Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Essex, MD and surrounding areas

Terry Jay Melton, Sr.

Terry Jay Melton, Sr.

Nov 8, 2018

"On the eighth of November, 2018, Terry Jay Melton, Sr passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Middle River, MD at the age of 60. Born the eldest son of Charles and Frances Melton (nee Tomak) in February 1958, Terry grew up with two sisters Vicki and Rhonda and a brother, Dan in...

David Hanks Carper

David Hanks Carper

Nov 7, 2018

On November 7th, 2018

David Hanks Carper

Beloved husband of Maureen Carper. Devoted father of Michelle Cassel and her husband Thomas. Loving grandfather of Rhiannon Carper and Thomas Cassel Jr. Dear brother in law of Shirley Justice and Peter Elmos and his wife Patricia.  Also survived by his mother in law,...

Colleen Ann (Shaw)  Weitzel

Colleen Ann (Shaw) Weitzel

Nov 6, 2018

On November 6th, 2018 Colleen Ann Weitzel; Beloved wife of the late William Weitzel; Loving mother of Charlotte Hess, Tina Wieteha and her husband Henry and the late Bonnie Amos; Cherished grandmother of 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Also survived by 2 sisters.

A graveside service will be on Saturday, November 10th at...

Gary Brent Michael Mairose

Gary Brent Michael Mairose

Nov 5, 2018

On November 5th, 2018

Gary Brent Michael Mairose

Beloved companion of Rose Swift. Devoted father of Tammy Lancetta and her husband Nicholas and Tina Mairose and her fiancé Norman. Loving step father of the late Robert Swift....

Doris Agnes (Mclaughlin)  Zepp

Doris Agnes (Mclaughlin) Zepp

Nov 3, 2018

On November 3rd, 2018

Doris Agnes Zepp (nee McLaughlin)

Beloved wife of the late Theodore Richard Zepp. Devoted mother of Barbara R. Kisielewski and her husband Tony,  Nancy L. Kiefner and her loving companion Joe, Lisa A. Zepp-Cassizzi and her husband Michael. Dear grandmother of...

Debra Jane (Malloy)  Snyder

Debra Jane (Malloy) Snyder

Nov 1, 2018

On November 1st, 2018 Debra Jane Snyder; Beloved wife of Donald Snyder; Loving mother of Tina Snyder, Kelly O'Connell, Joe Snyder and the late Donald Snyder IV, Cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; Dear sister of Mike Malloy. Also survived by her aunt Bessie Burnette.

Friends may call at the family...

Stacie Renee Langstrom

Stacie Renee Langstrom

Oct 31, 2018

On October 31, 2018 Stacie Renee Langstrom; Loving Daughter of Ronald and Martha Langstrom.

Cremation services private.

Clifford Zane O'Connell

Clifford Zane O'Connell

Oct 31, 2018

On October 31st, 2018 Clifford Zane O’Connell; Beloved husband of Elsie O’Connell; Loving father of Myron L. O’Connell, Clifford A. O’Connell and his wife Debbie, Jill Maule and her husband Jeff and Gail Holt and her husband Bill; Cherished grandfather of Jacob, Jobe, Nicole, Ryan, Andy, Jillian and Shelbi. Also survived by 5 great grandchildren. ...

Hassell Golden Vass

Hassell Golden Vass

Oct 30, 2018

On October 30, 2018; Hassell Golden Vass, SSG, born July 10, 1922, in Carroll, County, VA. After 18 years on the farm, he moved to Baltimore, MD to work at Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Company. He was drafted in December 1942 and went to Ft. Meade, MD staging area, then transferred to Ft. Bliss, TX for basic training....

Judy Elizabeth (Murray)  Myers

Judy Elizabeth (Murray) Myers

Oct 30, 2018

On October 30th, 2018

Judy E. Myers (nee  Murray)

Beloved wife of the late Charles David Myers, Sr. Devoted mother of Michael Myers and Tina Marmion and her husband Orion. Loving grandmother of Somer Marmion, Lexi Marmion, Madison Myers and Mckenna Myers. Dear sister of Robert Murray and his wife Evelyn...

