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Terzi, Laura A
Laura Anne Terzi died of cancer at her home on Feb. 9, 2010. She was 45.
The Baltimore native was the "cherished" daughter of Joseph & Delores
Terzi. She received "The Shining Star" award from Baltimore County for
her volunteering at the Eastwood Handicapped Dances for many years. Laura
hit her head on the TV in 1968 at the age of 4 and required an emergency
operation for a blood clot. She was in a coma and paralyzed, but she was
courageous and strong. She contracted small intestinal cancer in 2007
and went through chemo and did wonderfully. Never did she complain or
feel sorry for herself throughout her life. She was a member of Our Lady
of Hope Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, her brothers Joseph
C. II and John A. Terzi, their wives, a niece and four nephews, survive
her. Her family and friends were very important in her life. Memorial
contributions may be made to The Handicapped Dance of Eastwood, 7431 Poplar
Ave., Baltimore, MD 21224.
DeHart, Carlton F
On March 14, 2010, Carlton Freeman DeHart, 91, passed away at his home
in Joppa. Carlton is survived by his wife Eleanor V. (nee Taylor) DeHart
who he married 67 years ago. He was a resident of Wilson Point for 46
years before moving to their two-acre property in Joppa. He is also survived
by four daughters; Janet C. Meany and deceased former husband Jerry, Judith
C. Taylor and former husband Gary, Jane C. Channell and her husband Michael,
and Joyce C. Gerry and her husband Larry. Seven grandchildren and their
spouses and 14 great-grandchildren also survive him. He was predeceased
by one granddaughter, Gina Taylor. Carlton was born in Boonton, New Jersey
to the late Earl and Julia DeHart on Oct. 11, 1918. He moved to Middle
River in 1942 where he was employed by the Glenn L. Martin Company for
which he worked for 26 years. He was then employed by the Ward Machinery
Company until his retirement. He enjoyed traveling, stamp and coin collecting
and was an excellent woodworker. Interment services will be held in Boonton,
New Jersey at a later date. A memorial service is being planned to be
held in the near future at the Middle River Volunteer Fire Company hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Joppa Magnolia
Volunteer Fire Company or the American Heart Association.
Thon, Joseph J
On March 8, 2010, Joseph John Thon, III, beloved husband of Dawn Thon; devoted father of Joseph Thon, IV, and Kevin Thon; loving son of Joseph Thon, Jr., and Regina Bowser; step-son of Glenn Bowser; dear son-in-law of Russell and Norma Glashoff. Services held at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Ave. in Essex. Entombment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens.
Wellington, Joan R.
Joan Rose Vittek Wellington was born on July 7, 1937 to Joseph and Mary Vittek. She was 72. Her death was caused by a heart attack on March 9, 2010. Joan went to St. Wenceslaus and was a graduate of Catholic High School in 1955, was voted May Queen and worked at Western Electric. She married Oscar (Duke) Wellington in 1966. Survived by son Michael Wellington and wife Patricia; grandchildren Joseph, Robert and Shelby Wellington; brothers James and John Vittek; sister Patricia and many nieces and nephews. She was an avid fan of Elvis Presley, loving mother, grandmother and friend. A Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church on Pratt & Kane streets on Saturday, March 20 at 10 a.m.
Kuczinski, Sr., Robert J
. On March 9, 2010, Robert Joseph Kuczinski, Sr., beloved husband of Jewal Kuczinski (nee Borkoski); devoted father of Robert Kuczinski, Jr., Donna DiCerbo, Kimberly Atwell, Dawn Nadler, Anthony Kuczinski, Lisa Kuczinski and David Kuczinski; dear brother of John Kuczinski and his twin Jerry Kuczinski. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation held at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Ave. in Essex. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery.
