All Obituaries

On September 15, 2019, Peggy Louise Gilroy (nee May), beloved wife of the late John Gilroy; devoted mother of David Gilroy and his fiancee Brenda Ripple; loving grandmother of Heather Williams and her husband Chuck; dear sister of Kenneth May and the late Shirley Rowe. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex  at route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Thursday...

On September 14th, 2019 Ruth Jane Kinsella; Beloved wife of the late Patrick Joseph Kinsella, Jr.; Loving mother of Paula Michels and her husband David, Patrick Joseph Kinsella III and his late wife Missy, Michael Kinsella and his wife Cindy, Jennifer Yoder and her husband Jeffery, Daniel Kinsella and his wife Susan and Mary Cotter and her husband Dana; Dear sister of William DeJarnette, Doris Kasda, Linda Krejci and her husband Joseph, Geraldine Seubert and her husband Robert, the late...

On September 13th, 2019 Alexander Denver Christopher; Loving son of William and Phyllis Christopher; Cherished father of Kora, Cyrus, Jaxon and Colton; Dear brother of Rachael Brager and Jason Christopher. Also survived by a host of loving family and friends. A private cremation was held. A memorial service will be held  in St. John's Lutheran Church 518 Franklin Avenue Essex, Maryland 21221 on Friday September 27, 2019 at 6:30 PM. Receiving friends at the church from 6 to 6:30 PM,...

On September 11th, 2019 Arthur T. Stout; Beloved husband of Arlene Stout (Nee Cole); Loving father of Douglas Stout and his wife Wendy and George Stout and his wife Leslie; Cherished grandfather of Jason, Brooke, Jeffery, Dustin, Paige, Marie, Danielle, Matthew and Amanda; Dear great grandfather of 13 great grandchildren; Devoted brother of Wanda Koslap and her husband Robert and Arnold Stout and his wife Sandra. Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old...

On September 8, 2019, Josephine Mary Vanik, (nee Gagliano), beloved wife of the late George Louis Vanik, devoted mother of  Lois Kirby and her husband John C. Kirby Sr., the late George Louis Vanik and his wife Kathie, and the late Jeanine Vanik; cherished grandmother of Tracy Mee and her husband Marty, and John C. Kirby Jr.; dear great-grandmother of Maggie, Matthew, Reagan, and Joseph Mee; dear sister of Sarah Castor.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate...

    On September 7, 2019, Frederick Glennwood Hettling Jr, beloved husband of Ruth Hettling (nee Thuerrauch); devoted father of Fred Hettling III and his wife Christine, and Raymond Hettling; cherished grandfather of Keegan Hettling and Freddie Hettling IV; loving son of the late Frederick Hettling Sr. and his wife Agnes (nee Johnson); dear brother of the late Jack Hettling.      Fred loved his family and his friends. No one he met was a stranger, your friends...

  On September 5, 2019 Paul Edward Smith            Beloved husband of Kathleen Smith; devoted father of Meredith Duley and her husband Steve, and Megan Smith; cherished grandfather of Brianna and Kaitlyn Bookhultz; loving brother of Albert Smith.            A private cremation was held. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A. In lieu of flowers,...

On September 3, 2019, Jane Maggard (nee Hale), beloved wife of Kenneth Maggard; devoted mother of Tony Maggard and his wife Colleen, and Greg Maggard and his wife Gail; loving grandmother of Tamara Maggard, Arianna Bradley and her husband Jake, Samie McRorie and her husband Aaron, and Kortney Maggard; dear sister of Bobby Hale and his wife Lucinda. Also survived by her loving canine companion "Bentley". Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home1407 Old Eastern...

On August 30th, 2019 Susan Joyce Cherry; Beloved wife of the late Stanley Cherry; Loving mother of Leah Johnson and her husband Jim and the late Jeffrey Cherry; Cherished grandmother of Heather Johnson, Jimmy Johnson, Josh Johnson and Damon Cherry; Dear sister of Andrew Celmer and his wife Pat, Douglas Celmer and his wife Judy and Karen Fleck and her husband Ed. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern...

