Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Zachary Michael Sprouse

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

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

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

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.

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Elysa Reed

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Ann Mae Alban

Ann Mae Alban

Feb 10, 2025

On February 10, 2025, Ann Mae Alban passed away. Beloved wife of the late George R. Alban; devoted mother of Bonnie, George R. Alban Jr. and his wife Angie, the late Tammy Alban, and the late Christopher G. Alban; loving daughter of the late Jesse and Mary Cook.

Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A. 1407 Old...

James Michael Ward

James Michael Ward

Feb 8, 2025

On February 8, 2025, James Michael Ward passed away. Beloved husband of Barbara Ward; devoted father of JC Ward and his companion Shelbi Sullivan; dear brother of Robert Ward and his wife Teresa, and Daniel Ward and his wife Susan; loving uncle of Michael, Joseph, Rachel, and Josh Ward.

James received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University...

Patrick Douglas Campbell

Patrick Douglas Campbell

Jan 29, 2025

Patrick Douglas Campbell

May 28, 1950 - January 29, 2025

On January 29, 2025, Patrick Douglas Campbell passed away. Beloved husband of Cathie Campbell; devoted father of Jessica Della Penna and her fiancé Jason Payne, and the late Douglas Campbell; cherished grandfather of Matthew Della...

Roland "Sonny" Parlett

Roland "Sonny" Parlett

Jan 28, 2025

Roland Raymond "Sonny" Parlett

July 13, 1936 - January 28, 2025 On January 28, 2025, Roland Raymond "Sonny" Parlett passed away. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Parlett (nee Stefan); Loving brother of Donald Parlett, John Parlett and his wife Norma; Also survived by a host of loving family and friends....

Charles Louis Heinle

Charles Louis Heinle

Jan 24, 2025

Charles Louis Heinle

October 23, 1921 - January 24, 2025

On January 24, 2025, Charles Louis Heinle passed away. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Ellen Heinle; devoted father of Dawn Dollenger, and Diane Miceli and her late husband Joseph; cherished...

Mary E. Louise Seifert

Mary E. Louise Seifert

Jan 20, 2025

Mary E. Louise Seifert

August 10, 1929 - January 20, 2025

On January 20, 2025, Mary E. Louise Seifert passed away. Beloved wife of the late Norman Lee Seifert Sr.; devoted mother of Norman Lee Seifert Jr. and his wife Angela, the late Steven Seifert...

Charles M. Keegan

Charles M. Keegan

Jan 20, 2025

Charles M. Keegan, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, in Hanover, PA.  He was born on December 30, 1934, in Baltimore, MD to the late William and Margaret (nee Jakubuwski) Keegan.  Charles was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Lorraine E. Keegan.   He was a devoted father to his three children: Wayne...

Thomas Francis Benedict

Thomas Francis Benedict

Jan 20, 2025

Thomas Francis Benedict

December 1, 1953 - January 20, 2025

On January 20, 2025, Thomas Francis Benedict passed away. Beloved husband of the late Deanna Benedict; devoted stepfather of Deanna Simmons and her husband Paul and  Melissa Harman and her companion Ryan; loving son of...

Patricia Ann (Koszczepki)  Cholewczynski

Patricia Ann (Koszczepki) Cholewczynski

Jan 17, 2025

On January 17, 2025 Patricia Ann Cholewczynski (nee  Koszczepki ), beloved wife of the late Robert Cholewczynski. Devoted mother of Lorraine Brown, Dolores Frances and her husband Richard, Renee Garcia and her husband Ray and Sandra Cholewczynski. Dear grandmother of Bryan Wolfe, Brittney Smith, and Craig Frances. Also survived by her 4 great grandchildren, her sister Theresa Filipowitz and...

Phyllis Ann Johnson

Phyllis Ann Johnson

Jan 14, 2025

Phyllis Ann Johnson

July 16, 1938 - January 14, 2025

On January 14, 2025, Phyllis Ann Johnson passed away. Beloved wife of Ernest Johnson, devoted mother of Timothy, Donald, and Scott Johnson; cherished mother-in-law of Charlene Ozanne-Johnson, and Jackie Bass; doting grandmother of Kristen Foster,...

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