Robert William Ikena Jr. "Sonny" July 8, 1978 - November 12,2019     On November 12, 2019, Robert W. Ikena Jr. "Sonny", cherished son of Bob and Barbara Ikena; loving brother of Brooke-Ann Evans and her husband Scott; and dear uncle of Gryphon Evans. Also survived by a host of loving family members and friends.     Cremation services private.

On November 10, 2019, Tracy Lynn White, cherished daughter of Jack and Jean White; loving companion of Paul Hill III. Also survived by a host of loving 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 Wednesday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Funeral services on Thursday 11:00 AM. Interment in Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. 

On November 9th, 2019 Samuel Cornelius Patterson; Beloved husband of Phyllis C. Patterson. Also survived by a host of loving family and friends. Cremation services private. Arrangements by the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.

On November 6th, 2019 Joseph J. Rahnis, Jr.; Beloved husband of the late Linda Rahnis (Nee Hamilton); Loving father of Joe Rahnis and wife Kim and Tim Rahnis and wife Aimee; Cherished grandfather of Tyler, Brooke, Darian and Noah. Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex  at route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral services on Monday at 11 am.  Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. In lieu of...

        Patricia Ann (Taylor) Campbell MARCH 17, 1944 ~ NOVEMBER 4, 2019 (AGE 75)         On November 4, 2019, Patricia Ann Campbell (nee Taylor); beloved wife of Harry Campbell, and devoted mother of Jennifer Joan Campbell, and Chris Campbell and his wife Dawn. Also survived by a host of loving family and friends, and cats.   Cremation services private. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Essex American...

Darlene Gilchrist April 5, 1954 ~ October 28, 2019 (Age 65)          Darlene Gilchrist died October 28th, 2019. She was born on April 5, 1954 in Brooklyn, Maryland to Mildred and William Helming. She is survived by her son Perry and her mother Mildred.  She enjoyed her career as a church bookkeeper. Some of Darlene’s favorite hobbies included shopping and bingo.      She was preceded in death by her father...

On October 28th, 2019 Dolores Pollock; Beloved wife of the late Frank Edward Pollock Sr.; Loving mother of Frank Edward Pollock Jr. and wife Pam, David Joseph Pollock and Patrick Matthew Pollock; Cherished grandmother of Frank Edward III, Luke Charles, Zachary William, Brett Matthew, Lauren Brianna, Hannah Marie, Drake Bradshaw and Ethan Matthew; Dear sister of Isabel Rodriguez, Joe Carrasco, Jerry Carrasco, Deborah Morales, Mary Stewart, Kristie Merrill, the late Judy Carrasco and the late...

On October 26th, 2019 Jack P. Zill; Beloved husband of Cheryl H. Zill (Nee Fritch); Loving father of Andrew J. Zill, Melissa I. Zill, James G. Zill and wife Grace and Leda M. Griffin and husband Darrin; Cherished grandfather of Delainey, Donavyn, Dakota and the late Talia; Dear brother of Michael Dison, Charmanie Levie, Michelle Morrow, Douglas Zill and the late Glenn Zill.  A private cremation was held. A celebration of life will be held at a later date and time. Arrangements by the...

Joseph Elutrio, Jr. age 86 of Baltimore, MD, passed away on October 23, 2019. He was born in Monongah, WV on December 27th. He is the son of the late Giueseppe and Fortunata Elutrio (Nee Quatrucchi). Joseph was retired from the U.S. Air Force with 37 years of service. He was a member of Post 148 American Legion. He was also a member of Stembridge Rec. coaching basketball and baseball to many championships. He is survived by his wife Barbara E. Elutrio (Nee Thomas). Loving father of Joseph...

On October 21st, 2019 Fred J. Koehler; Beloved husband of Joan N. Koehler; Loving Pop-Pop of Aaron P. O'Keefe, Donald F. Hare III and Emily M. Hare; Dear brother of George Koehler; Devoted brother in law of Donald F. Hare Jr. and his wife Peggy and Donna Popp; Also survived by Matthew Morse and many other 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 3 to...

