Obituaries

Oct 31, 2014

Lewis, On October 31, 2014; Harney Lafayette Lewis. Survived by a host of loving family and friends. Cremation services private. Arrangements by the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., of Essex, Md.

Oct 25, 2014

On October 25, 2014 Mary A. Zellinger (NEE) Taormino Beloved wife of the late Charles G. Zellinger. Devoted mother of Charles J. Zellinger, John J. Zellinger, Vincent A. and Nancy Zellinger and James M. Zellinger. Loving grandmother of Andy, Greg, John, Lori and Diana. Also survived by thirteen great grand children. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Mary’s...

Oct 23, 2014

On Thursday October 23, 2014 Marie Lena Forster (nee Manly) 94, beloved wife of the late Lee Roy C. Forster Sr. Loving mother of Charles R. Forster and wife Gail, Lee Roy C.Forster Jr. and wife Margie, and the late George Forster. Caring grandmother of Kevin C. Forster and wife Connie, and the late Douglas R. Forster. Friends may call...

Oct 22, 2014

On October 22, 2014 Lawrence “Larry” Leach; Beloved husband of Marie Leach; Loving father of Cheri Leach Irvin and her husband Russell; Cherished grandfather of Timothy “TJ” Irvin. A private cremation was held. Family will receive friends at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex at Route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Monday from 3-5...

Oct 22, 2014

On October 22, 2014 Norma Jean Fickes (nee Mills); beloved wife of Joseph Albert Fickes; devoted mother of Vickie R. Fredenberger and Joseph W. Fickes; dear grandmother of Charles Weber, Rebecca Fickes and Jonathon Fickes. Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex  at route 702 (beltway exit 36) on Friday...

Oct 21, 2014

On October 21, 2014 Juanita “Peverall” Barkley Leonard; Beloved wife of the late Edward Leonard; Loving mother of Paul Barkley and his wife Jeanne, Linda “Barkley” Kachinski and her husband Joseph, Andrew Barkley and his wife Janet, Ronald Leonard and Tessa Worsham, daughter's-in-law Lisa and Ramona, and the late Edna “Barkley” Callin and her husband Richard, Clarence Barkley, Dennis Barkley,...

Oct 18, 2014

On October 18. 2014 Emma J. Skeens (Nee Hager); Beloved wife of the late Claude Skeens; Loving mother of Gene Skeens and his wife Valerie, and  the late William Alvin Skeens, Thomas Jay Skeens, Danny Wayne Skeens and Nelson Lee Skeens; Cherished grandmother of Reed, Gene, Ashley, Justin, Jason and the late Joel Skeens; Dear sister of Thomas Hager and...

Oct 15, 2014

Wdzieczny, On October 15, 2014;  Frances Wdzieczny, Beloved wife of the late Adam Wdzieczny. Devoted mother of Joanne Jones and her husband Samuel. Loving grandmother of Christopher, Jason, Jennifer and Jessica Jones. Great grandmother of Lilly and Macy. Funeral from the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Avenue Essex at Rt. 702 (Beltway exit 36) on Saturday...

Oct 14, 2014

Bradley, On October 14, 2014 Ruth Jean Bradley (Nee Sherman); Loving mother of Linda Gebauer; Cherished step mother of Scott Miller and Lisa Miller. A private cremation was held.  Arrangements by the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A

Oct 13, 2014

On October 13th, 2014 Howard “Howie” Neely Jr; Loving son of Ann Neely and the late Howard Stephen Neely Sr.; Cherished brother of John Curry, Robert Curry and Patricia Freyer and her husband Mike; Dear uncle of Robert Barnes and Stephen Freyer. Also survived by a host of loving family and friends. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski...

Oct 13, 2014

On October 13, 2014, Frances Elizabeth McDowell (nee Babb), beloved wife of the late Maxie McDowell; devoted mother of Cindy Knight, Ken McDowell and the late Jerry McDowell and John McDowell; dear sister of Juanita Ashmore.  Also survived by eleven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern...

Oct 13, 2014

On Monday October 13, 2014 Michael Francis Dimarco (86); Beloved husband of Catherine (Kay) Dimarco (nee Bosse). Loving brother of Josephine Tomalski, John Dimarco, and the late Lucy Feeol. Dear brother-in-law of James Francis Bosse. Caring uncle of several nieces and nephews. Cremation services private. A Memorial service to be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Saturday, October...

Oct 10, 2014

Oct 6, 2014

On October 6, 2014  Betty Lou Sherbs (nee Ferstermann) beloved wife of Robert Lee Sherbs Jr.; devoted mother of Robert Sherbs, III, Stephanie Sherbs and her fiance William Busch; dear sister of Carolyn Grey, Fred Ferstermann and Nancy Jackson.  Also survived by several other loving relatives and friends as well as her Gunpowder Valley Conservancy friends and Salem Evangelical Lutheran...

Oct 3, 2014

Bradley, On October 3, 2014 Page Wilbur Bradley Jr.; Beloved husband of Virginia M. Bradley (Nee Johnson); Devoted stepfather of Denny Barton; Cherished son of Mary Williams; Loving grandfather of Aleah and Micah Barton; Dear brother of Victoria McLaughlin and uncle of Meagan McLaughlin. A graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday October 8, 2014 at 11 AM in Dulaney...

Oct 2, 2014

On October 2, 2014 William Andrew Metzger; Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Metzger (Nee Stager);  Loving father of Corinne Lam and her husband Tom, William J. Metzger and his wife Dorothy, Rodger Metzger and his wife LaVerne and James Metzger. Cherished grandfather of  Katie Fitzpatrick and her husband Neil, Meghann  Lam, William A. Metzger, Mary Beth Metzger and Amber...

Oct 1, 2014

On Wednesday October 1, 2014 Delou Amelia Quaty (72), devoted sister of John Quaty Sr. and the late Richard Quaty Sr. Loving sister-in-law of Brenda Quaty, dear aunt of Chris Quaty, Robert Quaty, John Quaty Jr., Denise Kinlein, and the late Richard Quaty Jr. Caring Aunt of numerous great nieces and nephews and two great-great nephews. Friends may call at...

Oct 1, 2014

On October 1, 2014 Linda Elizabeth Kelly (Nee Lorber); Beloved Soulmate of  Dave Goodwin; Loving mother of Kasey Kelly; Cherished grandmother of Ireland Kelly; Dear sister of Diane Fox and her husband Richard; Devoted sister-in-law of Vange Lorber and Bess Lorber. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and a host of loving friends. Private cremation was held. A Memorial...

Sep 28, 2014

On September 28, 2014 Barbara Anne Bevans; Beloved wife of Daniel Curtis Bevans; Loving mother of Daniel Bevans. 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 3 to 5 & 7 to9 PM. Funeral service Friday at 11 AM.  Interment at Holly Hill...

Sep 28, 2014