The Daily Times

Donna K Webster, 74, of Hagerstown, MD passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at home with her loving son by her side. Born August 2, 1947, in Salisbury, MD she was the daughter of the late Walter and Grace (Mumford) Disharoon. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her sister, Joy Disharoon. She was a graduate of Wicomico High School class of 1965. Before retiring, Donna was a volunteer activities coordinator at a corrections institute. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Donna is survived by her son, James Oliver Webster, III.; one sister, Christine Harbin and her husband Marty; one niece and two nephews; and her friends Vicki Dennis and...

Fruitland - Ruth E. Deal, 86, of Fruitland, MD Entered Eternal Rest July 21, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Norfolk, VA on October 12, 1935, she was the daughter of the late McKinley Towns and Anna Mae Bynum Towns. Ruth was the beloved mother of 5 children: Phyllis (Bike) Simms, Carol Deal, Stephanie (Tom) Collins, Alison Deal and Alton Deal Jr.; 8 Grandchildren: Courtney McAllister, Christina Stewart, Aundrea Gould, Alton L Deal III, Morgan Deal, Jennifer Deal, Kimberly Collins, and Justin Roman; 6 great-grandchildren: SaMaiya Dale, Darren Dale, Kamree Batson, Aryane Deal, Amari Deal and Charm Palmer. She is also survived by her sister Helen Perry of Fruitland, MD, her...

Amanda Marie Geary, 34, of Leesburg VA, lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully with family at her side on July 21. Amanda was born on June 30, 1988, in Salisbury MD. She attended James M Bennett High and received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. One week after graduation, she married the love of her life, Herbert Jackson Geary IV, and they had 2 beautiful children together. She worked for Wildfire Restaurant for over 12 years, where she was the Special Events Manager. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Amanda. She loved hosting an evening with friends and family with a glass of her favorite wine in hand. She had the...

Anna Virginia Lewis, born in Parsonsburg, MD died peacefully July 15, 2022. Anna was blessed with two sons, Philip and Thomas who both married. Philip to Laura and Thomas to Lori. Her family grew from those two unions to include three grandsons and one great granddaughter. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Otis, Joshua, and Richard; and 4 sisters, Charlotta, Mary Evelyn, Maizie and Doris. Services and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area, 8180 Greensboro Drive #400, McLean, VA 22102 or to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 Funeral...

Linda Gray Lofland of Salisbury, Maryland passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Manokin Manor Nursing Home in Princess Anne, Maryland. She was 72. She was born on April 26, 1950 in Newark, NJ the daughter of the late Eugene Orchard and Helen Virginia Gray Orchard. She was married to Barry Lofland. He preceded her in death on February 27, 2009. She managed Shore Stop #225 for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed playing bingo, trips to the beach, and traveling with her daughters. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She is survived by four daughters: Janice Orchard, Donna Baer and her husband Robert, Kelly Lofland, Jaimie Gambrill and her husband John. ten...

Melva Marie Kaut Kimbler of Seaford, DE, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2022, surrounded by her family. Melva was born on September 15, 1946 in Vinton, Iowa, the daughter of the late Ralph Kaut and Elva Broxey. She had three sons, John Robert, Mathew David and Thomas Adam. Melva primarily worked in the electronics industries with K&L Microwave and most recently with EWT, both in Salisbury, Md. She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Dean Broxey; her step-mother, Dovey Kaut; her Aunt Lola Thomas; her brother Edward Kaut & wife Karen; a niece, Maureen Kaut; a nephew, Tim Kaut; and a great-grandchild. She is survived by her sons; John (Melody) of...

Karen Lee Barnes, 74, of Delmar, MD, formerly of Crisfield, MD, went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2022. Born on April 17, 1948 in Crisfield, MD she is predeceased by her parents Preston Scott Sr. and Louella (Beasley) Scott. Karen spent most of her life working for John T. Handy Company as a line production worker. She enjoyed spending time with her family and shopping at the local thrift stores. She was a very loyal and hardworking woman who will be deeply missed by everyone that knew her. She is survived by her brothers Brian Scott of Salisbury, MD, Preston Scott, Jr. and wife Janice Scott of Salisbury, MD; her three children Ernest J. Barnes Sr. of Aurora, CO, Rachel (Jeremy) Oates...

