Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Essex, MD and surrounding areas

James Henry Venker,Iii

James Henry Venker,Iii

Sep 10, 2023

On September 10, 2023 James "Jim" Henry Venker, III passed away at the age of 74; Beloved husband of Sue Venker; Loving father of James Henry Venker, IV and wife Angel, Anthony Venker, Neil Venker and wife Jennifer, Tabatha Venker, Maria Venker and Chelsea Huppman and husband Nicholas; Cherished grandfather of 21 grandchildren and great grandfather of 12...

Rosemary Elliott

Rosemary Elliott

Sep 9, 2023

On September 9, 2023 Rosemary Elliott passed away at the age of 65; Beloved wife of William Edison Elliott, Jr.; Loving mother of Nathaniel Elliott, Joshua Elliott and Sara Elliott; Cherished grandmother of Nora Rose Elliott.

Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex  at...

Sue Ann Henderson

Sue Ann Henderson

Sep 8, 2023

Sue Ann Henderson

August 11, 1939 - September 8, 2023

On September 8, 2023, Sue Ann Henderson passed away. Beloved wife of the late Rhue Ivan Cole, and the late John "Larry" Henderson; devoted mother of William Cole and his wife Maria Indolfi-Cole; cherished grandmother...

Janet "Glass" Fisher

Janet "Glass" Fisher

Sep 7, 2023

On September 7, 2023 Janet Fisher passed away at her residence, at the age of 79; Beloved wife of Michael "Doc" Fisher; Loving mother of Kimberly Cooper and husband Raymond, Laura Neuberger and husband John and Janice Liszewski and husband Chris; Cherished grandmother of Abbey Budnichuk and husband Nick, Katie Cooper and fiancé Luke Wisely, Ryan Neuberger and...

Anna Margaret Smith

Anna Margaret Smith

Sep 6, 2023

Anna Margaret Smith

October 31, 1939 - September 6, 2023

Anna Margaret (Rogers) Smith, 83, of Fort Myers, FL passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Born on October 31, 1939, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Franklin Rogers Sr. and Marie...

Dolores J. Clark

Dolores J. Clark

Sep 4, 2023

Dolores J. Clark

March 2, 1950 - September 4, 2023

On September 4, 2023 Dolores J. Clark; Beloved wife of the late Stephen V. Clark; loving mother of Ronald Clark and his wife Lisa, George Clark, and Bruce Clark and his wife Kristie; cherished grandmother...

Shirley F. Yox

Shirley F. Yox

Aug 28, 2023

Shirley F. Yox

April 7, 1935 - August 28, 2023

On August 28, 2023, Shirley F. Yox passed away. Beloved wife of the late Edgar H. Yox; devoted mother of Edgar G. Yox and his wife Lisa, Shirley Swalin, Darlene Malick and her husband George,...

Ruth Anna Alban

Ruth Anna Alban

Aug 27, 2023

On Sunday, August 27, 2023 Ruth Anna Alban passed away at age 87; Beloved wife of the late John Alban, Sr.; Loving mother of Ruthann Stone and her husband Charles, Brenda Alban, Diana Claridge and her late husband Harry, John Alban, Jr. and his wife Sherri, Tina Claypoole and her husband Steven; Cherished grandmother of Michelle Claridge, John Alban...

Christena Margarette Knotts

Christena Margarette Knotts

Aug 27, 2023

Christena Margarette Knotts

May 6, 1938 - August 27, 2023

On August 27, 2023, Christena Margarette Knotts passed away. Beloved wife of the late Harry Knotts; devoted mother of Cindy Roberson, Kimberly Skidmore, Vicky MacPherson and her husband Rob, Debra Beck, Rick Knotts, and Janet...

Dinah Sue Demas

Dinah Sue Demas

Aug 25, 2023

Dinah Sue DeMas

July 6, 1956 - August 25, 2023

On August 25, 2023, Dinah Sue DeMas passed away. Beloved wife of the late Donald DeMas; devoted mother of Chris DeMas and his companion Christina Stevens.

