Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Essex, MD and surrounding areas

James Robert Ellifritz

James Robert Ellifritz

Feb 28, 2015

On February 28th, 2015 James Robert Ellifritz Beloved husband of Patricia Ellifritz. Devoted father of Deborah Evans, Thomas Ellifritz, Ronald Ellifritz, Richard Ellifritz, Kelly Underwood and Amy Gerst. Loving brother of William Ellifritz. Also survived by his grandchildren Beth, Ashley, Lauryn, Amanda, Stephanie, Kaitlin, Allisyn, Andrew, Grant, Austin and great grandchildren Georgia and Mack. Friends may call at the family...

Robert Mont Ledbetter

Robert Mont Ledbetter

Feb 26, 2015

On February 26, 2014 Robert Mont Ledbetter, beloved husband for 63 years of the late Ruth Janet Ledbetter (nee Elledge); devoted father of Deborah Fuller and her husband David, dear grandfather of Stephanie Fuller; special uncle to Ronnie Jackson of Marion, NC, brother of Helen Harrelson of Prosperity, SC and Ben Ledbetter of Old Fort, NC.; .  Also survived by...

Matilda (Lawrence)  Duckworth

Matilda (Lawrence) Duckworth

Feb 25, 2015

On February 25, 2015 Matilda R. Duckworth (Nee Lawrence); Beloved wife of the late Edward P. Duckworth; Loving mother of Rosalie Cawley, Frances Duckworth, Edward Duckworth, Michael Duckworth and David Duckworth; Cherished grandmother of Aiman Duckworth, Ashely Nabaiee, Emily Duckworth, Kaitlin Duckworth, Olivia Cawley, Christopher Duckworth, Michael Duckworth and Brandon Duckworth, Dear great grandmother of Marley and Lila Nabaiee. Funeral...

Charles William Rollison

Charles William Rollison

Feb 24, 2015

On February 24, 2015, CHARLES WILLIAM ROLLISON, 88, died peacefully at Gilchrist Hospice in Towson.   Beloved husband to the late Arlene Marie (nee Kahler); cherished father of  Linda Darlene Wilfong and her husband Bernard; loving grandfather to Elida Gail (Ellie) Wilfong and Lynne Rollison Peters; and devoted great-grandfather to Chase Richard McLean.  He is also survived by three of his...

Helen Mary (Seibel)  Toth

Helen Mary (Seibel) Toth

Feb 23, 2015

Helen Mary Toth Age 92, Passed away peacefully at St. Agnes Hospital on February 23, 2015 after a brief illness. She is the beloved wife of the late Rudolph Toth, the loving mother of Angela Blatchley and her husband Reb of Woodlawn, MD., Renee Knepper and her husband Scott of Phoenix, MD., the late Ralph Marino, and the loving stepmother...

Dino Gary Marzola

Dino Gary Marzola

Feb 22, 2015

On February 22, 2015 Dino Gary Marzola; Loving brother of Jeanne Trout and her husband Daniel Sr. and Constance Smith; Dear step brother of Charlene Acker and Darleen Aus; Devoted step son of Marleen Giles; Cherished uncle of Malina Colon, Daniel Trout, Matthew Trout, Ashley Holland, Samantha Wasilewski and Alex Holland. Also survived by many great nieces and nephews. Special...

James L. Petree

James L. Petree

Feb 22, 2015

On February 22, 2015 James L. Petree, Sr.; Beloved husband of Carol Petree (Nee Neal) whom he was married to for 57 years; Loving father of Sharon Lyons and her husband Warren, James Petree Jr. and his wife Joyce and Christopher Petree, Cherished grandfather of James Petree III, Matthew Petree and his wife Krissy, Petty Officer Spike Lyons, Petty Officer...

Josephine Witkus

Josephine Witkus

Feb 22, 2015

Witkus, On February 22, 2015 Josephine Witkus. Loving Grandmother of Pamela Marks. Cremation services private. Arrangements by the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, P.A. of Essex, Maryland.

William Mayo Baker

William Mayo Baker

Feb 21, 2015

Baker, On February 21, 2015; William Mayo Baker. Beloved husband of the late Violet Baker. Also survived by a host of loving  family and friends. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Avenue Essex at Rt. 702 (Beltway exit 36) on Thursday from 3 to 5 PM. Funeral services will be conducted in...

Joseph Martin Havanas Jr.

Joseph Martin Havanas Jr.

Feb 17, 2015

Havanas, On February 17, 2015 Joseph Martin Havanas Jr.;  Beloved husband of Mary Jane Havanas. Devoted father of Joe Havanas, Terry Fitzpatrick and the late Gary Havanas. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Cremation services private. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday February 28, 2015  at 12 noon in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church....

