All Obituaries

On January 18, 2020 Regina Duval passed away. She was a long-time parishioner of St. Clare Catholic Church as well as being a long-time employee with the Baltimore Gas & Electric Company. A mass of christian burial will be celebrated at St. Clare Catholic Church (Myrth Ave.) on Friday at 1 pm. Visiting hours will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Friday from 10 am - 12 noon. Interment private.

On January 21, 2020 Ronald William Mercer, Sr. devoted husband of Grace R. Mercer (nee Cornelius); beloved father of Victoria Mercer-Brooks, Tamara Mercer, Jennifer Martinek and the late Ronald W. Mercer, Jr. ;dear brother of Philip Johnston, Linda Betz and the late Shirley Howard; loving brother-in-law of Lorma Foster and Bessie Shaffer. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at the Connelly...

On January 20, 2020 Denise Michelle Bossert beloved wife of Dr. Denis MacDonald; cherished daughter to Saundra Bossert (nee Gillum) and the late Raymond Bossert; dear sister of Lisa Bossert and dear cousin of John E. Hall. A memorial service will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Friday at 11:30 am. Gathering of Friends and family will be held on Friday from 10 am to 12 noon.   

On January 18, 2020 Joan G. Arbogast (nee Watson) beloved wife of the late Willis Arbogast, Sr.; devoted mother of Vi Norris and her late husband Roy, Nancy Galvin and her husband Robert, Willis "Glen" Arbogast, Jr. and his wife Donna, Beverly Hauser and her husband Michael and Kimberly Theis and her husband Joseph; dear sister of Bernice Groves; loving grandmother of Shawn Heming, Rodney Ruley, Tina Miller, Jennifer Runde, Michael Hauser, Bethany Kalil, Adam Arbogast, Colin...

On January 14, 2020 William Ernest Sawczuk devoted husband of Kim C. Sawczuk (nee Finnerty); beloved step-father of Penelope Blesch; cherished son of June Carol and the late Michael Sawczuk; dear brother of Michael S. Sawczuk, Daniel "Tiger" Rabon and Robert Rabon; loving nephew of Anna Sawczuk-Bibel and her husband Tom;  loving cousin of Jim and Angel Hill, Brittnie (Phil), Kayleigh (Steve), Jamie, Zachary, Helen Knowton, Teddy Bibel, Tommy Bibel and James Murray...

On January 14, 2020 Susana Irene Deckard (nee Hozey) devoted mother of Nanette Mittermeier and her husband Paul Mittermeier, and Martin Deckard; devoted "Grammy" of Mary Gen Mittermeier, Janine Deckard and Evan Deckard; dear sister of James Hozey, Connie (Hozey) Porter, John Roberson and his wife Thess Roberson, Jesse Hozey and his wife April Hozey, Joseph Hozey and his wife Sandy Hozey, Jerry (Hozey) Hamilton, Vernon Hozey and his wife Penny Hozey, Nora (Hozey) Dotterer and her...

On January 13, 2020 Gilbert "Tooter" A. Surguy devoted husband of the late Helen May Surguy (nee Lucas); beloved father of Timothy G. Surguy, Sr. and his wife Ann, Calvin M. Surguy, Sr., Claudia J. Harris, Sharon E. Kalinoski and her husband Bob, Melody L. Elste and her husband Randy, and the late Phyllis G. Surguy; loving grandfather of Timothy G. Surguy, Jr., Calvin M. Surguy, Jr., Leann F. Collins, Helen M. Wheaton, Shaun Ewing, Aaron Surguy, Karen S. Surguy, Randall E. Elste,...

On January 12, 2020 Teresa Marie Noteware (nee Decker) devoted wife of the late Lee Noteware; beloved sister of Stephen Slaubaugh, Sheila Keller, Brenda Gingher and Arnold Slaubaugh. A funeral service will be held at the Connelly Funeral Home of Essex, 300 Mace Avenue on Friday at 1 pm. Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 11 am - 1 pm. Entombment at Oak Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas TX 75231...

On Friday, January 10, 2020 Josephine "Josie" Theresa Elste (nee Welty), lifelong Essex, Maryland resident, was called home to Jesus, at the age of 76. Born April 16, 1943, to mother Sara Theresa Welty (nee Deetz), and father George Russell Welty, with whom Josie will joyfully reunite in Heaven. Also preceded in death by sister Gail Louise Guthrie, and nephew Corey Kristopher Guthrie. Survived by brother, Russell Welty and his wife Janet; nieces, Denise Leuschel and her family;...

On January 9, 2020 Lovenda "Sarn" E. Twine (nee Hale) devoted wife of James T. "Tom" Twine; beloved mother of Renee Twine-Guerassio, and Paula Twine-Warnick and her husband Robert; loving "Granny" of Bobby, Ricky, Miranda and Matthew; dear sister of the late Elva Hale-Gerales. A memorial service will be held at the Connelly Funeral of Essex, 300 Mace on Thursday at 7 pm. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 6:30 - 7:00 pm. Interment private.