Harriet Beatty Johnson
WEST HILLS, Calif — Harriet Beatty Johnson, passed away on March 1, 2016, at home in West Hills, Calif.
She was the daughter of Margaret “Margie” Sullivan Beatty and Robert H. Beatty, both deceased. She leaves her beloved son, Jeffrey James Johnson, of Nashville, Tenn.; a sister, Barbara “Bobbie” Beatty Corbett and her husband, Paul, of Ocean Pines; and a brother, Michael Kent Beatty, and his wife, Cindy, of Ocean City.
Harriet was a flight attendant for American Airlines for 36 years. She lived most of her life in California, except for a few years in Ocean Pines after her retirement. She was most proud of her teen years as a committee member on the Buddy Deane Show.
A celebration of her life will be held at Fager’s Island in Ocean City with a musical tribute to her era, on Monday, April 11, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Roland Merrill Collins
SNOW HILL — Roland Merrill Collins, age 68, of Snow Hill, passed away on April 1, 2016 at his home.
Roland Collins
He was born in Gumboro, Del. on March 16, 1948. Roland served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed model trains, built a replica model of the town of Snow Hill, was a musician and played the guitar, was a master craftsman, enjoyed spending time at the Pocomoke River Canoe Company but most of all loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by fiancée Patricia Hudson, sons Trent A. (Kelly) Collins, James Hudson, grandchildren Charity Dukes, Tyler Collins, Hannah Collins, Catherine Sterling and Alec Hudson, great grandchildren Camden Dukes and Sadie Ann Sterling, mother-in-law Alice Adkins, daughter-in-law Laura Goff, brother Wayne (Mary Alice) Collins, sisters Rachel (Dale) Rust and Barbara (Bryant) Collins, Aunt Charlotte Clark and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, Merrill W. and Gladys Rodgers Collins; brother, Ervin L. Collins; and sisters, Carolyn C. Joseph and Becky C. Murray.
A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, April 11, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pocomoke River Canoe Company, 2 River St., Snow Hill, Md. Friends may call starting at 5 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan. 66675. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
Warren James Rowe
OCEAN CITY — Warren James Rowe, age 92, died Wednesday, March 29, 2016 at his daughter’s home in Stevensville.
Warren Rowe
Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Warren Albert Rowe and Margaret James Rowe. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arabelle King Rowe; daughter, Margaret Lynn Rowe; son, Warren J. Rowe, Jr., and brother, William A. Rowe, Jr. Surviving are his children, Randy Holofcener of Stevensville, Barbara Ann Malone and her husband Gene of Coronado, Calif., daughter-in-law Patty Cook Rowe of Ocean City, sister-in-law Dorothy Rowe of Easton and devoted friends Barbara and Robert Warner of Ocean City. There are four grandchildren, Sean Malone, Casey Malone, Warren J. Rowe, III and Tyler Rowe, and three great-grandchildren, David Malone, Benjamin Malone and Madison Rowe.
Mr. Rowe was a United States Navy veteran and graduate of Washington College, Class of 1949. He owned and operated an insurance agency. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, former member of the Towson Lions Club and an avid Orioles and Ravens fan. He moved to Ocean City after his retirement. He was fiercely independent, loved people and was an eternal optimist. Those who knew him will have memories that always come with a smile.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park near Berlin. A donation in his memory may be made to National MS Society, 2219 York Rd., Timonium, Md. 21063. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Letters of condolence may be sent via at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
June Rose Jordan
OCEAN CITY — June Rose Jordan, age 85, passed away March 27, 2016 at the Berlin Nursing Home. She was formerly of St. Louis, Mo. and from Ocean City. Interment will be private.
Suzanne Brittingham Hurley
OCEAN CITY — Life-long native and local historian of Ocean City Suzanne Brittingham Hurley, age 79, passed away on April 5, 2016 with her loving family in attendance.
Suzanne Hurley
One of the last residents to be born in Ocean City, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Grace Cropper Brittingham. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, George M. Hurley in 2015. She is survived by her children, Jeffery Hurley and his wife Sandy, Mark Hurley, Eric Hurley and Daphne S. Hurley, all of Ocean City. She was an adored grandmother to eight grandchildren, Amanda Hammond, Sarah Hurley Mack, Leslie Hurley, Chloe Hurley, Megan Hurley, Emily Hurley, Tucker Hurley and Dillon Lucas, and one great-grandchild, Teague Hammond. Also surviving is her sister, Betty LaLuNunez, and brother, Paul Brittingham. Preceding her in death were her brothers, Johnny and David Brittingham.
Suzanne lived a big life, starting with the honor of being the last “May Queen” at Ocean City High School. From there she became beloved den mother of Boy Scout Troup 261 for many years. She was a successful businesswoman, owning “Country Kitchen” and “Hurley Antiques”. Her biggest pride and joy was helping to found the Ocean City Life Saving Museum, and was instrumental in having the building moved to its location now at the end of the Boardwalk, where she served as curator for many years. Suzanne was a world traveler and co-pilot to George in life, love and on their many adventures. Her favorite retreats were Cedar Island and Elliott’s Island. She also loved horse racing, gardening and was an avid reader. She was the recipient of the Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council’s Heritage Award and Gems of Worcester County Award. Suzanne Hurley was a true “jewel” in Ocean City’s crown and will be dearly missed.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 3 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Rev. Olin Shockley will officiate. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Berlin.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in her memory to the Ocean City Life Saving Museum for the George Hurley Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 603, Ocean City, Md. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com