OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.Marie Louise Peña
Jan 17, 2011
On January 17, 2011 Marie Louise Peña (nee Comegys) beloved wife of the late Alberto Peña, cherished daughter of the late James W. and Marie A. Comegys, loving mother of Ivonne Fournier Comegys of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico; A. Dennis Peña and his wife Andrea of Reisterstown, MD; step-mother of Juan Alberto Peña of New…
Reed J. Pierson, Jr.
Jan 17, 2011
On January 17, 2011, Reed J. Pierson, Jr. Beloved husband of Janet A. Pierson (nee Cheslik) and devoted father of Darryl R. Pierson and Bryan J. Pierson. Loving grandfather of Logan J. Pierson. Mr. Pierson is the past Master of Patapsco Lodge #183 in addition to memberships in several other Masonic organizations. Funeral Services will…
Brian Craig Ellick
Jan 16, 2011
On January 16, 2011 Brian Craig Ellick, beloved son of Catherine E. Ellick (nee Deickman) and the late Edward S. Ellick Sr., loving brother of Debra A. Scarpulla, Edward S. Ellick Jr., David W. Ellick, and Steven T. Ellick. Also survived by 8 nieces and nephews and an extended family and friends. A funeral service…
Celeste A. Lotz
Jan 16, 2011
On January 16, 2011 Celeste A. Lotz (nee Aus) beloved wife of the late Frank W. Lotz, Jr.; devoted mother of the late Amanda Mann; also survived by 4 brothers, 4 sisters and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc. 7922 Wise Ave.…
Catherine A. Duncan
Jan 16, 2011
On January 16, 2011 Catherine A. Duncan (nee Miller)beloved wife of the late Russell A. Duncan Sr.;devoted mother of Bonnie Ellison and husband Wayne of Farmville, VA. and Russell A. Duncan Jr. and wife Virginia of Glen Burnie;also survived by 6 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at the family owned…
Paul H. Béziat
Jan 16, 2011
On January 16, 2011; Paul H. Béziat, beloved husband of Margaret Béziat(nee Flood); devoted father of Erin P. Béziat, Bridget E. Weiss and Sean C. Béziat; dear brother of Robert Béziat. A Funeral Service will be held at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26A), on Thursday at…
Kathleen E. Rich
Jan 15, 2011
On January 15, 2011, Kathleen Elizabeth Rich, devoted mother of Ashley and Allison Rich; loving daughter of Joann L. Flack and the late Joseph J. Galoni, Sr.; loving grandmother of Chad Paulley, Jr.; dear sister of Christine Dudley and Lorraine, Joseph and Amanda Galoni; cherished friend of Leo Sapp. A funeral service will be held…
Edgar R. Harrison, Jr.
Jan 15, 2011
On January 15, 2011 Edgar R. Harrison, Jr., age 97, dear uncle of Florence Collins; great uncle of Susan Collins and Debbie C. Woodall. Mr. Harrison will lie-in-state at Stella Maris Chapel on Tuesday from 11:00-11:30 am, at which time a Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Interment Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery.
William E. Poorbaugh, Sr.
Jan 15, 2011
On January 15, 2011 William E. Poorbaugh, Sr.; beloved husband of the late Margaret Poorbaugh (nee Donald); devoted father of R. Donald Poorbaugh, Sr. and his wife Terry, Craig F. Poorbaugh, Sr. and his wife Lori and the late William E. Poorbaugh, II and his wife Gail; dear brother of Earle Poorbaugh; grandfather of William,…
Wanda C. Cadden
Jan 14, 2011
On January 14, 2011, Wanda C. Cadden, beloved wife of John T. Cadden; devoted mother of Eric T. Goudy and Jennifer A. Prager; loving daughter of Wayne C. and Maggie L. Taylor; grandmother of Jacob, Matthew, Chelsee and Aiden. A funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc.,…
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