Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Thelma (Schultz)  Dear

Thelma (Schultz) Dear

Dec 28, 2013

On December 28, 2013, Thelma Dear (nee Schultz); beloved wife of the late Al Hogan, Warren Mack and Ken Dear; devoted mother of Jack Hogan, Allen "Bud" Hogan, Russell Hogan, Vivian Descant, Warren Mack, Tereaz Scholze and the late Don Hogan and Brian Mack.  Also survived by one sister, twelve grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and one great great grandson little...

Carol Lee (Finch)  Collins

Carol Lee (Finch) Collins

Dec 27, 2013

Collins, On December 27, 2013 Carol Lee Collins; Beloved wife of the late Raymond H. Crouch Sr. Devoted mother of Raymond H. Crouch Jr. Also survived by 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted on Tuesday December 31, 2013 at 11:00 AM in Gardens of Faith Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral...

Michael Applegate

Michael Applegate

Dec 26, 2013

On December 26, 2013 Michael Applegate; Loving son  of Geraldine Applegate and the late LeRoy William Applegate; Dear brother of Patrick, Sandra, James, Miyles, Martin, Susan, Janice, Roy and Joseph. Also Survived by many  nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews. Michael was an active fisherman and also worked at Baltimore County Eastern Regional Park. Michael was an auxiliary member...

Jerome Matthew Ziemski

Jerome Matthew Ziemski

Dec 24, 2013

On December 24, 2013 Jerome “ Jerry” Ziemski;  Loving son of Jerry Ziemski and Tina Tarburton. Also survived by a host of loving family and friends. 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 from 3PM - 9PM.  Funeral service on Saturday at 11AM.  ...

Caroline Casantini

Caroline Casantini

Dec 22, 2013

On December 22, 2013 Caroline Casantini ( Nee Sylvestri); Beloved wife of the late Edro Joseph Casantini. Mrs. Casantini  was one of nine children and although she had no children of her own, she is survived by 28 nieces and nephews:    James and Cindy Whitehead; Angela , Eric, Brandon, Jonathan and Karynne Whitehead; Justin, Kari, and Kaili Haw; Keely, Colin...

Carol Lee (Henderson)  Harris

Carol Lee (Henderson) Harris

Dec 22, 2013

On December 22, 2013 Carol Lee Harris (NEE Henderson) Beloved wife of Robert F. Harris Sr. Devoted mother of Dee Hepburn and her husband Steve and Rob Harris and his wife Laura. Loving grandmother of Austin Hepburn, Allie Harris and Kimmie Harris. Also survived by her brother and sister. A private cremation was held.  A Memorial Service will be held...

Helen Marie (Naugle)  Porter

Helen Marie (Naugle) Porter

Dec 21, 2013

On December 21, 2013 Helen Marie Porter (NEE Naugle) Beloved wife of the late James C. Porter. Devoted mother of James N. Porter, Michael W. Porter, Gloria J. Porter, Patricia L. Butts and John S. Porter. Also survived by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex...

Lily Grace Clodagh Harris

Lily Grace Clodagh Harris

Dec 15, 2013

Harris, On December 15, 2013; Lily Grace Clodagh Harris; Cherished daughter of David Lee Harris and Erika Francine Alexis Harris (nee Hogan). Loving twin sister of Hannah Leigh Teagan Harris. A graveside service will be conducted on Friday December 20, 2013 at 11:00 AM in Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Arrangements by the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., of Essex,...

Hannah Leigh Teagan Harris

Hannah Leigh Teagan Harris

Dec 14, 2013

Harris, On December 14, 2013 Hannah Leigh Teagan Harris; Cherished daughter of David Lee Harris and Erika Francine Alexis Harris, (nee Hogan). Loving twin sister of Lily Grace Clodagh Harris. A graveside service will be conducted on Friday December 20, 2013  at 11:00 AM in Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Arrangements by the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., of Essex,...

Virginia Chrisley

Virginia Chrisley

Dec 12, 2013

On December 12, 2013 Virginia Chrisley; survived by a host of loving family and friends. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex at Route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Sunday from 3-5 & 7-9PM.  Funeral service on Monday at 11AM.  Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens.

Gale Deborah (Alloway)  Stottlemyer

Gale Deborah (Alloway) Stottlemyer

Dec 12, 2013

On December 12, 2013 Gale Deborah Stottlemyer (NEE Alloway) Beloved wife of Allen Stottlemyer, Jr. Devoted mother of Earl T. Mertel, Jr., Sandra K. Jantz, Allen L. Stottlemyer III, Grace Stottlemyer and Chuck Stottlemyer. Loving grandmother of Crystal Jantz, Mark Jantz, Candace Strurgill and Breanna Stottlemyer. Dear great grandmother of Thomas Seam, Jr. and Makaylee Jantz. Friends may call at...

