Eva Rosella Perry-Deknatel

Eva Rosella Perry-Deknatel obituary, Essex, MD

Eva Rosella Perry-Deknatel

Eva Perry-Deknatel Obituary

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Ok On August 30, 2025, Eva Rosella Perry-Deknatel passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of the late William Perry, and the late William Deknatel; devoted mother of the late Sherrie Smith and her late husband Edward, Wilma Smith, James Perry and his companion Donna, Virginia Alger and her husband Don, Patricia Jogereit and her husband Frederick, Norman Perry and his wife Renée, Ronald Perry and his wife Kelly; cherished grandmother of Michael Emkey and his wife Heather, Timothy Emkey and his wife Tonya, Robert Emkey and his wife Samantha, Edward Smith, John Perry and his wife Cheree, David Smith, T.J. Perry and his wife Christy, David Kreiner and his wife Tonya, Angel Kreiner and her wife Melissa, Richard Lewandowski and his wife Dawn, Christopher Lewandowski and his wife Destiny, Frederick Jogereit, Ashley Lewandowski and her husband Joey, Craig Perry and his wife Tori, Justin Perry, and Ronald Perry. Also survived by many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many other loving family members and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. A graveside service will be held at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery, 11501 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117, on Friday September 12, 2025, at 10:45 AM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association or to a veterans organization of your choice. 

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Bruzdzinski Funeral Home, P.A.

1407 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex, MD 21221

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