OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Anne Simmons
Jan 13, 2025
Anne Simmons Obituary Anne Simmons(nee Tomek), daughter of the late Stephen and Helen Tomek, passed away at the age of 71 on January 13, 2025. Anne is survived by her beloved brothers and sisters; Elaine (Jesse) Fugate, Lawrence Tomek, Mary Alice (Timothy) Dooley, Joseph (Betty) Tomek, Catherine (Lonnie) Swiger, and Michael (Marie) Tomek. She was…
Joseph Anthony Haeffner
Jan 12, 2025
On January 12, 2025, Joseph Anthony Haeffner passed away peacefully in Mt. Airy, MD. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann Haeffner (nee Shanahan); devoted father of Michael Haeffner and his wife Leanne and his daughter Gayle P. Haeffner; loving grandfather of Aubrey Elise Haeffner; dear brother of Patricia Hauer and Dorothy…
William Charles Perry
Jan 12, 2025
William Charles Perry (Bill) was born on January 28, 1948, at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, beloved son of Charles and Neoma Perry. He died on January 12, 2025, at his home in Dundalk with his wife of 42 years, Mary Gallagher Perry, at his side. He is survived by his brother Chuck (Laurie) and sister…
Raymond R. "Bob" Simmons
Jan 12, 2025
Raymond R. "Bob" Simmons passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, at the Blakehurst Community in Towson, Md. Born on July 17, 1931, to Dr. Raymond R. Simmons and Reine Musgrave Simmons, Bob grew up in Winston-Salem, N.C. and he attended high school at Christchurch School in Christchurch, Va., near Reine's family property, "Sunnyside," where…
Dorothy Blanche Mitzel
Jan 11, 2025
On Saturday, January 11th, Dorothy Blanche Mitzel passed away peacefully. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Edmund Lee Mitzel, Sr. Devoted mother of Edmund Mitzel Jr. (Monica Mitzel) and Christopher Mitzel (Lori Mitzel). Loving grandmother of Matthew Christopher Mitzel, Caroline Elizabeth Mitzel, Stephanie Grace Mitzel, Madelyn Kidder Mitzel, and Caden Christian Mitzel. Family and…
Geraldine Lee Reynolds
Jan 11, 2025
On January 11,2025 Geraldine Lee Reynolds; beloved wife of the late Charles E. Wolfe; devoted mother of Mary Barrett, Natalie Henson (Jonathan); loving grandmother of Jakki Miller, Crystal Barrett, and Kathie Barrett; cherished great-grandmother of Leia Miller, Kori Delacruz, and James Miller, Jr.; dear sister of Norman and Nelson Spurley, Nancy Bellamy, and Sarah Sanhaji.…
Nicholas John Kollman
Jan 11, 2025
Nicholas John Kollman passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025 at the age of 85 at Brightview Memory Care in Towson, MD. Nick was born in Baltimore to the late Barbara and Peter Kollman.He was a graduate of Calvert Hall High School, where he played trumpet in the band, Loyola College, and the University of…
Donald Thomas Busick
Jan 11, 2025
On Saturday, January 11, 2025, Donald Thomas Busick passed away peacefully at Mercy Ridge Assisted Living. He was 100 years old. Donald's beloved wife, Helena Busick (nee Orndorff) passed away in December 2023, they were married 65 years. Loving father of Jeffrey Busick, Beth Busick Bolton (Bryan Bolton), and David Busick; cherished grandfather of Andrew…
Jacqueline A. Taylor
Jan 9, 2025
On January 9, 2025, Jacqueline A. Taylor (nee Nuedling), beloved wife of the late David S. Taylor; devoted mother of Laura Roche and her husband Scott and Julia Melocik and her husband Steve; loving grandmother of Allison and Drew Melocik and Colin and Lila Roche. Friends may visit the Ruck Towson Funeral Home. Inc. 1050…
Richard Cameron Johnson
Jan 8, 2025
We are saddened to share that Richard Johnson of Wakefield, MA (but really Paris, France) passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the age of 87. He died peacefully after a long battle with Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS) which eventually weakened his system too much for his laudable New England grit to overcome. He…
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