Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Gerard Stanley Weir

Gerard Stanley Weir

Nov 24, 2014

On November 24, 2014, Gerard Stanley Weir, beloved husband of the late Dorothia Willie Weir (nee Tuck); devoted father of Gerard "Dean" Weir, Robin Shores and her  husband Rick, Jennifer Heller and Katherine Heller; dear grandfather of Lance Minervino, Travis Jones and his wife Suzanne, Bert Jones and his wife Angela; great grandfather of Damian, Emily and Chase; brother of...

Nearmon Elbert Ford Jr. (Shorty)

Nearmon Elbert Ford Jr. (Shorty)

Nov 19, 2014

On Wednesday November 19, 2014 Nearmon Elbert Ford Jr. (Shorty) beloved husband of Linda Susan Ford. Loving father of Scott Ford, Sheri Ford, Michael Ford and wife Sherri, Anthony Ford and wife Mary, Gina Nall and husband Ryan, and George Seymour and wife Malissa. Caring grandfather of Brandon Ford, Kamryn Ford, Alexis Ford, Brooke Nall, Cameron Nall, Jordis Seymour, and...

Helen Gross (Gruzs)  Bricker

Helen Gross (Gruzs) Bricker

Nov 19, 2014

On November 19, 2014 Helen Gruzs Bricker; Beloved wife of Harry Franklin Bricker; Loving mother of Robert Bricker and his wife Patricia, Christine Bricker and Ronald Bricker; Cherished grandmother of Sheila, Brian, Craig and Rachel and great grandmother of Kylie, Nathan and Justin. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral...

Stanley Leo Ciekot

Stanley Leo Ciekot

Nov 17, 2014

On November 17th, 2014 Stanley Leo Ciekot Beloved husband of Geraldine Ciekot of 58 years. Devoted father of Jeffery Ciekot and his wife Lisa, and Phyllis Glawe and her husband Chris. Loving grandfather of Alex Ciekot, Sara Ciekot, John Glawe and Thomas Glawe. Also survived by his brother Joseph Ciekot and his sisters Frances Hawkins and Victoria Miller. Friends may...

James Conway Gilner, Sr.

James Conway Gilner, Sr.

Nov 17, 2014

On November 17, 2014, James Conway Gilner Sr., beloved husband of Elaine Marie Gilner (nee Martin); devoted father of Robin Gilner and James Gilner, Jr., dear brother of Yvonne Maunes; grandfather of Amanda Thomas and Brandon Gilner. Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex  at route 702 (beltway exit 36)...

Joseph Anthony Gloria

Joseph Anthony Gloria

Nov 17, 2014

On November 17th, 2014 Joseph Anthony Gloria Beloved son of Carol Anne Gloria and Paul and Maureen Gloria. Devoted brother of Melissa Gloria. Loving uncle of Madelyn Isabelle Burroughs. Friends may call at the Life Source International Church 7000 Rossville Blvd, Rosedale, MD, 21237 on Wednesday from 3 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM.   Funeral service on Thursday...

Charles Salvatore Cavolo Iii

Charles Salvatore Cavolo Iii

Nov 17, 2014

Cavolo, On November 17, 2014 Charles Salvatore Cavolo III; Beloved husband of Eunice E. Cavolo; Loving father of Kimberly Levendusky, Chuck Cavolo, Christopher Cavolo, Carmen Cavolo, Chad Cavolo and the late beloved “Beanie” Kathleen Marie Giese. Also survived by 16 grandchildren. Private cremation was held. A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Saturday, November 22nd at 11 AM in St....

Leroy Glenn Hanks Jr.

Leroy Glenn Hanks Jr.

Nov 16, 2014

On Sunday November 16, 2014 Leroy Glenn Hanks Jr., loving father of Leroy Glenn Hanks III and wife Melissa, Pamela Hanks and fiancé Rickie Becker. Caring grandfather of Isaiah, Acelynn, Vincent, and Ricky. Dear husband of Mary Ann Hanks. Devoted brother of Dawn Dodson. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex...

Loretta (Nurse)  Simmons

Loretta (Nurse) Simmons

Nov 16, 2014

On November 16, 2014 Loretta Simmons (nee Nurse); devoted mother of Laura Nielsen and her husband Lars V. Nielsen; grandmother of Lars I. Nielsen and Leigh Nielsen. Friends may call at in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 1131 Mace Avenue Essex, Maryland 21221 on Thursday from 10:30 am to 11:00 am. Funeral service on Thursday at 11:00 am.   Interment Holly Hill...

John Mack Phillips Jr.

John Mack Phillips Jr.

Nov 16, 2014

On November 16, 2014 Former minister John Mack Phillips Jr.; Loving brother of Jane I. Keibler, and the late Earl Phillips, Florence Rose, Olive Howlette, and Sandra Willoughby. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex at Route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Tuesday from...

