Sheryl Mitrecic
OCEAN CITY — Sheryl Mitrecic of Ocean City passed away peacefully on the morning of May 24, 2017 at her home. Sheryl concluded her long battle with cancer with her loving husband at her side at the age of 52.
Sheryl Mitrecic
Born in Baltimore on July 18, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Charles Harting and Sue (Dunlap) Harting. She was a stellar student both at Lansdowne High School and in college, where she earned her degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, where she was a member of the Alpha Phi sorority.
Sheryl married the love of her life, Joseph Mitrecic, on Nov. 14, 1987. Together, Joe and Sheryl made a life for themselves in Ocean City. They began raising a family when their son Jacob was born in 1991 and continued to grow when their daughter Madison was born in 1995. Sheryl’s greatest passion in life was for her family, and she dedicated herself tirelessly to their happiness and wellbeing.
Sheryl returned to school at Wilmington University where she received her masters to pursue teaching. Through her years of teaching at Buckingham Elementary, she was able to bring her love of life and learning, optimism, sense of humor and overwhelming positivity to hundreds of children.
When Sheryl was originally diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, she made a decision to fight back against cancer and threw herself whole-heartedly into fundraising and activism. Sheryl was proud to be involved with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and Relay for Life, where her teams regularly raised large sums for the American Cancer Society.
Sheryl will be remembered by her family, friends, colleagues, coworkers, and neighbors in the community for her warmth and sincerity, her beautiful smile, her generosity, and the grace with which she fought “like a girl” every day.
Sheryl is preceded in death by her brothers, Mark Linton Sr. and Todd Harting, and a nephew, Mark Linton Jr. She is survived by her mother, Sue (Dunlap) Harting; husband, Joseph Mitrecic; children, Jacob and Madison Mitrecic; half-sister, Charlene Harting Hines; and her mother-in-law, Bonnie Vaile Mitrecic. She is also survived by her aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins who all adored her as well.
A memorial service will be held at Atlantic United Methodist Church on 4th street in Ocean City on Saturday June 3. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-noon, with the service immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Coastal Hospice at The Ocean, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, Md. 21802, in support of their new building fund. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com
Edith Johanne Crafton
OCEAN CITY — Edith Johanne Crafton, age 83 went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2017.
Edith J. Crafton
She was born in Washington, D.C. to the late John W. Crow and Esther M. Bjorklin. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in the District of Columbia and worked at Weaver Brothers Realty company. She met and married Leonard B. Tucker and moved to Silver Spring, Md. Here she was a homemaker and raised three children. She also worked part time as a school crossing guard and assistant librarian at Dennis Avenue Elementary School. Following her husband’s death, she attended Lewis Hotel-Motel school and began a career in the hospitality field. She worked as a Secretary to Catering; Executive Manager’s Secretary and Resident Manager Secretary at the Washington Hilton and was present the day President Reagan was shot. She fielded telephone calls from around the globe to respond to the national tragedy.
Following her retirement, she moved to Ocean City with her husband, Phillip Crafton, where she worked as a professional floral designer while also working at her own business “Sassy Silks.” She pursued her interests of: sewing, dancing, swimming, crocheting, painting, creating art from shells, dolphin watching, and bowling. She served her church as altar guild member, Stephen’s Ministry visitor, hostess to coffee fellowship and open kettle soup kitchen. She served on the Board of Directors for Montego Bay Mobile Home Park for one term. She volunteered at Worcester County Public Library and also assisted at the voting polls every election.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two husbands and sister Esther Crow Gallacher. She is survived by daughter Linda Tucker (Bruce) of Fredericksburg, Va.; son Reverend John Tucker (Jeanne) of Salisbury, N.C.; and daughter Nancy Thompson (Carl) of East Palatka, Fla.; grandchildren Nicole Blalock, Wilmington, N.C., Kelsey Binder, Brooklyn, N.Y., Kayla Tucker, Greensboro, N.C. and Zachary Tucker, Salisbury, N.C.; two great grandchildren; stepchildren Kelly Crafton Welch (Scott), Potomac, Md.; Casey Crafton (Lisa), Bethesda, Md.; grandchildren Matthew, Blair, Christopher and McKenzie; nieces Karen Alfers and Lueanne White; and her cousins.
