Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Robert Chiofalo

Robert Chiofalo

Mar 12, 2014

On March 12, 2014 Robert Chiofalo; beloved husband of the late Deborah Chiofalo; Loving father of April Lynn Chiofalo Johnson; Dear step-father of Shawn Michael; Cherished grand-father of Kaylee Johnson and Kaliah Johnson. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex at Route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Saturday from 6 to...

Mary Ann (Brnich)  Wolf

Mary Ann (Brnich) Wolf

Mar 12, 2014

On March 12, 2014, Mary Ann Wolf  (nee Brnich), beloved wife of Frank John Wolf; devoted mother of Joe Wolf, Cindy Dobbins and Mary Beth Wolf; dear grandmother of Dana Dobbins; sister of Theresa Jesko, George Brnich, Bertie Brnich and the late Michael Brnich, Edward Brnich, Rose Brnich and Albert Brnich. Funeral from the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P....

Rosemarie (Sheetz)  Quigley

Rosemarie (Sheetz) Quigley

Mar 11, 2014

On March 11, 2014, Rosemarie Quigley (nee Sheetz), devoted mother of Linda Quigley, John Quigley and his wife Jackie, Melissa Zelechowski and her husband Joe.  Also survived by eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A private cremation was held.  A Memorial Mass will be held in Saint Clare Church  714 Myrth Avenue Essex, Maryland 21221 on Saturday at 10:00 am....

Helen Marie (Yarashevich)  Gard

Helen Marie (Yarashevich) Gard

Mar 10, 2014

On March 10, 2014, Helen Marie Gard  (nee Yarashevich ), beloved mother of Gary and Sharon Gard and the late Mark Gard. Loving grand mother of Adam Gard, Andrew Gard and Alex Gard. Loving daughter of the late Margaret Yarashevich  (nee Homer) and the late Adam Yarashevich. Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407...

Larry Melvin Oland

Larry Melvin Oland

Mar 10, 2014

On March 10, 2014, Larry Melvin Oland, beloved husband of Elsie Jean Oland; devoted father of Mark Oland and his wife Leeann Oland.  Also survived by three grandchildren. A private cremation was held.  Arrangements by the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A. .

Joan Isabella (Romans)  Clay

Joan Isabella (Romans) Clay

Mar 9, 2014

On March 9, 2014, Joan Isabella Clay (nee Romans), beloved wife of the late J. Paul Clay and John D. Johnson; devoted mother of Suzanne Young, Carol Finlayson, Lisa Johnson, Ann Dunlap, Paul Johnson and Michael Johnson; sister of Michael Romans.  Also survived by fifteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P....

Nancy (Fitez)  Focht

Nancy (Fitez) Focht

Mar 7, 2014

On March 7, 2014 Nancy Focht (nee Fitez): Beloved wife of the late John Kenneth Focht; Loving mother of Joanne Miller, Susan Stevens, Debbie Whiteley and the late Eric Focht. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Funeral from the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407 Old Eastern Avenue,  Essex at Route 702 (Beltway exit 36) on Tuesday at 9:30 am.  ...

William Lee Brooks

William Lee Brooks

Mar 7, 2014

William Lee Brooks, 92, of Essex, died Friday March 7th at Stella Maris Hospice. Born January 29, 1922 in Rock Hall, Maryland. Mr. Brooks was the son of the late Raymond Brooks and Gladys Price Brooks. Mr. Brooks was a long time employee of the former Bendix Corporation of Towson, Maryland. He was an avid bowler for 40 years of...

Robert Alfred Freggens

Robert Alfred Freggens

Mar 6, 2014

On March 6th, 2014 Robert Alfred Freggens beloved husband  of the late Marjorie Freggens; Loving father of Gail Brandt and her husband Lee, Debra Collins, Barbara Freggens and Joan Freggens. Also survived by 3 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  Robert served on the U.S.S. Franklin for 3 years. Graveside  service will be conducted  Monday at 10 AM.  ...

Marianna (Nowicki)  Kwiatowski

Marianna (Nowicki) Kwiatowski

Mar 5, 2014

On March 5, 2014 Ana Kwiatkowski (nee Nowicki) Beloved wife of the late Edward Kwiatkowski, beloved mother of Victoria Corkran and her husband Michael, loving and proud grandmother of Christopher, Jonathan, and James. Loving aunt of Theresa Pac, Nancy Benner and she is survived by many loving family members and friends. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral...

