Obituaries

EDGAR NORMAN JONES JR. Ocean Pines

Edgar Norman Jones Jr., age 71, of Ocean Pines, Maryland, slipped away on Jan. 3, 2023 at UMMC in Baltimore. These last years of Norm’s life were challenging, but he met them head-on with the gusto and spirit for life by which he was known. Born in Annapolis, Maryland, and raised in Eastport, he is the baby brother of the remarkable Jones team.

With his devastated wife, Diana, he is survived by his son, Edgar N. Jones III (Shannon), and his grandchildren, Macie E. Jones and Edgar N. Jones IV, all of whom he deeply cherished and adored.

Norm was predeceased by his parents, Edgar N. Jones Sr. “Wimpy” and Marybelle “Mutt,” and he is also survived by his sister, Geral ParksLisi (Richard); and brothers, James Michael Jones (Bobbi) and John Frank Jones (Mary Ann).

Norm served proudly in the US Navy on the USS Coral Sea during the Vietnam War.

From a long fire service family line, he followed his father and brothers into and retired from the Annapolis City Fire Department as a firefighter and paramedic during the early development years of Maryland’s Emergency Medical System (Shock Trauma).

Having lived in Maryland, Florida and Tennessee, he finally settled in his beloved Ocean Pines, working hard and playing hard at Berlin’s GlenRiddle Golf Course until he no longer could.

Norm was positively thrilled with an ocean fishing trip with his son this last birthday, a dream fulfilled.

His enthusiasm was infectious; he never met a stranger, and he loved his family, friends, children and animals as they loved him.

Jokester and trickster that he was, he was also funny, impulsive, honest, smart, intuitive, thoughtful, creative, kind and generous. He treasured great fun, good food, and a helluva house party.

Norm lived life thoroughly and never missed an opportunity to take you on that ride with him. His soulmate, Diana, was his rock; and Norm was her rocket.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at The Links at Lighthouse Sound Golf Course, 12723 St. Martin’s Neck Road, Bishopville, Maryland 21813, with a lite fare reception following.

In lieu of flowers, gifts and donations in Norm’s memory may be made to The Church Mouse, a thrift shop and local outreach, P.O. Box 429, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

Your “Stormin’ Norm” stories and memories may be shared using the Memories tab on the page: https://kalasfuneralhomes.com/obit uaries/Edgar-Jones,Jr.-9263. Edgar Jones Jr.

GRAYCE COHEN Ocean City

It’s with great sadness that the family of Grayce Cohen announces her passing.

She died peacefully, at her home on Dec. 14, 2022, and next to the ocean, as were her wishes. She was preceded in death in 2011 by her devoted husband of 65 years, Aaron Cohen.

Born in Schenectady, New York, on March 11, 1925, she also lived in Bethesda, Maryland, Phoenix, Arizona and Ft. Collins, Colorado, before settling in Ocean City, Maryland, for the last phase of her life.

No matter where she resided, she attracted a vibrant and diverse group of friends and associates. She enriched their lives, and they hers.

Grayce lived her long life with energy, curiosity, generosity and most importantly, love.

The passions in her life included her family, friends, synagogue, condominium community, music, the arts, reading and cooking for others.

She will be sorely missed by her children, Bruce Cohen and Sharon Koransky; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren (all of whom knew her as Gammy); brother, Dr. Jay Cohn, numerous nieces and nephews, and many, many close friends.

No amount of gratitude is adequate in acknowledging both Terrell Matthews and Doug Dewar. Their loving care allowed Grayce to comfortably and safely remain in her home through the time of her death.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., May 21, 2023 at Temple Bat Yam, 11036 Worcester Hwy, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

The memorial will be streamed live as well. As the date approaches,

please find any updated information about the service at the Holloway Funeral Home website: www.hollowayfh.com. Contributions in Grayce’s memory can be made to the Temple Bat Yam General Fund at the Temple’s website: www.TempleBatYam-oc.org. REV. BRYAN EATON GLANCEY Salisbury The Reverend Bryan Eaton Glancey, age 72, passed away at TidalHealth Hospital in Salisbury, Maryland, on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, he was the son of the late Charles Glancey and Joyce Eaton Glancey. Rev. Glancey Grayce Cohen prided himself in helping others over his nearly 50 years as a pastor – most recently he was pastor of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Hurlock, Maryland, and St. Paul’s by-the-Sea in Ocean City, Maryland. Rev. Glancey was passionate about the St. Andrews Food Bank and its mission of feeding those in need. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Glancey; his son, Bryan Glancey Jr.; his two brothers, Kevin Glancey and Gary Glancey; and his two grandchildren, Audrey Beth Glancey and Ralph Glancey. Services are schedule for Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, located at 301 S. Main Street, Hurlock, Maryland 21643. Donations for the Food Bank are to be accepted in lieu of flowers. Letters of condolence can be sent to the family via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home. DOROTHY B. GODFREY Bishopville Dorothy “Dot” B. Godfrey, age 97, of Bishopville, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. Born in Salisbury, she was the daughter of the late George W. Taylor and Erma B. Shockley Taylor

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Deputy Chief Fisher mourned

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Also, reflecting on the service of Deputy Chief Fisher, Volunteer Fire Company President Freddie Senger said, “Deputy Chief Fisher was more than a colleague, he was a friend, mentor, and a devoted member of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company. He will be deeply missed.”

