Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Edwin Beryl Miller, Jr.

Edwin Beryl Miller, Jr.

Dec 14, 2025

On December 14, 2025, Edwin Beryl Miller, Jr. passed away. Beloved husband of Lynda Miller; devoted father of Kathleen Miller Thiess and her partner Chris; cherished grandfather of Brooks and Amie Ballard; loving brother of Jeff and Susan Miller; dear brother in law of Scott and Lisa Brown. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other loving family members, and...

Richard Lee Watson

Richard Lee Watson

Dec 11, 2025

On December 11, 2025, Richard Lee Watson passed away. Beloved husband of Eileen Watson; devoted father of Meghan Smith and her husband Ryan, and Caitlin Watson and her companion Jeff Durbin; cherished grandfather of Nolan Smith, and Lennon Durbin; dear brother of Randy Watson, Tommy Watson and his wife Theresa, and Robyn Watson. Also survived by a host of other...

Martin Eugene Getz, Jr.

Martin Eugene Getz, Jr.

Dec 3, 2025

Martin Eugene Getz Jr.

April 27, 1966 ~ December 3, 2025

Beloved husband of Kelly A Getz. Devoted father of Rachel Getz and Nicholas Getz. Loving brother of Mary Geddes and her husband William and Theresa Meier and her husband Eric.

loving son of the late Doris B. Getz (nee Weber) and the late Martin Eugene Getz Sr.

Friends may call at the family...

John Joseph Rosewall

John Joseph Rosewall

Dec 1, 2025

October 18, 1969 ~ December 1, 2025

Dear devoted friend and significant other of Lisa Thiess. Devoted father of Justin Wilt, James Rosewall, Angela Memmel (Carrington), Jerome Memmel and Shannon Lamartina (Mike). Loving grandfather of Remy Lacy, Raelynn Kisner, Gracie Lamartina, Olivia Lamartina and Chase Lamartina. Also survived by his nieces Jane Rosewall and Laura Rosewall and many other loving family...

Raymond Bruce Herman Mairose

Raymond Bruce Herman Mairose

Nov 28, 2025

On the morning of November 28, 2025 Raymond Bruce Herman Mairose (Bruce) passed away peacefully at the age of 92 in his home with his devoted wife Linda by his side. Bruce was born to the late Herman and Marie Mairose on December 1, 1932. He was the beloved husband to Linda Carol Mairose; cherished father to his daughters Melanie...

Chris Wesley Wolf  "Santa"

Chris Wesley Wolf "Santa"

Nov 28, 2025

On November 28, 2025, Chris Wesley Wolf, "Santa", passed away. Beloved husband of Debra E. Wolf; devoted father of Christopher M. Wolf and his fiancée Hailey Cuthbertson; cherished grandfather to his grand pups Rumble and Lucy; loving son in law of Barbara Girard, dear brother in law of Ronald Girard, Michael Girard, and Lynn Wolf; dear uncle of Ricky, Kristy,...

Eunice Aurore Braithwaite

Eunice Aurore Braithwaite

Nov 26, 2025

Eunice Braithwaite (DeVeau) passed into the loving arms of Jesus on November 26, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Haverhill, MA and moved to Essex, MD when she married.

She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Braithwaite and the devoted mother of Carol Bowser, Kenneth Braithwaite and his wife Michelle and Janet Gagliano and...

Vernon James Kelly

Vernon James Kelly

Nov 24, 2025

On November 24, 2025, Vernon James Kelly Beloved husband of the late Colleen Joy Kelly; Loving father of Ruth Harrison, Curtis Kelly, Tina Bowers, Christina Bowers and Edward Bowers Jr.; Cherished grandfather of Curtis Kelly Jr., Danielle Harrison, Stephanie Alen and Andrew Harrison, Robbie Moyer Jr. and Autumn Moyer. Dear great grandfather of Ava Kelly and Chance Cherny. Also survived...

Jane Dea Yue

Jane Dea Yue

Nov 23, 2025

Jane Dea Yue. June 21, 1936 – November 23, 2025

Jane Dea Yue, beloved wife of the late Benjamin Yue, and devoted mother of the late Edmond K. Yue and Daniel T. Yue and his wife Melissa; loving sister of Paul Hoi Song Dea, and cherished grandmother of David P. Yue and Anna E. Yue.

Jane was born in China and came to...

John Howard Railey

John Howard Railey

Nov 22, 2025

On November 22, 2025, John H. Railey passed away. Beloved husband of Patricia Railey; Loving father of Brenda Sylvester and her husband Ray, Deborah Fortney-Boone and her husband Paul, Larry Thanner and his wife Amy, Bryan Thanner and his wife Meridith, and Matthew Thanner and his wife Valerie; Devoted grandfather of Amber Bailey and her husband Rob, Briana Clingerman, Tyler...

