OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Joseph "Butter Ball" Alvah Ewing
Jan 11, 2012
On January 11, 2012 Joseph "Butter Ball" Alvah Ewing, beloved husband of Inez "Sue" C. Ewing, loving father of Marian A. Forbes, Millie P. Crebs, the late Jo Ann Clements, and Joseph A. Ewing Jr., cherished grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral…
Rosaria Culotta Johnson
Jan 10, 2012
On January 10, 2012, Rosaria Culotta Johnson, beloved mother of Cecilia McGarvey and her husband Tim, loving grandmother of Shaun McGarvey and Colleen McGarvey Berry and her husband Bill, dear great-grandmother of Connor Berry and Brody Berry, loving sister of Charles Culotta, Stella Smith, Vincent Culotta, John Culotta and the late Rose Boblitz, Andrew Culotta…
Lawrence Joseph Vande Ryt
Jan 10, 2012
On January 10, 2012 Lawrence Joseph Vande Ryt; beloved husband of 53 years to Alberta Vande Ryt (nee Leeds); devoted father of Douglas Vande Ryt and his wife Lisa, Cynthia Coburn and her husband Steve, Mark Vande Ryt, Nadine Hines and her husband Kevin, and Jeffrey Vande Ryt; loving grandfather of Samantha Hines, Sara Vande…
P.J. Pear
Jan 9, 2012
On January 9, 2012 P.J. Pear; devoted son of Douglas and Kathleen Pear; loving brother of Amy Pear and her husband Tony; dear uncle of Diana and Charlie. Also survived by a loving grandmother, many aunts, uncles, and many other loving family members and friends. The family will be receiving friends at the family owned…
Robert T. Woodworth
Jan 9, 2012
On January 9, 2012 PASTOR ROBERT T. WOODWORTH of Christ and Country Church, former State Chaplain of American Legion, beloved husband of Shirley May Woodworth; devoted father of daughter Claudia Woodworth Barlow and granddaughter Joce Boblink and husband David and their children Haley, Noah and Christian and grandson Joshua Barlow and his son Nathanial and…
Donald Lee Ridenour
Jan 8, 2012
On January 8, 2012 Donald Lee Ridenour; beloved husband of Carol Ridenour (nee Ashauer); brother-in-law of Eva and Robert Przybylski, Sr.; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26A) Wednesday 3-5 and 7-9pm and Thursday 10-11am, at which…
Constance A. Griffin, M.D.
Jan 8, 2012
On January 8, 2012 CONSTANCE A. GRIFFIN, M.D., beloved wife of Allan C. Spradling; devoted mother of Emily Spradling and Katherine Spradling; sister of Paula Davis and Greg Griffin. A Memorial Service will be held at Towson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1710 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, MD on Thursday, January 12 at 11:00 AM. In lieu…
Larry D. Mclaurin, Sr.
Jan 8, 2012
On January 8, 2012 Larry D. McLaurin, Sr. beloved husband of Louise McLaurin (nee Warner); devoted father of Larry McLaurin, Jr. and his wife Kathy, Pamela Klinger and her husband Joe, Robert Reuschling, Cheryl Trentham and her husband Bill, Debra Calvillo and her husband Manny; dear sister of JoAnn Layfield and her husband Edgar. Also…
Denise Noel Rosenfeld
Jan 8, 2012
On January 8, 2012, Denise Noel Rosenfeld, beloved wife of Michael Paul Wilkes; loving daughter of Patricia A. and the late Lee Rosenfeld; dear sister of Michael Rosenfeld and Jeff and Jon Helring; long time friend of Ronald Araujo. Also survived by 2 nieces and 4 nephews. Services and interment private. Arrangements by Leonard J.…
Keith W. Bien
Jan 8, 2012
Beloved husband of Sarah L. Bien(nee Gibbs); loving brother of Wayne S. Bien and his wife Barbara;dear son-in-law of Betty L. Gibbs, brother-in-law of James D. Gibbs and his wife Carol & Susan C. Stokes; dear uncle of Jared Stokes, James A. & Jeremy Gibbs, Andrew and Tyler Bien; great uncle of Emma, Samantha and…
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