Throughout his career, Chief Fisher was known for his kind nature and his dedication to serving his community. He will be greatly missed by all those who had the privilege of working with him, and his favorite quote “Hot Dog!” will always be remembered as an endearing term used to greet his fellow firefighters.

All Ocean City first responders, extended their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Chief Fisher. A celebration of life ceremony will be announced at a later date.

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She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Bishopville and the Worcester County Farm Bureau. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa A. Nugent and husband, Todd, of Bishopville; a niece who was like a daughter to her, Tammy D. Kane and husband, Bobby, of Ocean Pines; a sister, Lois Perdue of Salisbury; a brother-in-law, Donald W. Godfrey and wife, Patricia, of Delmar; a sister-in-law, Alberta C. Godfrey of Pocomoke City; her grandchildren, Jeffrey E. Godfrey Jr. and wife, Carrie, Rita S. Godfrey, Chelsea R. West, Mason E. Kane, Aiden R. Kane and Noah R. Kane; six great-grandchildren, Austin, Emily, Wyatt and Aliza Godfrey and Ruby and Remy Windsor, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett B. Godfrey Jr.; a son, Jeffrey E. Godfrey Sr.; a nephew, Everett H. Godfrey; and two brothers, Billy Taylor and Gerald Taylor.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 at BishopHastings Funeral Home in Selbyville. Burial was in Zion Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: Zion Church Cemetery, c/o Naomi Johnson, 35141 Johnson Store Road, Selbyville, Delaware 19975; or Bishopville Vol. Fire Dept., P.O. Box 350, Bishopville, Maryland 21813.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com MARY ELIZABETH DOYLE HALL SMITH Seaford

Mary Elizabeth” Libby” Doyle Hall Smith of Seaford, Delaware, formerly of Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed away in Seaford, on Jan. 2, 2023. The daughter of the late George Altair and Henrietta Keelan Doyle, she was born on March 7, 1925, in Pittsburgh. She moved to Philadelphia, attended Lower Merion Senior High School, and studied at Pennsylvania State University, where she received a B.S. in Science with a major in Chemistry.

Following graduation, she took a job at Monsanto Chemical Company in Dayton, Ohio.

During the Cold War, Monsanto’s Mound Lab was under the auspices of the Atomic Energy Commission, where she worked on a project requiring top secret clearance.

While in Dayton, she met and married James E. Hall, Jr.

She was involved in the community and volunteer work serving on the initial Women’s Board of the Children’s Hospital as it was being built, the Board of the Dayton Chapter of the Christ Child Society, and the Junior League of Dayton, serving as its president from 1963-65.

In 1970, she married Carter T. Smith and moved to Columbia, South Carolina, for three years. In 1974, she relocated to Laurel, Maryland, taking a position at the University of Maryland until her retirement in 1986.

In 1987, she and Carter moved to Ocean Pines, Maryland, where they became involved in the community and in their church, the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City, where she served several years as Deacon.

She was elected president of the Women’s Club of Ocean Pines in 1990 and was a member of the Art League of Ocean City, the Sinepuxent Chapter of Questers, and the Worcester County Arts Council.

Aside from her parents, Libby is predeceased by her husband, Carter T. Smith; her oldest daughter, Diane H. Fritschle of Sarasota, Florida; her brother, Col. Lawerence A. Doyle of Dover, Delaware; and her nephew, Scott Doyle of Indianapolis.

She is survived by her son, James E. Hall III of Sanford, North Carolina; and three daughters, Amy H. Coughlin (Robert) of Dayton, Mary C. “Molly” Day ( Richard) of Lansdale, Pennsylvania, and Jane H. Hill (Lance) of Dagsboro, Delaware; son, Steven C. Smith (Sally) of Horsham, Pennsylvania; daughter, D.D. (John) of Indian Trail, North Carolina; and son, Creighton C. Smith of Catonsville, Maryland; 18 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her brother, James H. Doyle of Indianapolis, and several nieces and nephews.

She was a lifetime member of Kappa Alpha Theta, a former member and past president of the Sinepuxent Chapter of the Questers, a nonresident sustaining member of the Junior League of Columbia, South Carolina, and a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Seaford.

“Libby,” “Mother,” “Mimi” was the heart of our family. She will be dearly missed by us all.

A memorial service will be held at Manor House in Seaford, Delaware, on Jan. 18, 2023, at 1 p.m. The family will receive friends at Manor House following the service for refreshments.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Manor House Benevolence Fund, 1001 Middleford Rd., Seaford, Delaware 19973; or the Worcester County Arts Council at 6 Jefferson St., Berlin, Maryland 21811.

Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.

KATHRYN LOUISE BARTZ Berlin Kathryn Bartz, age 74, from Berlin, Maryland, previously Baltimore, fought a hard battle these past few years. She passed away peacefully at Atlantic General Hospital on Jan. 8, 2023. Kathryn was born Jan. 7, 1949 in Baltimore, Maryland. Kathryn leaves beDorothy Godfrey hind to cherish her memories by her brother, James Bartz and his wife, Rose Bartz; and sister, Lee Harper and her husband, Frank Harper. Kathryn is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Leona Bartz; and sister, Linda Radke, who is survived by her husband, Kenneth Radke. Kathryn enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved to go to the casino and watching football. Most of all she loved living the legend. A memorial service will be held at Evans Funeral Home, 8800 Harford Road, Parkville, Maryland, on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Donate to Susan G. Komen to help fight breast cancer.

Kathryn Bartz