ROBERT L. MARVEL, JR ESQUIRE
MARVEL & EMCHE, P. A.
108 E MARKET ST
P.O. BOX 5
SALISBURY, MD 21803-0005

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of JOAN ELIZABETH GALE AKA: JOAN ELIZABETH WRIGHT GALE Estate No. 28333 Notice is given that: SARAH SUZANNE GALE whose address is 827 RIVERSIDE DR SALISBURY, MD 21801-5721 was on SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of JOAN ELIZABETH GALE who died on JULY 12, 2025 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 17th day of MARCH, 2026. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

KAREN A. LEMON, Register of Wills for WICOMICO COUNTY
PO BOX 787 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0787

CYNTHIA B. MACDONALD ESQUIRE
208 CALVERT STREET
P.O. BOX 33
SALISBURY, MD 21803-4519

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of JEAN MARIE COOVER Estate No. 28335 Notice is given that: TAMBRA J EVANS whose address is 3177 MEADOW BRIDGE RD EDEN, MD 21822-2201 was on SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of JEAN MARIE COOVER who died on AUGUST 17, 2025 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 16th day of MARCH, 2026. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

KAREN A. LEMON, Register of Wills for WICOMICO COUNTY
PO BOX 787 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0787

ROBERT A. EATON ESQUIRE
121 E. MARKET STREET
SALISBURY, MD 21801

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of RANDY LEE RATHEL Estate No. 28331 Notice is given that: CHRISTOPHER L RATHEL whose address is 111 SCHOOL ST MARDELA SPRINGS, MD 21837 was on SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of RANDY LEE RATHEL who died on JULY 10, 2025 without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 16th day of MARCH, 2026. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

KAREN A. LEMON, Register of Wills for WICOMICO COUNTY
PO BOX 787 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0787

ROBERT A. EATON ESQUIRE
121 E. MARKET STREET
SALISBURY, MD 21801

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of RANDY LEE RATHEL Estate No. 28331 Notice is given that: CHRISTOPHER L RATHEL whose address is 111 SCHOOL ST MARDELA SPRINGS, MD 21837 was on SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of RANDY LEE RATHEL who died on JULY 10, 2025 without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 16th day of MARCH, 2026. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

KAREN A. LEMON, Register of Wills for WICOMICO COUNTY
PO BOX 787 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0787

DAVID W. SIMPSON, JR ESQUIRE
P.O. BOX 3496
OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3496

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of MAX PUSEY HUGHES JR Estate No. 28203 Notice is given that: KAREN HUGHES whose address is 27251 CROOKED OAK LN HEBRON, MD 21830-1145 was on SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of MAX PUSEY HUGHES JR who died on JANUARY 06, 2025 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 16th day of MARCH, 2026. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

KAREN A. LEMON, Register of Wills for WICOMICO COUNTY
PO BOX 787 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0787

DAVID W. SIMPSON, JR ESQUIRE
P.O. BOX 3496
OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-3496

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of WILLIAM GARLAND JR Estate No. 28328 Notice is given that: MIKE BORDENSKI SR whose address is 25809 DOGWOOD RD GREENSBORO, MD 21639-1624 was on SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of WILLIAM GARLAND JR who died on AUGUST 01, 2025 without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 16th day of MARCH, 2026. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

KAREN A. LEMON, Register of Wills for WICOMICO COUNTY
PO BOX 787 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0787

REENA J PATEL ESQUIRE
THE LAW FIRM OF MARIANNA BATIE
1321 MT. HERMON ROAD
SUITE B
SALISBURY, MD 21804

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of SARAH KRISTIN ASSALI Estate No. 28321 Notice is given that: SARMAD ASSALI whose address is 910 N 38TH ST ALLENTOWN, PA 18104-3381 was on SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of SARAH KRISTIN ASSALI who died on AUGUST 24, 2025 without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 12th day of MARCH, 2026. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

KAREN A. LEMON, Register of Wills for WICOMICO COUNTY
PO BOX 787 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0787

REENA J PATEL ESQUIRE
THE LAW FIRM OF MARIANNA BATIE
1321 MT. HERMON ROAD
SUITE B
SALISBURY, MD 21804

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of JUDITH KRAMER Estate No. 28320 Notice is given that: JASON R KRAMER whose address is 28506 SEAFORD RD LAUREL, DE 19956-3716 was on SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of JUDITH KRAMER who died on SEPTEMBER 01, 2025 without a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 11th day of MARCH, 2026. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

KAREN A. LEMON, Register of Wills for WICOMICO COUNTY
PO BOX 787 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0787

REENA J PATEL ESQUIRE
THE LAW FIRM OF MARIANNA BATIE
1321 MT. HERMON ROAD
SUITE B
SALISBURY, MD 21804

SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of ELLEN FAYE PILCHARD Estate No. 26813 Notice is given that: GARY W HANCOCK whose address is 305 WINTER QUARTERS DR POCOMOKE CITY, MD 21851-1044 was on JULY 25, 2024 appointed personal representative of the small estate of ELLEN FAYE PILCHARD who died on JUNE 12, 2023 without a will. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

