Donald Jay Cropper
BERLIN — Donald Jay Cropper, “Jay-Jay,” age 68, died on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.
Donald Jay Cropper
Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Edward James and Ruth A. Taylor Cropper. He is survived by his daughter Mary Ann Cropper-Hickman of Berlin, grandchildren Zachary and Anna and special nephew who was like a son to him, Kevin Cropper and his wife Amy of Salisbury.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Cropper, and sister, Ramona Glenn. Also surviving is his former wife, Nancy Cropper; brother, Granville “Punkin” Cropper of Berlin; sister, Sandra Elliott and her husband Walt of Berlin; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Jay-Jay served in the United States Army and later worked as a carpenter for local businesses. He enjoyed fishing, riding four-wheelers and spending time in the deer camp.
A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, July 17 from 1-3 p.m. at the Fort Whaley Campground Pavilion on Route 50 near Whaleyville. A donation in his memory may be made to Stephen Decatur Athletic Boosters, c/o Christine Brous, 1570 Teal Dr., Ocean City, Md. 21842, or Upward Youth Soccer, 12637A Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, Md. 21842.
Theodore Konstantine Lizas
BERLIN — Theodore Konstantine Lizas (“Ted”), 78, passed away on July 10, 2016.
Ted Lizas
Ted was born on March 11, 1938 in Athens, Greece, one of five sons. Ted arrived in the United States when he was a young man and subsequently graduated from Howard University. He settled with his family in Northwest Washington DC and worked as an electrical engineer. Ted became an American citizen and was immensely proud of being an American, while also being a pillar of the Greek American community.
Ted owned and operated the Safari Motel in Ocean City until recently and was active in the St. Georges Greek Orthodox Church and the Lions Club in Ocean City. Ted was passionate about his family, football (particularly the Redskins), singing in his barbershop chorus and good food. He leaves his beloved wife Cleta and her family, son Ted and daughter Elizabeth and their families. He also leaves his loving grandchildren and great grandchild, two brothers and extended family he cherished greatly. In his own words, he led an extraordinary life and will be remembered mostly for his complete love of life and family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm July 15, 2016 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 8805 Coastal Highway, Ocean City Maryland. A wake will be held on July 14, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00pm at Burbage Funeral Home, 108 Williams Street, Berlin, Maryland. Flowers or donations in Mr. Lizas’ memory can be made to the St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
Thomas Charles Bizjak
WEST OCEAN CITY — Thomas Charles Bizjak, age 66, of West Ocean City died Friday, July 8, 2016 at home after a long illness.
Tom was born Nov. 24, 1949 in Johnstown, Pa. and is the son of Anthony John Bizjak of Manassas, VA and the late Ann Elizabeth (Balchin) Bizjak.
He retired from University of Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute as a Breathing Apparatus Technician. Tom was a past member of the College Park Volunteer Fire Department and a past member of the Franklin Borough Vol. Fire Dept. in Johnstown, Pa.
In addition to his father he is survived by his wife, Gloria J. Bizjak of West Ocean City, and her children, Larry Balducci and wife Jennifer of Annapolis and Michelle Doerr and her son, Charlie Doerr of Davidsonville, Md., and two brothers, Tony Bizjak and Chris Bizjak and wife Sarita both of Manassas, Va.
A memorial service will be held at noon on Thursday, July 21 at First Presbyterian Church, 1301 Philadelphia Ave. in Ocean City with Rev. Jeff Howard officiating. Friends may call an hour before the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Ocean City Station 5 Building Fund, 1409 Philadelphia Ave. Ocean City, Md. 21842 or to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com
Howard C. Shaffer
OCEAN CITY — Howard C. “Jake” Shaffer, age 87, of Ocean City, died Thursday, July 7, 2016 at home.
Mr. Shaffer was born in Phoenixville, Pa. and was the son of the late Howard C. and Ryda M. (Jarvis) Shaffer.
Howard Shaffer
He was retired with 20 years of service from the Town of Ocean City as the Superintendent of Public Works and later was the manager of the Purnell Hotel and worked for the Harrison Group. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of Evergreen Masonic Lodge #153, the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Boumi Temple, Ocean City Shrine Club and a Gold Badge Member of the Ocean City Vol. Fire Co. were he served for 65 years. He was also a member of Atlantic United Methodist Church in Ocean City.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joyce R. Shaffer of Ocean City; two sons, Howard R. “Ray” Shaffer of Ocean City and Chris M. Shaffer and wife Tina of Bishopville; and three grandchildren, Josh M. Shaffer, Natalie P. Shaffer and Jacob A. Shaffer.
He was preceded in death by a son, Michael V. Shaffer and a sister, Alice Faye O’Neil.
A memorial service was held Thursday, July 14 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Rev. George Patterson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Ocean City Fire Department, P.O. Box 27, Ocean City, Md. 21842, Ocean City Paramedic Morale Fund, C/O Chuck Barton, 1409 Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, Md. 21842 or to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com
Helen Jarvis
OCEAN CITY — Helen Jarvis, age 94, of Ocean City, passed away on July 10, 2016.
Born in Berlin on Feb. 18, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Fred Hastings and Mary Hadder Hastings.
She is survived by her children, Richard Jarvis, Ann Martin and Glen Jarvis; seven grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and her brother, Oscar Brittinghan.
She is predeceased by her husband, two great grandchildren and brothers William Hastings, Sr. and Rolland Hastings. Helen was active in the Kingdom of Jehovah’s Witnesses, going to the meetings and her hope in God’s Kingdom.
A memorial service will be held Saturday July 16, 2016 at 4 p.m. at Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, 212 West St., Berlin, Md. and friends may call prior to the service. Inurnment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall at the address herein or to Coastal Hospice, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com