Obituaries

Continued from Page 56 dustrial center and home of the Krupp Steelworks, which, for a century had provided arms for Germany’s wars.

The British Prime Minister announced the second raid to a cheering House of Commons saying, “I do not wish to be supposed that all future raids will be on a four-figure scale. We shall vary our methods of attack continually, according to circumstances.

“The scale will increase marketedly, when we are joined, as we soon will be, by the United States Air Force.

As the year advances, German cities, harbors, and centers of war production will be subjected to an ordeal, the like of which has never been experienced by any country in continuity, severity, and magnitude.”

On the evening of June 25, 1942, Bomber Command launched its last “Thousand Plane Raid” against the port city of Bremen, Germany.

Today the Bremen metropolitan area has a population of 2.4 million. At the time, the city’s population stood in excess of 300,000.

As a result of the raid, 572 houses were completely destroyed and 6,108 damaged.

Casualties were 85 killed, 497 in-

DONNA VALERIE HRESHKO Ocean Pines

A Life Well Lived.

Donna “Dee” Valerie Hreshko, 84, of Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed on June 10, 2022.

She was born to Don Leo and Gertrude Leo on July 17, 1938. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, John Hreshko, Jr. She was married to the love of her life, John Hreskho Sr. for Donna Hreshko 61 years and boy did they live! They traveled together, worked together, and built a beautiful life and family.

They finally settled in Ocean Pines, Maryland in 1981. Together, they raised two children, John Hreshko, Jr. and Dana Ward (Nelson Ward).

She was a sister to Gail Schulties, Mark Leo (Maureen Leo), and June Leo-Randazzo, and an aunt to several nieces and nephews.

She was an amazing grandmother to four grandchildren, Kelsie Bowen (William Bowen), Jonathan Ward (Kelsey Ward), Blaine Ward and Rachel Hreshko.

She also had five great-grandchildren, Jackson Ward, Everleigh Bowen, Ryder Ward, Lincoln Bowen and Scarlett Ward.

Her family was her pride and joy; she loved spending time with them. She never missed a birthday, or a holjured and 2,378 left homeless. FockeWulf Air Plane Factory, the Atlas Work Ship Building Company, the Bremmer Vulkan Shipyard, the Norddeutsche Hütte Korff Refinery and two large dockside warehouses were all damaged. Bomber Command lost 48 aircraft — 5 percent — of those dispatched.

In order to mount these massive raids, Bomber Command had to dragoon almost every plane in England.

For the last raid on Bremen, 102 planes came from RAF Coastal Command and five came from RAF Army Cooperation Command. In addition, many of the planes came from operational training units.

Undoubtedly, the “1,000 Plane Raids” were an immense morale boost to the British. After enduring the “Blitz” at the hands of the Luftwaffe, these raids were a source of pride and revenge for all Britons.

The effect on the German morale cannot really be known, since Germany continued fighting for another three years, and its production numbers continued to rise until the last months of the war. I t has been suggested that the bombings were motivation for the war crimes committed at Malmedy and other locations.

After all, those young boys, now

iday with them and took every opportunity she could to make memories.

She was intelligent, witty, never turned down a game of Rummikub or mancala, and always had the last word.

Donna worked in real estate for over 40 years and was passionate about creating.

She was known to be “artsy” and handy; she could fix or make just Continued on Page 58 wearing the uniform of the Reich, had watched, helplessly, as the Allied bombers had torn apart their mothers, sisters and grandparents.

A 1969 movie titled “Thousand Plane Raid,” starring Christopher George, Gavin MacLeod and Bo Hopkins, gets it all wrong. It attributes the “Thousand Plane Raid” to the Americans and has it occurring a year later. Next week: Mersa Matruh Mr. Wimbrow writes from

Ocean City, Maryland, where he practices law representing those persons accused of criminal and traffic offenses, and those persons who have suffered a personal injury through no fault of their own. He can be contacted at wimbrowlaw@gmail.com.

(June 17, 2022) Michael Kent Beatty, of Ocean City, was born in Baltimore on Sept. 23, 1948, to the late Robert H. Beatty and Margaret L. Beatty (nee Sullivan).

Michael is survived by his wife of 44 years, Cindy, and his sister, Barbara (“Bobbie”) Corbett.

He was pre-deceased by his other sister, Harriet L. Johnson.

Joining the Air Force in 1967, his final duty station in 1970 took him to Ching Chuan Kang Royal Chinese Air Force Base, Taichung, Taiwan, where he performed duties as an Admin in Special Actions, and as a Disc Jockey for American Forces Radio.

While overseas, Airman Beatty also participated as the hospital liaison for “Operation Amnesty,” a program that assisted individuals with drug problems to get the aid they needed and guarantee to them no less than a Medical Discharge. Michael’s love for radio began in Ocean City, Maryland, as a part-time DJ on WETT in 1966. His career in radio reached a high point in 2006 when he was hired by Ocean 98 in Ocean City, and had a weekend position playing music, mostly from the 60’s, the music that he loved so much.

Michael was certainly best known for his career as a club DJ in Ocean City, where he was known as “DJ Batman.”

Offering to play some music for his friend that opened a new bar in OC on Memorial Day weekend in 1981, he fully expected to only play that weekend as a favor to his friend, but fate had other plans.

His unique format and crowd participation caught on immediately, and resulted in a 40-plus-year career that included over 8,000 bookings at over 500 different venues, including over 25 colleges throughout the midAtlantic region and beyond.

Michael was also very active with many local charities, volunteering his services always for free to the fundraiser.

He saw this as a way to give back something to a town he loved so much - a town that gave him the opportunity to live a wonderful life.

