OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Elnora M. Smith
Aug 18, 2011
On August 18, 2011, Elnora M. Smith (nee Bucey), beloved wife of the late Carl M. Smith, Sr.; devoted mother of Carl M. Smith, Jr., Elaine J. Walker, Phyllis J. Nizer and Pamela G. Seisman; dear sister of Eunice Smith, Elsie Endlich, Eva Fetko and Buck Bucey. Also survived by twelve grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren…
Ella Juanita Barley
Aug 18, 2011
On August 18, 2011, Ella Juanita Barley, beloved wife of Lewis "Reds" Barley, loving mother of Rosalee Carrier, Jack Barley and the late Harvey Dermer, cherished grandmother of six grandchildren and predeceased by one grandchild; dear great-grandmother of 13; loving great-great-grandmother of two. The Funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral…
Robert Thomas Poremski, Sr.
Aug 17, 2011
On August 17, 2011, Robert Thomas Poremski, Sr. beloved husband of Nancy M. Poremski (nee DiMeo); devoted father of Diane Poremski and her boyfriend Daniel Rogers, Timothy J. Poremski and his wife Rebecca, Gregory R. Poremski and his wife Susan and the late Robert T. Poremski, Jr.; loving grandfather of Bradley Poremski; dear brother-in-law of…
Rev. Charles L. Lafferty
Aug 17, 2011
On August 17, 2011 Rev. Charles L. Lafferty, beloved son of the late John E. Lafferty and Wilhelmina Miller Lafferty; devoted brother of William L. Lafferty and his wife Mary; uncle of Kathleen Nichols, Christian Lafferty, Mary York and Paul Lafferty. Also survived by numerous great-nieces and nephews. Father Lafferty will lie in state at…
James E. Hodges, Sr.
Aug 16, 2011
On August 16, 2011 James "Bud" Hodges, Sr., loving husband of Evelyn Hodges; beloved father of James E. Hodges, Jr. and his wife Vicki; cherished grandfather of Christopher Hodges. Interment and services private. Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Crest Benevolent Fund, 8800 Walther Blvd., Parkville, Md. 21234
Eleanor C. Lukanich
Aug 16, 2011
On August 16, 2011, Eleanor Catherine Lukanich (nee Monick), devoted mother of Nicholas Jay Lukanich, Sr., Stephen M. Lukanich and Lenore M. Carr; loving grandmother of Nicholas Jay Lukanich, Jr., John B. Carr, Jr. and Dana M. Carr; great grandmother of Heidi Tracey, Hayden Carr, Michael Lagana, Mason McCarthy and Steven Gange, Jr. Friends may…
Mary Elizabeth Bernhard
Aug 16, 2011
On August 16, 2011, Mary Elizabeth Bernhard, beloved wife of the late William A. Bernhard, devoted mother of Ellen B. Krich. Also survived by four grandchildren and one great grandchild. A funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Ave. on Friday at 11 AM. Interment…
Mary C. Rutherford
Aug 16, 2011
On August 16, 2011 Mary C. Rutherford (nee Cross), devoted wife of the late John O. Rutherford. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Rutherford will lie-in-state at the Oak Crest Village Chapel Monday, August 22 from 10-11am, at which time a funeral mass will be celebrated. Interment Lorraine Park Cemetery. Please Omit…
Edna Lena Czarnowsky
Aug 16, 2011
On August 16, 2011 Edna Lena Czarnowsky (nee Numann), beloved wife of the late Herbert F. Czarnowsky, Jr., devoted mother of Herbert F. Czarnowsky, III and his wife Karen A., Carol L. Harrington and her late husband Randy R., sister of Regina Phoebus, loving grandmother of Matthew L. Harrington, Jason F. Harrington and his wife…
Delores L. Obringer
Aug 16, 2011
On August 16, 2011 Delores L. Obringer (nee Hellems), beloved wife of Thomas P. Obringer; devoted mother of Scott N. Obringer ;dear sister of Bill and George Hellems and the late Mary Jadghuber. Funeral Services will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc. 7922 Wise Avenue on Saturday at 10…
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