On August 29th, 2019 Shelly Lynn Heimbach. Also survived by a host of loving family and friends. 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 from 11 am to 1 pm. Funeral services on Tuesday at 1 pm.  Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. 

On August 26, 2019, Milton William Eisenhardt      Beloved husband of the late Esther May Eisenhardt; devoted father of Michael Eisenhardt, Melinda Jones, and the late Janesta Eisenhardt; loving grandfather of Angela Hipsley, Gabrielle Jones, Courtney Eisenhardt, Katlyn Eisenhardt, Amanda Holtzner, and Brian Holtzner.      A private cremation was held. Arrangements by the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.

On August 25th, 2019 Rebecca "Nanny" Isley; Loving mother of Joann Adkins and James Piech; Cherished grandmother of Breydon and his fiancee Hannah, Cayla, James Jr., Micaiah, Cameron, Eliza and Lilly - Ann; Dear great grandmother of Novalee and Braelynn.  A private cremation was held. A memorial gathering will be held on September 7th from 1 pm to 3 pm at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex  at route 702 (beltway exit 36).

On August 20, 2019 Richard J. Redding            Beloved husband of the late Katherine E. Redding. Devoted father of Jill Aker and her husband Doug, Mark A. Redding and his wife Betty and Gail McWilliams and her husband Mac. Loving grandfather of Scott Aker, Season Slunt, Danielle Sanchez, Melanie McWilliams, Rich Redding and Matthew McWilliams. Also survived by his nine great grandchildren.        Friends may call at family owned...

On August 18th, 2019 Gladys Irene Newton; Beloved wife of the late Augustus Newton; Loving mother of Gary Newton and his wife the late Mary and Larry Newton; Cherished grandmother of Zachary Newton and his wife Anna and Tammy Newton; Dear great grandmother of Kennedy Newton. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 22nd at 10 am in Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.

On August 17th, 2019 Virginia Mary Hewitt; Beloved wife of the late Lester Thomas Hewitt, Sr. Also survived by a host of loving family and friends. Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex  at route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Thursday from 11 am to 1 pm. Funeral services on Thursday at 1 pm.  Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. 

On August 17th, 2019 Rebeckah Sue Kruse (Nee Long); Loving daughter of Susan C. Long and the late Irvin A. Long; Dear life - partner of Matthew Fulstich; Survived by her loving furbabies Honey and Max; Cherished sister of Dorothy Eddy and the late Irvin J. Long; Devoted aunt of Chad T. Eddy. Also survived by a host of loving family and friends. A private cremation was held. A celebration life service will be held at a later date and time. Arrangements by the family owned Bruzdzinski...

On August 15th, 2019 Judith Anne Blanton; Beloved wife of Bobby Blanton. Also survived by a host of loving family and friends.  Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex  at route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Monday from 5 to 7 pm. Funeral services on Tuesday at 11 am.  Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. 

On August 13, 2019, Georgia Ellen Whitaker (nee Flannery), beloved wife of the late Jonah Whitaker; devoted mother of Deborah Trageser and her husband Michael, Steven Whitaker and his wife Heike, Tammy Whitaker, and Michael Whitaker and his wife Donna; cherished grandmother of Patrick Whitaker, Christina Whitaker, Ashley Grace, John Whitaker, Michael Trageser, Sean Whitaker and Andrew Whitaker. Dear great-grandmother of Alia Whitaker, Ella Stankiewicz, and...

On August 13th, 2019 Grace A. Henninger; Beloved wife of the late Richard E. Henninger, Sr.; Loving mother of Gloria Henninger, Rolanda McLean and her husband the late Bob, Richard Henninger, Jr. and his wife Gee, Nadene Rosenfeld and her husband Gil and Keith Henninger and his wife Deb. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex  at route 702...

On August 13th, 2019 Angelina E. Oates; Beloved wife of the late James Wilson Oates; Devoted mother of James F. Oates and Gloria Sessions; Dear sister of Mary and Camilla. Also survived by 3 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex  at route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Friday from 5 to 9 pm. Funeral services on Saturday at 9 am.  Interment Holly Hill Memorial...