Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Essex, MD and surrounding areas
Karen Lorraine Nelka
Apr 18, 2025
On April 18, 2025 Karen Lorraine Nelka passed away. Devoted mother of Kimberly Nelka, and the late Jennifer Nelka; cherished grandmother of Lauren Bruzdzinski, David Wozniak II, and Joseph Wilcox; loving great-grandmother of Jemma Wimbush, and Rex Topi.
A private cremation was held. A memorial gathering will be held at the family-owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex,...
Irwin Leon Mullennax
Apr 15, 2025
Leon Mullennax died with his four-daughters present at home at the age of 90 on April 15, 2025.
He will be remembered as a warm and kind man who had a deep spiritual faith in God, he loved spending time with his family, traveling in his Class A, leading prayer before meals and camping especially at Pipe Stem State Park in...
Anthony Joseph Gibbs
Apr 11, 2025
On April 11, 2025, Anthony Joseph Gibbs passed away. Loving son of Betty Gibbs and the late Joe Gibbs; Dear father of Andrew and Ashley; Cherished brother of Carol Stumpf (Charles), Mike Gibbs (Debbie), Donna Nooft (Henry), Patti Christopher (Mark), David Gibbs (Denise) and Larry Gibbs (Joy). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.A private Cremation was held.A Memorial Service...
Janice Dawn Fryza
Apr 9, 2025
Jancie Dawn Fryza
May 25, 1967 ~ April 9, 2025
Beloved mother of Amber Fryza and her husband Jesse Rightnour and AJ Fryza. Devoted daughter of Frances Joyce Reed and the Late James Reed. Loving sister of James Reed Jr. and his wife Mary. Also survived by many loving family members and friends.
A private cremation was held.
A Celebration of Life will be...
Leo Arden Wilkinson
Apr 7, 2025
On April 7, 2025, Leo Wilkinson passed away surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Hazel Wilkinson; devoted father of Beverly Loukas and her husband Gus, Susan Beanland and her late husband Randy, and the late Donna Murray; cherished grandfather of Ian Beanland, Nita Beanland, Carter Zaloudek, Katerina Loukas, Eleni Rainier, Lisa Zaloudek, Vikki Simpson, Justin Murray,...
Jeanette Berdella Kennedy
Apr 6, 2025
On April 6, 2025, Jeanette Berdella Kennedy passed away. Beloved wife of the late Richard Daniel Kennedy; devoted mother of Deborah Kennedy, Charles Kennedy and his wife Matta, and Patricia McGee and her husband Roger; cherished grandmother of Lisa Kennedy, Nataya Kennedy, Jordan McGee, Brooke McGee, and the late Bryan James Kennedy. Jeanette was preceded in death by her siblings...
Vivian May Bowser
Apr 5, 2025
On April 5, 2025, Vivian May Bowser passed away. Beloved wife of Leslie Vaughn Bowser, Sr.; devoted mother of Leslie Vaughn Bowser, Jr. and his companion Kathy Biscotti, Sandra May Bowser and her husband Bruce Simon, and Sherry Jean Bowser and her lifetime companion Tom Neubauer; cherished grandmother of Jason Bowser, Daniel Bowser, Benjamin Bowser, Stacey Miller, David Conrad, Kristy...
Patricia Anne Copes
Apr 3, 2025
On April 3rd, 2025, Patricia Anne Copes passed away. Beloved wife of Edward J. Copes; Loving mother of Robert Bonner and his wife Candice and Jennifer Nickerson and her husband Alan; Cherished grandmother of Olivia Bonner, Colin Bonner, Aidan Nickerson, and Lucy Nickerson; Devoted great grandmother of Kamden Hardy; Dear sister of Kevin Carter and his wife Virginia; Dear Cousin...
Karen "Betty" Miller
Mar 24, 2025
On March 24, 2025 Karen "Betty" Miller passed away surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Harvey "Al" Miller; devoted mother of Christine Peterson and her husband Ronald, and the late Gregory Miller; cherished grandmother of Rachel Peterson and Brooke Peterson; loving daughter of the late Lottie and Joseph William Dawson, Sr.; dear sister of the late Joseph William...
Bryan Steven Hesson
Mar 24, 2025
Bryan Steven Hesson, a respected computer programmer, passed away on March 24, 2025, in Towson. Born on September 7, 1958, in Baltimore, Maryland, Bryan dedicated his life to the world of technology, where he left a lasting impact through his work and innovative thinking.
