2015 at Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury , MD. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to send condolences to the family.
M. Wilson Perdue M. Wilson Perdue, 65, of Salisbury, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Salisbury on September 28, 1950, he was the son of the late Marbury and Wanda Perdue. Wilson was a lifelong farmer, but his passion in life was teaching his students at Salisbury Baptist Academy. For over 30 years, he made lasting impressions on his students. “Mr. Wilson” was a Christian role model and grandfather figure to many young people. The legacy he left at Salisbury Baptist Academy will never be forgotten or replaced. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two unborn children and many other loved ones. Wilson is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Sandy Perdue of Salisbury; four children, M. Wilson Perdue, III and his wife Jennifer of Snow Hill, Mark Perdue and his wife Shannon of Salisbury, Maegan Perdue of Salisbury, and Joseph Perdue and his wife Kristen of Salisbury; seven grandchildren, Douglas, Ryan, Autumn, Taylor, Emily, Morgan and Wilson IV; one great-granddaughter, Azalia; three siblings, Brenda LeCompte, Thomas Perdue and Susan Perdue; a great-aunt, Mattie Morris and many other family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Salisbury Baptist Temple. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 27, 2015 from 6-8 pm at Salisbury Baptist Temple as well as one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Springhill Memory Gardens near Hebron. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Salisbury Baptist Temple to benefit the Owens Missionary Families. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to send condolences to the family.
James Stephenson Cubbage, age 67, of Hebron, MD, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Born in Salisbury, MD on January 28, 1948, he was the son of Margaret Stephenson Cubbage and the late James Herman Cubbage of Bethel, DE. Jim graduated from Laurel High School in Laurel, DE in 1966 and from University of Delaware with a B.S. degree in Plant Science in 1970. After college he worked in sales for Agway, Inc. and Stanford Seed Company in Connecticut. In 1978, he began his own landscaping and lawn irrigation business along with Katie’s Christmas Trees. His professional career has included work with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl as Lead Environmental Inspector and Project Engineer on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project and Environmental Monitor for the Indian River Bridge Project and numerous other State Highway Administration (SHA) projects. He was currently employed by Wallace Montgomery and Associates as an environmental consultant. Jim served as past president of the Hebron Lions Club and a member of Rockawalkin Ruritan Club. While a member of Rockawalkin Methodist Church in Hebron, MD. Jim taught an adult Sunday School class for many years. He and his family also worshipped at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Delmar, MD and the Uprising Church in Hebron. In his spare time, Jim enjoyed gardening, boating, swimming, and cooking on the grill. Always known for his smiling face and encouraging words, Jim never hesitated to strike up a conversation with anyone he encountered. His life was truly an example of a joyful, Christian servant to family, friends, and even complete strangers. Jim is survived by his wife, Elinor Phillips Cubbage. During their 45-year marriage, they were blessed with two children, Kate Allen Shepherd of Salisbury, MD, and Benjamin David Cubbage. Ben and his wife, Rose Manion Cubbage, serve in the missions field and have two children, Phoebe Snow Cubbage and Bear Titan Cubbage. Jim is also survived by one sister, Janet Fitch, wife of Ralph Fitch, of Stillpond, MD. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Rockawalkin United Methodist Church in Hebron. A visitation will be held at Holloway Funeral Home on Saturday, November 28 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM . Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore, MD or the Wounded Warriors Project in Maryland. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to send condolences to the family.
