OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Frances I. Flanagan
Aug 26, 2012
On August 26, 2012 Frances I. Flanagan (nee Greaver); beloved wife of George M. Flanagan,Jr. Devoted mother of George M. Flanagan, III and his wife Patricia A., Michael A. Flanagan and his wife Stephanie and Patricia A. Larkin. Loving grandmother of Samantha Flanagan, Nichole Flanagan, Jennifer Larkin, Jacob Larkin, Emily Flanagan, Sean Flanagan, Katelyn Flanagan…
Elizabeth L. Zachos
Aug 25, 2012
On August 25, 2012 Elizabeth L. Zachos (nee Vance); beloved wife of Spiro S. Zachos; dear sister of Ann DeGraff, Evelyn King and the late Coy Vance, Jr. Friends may call at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26)on Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. A Funeral Mass will…
Irene M. Ruff
Aug 25, 2012
On August 25, 2012, Irene Mary Ruff (nee Plum), beloved wife of Joseph H. Ruff; devoted mother of Arnold P. Ruff and his wife Yuriko and Nancy Ruff; loving grandmother of Jennifer King, Jason Ruff and Christine A. Rothe; great grandmother of Jude and Eva King; dear sister of the late Mildred Kaczorowski, Rita Mazan…
Arthur J. Cook, Sr.
Aug 25, 2012
On August 25, 2012 Arthur J. Cook, Sr. who served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a retired Baltimore City Police Lieutenant. Beloved husband of 64 years to Gloria M. Cook (nee Ancarrow) devoted father of Arthur J. Cook, Jr. and wife Lynn, Robert S. Cook and wife Robin, Bradley S. Cook, Sr.…
Catherine H. Klipa
Aug 25, 2012
On August 25, 2012 Catherine H. Schiller Klipa (nee Disney); beloved wife of the late William A. Schiller and the late Bernard J. Klipa; devoted mother of J. William Schiller, Helen C. Belasco, Susan F. Minton, John C. Schiller and Carol A. Morris;dear sister of Edward Disney: grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.…
Judge William R. Buchanan, Sr.
Aug 24, 2012
On August 24, 2012 Judge William R. Buchanan, Sr. beloved husband of the late Ella Mae Buchanan (nee Norman); devoted father of Jane B. Watkins and husband Jeffery, William R. Buchanan, Jr. and wife Tisha, John S. Buchanan and wife Cathleen, Carol B. Hicks and husband Patrick and Mary (Pebbles) Englehart and husband Michael; loving…
Mia Loizeaux
Aug 23, 2012
Beloved daughter of Douglas K. Loizeaux and Mary Garson; dear sister of Ian Loizeaux; loving fiancée of Chris Leverenz, and Lucy, Riggins and Solo. The family will receive friends at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26) Sunday and Monday 4-7 PM. The family suggests memorial contributions in…
Frank J. Tischler
Aug 23, 2012
On August 23, 2012 Frank J. Tischler; beloved husband of Ann Y. Tischler (nee Yusaitis) A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Grace Church, 18310 Middletown Rd. Parkton, MD. 21120, on Saturday September 1 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to ALS Association 7507 Standish Place Rockville,…
David R. Taylor
Aug 23, 2012
On August 23, 2012 David R. Taylor; beloved husband of Betty Taylor (nee Kidd); devoted father of Dana L. Barry and husband Michael K., Anne F. Farris and husband David L., and S. Ross Taylor and wife Elizabeth M. "Betsy"; loving grandfather of Jenny Barry, Kristen Barry, Katie Farris, Bryan Farris, Meagan Farris, Ryan Taylor,…
Carroll E. Hickey
Aug 22, 2012
On August 22, 2012 Carroll E. Hickey beloved husband of Sharon K. Hickey (nee Dorrett); loving son of Eileen Hickey (nee Mueller) and the late Howard L. Hickey; devoted step father of Bunky Smith, Brenda Stanley and Donna Sopko; dear brother of Lee Hickey, Pat Hickey and Kelly Naumann; also survived by 8 grandchildren, 1…
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