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OBITUARIES Continued from Page 50 nephews. Due to covid-19 restrictions, there will be no services at this time. Following in her parents and deceased siblings’ tradition, Barbara generously donated her body to the Maryland Anatomy Board. Donations in her memory can be made to the Ocean City Art League. BARBARA GIMBAL LAWS Berlin Barbara Gimbal Laws, age 105, died on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, at the Berlin Nursing Home. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Katherine Frehs. She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Laws. Surviving, are her Barbara Laws sons, James M. Laws, Jr. and his wife, Suzanne, of New Jersey, and John T. Laws and his wife, Elizabeth, of Berlin. There are two grandchildren, Suzanne Haga, (Kevin) and James M. Laws, lll, and two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Maggie Haga. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Especially close to her was a nephew, Mike Handforth and his wife, Gwynn. She was preceded in death by her brother, Nicholas Frehs, and sister, Anna Frehs. Mrs. Laws had been a homemaker, and a member of Epiphany Episcopal Church in Timonium, Maryland. She enjoyed gardening and bridge in her spare time. In earlier years, her cottage industry was crafting paper-cut lampshades, an artform from a bygone era. 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. GISELA QUILLEN Whaleyville Gisela Quillen, age 87, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 23, 1933 in Karlsruhe, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Eugen and Else Jung. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Quillen, Sr., in Gisela Quillen March of 2020. She is survived by her children, Gabriele Windsor and her husband, Dan, and James Quillen, Jr., all of Whaleyville. There are two grandsons, JD Windsor and his wife, Kelly, of Whaleyville, and Jason Windsor and his wife, Audrey, of Berlin, and five great-grandchildren, Paige, Piper and Parker Windsor of Whaleyville, and Addy and Raylan
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CALENDAR Windsor of Berlin. Also surviving is a sister, Doris Mandel; and a brother-in-law and sister-inlaw, Freddie and Madeline Moore, of Berlin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Gisela met her husband while he was stationed in Germany. After moving to the United States in 1956, she received her American citizenship in 1966. She had worked at the former Sunshine Laundry and was a poultry grower for 40 years. She had many hobbies, including working in her flower gardens and Koi fish ponds, shopping and attending dog shows at the Salisbury Civic Center, especially when poodles were being shown. She also enjoyed baking, cooking and collecting angels. Gisela was a lifetime member of the Church of God of Prophecy on Tilghman Rd. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to her care givers, Michele Webb and Debbie Fields. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 at the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin. Pastor Jason Mitz and Rev. Terry Fort officiated. Interment followed in Dale Cemetery in Whaleyville. A donation in her memory may be made to: Church of God of Prophecy, 208 Tilghman Rd. Salisbury, Maryland 21801. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.
Fri., Oct. 9 2ND ANNUAL OKTOBIRDFEST Fall migration offers high numbers of species for nature lovers to enjoy as warblers, herons and egrets trade places with waterfowl, hawks and eagles. Register for one field trip or multiple field trips each day of the three-day event. Register: http://delmarvabirding.com/oktobirdfest-oct-9-11/.
2ND FRIDAY IN BERLIN Featuring outdoor, live music including Stevensons Crossroads on Commerce Street, Zander Jett at The Atlantic Hotel, Honey Shine Blues Trio at Harvest Guitar Shop and live music and wine tasting at Sisters Wine Bar, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Lots of shops and restaurants will be open late. Remember to wear a mask. https://www.facebook.com/events/1515087232032616
ART EXHIBIT RECEPTION 23RD ANNUAL ENDLESS SUMMER CRUISIN’ Takes place at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center and the Inlet Parking Lot, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. With more than 2,000 rods, customs, classics and trick trucks cruising the streets this is an event you won’t want to miss. Admissions costs are $10 per day on Thursday and Sunday and $15 per day on Friday and Saturday. Children 13 and younger are admitted free with an adult. Tickets are good for convention center and the inlet. 410-798-6304, https://specialeventpro.com/endless-summer-cruisin
WITTY FIBER FRIENDS Meeting via Zoom, 10:00 AM. Bring your lap work and join the group as they knit, crochet and embroider. All are welcome. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
ONE MARYLAND ONE BOOK Meeting via Zoom, 2:00 PM. Featuring “The Island of Sea Women” by Lisa See. Copies of the book are available at the branches and on Libby. http://www.worcesterlibrary.org
Worcester County Arts Council, 6 Jefferson St., 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Come meet the featured artists and enjoy live music by Matt Felch. October’s exhibit features artwork by Marian Bickerstaff, Joanne Guilfoil and Barbara Kern-Bush. You may also visit the gallery on weekends from 10 a.m. to 2 ap.m. All artwork is available for purchase. 410-641-0809
GREEN MARKET Fridays through Nov. 27 - Trimper Rides under the Ferris Wheel, 600 S. Atlantic Ave., 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Local Farmers Market featuring fresh everything and more from our local farmers. The market is agriculture based only. There will be live music and weekly drawings. Sally Kneavel, Sally@Trimperrides.com, 410-289-8617, http://TrimperRides.com
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