OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Gerald Vincent Lardner, S.S.
Jun 18, 2012
On June 18, 2012 Reverend Gerald Vincent Lardner, S.S. beloved son of the late Frances (nee O'Brien) and Michael Lardner; dear brother of Michael J. Lardner, Lancaster, PA; Uncle of David Lardner of Herndon, VA and Kathleen Kondash and her husband Jeffrey of Archbald, PA Fr. Lardner will lie in State at Our Lady of…
Helen M. Butts
Jun 17, 2012
On June 17, 2012 Helen M. Butts (nee Kiesow); beloved wife of the late Robert F. Butts; devoted mother of Barbara Dougherty and Judith McKenney; also survived by 5 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Service and interment private. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association 1850 York Rd. Suite D Timonium, MD.…
Marianne C. Wittelsberger
Jun 16, 2012
On June 16, 2012 MARIANNE C. WITTELSBERGER (nee Franz) beloved wife of Kenneth F. Wittelsberger; devoted mother of Victoria Zeller (Greg), Franz E. Wittelsberger (Dori), Kenneth F. Wittelsberger, Jr. (Sophie), Sarah A. Butcher (George), Marianne Wittelsberger Bauer (Steve) and the late Max Wittelsberger (Barbara); sister of Louis Franz and Christine Scheeler (Ron); also survived by…
Mary Leona Shafer
Jun 16, 2012
On June 16, 2012 Mary Leona Shafer; loving daughter of Mary and the late Walter Canapp; devoted mother of Samuel W. Shafer Jr. and Jodee Eberling; dear sister of Walter, Danny, Chucky Canapp, Flo Mooney and Diane Miller, Cherished grandmother of Jimmy Eberling. The family will receive friends at the First Lutheran Church of Gray…
Sr. Claire Corr
Jun 16, 2012
On June 16, 2012 Sr. Claire Corr SND de N; loving sister of Francis Corr, Paul Corr and his wife Marian, the late Sr. Mary Pieta Corr, Mary Templeton and James Corr. Friends may call at Villa Julie, 1531 Greenspring Valley Road, Stevenson, MD. 21153 on Friday 9:45- 10:45 AM. A celebration of the Liturgy…
Robert L. Lupton
Jun 16, 2012
On June 16, 2012 Robert L. Lupton, Jr.; beloved husband of Doris C. (nee Kilchenstein). Devoted father of Jerry Trumps and his wife Cheryl, Diane E. Davidson and her husband Tom, James W. Davidson and his wife Sandy, Robert L. Lupton, III and his wife Linda, Peggy L. Jones and Mary Angela Cupp and her…
Loretta Katherine Guy
Jun 16, 2012
On June 16, 2012 Loretta Katherine Guy; loving wife of the late Charles Edward Guy, devoted mother of Dawn L. Ensor, Deborah L. McKinney and Lisa A. Wiederock, Cherished grandmother of Heather L. Miller, Danielle N. Vitti, Richard E. DeFord Jr, Brooke A. Ensor, Charles R. Ensor II and Rachael A. Wiederock, cherished great grandmother…
Charles E. Kratz, Sr.
Jun 15, 2012
On June 15, 2012 Charles E. Kratz, Sr.; Beloved husband of the late Catherine M. Kratz (Hudson); devoted father of Charles E, Kratz, Jr. and William Varady, Jr., Charlene C. Reese and Frank T. Reese, III; loving grandfather of Frank T. Reese, IV and Amy, Dustin Charles Kratz Reese; great grandfather of Frank T. Reese,…
Frances Helen Stofko
Jun 15, 2012
On June 15, 2012 Frances Helen Stofko; beloved daughter of the late Gabriel Stephen and Anna Mary (nee Yuhas) Stofko; dear sister of the late Mary L. Gebhard, Anna B. Mac Lean, Elizabeth V. Mc Cann, Helen J. Jacoby, Stephen E. Stofko, John T. Stofko, Vera S. Chapman, Virginia A Stofko and Robert G. Stofko;…
Elnora Rose Hildebrand
Jun 15, 2012
On June 15, 2012, Elnora Rose Hildebrand (nee Crumley), beloved wife of Joseph Miles Hildebrand, III; devoted mother of Steven T. Hildebrand and his wife Heather and Michael J. Hildebrand and his wife Jessica; loving grandmother of Karleigh Rose Hildebrand; dear sister of Thomas Crumley and his wife Pam. A funeral service will be held…
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