OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Thomas J. Dowdy
Nov 30, 2012
On November 30, 2012 Thomas J. Dowdy beloved husband of Jean C. Dowdy; devoted father of Kevin Dowdy and Wendy Harris. Also survived by 4 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc. 7922 Wise Avenue on Saturday at 5 PM. Friends may call Saturday 3…
Manuel "Manny" Doliveira, Jr.
Nov 30, 2012
On November 30, 2012 Manuel "Manny" Doliveira, Jr.; age 83; beloved Husband of 50 years to wife Maria; devoted Dad to Theresa and husband Jim Fugate, Anthony and wife Debbie, Janet and husband Bo Clancey, and Lisa and husband Tom Lampron; loving Pop-Pop to Tom, Tim, Pierce, Isabelle, Luke, Lulu, Sylvia and Ridge "Lil Manny."…
Aylese Carter Hamlett
Nov 29, 2012
On November 29, 2012, Aylese Carter Hamlett, beloved wife of the late James E. Hamlett; beloved and devoted companion of Everett D. Stuart. Devoted mother of James Douglas Hamlett and his wife Georgiana, and John Everett Hamlett and his wife Kim. Loving grandmother of Jason Eric Hamlett, Mellissa Hamlett and Christian Nicolados. Dear sister in…
Harry R. Bennett
Nov 29, 2012
On November 29, 2012 Harry R. Bennett; beloved husband of Margaret Shean Bennett; devoted father of Deborah Bennett and her husband Manoucher Besharat, Pamela Bennett and her husband David Rorison, Harry Bennett, Jr. and his wife Demetra, Michael and Thomas Bennett; loving grandfather of Leili Besharat and her husband Jeremy Hess, Faye Cavenas and her…
Charles J. James, Jr.
Nov 29, 2012
On November 29, 2012 at Stella MAris Hospice, Charles J. James, Jr. beloved husband of the late Patricia K. James (nee Kelly); devoted father of Sara Beckett and Janet Gibbons and her husband Scott; loving grandfather of Stephanie Guzman, Matthew Pramschufer, Scott and Julia Gibbons; dear great grandfather of Wyatt Pramschufer and Katelyn Guzman. Catholic…
Janet B. Wood
Nov 29, 2012
On November 29, 2012 Janet B. Wood (nee Wholey) beloved wife of the late Robert M. Wood; devoted mother of Mary Anna Michalski and her husband John, Kerri Kristina Zurek and her husband Bryan; loving grandmother of Samantha, Sarah and Sareena Zurek, Brandon and Rachael Michalski; dear sister of John E. Wholey, Jr., Betty Oursler…
James M. O'Neill
Nov 28, 2012
On November 28, 2012 James M. O'Neill; devoted husband of Nannette O'Neill (nee Cordrey). Youngest child of the late Owen and Marie O'Neill. Dear brother of Thomas S. O'Neill and John F. O'Neill. Beloved by Michelle Hovatter and her son Dustin Hovatter. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. A Funeral Liturgy will…
George W Gaffney, M.D.
Nov 27, 2012
On November 27, 2012 George W Gaffney beloved husband of Mandy Gaffney (nee Robinson); devoted father of George W Gaffney, III; loving grandfather of April Leonard; also survived by Mandy's daughter Deitra Erickson and her children: Ellen Alphonso her husband Karl and Sam Erickson. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home,…
Sr. Helen James John, S.N.D. De N.
Nov 27, 2012
On November 27, 2012 Sister Helen James John, S.N.D. de N. a member of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, having celebrated her 60th anniversary in 2010; beloved daughter of the late James E. John and Helen G. John (nee McAlear); devoted sister of Roberta Gosier, George V. John, Stephen F. John and the…
Robert L. Nelson, Sr.
Nov 27, 2012
On November 27, 2012 Robert L. Nelson, Sr., age 91, died due to complications from a fall. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 9, 1921 in Winthrop, MA, he graduated from Cornell University in 1943 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He served in WWII as a First Lieutenant of an…
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