Funeral services were held June 1, 2017 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Salisbury, N.C. led by Reverend Ed Harper. A viewing will be held in Silver Spring, Md. at Collins Funeral on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 11-11:30 a.m. Interment will be at Park Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Wheaton, Md. at noon.
Memorial donations may be made to Marineland Dolphin Adventure 9600 Oceanshore Blvd. St. Augustine, Fla. 32080 or to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1908 Statesville Blvd. Salisbury, N.C. 28144.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.
Summersett Funeral Home in Salisbury, N.C. and Collins Funeral Home in Silver Spring, Md. are honored to be serving the Crafton family.
Mark Copeland Fritschle
OCEAN CITY — Mark Copeland Fritschle, 69, of Ocean City, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017 at the University Of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.
Born in Flint, Mich., he was the son of the late Clifton Edward Fritschle and Marylee Elizabeth Copeland Fritschle.
Mark C. Fritschle
Mark was a very humble and unassuming business and family man, dedicated to the town of Ocean City, but especially his family. He was an active member of the Ocean City real estate community from 1975 to the present. He was the proud owner of the Mark Fritschle Group. Mark was a long time member of Coastal Association of Realtors and past president. He was madly in love with his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time with his family, his dog, Sophie, fly fishing, skiing, golfing and traveling. He was known for his generosity, often donating to the following projects and associations, Wounded Warriors Project, Humane Society, Lions Club and the Worcester County Gold.
Mark is survived by his loving spouse of eight years, Lora Mae Fritschle; five children, Grant Fritschle (Jamie) of Berlin, Drew Fritschle (Hollie) of Sarasota, Fla., Chase Fritschle (Jennifer) of Lynchburg, Va., Heather Engler (Scott) of Arlington, Va. and Sarah deStackelberg (Jared) of Sarasota, Fla.; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Elizabeth Walsh (Neil) of Clarksville, Ga., and Jan Stubbs (Shelton) of Kingsport, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Melinda Fritschle of Austin, Texas; and a mother in law and father in law, Janet and David Staigerwald of Abingdon, Md.; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Stephen Fritschle.
A Celebration of His Life will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 at 10 a.m. on the beach at Ocean City on 62nd Street. Immediately following, a wake will be held at the Clarion Hotel at 11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Mark & Lora Fritschle Pulmonary Research Fund. Please visit their website https://medschool-umaryland.givecorps.com/projects/20219-research-mark-lora-fritschle-pulmonary-research-fund.
Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, Md. 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
Vincent A. Loparo
SALISBURY — Vincent A. Loparo, 81, of Salisbury, died peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2017 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 9, 1936 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Joseph and Carmella Loparo.
Vincent A. Loparo
He is remembered as a good man with a big heart whose generosity, zest for life, and commitment to service impacted many. His wife and children remain steadfast in the continuation of his legacy.
Vincent is survived by his loving wife, Michael; three daughters, Lauri Rogers and her husband David, Rene Peat and her husband Richard “Buzz,” Heidi Kessinger and her husband Fred; son, Vincent Loparo Jr. and his wife Clarisa; 25 grandchildren and one great-grandson; sister, Eileen Usnik and her husband Bruce; brother-in-law, Dominic Puinno; and five nieces.
In addition to his parents, Vincent is preceded in death by sister, Bertha Puinno, and brother, Biagio Loparo.
A private service with Military Honors will be held. The family is planning a Celebration of Life event to be held in the Cleveland, Ohio area at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, it was Vince’s wish that contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517 Topeka, Kan. 66675-8517
Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, Md. 21804. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.hollowayfh.com.