Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Essex, MD and surrounding areas
Pastor Johnnie W. Brewer
Jan 1, 2021
On January 1st, 2021 Pastor Johnnie W. Brewer of New Life Baptist Church in White Marsh, MD; Beloved husband of Sherri Brewer; Devoted father of Sarah Champ and husband Timothy, Joshua Brewer and Wife Darci and Tirzah Brewer; Cherished grandfather of Aubri, Alissa, Natalie, Landon, Caleb, Jonathan, Grace and Hope; Loving son of Peggy Brewer and the late...
Nellie Baumgart (Marsh) Reavis
Dec 27, 2020
Nellie Baumgart Reavis
May 3, 1929 - December 27, 2020
On December 27, 2020, Nellie Reavis (nee Marsh), beloved wife of the late Walter Frederick "Fritz" Baumgart and the late Carl Hoover Reavis; devoted mother of the late Walter Baumgart, and the late Linda Baumgart...
Barbara Ann Instone
Dec 25, 2020
Barbara Ann Instone
June 1, 1957 - December 25, 2020
On December 25, 2020, Barbara Ann Instone, cherished partner of Janet Knight and her son Gary Blankenship, and his children Courtney Godwin, Gabby Blankenship, Jillie Blankenship, and Lindsey Blankenship, and her son the late Casey...
Mary Marucci
Dec 21, 2020
On December 21, 2020, Mary F. Marucci
Mary was raised in a large Italian family with five brothers and two sisters in Highlandtown, Baltimore, Maryland. She was married to John Marucci for 52 years until his passing in 2008.
Mary was endeared by her...
Rose (Pastore) Fuxman
Dec 20, 2020
Fuxman, On December 20, 2020; Rose Fuxman. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Fuxman. Devoted mother of the late Geraldine M. Stinebaugh. Also survived by a host of loving Grandchildren,great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Services private.

Charles F. Lloyd, Jr.
Dec 18, 2020
On December 18th, 2020 Charles F. Lloyd Jr.; Beloved husband of Lucille Lloyd; Loving father of Fred Lloyd, Wayne Lloyd, Elaine Wykle, Tina Lloyd, Lisa Lloyd, the late Gail Lloyd and the late Blaine Lloyd; Cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; Dear brother of 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Also survived by nieces and nephews....
Doris Katherine Rathell
Dec 17, 2020
In the early hours of December 17, 2020, Doris Katherine Wood Rathell, just five days shy of her 100th birthday, passed peacefully at the home of her daughter Joyce Rathell Murray in Cumberland, MD.
She is now reunited with her beloved husband Harry M. Rathell who passed in January 1975. Doris is preceded in...
Olive Elaine Sharpley
Dec 17, 2020
On December 17th, 2020 Olive E. Sharpley; Loving mother of Connie Bowers and Joyce Fazenbaker; Cherished grandmother of Kevin Bowers and wife Lauren and Victoria Fazenbaker & William Thornton Sr.; Dear great grandmother of William Thornton Jr., Warren Thornton, Logan Bowers and Wrenzo Thornton; Devoted sister of Lillian Hernandez-Hart.
Friends may call at family...
Marilyn M. Davis
Dec 16, 2020
On December 16th, 2020 Marilyn M. Davis; Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Davis, Sr.; Loving mother of Robert C. Davis, Jr. and wife Karen, Bettie Lantz and husband Robert, Dale Davis and wife Catherine and Pamela McCracken; Cherished grandmother of Melissa, Robert III, Jason, Danielle, Jennifer, Max and the late Mary Grace; Dear great-grandmother of 11...
Robert Leroy Hadel, Sr.
Dec 16, 2020
On December 16th, 2020 Robert Leroy Hadel, Sr.; Beloved husband of Bernice Maxie Hadel; Devoted father of Daniel John Hadel and his wife Deborah, and the late Robert Leroy Hadel Jr.; Cherished grandfather of Pamela Lynn Hubbard, Melissa Ann Hadel, and Allison Mae Hadel; Dear great-grandfather of Christopher George Kalwa Jr., and Brodie Michael Cooper.
