Howard Wilmer Sterling Obituary

The family of Howard Wilmer Sterling of Crisfield, Maryland announces his passing on August 15, 2026. Howard, born on May 31, 1934, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Wilmer Tubman Sterling and Annie Phoebe Daugherty Sterling; his daughter Barbara Sterling; and his sister Faye Elizabeth Nelson. He is survived by: his wife Betty Lou Sterling of Crisfield; his daughter Susan Crocetti (Gene Crocetti) of Parkton, Maryland; his stepson Steven Daniel (Terry Brown) of Port Orange, Florida; his grandchildren, Gene Crocetti of Baltimore City, Alex Crocetti of New York City and Anastasia Kordas (Matthew Kordas); his great grandchildren, Isabella Kordas and Harper Kordas; his nieces and nephews, Connie Windsor (Jerry) of Crisfield and Freddie Nelson (Lisa Lord) of Crisfield; his great-nephews, Kris Nelson of Washington, DC and Ryan Nelson of Stuart, FL; his cousin Coulbourne Swift of Marion Station; and his close friend Bobby Lankford of Mt. Vernon.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Howard's memory may be made to Crisfield Elks Lodge #1044, P.O. Box 307, Crisfield, MD 21817.