Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Frances Mae (Willhite)  Parsick

Frances Mae (Willhite) Parsick

Feb 15, 2012

On Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Frances Mae Parsick (nee Willhite); beloved wife of John Joseph Parsick; devoted mother of Joan Fender, Karan Harne and Mary Maans; dear sister of John Willhite, Faye Norton and George Willhite.  Also survived by three grandchildren and other loving relatives and friends. A Private Cremation was held. A memorial service will be held at Orems...

Leonard Elliott Knisley, Sr.

Leonard Elliott Knisley, Sr.

Feb 15, 2012

On February 15, 2012, Leonard Elliott Knisley, Sr., beloved husband of Michelle Knisley. Devoted father of Leonard Knisley, Jr., Walter Knisley and Melissa Knisley. Loving son of Milton Knisley and the late Patricia (nee Cannon) Knisley. Dear grandfather of Heidi Knisley, Lucas Knisley and Chase Knisley. Dear brother of Milton Knisley, Jr., Barb Becker, Chucky Knisley, Patty Nelson, George Knisley,...

Robert Eugene Grimes

Robert Eugene Grimes

Feb 11, 2012

On Saturday, February 11, 2012 Robert Eugene Grimes; beloved husband of Ellen Elain Grimes (nee Moore); devoted father of Bonnie Birtcher and her husband George, Denise Handfinger and her husband Lenny; grandfather of Stephanie Presley, Carrie Hoeft and Josh Handfinger; great grandfather of Ryan Presley, Ryan Hoeft, Tarynne Hoeft and Bobby Hoeft. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski...

Mary Ella (Alexander)  Nida

Mary Ella (Alexander) Nida

Feb 10, 2012

On Friday, February 10, 2012 Mary Ella Nida (nee Alexander); beloved wife of  Thomas John Nida; devoted mother of William Nida, James Nida and his wife Kathy, John Nida and his wife Deborah; dear sister of Jean Patrick.  Also survived by 7 grandchildren  9 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407 Old Eastern...

John  Charles Isaacs

John Charles Isaacs

Feb 9, 2012

On February 9, 2012, John Charles Isaacs, beloved husband of Teresa Isaacs, dear son of Crystal Isaacs (nee McCloud) and the late James Clell Isaacs. Loving brother of Dr. Margaret Hougland. Also survived by his four legged companions Jazze and G-2 and many other relatives and friends. A private cremation was held. A memorial service will be celebrated at a...

Jane Margaret (Steele)  Friedel

Jane Margaret (Steele) Friedel

Feb 9, 2012

On February 9th 2012 Jane Margaret Friedel (NEE Steele) Beloved wife of the late Philip Friedel. Devoted mother of Lawrence Friedel, Martin Friedel. Loving mother in law of Patricia Friedel. Dear grandmother of Ryan and Alex Friedel. Private Cremation

Robert James Pugh

Robert James Pugh

Feb 7, 2012

On February 7, 2012 Robert James Pugh Beloved husband of Hope Pugh. Devoted father of Michael Pugh and his wife Gloria, Steven Robert Gardner, Debbie Fish and Lisa Ayers. Also survived by his grand children and great grand children. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A.  1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex at Route 702 (beltway exit...

Judy Jones (Jones)  Sarvis

Judy Jones (Jones) Sarvis

Feb 7, 2012

On February 7, 2012, Judy Jones Sarvis, beloved wife of David Sarvis, Sr., devoted mother of Sherry Moore, Pamela Sarvis-Berends, Sandra Smith, Melvin Walters and David Sarvis, Jr. Loving grandmother of Sheila Goralski, Tina Schillenberg, Lisa Kaufman, Kristina Anderson, Sherry Sue Sarvis and Nicole Walters. Dear sister of Delores Banks and Emily May Bennett. Friends may call at the Bruzdzinski...

Delores Sadie (Goles)  Neil

Delores Sadie (Goles) Neil

Feb 7, 2012

On Tuesday, February 07, 2012 Delores Sadie Neil (nee Goles); wife of Joseph Henry Neil; devoted mother of Helen "Jean" Hayden and her husband Tom, Gloria Dawson and her husband Ron, Suzanne Feltz and her husband Joe; dear grandmother of Bradley Hayden and his wife Lauren, Jeffrey Hayden and his wife Karlie, Zachary Feltz and Bryce Dawson; great grandmother of...

Claudia Wesley (Mccormick)  Cox

Claudia Wesley (Mccormick) Cox

Feb 5, 2012

On February 5, 2012 Claudia Wesley Cox (NEE McCormick) Beloved wife of Thomas J. Cox Devoted mother of Thomas Cox and his partner Brian Drury, Victoria Lesko and her husband Ronald Lesko. Loving grandmother of Cassandra Lesko, Vanessa Pratnicki and her husband Dawid Pratnicki. Dear great grand mother of Eric and Adam Pratnicki.  Sister in law of Mary Engle and...

