Obituaries

ROLAND KENT FINK JR. Berlin

Roland Kent Fink Jr., age 57, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, at his home in Ocean Pines, after a long illness. Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Roland K. Fink, Sr. and Carole (Thompson) Fink. He is survived by his wife, Iris Fink; and daughters, Crystal Kuluski of Delmar, Jacqueline Fink of Salisbury, and step-daughter, Courtney Phillips of Millsboro, Delaware.

There are three grandchildren, Layla Webster and Anthony and Marissa Kulski.

Mr. Fink was owner/operator along with his wife Iris, of Atlantic Plumbing Company. He attended St. John Neumann Catholic Church.

In his spare time, he had earned his pilot’s license, and enjoyed flying his airplane. He also loved being out on the water.

The family would like to thank Rev. John Lunness for his kind and compassionate sensitivity during this most difficult time.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 11 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Rev. John Lunness will officiate. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park near Berlin.

A donation in his memory may be sent to: Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811; or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. CAROL MARIE HOLDER Ocean City

Carol Marie Holder, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Ocean City on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Born in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Gordon Olson and Agatha (Jones) Mason. She is survived by her children: daughter, Julie Marie Allen of Mount Airy, Maryland; son, Adam Holder (Angela) of Berlin; and six grandchildren, Abby, Griffin, Madilyn, Tyler, Chase and Russell.

Also surviving is her beloved companion, Jeff Smith of Kensington, Maryland; and her former husband and dear friend, Bud Holder (Lisi) of Ocean City.

Carol was a graduate of Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda, Maryland, and had worked as a secretary with the federal government. She was an avid animal lover and strong supporter of the ASPCA and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, along with many other charities.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 11 a.m., at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 3801 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, Maryland 20906 on March 26, at 10:30 a.m.

A donation may be made in her memory to: The ASPCA, https://www.aspca.org/ways-togive; or St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. FRANCIS VETARE Hopewell Jct.

Francis “Frank” Vetare passed away Feb. 15, 2022.

Francis (Frank) Vetare was born and raised in Putnam County, New York, by his parents, Frank and Caroline (Coviello) Vetare.

He is survived by his wife of 66

years, Joan (Cropper); sons, Mark and his wife, Sarisa of Thailand, and Matthew, and his daughter, Juliette of Hopewell Junction, New York; and Michael and his wife, Lissette, of Hopewell Junction, New York. Frank is also survived by three granddaughters, all of whom live in Southern California, Courtney, Caitlin and Chloe, daughters of Roland Fink Jr. Caroline Francesca, Frank and Joan deceased daughter. Frank was the middle son of his Italian immigrant family and was reminded that education was the key to success. Mr. Vetare attended or graduated from several learning institutes: Brewster High School; Merchant Marine Academy; U.S. Naval School of Aerial Photography; Rochester Institute of Technology (B.S. Degree); Syracuse University; University of Rochester; and American University. During his third Kodak assignment, Frank became an important name as a pioneer in changing the Typographic Hot Metal Method to Phototypesetting. He was the Kodak link working with I.B.M., RCA, Harris Intertype, National Geographic and Continued on Page 48

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WORLD WAR II

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In addition to 900 trucks and jeeps and 1,000 machine guns, 972 unassembled trucks and 5,000 tires were destroyed. The next day, the Japanese counterattacked, and nearly destroyed the British force. The Japanese entered the now-deserted city on March 10.

The loss of Rangoon was a major blow for the Allies, for it was the linchpin for Burma. It was the source of much of the supplies earmarked for China, and was, in addition, a communications and industrial center. And, of course, by bordering India, the loss of Burma threatened that country.

Gen. William Slim arrived to take command of the Allied forces, which consisted of the battered 17th Indian Division, the inexperienced 1st Burma Division, 7th Armoured Brigade and the Fifth and Sixth Chinese Armies commanded by “Vinegar” Joe Stilwell, totaling 165,000 soldiers, of which 95,000 were Chinese.

The 700-year-old city of Taungoo, located 137 miles from Rangoon was captured on March 30. Currently, it has a population in excess of 100,000. Prome, on the bank of the Irrawaddy River, 160 miles northwest of Rangoon, was captured on April 2. The 2300-year-old city has a population of 135,000.

Lashio, the western terminus of the Burma Road, and 120 miles northeast of Mandalay, was captured on April 29. It currently has a population of 130,000. After a devastating bombing attack, Mandalay, 445 miles north of Rangoon, was captured on May 1. Today, it has a population in excess of 1,700,000.