Theodore Pikulsky 82, of Berlin, died Friday, November 27, 2015 at Salisbury Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Footedale, PA, he was the son of the late Peter and Helen Merick Pikulsky. Mr. Piklusky was the former owner of Prestige Builders. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Diana Pikulsky; children: Theodore Pikulsky and wife, Patrice of Selbyville, Brian Pikulsky of Annapolis and Paula Curran and husband, Matthew of Cabin John, MD; step-daughter, Tara Hagerman of Salisbury; brother, Edward Pikulsky of Salisbury; 9 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 8 siblings. A funeral service will be held Monday, November 30, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Holloway Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park in Berlin. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
Marilyn Alberta Long of Salisbury, Maryland passed away on Monday, November 23rd. She was 72 years old and full of life, despite numerous health limitations. Marilyn was born in Washingtonville, Ohio on April 22, 1943 to Albert Delmont Weikart and Selma Kautz Weikart. Her younger sister, Connie Jean Corliss of Salem, Ohio, wife of Glenn F. Corliss, was born four years later. Their adolescent years were spent in rural bliss: picking flowers for fun and fruit for pocket money; spending time with family and relatives on weekends; marching band and friends at school. After graduating high school, Marilyn headed for the big city to attend nursing school at Saint Luke’s of Cleveland. It was while earning her RN that she met her future husband, Charles Kenneth Long. They were married in 1967. Their marriage lasted until the untimely death of “Chas” in 1999. Marilyn and Charlie had their first child, Christopher Kevin Long, 48, of Saint Simons Island, Georgia, in late 1967. Christopher is married to Jody Ann Long, who blessed Marilyn with two beloved grandsons: Aidan Charles Long, 12, and Nolan Christopher Long, 10. Their younger son, Andrew Kenneth Long, 45, was born three years later. Andrew, his wife Virginia Lynn Peterson, and their puppy Charley all live in Evergreen, Colorado. In the early 1970s, the Longs relocated to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Charlie began his teaching career at Wilson College, while Marilyn raised two young sons and earned a B.A. – and membership into Phi Beta Kappa – at Wilson. In 1979, Charlie and Marilyn made their final big move, to Salisbury. Charlie taught Education at Salisbury University, while Marilyn continued to raise their children. As the kids got older, she became more active in her adopted community both professionally and socially. Career highlights include: serving as a hospice nurse at Deer’s Head and with Coastal Hospice; trying her hand as a school nurse at Pemberton Elementary; and, ultimately, working to address the needs of the elderly and disabled as an administrator at SHORE UP! Inc. On the personal front, Marilyn (“Saint Marilyn” to her husband’s colleagues) returned to her musical roots, picking up first the mountain dulcimer, then the hammered dulcimer. Marilyn and Charlie went on to form an old-time music band, The String Dusters, with Frank Nanna of Berlin, MD. They released two CDs, but more importantly, helped foster a local music scene best summed up by the title of their second release: Thursday Night at Marilyn’s. Marilyn’s noble passions defined her life: her love of family; her commitment to her equally selfless and compassionate friends; her belief in humanity and desire to make the world a better, more just place. She also cherished her down time, which she filled with reading, knitting, building miniatures, going out to dinner and the movies, and keeping up with friends and family both in person and online. Marilyn is survived by all of those who were touched by her kindness: her two boys and their wives; her grandchildren; her sister, Connie, her two nieces, Amy and Heather, and their children Sydney and Gage; and most importantly, the friends, and caregivers that became friends, who were there for her on every step of this magnificent journey. A funeral service will be held Monday, November 30, 2015 at 11:00 am at Holloway Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made either to: SHORE UP! Inc., c/o Freddie Mitchell, Executive Director, 520 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804; or the Humane Society of Wicomico County, 5130 Citation Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
Dorothy Rose Hurley Bloxom, 86, died on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the Hartley Hall Nursing Home, where she had resided since 2011. Born July 17, 1929 in the small community of Cokesbury in Somerset County, she was the first of eight children of the late Clinton and Hattie Carter Hurley. Dorothy attended school for the first six years at the Cokesbury one room school. After that she rode the bus to Princess Anne, where she attended Washington High School. Following graduation in 1946, she worked at Montgomery Ward in Pocomoke City. There she met her future husband, Clairville W. “C.W.” Bloxom, Jr. They were married in 1949 and upon his death in 2005, had been married for 56 years. Dorothy spent most of her married life as a homemaker, but worked for a time at the J. J. Newberry store and then as a bookkeeper for Somers-Kirby Motor Company, both in Pocomoke City. She was a member of Lynnhaven Baptist Church, serving as a long time teacher to the little children. Her life revolved around her family and church, but in her spare time she enjoyed nothing more than flower gardening. She was a familiar sight in Pocomoke, down on her knees, digging the weeds out of her yard. She is survived by her three children, Clairville W. “Bill” Bloxom, III and his wife Dawn, Karen Gabriszeski and her husband Joe and Laura “Lolly” Beauchamp and her husband Michael; six grandchildren, Todd and Andrew Bloxom, Laura Gabriszeski, Christy (Beauchamp) Caison, Stacy (Beauchamp) Barnes and Stephen Beauchamp; five great grandchildren, Caleb and Caitlyn Johnson, Connall Caison and Paxton and Addison Barnes; her seven siblings, Lee, Kenneth, Richard, George and Daniel Hurley, Constance Bozman, and Patricia Doyle; their spouses and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service, officiated by the Rev. Kerry Hinton, will be held at 2:00PM, Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Lynnhaven Baptist Church, where family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service. A reception will follow the service in the church fellowship hall. Interment will be private in the John W. Taylor Cemetery in Temperanceville, VA. If desired, memorial contributions can be made to the Lynnhaven Baptist Church, P.O. Box 237, 1200 Lynnhaven Drive, Pocomoke City, MD 21851, to support their children’s programs. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 107 Vine Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hollowayfh.com.
