Obituaries

Robert Charles Walls

Robert Charles Walls

Sep 15, 2024

Robert “Bob” Charles Walls, 72, of East New Market, Maryland passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday morning, September 15, 2024.

Born in Easton, Maryland on January 24, 1952 he was the son of the late Charles M. Walls and Virginia W. Walls.

Bob attended the local schools in Seaford, Delaware and graduated from Seaford High School with the class of...

Marianne Carter Lowry

Marianne Carter Lowry

Aug 30, 2024

Marianne Carter Lowry

August 14, 1928 - August 30, 2024

Marianne C. Lowry, 96, of St. Michaels, Maryland died peacefully on August 30th.

She leaves her husband of 69 years “Ted” Harvie Edmund Lowry, Jr, and children Stephenson Lowry, Tedde Lowry Best, Priscilla Anne Lowry, Samantha Lowry Eckert (Kevin); 6 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; nieces and a nephew.

She is preceded in death by...

Susan Marie Daigle

Susan Marie Daigle

Aug 27, 2024

Susan M. Daigle, 69, of Cambridge, Maryland passed away on August 27, 2024 at her home.

Born in Connecticut on August 21, 1955 she was the daughter of Donald Dezso and the late Ruth Lindley Dezso.

Susan worked as a telephone operator for many years. She loved going to the airport and took great interest in the mechanical part of airplanes. She...

Ronald David Gray

Ronald David Gray

Aug 16, 2024

Ronald David Gray of Crapo, MD passed away unexpectedly at his home.

Born on November 21, 1962, to David and Doris Gray of Elliott Island, Ronnie was the oldest of three children. He graduated in 1980 from Cullman High School in Cullman, AL, and worked for Beatrice Foods in Hanceville, AL. He moved back to the Eastern Shore in 1996 where...

Robert James Spence, M.D., FACS

Robert James Spence, M.D., FACS

Aug 9, 2024

Robert J. Spence, a pioneer physician and professor in the use of plastic surgery in the reconstruction of burn victims, passed away August 9th at his home in Cambridge, Maryland. Dr. Spence bravely battled mesothelioma. He was 77. 

Dr. Spence began his medical career in Baltimore when he left upstate New York and enrolled at the Johns Hopkins University. Inspired by...

Jacqueline M. Long

Jacqueline M. Long

Aug 2, 2024

Jacqueline “Jackie” M. Long, 83, of Hoopers Island formerly of Greensboro passed away Friday morning, August 2, 2024 at the home of her daughter and son-in–law which became her home a few months ago.

She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 1, 1941 to the late George Albert Paulman, Sr. and Alice Unitas Paulman. 

Jackie was a devoted catholic and attended...

John "JD" Douglas Sapulos, Jr.

John "JD" Douglas Sapulos, Jr.

Jul 21, 2024

John “JD” Douglas Sapulos, Jr., 42, of Cambridge, Maryland passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 in Vienna, Maryland.

Born in Cambridge on February 2, 1982, he is the son of Dianne Ellerbusch and the late John Douglas Sapulos, Sr.

JD was a hard worker and loved his place of employment at LWRC repairing guns. He enjoyed drone photography, shooting gun, playing guitar...

Ryan Earl Custer

Ryan Earl Custer

Jul 21, 2024

On July 21, 2024, Ryan Earl Custer, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 81. Ryan was born on December 14, 1942 in Johnstown, PA to John and Freda (Shaffer) Custer. He was a graduate of what was then Forbes High School and was said to be the only graduate of Pretoria Technical School where he...

Charles Craig Bristor

Charles Craig Bristor

Jul 18, 2024

Charles "Craig" Bristor, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the age of 77, after a long and courageous struggle with dementia. A lifelong resident of Maryland, he spent most of his years in Lutherville, had a fulfilling career in Baltimore, and enjoyed recent retirement years on the Eastern Shore in Cambridge.

Born...

Jerry Dale Stines

Jerry Dale Stines

Jul 13, 2024

Jerry Dale Stines, a man who cherished horses, fishing, and the simple joys of life, passed away on Saturday, July 13th. He leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter that will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Born to Juanita and Clarence Stines, Jerry was a loving father survived by his four children: Jerry Stines, Jessy Stines, Joe...

