OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
James "Dicky" Breeden, Sr.
Nov 8, 2010
Breeden, Sr., James "Dicky" On November 8, 2010, James "Dicky" Breeden, Sr., beloved husband of Mary Breeden (nee White); devoted father of Jennifer Riemer, Jody Sturgill and the late James Breeden, Jr. and Franklin Breeden; loving grandfather of Tiffany Sturgill-Breeden, Brooke Riemer, Trinity Sturgill and Frank Riemer, Jr.; dear brother of Woodrow Breeden, Jr., Estelle…
Vertalee M. Pillsbury
Nov 7, 2010
On November 7, 2010 VERTALEE MCCUSKER PILLSBURY, beloved wife of the late William A. Pillsbury, Jr., M.D.; devoted daughter of the late Thomas P. and M. Vertalee McCusker; she is survived by her loving children, Vertalee P. Fordham, Laurel K. Pillsbury, William T. Pillsbury and his wife Joyce and Teresa R. Pillsbury; she is also…
Earl C. Kyle
Nov 7, 2010
On November 7, 2010 Earl Clifton Kyle; beloved son of the late Mary Elizabeth Botzler and the late Earl C. Kyle; devoted brother of Daniel L. Kyle and Mary Catherine Rose and her husband Chris. A graveside service will be held at Saters Baptist Church Cemetery on Thursday at 12noon.
Stella Josephine Gross
Nov 6, 2010
On November 6, 2010 Stella Josephine Gross, devoted long time life partner of Fred Loewe and his sons Ron and wife Sandy, Bob, Gary and wife Lisa, his six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Also survived by her sister Anna Frances Gray and her loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her daughter Chantel…
Edward D. Thomas
Nov 6, 2010
On November 6, 2010 Edward Daniel Thomas, beloved son of the late Edward and Elizabeth Thomas, loving companion of Charlotte M. Smith and her family, dear brother of Frances Gray and the late Elizabeth Warlick. also survived by many nieces and nephews and extended family. A funeral service will be held at the family owned…
William Michael Hedrick, Sr.
Nov 6, 2010
. On November 6, 2010, William Michael Hedrick, Sr. beloved husband of Nancy L. (nee Goadman); devoted father of Cindy L. Hicks and her companion Earle V. Lyons, III, and William M. Hedrick, Jr. and his companion Nina Saarikko; loving grandfather of Krysten Hicks, Arthur "Ash" S. Hicks,V and his wife Kimberly, and Breanne Hicks;…
Helen Elizabeth Curry
Nov 5, 2010
On November 5, 2010 Helen Elizabeth Curry, loving aunt of seven nieces and nephews and one step-daughter. All services are private. Family suggest contributions be made to Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church 3701 Sweet Air Road Phoenix, MD 21131. Arrangements by Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.
Norman Victor Wenczkowski, Sr.
Nov 5, 2010
On November 5, 2010 Norman Victor Wenczkowski,SR., beloved husband of the late Carolyn Mae Wenczkowski(nee Cadden), loving father of Norman V. Wenczkowski, Jr. and his wife Janet, Matthew J. Wenczkowski and his wife Anna, and the late Mark A. Wenczkowski. cherished grandfather of Norman V. Wenczkowski III, and Jenna Nicole Wenczkowski, dear brother of five…
Linda Maria Barcase
Nov 5, 2010
On November 5, 2010 Linda Maria Barcase ; loving mother of Maria Denise Thomas and Nicholas Thomas LaPenna; dear sister of John O. Barcase; cherished grandmother of Ryan Douglas Thomas, Jr., Joseph Nicholas Thomas, and Megan Nicole Thomas Friends may call at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dunulak, 7922 Wise Ave, on Monday…
Elmer James Morgan, Sr.
Nov 5, 2010
On November 5, 2010 Elmer James Morgan, Sr. beloved husband of the late Dorothy E. Morgan (nee Pence); devoted father of Barbara Weber and her husband John, Jim Morgan, Jr. and his wife Hilde and Joyce Newton and her husband Mike; also survived by 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 4 brothers and 1 sister. Funeral…
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