Ruth (Davis)  Ledbetter

Ruth (Davis) Ledbetter

Dec 10, 2013

On December 10, 2013, Nellie Ruth Ledbetter (nee Davis), beloved wife of the late William James Ledbetter; devoted mother of Mildred Gage McDaniel and her late husbands William Royce McDaniel and Keith Sterling Gage; loving daughter of the late Mattie Davis (nee Hoke) and the late Tom Davis; dear sister of J. D. Davis and the late Kathleen Bowlin, Paul...

Kerry Lynn Stiltner

Kerry Lynn Stiltner

Dec 9, 2013

On December 9, 2013 Kerry Lynn Stiltner ( Nee Jordan); Beloved wife of the late Brian Butler; Loving mother of Michael Jordan and Matthew Stiltner Dear sister of Denise Thatcher and her husband Wesley and the late Ernest Jordan the third. Also survived by expecting grandson and Nieces Tamara Thatcher – Dishon, Emily and Alison Jordan. Friends may call at...

Rex D. Hallock

Rex D. Hallock

Dec 8, 2013

On December 8, 2013, Rex D. Hallock (United States Marine Corps, Guadalcanal 1941 - 1945); beloved husband of the late Irene Hallock  (nee Moore) devoted father of Michael Hallock Sr., Brian Hallock, Darren Hallock and the late Gaynell Tyner; dear grandfather of Brandon Hallock, Robert Hallock, Michael Hallock, Jr., Brenda Hallock, Curtis Hallock and Kelly Tyner; brother of Doris Montgomery.  ...

Arlene Mae Smith

Arlene Mae Smith

Dec 8, 2013

On December 8, 2013 Arlene Mae Smith ( Nee French). Loving Mother of Teresa Schmitt and Ada Smith; Dear sister of Howard French and his wife Irene, Karen Goles and her husband Milton and Lorraine Reed and her husband Bob. Also Survived by grandchildren Kayla Schmitt, Jamie Schmitt and Kylie Mullins and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at...

Isabelle Ruth (Stoecker)  Simms

Isabelle Ruth (Stoecker) Simms

Dec 8, 2013

Simms, On December 8, 2013 Isabelle Ruth Simms; Devoted mother of Diane Cave and Mitchell Simms.Cherished granddaughter of Holly Simms. A graveside service will be conducted on Thursday at 1:00 PM in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., of Essex, Maryland.

Edna M. (Barkley)  Callin

Edna M. (Barkley) Callin

Dec 7, 2013

Callin, On December 7, 2013; Edna M. Callin. Beloved wife of the late John Richard Callin. Devoted mother of Christine R. Callin, John N. Callin, Deborah L. Callin and Kimberly M. Callin. Loving grandmother of Tiffney P. Tomblin and Cassandra L. Doelle. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A. 1407 Old Eastern Avenue Essex at Rt....

Arlene Katherine (Staskowiak)  Seato

Arlene Katherine (Staskowiak) Seato

Dec 7, 2013

On December 7, 2013, Arlene Katherine Seato (nee Staskowiak); beloved wife of the late Thomas Stephen Seato; devoted mother of Denise Lantz, Christopher Seato, Wendy Tiburzi and her husband Henry, Thomas Seato and his wife Erynn; dear grandmother of Chad, Tony, Vinnie, Jimmy, Gracie, Camerin and T.J.; sister of Debbie Cocoros and her husband Nick and the late Gerald Staskowiak....

Barbara Jean (Morgan)  Baker

Barbara Jean (Morgan) Baker

Dec 7, 2013

On December 7, 2013, Barbara Jean Baker (nee Morgan) at the age of 81 passed away at Genesis Eldercare - Heritage Center (German Hill Road) after residing there for three years.  Barbara was born on September 19, 1932 in Fairmont, West Virginia; beloved wife of 59 years to Ralph Little Baker (a retired Baltimore City Police Officer); devoted mother of...

Ruth Rebecca (Kuykendall)  Alt

Ruth Rebecca (Kuykendall) Alt

Dec 6, 2013

On December 6, 2013 Ruth Rebecca Alt (NEE Kuykendall). Beloved wife of the late Elvin Alt. Devoted mother of George Kuykendall, Dale A. Alt, Cleta Sites, Elva Hartlieb and the late Robert E. Alt, Patricia Alt and Raymond Alt. Loving sister of Wayne Kuykendall, Donnie Kuykendall and Patsy Rohbaugh. Also survived by her eleven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Friends...