Hudkins, Robert Lee
On February 19, 2010, Robert Lee Hudkins , beloved husband of the late Anastasia (nee Wasyzclak); devoted father of Gloria Jean Hudkins and Linda Goss and her husband Roni; loving grandfather of Nathan Goss from Flowery Branch, GA. Also survived by three great-grandchildren. Mr. Hudkins served in the U.S. Army during WWII. His family legacy included an uncle that help named and form the constitution for the state of West Virginia and has direct lineage to the Stewart family of Mary Queen Scots. A funeral service was held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Ave. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens.
Smith, Juanita
Essex resident Juanita Smith (nee Moore) died unexpectedly at her home on Feb. 27, 2010. She is survived by her husband Ray Smith and son Richard Fincham. She is also survived by her siblings: Richard Moore Jr., Patricia Butler, Gary Moore, Angela Randow, Michael Moore and Linda Walker. She was predeceased by parents Richard Moore, Sr., and Doris Moore and siblings Sharon Monk and David Moore.
Williams, Anna V.
On February 18, 2010, Anna V. Williams (nee Dawson), beloved wife of John G. Williams, Sr. and the late Edward H. Withrow, Sr.; devoted mother of Lisa A. Bauer and her husband Albert, Jr., Edward H. Withrow, Jr. and his wife Jackie, William J. Withrow and his wife Ami; stepmother of Rose Smith and Donald and John G. Williams, Jr.; dear sister of Albert and Sherman Dawson, Jr., Patricia Nemec and the late Lawrence, Charles, and James Dawson and Dorothy Bancoff; loving grandmother of Albert Bauer, III, Eric A. Bauer and his wife Shannon, Michael E. Bauer, Erin Withrow-Wolfe, Edward D., Alexander L. and Alyssa M. Withrow, Joshua and Debra Smith and Chelsie Williams. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Ave. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens.
Brady, Myrtle M.
On March 1, 2010, Myrtle May Brady (nee Bobart), beloved wife of the late Virgil Brady; devoted mother of Carolyn Fitch, James Brady and Frances Martin. Also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services held at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A. 1407 Old Eastern Ave. in Essex. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens.
Kiner , Frances V.
On February 20, 2010, Frances V. Kiner (nee Sherman) ,beloved wife of the late Jennings V. Kiner, and devoted mother of Judy A. Holman and James L. Kidwell. Also survived by two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Ave. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park.
Kroll , Joan T.
On February 17, 2010, Joan T. Kroll (nee Messenger), beloved wife of the late Irvin O. Kroll; devoted mother of Stephen I. Kroll and Jeffrey K. Kroll; dear sister of Joseph L. Messenger Jr. and the late Audrey Bowers and loving grandmother of Joshua Boyd, Benjamin, Emma, Ashley and Austin Kroll. Services held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Ave. Entombment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to St. Clare's Catholic Church.
Daley, James E.
On February 22, 2010, James E. Daley, beloved husband of Elizabeth Daley (nee Kraemer); devoted father of James E. Daley and his wife Audrey; brother of Paul Daley and his wife Joan; loving grandfather of Jennifer and Spencer Sowers, Samuel and Alyesa Daley and the late Brad Sowers; great-grandfather of Kailynne Boswell; uncle of Barbara Creek and the late Brian Daley. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and cousins. Funeral services held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Ave. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens.
Ashton, Constance L.
On February 14, 2010, Constance L. Ashton (nee Marvin), beloved wife of Richard E. Ashton; devoted mother of Richard E. Ashton Jr., Ronald K. Ashton and Constance L. Montgomery; loving daughter of Ruth Marvin and dear sister of Dale Marvin, Harold "Hal" Marvin, Judy Short and Patricia Douglas. Also survived by seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many other loving family members and friends. A memorial service was held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Ave. Interment private.
Thompson, Esther M.
On February 21, 2010, Esther M. Thompson (nee Keys), beloved wife of Marvin P. Thompson; devoted mother of David G. Robertson, Carol R. McGinn; dear sister of Marlene Barton, Arnold Keys, Annie Fay Spotts, and Paul Basham. Also survived by eight step-children, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Ave. Interment Oakvale Cemetery.
Marks, Kathryn A.
