Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Paquito "David" Divinagracia

Paquito "David" Divinagracia

Jun 7, 2020

Paquito "David" Divinagracia

June 12, 1934 - June 7, 2020

On June 7, 2020, Paquito Divinagracia beloved husband of the late Isabel Ann Divinagracia (nee Spolnick); Devoted father of Leah Viera and her husband Glenn Metzbower, Alicia Shaffer and her husband William, and Lennie Rettkowski;...

John Michael Pakaski

John Michael Pakaski

Jun 7, 2020

On June 7th, 2020 John Pakaski; Beloved husband of the late Patricia Pakaski; Loving father of Donna Himlin and her husband Robert and Gene Copp; Cherished grandfather of Bryan Bower, Zachary Copp, Daniel Himlin and Nicholas Himlin; Dear brother of August Pakaski and his wife Connie. Also survived by Robin and Jill.

A private...

Richard "Pudge" Waugh

Richard "Pudge" Waugh

Jun 3, 2020

On June 3rd, 2020 Richard Lee "Pudge" Waugh; Beloved husband of Joan Carol Waugh (Nee Boley); Loving father of Christopher Lee Waugh and wife Sandra of Maine and Lori Newman and husband James of Maryland; Cherished grandfather of Madeline, Hannah, Jimmy, Keirsta, Jordyn, Zachary and Alexander; Dear great grandfather of Kylynn, Harper and Adalyn; Devoted brother of Harold...

Mollie Mae Bellew

Mollie Mae Bellew

Jun 1, 2020

On June 1st, 2020 Mollie Mae Bellew; Beloved wife of the late Herman Franklin Bellew; Devoted mother of Dawn Whitehorn, Lisa Morris and the late Charlotte Kendell and her husband Jimmy. Loving grandmother of Ashley Bartloniej, Becky Miller, Stephanie McGuire, Chris McGuire and Cory Morris. Also survived by four great grandchildren.

Private interment. Arrangements...

Chalene Marie (Steffy)  Davis

Chalene Marie (Steffy) Davis

May 26, 2020

Chalene Marie Davis

February 24, 1970 - May 26, 2020

On May 26, 2020, Chalene Marie Davis (nee Steffy), devoted mother of Savannah Withrow, Madison Gump, and the late Hunter Davis; loving daughter of Robert and Jacqueline Steffy, and Mary Steffy; cherished sister of Erin...

Clyda Mae Ross

Clyda Mae Ross

May 20, 2020

On May 20th, 2020 Clyda Mae Ross; Beloved wife of the late Neilszane Ross. Also survived by a host of loving family and friends.

A private interment will take place at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.

Gordon Belitz Johannes, Jr.

Gordon Belitz Johannes, Jr.

May 19, 2020

Gordon Belitz Johannes, Jr.

February 28, 1932 ~ May 19, 2020 (age 88)

Beloved husband of Evelyn G. Johannes. Devoted father of Tommy Johannes, Robert Johannes, Kevin Johannes and his wife Renee, Angela Heydt and her husband Jay and the late Gordon J. Johannes. Also...

Hazel May Adams

Hazel May Adams

May 18, 2020

On May 18th, 2020 Hazel May Adams (Nee Holland); Beloved wife of the late Howard Adams; Loving mother of Ronald Moore and his wife Ursula and Helen Pennington; Cherished grandmother of Tina & Bill Forbes, James Eisenhart, Bill Pennington, Debbie Stewart, Belinda & Tom Ferciot and Ron & Lois Smith; Dear great grandmother of Carl John, Raymond, Steven,...

Joseph Francis Kulczynski

Joseph Francis Kulczynski

May 17, 2020

Joseph F. Kulczynski

August 2, 1947 - May 17, 2020

On May 17, 2020 Joseph F. Kulczynski, beloved husband of Sharon Kulczynski (nee Lewandowski); devoted father of Erik M. Kulczynski, Jessica K. Martin and her husband Brad, and Aimee Leigh Kulczynski; cherished grandfather of Cora...

John William Peyton

John William Peyton

May 16, 2020

John William Peyton

August 6, 1949 - May 16, 2020

On May 16, 2020, John William Peyton, beloved husband of Janie Peyton (nee Greene); devoted father of Jeannie Peyton and her husband Munish Manchanda; dear step-father of Matthew Greene and Kathy Bowman; cherished grandfather of...