Cecilia Mary Adams

Cecilia Mary Adams

Jul 2, 2024

Cecilia M. Adams, 90, of Fishing Creek, Maryland passed away on Tuesday morning, July 2, 2024 at Autumn Lake at Chesapeake Woods in Cambridge.

Born in Bridgeville, Delaware on May 8, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Frank Tobat and Mary Madorkey Tobat. 

In 1950, Cecilia married Robert “Bobby” Edgar Willey and together they had 4 children.  They started their...

Brenda Diane Wise

Brenda Diane Wise

Jun 26, 2024

B. Diane Wise, 71, of Cambridge, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in Easton, MD. Born on March 18, 1953, in Alexandria, VA, Diane lived a life marked by an enormous heart, wonderful sense of humor and devotion to her family. 

Diane grew up in Alexandria and Herndon, VA where she made lifelong friends and put on “plays” for the...

Barbara Jean Travers

Barbara Jean Travers

Jun 20, 2024

Barbara Jean Travers, 71, of Fishing Creek, Maryland passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, June 20, 2024 at her home with her family at her side.

Born on December 10, 1952 in Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Grover Corkran and Norma Donovan Corkran.

Barbara married Richard W. Travers on September 10, 1970 and they made their home in Fishing...

Bonnie Faye Harrison

Bonnie Faye Harrison

May 21, 2024

Bonnie Faye Harrison was born in Virginia on September 23, 1947. She loved to travel and spend time with family. Bonnie was staying with her daughter Kim in Galestown, MD, when she embarked on her final journey on Friday, May 19. As a final gift, she was able to give her organs and finally passed away on Tuesday, May 21,...

Terence "Terry" Edward Dougherty

Terence "Terry" Edward Dougherty

May 17, 2024

Terence “Terry” E. Dougherty, 87, of Cambridge, Maryland passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024 at UMSMC @ Easton. 

Terry was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 6, 1936 and was the son of the late Charles Dougherty and Caroline Vance Dougherty.

He attended school in Philadelphia and graduated from Bartram High School with the class of 1954.  Terry then went on...

Flora "Diane" Willey

Flora "Diane" Willey

May 1, 2024

Flora “Diane” Willey, 75, of Linkwood, Maryland passed away on Wednesday morning, May 1, 2024 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury.

She was born July 28, 1948 on Hoopers Island to the late Ruth Todd Miller and Robert Miller.

Diane attended South Dorchester High School where she played field hockey and graduated with the class of 1966.

On November 9, 1979 she married Levin Insley...

Charlotte Ruth Hearne

Charlotte Ruth Hearne

Apr 30, 2024

Charlotte Ruth (Payne) Hearne, 83, of Seaford, Delaware passed away peacefully at Tidal Health Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware on Tuesday April 30, 2024.

Charlotte was born on November 15, 1940 in Caroline county to the late Everett Cannon Payne and Velma Hercelia Cohee.  She attended North Dorchester High School and spent her early years in Dorchester County.  In later years she...

Deborah Frances Fishpaw

Deborah Frances Fishpaw

Apr 26, 2024

Deborah F. “Debbie” Fishpaw, 57, of Cambridge, Maryland passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore.

Born on November 22, 1966 in Cambridge, Maryland, she was the daughter of Shirley Hughes Wickwire and the late David Lee Wickwire, Sr.

Debbie attended school in Dorchester County and graduated from Cambridge South Dorchester High School with the class of...

Richard Reginald Willis

Richard Reginald Willis

Apr 24, 2024

Richard R. Willis, 73, of Linkwood, Maryland passed away on Wednesday evening, April 24, 2024 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury.

Born in Maryland on March 11, 1951 he was the son of the late Doris Dulin and Richard B. Willis.

Richard was a carpenter by trade.  He was an avid fisherman, crabber and hunter.  He loved to hunt mostly...

William Lawrence Garlitz

William Lawrence Garlitz

Apr 19, 2024

William L.”Sarge” Garlitz, 81, of Cambridge passed away on April 19, 2024 at UMSMC@Easton after a brief illness. Born July 1, 1942 in Lonaconing, Maryland, Sarge was a son of the late Audrel Ella Hanekamp and Wilmoth Francis Garlitz. He attended Valley High School and graduated with the Class of 1960. He attended Frostburg State College for one year before...

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