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Vernon George Diggs
Dec 15, 2020
On December 15th, 2020 Vernon George Diggs; Beloved husband of the late Clotilda Diggs; Devoted father of Michael Diggs and Leonard Diggs. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
A graveside service will take place in Maryland Veterans Cemetery Crownsville.
Doris Reinhold Hessenauer
Dec 14, 2020
Doris Reinhold Hessenauer
November 8, 1934 - December 14, 2020
On December 14, 2020, Doris R. Hessenauer (nee Reinhold), beloved wife of Kenneth William Hessenauer; devoted mother of Andrew Hessenauer and his wife Diane, and Martha Matzinger and her husband Ezra; cherished grandmother of Danille...
Sue V. (Harper) Quinlin
Dec 12, 2020
Sue V. Quinlin
March 25, 1926 - December 12, 2020
On December 12, 2020, Sue V. Quinlin (nee Harper); beloved wife of the late Kenneth Quinlin; devoted mother of Wyatt Quinlin and his wife Patricia, Shirley Bauer and her late husband Norman, Betty Stahl and...
Owen Murphy Mattingly
Dec 11, 2020
Owen Murphy Mattingly
April 30, 1928 - December 11, 2020
Owen Murphy Mattingly, called “Murf” by his friends and family, was born on April 30, 1928. He grew up in rural Appalachia, in Garrett County, Maryland, during the Great Depression. His parents, Owen and Clema...
Robert Franklin Harris Sr.
Dec 11, 2020
Robert Franklin Harris Sr.
May 30, 1936 - December 11, 2020
On December 11, 2020, Robert Franklin Harris Sr., beloved husband of the late Carol Lee Harris (nee Henderson); devoted father of Robert F. Harris Jr. and his wife Laura, and Dee Hepburn and her...
Garlin Ray Hobson Sr.
Dec 11, 2020
Garlin Ray Hobson Sr.
March 16, 1930 - December 11, 2020
Garlin Ray Hobson, Sr., 90 years old passed away peacefully on December 11, 2020 after a 19 month decline in health due to Alzheimer’s. He was born in Grassy Creek, NC and raised...
James F. Ryder,Sr.
Dec 10, 2020
On December 10th, 2020 James F. Ryder, Sr.; Beloved husband of Donna L. Ryder (Nee Johnson) of 63 years. Loving father of Linda Hanzlik and husband Bill, James Ryder, Jr. and wife Bernadette, Sharon Weber and husband Kevin, Gina Ryder and the late Teddy Ryder; Cherished grandfather of 11 grandchildren; Dear great grandfather of 4 great grandchildren; Devoted...
Carole Ledford
Dec 9, 2020
On December 9th, 2020 Carole Jean Ledford; Loving mother of Christine Yost and her husband Richard; Cherished grandmother of Brittany, Megan Rose and her husband Paul, Jonathan, Megan Lynn, Tyler and Molly; Devoted GiGi of Gideon, Esther, Sarahbeth, Isaiah, Levi and Sophie; Dear sister of Ronald Mason. Also survived by a host of loving family and friends. ...
Kenneth W. Campbell Jr.
Dec 8, 2020
Kenneth W. Campbell
September 4, 1940 - December 8, 2020
On December 8, 2020, Kenneth W. Campbell Jr., beloved husband of Joan Campbell (nee Tucker); devoted father of Michele Sann and her husband Brian, and the late Michael Campbell; cherished grandfather of Amanda Campbell, Samantha...
Bruce O'Connor
Dec 3, 2020
On December 3rd, 2020 Bruce O'Connor; Loving brother of Kitty Gardner; Devoted uncle of Mark Akers, Carla Fike and Joe Akers; Dear uncle to many great nieces & great nephews. Also survived by Stacey Donati, Mallory Simmont and Joan O'Connor.
Services Private.
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