Helen Ruth Davis, 81, died on Monday, November 30, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Born January 20, 1934 in Salisbury, MD, she was the daughter of the late Elijah and Margie Godwin Cooper. Helen enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bingo and she loved to cook. She is survived by three children, Steven Davis and his fiancé Linda, Bruce Davis and his wife Kristine and Robin Davis and her fiancé Tom; brother Rev. James Cooper and his wife Betty; grandchildren, Star, Dana, Michelle, Heather, Wayne, Jr., Jennie, Christopher, Sandy, Billy, John, Jessie and Chelsea; 16 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents Helen was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Smith; son, Wayne Davis, Sr. and brother Preston Cooper. A funeral service, officiated by the Rev. Howard Travers, will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury, where family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Melson Cemetery in Delmar, MD. If desired, memorial contributions can be made to the Coastal Hospice PO Box 1733, Salisbury, MD, 21802. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Rd, Salisbury, MD 21804. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hollowayfh.com.
Dorothy Margaret Aponte, 84, of Snow Hill, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 at Coastal Hospice At The Lake. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Paul Weissmantel and Florence Place Weissmantel. Dorothy was a member of Kenille’s Kupboard Pet Pantry & Rescue and Whatcoat United Methodist Church. She worked for Grumman Industries for 15 years, retiring in 1986. She enjoyed rescuing animals, church sales and walking. She is survived by a son, William Frank Mele, Jr. & his wife, Debbie of Dover, DE; a daughter, Patricia Kerry Woods of Willards; a granddaughter, Jackie Lombardi and a grandson, Christopher Mele, both of NY; 2 great grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Thomas; a nephew, John Goldfarb; and her four-legged friends, “Samantha”, “Buddy”, “Rocky”, “Jazz” and “Charlie”. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Hilary Aponte; 2 sisters, Margaret Goldfarb and Florence Schmidt. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Whatcoat United Methodist Church in Snow Hill with Pastor Andy Frick officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00. She will be laid to rest at Wicomico Memorial Park in Salisbury. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Kenille’s Kupboard Pet Pantry & Rescue, P.O. Box 598, Ocean City, MD 21843. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
Richard Lee Hastings, 78, of Salisbury, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Marion Hastings and Leona Bunting Hastings. Richard worked as a HVAC technician and in maintenance for Larmar Corporation for many years, retiring in 1999. He enjoyed fishing and puzzles. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Catherine Hastings; 3 children, Norma Rounds & husband, Todd, and Linda Schaffer & husband, Robert, all of Salisbury, Joseph M. Hastings of Wesley Chapel, FL; 2 grandchildren, Kevin Hastings & wife, Lisa, and Christina Schaffer, all of Salisbury; 3 great grandchildren, Tyler, Cody and Brandon; a sister, Norma Sockriter of Fruitland; and a nephew, Frank Sockriter of Fruitland. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Richard Lee Hastings, Jr. and John David Hastings. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Holloway Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Wicomico Memorial Park in Salisbury with Rev. Joel Beiler officiating. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
Deborah A. Fisher 61 of Fruitland, died Tuesday, December 2, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late, Robert Lee Peacock and Margaret Ann Bromley. Deborah worked at Delmarva Oil for 27 years as office manager and with Tilghman Oil for 13 years. She was a member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Thomas M. “Tommy” Fisher of Fruitland; two sons, Charles Kelly Taylor and Jason Michael Taylor and wife, Rachel Ann all of Salisbury; two step-children, Martin W. Fisher of Salisbury and Tammy Lynn Crawford of Gumboro; two grandchildren, Christian Michael Taylor and Brayden Charles Taylor; one step-grandchild, Meagan Fisher; siblings: Chuck Peacock of Salisbury, Doug Peacock, Charlene Bozman of Fairmount, Dona Fountain and Brenda Faust both of Denton; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sons, Joseph Sherwood (JoBo) Taylor and Sean Michael Taylor; sister, Roberta Leigh Holland and grandparents, Lottie and Herman Taylor. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Holloway Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Melbourne “Buddy” Adkins will officiate. Donations may be made in her memory to Coastal Hospice, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802 or Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, 31353 Mt. Hermon Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.