OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Madeline M. Chenworth
Jun 15, 2012
On June 16, 2012 Madeline M. Chenworth (nee Ramsey); beloved wife of the late George Poole Chenworth, Jr.; devoted mother of Kay E. Ostendarp, and Norma Jean Bennetts; loving grandmother of Mark, Tony, and Tracy; great grandmother of Coten and Haiden; dear sister of Claiborne Ramsey. A Memorial Service will be held at the family…
James Karas
Jun 15, 2012
On June 15, 2012 James Karas; devoted husband of the late Despenea Angeledes Karas; loving father of Sharon Frangiskakis and husband John, Ernest Karas, and Savas Karas and wife Dawn; loving grandfather of six granddaughters Despenea Tsamoutalis, Georgeanna Clancy, Nikki Kastanakis, Tessa, Sophia, and Kayla Karas; and one great granddaughter Daphne Clancy . Also survived…
James R. Viers
Jun 15, 2012
Beloved husband of Wilma Viers (nee Stanfield); loving father of Sharon K. Sansosti and Steven R. Viers; dear brother of Helen F. Cole, Vandora Baldwin and Josephine Jarrett; loving grandfather of Laura E. Sansosti. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road…
Jack Edward Ripley, Sr.
Jun 15, 2012
Jack Edward Ripley, Sr. of Dundalk, Md., went to be with his Lord on June 15, 2012. Born in Charlottesville, Va. on April 1, 1943 to Marvin C. Ripley and Louise Elizabeth "Mary" Walton. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, Henry T. Daughtry, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife,…
William Thomas
Jun 14, 2012
On June 14, 2012, William Evan Thomas, beloved husband of Alma D. Thomas of 68 years; loving uncle of Ronnie Broadwater, Mary Ann Baublitz, Julia Prokic, Barbara Kenworthy, Michael Pace and William Pace, also survived by many other relatives and friends. Mr. Thomas served in the US Army Air Corp. as a Staff Sergeant in…
Bessie S. Ashley
Jun 14, 2012
On June 14, 2012 Bessie S. Ashley (nee Seigle) beloved wife of the late William E. Ashley; devoted mother of Shirley Lee Cole and her husband Willie and Linda Carole Wineberg and her husband Donald; loving grandmother of Melody Hutchins, Dawn Lichty, Linda Slavich, Jennifer Hutchinson, Sherry Gebhard and the late Holly Chilton; dear sister…
Larry J. Fenlock, Jr.
Jun 14, 2012
On June 14, 2012 Lawrence "Larry" J. Fenlock, Jr. loving son of Lawrence Sr. and Joan Fenlock (nee Fagan); devoted father of LJ and Zachary Fenlock; dear brother of Carole Fenlock. Friends may call at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc. 7922 Wise Ave. on Monday 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass…
William B. Greene
Jun 13, 2012
On June 13, 2012, William B. Greene, beloved husband of the late Lois S. Greene (nee Smith); devoted father of Patricia Jenkins, Barbara Meister, Carole Fischer and Linda Kamper; dear brother of the late Richard Greene; loving grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck, Inc.…
Effie Walters
Jun 12, 2012
On June 12, 2012, Effie I. Walters, beloved wife of the late Albert L. Walters; loving mother of Lloyd G. Hummel and the late William R. Hummel; also survived by five grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc., 7922 Wise Ave., on…
Harry Byron "Reds" Gifford
Jun 12, 2012
On June 12, 2012, Harry B. "Reds" Gifford. Beloved husband of Dayle M. Gifford (nee White) and devoted father of Tracy A. Calderone and her husband Geoffrey and Matthew R. Gifford and his wife Holly. Loving grandfather of Geoffrey, Katie and Anthony Calderone and Max and Estee Gifford. Dear brother of Arlene Smedley. Funeral services…
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