OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Louise Jean Deems
Apr 18, 2011
On April 18, 2011 Louise Jean Deems, beloved wife of the late James J. Deems, devoted mother of Jeri Sadegi and her husband Dr. Barry Sadegi, Louise Greggs and her husband Larry, Judy Wood and her husband Norman, Susan McGuire and her husband Michael, loving grandmother of Dr. Barry J., Mark and Jimmy Sadegi, Kristie…
Pamela J. Kelly
Apr 18, 2011
On April 18, 2011 PAMELA J. KELLY beloved wife of Charles B. Kelly; devoted sister of George (Todd) Imhoff of Omaha, NE and Jeffrey (Tuck) Imhoff of Phoenix, AZ; she is also survived by five nieces, five nephews, eight grand nieces and 11 grand nephews. Friends may call at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home,…
Roger A. Saumure, Sr.
Apr 18, 2011
On April 18, 2011, Roger Armand Saumure, Sr., beloved husband of Mary Ann Saumure; devoted father of Roger A. Saumure, Jr. and his wife Serene and Jake L. Saumure and his wife Angel; cherished grandfather of Christin, Melissa and Roger, III; loving brother of Dora Littlejohn, Harvey Saumure, Gerald Saumure and the late Joseph and…
Jarrel "Jay" William Holstein
Apr 18, 2011
On April 18, 2011 Jarrel "Jay" William Holstein beloved husband of Starr A. Holstein, devoted father of Sieanna and Landen Holstein, loving son of Katherine Holstein and Stanley and Kim Holstein, dear brother of Chuck Holstein, Elizabeth, Patricia, and Mary, also survived by 9 nieces and nephews. A Christian wake service will be held at…
Gov. William Donald Schaefer
Apr 18, 2011
On April 18, 2011; Gov. William Donald Schaefer, long time companion of the late Hilda Mae Snoops; beloved son of the late William H. and Tululu I. Schaefer; dedicated friend and confidant of Lainy LeBow-Sachs. Gov. Schaefer will Lie-in-State at the Maryland State House in Annapolis on Monday, April 25th, from 10:00AM until 2:00PM and…
Thomas L. Keeler, Jr.
Apr 18, 2011
On April 18, 2011 Thomas L. Keeler, Jr., CUA 1957. Beloved son of the late Thomas L. and Margaret T. (Conway) Keeler. Devoted brother of Cardinal William H. Keeler, Julia A. Keeler Graham of Toronto, Canada and the late Virginia M. Keeler and Helen M. Keeler-Lavin. Dear uncle of Laura and Paul Keeler-Lavin. Friends may…
Robert Harrison
Apr 18, 2011
On April 18, 2011 Robert Leroy Harrison, beloved husband of Gloria F. (nee Leonizio); loving father of Sharon Harrison and her companion John Melissari and Robert Harrison and his companion Karen Voelker; cherished grandfather of Derek stadler and Terri Melissari; dear brother of Edgar, Lewis, Keith and the late John and Norman Harrison. The Funeral…
Irma C. Tarbert
Apr 17, 2011
On April 17, 2011 Irma C. Tarbert beloved wife of the late Melvin A. Tarbert; loving sister of Karl N. Schauer and his wife Dorothea; dear aunt of David, John and Steven Schauer; also survived by many great nieces and nephews. Mrs. Tarbert will lie-in-state at the New Apostolic Church on Saturday from 10:00 to…
Hallie P. Washington
Apr 16, 2011
On April 16, 2011 Hallie P. Washington; beloved mother of Whynolia Merchant, Phyllis Watkins, Constance Mohan and David D. Humphries, Sr. and his wife RosaLee Humphries. Loving grandmother of nine, great-grandmother of 22 and great-great-grandmother of one.She is also survived by nieces, nephews and a host of family and friends. Friends may call at the…
John C. Welsh, Sr.
Apr 16, 2011
On April 16, 2011 John C. Welsh, Sr.; beloved husband of Florence N. Welsh (nee Reames); devoted father of Margaret Schuerholz, John Welsh, Jr., Donald Welsh, Carolyn Klimek and Kathleen Schultz; dear grandfather of Jean, Michael, John III, Cherie, Shaun, Donald Jr., Christina, Zachary and Gabriel; great grandfather of Christine, Samuel, Wilson, Sierra, Seth, Luke…
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