SALISBURY - Josephine Mary Contino Williams died at her home on Pacific Ave. in Salisbury. Born in York, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Carmella Contino.
A 1945 graduate of Wicomico High School, she later worked at Colonial Grill in Salisbury, and then as a secretary at Shore Appliance. Later, she and her husband owned a small restaurant on Isabella Street, Winfield's. She then enjoyed working at the Pittsville School in the cafeteria until she retired. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses and was instrumental in helping many family members come to love Jehovah.
Her husband of 55 years, Winfield Williams, preceded her in death in 2000.
She is survived by her sister, Mary, of Saxis; her daughter, Rebecca Knorr of Salisbury; a son, George Williams of Trappe; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and a nephew.
A memorial service was held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness in Fruitland on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. Arrangements are in the care of Bounds Funeral Home in Salisbury.