Salisbury community marks recent deaths with funeral tributes
- Recent deaths in Salisbury include Jay Beitel and Dr. James Leo Clifford.
- Trinity Funeral & Cremation Services is managing arrangements for several local families.
- Bounds Funeral Home offers digital memorial walls and video tributes for the deceased.
- Families are encouraged to verify service locations to ensure attendance at the correct venue.
- Pre-planning services are available to help individuals document their funeral wishes in advance.
Families in the Salisbury area are mourning the loss of several residents this week as local publications continue the tradition of sharing weekly death notices and funeral announcements.
Felipe Pacursa Molina, born in 1955, died on 2 November 2026. Love Lee Cannon, born in 2008, passed away on 1 November 2026.
Jay Beitel, a 95-year-old United States Army veteran, died at his home in Salisbury on 3 November 2026. He was born in Baldwin Township, Pennsylvania, on 23 March 1931. James Leo Clifford, 94, died at his home in Salisbury on 28 October 2026, having been born in Knoxville on 4 June 1932.
Patrick Clyde Williams, 72, died on 9 October 2026. Born in Chicago on 21 December 1953, he moved to Salisbury as a toddler. Douglas Ralph Hastings died at Tidal Health in Salisbury on 28 October 2026, as the son of the late Charles R. and Mary Lou Hastings of Ocean City.
Judith Kubinciak Owens, known as GiGi or Kubie, died on 26 October 2026. She is survived by her daughter, Robin Hagel, her daughter’s fiancé, Zack, and her grandson, Adam Hagel.
Joyce Martin Hitch, 80, died on 28 October 2026 and was born in Salisbury. Hall, 85, of Berlin, Maryland, died on 26 October 2026. She was born on 21 March 1941 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to the late Michael and Mary Koval.
Dorothy Ann Powers Thompson died at Peregrine Senior Living in Salisbury on 23 October 2026. Born on 8 September 1924 in Lebanon, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Anna Davis and Lon Powers. Steve Sam Pappas, 72, died in Berlin on 28 October 2026. He was born on 17 October 1954 in Baltimore County to the late George and Despina Pappas.
Cropper, 81, of Ocean City, died on 25 October 2026. He was born on 21 December 1944 in Salisbury to the late Turner P. and Marion V.
Trinity Funeral & Cremation Services manages local cases
Trinity Funeral & Cremation Services in Salisbury is currently assisting the families of Felipe Pacursa Molina and Love Lee Cannon, who died on 2 November and 1 November 2026, respectively.
Elsewhere, the family of William Dahlstrom, who died on 31 October 2026, is being assisted by Coffin Cremations in Seaford.
Bounds Funeral Home provides digital tribute services
Bounds Funeral Home, located in Salisbury, Maryland, provides funeral services and publishes obituaries for residents of the town and the surrounding Eastern Shore. The Salisbury Post in Rowan County also is a repository for local obituaries.
The funeral home's website features a search tool that allows users to locate an individual's profile by entering their name. These profile pages often include a map feature to assist out-of-town visitors in travelling to the Salisbury location.
To help reach friends and former colleagues living outside the immediate area, the website provides functionality to share obituaries on social media platforms. Digital legacy pages, referred to as Memorial Walls, allow for the uploading of photos and the sharing of personal stories and comments.
These digital tributes remain accessible after the physical service, allowing people to visit them on birthdays or anniversaries. Certain obituaries feature video tributes, which are short films that compile videos and photos of the individual's life. Some obituary pages include links to livestreamed funeral services, allowing those unable to travel to participate in real-time.
Digital tools assist with genealogy and support
The digital archives maintained by Bounds Funeral Home are frequently accessed by historians and individuals tracing family history on the Eastern Shore. Funeral home staff assist families in drafting obituaries, which include details on survivors, predeceased family members, and preferences for charitable donations.
Obituary listings often feature direct links to local florists to facilitate the delivery of flowers for visitations. When families request donations in lieu of flowers, the obituary specifies the preferred charity or organisation. Death details are typically uploaded to the official Bounds Funeral Home digital portal within 24 to 48 hours of a passing.
Pre-planning services for future arrangements
These services ensure that an obituary accurately reflects an individual’s personal accomplishments.
Documenting funeral wishes in advance is recommended to relieve families of difficult decision-making during times of high stress.
Community traditions in Salisbury funeral services
Local funeral directors in Salisbury are noted for their deep understanding of the community's specific traditions and values.
Community responses, such as guestbook entries and service attendance, validate the impact the deceased had on the world.
Memorial service scheduled for Raymond Sprague Jr
A memorial service is being held for Raymond (Butch) Sprague Jr.
Verification of service details advised for visitors
The funeral home's website is the most reliable source for its obituaries, as it is the first place to reflect changes to service times caused by family emergencies or weather. Visitors are advised to verify the specific locations of events, such as visitations or funeral services, to ensure they attend the correct venue.
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