Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Essex, MD and surrounding areas
Paul Hugh Watson
Feb 23, 2026
2/4/1946 ~ 02/23/2026
Devoted son of the late Morgan and Wilhelmina Watson. Predeceased by his siblings; Richard Watson, Kathy Worley (Philip) and Claire Tolbert (John). Loving uncle of John Tolbert (Tori), the late Brian Tolbert, Lauren Tolbert, the late Melanie Worley and Amber Worley. Dear great uncle of Brandon Tolbert, Andrew Tolbert, Mya Tolbert, Caden Tolbert, Logan Tolbert, Liam Tolbert, Nicholas...
Ada Dorothy Szymanski
Feb 22, 2026
On February 22nd, 2026, Ada Dorothy Szymanski passed away peacefully. A Baltimore resident most of her life, she was 101 years of age. She was known fondly as Dorothy or Dottie to those closest to her. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward John Szymanski and a devoted mother to her six children: David (deceased), Mary Diane Kotula,...
Ethel Virginia Cedrone
Feb 22, 2026
Ethel Virginia Cedrone, 85, of Baltimore, MD, passed away on February 22.
Born on October 8, 1940, in Phoenix, MD, she was the beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Ethel (Brown) Burk. She was the devoted wife of the late Henry Cedrone. Ethel was the loving mother of Debbie Johansen (Don), Peggy Kohler (Tim), and Barbara Smith (Rick). She was...
Releford "Ralph" Brown
Feb 22, 2026
On February 22, 2026, Releford "Ralph" Brown passed away surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Beulah Marie Brown; devoted father of Tina Sutherland and her husband Roland, and Penny McCray and her husband Bill; cherished grandfather of Kristin Sutherland, and Roland Sutherland, Jr.; doting great-grandfather of Kylie Coyle, Eli Sutherland, and Azlynn Yeager; dear brother of...
Lonnie F. Lynn
Feb 21, 2026
On February 21.2026, Lonnie F. Lynn passed away. Beloved significant other of Vejay Odie; cherished stepfather of Mark and Paul Odie; loving son of the late Earl and Emagean Lynn; dear friend of Rick and Barbara Irby.
A private cremation was held.
Phyllis Lee Warnecker
Feb 17, 2026
On February 17th, 2026 Phyllis Lee Warnecker passed away. Beloved mother of Joseph Warnecker and his wife Lisa, and Cindy Little. Loving Grandmother of Sarah Majeed and Mike Warnecker; Cherished Great Grandmother of Aayan (AJ) Majeed. Dear Sister of the late Ken Anderson and his wife Beverly. Also survived by a host of loving family and friends.On Thursday, February 26th,...
Emilie Mary Dunn
Feb 16, 2026
Emilie Mary Dunn (née Bochenek), a loving mother, grandmother, and devoted friend, passed away in Melbourne, Florida, on February 16, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was strong‑willed, thoughtful, and deeply passionate about the people and world around her.
She was the daughter of Casimir J. Bochenek and Emilie A. Bochenek, both of whom preceded her in death, along with her...
Teresaanna Cadd
Feb 15, 2026
On February 15, 2026, Teresaanna Cadd passed away. Beloved wife of the late James W. Cadd; devoted mother of Jim Cadd (Becky), and Joe Cadd (Christy); devoted grandmother of Jake, Riley, and Josie Cadd; loving daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Wrzesien; dear sister of Frances Wrzesien.
Friends may call at the family-owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, 1407 Old Eastern Avenue,...
Wallace H. Hossbach
Feb 15, 2026
On February 15, 2026. Wallace H. Hossbach passed away. Beloved husband of the late Anna Hossbach; devoted father of the late Carol Nori, and the late Gerald Wallace; dear grandfather of Karen Nori, Kenneth Wallace, and Nancy Bultman. Also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.
Friends may call at the family-owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., 1407...
James E. Burton, Sr.