On February 9, 2010, Kathryn A. Marks (nee Andree), beloved wife of the late Alexander John Marks; devoted mother of John A. Marks Sr.; and loving grandmother of Joseph A., James A., and John A. Marks Jr., and Karen M. Gueiss. Also survived by six great-grandchildren. A Catholic Prayer Service was held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Ave. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery.
Nitkowski, Adrienne L.
On February 20, 2010, Adrienne L. Nitkowski, (nee Jagodzinski), beloved wife of the late Ralph P. Nitkowski; devoted mother of Thomas P. and Kathaleen A. and the late Dennis M. Nitkowski; dear sister of Edward and the late Daniel Jagodzinski; dear grandmother of Paul, Denise, Daniele. Visitation held at the Cvach /Rosedale Funeral Home, 1211 Chesaco Ave. Interment St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
April 19, 1966 - March 4, 2005 Our loving son, brother & father Donnie, I can't believe it's been five years since you were suddenly taken from us. "If tears could build a highway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again." I have a hole in my heart that will not mend; however, we go on the best we can, keeping the faith the family will be reunited in Heaven. We all love and miss you everyday. The boys are getting so big and through them we have a piece of you. When someone you love becomes a memory that memory becomes a treasure. You are always in our hearts 24/7.
Love forever,
Mom, Dad, Julie, Jacob, Cody & Chyrl.
Agdeppa, Alpha
On February 17, 2010, Alpha Agdeppa, beloved daughter of Jovita Aban Caab and the late Cleofas Contras Agdeppa; devoted sister of Armie A. Suares, Amado C. Adgeppa, Avenida A. Zambrano and Aires C. Agdeppa. Visitation held the Cvach /Rosedale Funeral Home, 1211 Chesaco Avenue.
Ferris, Jean D.
On February 23, 2010, Jean D. Ferris (nee Messer) beloved wife of the late Royce Clayton Ferris, is survived by her family R. Scott Ferris, Joseph R. Ferris and Caroline Weber, David L. Ferris, her grandsons David and Nicholas Ferris and her great-granddaughter Angelina. She is also survived by her sister Jackie Ambot, nieces, nephews and many close friends. Visitation held at Cvach/Rosedale Funeral Home, 1211 Chesco Ave. Entombment Garden of Faith Cemetery.
Wielepski, Frank
On February 18, 2010, Frank Wielepski, a merchant at Cross Street Market for many years; beloved husband of Patricia Wielepski (Pippi); devoted son of Veronica and the late Joseph Wielepski; dear brother of Joseph Wielepski, Stanley Wielepski and his wife Janet and Jeannette Fiedler and her husband James. Visitation held at Cvach/Rosedale Funeral Home, 1211 Chesco Ave. Entombment Garden of Faith Cemetery.
Ashton, Constance L
On February 14, 2010, Constance L. Ashton (nee Marvin) passed away. She was the beloved wife of Richard E. Ashton; devoted mother of Richard E. Ashton Jr., Ronald K. Ashton, and Constance L. Montgomery; loving daughter of Ruth Marvin and sister of Dale Marvin, Harold Marvin, Judy Short and Patricia Douglas. Also survived by seven immediate grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, any many other loving family members and friends.
Rutkowski, Paul W.
On February 12, 2010, Paul Walter Rutkowski, beloved husband of Catherine Louise Rutkowski (nee McElhatten); devoted father of Mark Rutkowski and his wife Tina, Eric Rutkowski and his wife Carrie; dear grandfather of Benjamin, Austin, Emma and Sawyer. Viewing held at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A. 1407 Old Eastern Ave. in Essex. Interment Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery.
Szewczyk, Walter S.
Walter Steve Szewczyk, formerly of Buffalo, NY passed away on January 22, 2010 at his home in Dundalk. He was the son of the late Bronco and Janice Yanich. Walter worked in the trucking business for over 30 years until his retirement in 2008. He is survived by children Charlie, Lacey, Thompson and Zachary Coyne; sister Mary Anne Heeb, two grandchildren, niece Cathy Kujawa and husband Daryl, nephew Kyle Larivey and his wife Jessica. A memorial service to celebrate Walter's life will be held at Inverness Presbyterian Church, 7909 Wise Ave. on March 6 at 11 a.m.