Maxine Parsons Patterson graced our world for 97 years, passing away on Friday, May 6th at Citizen's Care & Rehabilitation Center in Havre de Grace, MD. She was predeceased by husband James D. Patterson II, parents Herman W. Parsons and Fannye Perdue Parsons, sister Virginia Long, brothers Wilbur Parsons and William Stark, and half-sister Mildred Marfing. To cherish her memory, she leaves son Keith Patterson and wife Pat, daughter Paula Patterson and spouse Carmen Diaz, son Wayne Patterson and wife Carolyn, step-son J. Davis Patterson III and wife Mary, and daughter-in-law Michele Ebner and husband Jerry. She is also survived by her sisters Stella Griffith and Gayle Gillespie;...

William Wyatt English of Salisbury passed away on May 6, 2022. He was the son of the late Nellie and Oscar English, and was born at his home in Vienna in 1932. He was raised there on a farm with 10 siblings. Bill joined the army at a young age and grew up very fast, as he experienced combat in Korea. Following his military career, he worked in the trucking and auto industry managing parts and service, primarily in Dorchester County. William was a loving husband and father for 68 years. He traveled the world and had many interests, including fishing, gardening, being in nature, coin collecting, antique dealing, stock market investing, and watching the Baltimore Orioles. He enjoyed connecting...

Thomas Henry Adams, Jr. of Cambridge, MD passed away on April 1, 2022. He was 88 years old. Born on March 18, 1934 in Cambridge, he was the son of Thomas H. Adams, Sr. and Virginia Lowe Adams. His loving stepmother was Rowena Robinson Adams. Tommy (known as "Poppy" to his beloved grandchildren) married the love of his life, Betty "Wayne" Pritchett, on November 7, 1955. He is survived by his wife of more than 66 years, a son, Steven A. Adams, of Cambridge, a daughter, Laura A. Cowin, and her husband, Robert N. Cowin, of Trappe, a granddaughter, Kathryn Marie Adams, of Cambridge, a daughter-in-law, Charlene H. Adams, of Cambridge, a sister-in-law, Julie P. Slacum, of Cambridge, a...

The Reverend Harrel W. Pitsenbarger of Salisbury passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 93. He was born on September 25, 1928 In Bellburn, WV, the son of the late Henry James Pitsenbarger and Rosa Dorsey Pitsenbarger. He was also preceded in death by brothers Dana Pitsenbarger and Colan Pitsenbarger as well as sister Verla Clower. He was married to Frances Henderson Pitsenbarger on June 25, 1949. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956. He graduated from Concord College and later from Wesley Seminary. He served numerous communities over the years as a Pastor with the United Methodist Church. He served the Lerona Charge...

Robert Louis Martin, Jr., Captain Bob, Husband, Dad, PopPop, Brother, Uncle, Bobbymartin, Bob-a-lou How Do You Do... heaven's Gates opened for you on Sunday, March 13, 2022. You were our biggest supporter, the best man on the planet, and quite the charmer. You laughed hardest at your own jokes and were loved by all. Our official mayor and a God loving Veteran of the Army National Guard. A legendary fisherman who the ocean feared as well as the Supreme Court. You were a slalom skiing, James Brown dancing, harmonica playing, Chuck Norris watching, Eric Clapton listening, fish net repairing, pipe welding, napkin folding, Hawaiian shirt stealing... Son of a Gun! A J&B drinking, garlic...

Richard B. Dempster, 90, of Salisbury, MD passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Manokin Rehab in Princess Anne. He was born in Abington, PA on September 29, 1931 and was a son of the late Daniel Mortimer Dempster and Alice Bonsall Dempster. Mr. Dempster graduated from Abington High School class of 1949 and also graduated from Penn State in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 and served as a Military Police Officer. Mr. Dempster worked for Campbell Soup Company with 40 years of service having retired as its Director of International Purchasing. He was a Master Gardener and Master Naturalist. He was also a perpetual student having enrolled in numerous college history...

On February 17, 2022, Ruthette B. "Rudy" Crane passed away at age 89 on Hilton Head Island surrounded by loving family and a glorious view of the Atlantic Ocean. As the sixth of nine children in the Behning family, Ruthette Marie was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Catonsville, M.D. After earning a BFA from the Maryland Art Institute, she moved to Annapolis where she married her husband of 41 years, Charles L. Crane, Jr., an English professor at the U.S. Naval Academy. While raising their three children, she worked as an administrative assistant for the Maryland State Legislature, the Maryland Department of Aging, Jewish Social Services, and others. In 1986, she and husband...

