Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Essex, MD and surrounding areas
Barbara Hall
May 24, 2026
On May 24th, 2026 Barbara Hall passed away. Beloved wife of John Hall; Loving mother of Candice Werrell and Tony Hall along with his wife Danielle. Cherished mommom of Brendon, Miranda, Jackson, and Paxton; Dear sister of Harry Culpepper and Emily “Sue” Walker. She was proceeded in death by her parents Jack and Nona Culpepper. She was affectionately known as...
Dennis Andrew Knopp
May 20, 2026
On May 20th, 2026 Dennis Andrew Knopp passed away. Beloved husband of Sherry; Loving father of Danielle and her husband Tony; Cherished Pop of Brendon and Miranda; Dear Brother of Dale Bisesi, Linda Barrel, Kimberly Schmidt, and the late Stephen Walter along with all their families. Also survived by many loving family and friends.
Friends may call at family owned Bruzdzinski...
Chuck D. Vipperman, Jr.
May 18, 2026
On May 18, 2026, Chuck D. Vipperman, Jr. passed away. Beloved husband of 57 years to Diane Vipperman; devoted father of the late Jefrey and the late Mark Vipperman; cherished grandfather of Matthew, Ryan, Joshua, and Elizabeth Vipperman; dear brother of the late Gordon Vipperman; loving son of the late Patricia and Clarence Vipperman, Sr. Also survived by his Crescent...
Joan Elaine Hardester
May 13, 2026
On May 13, 2026, Joan Elaine Hardester passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Christopher Columbus Hardester; devoted mother of Deborah Ann Coleman and her late husband David Gould, Christopher Guy Hardester and his fiancée Margaret Eshman, Douglas Keith Hardester, Linda Kosko, and Beverly Holt and her husband Terry; cherished grandmother of Richard, Christopher,...
Dorothy Elizabeth Davis
May 12, 2026
On May 12th, 2026 Dorothy Elizabeth Davis passed away. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Dilley and the late Joseph Davis; Loving mother of Janet Davis; cherished grandmother of Carrie Billman and her husband Daniel and Brad Davis; doting great-grandmother of Ryan Billman and Nicholas Billman; Loving daughter of the late August and Magdalena Kafer; dear sister of the late...
Mathilda Alvina Miller
May 11, 2026
Mathilda Alvina Miller (affectionately known as Aunt Till or Tilly), a beloved soul whose generous spirit and fierce love touched the hearts of all who knew her, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at 104 years old. Born on June 29, 1921, in Maryland, Mathilda’s life was a testament to dedication, warmth, and devotion — qualities that defined every...
Norma Parlett
May 11, 2026
On May 11, 2026, Norma Jene Parlett passed away. Beloved wife of John Parlett; devoted mother of Karen Hutson and her husband Jim, and Laura Ellison; cherished grandmother of Brandon Hutson and his wife Amanda, Travis Hutson and his wife Alissa, Tyler Hutson and his wife Svetlana, Chelsea Ghent and her husband Tyler, and Cody Ellison; doting great-grandmother of Harper,...
Paula J Miller
May 4, 2026
On May 4th, 2026, Paula Miller passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus. Beloved wife of Kevin Miller; Loving mother of Lindsey Jennings and her husband Brandon and Jill Volz and her husband Ed; Cherished grandmother of Emma, Chelsey, Rowan and Damon; Dear sister of Frank Toledo and the late Steve Toledo Jr.; Cherished Daughter of the late Steve...
David A. Boemmel
Apr 30, 2026
On April 30, 2026, David Boemmel passed away. Devoted father of Daniel Boemmel and Chris Boemmel; cherished grandfather of Justin and Ashley Boemmel; and beloved extended family member of Nikkii Goff and her children Christian Bennett and Riley Goff. David was preceded in death by his parents, the late Andrew and Mary Boemmel, and other siblings. David Boemmel will forever...
Matthew Jon Lohr
Apr 30, 2026
Matthew Jon Lohr, age 57, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Chantele Lohr of Forest Hills, New York; his parents, Joan and Edward Lohr of Grand Rapids, Michigan; his brother, Garret Lohr and wife Michelle of Ada, Michigan; and his sister, Carrie Lohr Hendricks and husband Scott Hendricks...