On May 10, the Thai Phayap Army invaded Eastern Burma, north of Thailand and incorporated the area east of the Salwean River into Thailand. The Phayap Army was commanded by Lt. Gen. Charun Rattanakun Seriroengrit. Gen. Seriroengrit’s Phayap Army consisted of three Infantry Divisions – Second, Third and Fourth – and a calvary division, commanded by Maj. Gen. Luang Phairirayordejd, Maj. Gen. Phin Choonhaban, Col. Luang Haansongkhram and Lt. Col. Thwuan Wichaikhatkha. Thailand had a claim on this area dating back several centuries.

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He retired from the Eastman Kodak Co. and retired, with his wife, Joan, to Berlin, Maryland. In 1999, they moved to Hopewell Jct., New York. He died in Hopewell Jct., New York on Feb. 12, 2022.

Mr. Vetare will be cremated and asked that only relatives attend any service. He also reminds us that we only come this way once…and if you live it right that’s all you need.

Donations may be made to hospice.

ROGER VAN LEER DORMAN Berlin

Roger Van Leer Dorman, age 85, of Berlin, passed away at home on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. Born May 6, 1936 in Bishopville, Roger was one of nine children born to Dorothy Ellen Shockley Dorman and Loyd Timmons Dorman. Roger retired from Acme Markets, Inc. after working for over

35 years.

Roger served in the Delaware Army National Guard where he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal; Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon, DE Medal for Military Merit, and the DE Medal Service in Aid to Civil Authorities.

Roger had a heart for serving others. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Berlin Maryland. He served several years as a deacon and trustee.

He was very active volunteering in other ministries of the church including the Christmas Parade Ministry, Thanksgiving dinners and the weekly food pantry.

In addition to the church ministries, he volunteered for short-term missionary trips to Scotland, Mexico and New York City after Hurricane Sandy. He was a volunteer for Ben’s Red Swings construction at the Salisbury Park, and his grandson’s Eagle Scout Project in 2016.

In 2019, he was one of the WBOC recipients of the Jefferson Award, which honors individuals who perform extraordinary public service in their local community.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Laura, and three daughters: Judy Hurley and her husband, Danny, Janice York and her husband, Gil, and Dawn Spicer and her fiancé, Vernon Redden.

He is also survived by a brother, Richard Dorman of Vermont; and a sister, Valerie Rebecca Davi of New Jersey; two sisters-in-law, Betty Gregg and Ruth White; and a brother-in-law, William Long and his wife.

Roger’s survivors include 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service, officiated by Brad Diehl, was held at the Berlin First Baptist Church on March 1. Interment was private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Roger Dorman Memorial Fund c/o Berlin First Baptist Church, 613 William Street, Berlin, Maryland 21811.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.

LYSSA JAN SABIA Berlin

My beautiful sister, Lyssa Jan Sabia, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at home with family. She battled autoimmune liver disease for over 12 years with amazing faith, strength and grace. She always had a smile to share with anyone that crossed her path even in her most challenging moments. She was an amazing woman with a heart for everything and everyone.

She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, but grew up in Livermore, California, through high school. She was an incredible artist having her first art show at 8 years old at the Livermore library.

She was well loved by friends and all her family. She then moved to Berlin, Maryland, where she found her true passion for dog grooming and opened her own shop which she ran and loved for 20-plus years.

There, Lyssa found love and raised three amazing children. Delighted in her community there and touched countless lives. She then moved back to California and then to Texas.

Lyssa loved the beach, any and all animals and everything green and living. She also loved color and light, which she could find in everything.

Some of her talents included dog grooming, painting, drawing, gardening, stained glass work, sewing, floral design and so much more. She loved life and lived it fully.

She was a beautiful daughter, sister, mother, LaLa and friend who brought joy to everyone she met. If you had the privilege of knowing her then you were truly blessed.

Her true loves were always her family.

Lyssa is survived by her parents, sister and her three children Zack, Justin and Diana, and more recently, her wonderful grandbabies, Dale and Luna.

“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, ‘I used everything you gave me.’” – Erma Bombeck

Here is one last smile from Lyssa.

DIANA LYNN BOENING Salisbury

Diana Lynn Boening, age 70, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Betty (Higgs) Pristoop. She is survived by her husband, Michael Boening; nieces, Tina and Robyn; nephew, Wesley; great nephews, Devin and Josh; and great nieces, Ashley and Leigha.

Also surviving are her siblings, Steven and Virginia.

Diana worked as a cosmetologist in several beauty shops around Baltimore, and then locally at Kutz n Kurls when she and husband Michael moved to the Eastern Shore.

Her favorite place was her home, where she enjoyed cooking, collecting recipes and watching the wild birds.

Cremation followed her death. No formal services are planned at this time.

Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.

Roger Dorman

Lyssa Sabia

Diana Boening