Feb 11, 2026
On February 11, 2026, James E. Burton , Sr. passed away. Beloved husband of the late Jean Rae Burton; devoted father of Pamela Burton, James E. Burton, Jr. and his wife Linda, and Bart Burton, Sr. and his wife Debbie. Also survived by four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and a host of other loving family members and friends.
The family invites everyone...
Peggy Jean Miller
Feb 9, 2026
On February 9, 2026 Peggy J. Miller passed away. Beloved wife of the late Junior Miller. Also survived by a host of loving family and friends. A private cremation was held.
Bonnie Lou Buck
Feb 8, 2026
On February 7, 2026, Bonnie Lou Buck passed away. Beloved wife of the late Leo "Drew" L. Buck; devoted mother of Leo A.A. Buck, and Heather, David, and Lacey Hartman; dear sister of George Alban, and the late Tammy Alban. Also survived by nine grandchildren, and many other loving family members and friends.
A private cremation was held.
Henry "Buzz" Rackl, Jr.
Feb 7, 2026
Henry "Buzz" Rackl, Jr., age 81, passed away on February 7, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. Born on March 7, 1944, in the same city he would call home throughout his life, Buzz left behind a legacy of dedication, camaraderie, and service.
Buzz graduated from Kenwood High School in 1964. A decade later, he answered a calling to public service by graduating...
Dolores Marie Wagner
Feb 7, 2026
On February 7, 2026, Dolores Marie Wagner passed away. Beloved wife of the late Frank Wagner, Jr.; devoted mother of Patricia Tommasello (Tony), and the late Cynthia Wrightson; cherished grandmother of Nicolas Tommasello (Anna), Stephanie Tommasello, Cristina McKay (Scott), and Erin Wrightson; doting great-grandmother of Lucas, Maria, and Philip Tommasello, and Madelyn, and Ryan McKay; loving sister of Franklin Clarke...
Russell Edward Manuel, Jr.
Feb 5, 2026
Russell Edward Manuel, Jr, 89, of Essex, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, at Stella Maris Hospice, surrounded by his family.Russ was born on August 19, 1936, in Shady Valley, TN. He moved to Maryland when he was 15, but people always knew his southern roots because his accent never left.
Russ was a proud veteran of the United...
Don Edward McCall
Feb 4, 2026
On February 4th, 2026 Don Edward McCall passed away. Don was a sweet, gentle loving man who surely will be missed. Beloved husband of the late Brigitte McCall; Loving brother of James David McCall Jr. and his wife Millie, Joyce Faye Bialozynski and her husband Bob, Shirley Harman and her husband Frank, Dennis Ray Call and his wife Flocerfina, and...
Kenneth Michael Danneman, Jr.
Feb 1, 2026
On February 1, 2026, Kenneth Michael Danneman, Jr. passed away. Beloved husband of Colleen Danneman.
A Memorial Service will be held at Epic Church, 1710 Delvale Road, Dundalk, Maryland 21222, on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM. A private cremation was held.
Eric Ramon Carl
Jan 27, 2026
Born: October 30, 1936
Died: January 27, 2026
Eric Ramon Carl was born in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, in 1936 and moved to Baltimore with his parents at the age of four. He graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 1955 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Johns Hopkins University in 1962.
Eric enjoyed a diverse career path,...
Kenneth Richard Morrison
Jan 24, 2026
On January 24, 2026, Kenneth Richard Morrison passed away. Beloved wife of Robin Morrison; devoted father of Stephanie Costin and her husband Tim, and Becky Roggio and her husband Joe; cherished grandfather of Tim Costin II, Sarah Costin, and Dahlia Roggio; loving great-grandfather of Sophia Costin; dear brother of Larry, Darlene, Joyce, and Bill. Also survived by a host of...
John Keith Smoot
Jan 23, 2026
On January 23, 2026, John Keith Smoot passed away. Beloved husband of Denise Smoot; dear brother of Tommy Smoot; loving son of the late Donald Smoot, Sr. and the late Kathleen Smoot. Also survived by a host of other loving family members and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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