Lawrence Philip Friedel
Apr 29, 2026
On April 29th, 2026 Lawrence Philip Friedel passed away.
Loving Brother of Martin Friedel and his wife Patricia: Cherished Uncle of Ryan Friedel and his wife Sharon, and Alex Friedel. Also survived by a host of loving family and friends. A private cremation was held.
Dorothy Hanes
Apr 27, 2026
Dorothy “Dottie” / “Dot” May Hanes
Dorothy “Dottie” / “Dot” May Hanes passed away on April 27, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply and countless memories that will be cherished forever. She was the heart of her family — caring, strong, generous, and always happiest when surrounded by the people she loved most.
Dottie shared a loving life with...
Kathryn Lee Gabrish
Apr 27, 2026
On April 27, 2026, Kathryn Lee Gabrish passed away. Beloved wife of James Gabrish Jr.; devoted mother of Ryan Darmsteadt and his companion Melissa Harman, Rachel Riveira, and Brad Gabrish and his wife Danielle; cherished grandmother of Braxton, Jacy, Maeley, James, Kirsten, Harper, Bailey, Mason, and Brayden. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends.
Friends may call at...
Christopher Moore
Apr 24, 2026
On April 24th, 2026, Christopher Moore passed away. Beloved son of Eddie Moore and Pamela Moore; Cherished brother of Amanda Moore. Also survived by many loving family and friends.Friends may gather for burial in Holly Hill Memorial Gardens on Tuesday April 28th, 2026 at 10:30 AM.
Larry Wayne Seymour
Apr 19, 2026
On April 19, 2026, Larry Wayne Seymour passed away. He is survived by his father Mr. Everett Seymour and his wife Andrea Witten, and her daughter, Savannah Witten; his mother, Ms. Nancy Nicora and her companion Keith Frederick. He is also survived by his partner, Ms. Jaime Beaumier, his chosen daughter Mara Jade Beaumier, and his treasured godson Kristopher Lurz,...
Brenda Suzan McGonigal
Apr 19, 2026
Brenda McGonigal, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 19, 2026. She was born on March 19, 1948, in Salisbury, North Carolina, to Granville and Catherine Ballard.
Brenda shared nearly 50 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Harry McGonigal. Together they built a life centered around family, love, and unwavering commitment. Their partnership...
Katherine Annette Simmons
Apr 19, 2026
On April 19, 2026, Katherine Annette Simmons passed away. Beloved wife of James Simmons; devoted mother of Theresa Fraley; cherished grandmother of Raven Gillespie, Andrew Gillespie, Jacqueline Fraley, and Gabrielle Martin; dear sister of Leola Peltzer, the late Charlotte Hennegan, the late Lawrence Bauernshub, and the late Patricia Bauernshub. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, other loving family members,...
Robert Paul Lantz
Apr 18, 2026
Robert (Bob) Paul Lantz passed away peacefully at home on April 18th, with the love of his life, Bettie, by his side. In January, he and his beloved wife, Bettie Louise, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary-- a true reflection of a lifetime of love, commitment, and partnership.
Bob lived his life in Essex, graduating from Kenwood High School. He dedicated his...
Frank Everett Branamen, Sr.
Apr 15, 2026
On April 15th, 2026 Frank Everett Branamen, Sr. Beloved husband of Patricia M. Branamen. Devoted father of Chaplain Branamen, Paula Palmere (Dean), Brian Carnohan (Jasmina), Denise Carnohan, Donald Carnohan (Sally), Frank Carnohan and the late Frank E. Branamen, Jr. Also survived by his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Private Cremation was held.
Wayne David Heselbach
Apr 10, 2026
On April 10th, 2026, Wayne David Heselbach passed away; beloved Uncle of Lauren Foley and her husband Ronald and Nathan Heselbach and his wife Olivia; cherished Great Uncle to Alden Foley, Vivian Foley, Nora Heselbach and Bennett Heselbach; Reunited in heaven with his loving parents, Lorraine and Norwood Heselbach Sr. and his dear brothers, Brian Heselbach and Norwood Heselbach Jr.
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