OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Robert R. Holthaus, M.D.
Nov 21, 2010
On November 21, 2010 ROBERT R. HOLTHAUS, M.D. beloved husband of Joan L. Holthaus (nee Bruns); devoted father of Lauri Bartlett and her husband Anthony, Jodi Mister and her husband David, Heidi Gillis and her husband Robert and Molli Carter and her husband Steven; loving grandfather of Matthew Mister, Harrison Bartlett, Austin Carter and Sarah…
Thomas E. Meyers
Nov 21, 2010
On November 21, 2010 Thomas E. Meyers, beloved husband of Dorothy Meyers (nee Engel), loving brother-in-law of Evelyn Engel, uncle of Craig Meyers and his wife Donna and Linda Meyers, great uncle of four nephews. Also survived by many loving cousins and friends. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.…
Gwendoline Ayres
Nov 20, 2010
On November 20, 2010 Gwendoline L. Ayres (nee Ratcliffe) beloved wife of the late John O. Ayres; devoted mother of Sharon M. Harrison and her husband Serge; dear grandmother of Lori Johnson and her husband John; dear great-grandmother of Christina Harrison, Dylan and Emily Hankewycz, Harly, Reece and Cheyenne Johnson; step-great-grandmother of Sgt. First Class…
Donald J. Bruce
Nov 20, 2010
On November 20, 2010, Donald James Bruce, beloved husband of Cynthia Bruce (nee Bruno); devoted father of Ericka L. Bruce; loving son of Paul Bruce and his wife Pat and Joan Parker and her fiance Donald Orem. All services and interment are private.
Elwood A. Knight
Nov 20, 2010
On November 20, 2010, Elwood Anthony Knight, beloved husband of Lorraine K. Knight (nee Baker); devoted father of Leigh M. Knight, Bryan E. Knight and his wife Jessica and William E. Knight; dear brother of Edward L. Knight and Timothy A. Knight and his wife Patsy. Also survived by many other family members and friends.…
Paul Steven Smeton
Nov 20, 2010
On November 20, 2010 Paul Steven Smeton; beloved husband of Carolyn Smeton(nee Bartholomay); loving father of Barbara Minogue and husband Larry, Patricia Keckler and husband Larry, Paul Smeton and wife Debbie and the late Timothy Smeton; dear grandfather of Zachary, Corinne, Chelsea, D.J., and Joe; dear great-grandfather of Delaney and Camden. Friends may call at…
Sharon V. Lindsay
Nov 18, 2010
On November 18, 2010 Sharon V. Lindsay, beloved wife of Robert S. Lindsay, devoted mother of Heather Michelle Lindsay, Stephen Christopher Lindsay and his wife Denise, loving grandmother of Cora Danielle Lindsay, niece of Katherine Hartlove and Ruth Webster. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Verna Brown. Friends may call at…
Mary K. Riefner
Nov 17, 2010
On November 17, 2010, Mary K. Riefner (nee Kitson), beloved wife of Frederick H. Riefner, Jr.; devoted mother of Sue Kehr and her husband Glenn, Linda Kucharski and her husband Frank, Fred Riefner, III his wife Karen and the late Thomas Riefner; loving grandmother of Kristopher and Brian Kehr, Les, Russell, and Josh Kucharski and…
John J. Savko, Sr.
Nov 17, 2010
On November 17, 2010 John J. Savko, Sr; beloved husband of the late Lucille K. Savko (nee Kolodziejski), devoted father of John J. Savko, Jr., loving brother of Anne Neyer. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26A) Friday 3-5 and 7-9 P.M., where a…
Janice Biondo O'Neill
Nov 16, 2010
On November 16, 2010 JANICE BIONDO O'NEILL beloved mother of Patrick O'Neill and Charles O'Neill; devoted daughter of Anita Miller and the late Sylvester Biondo;sister of the late Robert Biondo; dear friend of Donna Harrison Friends may call at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (Beltway exit 26) on Thursday from…
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