Richard Suehle

Richard Suehle

Nov 21, 2025

Richard M. Suehle passed on to God on November 21, 2025. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Dorothy Suehle; his nieces and nephews, Kathleen Suehle Wandishin (James), John Suehle (Deborah), Patricia Suehle White (John Patrick), Joseph Suehle (Barbara) and Andrew Suehle (Sherri); his great nieces and nephews, Christine Smith (Mike), Joseph Wandishin (Katie), Stephen Wandishin, Katie Dorsey (Drew), John White,...

Brenda Sue Lohman

Brenda Sue Lohman

Nov 21, 2025

Brenda Sue Lohman, beloved wife of the late Bruce W. Lohman, passed away Nov. 21, 2025.

Preceded in death by her mother Evelyn Simcox, step father Larry Simcox, father Delbert McElyea and brother William McElyea.

Brenda was a devoted mother and cherished grandmother whose love and kindness touched all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughters, Michelle Katris, her husband Tony...

Edmond Kai-Ming Yue

Edmond Kai-Ming Yue

Nov 20, 2025

Edmond Kai-Ming Yue. June 22, 1961-November 20, 2025.

Edmond K. Yue, beloved son of the late Benjamin Yue, and the late Jane Dea Yue, devoted brother of Daniel T. Yue and his wife Melissa; cherished Uncle of David P. Yue and Anna E. Yue.

Edmond and his brother were raised in Essex, MD. Edmond attended Towson University where he received a Bachelors...

Lillian Estelle Hoyle

Lillian Estelle Hoyle

Nov 18, 2025

On November 18, 2025, Lillian Estelle "Babe" (Heim) Hoyle, joined her husband in the afterlife. She was surrounded by family when she passed. She lived until 96 years old, but later in life due to her dementia, she’d never agree with you that was her age and did questionable math when telling you how old she was! She was 83...

Keith Edward Kempa

Keith Edward Kempa

Nov 13, 2025

Keith Edward Kempa, 48, of Baltimore, MD, passed away on November 13, 2025, at Franklin Square Hospital. His unexpected passing was attributed to unknown heart conditions. Born on June 5, 1977, Keith lived a life defined by devotion—to his family, his community, and the passions that brought him joy.

Keith is survived by his loving wife, Erin Kempa, and their three...

Frank F. Chiofolo

Frank F. Chiofolo

Nov 9, 2025

On November 9, 2025, Frank F. Chiofolo passed away. Beloved husband of the late Patsy Chiofolo; devoted father of Hal Stone and his wife Patti, Terrie Schafer, Lisa Fretz and her husband Irvin, and Deneen Wingate and her husband Pat; dear brother of Sonny Chiofolo. Also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.

Friends may call at...

Stanley Joseph Krol, Sr.

Stanley Joseph Krol, Sr.

Nov 8, 2025

On November 8, 2025, Stanley (Stash) Joseph Krol, Sr age 90 of Essex, Maryland passed. Stanley was married to the late Mary Ellen (nee Palasik) Krol for 60 years. He is survived by their three children: Theresa Krol, Stanley Krol, Jr and his wife Christina, and Helen Rose; eight grandchildren: Dylan, Peter, Patrick, Christopher, Catherine, Lucy, Sundance and Trinity; and...

Walter Glaeser Jr.

Walter Glaeser Jr.

Nov 7, 2025

On November 7th, 2025, Walter Glaeser Jr passed away. Beloved husband of Judy Glaeser; Loving father of Linda Rose Kelleher (Scott), Lillian Kay Ross (John), Also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and loving family members.

A private cremation was held. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org

Raymond Michael Ossie, Sr.

Raymond Michael Ossie, Sr.

Nov 7, 2025

On November 7, 2025 Raymond Michael Ossie, Sr. beloved husband of the late Jeanne Florence Ossie. Devoted father of Raymond M. Ossie, Jr. and his wife Teresa. Cherished grandfather of Benjamin R. Ossie and his wife Kaliegh and Jacob M. Ossie.

Funeral from the family-owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home PA 1407 Old Eastern Avenue Essex (beltway exit 36) on Wednesday at 11...

Warren Gary Grandle

Warren Gary Grandle

Nov 6, 2025

On November 6, 2025 Warren Gary Grandle, beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann Grandle. Devoted father of Chris Grandle and his late wife Sarah, Steven Grandle and his wife Melissa Dungan. Loving grandfather of Arianah Grandle and Isabella Grandle. Dear brother of Sharon Grandle, Brenda Howdyshell, the late Richard Grandle and his sister in law Kathy Mitchell. Also survived...