OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Edward L. Jaworski
May 16, 2012
On May 16, 2012, Edward L. Jaworski, beloved husband of Dorothy Jaworski (nee Collins); devoted father of Mark L. Jaworski and his wife Suzanne and Keith E. Jaworski and his wife Ann; loving grandfather of Bradley, Colleen and Kevin; dear brother of William, Earnest, Lillian and the late Robert. A Catholic Prayer Service will be…
Mary Louise "Lou" Derr
May 16, 2012
On May 16, 2012 Mary Louise Derr (nee Gunther), 73, passed away after a long battle with Multiple Myleloma; beloved wife of George Francis Derr, III; devoted mother of Jane Davis and her husband John, Trish George and her husband Michael and Beth Spotts and her husband Bill; loving grandmother of Sean and Megan George,…
Barbara L. Harper
May 16, 2012
Barbara Haskell Harper passed away on May 16 at the age of 93. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the late Eveleen and John Haskell of Montreal, sister of Dennis Haskell of Toronto. Barbara is predeceased by her husband James Harper, Jr. She was a former resident of Old Greenwich, CT…
Carl W. Palmer
May 16, 2012
On May 16, 2012 CARL W. PALMER beloved husband of 59 years to Lillie Mae Palmer (nee Eckhart); devoted father of Carol Wallace, Barbara Raines, Susan Schroeder, Mary Hall, Sharon Palmer and Joyce Maranto; loving grandfather of 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brother of Doris Stahler and her husband Ralph and the late H. Lee…
Maria Elizabeth Watkins
May 15, 2012
On May 15, 2012, Maria Elizabeth Watkins (nee Oechsler. Beloved wife of John W. Watkins and devoted mother of Sandra M. Walsh, John R. Watkins, Marie E. Kimbel and Christine W. Gernhart, D.V.M. Devoted daughter of Audrey K. Oechsler (nee Smith) and the late Andrew F. Oechsler. Dear sister of Kathleen Levee, Patricia DiGennaro, Andrew,…
Evelyn Frances Hilpert
May 15, 2012
On May 15, 2012 Evelyn Frances Hilpert, 95; beloved wife of the late John M. Hilpert; devoted mother of Elaine Remley, Joy Strother, Michelle Stack and her husband Thomas; loving grandmother of six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050…
Frank G. Schuetz, Sr.
May 15, 2012
On May 15, 2012, Frank G. Schuetz, Sr., beloved husband of Eha L. Schuetz (nee Leinjarv); devoted father of Maarja, Greta, Carl, Frank, Jr. Mark, Rob, Eric and Norm; loving grandfather of Kim, Rachel, Alex, Giselle, Erica, Mark, Jr., Emily, Renee, John, Andrew, Kirsten, Katrina, Cameron, Robbie, Melissa, Lauren and great-grandfather of Stella and Otto;…
Umberto Fioravante
May 15, 2012
On May 15, 2012, Umberto Fioravante beloved husband of the late Maria Fioravante (nee DeCarolis); devoted father of Luciana Beach and her husband Mark and Carmen Chlada and her husband Mark; devoted brother of Carmella Savini and Assunta DiPaolo. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at the…
Nancy L. Cavaliere
May 14, 2012
On May 14, 2012 Nancy L. Cavaliere (nee Church) devoted mother of Carin Cavaliere and Donna Cavaliere; dear sister of Sandra M. Elliott, Pat Strempek and Wade Church. She is also survived by many loving family and friends. A Vigil Service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral of Dundalk, Inc. 7922 Wise…
Frances Lederer
May 14, 2012
On May 14, 2012, Frances Theresa Lederer, beloved wife of the late Charles V. Lederer; loving mother of John Dubiel, Dorothy Dean, Sandra Jackson and the late Frances Michael; also survived by 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc. 7922 Wise…
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