KAREN A. LEMON, Register of Wills for WICOMICO COUNTY
PO BOX 787 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0787

VICTORIA L O'NEILL, ESQUIRE
AYRES, JENIKINS, GORDY & ALMAND, PA
6200 COASTAL HIGHWAY
SUITE 200
OCEAN CITY, MD 21842

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of SANDRA LEE AKERS Estate No. 28271 Notice is given that: CHRISTOPHER GREENWOOD whose address is 324 BAYSHORE DR OCEAN CITY, MD 21842-5410 was on SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of SANDRA LEE AKERS who died on JULY 11, 2025 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 11th day of MARCH, 2026. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

KAREN A. LEMON, Register of Wills for WICOMICO COUNTY
PO BOX 787 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0787

IN THE ORPHANS' COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WICOMICO COUNTY, MARYLAND
IN THE ESTATE OF MABLE WATERS Estate No. 28310

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE

To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by TRACEY D WATERS for judicial probate of the will dated N/A and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at 101 NORTH DIVISION STREET OLD COURTHOUSE ROOM 102 SALISBURY, MD 21801 on OCTOBER 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills.

KAREN A. LEMON, Register of Wills for WICOMICO COUNTY
PO BOX 787 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0787

IN THE ORPHANS' COURT FOR (OR) BEFORE THE REGISTER OF WILLS FOR WICOMICO COUNTY, MARYLAND
IN THE ESTATE OF MARK R BROWN SR AKA: MARK RANDELL BROWN SR Estate No. 28306

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL PROBATE

To all Persons Interested in the above estate: You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed by THOMAS J. KOKOLIS for judicial probate of the will dated N/A and for the appointment of a personal representative. A hearing will be held at 101 NORTH DIVISION STREET OLD COURTHOUSE ROOM 102 SALISBURY, MD 21801 on OCTOBER 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM. This hearing may be transferred or postponed to a subsequent time. Further information may be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills.

KAREN A. LEMON, Register of Wills for WICOMICO COUNTY
PO BOX 787 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0787

SMALL ESTATE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of STEPHAN J PASTUSAK Estate No. 28311 Notice is given that: TIMOTHY J KING whose address is 12042 PIMLICO DIRVE PITTSVILLE, MD 21850 was on SEPTEMBER 09, 2025 appointed personal representative of the small estate of STEPHAN J PASTUSAK who died on FEBRUARY 11, 2025 with a will. All persons having any objection to the appointment shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having an objection to the probate of the will shall file their objections with the Register of Wills within six months after the date of publication of this Notice. All persons having claims against the decedent must serve their claims on the undersigned personal representative or file them with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Thirty days after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claims will be barred unless the creditor presents the claim within thirty days from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. Any claim not served or filed within that time, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter.

KAREN A. LEMON, Register of Wills for WICOMICO COUNTY
PO BOX 787 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0787

DON E. RICHARDSON ESQUIRE
P.O. BOX 258
SALISBURY, MD 21803-0258

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of GLORIA MAE WAINRIGHT Estate No. 28316 Notice is given that: WILLIAM R WHITE whose address is 401 WEST ST BERLIN, MD 21811-9500, TAMMY FITZGERALD whose address is 9840 OLD OCEAN CITY BLVD BERLIN, MD 21811-3228 were on SEPTEMBER 09, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of GLORIA MAE WAINRIGHT who died on AUGUST 26, 2025 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 9th day of MARCH, 2026. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

KAREN A. LEMON, Register of Wills for WICOMICO COUNTY
PO BOX 787 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0787

PAUL D. WILBER ESQUIRE
WEBB,CORNBROOKS, WILBER, VORHIS, DOUSE & LESLIE
P.O. BOX 910
SALISBURY, MD 21803-0910

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

To all persons interested in the estate of STEVE A MEILHAMMER SR Estate No. 28317 Notice is given that: LORI A MEILHAMMER whose address is 29063 BRYAN BROOKE LN SALISBURY, MD 21801-1121, NICOLE A MEILHAMMER whose address is 1013 PHILLIPS AVE SALISBURY, MD 21804-4433 were on SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 appointed personal representative of the estate of STEVE A MEILHAMMER SR who died on AUGUST 11, 2025 with a will. Further information can be obtained by reviewing the estate file in the office of the Register of Wills or by contacting the personal representative or the attorney. All persons having any objection to the appointment (or to the probate of the decedent's will) shall file their objections with the Register of Wills on or before the 10th day of MARCH, 2026. Any person having a claim against the decedent must present the claim to the undersigned personal representative or file it with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned on or before the earlier of the following dates: (1) Six months from the date of the decedent's death; or (2) Two months after the personal representative mails or otherwise delivers to the creditor a copy of this published notice or other written notice, notifying the creditor that the claim will be barred unless the creditor presents the claims within two months from the mailing or other delivery of the notice. A claim not presented or filed on or before that date, or any extension provided by law, is unenforceable thereafter. Claim forms may be obtained from the Register of Wills.

KAREN A. LEMON, Register of Wills for WICOMICO COUNTY
PO BOX 787 SALISBURY, MD 21803-0787