Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Essex, MD and surrounding areas
Russell Edward Manuel, Jr.
Feb 5, 2026
Russell Edward Manuel, Jr, 89, of Essex, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, at Stella Maris Hospice, surrounded by his family.Russ was born on August 19, 1936, in Shady Valley, TN. He moved to Maryland when he was 15, but people always knew his southern roots because his accent never left.
Russ was a proud veteran of the United...
Don Edward McCall
Feb 4, 2026
On February 4th, 2026 Don Edward McCall passed away. Don was a sweet, gentle loving man who surely will be missed. Beloved husband of the late Brigitte McCall; Loving brother of James David McCall Jr. and his wife Millie, Joyce Faye Bialozynski and her husband Bob, Shirley Harman and her husband Frank, Dennis Ray Call and his wife Flocerfina, and...
Kenneth Michael Danneman, Jr.
Feb 1, 2026
On February 1, 2026, Kenneth Michael Danneman, Jr. passed away. Beloved husband of Colleen Danneman,.
A private cremation was held.
Eric Ramon Carl
Jan 27, 2026
Born: October 30, 1936
Died: January 27, 2026
Eric Ramon Carl was born in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, in 1936 and moved to Baltimore with his parents at the age of four. He graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 1955 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Johns Hopkins University in 1962.
Eric enjoyed a diverse career path,...
Kenneth Richard Morrison
Jan 24, 2026
On January 24, 2026, Kenneth Richard Morrison passed away. Beloved wife of Robin Morrison; devoted father of Stephanie Costin and her husband Tim, and Becky Roggio and her husband Joe; cherished grandfather of Tim Costin II, Sarah Costin, and Dahlia Roggio; loving great-grandfather of Sophia Costin; dear brother of Larry, Darlene, Joyce, and Bill. Also survived by a host of...
John Keith Smoot
Jan 23, 2026
On January 23, 2026, John Keith Smoot passed away. Beloved husband of Denise Smoot; dear brother of Tommy Smoot; loving son of the late Donald Smoot, Sr. and the late Kathleen Smoot. Also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Mary-Victoria Roth
Jan 23, 2026
On January 23, 2026, Mary-Victoria Roth "Vickie" passed away. Beloved wife of the late Bradley Roth, Sr.; devoted mother of Jessica Heagy, and Bradley Roth, Jr. (Erin); cherished grandmother of Emily, Sarah, and Abbie Heagy, Tony and Adam Vogel, and Charlie and Evan Roth; dear sister of Norman Miller and the late Gloria Lonscak. Also survived by four great-grandchildren.
A Memorial...
Sharon Lee Drnec
Jan 22, 2026
On January 22, 2026, Sharon Lee Drnec passed away. Beloved wife of Michael Kikas; devoted mother of Michaelina Sheridan (Chuck), Synthia Delgado, and Crystal Kikas (Jeffrey Guildener); cherished grandmother of Kailee Ray, Jasmyn Delgado, Aprille Hamilton, Barbara Jessop, and Angelique Jessop; loving great-grandmother of Lillith Stinson, Oberon Hamilton, and the late Jerico Hamilton; dear sister of Paula Garland (the late...
Joan Ellen Howes
Jan 20, 2026
Joan Ellen Howes (nee Kulisiewicz), born December 1, 1947, passed away leaving a legacy of devotion to her family.
She was preceded in death by her father, Theodore Edward Kulisiewicz; her mother, Marie Cassie Kulisiewicz; her sister, Carolyn Kulisiewicz; and her nephew, Branden Kulisiewicz.
Joan is survived by her two sons, Dwayne Edward Howes and Henry Joseph Howes. She was the cherished...
Lawrence Douglas Soper
Jan 17, 2026
May 9, 1942 ~ January 17, 2026
Beloved husband of Marguerite Soper. Devoted father of Betty Ward, Mary Mitchell, Doug Price, Stephanie Howe, Lisa Needham, Lawrence D. Soper II, and stepson Thomas Novik. Also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren and many other loving family members.
Friends may call at the Bruzdzinski Funeral Home PA 1407 Old Eastern Avenue Essex 21221 on...
