MARCH 29, 2019
Ocean City Today
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OBITUARIES year of high school and on March 25, 1967. The two sealed their love and would have been married for 52 years. He had a 34-year career with the State Edward Drew of Maryland and Wicomico County Department of Corrections along with Homeland Security. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gracie Ann (Dennis) Drew. He leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Leonard E. “Lenny” Drew, of Bishopville, Maryland; one grandson, Michael Drew, of Princess Anne, Maryland; two great-grandsons, Mahki and Roman Drew, of Salisbury, Maryland; two sisters, Catherine Walters and Rev. C. Claudia (Morris) Waters, both of Clarksville, Delaware; two brothers, Dr. Martin (Sharon) Drew, of Smyrna, Delaware and James (Vanessa) Deloach, of Millsboro, Delaware; one aunt, Loretta Chaudry, of Dover, Delaware; mother and father-in-law, Audrey and Leonard Smith, of College Park, Maryland; one sister-in-law, Cynthia Drew, of Dover, Delaware; two brothers-in-law, Morrison (Beverly) Dennis and Monroe Dennis, both of College Park, Maryland, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral service was held on Monday, March 25, 2019 at Union Wesley Church in Clarksville, Delaware. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery in Berlin, Maryland. Electronic condolences via www.watsonfh.com. SALLY LEE FILLING (KLEMM) Ocean City Sally Lee Filling (Klemm), age 71, of Ocean City, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2019, surrounded by her three children in her eldest son’s home in The Plains, Virginia. She was born to the late Ernest and Norma Klemm on June 25, 1947 in Baltimore. Sally graduated from Eastern High School in Baltimore before attending the Community College of Baltimore where she received her Associates Degree in Art. She was a very talented artist. Some of the ways she expressed herself artistically were through designing hats and floral arrangements, creating unique Halloween costumes for her children and grandchildren, planning special events, and her penmanship was beautiful. Sally lived a full life being a wonderful homemaker and raising her children. After her children were grown, she worked as a floral designer at Forthubers, Flowers by Jane, and Windsor’s Flowers. OC Sal had strong ties to Ocean City, Maryland, spending each summer vacation there as a child. Loving
the beach so much she continued the tradition with her own family. As she got older, Sally’s dream of living at the beach came true. She socialized Sally Filling with wonderful friends, played cards and pickle ball, line danced, and smelt the salty air with her toes in the sand. Sally was an amazing cook teaching all three of her children to follow in her footsteps. Friends and family were Sally’s delight. She threw her children the most wonderful birthday parties, made every holiday special with close family and friends, and loved entertaining guests. Sally is survived by her eldest son, Scott Filling and his wife Cindy, The Plains, Virginia; her youngest son, Josh Filling, his wife, Rosie, and their two daughters, Marlee and Chloe, Chester Springs, Pennsylvania; and her daughter, Kimberly Tobat, her husband, Kevin, and their twin daughters, Julieanne and Madison, East New Market, Maryland. Sally is also survived by her younger brother, Phillip Klemm, and his wife Debbie, and nephew, Christopher. She was preceded in death by her nephew, Kyle. A memorial service will be held on
Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 11a.m. at St. Matthews by the Sea United Methodist Church, located at 1000 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, Delaware 19944. Immediately following the service and luncheon there will be a celebration of Sally’s life at Northside Park Recreation Center located bayside at 125th Street, Ocean City, Maryland 21842. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to provide financial medical support for Ernie Perryman, Sally’s childhood friend, who cared for Sally two different times during her recovery and is now battling similar cancers herself. Josh Filling, will be collecting funds for Ernie and donations can be mailed to: 2555 Veronica, Dr., Chester Springs, Pennsylvania 19425. Donations in Sally’s memory can also be made to St. Matthew’s by the Sea. ROBERT JOHN BIGLER Ocean Pines Robert John Bigler, “Bob,” age 71, died on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Cloyd M. and Hazel Rickards Bigler. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Beverly Lawton Bigler. Also surviving is a brother, Roland Allen and several nieces and nephews.
After college graduation, Mr. Bigler was employed as an audit supervisor for the Department of Defense.(DCAA) Drafted in 1969, he joined the Air Force, Robert Bigler and was stationed at four different bases all over the U.S. After four years of service, he returned to his job at DCAA until he retired. During his years there, he and his family lived in Crofton where he and a friend established the Crofton Jaycees and staged many events throughout the years, notably, bathtub races, and softball games on old Hardy Field. He was also an avid bowler. After retiring, he and Beverly moved to Ocean Pines, where he enjoyed working in his yard and gardens. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 29, 2019 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Berlin. Rev. Michael Moyer will officiate. Interment will follow in the Churchyard. A donation in his memory may be made to: Worcester County Veteran’s Memorial Fund, 11144 Cathell Rd., Berlin, Maryland 21811. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.