A Celebration of Life will...

Joe C. Oswinkle, Jr.

Joe C. Oswinkle, Jr.

Aug 25, 2023

On August 25, 2023 Joe C. Oswinkle, Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 75; Beloved husband of Kathy Jo Oswinkle; Loving father of Keith Oswinkle and his wife Athena and Scott Oswinkle; Cherished grandfather of 3 grandchildren.

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

Claire E. Tolbert

Claire E. Tolbert

Aug 24, 2023

Claire Ellen Tolbert

April 27, 1953 – August 24, 2023

On August 24, 2023, Claire E. Tolbert passed away. Beloved wife of the late John W. Tolbert; Loving mother of John Tolbert and his wife Tori, Brian Tolbert, and Lauren Tolbert; Cherished grandmother of Brandon Tolbert, Andrew Tolbert, Mya Tolbert,...

Richard T. Pravlik

Richard T. Pravlik

Aug 23, 2023

Richard T. Pravlik (89), most recently of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on August 23, 2023. He was a long-term Maryland resident of Essex and Annapolis, where he lived with his wife and raised his family. He retired to Sebring, Florida and then relocated back to Maryland, in Delmar, before his final move to Tucson, Arizona.

Richard was...

Linda Irene Goeller

Linda Irene Goeller

Aug 21, 2023

Linda Irene Goeller

February 9, 1948 - August 21, 2023

On August 21, 2023, Linda Irene Goeller passed away. Loving daughter of Dorothy and the late Kenneth Goeller Sr.; dear sister of Kenneth Goeller Jr. and his wife Charlene, Christine Dawson and her late husband...

Kenneth Ellsworth Lawson

Kenneth Ellsworth Lawson

Aug 21, 2023

Kenneth Ellsworth Lawson

July 11, 1950 - August 21, 2023

On August 21, 2023, Kenneth Ellsworth Lawson passed away. Beloved husband of Ann Lawson; devoted father of Michele Blackwell and her husband Ryan; cherished grandfather of Bailey Kenneth Blackwell; loving son of the late Dorothy...

Mildred Faircloth

Mildred Faircloth

Aug 21, 2023

Mildred Faircloth

June 19, 1942 - August 21, 2023

On August 21, 2023, Mildred Faircloth passed away. Beloved wife of Richard Faircloth Sr.; devoted mother of Richard Faircloth Jr.; dear sister of Margaret Furlong.

Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski...

John Richard Reynolds

John Richard Reynolds

Aug 19, 2023

John Richard Reynolds

September 17, 1938 - August 19, 2023

John Richard Reynolds of Abingdon, MD, born September 17, 1938, in East Hartford Connecticut was 84 years old when he lost his 15-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease on August 19, 2023.

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David Paul Warner

David Paul Warner

Aug 18, 2023

David Paul Warner, 74, of Middle River, MD, beloved husband of Nancy ( nee Baker), entered into the joy of the Lord on August 18, 2023 after a brief battle with brain cancer. Born the youngest child of the late Ralph and Martha Warner (nee Frost). David was preceded to glory by his sister, Marian Bates and his...

Shirley E. Antkowiak

Shirley E. Antkowiak

Aug 15, 2023

Shirley E. Antkowiak

August 3, 1936 - August 15, 2032

On August 15, 2023, Shirley E. Antkowiak passed away. Beloved wife of Donald G. Antkowiak; devoted mother of the late Donna Williams and her husband Wayne, Carol Phelps and her late husband Tony, Donald Antkowiak...

Ollie Alberta Tipton

Ollie Alberta Tipton

Aug 8, 2023

Ollie Alberta Tipton

April 25, 1921 - August 8, 2023

On August 8, 2023, Ollie Alberta Tipton passed away. Beloved wife of the late Doc Tipton; devoted mother of Phyllis Brooks and her late husband Joe, Charles Tipton and his wife Debby, Dolores Robbins and...