Rudolph Charles Kubin
Jan 14, 2026
On January 14th, 2026 Rudolph Kubin passed away. Beloved husband of Catherine Kubin and the late Margaret Kubin; Devoted father of Leslie McJilton and her husband Robert, Jeff Kubin and his wife Terry, Lydia Hurst and her husband Russell, and MaryJo Myers and her husband Brian. Also survived by a host of loving family and friends.
A private cremation was held.
Mary Carmelita Trentler
Jan 13, 2026
Mary Trentler, 91, passed away on January 13, 2026. Born June 28, 1934, she was raised in Highlandtown and later moved to Essex, Maryland, where she raised her family.
She was the beloved wife of the late William Trentler, Sr., whom she married in 1955; he preceded her in death in 1997. She was also preceded in death by her daughter...
Ray McLaughlin
Jan 12, 2026
On January 12, 2026, Joseph "Ray" McLaughlin passed away at his residence. He was 94 years old. Beloved husband of Medie G. McLaughlin; devoted father of Ronnie McLaughlin (Donna), Michael McLaughlin (Barbara), Patty McLaughlin, and the late Jimmy McLaughlin (2018); dear brother of Betty Mahaffey. Also survived by eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Ray was born...
Judy Ann Zipkin
Jan 11, 2026
Judy Ann Zipkin (née Patterson) passed peacefully at her Rossville home on Sunday, January 11, 2026, following a brief illness.
Judy was, at various stages of life and in no particular order, a restauranteur, a party goods purveyor, a beloved aunt, a devoted mother, a doting grandmother, a committed canine caretaker, and a strident critic of various rules of evidence. She...
Diana Louise Mattes
Jan 10, 2026
On January 10, 2026, Diana Louise Mattes passed away. Cherished daughter of the late George Mattes, Sr. and Louise Mattes; loving sister of Georgia McDonough and her husband John, and George Mattes, Jr. and his wife Christine; doting aunt of Candice Snyder and her husband Eric, George Mattes, III, and Sabrina Mattes.
Friends may call at the family-owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home,...
Alice Ruth Cummings
Jan 10, 2026
On January 10, 2026, Alice Ruth Cummings went to be with the Lord. Beloved wife of James Kyle Cummings, Jr.; devoted mother of James Kyle Cummings, III, Philip Kevin Cummings and his wife Heather Kristine, Jason Kirk Cummings and his wife Theresa, and Matthew Keath Cummings; cherished grandmother of Jessica Cummings, Kyle Cummings IV, Logan Cummings, Deidra Cummings, Rhiannon Cummings,...
Rodney Drummond
Jan 6, 2026
On January 6, 2026, Rodney Drummond passed away. Beloved husband of Valrie Drummond; devoted father of Rodney Drummond. Jr., Jerri Howland and husband Tom, Valerie Drummond and her fiancé Jason Blake, and Victoria Woods and husband Jamell. Also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.
A private cremation was held.
Deborah Lynn Hall
Jan 5, 2026
September 1, 1957 ~ January 5, 2026
Beloved wife of the late Dennis Wayne Hall, Sr. Devoted mother of Michael Hall and his wife Nicole, Joseph Hall and his wife Danielle, Richard Hall and his wife Amber and Dennis Hall, Jr. Loving sister of Mary Gephardt, Diane Ziemann, Michelle Munson and the late Monica Kosiba. Also survived by her seven grandchildren,...
Jeannette Dolores Resch
Jan 2, 2026
On January 2nd 2026, Jeannette Dolores Resch passed away. Beloved wife of George L. Resch Jr.; Loving mother of Robert Resch, Debbie Dietrich and her husband William, and Nancy Batchler; Cherished grandmother of Richard Setters, Matthew Setters, and Patrick Resch; Dear sister of Ronald Buczkowski and his wife Connie. Also survived by her niece Jennifer Tyra and her husband Jeremey...
Katherine T. Brown
Dec 30, 2025
On December 30, 2025, Katherine T. Brown passed away peacefully. Former wife of the late George Jacobs, and the late Leroy Brown; devoted mother of George M. Jacobs and his wife Martha, Susan Hall, Kenneth Jacobs, David Jacobs and his late wife Lara, and Marcie Miller and her husband Roy; cherished grandmother of Kimberly, Janelle, Samantha, Justin, the late Robbie,...
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