Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Essex, MD and surrounding areas
Sharon Rose Horney
Aug 24, 2026
On September 24th, 2026 Sharon Rose Horney passed away. Beloved Wife of Harry Horney; Loving mother of Harry Horney Jr., Dawn Corsin, and Michele Poletynski. Also survived by many family and friends.
A private cremation was held.
Kenneth Michael Miller
Aug 23, 2026
On August 23, 2026 Kenneth Michael Miller passed away. Beloved husband of the late Nancy Lee Miller; devoted father of Paula Denise Kraft and her husband Vernon; cherished grandfather of Katherine Kraft and Amanda Kraft and her fiance Noah Landers; Beloved brother of John Miller, Paul Miller, David Miller, and Patricia Buerhaus.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in...
Laura Anne Theresa Schaech
Aug 22, 2026
Beloved daughter of the late Annie Laurie and Joseph Lawrence Schaech. Loving sister of Joseph Scheach and his wife Joanne, the late Josephine Bruzdzinski and the late Mary Gordon. Dear aunt of Louise and Kevin Doherty, James and Libbi Bruzdzinski, Robert and Tina Gordon, Renee and Kevin Kniseley, Joseph Gordon, John and Julie Schaech and Josh and Lisa Gordon. Also...
Michael Polis
Aug 21, 2026
On August 21, 2026 Michael Polis passed away with the love of his life Rose Miller by his side. Devoted father of Thomas Polis and his wife Molly, Constance Whitson and her husband Paul, Mary Hedrick and her husband Earl, and Franklin Polis; dear brother of Deana Manias and her husband Emanuel, Paul Polis and his wife Anastasia, and Thomas...
Steven Joseph Schmitt
Aug 14, 2026
5/12/1965 – 8/14/2026
Steven Joseph Schmitt, 61, of Baltimore, passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2026. Steven was born and raised in Essex, MD.
Beloved son of Genevieve Schmitt and the late Lawrence Schmitt. He is also survived by his biological father, Joseph Pirog, and Joseph’s wife, Deborah.
Loving brother of Kathleen Estep and her husband, David; Christine Buckalew and her husband, Robert;...
Claire Theresa Greenaway
Aug 14, 2026
On August 14, 2026, Claire passed away peacefully in her home with Dave and Charley by her side. The beloved wife of David L.Greenaway, Jr., for 19 years. Devoted mother of Ciara L. Irby and stepmother of Andrew Greenaway and his wife Dana. Her best friend and sister, Vicki Bean. Dear grandmother of Logan Rausch and Skyler Ryan. Loving aunt...
Colleen B. Danneman
Aug 12, 2026
On August 12, 2026, Colleen B. Danneman passed away. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth M. Danneman; cherished sister of Janet Lockemy and her late husband R. Glenn Lockemy, Patricia Timlin and her husband Craig, and the late Dennis Michael Emge; doting aunt of Shawne Imler, Craig Timlin, Jr., Paul Timlin, Tim Lockemy, and Chris Lockemy. Also surivived by numerous...
James Michael Hughes
Aug 10, 2026
Beloved son of the late James M. Hughes and Carolyn F. Hughes (Tinsley). Loving father of Josh Hughes. Devoted brother of Holliday Long. Also survived by his nieces and nephews.
Lawrence Robert Wiley Jr.
Aug 6, 2026
“Crabber Bob”- Lawrence R. Wiley Jr. was a well-known and respected commercial waterman and a proud third-generation waterman on the Chesapeake Bay. The water was not simply his livelihood—it was a way of life that had been passed down through his family and one that he carried on with tremendous pride to his surviving son Matthew Wiley and Nephew Stephen...
Patricia Esther Dickson
Aug 3, 2026
On August 3, 2026 Patricia Esther Dickson passed away.
A graveside service will be held on at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens, 10201 Bird River Road, Middle River, Maryland 21220, on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 1:30 PM.
Mildred Carol Siemek-Goode
Aug 1, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mildred Carol Siemek Goode
With profound sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, partner, sister, mother-in-law, aunt, and friend, Mildred Carol Siemek Goode, who passed away on August 1, 2026, at the age of 68.Millie was born on April 16, 1958, in Baltimore City to the late Mildred Ana Walters and...
