Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Essex, MD and surrounding areas
Karen "Betty" Miller
Mar 24, 2025
On March 24, 2025 Karen "Betty" Miller passed away surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Harvey "Al" Miller; devoted mother of Christine Peterson and her husband Ronald, and the late Gregory Miller; cherished grandmother of Rachel Peterson and Brooke Peterson; loving daughter of the late Lottie and Joseph William Dawson, Sr.; dear sister of the late Joseph William...
Bryan Steven Hesson
Mar 24, 2025
Bryan Steven Hesson, a respected computer programmer, passed away on March 24, 2025, in Towson. Born on September 7, 1958, in Baltimore, Maryland, Bryan dedicated his life to the world of technology, where he left a lasting impact through his work and innovative thinking.
Throughout his career, Bryan displayed a remarkable aptitude for problem-solving and creativity, attributes that earned him the...
Evelyn Virginia Vest
Mar 18, 2025
On March 18, 2025
Evelyn Virginia Vest (Rayner)
Beloved wife of Carl Vest. Devoted mother of Jason Vest. Loving grandmother of Kaitlyn Renshaw. Dear sister of Frank Rayner. Also survived by her nieces, nephews and many other loving friends and relatives.
Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex at route 702 (beltway exit...
Francis Joseph Bowman Jr.
Mar 15, 2025
On March 15, 2025, Francis Joseph Bowman Jr. passed away. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann Bowman; devoted father of Connie Siford, Melinda Siford and Patricia Adams; loving grandfather of many grandchildren and great grandchildren; dear brother of Marie Chavez, William Bowman, Evelyn Bowman, Gloria McQuillen, and the late Sue Bradshaw.A private cremation was held.
Joseph Sibiski
Mar 14, 2025
On March 14, 2025 Joseph Sibiski passed away. Beloved husband of Katherine L. Sibiski; devoted father of Joseph E. Sibiski and Amanda Dash; loving grandfather of Annabelle Dash and Alyssa Dash: dear brother of Lawrence Sibiski and Steve Sibiski.
A private cremation was held.
A memorial service will be held at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A. 1407 Old Eastern Avenue...
Jeffrey Scott Sowa
Mar 13, 2025
Jeffrey Scott Sowa, born on November 24, 1972, in Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, at Franklin Square Hospital Center. He was 52 years old.
Jeffrey dedicated a significant portion of his life to his career at Amazon Warehouse, where he became known for his diligence, commitment, and strong work ethic. His contributions to the team were appreciated...
Gary D. Fisher
Mar 13, 2025
On March 13, 2025, Gary Dennis Fisher passed away. Devoted father of Lauren Fisher, and Sara Erdman and her husband Dusty; cherished grandfather of Ender Erdman; loving brother of Cheri McCann and her husband Dan, David Fisher, and Christa Fisher; dear uncle of DJ McCann, Katelyn Donaldson, and Jarod Wienecke; loving son of the late Homer and Mary Lou Fisher.
Friends...
Margaret Doris Schweiger
Mar 12, 2025
On March 12, 2025, Margaret Doris Schweiger passed away. Beloved wife of the late Robert D. Schweiger Sr.; devoted mother of Robert D. Schweiger Jr. and his wife Elizabeth and Steven Schweiger and his husband John Lapp; Cherished grandmother of Adam Green, his wife Hannah and Caleb Green, his wife Brittany: Loving Great Grandmother of Vivian Green and Charles Green;...
John Thomas Brown, Jr.
Mar 11, 2025
On March 11, 2025, John Thomas Brown, Jr. passed away. Beloved husband of Shirley Brown; devoted father of John Brown, III and his wife Bobbi; cherished grandfather of Paige Brown-May and her husband Joshua, and McKenzie Brown; loving great-grandfather of Serentity May, and Weylyn May; dear brother of Wayne Brown. Also survived by a host of other loving family members...
Frances "Kippy" Ledwell
Mar 9, 2025
On March 9, 2025, Frances "Kippy" Ledwell passed away surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Bob Ledwell; devoted mother of Patrick Kleman, the late Kenny Kleman, the late Michael Kleman, and Colleen Saffell and her husband John Saffell III; cherished grandmother of Denise Munson, John Saffell IV and his wife Destiny, Kody Kleman, and Kyle Saffell; loving great-grandmother...
