OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Betty Szimanski
Oct 7, 2012
On October 7, 2012, Betty Szimanski. Beloved daughter of the late John Szimanski and Katherine L. Szimanski (nee Kensicki) and devoted sister of Edward H. and William T. Szimanski, and the late John E., Milton J. (Zeke), Walter A., Adam J. and David R. Szimanski and Katherine A. Clarke. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews,…
Helen Krysztofiak
Oct 7, 2012
On October 7, 2012, Helen Mary (nee Moudry) Krysztofiak; beloved wife of the late Milton F. Krysztofiak, Sr. cherished mother of Mary A. Anderson, Milton F. Krysztofiak, Jr. and Helen M. Krysztofiak; also survived by eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart of Mary Church, 6736…
Burnell Rita Barton-Godwin
Oct 6, 2012
On October 6, 2012 Burnell Rita Barton-Godwin; beloved wife of the late Pete Godwin; loving mother of Pamela Tickle and George Barton; dear sister of Sharon Negin, Jeannie Dowdy, Lenora Stohl, Michaelene Derka, Mitzi Timme, Lee Watkins Jr. and Corrine Hurley; cherished grandmother of Brad Barton, Stephanie Tickle and Kirsten Tickle. A memorial service will…
Debora Ann Demarco
Oct 6, 2012
Debbie was born on December 18, 1955 in Baltimore, MD., the second of three daughters to Dolores and Bill Bettien. When Debbie was just a young girl she strived to emulate the faith, work ethics and generosity of her parents. She endeavored to do her best at school, and at the age of 14 was…
Edward Kyle Hall
Oct 5, 2012
On October 5, 2012 Edward Kyle Hall beloved husband of Hattie A. Hall (nee Grimes); devoted father of Rebecca Totolos and her husband George, Dwayne E. Hall and his wife Lori and Theresa Hall; loving grandfather of George and Nicholas Totolos and Meghan Hall; dear brother of Judy Hoeffler, Linda Budia and Ronald Hall. Friends…
Gwendolyn R. Walker
Oct 5, 2012
On October 5, 2012 Gwendolyn R. Walker; beloved wife of the late William G. Walker; devoted mother of Diane R. Walker and William J. Walker; dear sister of Geraldine Weitzel and Jacqulyn Smith. A funeral service will be held in the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc. 7922 Wise Avenue on Wednesday at…
Oleksandr Anshukov
Oct 5, 2012
On October 5, 2012 Oleksandr Anshukov; devoted husband of Galina (nee Gerasimchuk) Anshukov; loving father of Svetlana "Lana" Lien and her husband Chin Lien; grandfather of Stan Lozovatsky and Svetlana Anshukova; great grandfather of Varvara Anshukova. Friends may call at the Family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26A) on…
Paul Wesley Cotherman Sr.
Oct 5, 2012
On October 5, 2012 Paul Wesley Cotherman Sr.; beloved husband of Mary P. Cotherman (nee Meskill); loving father of Paul W. Cotherman Jr. and Christina M. Cumberledge; dear brother of Beverly Anders, Audrey Hobbs, Carl D. Cotherman Jr. and the late Ella Kitzinger; cherished grandfather of 4 grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned…
Rev. John Lawrence Bitterman S.S.
Oct 5, 2012
On October 5, 2012, REVEREND JOHN LAWRENCE BITTERMAN, S.S., beloved son of the late Minnie (nee Vienna) and Ferdinand L. Bitterman; dear brother of Susan Johns Ridgley; uncle of Gregory Johns . Fr. Bitterman will lie in state in the chapel at St. Martin Home, 601 Maiden Choice Lane, on Monday 3-7:30PM, where a vigil…
Josefina Schiappacasse
Oct 5, 2012
On October 5, 2012 Josefina Schiappacasse (nee Giglio); beloved wife of the late Lorenzo Schiappacasse. Devoted mother of Richard Schiappacasse and his wife Lisa and Virginia Getz and her husband Timothy. Loving grandmother of Timothy Getz and his wife Elizabeth, Mario Schiappacasse and Steven Getz. Dear great grandmother of Dominic Lorenzo Getz and Gabrielle Getz.…
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