Zander John Lynam

Zander John Lynam

Feb 16, 2015

On February 16, 2015 Zander John Lynam; Loving son of Carolyn Marie Villani and Donald John Lynam. A private cremation was held.  A Memorial Service will be held at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex  at route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Saturday, February 28th at 3:00 pm.

Emily (Kapko)  Koneyak

Emily (Kapko) Koneyak

Feb 16, 2015

On February 16, 2015 Emily Koneyak (NEE Kapko) Beloved wife of the late John Koneyak, Jr. Devoted mother of Suzanne Burbey and her husband David and John Koneyak and his wife Fern. Also survived by her granddaughter Elizabeth Rakszawski and her husband Kevin. Funeral from the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex at Route 702...

Kattileene Lou (Smith)  Garcia

Kattileene Lou (Smith) Garcia

Feb 16, 2015

On February 16, 2015, Kattileene Lou Garcia (nee Smith), beloved wife of the late Bernardo Garcia Sr.; devoted mother of Douglas Wayne Stevens and his wife Yvonne, Robert Martin Stevens and his wife Bonnie, Joyce Ann Taylor and her husband Robert, John Howard Horton and his wife Kim, Patricia Robbiellen Dolly; dear sister of Oscar Smith, Joanne Vyskocil, Dorothy Coppell...

Joan (Hastings)  Kellner

Joan (Hastings) Kellner

Feb 15, 2015

On February 15, 2015, Joan Kellner (nee Hastings), beloved wife of William George Kellner; devoted mother of Debra Kellner - Dorn and her husband Joseph, Susan Kellner - Cardarelli and her husband Daniel; grandmother of Joseph Ryan Dorn and his wife Rachael, Anthony William Cardarelli, Danielle Maria Cardarelli; great grandmother of Isabella Marie Bauer and Cooper Joseph Dorn; sister of...

Joann Mary Hirsch

Joann Mary Hirsch

Feb 12, 2015

On February 12, 2015, Joann Mary Hirsch; loving daughter of Lorraine Hirsch (nee Ruth) and the late Jacob Hirsch, dear sister of Thomas Hirsch, Richard Hirsch and his fiance Bette Rosenthal, Margaret Wrightson and her husband Joel; dearest companion of Lucy A private cremation was held.  A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in Saint Clare Church 714 Myrth Avenue Essex,...

Esther M. (Dyer)  Greathouse

Esther M. (Dyer) Greathouse

Feb 12, 2015

On February 12, 2015 Esther M. Greathouse (Nee Dyer); Beloved wife of the late James O. Greathouse Sr.; Loving mother  of the late James O. Greathouse Jr., Betty Hallie, John E. Greathouse and Alice K. Greathouse; Cherished grandmother of Dawn Markey, Holley Ryder and Darla Greathouse. Also survived by 4 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren; Proceeded in death...

Joseph Rockstroh

Joseph Rockstroh

Feb 10, 2015

On February 10, 2015 Joseph Rockstroh; Father of Matthew Rockstroh and his wife Dawn. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Private cremation was held. A graveside service will be held in Maryland Veteran's Cemetery, Rocky Gap 14205 Pleasant Valley Road Northeast, Flintstone, MD 21530  on Friday at 12 Noon. Arrangements by the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home...

Kathleen A. (Gray)  Wimmer

Kathleen A. (Gray) Wimmer

Feb 10, 2015

On February 10, 2015 Kathleen Alice Wimmer (Nee Gray); Beloved wife of Wayne Wimmer; Loving mother of Victoria Mark, Laura and her husband John, Lisa Mark and  Paul Mark Jr. and his wife Tina; Cherished sister of Jerry Gray and his wife Joyce of Ocean Pines, Victor Gray and his wife Bunny of Baltimore and Ramsey Gray. Also survived by...

Irene Ruth (Smith)  Kuessner

Irene Ruth (Smith) Kuessner

Feb 9, 2015

On February 9th, 2015 Irene Ruth Kuessner (NEE Smith) Beloved wife of the late Robert Anthony Kuessner. Devoted mother of Robert Kuessner, Yolanda Garcia, Ronald Stevens, Patricia Morgan, Daniel Stevens, Barry Stevens, Brenda Smith, Denise Kuessner, Tina Smith and the late Tony Kuessner. Also survived by her brothers, sisters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends may call at the...

Philip Lambert

Philip Lambert

Feb 8, 2015

On February 8, 2015 Philip Lambert; Beloved husband of the late Hulda Theresa  Lambert (Nee Pape) whom he was married to for 38 years; Loving brother of Rosa Wazdron, Roger L. Lambert Sr., the late Mildred Davis, Ruby Myers, Edna Shelton, Helen Turpin, Ralph F. Lambert, and Billy Lambert.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at...