All Obituaries

On September 22, 2018 Howard "Bunk" Ignatius Crew, who was a member of the Maryland Free-State Treasure Club; devoted husband of Shirley A. Crew (nee Tosh); beloved father of Manuel W. Crew and the late Howard M. Crew. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Thursday at 10 am. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9 pm. Interment at West Nottingham Cemetery, Colora,...

On September 22, 2018 Joe "Sonny' Donald Pennington devoted husband of Vivetta Mae (nee Wilfong); beloved father of Joe Junior Pennington and his wife Darlene, Billy Bruce Pennington and Rhoda Ann Megee and her husband Jim; loving "Pap" of Bruce and Jessica; cherished "Pap-Pap" Bradley and Brayson; dear brother of Forrest Pennington and his wife Patty, Roy Pennington and his wife Orfie, the late Dale Pennington and Nancy Pennington; loving step "Pap" of...

On September 21, 2018 Richard P. Heaps loving husband of the late Lois Jennell Heaps (nee Akers); devoted father of Ryan S. Heaps and his wife Loren; dear brother of the late Thomas Heaps and Mary Dawson; loving grandfather of Dominic P. Heaps. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 10003 Bird River Road on Tuesday at 11am. Visiting hours held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Monday from 3-5...

On September 21, 2018 Joseph "Joey" Anthony Aversa beloved son of Thomas and Ginger Aversa; loving brother of Tommy Aversa Jr; also survived by Angie Aversa; devoted father of Brandi Aversa, Katie Aversa and Joseph "Little Joey" Aversa; cherished boyfriend of Laura Nolan. Also survived by many other loving uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be scheduled at Trinity Temple Church, 914 Essex Avenue at at later date. Interment private. In lieu of...

On September 20, 2018 Edward Francis Krawczyk dear brother of Constance "Connie" H. Murphy and her late husband Robert, Tony B. Krawczyk and his wife Donna, Daniel J. Krawczyk and his companion Jean and Michael B. Krawczyk and his wife Kristin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Interment Private

On September 20, 2018 Richard W. Wilson, Sr. devoted father of Richard William Wilson, Jr. and Michael Wilson and his wife Yuki; dear brother of Georgia Faye Kelly; cherished grandfather of Bryan and Tony Wilson. Committal Service - Due Notice

On September 17, 2018 Michael Eugene Braun beloved son of Debra Peterson and her husband Robert and William Braun and his wife Dolores; loving brother of Eric Braun and his companion Kari and Megan and Emma Braun; dear nephew of Ruth Albrecht and her companion Dave, Julie Kommalan and her husband Bob and Bob Crampton and his wife Traci. Also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Sunday at 7:30 pm....

On September 16, 2018 William James "Jim" Clary devoted husband of Mary Ann Clary (nee Stachowiak); beloved father of Marlene Neujahr, William James Clary, Jr. and Shaun Clary; loving "Pop-Pop" of Ann Marie, Melainea, Natalie, Shaun Jr. and Liam; dear brother of Frank Clary, Reta Forrester, Sherry Brooks, Gary Clary and Sandy Knight. A funeral service will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Thursday at 11 am. Visiting hours will be...

On September 14, 2018 Heather J. Cates (nee McLaren) devoted mother of Donald E. Cates, Teresa J. Mays and Brian S. Cates and his wife Patricia; dear sister of Emily Denning; loving grandmother of Collin A. and Kendall J. Mays. A memorial service in memory of Heather J Cates will be held on September 29, 2018 10 am at Freedom Church 5310 Hazelwood Avenue Baltimore, MD 21206   Those who desire may make a memorial contribution in memory of Heather to: Freedom Church...

On September 12, 2018 Mary Stefanowicz (nee Desantis) devoted wife of the late Peter Paul Stefanowicz; beloved sister of the late Daniel Desantis; Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews along with Curly Stefanowicz. A funeral service will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Tuesday at 11 am. Visiting hours will held on Monday from 3-5 and 7-9 pm. Interment at Holy Rosary Cemetery.