Obituaries

Nov 29, 2014

On November 29, 2014, Preston H. Pence, beloved husband of the late Leona Pence; devoted father of Joyce Harned, Carolyn Nobles and her husband Drew and the late Marjorie Legg and Garry Pence; brother of Kenneth Pence.  Also survived by twelve grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P....

Nov 27, 2014

On November 27th, 2014 Nicholaus John Krepner Beloved husband of Margaret Krepner. Devoted father of Robin Szimanski and Christine Klosterman. Loving grand father of Angela and Ryan Barrow, Kari Hines, TJ Hines and the late Melvyn T. Rote, Jr. . Also survived by his great granddaughter Jasmine Barrow. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407...

Nov 26, 2014

Lange, On November 26, 2014 Mary Lorraine Lange; Beloved wife of Carroll John Lange. Devoted mother of Brian McCourry and his wife Kathy and Timothy McCourry. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Avenue Essex at Rt. 702 (Beltway exit 36) on Thursday from...

Nov 25, 2014

Swecker, On November 25, 2014 Timmy Don Swecker; Beloved husband of Joyce Swecker.  Devoted father of Louis Swecker and his wife Melissa and Joseph Swecker and his wife Sandy. Also survived 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Cremation services private.  A Memorial Service will be conducted on Monday December 1, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral...

Nov 24, 2014

Nov 24, 2014

On November 24, 2014, Gerard Stanley Weir, beloved husband of the late Dorothia Willie Weir (nee Tuck); devoted father of Gerard "Dean" Weir, Robin Shores and her  husband Rick, Jennifer Heller and Katherine Heller; dear grandfather of Lance Minervino, Travis Jones and his wife Suzanne, Bert Jones and his wife Angela; great grandfather of Damian, Emily and Chase; brother of...

Nov 19, 2014

On Wednesday November 19, 2014 Nearmon Elbert Ford Jr. (Shorty) beloved husband of Linda Susan Ford. Loving father of Scott Ford, Sheri Ford, Michael Ford and wife Sherri, Anthony Ford and wife Mary, Gina Nall and husband Ryan, and George Seymour and wife Malissa. Caring grandfather of Brandon Ford, Kamryn Ford, Alexis Ford, Brooke Nall, Cameron Nall, Jordis Seymour, and...

Nov 19, 2014

On November 19, 2014 Helen Gruzs Bricker; Beloved wife of Harry Franklin Bricker; Loving mother of Robert Bricker and his wife Patricia, Christine Bricker and Ronald Bricker; Cherished grandmother of Sheila, Brian, Craig and Rachel and great grandmother of Kylie, Nathan and Justin. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral...

Nov 17, 2014

On November 17th, 2014 Stanley Leo Ciekot Beloved husband of Geraldine Ciekot of 58 years. Devoted father of Jeffery Ciekot and his wife Lisa, and Phyllis Glawe and her husband Chris. Loving grandfather of Alex Ciekot, Sara Ciekot, John Glawe and Thomas Glawe. Also survived by his brother Joseph Ciekot and his sisters Frances Hawkins and Victoria Miller. Friends may...

Nov 17, 2014

On November 17, 2014, James Conway Gilner Sr., beloved husband of Elaine Marie Gilner (nee Martin); devoted father of Robin Gilner and James Gilner, Jr., dear brother of Yvonne Maunes; grandfather of Amanda Thomas and Brandon Gilner. Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex  at route 702 (beltway exit 36)...

Nov 17, 2014

On November 17th, 2014 Joseph Anthony Gloria Beloved son of Carol Anne Gloria and Paul and Maureen Gloria. Devoted brother of Melissa Gloria. Loving uncle of Madelyn Isabelle Burroughs. Friends may call at the Life Source International Church 7000 Rossville Blvd, Rosedale, MD, 21237 on Wednesday from 3 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM.   Funeral service on Thursday...

Nov 17, 2014

Cavolo, On November 17, 2014 Charles Salvatore Cavolo III; Beloved husband of Eunice E. Cavolo; Loving father of Kimberly Levendusky, Chuck Cavolo, Christopher Cavolo, Carmen Cavolo, Chad Cavolo and the late beloved “Beanie” Kathleen Marie Giese. Also survived by 16 grandchildren. Private cremation was held. A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Saturday, November 22nd at 11 AM in St....

Nov 16, 2014

On Sunday November 16, 2014 Leroy Glenn Hanks Jr., loving father of Leroy Glenn Hanks III and wife Melissa, Pamela Hanks and fiancé Rickie Becker. Caring grandfather of Isaiah, Acelynn, Vincent, and Ricky. Dear husband of Mary Ann Hanks. Devoted brother of Dawn Dodson. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex...

Nov 16, 2014

On November 16, 2014 Loretta Simmons (nee Nurse); devoted mother of Laura Nielsen and her husband Lars V. Nielsen; grandmother of Lars I. Nielsen and Leigh Nielsen. Friends may call at in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 1131 Mace Avenue Essex, Maryland 21221 on Thursday from 10:30 am to 11:00 am. Funeral service on Thursday at 11:00 am.   Interment Holly Hill...

Nov 16, 2014

On November 16, 2014 Former minister John Mack Phillips Jr.; Loving brother of Jane I. Keibler, and the late Earl Phillips, Florence Rose, Olive Howlette, and Sandra Willoughby. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex at Route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Tuesday from...

Nov 15, 2014

On November 15, 2014 Henry W. Stinson; Beloved Husband of the late Mildred Stinson (Nee Boone); Loving father of Danny Stinson, Nancy Rosenburger, Wayne Stinson, Sharon Stinson and Darlene Stinson. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex at Route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Thursday from 11 AM to 1 PM....

Nov 13, 2014

On November 13, 2014, Lucy  Fiedler (nee Stipa), beloved wife of the late Joseph Charles Fiedler Sr.; devoted mother Mary McFadden, Anna Norris, Joseph Fiedler, Jr., Debra Beaty, Brian Fiedler and Bernadette Myslinski; dear sister of Julia Bassett, Sarah Lobert, Agnes Fear, Tillie Diggs, Isabel Bialek, Thomas Stipa and Angela Ashburn.  Also survived by eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren....

Nov 13, 2014

On Thursday November 13, 2014, Peggy Jean (Birchfield) Schillfarth 78, beloved wife of the late Frank Schillfarth. Loving mother of Jerry and wife Loretta Birchfield, Tony and wife Sharon Birchfield, and the late Michael Birchfield. Caring grandmother of Jerry, Jennifer, Sandy, Tina, Dear great-grandmother of many great-grandchildren. A private cremation was held. A memorial service will be held  December 6th...

Nov 11, 2014

On November 11, 2014, Dorothy Virginia Mattes (nee Gustafson), beloved wife of the late Andrew John Mattes Sr.; devoted mother of Andrew John Mattes, Jr. and his Fiance Wanda Kaylor; grandmother of Kate Mattes, Andrew John Mattes, III and his wife Stephanie. Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex  at...

Nov 11, 2014

On November 11, 2014 Eva Jane Parker (Nee Swartz); Beloved wife of the late Howard Vincent Parker; Loving mother of Phyllis Ayd and her husband Michael, Phillip Parker, Richard Parker and his wife Lisa and Edward Parker and his wife Kim. Also survived by grandchildren Jessica Ayd, Michael Ayd Jr., Megan Parker and Richard Parker Jr. A private cremation was...