Daniel Anthony Hengemihle

Daniel Anthony Hengemihle

Oct 30, 2018

On October 30, 2018: Daniel Anthony Hengemihle. Beloved husband of the late Catherine Hengemihle. Devoted father of Nancy Lee Zellinger and her husband Vincent and the late Pamela Ann Hengemihle. Loving grandfather of Andrew V. Zellinger and his wife Jennifer and Gregory A. Zellinger and his wife Jamie. Dear great grandfather of Owen, Addison. and Isabella Zellinger. Loving brother...

Shirley Mae (Sullivan)  Gelhard

Shirley Mae (Sullivan) Gelhard

Oct 28, 2018

On October 28th, 2018 Shirley Mae Gelhard; Beloved wife of the late Newman Lester Gelhard; Loving mother of Lori Harden, Linda Fink and Christina Barr and her husband Thomas; Cherished grandmother of Sherri Harden, Mike Harden and Jennifer Barr; Dear great grandmother of Michael B. Harden Jr., Nathan Lee Harden and Courtney Harden; Devoted sister of Carl Sullivan,...

Mary Ann (Demers)  Dorffner

Mary Ann (Demers) Dorffner

Oct 27, 2018

On October 27, 2018: Mary Ann Dorffner, Beloved wife of Marvin D. Dorffner. Devoted mother of Kimberly A. Dorffner and George S. Dorffner. Loving grandmother of George E. Gerecht and Anthony S. Gerecht. Cherished daughter of George M. Demers Jr. Dear sister of George M. Demers III.

Friends may call at the Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., 1407...

Carol May (Steinke)  Besnoska

Carol May (Steinke) Besnoska

Oct 25, 2018

On October 25th, 2018

Carol May Besnoska (nee Steinke)

Beloved wife of the late William Mizell Sr. Devoted mother of William Mizell Jr., Melinda Mizell, Donna Thompson, Bonnie Levin and her husband Harris and the late Roy Allen Mizel and his wife Cindy. Also survived...

Darryll Brian Melton, Sr.

Darryll Brian Melton, Sr.

Oct 23, 2018

On October 23rd, 2018

Darryll Brian Melton Sr.

Beloved son of Retha Melton and the late Clarence Melton. Devoted father of Darryll “Brian” Melton Jr. and Ireland Melton-Kelly. Loving significant other of Katie Boytim. Dear brother of Peggy Hardy and her...

William Dewayne Simpson

William Dewayne Simpson

Oct 23, 2018

On October 23rd 2018,

William DeWayne Simpson

Beloved husband of JoAnn Simpson. Loving father of Michelle Chmielewski. Cherished grandfather of Brandi Hunsaker, James Chmielewski, Tyler Chmielewski.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday October 27th 2018 at 11:00 AM in Belair...

Catherine E. Ford

Catherine E. Ford

Oct 22, 2018

On October 22, 2018 Catherine E. Ford; beloved wife of the late Robert A. Ford. Devoted mother of Robert E. Ford Sr., Thomas E. Ford, Stanley J. Ford and Glenn R. Ford. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Friends may call at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Avenue Essex...

Oliver "Al" Burton Jost

Oliver "Al" Burton Jost

Oct 18, 2018

On October 18th, 2018

Oliver “AL” Burton Jost

Beloved fiancé of Regina Gephardt. Devoted father of Steven Jost and his wife Catherine, David Jost and Edward Jost. Loving grandfather of Kristine Jost, Daniel Jost, Lauren Jost, Matthew Jost, Kaylle Jost and Ryan Jost. Dear brother of Judy...

Robert Frank Gross

Robert Frank Gross

Oct 16, 2018

On October 16th, 2018

Robert Frank Gross

Beloved father of Christine Appel and her husband Joseph and Janice Johnson and her husband William (Buzz). Devoted grandfather of Amanda Sanft and her husband Robert, Brendan Johnson and the late Matthew Wolfe. Loving brother of David Gross and his wife Terrie,...

Lowell Carson Martin

Lowell Carson Martin

Oct 14, 2018

On October 14th, 2018

Lowell Carson Martin

Beloved husband of Trudy Elaine Martin. Devoted father of Sonja M. Keil, Craig C. Martin and his wife Kirsten Peruzovic and Forest C. Martin. Loving grandfather of Zachary L. Keil, Ophelia E. Martin and Alice R. Martin. Dear great grandfather of Aiden Seems.

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