Robert Patrick Smith

Robert Patrick Smith

May 16, 2020

Robert Patrick Smith

April 1, 1936 - May 16, 2020

On May 16, 2020, Robert Patrick Smith, beloved husband of Wanda Smith (nee Peace); devoted father of Sandra Rambo and her husband Timothy, and the late Karen Sue Smith; cherished grandfather of Timothy Robert Rambo,...

Ronald Lee Dahl

Ronald Lee Dahl

May 13, 2020

On May 13th, 2020 Ronald Lee Dahl; Beloved husband of Shelby Dahl; Loving father of Rhonda Buchanan and husband Robert, Michael Dahl and wife Colleen, Lisa Burk and husband Patrick, Tina Butler and husband John and Dawn Montgomery and husband Michael; Cherished grandfather of Sara Dahl, Jack Hendrichs, Shaye Montgomery and Evan Montgomery; Dear great grandfather of Sophia,...

Stella Veta (Owen)  Testerman

Stella Veta (Owen) Testerman

May 13, 2020

Stella Veta Testerman

September 16, 1922 - May 12, 2020

On May 12, 2020, Stella Veta Testerman (nee Owen); beloved wife of the late Lafayette "Guy" Testerman; devoted mother of Sue Smith and her husband Dick, Laveta O'Brien, Ronald Testerman and his wife Joyce, Roger...

Wynona M. Hodges

Wynona M. Hodges

May 10, 2020

On May 10th, 2020 Wynona M. Hodges; Beloved wife of the late Dean B. Hodges; Loving mother of Larry D. Hodges and wife Lynda, Evelyn Murray and her husband Bob, Gary B. Hodges and his companion Brenda, Anita Johns and husband Andrew and John B. Hodges and wife Jackie; Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren....

Beverly Ann Taylor

Beverly Ann Taylor

May 10, 2020

On May 10th, 2020 Beverly Ann Taylor; Loving mother of Elizabeth Whitlock, Joseph William Taylor, Deborah Ann Penn, William Taylor III and the late Michelle Lynn Taylor. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

A private cremation was held. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by the...

Raymond Paul Galla

Raymond Paul Galla

May 9, 2020

On May 9th, 2020 Raymond "Ray" Galla; Loving father of Kelly Galla; Cherished grandfather of Nikki and Sean; Dear great grandfather of Asiri; Devoted brother of Wayne Galla and his wife Cindy and Carole LeDonne and her husband Frank. Also survived by four nieces.

A private cremation was held.  Arrangements by the family owned...

Joseph "Poppy" Seymore

Joseph "Poppy" Seymore

May 6, 2020

On May 6th, 2020 Joseph "Poppy" Seymore; Beloved husband of the late Janice Seymore; Loving father of Allen Joseph Seymore, Marie Seymore Ford and Philip Seymore and his wife Alicia; Cherished grandfather of Adrian, Cidnee,  Roben and Amani; Dear great grandfather of De’Yara, Maurice, Michael, Eulia, Elijah, Nevaeh, Noel, Nala, Ni’Yara, Khiri, Sarai and Naiyana; Devoted brother of...

Betty O (Ovelgone)  Brannan

Betty O (Ovelgone) Brannan

May 5, 2020

Betty O (Ovelgone) Brannan

January 26, 1932 ~ May 5, 2020 (age 88)

Betty O. Brannan (nee Ovelgone) of Baltimore, MD, passed away on May 5, 2020, at the age of 88. She is survived by her five children, Hugh J. Brannan, III, Virginia Jonczak,...

Barbara Jean Guilliams

Barbara Jean Guilliams

May 4, 2020

On May 4th, 2020 Barbara Jean Guilliams; Loving mother of Tim Guilliams, Susan Goad and her husband David and Sharon Strimple and her husband Duane; Cherished grandmother of Kristina & Josh Phillips, Bradley & Zach Strimple, Corey & Alison Guilliams and Jack & Madison Guilliams - Constabile; Dear sister of Joy Gammons and Nash Lawson.

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Brian Seth Farber

Brian Seth Farber

May 3, 2020

Brian Seth Farber

May 16, 1956 - May 3, 2020

On March 3, 2020, Brian Seth Farber

A private cremation was held. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.