Judith Anne Kolarik
BERLIN — Judith Anne Kolarik, age 68, of Berlin, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015 at Berlin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Baltimore and was the daughter of Jeanne C. (Hotem) Kolarik and the late Frank J. Kolarik.
Judith was a graduate of Mercy High School in Baltimore and the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She was an Army veteran and served two tours in Vietnam as a M.A.S.H. nurse. She formerly worked as a nurse at Atlantic General Hospital and was a member of Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City, God’s Helping Hands and the Powellville VFW.
She is survived by her mother, Jeanne C. Kolarik of Ocean City; four brothers, Frank J. Kolarik III of Baltimore, Stephen W. Kolarik of Bishopville, Thomas R. Kolarik of Newark and Christopher M. Kolarik of Bishopville; two sisters, Jeanne F. Verdecchia of Simsbury, Conn. and Mary V. Wallace of Ocean City; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Craig Theobald.
A Mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. Friends may call an hour before the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1800 M Street Northwest, Suite B50 North, Washington, D.C. 20036.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hastingsfuneralhome.net
Mary Therese Helene Danilowicz
OCEAN CITY — Mary Therese Helene Danilowicz, 87 died on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 at her home in Ocean City.
Mary Danilowicz
Born in Flushing, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late William D.J. McCarthy and Mary Cecilia Fitzpatrick McCarthy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Danilowicz in 1990. Surviving are her grandson, Shane Steinhoff; great grandchildren, Shana Steinhoff, Theresa Smith, Tiffany Smith, and Destiny Smith; a sister-in-law, Michelle Pritchard of Las Vegas, Nev.; nephews, Michael McCarthy, and Robert Kellner both of Levittown, N.Y.; and God-daughter, Veronica Stein of Herndon, Va. She leaves several nieces and nephews and dear friends. Also preceding her in death were her daughter, Mary Therese Steinhoff; a grandson, Kerry Smith; her sister, Elizabeth McCarthy; and brothers, William and Vincent McCarthy.
Helene was a high school graduate of the Mary Louis Academy in New York and attended New York University and Columbia University in New York. She later studied at the Barbizon School of Modeling and Patricia Stevens Career College and Lacaze Academy, in Washington, DC where she ultimately became director of Barbizon and director and owner of Patricia Stevens Career College. Her esteemed career included fashion modeling and leadership in etiquette, and social graces for elite political figures that included several First Ladies, Senator’s and Congressmen’s families as well as high profile corporations in New York City and Washington DC. She was selected to pioneer fashion and high style in the infancy of television and appeared in numerous top TV shows including “The Ed Sullivan Show”, “Kraft Theater”, “The Don Ameche Show” and “Break the Bank” as well as popular commercials. Her modeling career included leading fashion magazines and billboards and worked for leading fashion designers including Dior, Oleg Cassini and Hattie Carnegie. She also appeared on Broadway in shows such as “Kiss Me Kate,” “Guys and Dolls” and many off Broadway shows, which led to directing as well as performing. In 1980, she was a columnist for the Salisbury Times “Looking Great” and became a writer and lecturer.
A funeral service was held on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 3:30 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Interment followed in Sunset Memorial Park in Berlin. A donation in her memory may be made to: Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan., 66675. Letters of condolence may be sent to: www.burbagrfuneralhome.com
James Andrew Farley
OCEAN CITY — James Andrew Farley, 59, of West Ocean City, beloved father, son, brother and friend, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 in his parents’ home.
James was born in Alexandria, Va. and later settled and raised a family in West Ocean City. James will be remembered for his contagious smile and fun-loving nature, for his love of cars and Harley Davidson motorcycles, for grilling steaks and burgers for friends and family and being able to repair just about anything.
James is survived by son, James Edward Farley of West Ocean City; parents, Robert and Elaine Farley of West Ocean City; brother, Alan and wife Faith Farley of Concord, Va.; sisters, Helena Russell of Fredericksburg, Va. and Joanne Farley of West Ocean City; nieces, Jaime Russell and Katherine Love; nephew, Benjamin Farley; great-nieces, Abigail Russell and Hannah Love; and many friends.
A celebration of James’ life will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Department, Station 5, 10124 Keyser Point Road in West Ocean City. Online Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.boundsfuneralhome.com
Kevin J. ‘KC” Colgan
BERLIN — Kevin J. “KC” Colgan, age 59, of Berlin died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.
KC Colgan
He was born in Philadelphia, Pa. and was the son of Joseph T. Colgan Jr. and the late Alice (Cooke) Colgan.
KC had been a salesman for Pittsville Motors in Pittsville and was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Ocean Pines and the Ocean City Pleasure Club. He was a fearless fisherman and a lover of life and a huge supporter of Berlin and Stephen Decatur sports.
He is survived by his father, Joseph T. Colgan Jr. of Berlin; his wife, Jennifer L. Colgan of Berlin; a son, Sean J. Colgan of Berlin; a daughter, Kaitlyn “Katie” L. Colgan of California; three sisters, Lisa M. Houck of Severna Park, Md., Joanne M. Mold of Palm Coast, Fla. and Kathy D. Rawling of Belair, Md.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 17 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Ocean Pines with Rev. Leonard Downs officiating. Friends may call on Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “KC Kids Fund” at PNC Bank, 23 Juneway Lane, Berlin, Md. 21811 or the American Cancer Society, 1315 Mt. Hermon Rd., Suite D, Salisbury, Md. 21804.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hastingsfuneralhome.net.
Mary Dorothy Kruger
OCEAN PINES — Mary Dorothy Kruger, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family.
Mary Kruger
Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Ethel Adreon. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, James P. Kruger, Jr. in 1991. Surviving are her children, Maria E. Kruger Hicken and her husband Gary of Taneytown, Md.; James P. Kruger, III and his wife Mary Kathleen of Ellicott City, Md.; Charles A. Kruger, Sr. and his wife Mary Theresa of Parsonsburg, Md.; Mary Dorothy Kruger Garrish and her husband Bryan of Ellicott City; Theresa Kruger Lank and her husband Dana of Willards; and Paula J. Kruger Willison and her husband Randy of Berlin. She was an adored grandmother to 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Mrs. Kruger owned and operated Kruger‘s Cottages in West Ocean City along with her husband for many years. After her husband’s death in 1991, she began a second career as a line dancing instructor at Northside Park for the Ocean City Department of Recreation and Parks. She decided to “activate instead of vegetate.” Dottie fostered many long-term friendships. She enjoyed bus trips, trips to the casino, and playing Texas Holdem and Pinochle with her many friends. She bowled for many years. Dottie was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. She was awarded the Key to Ocean City three times and she was named Senior Volunteer of the Year by Ocean City Recreation and Parks in 2007. Mayor Rick Meehan declared January 30, 2007 as “Dot Kruger Day” to honor her tireless volunteer service to the senior community.
Most of all Dot loved her big family. They were the focal point of her life. She always had time to teach, hug, and love all of her family members. Her compassion, wisdom, and her strong Catholic faith are her legacy. She was known as Mom, Mother, Mil, Mother-in Law, Miss Dot, Mommie, Grandmom, MeMaw, MeMom, Grandma, and Grams. She loved all of her names.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City. Rev. Stanislao Esposito will officiate. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park near Berlin. A donation in her memory may be made to Coastal Hospice, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com.