Zachary Michael Sprouse
Mar 7, 2025
On March 7, 2025, Zachary Michael Sprouse passed away. Cherished son of Randy and Gina Sprouse; devoted brother of Cierra Grayson and her fiancé Zach Adams, and Ashley Cerda and her husband Kevin; loving grandson of Walter and Jean Sprouse, and Lester and Dolly Rynarzewski. Also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.
A Celebration of Life...
Betty Eleanor Kantorsky
Feb 28, 2025
Betty Eleanor Reams Kantorsky, age 93, passed away on February 28, 2025, at Hospice of the Chesapeake at BWMC. She was born on December 13, 1931 and was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Kantorsky Jr; her son, Peter Kantorsky III; her parents, George and Carrie Reams and her sister, Ruth West. Betty is survived by her daughters, Jeanne...
Kay Ola Keirn
Feb 28, 2025
On February 28th, 2025, Kay Ola Keirn passed away. Beloved wife to the late James D. Keirn Sr.; devoted mother of James D. Keirn Jr. and his wife Kathleen, and Charles S. Keirn and his wife Leslie; cherished grandmother of James D. Keirn III, Ryan A. Keirn, Stephanie Keirn, Eric Keirn, and Harmony Burton; dear sister of Joann North, Bob...
Janice Lee Blevins
Feb 26, 2025
On February 26, 2025 Janice Lee Blevins passed away. Beloved wife of George Blevins Sr.; devoted mother of George Blevins Jr. and his wife Kimberly, and Mark Blevins and his wife Diana; cherished grandmother of Zachary, Kyle, McKenzie, and Julianna Blevins; loving sister of Diane Heinz and her husband Bill; dear aunt of Dawn, Ronda, Billy, and Danny.
Friends may call...
Elysa Reed
Feb 24, 2025
Dorrence “Elysa” Reed, 80, passed away unexpectedly, February 24, 2025. Born on, March 14, 1944, in Chicago, IL. Elysa dedicated her life to her family, friends and beloved pets.
Elysa was known as selfless, kind hearted and generous. She found joy in giving and putting a smile on those dear to her. After an early career in banking, her focus shifted...
Glen Ryland Welch
Feb 24, 2025
On February 24, 2025, Glen Ryland Welch passed away surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Sylvia May Welch; devoted father of Sandra Kay Hall, Glen Lee Welch Sr., Gary Dean Welch, Eugene Bruce Welch, and Patricia Lynn Welch; cherished grandfather of Anexa Ohmart, Misty Slemaker, Corrina Steck, Layna Welch, Ryland Clegg, Glen Welch Jr., Brooke Wheeler, Sara Bull,...
Arlene Virginia Simpson
Feb 21, 2025
On February 21, 2025, Arlene Virginia Simpson passed away. Beloved wife of the late Charles E. Simpson Sr.; devoted mother of Charles E. Simpson Jr., Constance L. Simpson, and Joseph L. Simpson Sr. and his wife Karen. Also survived by nine grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church,...
Geraldine Stotler
Feb 19, 2025
On February 19, 2025, Geraldine "Gerry" Stotler passed away. Beloved wife of the late Richard Philip Stotler; devoted mother of Vanessa Lynn Tilles, Vivian Blanchat and her husband Don, Denise Broughton and her husband Mark, Rick Stotler and his wife Beth, and Charlene Nazelrod and her husband Bill; cherished grandmother of Donnie and Nick Blanchat, Diana Lawrence, Brooke Siravo, Emily...
Charles Wayne Foster
Feb 18, 2025
On February 18, 2025, Charles Wayne Foster passed away. Devoted son of the late Mary Catherine and Louis E. Foster Sr.; cherished brother of Harry J. Foster, Charlene Jones and her husband Robert, and the late Louis Foster Jr. and his late wife Madeline; loving uncle of Joseph A. Jones, William Jones, and Josephine Perry; dear great-uncle of Kyle, Joseph,...
Mary Kay Cook
Feb 17, 2025
On February 17, 2025, Mary Kay Cook (nee Pitts) passed away. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Cook Sr.; devoted mother of Ronald Cook Jr., Shirley Rohal and her husband Tom, James Cook and his wife Kimberly, and Darla Stinchcomb and her husband Joe; Cherished grandmother of Thomas III, Vanessa, Victoria, Alisha, Pito, Alexis, Austin, Cassidy, Brianna, Allison, Angelica, Kimberly,...
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