Cecil L. "Buck" Robbins, Jr., 91, of Salisbury passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the Macky and Pam Stansell House in Ocean Pines. He was born in Robbins on December 16, 1930 and was a son of the late Cecil L. Robbins, Sr. and Ruzzie Robbins Bramble. Mr. Robbins attended schools in Robbins. On May 18, 1991, he married the former Shirley Embert. At the age of 15, he began building boats and continued as owner/operator of Robbins Boat Builders Inc. until he retired at the age of 77. Mr. Robbins enjoyed collecting and working on old cars. He was a member of the Cambridge Elks, Cambridge Moose and Chateau Church. He is survived by his wife Shirley Robbins of Salisbury, three children...

Born May 7, 1947 in Venton, Maryland to the late Burdell White and Loretta Jones White. Obtaining her wings Thursday, December 30, 2021. A 1965 graduate of Somerset High School. Geraldine retired from UMES and loved to cook, sing, and watch her soap operas. She was a big Baltimore Ravens and LA Lakers fan. She was a member of St James UMC in Westover, MD and was married to the late Jimmy Deshields. Geraldine is survived by two sons Kevin Williams of Williamstown, NJ and Sean Deshields of Princess Anne, MD; 5 grandchildren Brittany, Marcus, Micaela, Maiyra, and Dylan; several great grandchildren; sisters Gloria Wessels (Kenneth), Annette White, Nancy (Joe) Turner of Salisbury, MD,...

Jerry Gieseke passed away on December 27th, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father Winfred "Lucky" Gieseke and mother Mary Besaw. He is survived by his loving wife Ann, daughter Kristin Ann Allen (Shawn), granddaughter Taylor Allen of Blacksburg, Virginia, sister-in-law Charlotte Baldwin (Nathaniel), nephews Chuck Baldwin (Kim), Matt Baldwin (Lori) 4 nephews Charlie, Simon, Gavin, Spencer, and 1 neice Paisley. He is also survived by brothers Robert (Sig), of Spokane Washington, George Gieseke (Cathy), sisters Jeanette (Kurt) and Jayne Walker all of Yakima, Washington, and several nieces and nephews. Jerry spent his first 40 years on the West Coast moving East to further his career...

On Thursday, October 9, 1952 at 2:20pm, Betty Lorraine Miller was born to the late Vanderbilt and Dorothy Miller. Betty went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 11:24 am with her daughter by her side. A Celebration of Her Life will take place at 1:00PM, Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Greater Mount Zion Pentecostal Church, Preston, MD. Family and friends may gather from 11:00AM to 1:00PM for a Musical Viewing And Tribute Service. Interment will take place in Richards Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent to henryfh.com.

Raffaella D. Cascio, 89, of Ocean City, MD and formerly of Baltimore, MD and Fallston, MD, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Atlantic General Hospital. Born in Baltimore, MD on September 19, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas Esposito and Catherine Madonna Esposito. Her loving husband of 54 years, Frank Anthony Cascio preceded her in death on March 27, 2016. She attended Saints Philip and James School and graduated from Seton High School. She was the owner and operator along with her husband of The Golden Charm Rooms and Apartments in Ocean City for more than 30 years. She loved her job and the relationships she formed with the annual tenants over the years. ...

Wilson C. Gray, 84, of Cambridge, formerly Elliott Island, passed away on November 26 at Coastal Hospice on the Lake in Salisbury. The son of Carl and Bertha Meredith Gray, Wilson, known as "Bob" played many sports as a youth and was a member of the Elliott Island Baseball Team. He remained an avid sports fan all his life, following baseball, football and basketball. Bob taught math and science in Baltimore County Schools for the entirety of his career. He returned to the Eastern Shore every weekend but was a dedicated teacher, staying late and volunteering to organize ceremonies and after-school activities. He earned his teaching degree at Salisbury State Teachers College. To attend...

John Francis Mastronardi , 72 Jul 28, 1949 - Oct 28, 2021 John Francis Mastronardi, 72 of Waynesboro, PA passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at his residence. Born July 28, 1949, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John and Patricia Mastronardi of Rhodesdale, MD. He was a graduate of the Class of 1968 at North Dorchester High School. He was a proud member of the United States Army and served as a Military Police Officer (MP) in Vietnam. He continued his military service as an MP for 20 years. He retired as a Sergeant First Class at his last post, Ft. Ritchie, MD. He married Nancy Fisher in 1975 and raised two children, John and Jamie. Nancy passed away in 2000. He...