George Mcaleer,V

George Mcaleer,V

Mar 4, 2014

On March 4th, 2014 George McAleer, V; Beloved fiance of Amanda Krausch; Loving father of Charlie Bella McAleer; Cherished son of Dawn Lee and the late George McAleer, IV; Step-son of George Lee; Dear brother of Stephanie Lee, Tiffany Lee, Brianna Gardner and Trey Gardner ; Devoted grand-son of Janet Braun. Also survived by many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends....

Ellis John Malashuk Jr.

Ellis John Malashuk Jr.

Mar 3, 2014

Malashuk, On March 3, 2014 Ellis John Malashuk Jr. Loving Brother of Patricia Strausbaugh, Deborah Richardson and Kathleen Frith. Cremation services private. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday March 8, 2014 at 11:00 AM  in St. Matthew Lutheran Church. 3620 Red Rose Farm Rd. Bowley's Quarters, Maryland 21220.

Jeffery Lee Hidy

Jeffery Lee Hidy

Mar 3, 2014

Hidy, On March 3, 2014 Jeffery Lee Hidy; Beloved husband of Karen Kay Hidy. Also survived by a host of loving family and friends. Cremation services private. A memorial service will be conducted on Friday, March 7, 2014 at 6:00 PM in the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A. 1407 Old Eastern Avenue Essex at Rt. 702 (Beltway exit 36)....

Peggy Ann (White)  Porter

Peggy Ann (White) Porter

Mar 1, 2014

On March 1st, 2014 Peggy Ann Porter (NEE White) Beloved wife of Daniel Porter. Devoted mother of Danielle M. Porter and Mandy L. Porter. Loving daughter of MaryLou White. Also survived by her brothers: Joseph White Jr, Michael White, Thomas White  and sister: Carol Dumsha and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral from the family owned  Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407...

Lorraine Margaret (Kuhn)  Hartnett

Lorraine Margaret (Kuhn) Hartnett

Mar 1, 2014

On March 1st, 2014 Lorraine Margaret Hartnett (NEE Kuhn) Beloved wife of John P. Hartnett Sr. Devoted mother of John and Colleen Hartnett Jr, Kathy and Richard Joseph, Patti and Paul Konopka, Jane and Mike Terry and Jennifer and Mark Mills. Also survived by her twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral from the family owned  Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  ...

David H Lawton, Sr.

David H Lawton, Sr.

Feb 28, 2014

David H. Lawton, Sr., on February 28, 2014, of Magnolia, NJ, formerly of Baltimore, MD. Age 68. Beloved husband of Adele F. (nee Trionfo). Devoted father of Sherrie Wagner, Karen Julch and her husband Aaron, Pamela Abate and David Lawton, Jr. Loving grandfather of Samantha, Joshua, Amber and Brandon. Dear brother of Jean Jackson and the late Richard and Bruce...

Wayne Milam

Wayne Milam

Feb 28, 2014

On February 28, 2014 Wayne Milam beloved father of Christina Milam, William Milam and wife Michelle, and their mother Cathy, loving grand-father of Abigail, caring son of Agnes, loving brother of Lola, uncle of Jonathan and James. He will be joining his father Johnnie, twin brother Paul, and sister Evelyn in Heaven. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski...

Earl Fox

Earl Fox

Feb 28, 2014

On February 28, 2014   Earl Fox Beloved husband of Betty Fox. Devoted father of Ronnie Fox, Deborah Keene and Sandra Francis. Also survived by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. 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 3-5 and 7-9 PM.  Funeral services...

Robert Bailey Berry

Robert Bailey Berry

Feb 28, 2014

On February 28, 2014 Robert Bailey Berry Loving son of the late Benjamin B. and Doris Berry (nee Borgeault). Beloved friend of Brenda Pulliam. Also survived by Patricia J. Berry of Severna Park. Devoted father of Dori (Berry) Collazo, Lori (Berry) Riley and Robert Berry Jr. Cherished grandfather of Wesley Joseph Riley, Officer, US Navy, Melanie Riley, Madelyn Rose Berry...

Robert James Kraft

Robert James Kraft

Feb 27, 2014

On February 27, 2014 Robert James Kraft Beloved life partner of Lucille M. Sprole. Devoted father of William Ray Casey, Wanda Gaye Liecht and Delores Ann Skeen. Also survived by his grandchildren and great grand children. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex at Route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Friday...