OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Matthew "Jerry" Howard
Aug 2, 2012
On August 2, 2012, Matthew "Jerry" Howard, beloved husband of Shirley T. Howard; devoted father of Mindy A. Dunn and her husband Greg and Miranda A. Howard; loving grandfather of Lucy J. and Oliver J. Dunn. Also survived by many other family members and friends. A funeral service will be held at the family owned…
George J. Wilhelm, Sr.
Aug 2, 2012
On August 2, 2012 GEORGE J. WILHELM, SR. beloved husband of Mildred Jean Wilhelm (nee Kramer); devoted father of George J. Wilhelm, Jr. and his late wife Demie, Carol Stapf and her husband Douglas; loving grandfather of Christopher, Angela, Stephen, Ashley and Brian; brother of the late Charles Wilhelm. Friends may call at the family-owned…
Guy J. Knight
Aug 1, 2012
On August 1, 2012 Guy J. Knight; beloved husband of Patricia Ann Knight (nee Collett); devoted father of Robin L. Morgan and Sharon L. Foster; dear brother of Loretta Crovo; loving grandfather of Jessica L. Weber and Joseph S. Weber; dear great grandfather of Brielle N. Buckmaster and Selena O. Weber. Funeral Services will be…
William Boulton Kelly, Jr.
Aug 1, 2012
On August 1, 2012 William Boulton Kelly, Jr.; Survived by his loving wife, Ellen Harvey Kelly; father of Ellen Curran K. Wooten her husband Sim, William B. Kelly, III, his wife Marnie, Katharine F.B.K. Crowley her husband Paul, Jean K. Cook her husband Geb, George W. Kelly his wife Marietta, Lucy K. Haus her husband…
Vittorio Mistichelli
Jul 31, 2012
On July 31, 2012 Vittorio Mistichelli; beloved husband of Maria A. (nee Giovannangelo). Devoted father of Natalia Ramirez and her husband Armando and Carmine Mistichelli and his wife Susanna. Loving grandfather of Vittorio Mistichelli and Ezio Mistichelli. Also survived by many other loving relatives and friends. Mr. Mistichelli served faithfully as Foreman at the Haas…
Brian P. Fitzgerald
Jul 31, 2012
On July 31, 2012 Brian P. Fitzgerald; beloved husband of Elaine E. Fitzgerald (nee Hayes); devoted father of Dale F. Comstock, Kathleen F. Johnson, Esq. and Kevin P. Fitzgerald; also survived by 9 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26) on Friday Aug. 3 from…
Salvatore Anthony D'Anna
Jul 31, 2012
On July 31, 2012 SALVATORE ANTHONY D'ANNA (Sam/Beans) survived by Arlene Lewis D'Anna; devoted brother of the late Gordon and Gilbert Spence and Christian Andrew D'Anna; he is also survived by several nieces, nephews and many cousins. Friends may call at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26) on…
Mildred "Myra" Walker
Jul 30, 2012
On July 30, 2012, Mildred "Myra" E. Walker, beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Walker; loving mother of Kim Walker and the late Susan Rackl; dear sister of the late Bill Bateman; loving mother-in-law of Lee McDonald; cherished grandmother of Jarrod and Hope McDonald; also survived by other loving relatives and friends. A Graveside…
Walter C.F. Whalen
Jul 30, 2012
On July 30, 2012, Walter Christopher Francis Whalen, age 91. Beloved husband of Mary R. Whalen (nee Fitzpatrick) for 64 years. Loving father of Maryellen Whalen, Walter Whalen, Kevin Whalen, Brian Whalen, Owen Whalen and Maryann Whalen Petrosky. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren. He was born, raised and educated in Scranton, PA, graduated…
Henry Ralph Solitro
Jul 30, 2012
On July 30, 2012 Henry R. Solitro; beloved husband of the late Mary E. Solitro (nee Carter); loving son of the late Enrico P. and the late Philomenia Solitro (nee DeMarco); devoted father of Clyde Stone and the late Elaine Cowman; dear brother of Anthony Solitro and the late Philomenia Remmlien, Helen Vendetti and Albert…
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