Henry W. Stinson

Henry W. Stinson

Nov 15, 2014

On November 15, 2014 Henry W. Stinson; Beloved Husband of the late Mildred Stinson (Nee Boone); Loving father of Danny Stinson, Nancy Rosenburger, Wayne Stinson, Sharon Stinson and Darlene Stinson. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex at Route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Thursday from 11 AM to 1 PM....

Lucy (Stipa)  Fiedler

Lucy (Stipa) Fiedler

Nov 13, 2014

On November 13, 2014, Lucy  Fiedler (nee Stipa), beloved wife of the late Joseph Charles Fiedler Sr.; devoted mother Mary McFadden, Anna Norris, Joseph Fiedler, Jr., Debra Beaty, Brian Fiedler and Bernadette Myslinski; dear sister of Julia Bassett, Sarah Lobert, Agnes Fear, Tillie Diggs, Isabel Bialek, Thomas Stipa and Angela Ashburn.  Also survived by eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren....

Peggy Jean (Birchfield)  Schillfarth

Peggy Jean (Birchfield) Schillfarth

Nov 13, 2014

On Thursday November 13, 2014, Peggy Jean (Birchfield) Schillfarth 78, beloved wife of the late Frank Schillfarth. Loving mother of Jerry and wife Loretta Birchfield, Tony and wife Sharon Birchfield, and the late Michael Birchfield. Caring grandmother of Jerry, Jennifer, Sandy, Tina, Dear great-grandmother of many great-grandchildren. A private cremation was held. A memorial service will be held  December 6th...

Dorothy Virginia (Gustafson)  Mattes

Dorothy Virginia (Gustafson) Mattes

Nov 11, 2014

On November 11, 2014, Dorothy Virginia Mattes (nee Gustafson), beloved wife of the late Andrew John Mattes Sr.; devoted mother of Andrew John Mattes, Jr. and his Fiance Wanda Kaylor; grandmother of Kate Mattes, Andrew John Mattes, III and his wife Stephanie. Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex  at...

Eva Jane (Swartz)  Parker

Eva Jane (Swartz) Parker

Nov 11, 2014

On November 11, 2014 Eva Jane Parker (Nee Swartz); Beloved wife of the late Howard Vincent Parker; Loving mother of Phyllis Ayd and her husband Michael, Phillip Parker, Richard Parker and his wife Lisa and Edward Parker and his wife Kim. Also survived by grandchildren Jessica Ayd, Michael Ayd Jr., Megan Parker and Richard Parker Jr. A private cremation was...

William Louis Littman

William Louis Littman

Nov 6, 2014

On Thursday November 6, 2014 William Louis Littman III (68), loving brother of Michael Bruce Littman and wife Terry Stoecker. Dear son of the late Olive B. Littman and William Louis Littman Sr. A private cremation was held.  A Memorial Gathering will be held at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex  at...

Wilson Everette Kent

Wilson Everette Kent

Nov 4, 2014

On November 4th, 2014 Wilson Everette Kent Beloved husband of the late Beulah Kent. Devoted father of Sheila Kent, David Kent and Brenda Kelley. Loving grandfather of Johathan Kent, Rebecca Staeheli and Abigal Staeheli. Dear brother of Nelson Kent and Hazel Kent. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex at Route...

Doris Mae (Beahm)  Brooks

Doris Mae (Beahm) Brooks

Nov 3, 2014

On Monday November 3, 2014 Doris Mae Brooks (nee Beahm) 82, beloved wife of Carl Brooks. Loving mother of Carleen Gaudiello and husband Joseph Jr, Robert Brooks. Caring grandmother of Joseph C. Gaudiello and wife Jen. Dear Great- Grandmother of Mia. Cherished sister of Patricia Levie. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407 Old Eastern...

Patricia Lee (Rodert)  Tuma

Patricia Lee (Rodert) Tuma

Nov 2, 2014

Tuma, On November 2, 2014; Patricia Lee Tuma. Beloved wife of the late Frank James Tuma Jr. Devoted mother of Barbara Albright and her husband Samuel, Donna Boblits and Mary Shanahan and her husband Patrick Sr. Loving grandmother of Patrick Shanahan Jr., Laura Knapstein and her husband Tim, Ricky Alan Boblits Jr., Samuel John Albright Jr., Alexander Albright, Nicole Boblits...

Kellye Sale

Kellye Sale

Nov 2, 2014

On November 2, 2014 Kellye Sale; Beloved daughter of Judith Sale (Nee Beck) and the late Harold Sale; Loving sister of Anthony Sale, Nick Sale and  Lisa Rusyniak; Cherished granddaughter of Amelia Beck. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex at Route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Wednesday from 3-5 &...