OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Audrey A. Goetze
Feb 18, 2012
On February 18, 2012 Audrey A. Goetze (nee Albert) beloved wife of R. Melvin Goetze, Jr. (May 17, 2011). "Don't cry because it's over now. Laugh and remember all the good times we had together". Audrey was married to Melvin for over 72 years, and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed…
Louisa Catherine Elgert
Feb 17, 2012
On February 17, 2012 Louisa Catherine Elgert (nee Bellmann); beloved wife of the late Gerald F. Elgert. Cherished daughter of the late George Washington and Sophia (nee Sauer) Bellmann. Devoted mother of Nancy Louisa Ford and her husband Edward D. and Gerald G. Elgert and his wife Ursula. Loving grandmother of Hillary Elgert and Genevieve…
Janet Lee "Jane" Benson
Feb 17, 2012
On February 17, 2012 Janet Lee "Jane" Benson; preceded in death by her father Lee Benson and mother Anna Shaw and step-father Frank Shaw. She is survived by her siblings John and William Benson and the late Lee Benson; loving aunt of thirteen nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Ms. Benson a lifetime…
Eleanor R. Hanlon
Feb 17, 2012
On Friday, February 17, 2012 in Timonium, MD. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Edward Hanlon. She was loved beyond measure by her children, Philip (Mikie) Hanlon, Joan Dudley, Marty (Brian) Bystry, Mary (Brad) Elkins, Nancy (John Francis) Hanlon, Thomas (Carol) Hanlon and Mike (Susan) Hanlon; her twenty-one grandchildren; her…
Paul Michael Friedlander
Feb 17, 2012
On February 17, 2012 Paul Michael Friedlander; beloved husband of Karen Friedlander; devoted father of Lisa Fish and her husband Brian and Amy Bissett and her husband Joseph; doting grandfather of Jeremy and Mary Beth Fish and Michael and Daniel Bissett; dear brother of Sheldon Friedlander and Bunny Pucci. Friends may call at the family…
Percy A. Martinez
Feb 17, 2012
On February 17, 2012 Percy A. Martinez; beloved husband of Claudia Martinez (nee DeLeon).Devoted son of Edgar R. and Sandra A. (nee Michelena) Martinez. Loving brother of Fredy R. Martinez and his wife Carmen Beltran and Mildred P. Martinez. Dear grandson of Elsa Michelena, nephew of Glidys Michelena and cherished uncle of Rodrigo, Diego and…
Jane Jones
Feb 17, 2012
On February 17, 2012 Jane Jones (nee VanLill) devoted mother of Robert Jones, Jr., Stephen Jones, Janet Knight, David Jones and Barbara Troyer; also survived by 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc. 7922 Wise Ave on Saturday, March 24, 2012…
Gerard A. Fischer
Feb 16, 2012
On February 16, 2012, Gerard Andrew Fischer, beloved husband of Elena Fischer (nee Frate). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Christian Wake Service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Ave. on Wednesday at 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at…
Thomas V. Rukstelis
Feb 16, 2012
On February 16, 2012 Thomas V. Rukstelis beloved husband of Debra Ann Rukstelis (nee Rolfes); devoted father of Thomas Andrew Rukstelis; loving grandfather of Vincent Thomas Rukstelis; loving son of Margaret E. and the late Thomas J. Rukstelis; dear brother of Regina M. Rukstelis; son in law of Betty J. and the late George W.…
Sally J. Dexter
Feb 16, 2012
On February 16, 2012 SALLY J. COATES DEXTER beloved wife of Edward M. Dexter; devoted sister of Carol Coates and her husband Darwin Feheley, Ann Coates, Susan Tarjan and her husband James and Wesley Coates; she is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to ASPCA…
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