OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Harry L. Bayne, Iii
Jan 14, 2011
On January 14, 2011, Harry L. Bayne, III, loving son of Harry L. Bayne, II and Linda M. Cuglar; dear brother of Stephanie, Jennifer, Jessica, Pamela, Kristine and Christopher; uncle of Morgan, Mattie, Spencer and Gavin. A funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Ave.…
Jeffrey L. Smetana, Sr.
Jan 14, 2011
On January 14, 2011, in Blue Springs, Missouri, Jeffrey Lloyd Smetana, Sr.; beloved husband of Teres Smetana; devoted father of Erik L. Smetana of York, PA, Joshua R. Smetana and Jeffrey L. Smetana, Jr., both of Blue Springs, MO.; loving son of Vivian M. (nee Lloyd) and the late Robert J. Smetana, Sr. of Cambridge,…
Doris Wittman
Jan 13, 2011
Wittman, Doris C. On January 13, 2011 Doris C. (nee Brendel) Beloved wife of the John (Jack) Wittman Devoted Mother of Dorothy Cramer and her husband Fred, John (Butch) Wittman and his wife Biaba, Scott Wittman and his wife Tracey, Timothy Wittman and his wife Cindy and Donna Lynn Wittman Also survived by 7 Grandchildren…
John James Esser, Jr.
Jan 13, 2011
On January 13, 2011 John James Esser, Jr., beloved husband of June I. Esser, devoted father of Christopher P. Esser and his wife Rhonda and David F. Esser and his wife Mary Kay, loving grandfather of Christopher, Taylor, Zachary, and Nicholas, dear brother of the late Helen and Erma. Friends may call at the family…
Lawrence Frazier
Jan 13, 2011
On January 13, 2011, Lawrence M. Frazier, beloved husband of the late Agnes J. Frazier; loving father of Kenneth, Donald and the late James Frazier. Also survived by Six grandchildren and Six great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc. 7922 Wise Avenue on Monday at…
Josephine Lesniewski
Jan 13, 2011
On January 13, 2011, Josephine Lesniewski (nee Dominiak) Beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Lesniewski, Jr. and Robert A. Watkins. Devoted mother of John Watkins, William Watkins and the late Robert Watkins. Dear sister of Lorraine Ciepiela. Josie is predeceased by two brothers and 1 sister. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, many great grandchildren,…
Ella V. Amundsen
Jan 13, 2011
On January 13, 2011, Ella Vaulleda (Val) Amundsen, 83, loving wife to the late Ollie Amundsen, peacefully passed in her condo in Timonium. She had been in Stella Maris in-home hospice program since August. Born in Chicago, Illinois on July 31, 1927 to Ella & Louis Kreller. Her marriage to Ollie in 1947 lasted 60…
Catherine D. Hammel
Jan 12, 2011
On January 12, 2011, Catherine Dolores Hammel(nee Poffel); beloved wife of the late Albert Edgar Hammel and the late Edward M. Hanzely; devoted mother of Thomas E. Hammel and his wife Debbie and Gloria Jean Hammel and her partner Lynn; dear grandmother of Laura, Sara and Jennifer; dear great grandmother of Ronan & Mairead; dear…
Conrad Sohn, Jr.
Jan 12, 2011
On January 12, 2011 Conrad F. Sohn, Jr. beloved husband of Mildred "Betty" Sohn; loving father of Charles Sohn and his wife Virginia; dear grandfather of Deborah Blanchard and Erik Sohn;dear great-grandfather of 4. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home 1050 York Road(beltway exit 26),Monday 2-4 & 6-8 PM. A…
Mary Rowe
Jan 12, 2011
On January 12, 2011, Mary Louise Rowe; beloved wife of the late Ronald W. Rowe; loving mother of Jeffrey W. Rowe and Maria L. Winiarski. Also survived by two grandchildren and three great-grand Children. The Funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc. 7922 Wise Avenue on Saturday…
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