Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Essex, MD and surrounding areas
Carol Lee Dorbert
May 30, 2025
Transitioned from the limitations of time to the wonders of everlasting life. Cherished and adored mother to her only child, the Rev. Ramsey L. Harris (loving, devoted son and caregiver). Nurturing, dear sister to the late Charles J Dorbert, Jr. (brother) and Clark L. Dorbert (brother). Beautiful and beloved daughter to the late Charles J. Dorbert, Sr. (father), and the...
Dolores Powers Gintling
May 27, 2025
Dolores Powers Gintling, 96, of Essex, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 27, 2025. Born in Rochester, NY on January 3, 1929, to Francis and Anna (nee Lauer) Powers, she lived a life filled with joy and love of family and adventure. She graduated from Sparrows Point High School in 1947 and worked as a...
Yvonne Lenor Hanson
May 21, 2025
Yvonne L. Tipton Hanson was born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 27, 1940. She died at the age of 84 on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, near Baltimore, in Rosedale Maryland.
Yvonne lived a full life through many endeavors. She graduated High School and took many college courses to continue her education.
In 1958 she married Raymond C. Hanson and then had a...
Cynthia M. Winner
May 17, 2025
On May 17, 2025, Cynthia M. Winner went to be with the Lord. Devoted mother of Stephen Andrew Winner and his wife Megan; doting grandmother of Cecilia and Madelyn Winner; cherished daughter of Catherine and the late Edwin Abney, Sr.; loving sister of Edwin Abney, Jr. and his wife Lisa, the late Timothy Ray Abney, Catherine Ramsey and her husband...
Patricia Lee Childres
May 16, 2025
On May 16, 2025, Patricia Lee "Pinky" Childres passed away surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Benny Childres, and the late Robert E. Smith; devoted mother of Michael R. Smith; loving daughter of the late Bernard and Elizabeth Baker (nee Cohee); dear sister of Gloria Bruzdzinski, the late Raymond B. Baker, and the late Lawrence Baker....
Linda A Terzigni
May 14, 2025
On May 14th, 2025, Linda Terzigni passed away. Loving mother of Brian Oppenheim; Cherished grandmother of Ian Rushing; Also survived by a host of loving family and friends. Cremation services private. A Memorial service will be held on Friday May 30, 2025 at 11:00 am. Visitation on Friday from 10:00 am to 11:00 am prior to service.
Charann Sager
May 12, 2025
On May 12th, 2025 Charann Sager passed away. Beloved wife of Richard Sager; Loving mother of Richard Sager and his wife Tracy, and Melanie Metallo and her husband Vincent Jr.; Cherished grandmother of Vincent III, Jaden, Shawn, and Kristina. Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex, Maryland 21221, on Monday May...
Dolores Mary Dasch
May 10, 2025
Dolores Mary Dasch, a member of the Essex community, passed away on May 10, 2025, in Middle River, Maryland, at the age of 80. Born on January 24, 1945, in Baltimore, Maryland, Dolores spent her early years surrounded by the care of her family, growing up in an environment that instilled in her the values she held to throughout her...
Alvina Teresa Reed (Bruzdzinski)
May 8, 2025
Alvina Teresa Reed (née Bruzdzinski), age 86, passed away on May 8, 2025, in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Born on February 25, 1939, in Baltimore, Maryland, Alvina was the daughter of James and Christine Bruzdzinski. Her early years in Baltimore laid the foundation for a life marked by compassion, dedication, and deep-rooted values that she carried with her throughout her journey.
Alvina built...
Pamela Ann McCracken
May 8, 2025
Pamela A. McCracken, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Born and raised in Maryland, Pam was a woman of deep faith and unwavering dedication to her community. She served for many years as the choir director at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, where her passion for music and spiritual devotion...
Mary L. Green
May 7, 2025
On May 7, 2025, Mary L. Green passed away. Belove wife of the late Frederick R. Green; devoted mother of Mary Jean McCarter and her husband Richard, the late Anna Renault, the late Frederick Richard Green, and James Francis Green and his wife Kathy; cherished grandmother of Christine M. Wheatley and her husband Franklin, Sue Ann Fryza and her husband...
