Kevin Lee James
BERLIN – Kevin Lee James, 29, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
He was born in Washington D.C. He is survived by his parents, Gary Lee James and Maureen Katharyn Fenlon James of Berlin, and his two sisters, Kelly Ann James and Kimberly Marie Marshall and her husband Daniel and their daughter Amber Marie Marshall all of Berlin. Also surviving are his paternal grandmother Janet Elene Gobbett and paternal step-grandfather Bobby Gobbett of Berlin and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Robert Lee James, and maternal grandparents, Edward Earl Fenlon and Katharyn Irene Fenlon.
James was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School Class of 1995. He was employed with his family’s business, T&G Builders of Berlin. He was a member of St. Mary’s Star of the Sea, Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. He was an avid reader, collector of music, comic books. He was a certified scuba diver and an artist. His happiest moment was when he was able to hold his newborn niece.
A mass of Christian burial was held.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Worcester County Health Department Kevin James Memorial Fund for Prevention Treatment, P. O. Box 249, 6040 Public Landing Rd., Snow Hill, Md. 21863.
Sister Mary Lanahan
BERLIN – Sister Mary Lanahan (Margaret William), SND died at Peninsula Regional Medical Center on May 23, 2007 from congestive heart failure.
She was 73 years of age and had lived 55 of her years in the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. At the time of her death, Mary-by-the-Sea, (as she and her friends came to know her) had become well known after almost 10 years of living and ministering in Ocean City.
Born in Upper Darby, Pa. of Vivien and William Lanahan, Mary eventually was sister to four brothers. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in Moylan, Pa. in 1951 and the following year entered the Sisters of Notre Dame. She began her teaching career in 1954 as a primary teacher at Maryvale, in Brooklandville, Md. After 22 years with young children in schools from Staten Island and Queens Village, N.Y., Huntingdon Valley, Pa. and Trinity School in Ellicott City, Md., Mary returned to Maryvale, this time as Plant Manager
Always a lover of the sea, she moved to Ocean City in 1998 where, in her “retirement,” she managed “rentals” of her brother’s condominium during the summer season. Mary was active in St. Luke Parish as Eucharistic Minister. She also tutored children in whatever subjects they needed, prepared children to receive the sacraments, gave piano lessons to children and adults and did various odd jobs so that she could continue making a financial contribution “to my Sisters.”
Five years ago, Mary felt drawn to share her life with women she knew were seeking a deeper relationship with God. The group has grown to 16 women who meet regularly to share their faith journey. Several of them have become Associates of the Sisters of Notre Dame. In a recent conversation Mary explained her life this way: “I try to deepen an inner peace in myself so I can reach out to people’s needs. I feel I am freelancing for the Lord! And wherever God’s people are, I feel I am doing God’s work.”
In addition to her brothers James, Joseph and Richard and many nieces, nephews and their children, Mary is survived by the Sisters of Notre Dame with whom she has shared life over 55 years.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. June 22 at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City and on June 23 at Villa Julie Residence in Stevenson, Md. Mary asked that donations in her memory be sent to Sisters of Notre Dame, African Missions, 305 Cable Street, Baltimore 21210.
Herbert B. Miracle
BERLIN – Herbert B. Miracle, 86, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2007 at his residence in the Atria Assisted Living Facility in Salisbury.
Born in Philadelphia, Pa. he was the son of the late Rolland (Ralph) Miracle and Estelle Stumacher Miracle. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jeannette Ehrmantraut Miracle. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Barbara Miracle Hart; two grandchildren; and two brothers William Henry Miracle and Ralph Miracle.
Prior to living in Salisbury, Miracle and his wife resided in Ocean City for 30 years. He was a member of the Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. He served in the Navy in WWII and was a lifetime member of the American Legion and the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars. He was a career employee of the federal government, working in many capacities for NASA prior to retirement in 1978.
A Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Saturday, June 2 at 11 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, June 1 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Interment will be private and will take place at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, Md.
In lieu of flowers donations may be sent in his name to your local chapter of the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars.