82 °F Ocean City, US
August 24, 2026

Trudy Shapcott, 90

Trudy Shapcott, age 90, of Cary, NC, formerly of Ocean City, NJ, passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side on January 26, 2021.

Trudy was born in Philadelphia, PA, on November 27, 1930 to Alberta and John Miller. She married Ralph L Shapcott on December 9, 1950. He preceded her in passing December 3, 1989.

Surviving her are 5 daughters, Nancy Spence of Bowling Green, OH, Robin (Mark) Goldcott of Raleigh, NC, Linda Shapcott of Goodyear, AZ, Susan Shapcott of Flanders, NJ, and Beth Ann (Steve Rorison) Shapcott of Rutland, VT; along with 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

While supporting her husband’s career and raising their 5 children, Trudy moved over 11 times, always making a home for her family a priority. Trudy was a gracious hostess who loved entertaining and making new friends. While living in O.C., Trudy was an avid volunteer, enjoying her position as the “Cookie Lady” at Shore Memorial Hospital.

Her family would like to thank all her wonderful neighbors for their caring help during this difficult time.

Memorial gifts may be made to the donor’s choice.

Related articles

Joan R. Mangold

Joan Ruth Mangold (nee Newkirk/Reynolds)—90 was born on December 7, 1931 in Atlantic City, NJ, and resided in Ocean City.  She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022. She was born to Madeline and Robert Newkirk and raised by her loving Aunt and Uncle Marie and Raymond Reynolds whom […]

Joseph Edward McIlhenny Jr., 83

Joseph Edward McIlhenny Jr, resident of Ocean City, NJ and formerly of Elkins Park, PA, passed away on February 16, 2021 at the age of 83.  Joe was born on August 10, 1937 in Philadelphia, the son of Joseph Edward Sr and Anna (Dooney) McIlhenny.  He graduated from Northeast Catholic High School for Boys Class […]