Janice Marie Hunt
May 1, 2025
On May 1, 2025, Janice Marie Hunt passed away. Beloved wife of the late Larry Hunt Sr.; devoted mother of Larry Hunt Jr. and his wife April, and Sheila Tenney and her husband David; cherished grandmother of Hailey, Aubree, Lauren Puliti and her husband Emidio, and Eric Tenney and his wife Andrea; loving great-grandmother of Jacob and Olivia.
A graveside service...
Dorothy Eleanor Goeller
Apr 22, 2025
Dorothy “Dot” Eleanor Goeller, at age 94, passed away on April 22, 2025 in Middle River, MD. Born on November 6, 1930 to Norma and Roland Fowler, she was raised in Baltimore. Dot attended Clara Barton High School. At age 16, she married the love of her life, the late Kenneth Goeller, Sr. They spent their days on the water...
Mae Estelle Miller
Apr 18, 2025
Mae Estelle Miller (nee Amos)
August 9th,1921 ~ April 18th, 2025
Beloved wife of the late John A. Miller. Devoted mother of John Miller (Sandra), Paul Miller, Kenneth Miller, David Miller (Janet) and Pat Buerhaus (Len). Also survived by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P. A. at 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex at...
Karen Lorraine Nelka
Apr 18, 2025
On April 18, 2025 Karen Lorraine Nelka passed away. Devoted mother of Kimberly Nelka, and the late Jennifer Nelka; cherished grandmother of Lauren Bruzdzinski, David Wozniak II, and Joseph Wilcox; loving great-grandmother of Jemma Wimbush, and Rex Topi.
A private cremation was held. A memorial gathering will be held at the family-owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex,...
Irwin Leon Mullennax
Apr 15, 2025
Leon Mullennax died with his four-daughters present at home at the age of 90 on April 15, 2025.
He will be remembered as a warm and kind man who had a deep spiritual faith in God, he loved spending time with his family, traveling in his Class A, leading prayer before meals and camping especially at Pipe Stem State Park in...
Anthony Joseph Gibbs
Apr 11, 2025
On April 11, 2025, Anthony Joseph Gibbs passed away. Loving son of Betty Gibbs and the late Joe Gibbs; Dear father of Andrew and Ashley; Cherished brother of Carol Stumpf (Charles), Mike Gibbs (Debbie), Donna Nooft (Henry), Patti Christopher (Mark), David Gibbs (Denise) and Larry Gibbs (Joy). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.A private Cremation was held.A Memorial Service...
Janice Dawn Fryza
Apr 9, 2025
Jancie Dawn Fryza
May 25, 1967 ~ April 9, 2025
Beloved mother of Amber Fryza and her husband Jesse Rightnour and AJ Fryza. Devoted daughter of Frances Joyce Reed and the Late James Reed. Loving sister of James Reed Jr. and his wife Mary. Also survived by many loving family members and friends.
A private cremation was held.
A Celebration of Life will be...
Leo Arden Wilkinson
Apr 7, 2025
On April 7, 2025, Leo Wilkinson passed away surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Hazel Wilkinson; devoted father of Beverly Loukas and her husband Gus, Susan Beanland and her late husband Randy, and the late Donna Murray; cherished grandfather of Ian Beanland, Nita Beanland, Carter Zaloudek, Katerina Loukas, Eleni Rainier, Lisa Zaloudek, Vikki Simpson, Justin Murray,...
Jeanette Berdella Kennedy
Apr 6, 2025
On April 6, 2025, Jeanette Berdella Kennedy passed away. Beloved wife of the late Richard Daniel Kennedy; devoted mother of Deborah Kennedy, Charles Kennedy and his wife Matta, and Patricia McGee and her husband Roger; cherished grandmother of Lisa Kennedy, Nataya Kennedy, Jordan McGee, Brooke McGee, and the late Bryan James Kennedy. Jeanette was preceded in death by her siblings...
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