Throughout his career, Bryan displayed a remarkable aptitude for problem-solving and creativity, attributes that earned him the...
Evelyn Virginia Vest
Mar 18, 2025
On March 18, 2025
Evelyn Virginia Vest (Rayner)
Beloved wife of Carl Vest. Devoted mother of Jason Vest. Loving grandmother of Kaitlyn Renshaw. Dear sister of Frank Rayner. Also survived by her nieces, nephews and many other loving friends and relatives.
Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex at route 702 (beltway exit...
Francis Joseph Bowman Jr.
Mar 15, 2025
On March 15, 2025, Francis Joseph Bowman Jr. passed away. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann Bowman; devoted father of Connie Siford, Melinda Siford and Patricia Adams; loving grandfather of many grandchildren and great grandchildren; dear brother of Marie Chavez, William Bowman, Evelyn Bowman, Gloria McQuillen, and the late Sue Bradshaw.A private cremation was held.
Joseph Sibiski
Mar 14, 2025
On March 14, 2025 Joseph Sibiski passed away. Beloved husband of Katherine L. Sibiski; devoted father of Joseph E. Sibiski and Amanda Dash; loving grandfather of Annabelle Dash and Alyssa Dash: dear brother of Lawrence Sibiski and Steve Sibiski.
A private cremation was held.
A memorial service will be held at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A. 1407 Old Eastern Avenue...
Jeffrey Scott Sowa
Mar 13, 2025
Jeffrey Scott Sowa, born on November 24, 1972, in Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, at Franklin Square Hospital Center. He was 52 years old.
Jeffrey dedicated a significant portion of his life to his career at Amazon Warehouse, where he became known for his diligence, commitment, and strong work ethic. His contributions to the team were appreciated...
Gary D. Fisher
Mar 13, 2025
On March 13, 2025, Gary Dennis Fisher passed away. Devoted father of Lauren Fisher, and Sara Erdman and her husband Dusty; cherished grandfather of Ender Erdman; loving brother of Cheri McCann and her husband Dan, David Fisher, and Christa Fisher; dear uncle of DJ McCann, Katelyn Donaldson, and Jarod Wienecke; loving son of the late Homer and Mary Lou Fisher.
Friends...
Margaret Doris Schweiger
Mar 12, 2025
On March 12, 2025, Margaret Doris Schweiger passed away. Beloved wife of the late Robert D. Schweiger Sr.; devoted mother of Robert D. Schweiger Jr. and his wife Elizabeth and Steven Schweiger and his husband John Lapp; Cherished grandmother of Adam Green, his wife Hannah and Caleb Green, his wife Brittany: Loving Great Grandmother of Vivian Green and Charles Green;...
John Thomas Brown, Jr.
Mar 11, 2025
On March 11, 2025, John Thomas Brown, Jr. passed away. Beloved husband of Shirley Brown; devoted father of John Brown, III and his wife Bobbi; cherished grandfather of Paige Brown-May and her husband Joshua, and McKenzie Brown; loving great-grandfather of Serentity May, and Weylyn May; dear brother of Wayne Brown. Also survived by a host of other loving family members...
Frances "Kippy" Ledwell
Mar 9, 2025
On March 9, 2025, Frances "Kippy" Ledwell passed away surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Bob Ledwell; devoted mother of Patrick Kleman, the late Kenny Kleman, the late Michael Kleman, and Colleen Saffell and her husband John Saffell III; cherished grandmother of Denise Munson, John Saffell IV and his wife Destiny, Kody Kleman, and Kyle Saffell; loving great-grandmother...
Zachary Michael Sprouse
Mar 7, 2025
On March 7, 2025, Zachary Michael Sprouse passed away. Cherished son of Randy and Gina Sprouse; devoted brother of Cierra Grayson and her fiancé Zach Adams, and Ashley Cerda and her husband Kevin; loving grandson of Walter and Jean Sprouse, and Lester and Dolly Rynarzewski. Also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.
A Celebration of Life...
Betty Eleanor Kantorsky
Feb 28, 2025
Betty Eleanor Reams Kantorsky, age 93, passed away on February 28, 2025, at Hospice of the Chesapeake at BWMC. She was born on December 13, 1931 and was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Kantorsky Jr; her son, Peter Kantorsky III; her parents, George and Carrie Reams and her sister, Ruth West. Betty is survived by her daughters, Jeanne...
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