His proudest moment came when he was asked to deliver the Keynote Address at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial on Memorial Day 2015.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Ocean City.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Worcester County Humane Society, 12330 Eagles Nest Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811, in Michael’s name.

Letters of condolence may be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.

Michael Beatty

Continued from Page 57 about anything and created beautiful works of art. Stained glass was her specialty.

Dee loved living on the Eastern Shore and greatly enjoyed fishing, crabbing and clamming. The memories and traditions Dee created will live on forever in the hearts of her family. She was a truly amazing woman.

Donna requested a celebration of life be held in her honor as opposed to traditional funeral services. Details for friends and family will be provided at a later date. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.

KELLYN R. LANDIS Ocean City

Kellyn R. Landis, age 54, passed away peacefully at her home in Ocean City, Maryland, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. She was born in York, Pennsylvania on July 28, 1967, and was the daughter of Ruth A. (Shindler) Landis and the late Samuel M.O. Landis.

In addition to her loving mother,

she is survived by her brother, Andrew P. Landis and wife, Jessica of Red Lion, Pennsylvania; and nephews, Brandon, Chase and Connor. Kellyn also leaves to cherish her memory many aunts, uncles, cousins and so many friends, local and far. Kellyn loved to fish and clam in Kellyn R. Landis her favorite Ocean City spots, traveling to Florida, and dining at her favorite local venue, the Full Moon. She had a love for football, especially the Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos. She had a passion for animals, music, and American Idol. And there was no bigger Bon Jovi fan than Kellyn as she knew and would sing every word. Kellyn graduated from Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 in May 1988 and spent 12 years as a laborer at Shadowfax in York, Pennsylvania. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home, 19 S. Main St. in Selbyville, Delaware. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., the service at 11 a.m., and a luncheon immediately following at Selbyville Volunteer Fire Hall, 30 N. Main Street, Selbyville, Delaware. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kellyn’s memory may be made to the Ocean City Reef Foundation, P.O. Box 1072, Ocean City, Maryland 21843 (ocreefs.org); or to the Worcester County Humane Society, P.O. Box 48, Berlin, Maryland 21811. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com. ROBERT KURT ROSENBERG Selbyville Robert Kurt Rosenberg, age 60, of Selbyville, Delaware, formerly of Bethesda, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Maryland. Kurt was born in Washington, D.C. on May 3, 1962, son of the late Robert Continued on Page 59

Continued from Page 58 G. Rosenberg and the late Pauline M. (White) Rosenberg.

He was the owner and operator of Midlantic Marine Center in Selbyville, Delaware, for over 20 years.

Kurt worked hard and lived his life to the fullest not letting anything slow him down.

He loved animals of all types, especially dogs, and would never miss a chance to say hello to any dog passing by.

Kurt was always fostering or rescuing older dogs with difficult health issues and provided them with a loving and nurturing environment.

He was an avid boat racer with his friends, and just loved being on the water.

When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed traveling, spend time on a boat and listen to live music usually with a whipped orange crush in his hand.

Kurt was always dedicated to supporting the community and humane society, his generosity was well known by all. He was a great friend to many wonderful people and always found time for a friendly conversation.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Susan Rosenberg.

He will be missed by his beloved wife, Justyna M. Rosenberg, and many friends.

A visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Monday, June 20, 2022 at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Rd., Ocean View, Delaware, where a prayer service will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Mariner’s Bethel Cemetery in Ocean View, Delaware.

In lieu of flowers, Kurt would want you to make a donation in his name to the Worcester County Humane Society, 12330 Eagles Nest Rd., Berlin, Maryland 21811, or by visiting www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org

Online condolences may be sent by GYULA GAAL Ocean Pines

Gyula (Julius) Gaal, age 85 years, passed away at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland on Sunday, June 12, 2022.

Born in Hungary, he was the youngest son of the late Gabor and Margit (Gondol) Gaal. A Freedom Fighter for the Hungarian Resistance, Julius escaped from Hungary in 1957 at the age of 20. He joined his sister Irma’s family in New Jersey. He proudly became a US citizen. He moved to Washington, D.C., where he earned his Business degree from Benjamin Franklin University, and became the first hotel controller of the famous Watergate Hotel.

Julius met his wife, Sandy, at the Watergate, and they started their family in Takoma Park, Maryland.

As part of the Marriott Corp., he became the first controller/budget director of the new Carousel Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland, and moved his family to Ocean Pines, Maryland.

In 1985, Julius became the first general manager of the Dunes Manor Hotel.

After leaving the hospitality industry, Julius became a Realtor where he specialized in the lower Eastern Shore for over 20 years, helping clients to find their dream homes before finally retiring.

He loved tending to his yard and garden, and sitting on the porch, watching and being entertained by the people and nature around him.

Julius’ mastery of Hungarian cuisine for the home kitchen was greatly cherished by close friends and family.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Gaal; son, John Gaal (Kim); daughter, Margit Ellis-Gaal (Jamie); grandchildren, Tiffany Gaal, Joshua Gaal (fiancée Megan) and Sawyer EllisGaal; brother-in-law, John Ross and sister-in-law, Jeannie Hummel; nieces, Margit Meszaros and Susan Kiraly; nephew, Frank Kiraly (Valerie), and many other beloved nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers and three sisters.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 24, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Ocean City, Maryland 1705 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City, Maryland 21842.

A viewing will be held Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. at the Burbage Funeral Home, 108 Williams Street, Berlin, Maryland.

Contributions in Julius’ memory may be made to the Worcester County Veterans Memorial, P.O. Box 1576, Ocean Pines, Maryland 21811.

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

Gyula Gaal

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