Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Joyce Aku Akoto

Joyce Aku Akoto

Dec 10, 2023

On December 10, 2023 Joyce Akoto passed away. Loving mother of Senyo Hobenu and his wife Miriam Agbesi, Frances Hobenu and her husband Bless Hotor, and Alice Attipoe. Cherished grandmother of Jade-lucy Hotor and Jocy Hotor. Dear aunt of Frank Hobenu and his wife Wendy Hobenu. A private cremation was held. Arrangements by the Family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home...

Anthony "Tony" John Schaffer, Jr.

Anthony "Tony" John Schaffer, Jr.

Dec 7, 2023

On December 7, 2023 Anthony " Tony " John Schaffer, Jr. passed away at the age of 28; Loving son of the late Nancy and Anthony " Tony " Schaffer, Sr.; Cherished brother of Justin Ihrie and Todd Schaffer and his wife Martina; Dear uncle of Keiran Ihrie and Parker Schaffer. Also survived by many other loving family...

Lillian D. Amtmann

Lillian D. Amtmann

Dec 6, 2023

On December 6, 2023 Lillian Amtmann passes away at the age of 88; Beloved wife of the late Raymond James Amtmann.

Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex  at route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Tuesday, December 12th from 2 to 4 and 6...

Johnnie Facello, Sr.

Johnnie Facello, Sr.

Dec 5, 2023

Johnnie Facello, Sr.

February 10, 1946 - December 5, 2023

On December 5, 2023, Johnnie Facello, Sr. passed away. Beloved husband of the late Linda Facello; devoted father of Johnnie Facello, Jr. and his wife Christina, and the late Jean Facello; cherished grandfather of David...

Edward Albert Klingenstein, Jr.

Edward Albert Klingenstein, Jr.

Dec 3, 2023

Edward "Ed" A. Klingenstein, Jr.

May 4, 1932 - December 3, 2023

On December 3, 2023 Edward "Ed" A. Klingenstein, Jr. passed away; devoted husband to Irene E. Klingenstein (Nee Corbin);  beloved father of Edward Klingenstein, III and his wife Alice, the late Sharon E....

Leonard M Thornton Sr.

Leonard M Thornton Sr.

Nov 30, 2023

Leonard M. Thornton Sr.

October 16, 1947 ~ November 30, 2023

Leonard M. Thornton Sr., son of the late Leslie and Pearl Thornton, was born October 16, 1947, in Baltimore, MD. He was called to Glory on November 30, 2023. At an early age, Leonard...

Julia Peters

Julia Peters

Nov 29, 2023

On November 29, 2023 Julia Peters passed away at the age of 88; Beloved wife of the late William Peters. She is survived by a host of loving family and friends.

Friends may call to the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex at Route 702 (Beltway exit 36) on...

Howard Randolf Maciver

Howard Randolf Maciver

Nov 29, 2023

Howard Randolf MacIver

April 5, 1932 - November 29, 2023

On November 29, 2023, Howard Randolf MacIver passed away. Devoted father of Brian MacIver and Sandy MacIver; cherished grandfather of Grant MacIver.

Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home...

Nicole Marie Addicks

Nicole Marie Addicks

Nov 28, 2023

Nicole Marie Addicks

August 26, 1979 - November 28, 2023

On November 28, 2023, Nicole Marie Addicks passed away. Beloved wife of Scott McAllister; devoted mother of Alexis Addicks, and dear step-mother of Haleigh McAllister; cherished daughter of James and Teresa Fischer; loving niece of...

Norma Faye Laffoon

Norma Faye Laffoon

Nov 26, 2023

Norma Faye Laffoon

September 20, 1944 - November 26, 2023

On November 26, 2023, Norma Faye Laffoon passed away; Beloved wife of the late Robert Lee Laffoon; Loving mother of Darrell Laffoon and wife Robin, Marjorie (Argie) McKenna and Shawn Laffoon; Cherished grandmother of Brent,...

Jennifer Gail Johnson

Jennifer Gail Johnson

Nov 24, 2023

Jennifer Gail Johnson

August 9th 1969-November 24th 2023

On November 24th of 2023 Jennifer Gail Johnson passed away. Devoted and loving mother of Jennah May, Rachel Slivenski, and Brian Pregaman; loving sister of the late Sherry Lynn (Johnson) Howell, and the late Bill...

Betty Pauline (Brewer)  Gast

Betty Pauline (Brewer) Gast

Nov 23, 2023

Betty Pauline Gast

(July 14, 1926 - November 23, 2023)

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Betty Gast, who left us peacefully on November 23, 2023, at the age of 97.

Born on...

Madeline Vera "Totsy" (Stanczyk)  Saunders

Madeline Vera "Totsy" (Stanczyk) Saunders

Nov 22, 2023

Madeline “Totsy” Vera Saunders (nee Stanczyk)

June 28, 1942 ~ November 22, 2023

Beloved wife of the late John Saunders. Devoted mother of Sandra Schneehagen and her late husband Gary, Valerie Cervantes and her husband Pablo and Jenifer Saunders. Loving grand...

Sandra Ann Mcneal

Sandra Ann Mcneal

Nov 21, 2023

Sandra Ann McNeal

February 22, 1938 - November 21, 2023

On November 21, 2023, Sandra Ann McNeal passed away. Beloved wife of George J. McNeal Jr.; devoted mother of Cyndy Ondeck (Brian), Lynn Clough (Merle), Bonnie Coleman (David), Susan Winkler (Larry), and George McNeal III...

Meatrice Erica Dual

Meatrice Erica Dual

Nov 20, 2023

Dual, On November 20, 2023; Meatrice Erica Dual. Cherished daughter of Richard and Eirren Dual. Dear sister of Ethan Dual. 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 (Beltway exit 36) on Friday December 1, 2023 from 4 PM...

Margaret Theresa Joynes

Margaret Theresa Joynes

Nov 19, 2023

On November 19th, 2023, Margaret "Peggy" Joynes passed away. Devoted mother of Michele Westerman, Shannon McCraw, and Brian P. Joynes.; Loving grandmother of Steven Scelsi, Kyle Joynes, Brayden Dent, and Brian M. Joynes. A private cremation was held. Arrangements by Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.

Betty Lee Wands

Betty Lee Wands

Nov 16, 2023

Betty Lee Wands

August 17, 1938 - November 16, 2023

On November 16, 2023, Betty Lee Wands passed away. Beloved wife of the late George W. McKinney Sr., and the late James Wands; devoted mother of Cindy Walter, and George McKinney Jr.; cherished grandmother of...

Paul E. Hill, Jr.

Paul E. Hill, Jr.

Nov 14, 2023

On November 14, 2023 Paul E. Hill, Jr. passed away at the age of 81; Beloved husband of Diane Hill; Loving father of Paul Hill, III; Dear brother of Patricia Bland; Predeceased by his brother Walter Hill, sister Linda Smith and parents Estella and Paul Hill, Sr. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Paul, not only being...

Marie Clara Wockenfuss

Marie Clara Wockenfuss

Nov 14, 2023

Marie Clara Wockenfuss

October 13, 1945 - November 14, 2023

On November 14, 2023 Marie Clara Wockenfuss passed away.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 9:00 AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace...

Hilda Marie (Huth)  Emerson

Hilda Marie (Huth) Emerson

Nov 1, 2023

On November 1, 2023 Hilda Marie Emerson; survived by a host of loving family and friends.

A private cremation was held. Any services have been cancelled until further notice.