Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Essex, MD and surrounding areas
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.
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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...
Thomas Lee Greenbaum
Jul 5, 2026
Thomas Lee Greenbaum was born on June 29, 1961, in Baltimore City, Maryland. On July 5, 2026, Thomas’s journey came to a close in Middle River, Maryland, just after his sixty-fifth birthday—a fitting symmetry for a life defined by quiet strength and subtle resonance.
Thomas was fascinated by architecture and landscapes by a young age. He could draft houses by grade...
Theresa Diane DiPietro
Jul 5, 2026
Theresa ‘Diane’ DiPietro, nee Leap, of Essex, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5th, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She will be remembered for her kindness, strength, compassion, and the deep love she shared with those closest to her. Theresa touched many lives through her generosity, warmth, and unwavering devotion to her family.
She is survived by her loving...
Donald Richard Jenkins
Jul 4, 2026
On July 4th, 2026, Donald Richard Jenkins passed away peacefully. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Jenkins; Loving father of Donna Ridley and her husband Willie; Loving grandfather of Lindsey Drescher and Joseph Drescher with his girlfriend Carrie Dalton; Cherished great grandfather of Violet, Leela, Cameron, Harvey, Alice and his special boy Colton; Dearest companion Linda Mullins. Also survived by...
James Noah Reabe
Jun 30, 2026
On June 30, 2026, James Noah Reabe passed away. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Kay Reabe; devoted father of Michael James Reabe, Nicole Lynn Palmer (Nathan), and Kelly Ann Reabe (Warren Burke); cherished grandfather of Dylan James Reabe (Emma Harris), Blaine Palmer, and Maddie Palmer; loving son of the late Harry Reabe and Minnie Reabe (Nee Cubbage);...
Joyce Leona Bare
Jun 25, 2026
On June 25, 2026 Joyce Leona Bare passed away peacefully. Devoted mother of Sandy Drasal and her husband Joe, William Bare and his wife Christina, and the late Jerry Bare, Jr.; cherished grandmother of Joey Drasal, Matt Drasal and his wife Meaghan, and Izabella Bare; doting great-grandmother of Gunnar and Lucas Drasal.
A private cremation was held.
Elisabeth Wilhemine Maria Beare
Jun 17, 2026
Elisabeth Wilhelmine Beare, age 84 passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026. Born and raised in Köln Germany, Elisabeth later moved to England after her marriage to Peter Beare. In 1976, the family moved to Baltimore, Maryland.
Elisabeth worked as an office assistant and secretary handling bookkeeping and accounting for several firms around the Baltimore area. After retirement, Elisabeth enjoyed gardening,...
Patricia Catherine Travers
Jun 14, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Patricia C. Travers, 94, who passed peacefully on June 14, 2026, at the Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, MD. Born in Essex, MD, on September 4, 1931, to Francis and Thelma (Brumwell) Brown, Pat was the beloved wife of the late William A. Travers for seventy years....
John "Jack" Edward Simmons
Jun 11, 2026
John "Jack" Edward Simmons, a devoted husband, beloved father, cherished grandfather, and courageous Navy veteran, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, in Essex, Maryland. Born on February 16, 1941, in Baltimore, Maryland, John’s life spanned over 85 years, during which he exhibited unwavering dedication to his family, community, and country.
John’s journey began in the heart of Baltimore, where he...
Donald Edward Parlett
Jun 8, 2026
On June 8th, 2026 Donald Edward Parlett passed away. Loving brother of John J. Parlett and his late wife Norma, the late Roland "Sonny" Parlett & his late wife Margaret. Loving uncle to Karen Hutson and her husband Jim, and Laura Ellison; Loving Great Uncle to Brandon Hutson and his wife Amanda, Travis Hutson and his wife Alissa Hutson, Tyler...
James Edward Mowery
Jun 8, 2026
On June 8, 2026 James Edward Mowery passed away. Beloved husband of June Mowery of 44 years; Loving father of James Mowery II, Steven Mowery, and Michelle Kinape; Cherished grandfather of Kathren Kinape and James Mowery III; Proud great grandfather of Giovanni Mowery; Dear brother of Dennis, Roger, Wayne and the late Kermit; Loved son of the late Kermit Mowery and...
Brian Keith Reynolds Sr
Jun 5, 2026
On June 5th, 2026 Brian Keith Reynolds Sr. passed away. Beloved son of Bobby Reynolds Sr. and the late Betty Dowdy Reynolds; Loving father of Brian Reynolds Jr. and his wife Amanda, and Stephen Reynolds and his wife Stephanie; Dear grandfather of Chloe, Nathan, Londyn, Nova, Ava, and Calie; Cherished brother of Bobby Reynolds Jr. and his wife Debbie; Loving...
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