Gerry J. Hunt
Jul 26, 2026
On July 26, 2026, Gerry J. Hunt passed away. Beloved husband of 57 years to Sharon Hunt; devoted father of Gerry and Brian Hunt; cherished grandfather of Travis Hunt, Brittany Frazier, Makayla Hunt, Christy Laws, and Robert Mitchell; loving great-grandfather of Conlan, Davina, T.J., Travis, Leon, Alvera, McKenna, and Blake; dear sister of Doyle. He was preceded in death by...
Roy George Petersen Jr.
Jul 26, 2026
On July 26, 2026 Roy George Petersen Jr. passed away. Beloved husband of Jeanne Riley; Loving father of David Petersen and his wife Katie and the late Robert Petersen; Cherished grandfather of Eli Petersen, Becca Petersen, Meghan Petersen, and Gwen Petersen; Dear brother of Joanne Mullaney and her husband Robert; Dear Uncle of Pam Daughety and Mike Mullaney.
Cremation Services Private.
A...
Mabel Jo Ann North
Jul 23, 2026
On July 23, 2026 Mabel Jo Ann North (nee Pollock) passed away. Beloved wife of the late Ted North; devoted mother of Debbie North-Torbeck, Terri North, Sandi Doles, and Cheryl North and her husband Mike Nobile. Also survived by nine grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, two brothers and one sister.
Friends may call at the family-owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., 1407 Old Eastern...
Ruth M Kobal
Jul 20, 2026
On July 20th, 2026 Ruth M. Kobal passed away. Beloved wife of the late Charles Kobal; Loving mother of the late Greg Kobal, Chuck Kobal and his wife Wendy, Tina Baker and her late husband Steve, the late Tim Kobal, and Jeff and his wife Tammi; Cherished Grandmother of Amy, Charles, Andrew, Amber, Kaity, Courtney, Christopher, Danielle, Brittany, and the...
Helen Ann Bocchicchio
Jul 20, 2026
On July 20, 2026, Helen Ann Bocchicchio passed away. Devoted mother of Jennifer Kalmanson (Phillip) and her daughter in love, Lisa Oberg; loving daughter of the late William and Helen Dichtelmiller.
A private cremation was held.
Ruth "Elsie" Luciano
Jul 20, 2026
On July 20, 2026, Ruth "Elsie" Luciano passed away. Beloved wife of the late Michael Anthony Luciano, Sr.; devoted mother of Michael Anthony Luciano, Jr. and his wife Sharon, and Maria Flater and her husband Gary; cherished grandmother of Adrienne and Christina Luciano; dear sister of Alberta, Boze, Fred, Rosie, and Doris.
Friends may call at the family-owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home...
Elnora Francis Reed
Jul 13, 2026
On July 13th, 2026 Elnora Francis Reed passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of Harold Reed; Loving Mother of Shawn Reed and his partner Michelle, Cherished grandmother of Shawna and Taylor; Dear sister of Deborah Jennings. Also survived by many family and friends.
A graveside service will take place on Friday, July 17th, 2026 at 10:30 AM in Holly Hill Memorial Gardens.
Mildred Marie Reider
Jul 11, 2026
On July 11, 2026, Mildred Marie Reider (Nee Stumpf) passed away. Beloved wife of the late George Reider; devoted mother of Karen McKenzie and her husband Carl, Suzann Conway, and the late David Reider and his wife Sandra; Cherished grandmother of Brian McKenzie and his wife Elizabeth, Daniel McKenzie and his wife Madelina and Lucas Reider; Dear great grandmother of...
Angela Marie Santini
Jul 7, 2026
Angela Marie Santini, a beacon of warmth and unwavering strength, passed away on July 7, 2026. Born on June 6, 1988, in New Jersey, Angela filled each of her 38 years with generosity, resilience, and a deep devotion to those she loved. Angela's story was one of compassion, fierce loyalty, and a spirited love for life.
Angela found her greatest joy...
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