Michael James Vance Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Michael James Vance of Berlin, Maryland, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Michael James left this world on May 15, 2025 at the age of 78, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael James Vance to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence William Vance and Agnes Vance (Coyne); and his brothers, Anthony and Timothy Vance. He is survived by: his wife Renata Louise Vance (Durra); his daughters, Lisa Michelle Wilson (Richard) of Berlin, MD, Theresa Louise Helfrich (Adam) of Croswell, MI, Emily Bridget Taylor (Aaron) of Frederick, MD and Renata Anne Lovitt of Pittsville, MD; his brother Lawrence William Vance, Jr. of Glen Rock, PA; and his grandchildren, Sean, Jack Wilson, Concetta, Emma Helfrich, Jonah, Alana Taylor, Mia, Renata Lynn Lovitt and Olivia Vance Messinger.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts in Michael's memory may be directed to support the research of Dr. Mary Armanios at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.