Schmitt, Esther M.
On January 29, 2010, Esther Margaret Schmitt (nee Wright), beloved wife of the late Melvin A. Schmitt; devoted mother of Donna M. Rolnick, Linda A. Burch, Robert J. Schmitt, Michael C. Schmitt and the late Carolyn Solovieff; loving grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of 15. Visitation at the Cvach/Rosedale Funeral Home, 1211 Chesaco Ave. Interment Moreland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to Catholic Charities or SPCA.
Neville, Jordan L.
On February 7, 2010, Jordan Lee Neville, beloved husband of the late Joyce Neville (nee Geaman); devoted father of Deborah Dandy, Robin Fitch, Tina Bargiband and the late Dale Wood; dear grandfather of Daniel, Sarah, Joshua, Emilee and the late Steve, Jr.; brother of Ann Quinn and Ruby Sturmer. Viewing held at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Ave. in Essex. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Cramer, Marie
On February 8, 2010; Marie Cramer (nee Orlando), beloved wife of Kenneth C. Cramer; devoted mother of Barbara Mae Walsh and her husband Richard, George G. Cramer and his wife Sue and Paul J. Cramer and his wife Beth; dear sister of Josephine Nigido; loving grandmother of David, Anthony, Colleen, Timothy, Brandy, Nicole and Megan and great-grandmother of Logan, Angelina, Vincent, Sophia and Nathaniel. Visitation at the Cvach/Rosedale Funeral Home, 1211 Chesaco Ave. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery.
Mitchell, Sr., Paul K
On February 1, 2010, Paul K. Mitchell, Sr., beloved husband of the late Elsie I. (nee Hall); devoted father of Paul K. Mitchell, Jr., Donnie L., Charlie C. and Dennis R. Mitchell, Deborah L. Heller, Daniel G. and the late Lonnie W. Mitchell; loving brother of Charlie Mae Earp, Audrey Smith and Irene Howard of Danville, VA, Mary Rippy of East Point, GA and James D. Mitchell of Danville, VA. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Viewing held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Ave. Interment Holly Hill Memorial Gardens.
Simpson, Bertha B.
On February 18, 2010, Bertha Binkowski Simpson, beloved mother of Jane Rogowski and her husband Lawrence, Bill Simpson, Tom Simpson and Larry Simpson; dear sister of Frank Binkowski. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Viewing held at the family owned Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., 1407 Old Eastern Ave. in Essex. Interment Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery.
Smith, Henry T.
Henry Thomas Smith, 28, passed away suddenly on Feb. 7, 2010. He was born on Jan. 1, 1982 and was a graduate of Kenwood High School in 2000. He will be missed and always be in the hearts of his friends and those who knew him best. He is survived by his daughter. May he finally find the peace that he longed for here on Earth. Goodbye, Henry from all your friends. We will never forget you.
Xintas, Mary L.
Mary was born in East St. Louis, Illinois to Daniel and Irene Bisbikis on February 24, 1922. She died on February 10, 2010. Mary and her family moved to Greece and moved back to the U.S. and settled in Weirton, WV. Mary met Anthony Xintas when she was 18 and married him two years later. They had their first child Irene a year after their marriage. The family moved to Baltimore (Greektown) and opened ABC market with Anthony's brother Steve. In 1948, they had their second child, Stephen. In 1967, Mary bought what is now The Triangle Tavern in Essex. She ran the tavern for the past 40 years until she became ill. Throughout the 40 years, she made many friends and had a huge impact on the people she knew. She was a breast cancer survivor, a strong supporter of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and also supported many other charities. She died two weeks short of her 88th Birthday. She is survived by her daughter Irene and her husband John Voxakis, her son Stephen Xintas and his wife Lynn, her sister Erma Morris from Georgia. She also had 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
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