Obituaries

Jan 9, 2022

Alfred William Rowland Jr.

"Bill"

June 26, 1931 to January 9, 2022

Alfred "Bill" Rowland Jr., age 90, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 9, 2022.

He worked hard his entire life to provide for his family....

Jan 5, 2022

On January 5, 2022; Theodore R. Focht. Beloved husband of the late Dolly Focht. 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 Tuesday  from 9 AM to 11 AM. Funeral services Tuesday...

Jan 3, 2022

Richard Gant

June 12, 1954 - January 3, 2022

On January 3, 2022, Richard Gant, beloved husband of Theresa Gant; devoted father of Valerie Birchfield and her husband Jerry, Katrina Szymanski and her husband Justin, Jennifer Deurer and her husband Dan, and Christopher Gabbert and...

Jan 2, 2022

Helen Joann Ritter

September 8, 1935 - January 2, 2022

On January 2, 2022, Helen Joann Ritter (nee Wolinski); beloved wife of the late Conrad Ritter; devoted mother of Nancy Cicere and her husband Al, Scott Ritter and his wife Maryjane, James Ritter, and Beverley...

2022

Angela Geraldine Wilbanks

September 15, 1934 ~ July 10, 2022

On July 10,2022 Angela Geraldine Wilbanks (nee Hunter), beloved wife of the late George W.  Wilbanks, Jr. Loving mother of Nancy Morales and Dave Wilbanks and his wife Donna; Cherished grandmother of Christina Blackman, Stephen Wilbanks, Richard...

2022

Richard William Nalls, Sr.

September 27th, 1939 ~ June 27th, 2022

On June 27th 2022, Richard William Nalls, Sr. Beloved husband of the late Norma Louise Nalls (Campbell). Beloved father of Richard Nalls Jr. and his wife Terry of Fallston MD, Robert Nalls and his wife Diana...

Dec 30, 2021

Ronald Eugene Brown

February 10, 1957 ~ December 30, 2021

Beloved husband of Lorraine Brown. Devoted father of Sarah Bartlett, Emily Kate Bensen and Ronald M. Brown. Loving grandfather of Jordon, Nick, Jackson, Amelia, Gary, Adam and Seth. Cherished son of Dolores Brown and the late Robert Brown. Dear...

Dec 29, 2021

Linda M. Sowa

September 15, 1947 to December 29, 2021

On Wednesday, December 29, 2021, Linda M. Sowa passed away peacefully. Loving wife of 55 years of Richard Sowa. Mother of Jeffrey Sowa. Sister of Darlene Riffe and her husband Gordon, and Brenda Pickering and her husband...

Dec 28, 2021

Hal Hunt Sr. "Boot"

September 6, 1931 to December 28, 2021

On Tuesday, December 28, 2021, Hal Hunt passed away peacefully. Beloved husband of the late Kathryne Hunt. Loving father of Hallie Kay Hunt-Conrad and her husband Raymond, Teresa Ledwell and her husband Ken, Patricia Smith and...

Dec 27, 2021

Edgar Henry Lauenstein

June 1, 1924 to December 27, 2021

On Monday, December 27, 2021, Edgar Henry Lauenstein passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Lauenstein. Loving father of Phyllis Kilduff and her late husband John. Cherished grandfather of Megan Boshoff and her husband...

Dec 26, 2021

Elizabeth Gurney

January 10, 1967 - December 26, 2021

On December 26th, 2021, Elizabeth Gurney (Bures), also known as Liz/ Lizzie to most, passed away at her home in Rosedale at the age of 54. She is survived by her husband,...

Dec 26, 2021

CIERA ANN WAUGH

July 16, 1994 to December 26, 2021

On Sunday, December 26, 2021, Ciera Ann Waugh passed away. Beloved daughter of Laura Taylor. Loving mother of Jayden Jeffries. Cherished sister of Tommylee Taylor and Austin Wilson. Ciera is also survived by...

Dec 26, 2021

Mildred Ann Kikas

December 12, 1946 to December 26, 2021

On Sunday, December 26, 2021, Mildred Ann Kikas passed away peacefully. Beloved former spouse of Michael Kikas Sr. Loving mother of Michael Andy Kikas Jr., Thomas Wayne Kikas, Marvin David Smith, Michelle Peggy Jean Oliver and her...

Dec 25, 2021

James Daniel Simmons

August 19, 1976 ~ December 25, 2021

Beloved father of Christopher Kurland, Cheyenne Simmons and Kain Simmons. Devoted son of Rev. Carl W. Simmons and Margaret Simmons. Loving brother of Wendy Vitale and her husband Ralph and the late Joy Simmons and William Simmons. Dear uncle...

Dec 23, 2021

Vivian Church McLean

June 14, 1917 ~ December 23, 2021

Beloved wife of the late Ray McLean. Devoted mother of Robert McLean and his late wife Barbara and Esther Kelley and her late husband Bill. Loving grandmother of Robert McLean, Jr. Joy Blickenstaff,...

Dec 23, 2021

On December 23, 2021; James Walker Edwards Sr., Beloved husband of Cynthia Leigh Edwards. Devoted father of James W. Edwards Jr., Christopher L. Evans, Nicki B. Bryant and Shannon C. Edwards. Cherished son of Dora V. Edwards and the late Julius James Edwards. Loving grandfather of James, Julia, Ava, Amaya, Sammy and Chloe. Also survived by 4 brothers and...

Dec 19, 2021

Howard V. French Sr.

September 26, 1941 to December 19, 2021

Retired Battalion Chief Howard V French Sr suddenly passed away to be with God on Sunday, December 19th; beloved husband of Irene French; devoted father of Lisa Cross & her husband Warren, Linda Ferger & her husband Mark,...

Dec 19, 2021

On December 19, 2021; Viola F. Weller. Beloved wife of the late Robert Weller. Devoted mother of Michael Weller, Gary Weller, Paul Weller and Pamela Graves. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Friends may call at the family owned  Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, P.A. 1407 Old Eastern Avenue Essex at Rt. 702 (Beltway exit 36)...

Dec 19, 2021

Hazel Marie Weber

January 25, 1933 - December 19, 2021

On December 19, 2021, Hazel Marie Weber, beloved wife of the late Henry Weber Jr.; devoted mother of John C. Berkenkemper and his wife Gina; cherished grandmother of John H. Berkenkemper, and Jennifer Berkenkemper; dear...

Dec 18, 2021

Bernard J. Wodarczyk

August 27, 1933 - December 18, 2021

On December 18, 2021, Bernard J. Wodarczyk; beloved husband of Elizabeth Wodarczyk; devoted father of Steve Wodarczyk and his wife Terry, Sharon Long and her husband JR, Joanne McBride and her...