OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Ellen Theresa Shockey
Dec 8, 2010
On December 8, 2010 Ellen Theresa Shockey beloved wife of James T. Shockey,devoted mother of Ellen T. Kern and her husband Michael, Darlene M. Shinaberry and her husband Arnold, Bryan K. Shockey and his wife Tina, dear sister of William Schmuck, loving grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A mass of christian burial will…
Robert Paul Gardner
Dec 8, 2010
On December 8, 2010, Robert Paul Gardner. Beloved husband of Donna L. Gardner (nee Bowers). Devoted father of Jessica M., Victoria L. and Kellie E. Gardner and stepfather of Michael T. Clemens, Jr. Loving son of Vaughn P. and Joanne M. (nee Isabella) Gardner. Dear brother of Timothy F. and David V. Gardner and Mary…
Jim E. Starr
Dec 7, 2010
On December 7, 2010 Jim E. Starr, beloved husband of Judy Starr, devoted father of Terri Sommerfeldt, Wendi Shane and husband Jeffrey, and the late Traci Starr, loving grandfather of Sara and Michael Sommerfeldt, Evan and Braden Shane. A memorial service will be held at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York…
Betty Irene Schneider
Dec 7, 2010
On December 7, 2010 Betty Irene Schneider, beloved wife of the late John R. Schneider, loving mother of Jeffrey Schneider, Terry Tangeman and her husband Derek and Deborah Drury and her husband Doug, dear sister of Fritz Gobbo, dear grandfather of Katarina, Jack and Lindsey Tangeman, Danielle and Devan Drury. Friends may call at the…
Mary Hocking Mehrling
Dec 7, 2010
On December 7, 2010 MARY HOCKING MEHRLING beloved wife of the late Adrian L. Mehrling; devoted mother of Karen J. Stine and Robin L. Stevenson; loving grandmother of Jessica Anker, Laura Piereman, Amanda Bosley-Smith, Katie Anne Canapp, Heather Turnbull and Brooke Turnbull; dear great-grandmother of Kyler, Nickolaus and Gabriel. A Memorial Service will be held…
William J. Schoff, Sr.
Dec 7, 2010
On December 7, 2010, William Jay Schoff, Sr., beloved wife of Patricia L. Schoff; devoted father of Deborah Renfro, John Jay Schoff and the late William Jay Schoff, Jr.; Also survived by five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and many other family members and friends. A funeral service will be held at…
Edward B. Ragonese
Dec 7, 2010
Ragonese, Edward B., on December 7, 2010. Beloved brother of Paul Ragonese and his wife Anne; dear uncle of Margaret M. Ondov, Karoline M. Obora and Michael P. McAdam. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (Beltway exit 26A) Thursday, 2-4 & 6-8 PM where a funeral…
Marth Barbara Sheets
Dec 7, 2010
On December 7, 2010 Martha Barbara Sheets (nee Bayer); beloved wife of the late James T. Sheets; loving sister of Mildred Berkowitz, Margaret Lanphear, Mary Dean, James Bayer and the late Katherine Simon, Frances, Leonard, John and George Bayer; loving Aunt of Janet Stevens, Lloyd and Mary Simon and the late Frederick Simon and David…
Mary Piper
Dec 6, 2010
On December 6, 2010 Mary V. Piper (nee Grove)beloved wife of the late Millard F. Piper;devoted mother of Oscar M. Piper, Doris L. Lowe,Donald L. Piper and the late Daniel A. and Ralph R. Piper and Jeannette M. Blackmon;Dear sister of the late Oscar and Lorraine Grove,Edith Whittington,Gertrude Penwell and Nettie Henry;Survived by 12 grandchildren;13…
Jennifer R. Mcbride
Dec 6, 2010
On December 6, 2010 Jennifer R. (nee Moser). Beloved wife of Robert G. McBride. Devoted mother of Robin D. McBride, Robert G. McBride, Sr. and wife Marlene of Illinois and Jennifer S. McBride-Watson and husband Donald R. Watson, Jr. Loving grandmother of Robert G. McBride, Jr. and wife Rachel, Elizabeth A. McBride, Daniel G. McBride…
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