William Tim Rayne, Sr.
BERLIN — William Tim Rayne, Sr., age 88, died Thursday March 17, 2016 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.
William Tim Rayne, Sr.
Born in Bishopville, he was the son of the late William D. Rayne and Mary Esham Rayne Hastings. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Christine Cropper Rayne and his son William Tim Rayne, Jr. of Berlin. Also surviving is his sister, Martha Rayne Hastings and her husband Wayne and a brother Denman Esham Rayne, “Denny” and his wife Joanne, all of Berlin. There are several nieces and nephews. Tim was a graduate of Buckingham High School Class of 1944. He was active as a coach with Berlin Little League and Pop Warner Football. He supported and worked to establish football in Worcester County High Schools. Mr. Rayne had been the owner and operator with his wife of Rayne’s Reef Luncheonette, formerly Conley and Rayne Luncheonette, on Main St. in Berlin.
He was a member of Stevenson United Methodist Church for 80 years, life member of the Berlin Lion’s Club, served on the Board of Directors of the Berlin Savings and Loan, was a town councilman for 12 years and was most proud of their accomplishment in establishing the Calvin B. Taylor Museum for the Town. He received the prestigious Berlin Citizen of the Year Award along with his wife in 2008 and a resolution from the Maryland House of Delegates for outstanding service to the community. He also had served as a United States Merchant Marine. Services were held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stevenson United Methodist Church Organ Fund, 123 North Main St., Berlin, Md. 21811 or to the Atlantic General Hospital, 9733 Healthway Dr., Berlin, Md. 21811. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
Patricia A. Griffith
BERLIN — Patricia A. “Pat” Griffith, 74, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.
Pat Griffith
She was a long-time resident of Mt. Airy, Md., until she retired and moved to West Ocean City and became the original Fancy Beach Lady. She was the loving and devoted wife to the late Edward Griffith, Jr., whom she married Sept. 26, 1959.
Born Sept. 13, 1941 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Doris H. Landgraf Slivecky and John Kutcher.
Surviving are her children, Eddie “Sonny” (Carolyn) Griffith, Robin Griffith (Kevin) Grove and Lisa (Richard) Griffith; grandchildren Ricky Harrison, Brandon Harrison, Marshall Hanselman, Kari Calhoun, Kevin Griffith, Kelli Griffith, Ty Griffith and Lydia Griffith; great-grandchildren Lily, Charlotte, Ally, Ava, Ana, Brandon, Jr., Alyssa, Kalleigh, Kevin, Jr., Steven and Krista; sister, Helen Fader Arthur; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by son, George Griffith, in 2015.
She was a proud graduate of TCHS of Baltimore. Her long career in the banking industry was marked by numerous promotions, awards and achievements. She was an inspiring woman of God whose faith ran deep and was reflected in every aspect of her life. She was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Union Bridge, Md. and a member of the Holy Savior/St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Ocean City, MD where she was a member of the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary Group.
Pat’s life was a testament to the true meaning of family. She cherished her family above all else and was happiest when surrounded by her loved ones. She enjoyed celebrating at family gatherings, reading, gardening, debating politics, and her outings with her fellow Fancy Beach Ladies; Helen, Nancy, and Char and as a member of the Seaside Red Hatters.
Services were held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities of Maryland.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com.
Harriet M. Grady
OCEAN PINES — Harriet M. Grady, age 84, of Ocean Pines, passed away on March 15, 2016.
Born in Boston, Mass., on April 22, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Margaret Knowlton. Harriet enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and being a member of Community Church at Ocean Pines. She is survived by her husband, Robert Grady; children Robert Grady and his wife Janine, Michael Grady and his wife Nancy, Maureen Stage and her husband Jim, Susan Ballard and her husband Michael, Kathy Fowler and her husband Jim; seven grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her brother, Everett Knowlton.
Her memorial service will be held Saturday, March 26, 2016 at noon at Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Race Track Rd., Berlin, Md. 21811. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802.
Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home. Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at [email protected]
Paul J. Seeberger
BERLIN — Paul J. Seeberger, 56, died unexpectedly at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin on Saturday, March 5, 2016.
Paul Seeberger
Born June 3, 1959 in Baltimore City, he was the son of Patricia Doetzer Seeberger and the late Joseph Seeberger.
He is survived by his mother, Patricia Wehner and her husband Charlie of Greenbackville, Va.; a sister, Joanne Pantaelo of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; and host of friends.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Seward.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 107 Vine Street, Pocomoke City, Md. 21851. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.hollowayfh.com.
James William Hall
BERLIN — James William “Bill Hall,” III age 71, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Bill Hall
Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late James William Hall, Jr. and Ruth Willey Hall. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, with whom he had made his home for 21 years, and his two children, Andrew Hall and his wife Jennifer of Snow Hill, and Denise Mills and her husband Mike of Berlin. He is also survived by a sister, Linda Hall Hastings, of Berlin. There are three step-children, Brian Tinnell and his wife Heather of Afton, Va., Adam Tinnell and his wife Lindy of Berlin and Alison Ardis of Ocean City. He was an adored grandfather of nine grandchildren, Kristin, Jessica, Cody, Shelly, Savannah, Sage, Shelby, Coyote, and Mason, and one great-granddaughter, Macie.
Mr. Hall was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, Class of 1962, and was a member of Buckingham Presbyterian Church in Berlin. He had owned Bill Hall Exxon on Route 50 and Main Street in Berlin, Bill Hall Ford in Berlin and the Mucky Duck on Assateague Road across from Frontier Town.
He served on the First Congressional District Military Academy Committee, which was responsible for the induction of students into the military academies. He also served with the White House Conference on small businesses. He was former United States Congressman Roy Dyson’s campaign manager for the Eastern Shore. He also served on numerous Ford Dealer Committees nationwide.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, at 11 a.m. at Buckingham Presbyterian Church on 20 South Main St., Berlin. Rev. Matt Trask will officiate. Interment will be private at Sunset Memorial Park in Berlin. A donation in his memory may be made to Worcester County Youth and Family Services, 124 N. Main St. Berlin, Md. 21811, or Berlin Volunteer Fire Company, 214 North Main St. Berlin, Md. 21811.
Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com
Margaret Ann Jackson
WILLARDS — Margaret Ann Jackson, 83, of Willards, died on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. Born on October 26, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Nora Kelly Whittington.
Margaret Jackson
She was a graduate of Goldey-Beacom College. Margaret retired from the Worcester County Treasurers Office.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Eugene Jackson; a brother, John “Ed” Whittington and a sister-in-law, Myrtle Collins.
Margaret is survived by her son, Keith Jackson and his wife Denise of Seaford; a sister-in-law, Frances Whittington; three nephews, Eddie Whittington, Bryce and Kevin Collins; a cousin, Allen Davis and his wife Connie.
Services were held. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to send condolences to the family.