All Obituaries

Rufus (Ken) McKinley Meadows was born on June 5, 1963 to Lular Mae Smith and Rufus Junior Meadows. The youngest of three children, he was indisputably Lular’s favorite and could do no wrong. Ken’s life was cut short on July 23, 2021 after a hard fought battle with leukemia and lymphoma.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Pamela Meadows and his children Lila Meadows (Ian), Ziggy Price, Donald Price and Emily Willis, his granddaughter Madeleine and his fur son...

On July 18, 2021 Mary F. Quigley (nee Waters) passed away; devoted wife of the late Thomas J. Quigley; beloved mother of Stephen L. Quigley and his wife Sandra, and Daniel Quigley; loving grandmother of Stephanie and her husband Steven, Brittany and her husband R.J., and Sarah and her boyfriend Lance, Tommy and Cassie; cherished great-grandmother of Anna, Christopher, Michael, James, Addison, Lucas, Liam and Mason; loving daughter of the late John and Mildred Waters; dear sister of the...

On July 16, 2021 John William Davis, Jr. "Johnny the Crab Man" passed away; devoted husband of Deborah L. Davis (nee Denes); beloved father of Natalie Davis-Marks and her husband Nick. Also survived by his 2 grand-dogs, "Raven" and "Presley". He was a long-time member of the Marco Hunting and Fishing Club. A funeral service will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Wednesday, July 21st, 2021 at 7:30 pm. Visiting hours will be held...

On July 16, 2021 Georgina "Gina" Cerjan (nee Liberatore) passed away; loving companion of Harry (aka) as "Jr."; devoted mother of Jennifer (Scott), Robert (Minnie), and James (Jessey). Also survived by 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; beloved daughter of Peggy; dear sister of Peggy (Jerry), Anthony, and Domenic (Annie). Also survived by many other loving relatives and friends. Services and interment private.

On July 12, 2021 Gary Lee Harper, Jr. passed away; devoted son of Gary L. Harper and Carol Harper; beloved brother of Cori E. Harper; loving uncle of Kenneth and Kensley Holman; cherished grandson of Dora and Ron Blackburn and the late Shirley and John Criger. Also survived by loving aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Monday, July 19th, 2021 at 7 pm. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, July 19th, 2021...

On July 11, 2021 Joshua C. Miner passed away; devoted husband of Jennifer Miner (nee Armstrong); beloved father of Elijah G. Miner; cherished son William A. Miner and his wife Carol, and Tracy Matson and her fiance' Edward Martin; dear brother of Shannon Miner and her fiance' Benjamin Ey; dear step-brother of  Raymond Fultz, Jason Fultz and Justin Fultz; loving grandson of William Miner, Sr.and his fiancee' Beverly, the late Elizabeth Miner, and Thomas Stephens and his...

On July 9, 2021 John Edward Serio, Sr. passed away; devoted husband of the late Joyce Serio (nee Creamer); beloved father of John Edward Serio Jr. and his wife Sharon, Margaret Serio Kulikosky and her husband Stanley, Joseph Ignatius Serio and his wife Lois, and the late Thomas Nicholas Serio and his late wife Carol; loving "Poppy" of Heather, Stacy, Sandy, John III, Nicholas, Patrick, Cate, Ashley, Joseph, Stephany and Joseph Jr.; cherished "Great-Poppy" of...

On July 6, 2021 Jack Francis Williams passed away; devoted husband of the late Sharon K. Williams (nee Stanley); beloved father of Jim Williams and his wife Elizabeth, Jackie Kearney and her husband Michael and the late Leverette Williams; loving grandfather of Alex, Michael, Katie and Victoria; dear brother of Barbara Curtis, Mike Williams, the late Chuck Williams, the late Danny Williams and the late Sammy Williams. A visitation will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace...

On July 5, 2021 Sharon L. Adams (nee Gross) passed away; devoted wife of the late Kevin Adams; beloved mother of Robin Owen, Tina Reynolds and her husband Thomas, Sherrie Owen, and Bobbie Sullivan and her husband James; loving "Mom-Mom" of Robert, Teri, Jozef, John, Chantelle Devin, Tyler, Mason, Jeffrey and Joshua. Also survived by numerous great-grandchildren; dear sister of Diane Boddice and Virginia Pressell. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady Queen of...

On July 4, 2021 Anna Joanne Hudnet (nee Dieter) passed away; devoted wife of the late August "Whitey" Hudnet; beloved mother of Gregory Hudnet and his wife Linda, and Glenn Hudnet and his wife Rhonda; loving "Grand-Mom Ann" of Fred, Frank, Rob, Jenn and Michael; cherished great-grandmother of Gabrielle, Makenna, Tori, Susan, Raeliegh and Carliegh. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex,...