 Dunlap, On October 20, 2019 Marie Elizabeth Dunlap; survived by a host of loving family and friends. A graveside service will be conducted on Thursday October 24, 2019 at 2:00 PM in Oak Lawn Cemetery.

On October 19th, 2019 Anna “Ann” Faulkner; Beloved wife of George Faulkner; Loving mother of Brian Faulkner and his wife Joyce; Cherished grandmother of Corey, Kristen, Katelynn and Jessica; Dear great grandmother of Dominick, Mia Jane, Addison, Jamison and Jackson; Devoted sister of Barbara Redmon and her husband William. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex  at route...

SHIRLEY THERESA GODING NOVEMBER 28, 1964 ~ OCTOBER 15, 2019 (AGE 54) On October 14th, Shirley left us on her own terms. Shirley touched the lives of many people through her journey of life. She will be sorely missed.   We all know her love for people from all walks of life, animals, the mountains and rivers, and her tools for building and making things was undeniable. Shirley was actively raising money for St Jude- End Childhood Cancer, with her co-workers...

On October 15, 2019, J.E.Sublett, beloved husband of Linda Sublett and the late Betty Sublett; devoted father of Sandra Bates, Clyde "Ed" Sublett, and Jamie Sublett; cherished grandfather of Rick, Shawn, Denise, Brik, Jacob, Seth, Scott, and Jeff. Also survived by nine great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex at Route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Monday,October 21st,, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 1:00...

On October 12th, 2019 Nona Montrey Culpepper (Nee Holderby); Beloved wife of the late Jack Culpepper; Loving mother of Harry Culpepper and wife Elizabeth, Barbara Hall and husband John and Emily Sue Walker; Cherished grandmother of Tabitha, John Jr., Patrick, Candice, Courtney and Corey; Dear great grandmother of Brendon, Mason, Mackenna, Nathan, Miranda, Madelyn, Jackson, Carson and Colton; Devoted sister of Bobbie Holderby. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and her caretaker for...

On October 11th, 2019 Patricia Ann Stephens; Beloved wife of the late Ernest Stephens; Loving mother of Victoria Bafitis and husband George Sr., Diana Canapp and husband Robert, David Sprouse and the late Julia Rose; Cherished grandmother of George Bafitis Jr., Michael Bafitis, Terry Padilla Jr., Selena Padilla, Christina Rose, Lori Rose, Lisa Rose and the late Melissa Sprouse; Dear great grandmother of Ericka Bafitis, Samuel Bafitis, David Bafitis, Kayley Padilla, William Lang Jr., Kyle...

On October 9th, 2019 Wanda Frances Holter; Dear mother of Vanessa Howell and William Holter III; Cherished grandmother of Lindsey Holter, Julien Holter, Samantha Howell and Daniel Howell; Devoted great grandmother of Selah Hare. Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex  at route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service on Monday at 11 am in Middle River Baptist Church 610 Middle River Road Middle...

On October 2nd, 2019 Nellie Kay Dutton; Beloved wife of the late George Dutton. 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 Friday from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral services on Saturday at 10 am.  Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens.

On October 1, 2019, Gloria Lee Stecker  (nee Mosca), beloved wife of William Stecker; devoted mother of Kelley Lynn Lockwood and her husband the late Michael, Brenda Ann Weis and her husband Robert, William Stephen Stecker and his wife Michalene; loving sister of Stephen  Mosca; cherished grandmother of Laci Soto, William Cody Lockwod, Hannah Weis, Hunter Weis, William Stecker, and Stephen Stecker; dear great-grandmother of Ayden, Lexi, Ella Grace, Everly, and Luke. Also survived...

On September 30, 2019, Laura Z. Kaniefski (nee Ziemba); beloved wife of the late Vincent M. Kaniefski; devoted mother of Robert Kaniefski and his wife Susan; cherished grandmother of Wendy Slutzky and her husband Kurt; loving great-grandmother of Evie Slutzky.     Arrangements by the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A. Interment private.