OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Frank Trotta
Feb 3, 2012
On February 3, 2012, Frank G. Trotta, beloved husband of the late Verna "Ann" Trotta (nee DelFino), loving father of Dennis M. Trotta and his wife Carol L. Trotta, Dear grandfather of Michael T. Trotta and his wife Trina. Also survived by Three great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck…
Theresa Mary Nowicki
Feb 3, 2012
On February 3, 2012 Theresa Mary Nowicki (nee Kowalewski) beloved wife of the late Michael E. Nowicki, devoted mother of Michael R. Nowicki and his wife Linda, Cynthia A. Larkins and her husband Terry, loving grandmother of Tricia Kulisiewicz, and Matthew Larkins, cherished great-grandmother of Dean and Natalie Kulisiewicz, also survived by one sister and…
John "Rusty" Bradley, Jr.
Feb 3, 2012
On February 3, 2012 John "Rusty" Bradley, Jr. beloved son of Alice G. and the late J. Murray Bradley; loving father of Joshua James Bradley and fiance Danielle Ross, and Jamie Katherine Bradley; dear brother of Alice B. Behles, M. Jean McCarthy, T. James Bradley, and Jenny Bradley. Friends may call at the family owned…
Charles Glenn Cooke
Feb 3, 2012
On February 3, 2012 Charles Glenn Cooke, Sr. "Skip" age 79, devoted father of Gail Mathes, Clifford Hamilton, Lisa Martin and Charles G. Cooke, Jr., loving grandfather of John, Chris, Kyle, Nicole, Keith, Crysta, Hannah and Luke, cherished great-grandfather of Destiny, Jonathan, Logan, Laina and Hunter, predeceased by his wife Mary Lou Cooke. Friends may…
Claire M. O'Meara
Feb 2, 2012
On February 2, 2012 Claire M. O'Meara; beloved sister in law of Lila O'Meara-Judkins; dear aunt of Teri O'Meara of Centreville, MD.; great aunt of Alan P. Carson of Marietta, GA., Bryan P. O'Meara of Fredricksburg, VA., Bridget Callahan of Catonsville, MD. and Devon O'Meara of Centreville, MD. A funeral service will be held at…
George W. Ellis, Sr.
Feb 2, 2012
On February 2, 2012 George W. Ellis, Sr.; beloved husband of Catherine A. Ellis (nee Famback); devoted father of Darlene A. Dorsey and her husband Charles, Janice C. Otten and her husband Michael, Cheryl L. Ellis and the late George "Bud" Ellis, Jr. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Friends may call…
Robert E. Vaughan, Jr.
Feb 2, 2012
On February 2, 2012 Robert E. Vaughan, Jr.; loving brother of Roberta Vaughan and Jayne Knotts; dear cousin of Zelma Holzgang and her husband William and George W. Wills, Jr. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26) on Saturday from 3-4PM at which time…
Frances E. Defrank
Feb 2, 2012
On February 2, 2012 Frances E. DeFrank (nee Stine); beloved wife of the late Carl S. "Butch" DeFrank. Beloved daughter of Mary E. Stine (nee Imhoff) and the late Robert J. Stine, Sr. Loving sister of Robert J. Stine, Jr. and his wife Charlene. Dear Aunt of Robert Cory Stine and Valerie N. Stine. Frances…
Dorothy M. Tracey
Feb 2, 2012
On February 2, 2012 DOROTHY M. TRACEY beloved wife of the late John F. Tracey; devoted mother of Adam D. Cockey, Jr. and his wife Dolores and Dorothy M. Schisler; she was a loving grandmother and great-grandmother; also survived by nieces, nephews and two four legged companions, Button Nose and Patience. Friends may call at…
Alar I. Kruus
Feb 1, 2012
On February 1, 2012 Alar I. Kruus; beloved husband of Susan E. Harman. Devoted father of Laura Reissman and Karen Casbay. Loving grandfather of five. Also survived by many other loving relatives and friends. Friends may call at Chas. Peter Nagel Inc. Funeral Home 352 East 87th Street New York, New York on Wednesday February…
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