OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Richard J. Powers
May 13, 2013
On May 13, 2013 Richard J. Powers; husband of the late Patricia C. Powers; devoted father of Carroll Dunne and her husband Michael, Richard Powers and his wife Margaret, Mary Hyde, Trish Powers and John Powers and his wife Liz; dear grandfather of Alex, Jaime, Connor, Scott, Bridgette, Kevin, Molly, Maggie, Brendan, Sarah, Chris, John…
Albert S. Hall
May 13, 2013
On May 13, 2013 Albert S. Hall; beloved husband of the late Violet Vlahovich; loving grandfather of Evan Hansen and step father of Catherine Janssen. Also survived by his loving companion Judy Schwartzman and preceded in death by his daughter Marguerite Hansen. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made…
Robert Thompson Hammel
May 13, 2013
On May 13, 2013 Robert "Bob" Thompson Hammel age 96, born May 12, 1917 on 1908 Lanvale Street, Baltimore City. Son of the late John Hammel and Jessie Emily (Price) Hammel, his two brothers, both deceased, were John Carter and Randall Hammel. He is a descendant of Revolutionary War Soldier Sgt. Elijah Price. Mr. Hammel…
Manuel M. Nicolaides
May 13, 2013
On May 13, 2013 Manuel M. Nicolaides; beloved husband of Barbara Nicolaides (nee Botsaris); devoted father of Eva George and her husband Christopher, Michael Nicolaides, and Chris Nicolaides and his wife Paulina; loving grandfather of Christina, Zoe, Melina and Manuel. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road…
Vivian Theresa Hoesch
May 12, 2013
On May 12, 2013 Vivian Theresa Hoesch (nee Votta), beloved wife of Joseph Robert Hoesch; devoted mother of Lynn Hoesch and Robin Hoesch and her husband Walt Grabowski; loving sister of the late Lorraine Duggan. A funeral service will be held at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck, Inc. Funeral Home 5305 Harford Road (at…
Anton "Toni" Linhart
May 12, 2013
On May 12, 2013 Anton "Toni" Linhart; beloved husband of Renate Linhart(nee Fürst); devoted father of Bernd P. Linhart. The family will receive friends at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd. (Beltway Exit 26) on Wednesday from 6-9PM A Memorial Service will be celebrated at the Immaculate Conception Church, Towson,…
Carmel Quinn
May 12, 2013
On May 12, 2013 Carmel Quinn (nee Fay); beloved wife of the late Michael Kevin Quinn, MD.; devoted mother of Kevin Barry Quinn, M. Conor Quinn, Deirdre Fay Quinn Schadler, Sinead Quinn and the late Mary Katherine Quinn; dear sister of Veronica Quinn, Gerald Fay, Dolle Cullivan, Dorothy Eves, Alf Fay and the late Malachy…
Edgar Thomas Pfaff, Sr.
May 11, 2013
On May 11, 2013; Edgar Thomas Pfaff, Sr.; beloved husband of the late Mary Teresa Pfaff (nee Cosgrove); loving father of Edgar Pfaff, Jr. and Martin C. Pfaff and his wife Denise. Also survived by loving cousins and extended family. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road…
Clarence W. Deardoff, Jr.
May 11, 2013
On May 11, 2013, Clarence Wilbur Deardoff, Jr., devoted father of Carol A. Coleburn and her husband, the late James V. Coleburn, Jr.; loving grandfather of James V. Coleburn, III; dear brother of James, Jim, Luella, Frank and Carol Ann Deardoff; lifetime companion of Rose Herget; also survived by his pet dog, Panzie. A funeral…
Terry Michael Kowalevicz, Jr.
May 11, 2013
On May 11, 2013, Terry M. Kowalevicz, Jr. Beloved son of Shirley M. Kowalevicz (nee McCarthy) and the late Terry M. Kowalevicz, Sr. Devoted brother and best friend of James D. Kowalevicz and his fiance Cecilia and her children Lucy, Angel and Luis. Also survived by other family members and friends. Funeral Services will be…
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