Edward Joseph Kemp

Edward Joseph Kemp

Feb 4, 2012

On February 4, 2012 Edward Joseph Kemp Beloved husband of Joan Kemp. Devoted son of Virginia Kemp. Loving father of Mitchell Kemp and Dena Sheets. Also survived by his seven grand children and three sisters. 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...

Hannah Louise (Johnson)  Hemmerly

Hannah Louise (Johnson) Hemmerly

Feb 2, 2012

Hannah Louise Hemmerly (nee Johnson), 95, died on February 2, 2012 at Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Baltimore, MD.  Hannah was born March 5, 1916 in Bethlehem, PA to the late Elsie C. (nee Wolf) and Elmer K. Johnson.  She grew up in Hecktown, PA and was a 1933 graduate of Nazareth High School.  She graduated from St. Luke’s School...

Charlotte Anna (Drogis)  Schoeberlein

Charlotte Anna (Drogis) Schoeberlein

Feb 1, 2012

On Wednesday, February 01, 2012 Charlotte Anna Schoeberlein (nee Drogis); beloved wife of William Leroy Schoeberlein D.V.M.; devoted mother of Leslie Hickerson and her husband Patrick, Lynn West and her husband Don and the late David Schoeberlein and his wife Denise.  Also survived by 7 grandchildren. A Private Cremation was held.  Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral...

Timothy Edward Lester

Timothy Edward Lester

Jan 30, 2012

On January 30, 2012, Timothy Edward Lester, beloved husband of Virginia K. Toy Lester. Also survived by several Grandchildren. A private cremation was held.

Flavius Hugh "Ted" Brown

Flavius Hugh "Ted" Brown

Jan 28, 2012

On Saturday, January 28, 2012 Flavius Hugh "Ted" Brown; beloved husband of Eula Mae " Melonie" Brown (nee Greene); devoted father of Stephen Brown, Stephanie Vito and her husband Vincent, Sandra Kuessner and her husband Robert, Amy Long and the late Deborah Meehling.  Also survived by ten grandchildren, three great grandchildren, four sisters and one brother. Friends may call at...

Amanda Lynn Wagner

Amanda Lynn Wagner

Jan 26, 2012

Wagner,  On January 26, 2012 After a long courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis. Amanda " Mandy " Lynn Wagner. Cherished Daughter of Deborah J. Wagner. Stepdaughter of William Lake. Dear granddaughter of Charlotte E.  Wagner and the late Michael A. Wagner.  Companion of Joshua Lee. Loving niece of the late Michele E. Belt and Patricia A. Kinnear and her husband...

Dorothy Elizabeth (Fuka)  Panuska

Dorothy Elizabeth (Fuka) Panuska

Jan 25, 2012

On January 25, 2012, Dorothy Elizabeth Panuska, beloved wife of the late Frank Panuska, loving mother of Carol Schield and her husband James, Philip Panuska and his wife Tammy, Michael Panuska and his wife Janet, and Jane Marking and her husband John. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Bruzdzinski Funeral  Home, P.A.,...

Albert Jerome Benda

Albert Jerome Benda

Jan 24, 2012

On Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Albert Jerome Benda; dear brother of Elaine Perry, Joseph Benda, Lorraine Swayne and Jennett Benda.  Also survived by nieces and nephews: Allen Perry, Jr, Laurie Gardner, Shelly Neuman, Toni & Joey Benda, Terry, Craig & Anita Swayne, and Shawn Mitten. And other loving relatives and friends. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral...

Hulda Theresa (Pape)  Lambert

Hulda Theresa (Pape) Lambert

Jan 19, 2012

Lambert, On January 19, 2012 Hulda Theresa Lambert. Beloved wife of Philip Lambert Jr. Devoted mother of Eleanor Bennett and Curtis T. Shroyer. Also survived by 6 grandchildren,6 great grandchildren, 7 brothers and 3 sisters. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A. 1407 Old Eastern Avenue Essex at Rt. 702 (Beltway exit 36 ) on Sunday...

Frances Lois (Lawson)  Lawson

Frances Lois (Lawson) Lawson

Jan 18, 2012

Lawson, On January 18, 2012 Frances Lois Lawson. Devoted mother of John Michael Lawson and his wife Karen. Loving grandmother of Cassandra and John Lawson. Dear sister of Margaret Bost, Diane Bowles and Linda Ransom. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A. 1407 Old Eastern Avenue Essex at Rt. 702 (Beltway exit 36) on Sunday from...