OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Bradford Chandler Smith
Dec 24, 2024
On December 24, 2024, Bradford Chandler Smith, beloved son of Mary Dale Smith (nee Heddinger) and the late Robert Duval Smith; devoted brother of Daniel Duval Smith and his wife Terri. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck-Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (at beltway exit 26) on Monday, December 30, 2024, 2-4…
Matthew M. Rakentzes
Dec 23, 2024
On December 23, 2024, Matthew M. Rakentzes, long time educator and school principal, passed away peacefully at his home in Timonium, MD. He was the beloved son of the late Michael T and Helen M. Rakentzes; devoted husband of the late Barbara Lee Rakentzes (nee Bernhardt); dear brother of late Marcella Dellis, and Grace Georgandis,…
Barbara Ann Kempisty
Dec 22, 2024
On December 22, 2024, Barbara Ann Kempisty (nee Zelenka) devoted mother of Frank Mitchell Kempisty, Jr. and his wife Angela Cogswell , Christopher Edward Kempisty and his wife Sarah; loving grandmother of Emma Joy Kempisty, Logan Truman Kempisty, Krista Blevins and her husband Ryan; great grandmother of Damian Garland, Dexter, Discovery and Dynsmor Blevins. Barbara…
Meghan Brady Merkert
Dec 20, 2024
On December 20, 2024, Meghan Brady Merkert, beloved wife of Eugene "Hayes" Merkert, III; devoted daughter of Amy Laura (nee Keepers) and Edward P. "Ned" Brady, III; loving mother of Peyton, Margot, and her unborn daughter, Ainsley; cherished daughter in law of Molly (nee Dixon) and Eugene Hayes Merkert, Jr.; dear sister in law of…
William Arthur Beale
Dec 19, 2024
William Arthur Beale, born May 17, 1945, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 19, 2024. He is survived by the family he adored: his wife, Barbara, daughter, Brady Beale, son-in-law, Davis Clark, two granddaughters, Viv and Anna, and sister, Susan Beale Perry. Bill loved life and education. He attended St. Paul's School in…
Mary Jewell Pfarr
Dec 18, 2024
Mary Jewell Pfarr was Born on December 30th 1957 in McDowell County Welch, West Virginia. She suddenly passed away on December 18th 2024. She is survived by her Husband Andrew Pfarr. Three Brothers, Lawrence Dillon, David Dillon, and James Dillon. Two Sisters Cheryl Kelly and Kathy Ratliff. Four Children Rose Burks spouse Christopher Burks, Terry…
Rosemarie "Libby" Liberatore
Dec 18, 2024
Rosemarie "Libby" Liberatore, born on February 2, 1934, in Baltimore, Maryland, lived in East and Northeast Baltimore City for over 50 years before moving to Timonium, Maryland. A proud graduate of The Catholic High School of Baltimore in 1952, Libby went on to attend St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing, located downtown. It was at…
Dennis C. Bernstein
Dec 18, 2024
Dennis C. Bernstein of Towson, formally a long term resident of Highland, Maryland, and founding owner of CES Security, Inc. died peacefully at home, in the company of family, of Parkinson's disease complications, on December 18, 2024. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, near Memorial Stadium, and was an enthusiastic Orioles fan from an early…
Regina Ellen Elswick
Dec 18, 2024
On December 18, 2024, Regina Ellen Elswick (nee Musick), beloved wife of Berkley Elswick (deceased); devoted mother of Diana Cohen and her husband Arthur and Deborah Dzierwa and her husband Ronald, and Brian Elswick (deceased) loving grandmother of Michael Cohen, Julianna Dzierwa and Devan Dzierwa (deceased); and great grandmother of Connor Eston. She is also…
Michael Dennis Tutin
Dec 17, 2024
On December 17, 2024 Michael Dennis Tutin; beloved son of the late Michael J. and Irene G. Tutin; loving brother of Robert Tutin (Sharon), Millie Rist (Michael), Nick Tutin (Phyllis), Dave Tutin (Karen), Dennis Tutin (Ruth), and the late Kathy Mellinger (Russell). Also survived by 10 Nieces and nephews. A memorial mass will be celebrated…
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