Michael Alexander StraussOCEAN CITY — Michael Alexander Strauss, age 66, born Dec. 9, 1954 the beloved son of Mona Strauss of Ocean City and Chestertown and the late Dr. Robert Strauss, passed away peacefully at the home of his mother on March 9, 2021 after a short illness. He is sadly missed.A 1976 graduate of… Read more »

Dale Richard PruittBERLIN — Dale Richard Pruitt, age 79, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Macky & Pam Stansell House of Coastal Hospice in Ocean Pines.Born in Friendship, he was the youngest son of the late Howard S. and Dorothy (Quillin) Pruitt.He is survived by his wife Linda Watson Pruitt; son Gregory… Read more »

Margaret Ann TierneyOCEAN CITY — Margaret Ann Tierney, age 64, of Ocean City, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at home. She was living in the West Ocean City with her beloved fiancé of 13years, Jimbo Farlow.Margaret was born on Dec. 30, 1956 to Michael Tierney, Sr. and Margaret Tierney in Baltimore. She attended… Read more »

Dr. Philip John YoungBERLIN — Dr. Philip (Phil) John Young, passed away on March 17, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.Phil was born on May 20, 1939 to Andrew Joseph Young, Sr. and Mary Frances (Brooks) Young of Parkville, Md. He attended Calvert Hall High School and then graduated from Loyola College in 1963…. Read more »

Sadie Lee HudsonBISHOPVILLE — Sadie Lee Hudson, age 77, formerly of Bishopville passed away suddenly Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury with herhusband by her side.She was born in Baltimore and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lena Mae (Stewart) Sanzone.Lee worked in retail and last worked as… Read more »

Anthony Albert DeCesaris, Sr.FENWICK ISLAND — Anthony Albert DeCesaris, Sr., aged 88, of Fenwick Island, Del., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by hisfamily.He is survived by his most beloved and devoted wife of 67 years, Josephine E. DeCesaris of Fenwick Island; their children, Rose Marie… Read more »

Josephine J. SmithBERLIN — Josephine J Smith, [Jo] died on Feb. 23, 2021 following a 22-year battle with cancer.She was born Mazie Josephine Mills in Parkersburg, W.Va. on Dec. 8, 1939 to Herbert and Dorothy [Davis] Mills. Her parents were divorced when she was very young. She lived with her Davis grandparents and then her… Read more »

Norman R. ConnellOCEAN CITY – Lt. Col. Norman R. Connell ret. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 30, 2020 at the age of 92 at Catered Living in Ocean Pines.He had been a resident there for the past 11 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Connell of 58.5 years,… Read more »

Ronald Edgar SmackBERLIN — Ronald Edgar Smack, age 79, died on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021 at his home.Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Calvin E. Smack, Sr. and Margaret Baker Smack. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Murray Smack, and children, Dr. David Smack and his wife Eileen, Christopher Smack… Read more »

Norma Jean BullOCEAN CITY — Norma Jean Bull (Tyson), 86, of Ocean City, made her transition to be with her Lord on Jan. 26, 2021.Born in Felton, Pa. on Dec. 1, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Chester B. Tyson and Helen A. Tyson (Bailey) of Red Lion, Pa.Norma was a graduate of… Read more »