OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Melvin Bernard Piker
Oct 31, 2010
On October 31, 2010 Melvin Bernard Piker, beloved husband of the late Palma L. Piker (nee Higgs), devoted father of Paul W. Piker and his wife Wilma, John W. Piker and his wife Ellen, Jerry B. Piker and his wife Patricia, and Steven M. Piker, long time companion of Alberta Jane Taylor and her family,…
Alexander Yonych, Sr.
Oct 31, 2010
On October 31, 2010, Alexander Yonych Sr.; beloved husband of the late Emma A. Yonych (nee Heinecke); devoted father of Tessie Mills, Buster Yonych and his wife Mary, and Gerry Laue and her husband Richard; dear brother of Stephen and Lillian Yonych. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at the…
Louise Hamer
Oct 30, 2010
On October 30, 2010 Louise Stella Hamer, beloved wife of the late John Hamer, loving mother of Gloria Brown and Sandy Offerman, also surived by two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc. 7922 Wise Avenue on Wednesday at 11…
Samuel Poulos
Oct 30, 2010
On October 30, 2010 Samuel Poulos beloved husband of Dimitra Poulos. Loving father of Dan Poulos and wife Dawn and Peter Poulos. Dear grandfather of Samuel Poulos. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Trisaghion Service will be held at the family owned Ruck Towson funeral home 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26) Tuesday…
Barbara A. Marlowe
Oct 30, 2010
On October 30, 2010 Barbara Ann Marlowe (nee Lain) beloved wife of the late Thomas Marlowe; dear aunt of Marty Fleming; dear sister of the late Marilyn Andrews; beloved friend of Eve, Gretchen, Millie and Ed, and others. Mrs. Marlowe will lie in repose at the Stella Maris Chapel on Wednesday from 9:00 – 9:30…
Elsie May Haines
Oct 29, 2010
On October 29, 2010 Elsie May Haines,beloved wife of the late Paul E. Haines Jr, loving mother of Paula M. Haines, cherished grandmother of April M. Six, dear sister of Edward Powell. A funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home Of Dundalk, Inc. 7922 Wise Avenue on Tuesday November 9,…
L. Thomas Kelly
Oct 29, 2010
On October 29, 2010 L. Thomas Kelly; beloved husband of Eleanor A. Kelly (nee Whitney); devoted father of Theresa A. Brotman and her husband Jerry, Richard T. Kelly, John W. Kelly and Laura K. Cavanaugh; dear brother of Patricia Wilhelm and her husband Kent; grandfather of Rick, Jennifer, Brett, Dan, Sean, Jack and MacKenzie; great-grandfather…
Ernestine Ann Klima
Oct 29, 2010
On October 29, 2010, Ernestine Ann Klima, beloved wife of 56 years to Rudolph E. Klima, Sr.; devoted mother of Rudolph E. Klima, Jr. and his wife Maria, Janet L. Hoskins and her husband Clifford E., Sr. and Carol A. Shifflett and her husband Richard Steven; loving grandmother of Leah and Bob, Clifford, Jr., Brittany,…
Elizabeth Frances Phalen
Oct 28, 2010
On October 28, 2010 Elizabeth Frances Phalen, beloved wife of the late Edward A. Phalen, loving sister-in-law of Clare Finnegan, loving aunt of Larry, Carol, Joanne, John, Robert, Clare, Charlie, and also many great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her brother Lawrence V. Finnegan. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Stella…
Nicholas E. Smith, Sr.
Oct 28, 2010
On October 28, 2010, Nicholas Edward Smith, Sr., beloved husband of the late Eleanor R. Smith; devoted father of Nicholas E. Smith, Jr. and his wife Gail, Catherine J. Harper, Douglas S. Smith and his wife Christine, Steven C. Smith and his wife Linda and Phillip R. Smith and his wife Tracy; dear brother of…
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