OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Helen E. Mcguire
Oct 22, 2010
Helen E. McGuire (nee Haslbeck) died peacefully on October 22, 2010 surrounded by those who loved her. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Walter F. McGuire, Sr., great-granddaughter Josephine and all 5 of her siblings. She is survived by her children, Walter McGuire, Jr., Jack McGuire and Mary Jo Greenawalt,…
Mary A. Biggs
Oct 21, 2010
On October 21, 2010, Mary A. "Mellie" Biggs (nee Fazio), beloved wife of the late Edward P. Biggs; devoted mother of Ty E. Biggs and Mary Rose DeWit; loving grandmother of Dawn Mitchell and her husband John and Edward DeWit and his wife Grace and great-grandmother of Gillian "Olivia" and Gwendolyn DeWit; dear sister of…
Dorothy A. Murphy
Oct 21, 2010
On October 21, 2010 Dorothy A. Murphy (nee Lorden); beloved wife of the late Joseph D. Murphy; devoted mother of Dorothy A. Glab and her husband Ray; loving grandmother of Kelly Glab Kaltsusik and Colleen Bates, dear sister of Shirley Lorden and the late Melvin, Lorraine, John and Raymond Lorden; cherished great grandmother of Sarah…
Mary Oconis
Oct 21, 2010
On October 21, 2010 Mary Josephine (nee Powasser). Beloved wife of the late William Oconis; loving mother of Steve Uvegas, Sandra Solano, Maryjo Uvegas, William Oconis, Cherly Crain and the late David Oconis; cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A Memorial service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home…
Paul P. Kaputsos
Oct 20, 2010
On October 20, 2010, Paul Peter Kaputsos. Beloved husband of Doris E. Kaputsos and devoted father of Chrysanthia Maria Kaputsos and Peter Paul Kaputsos. Dear brother of Marshall Kaputsos. Loving grandfather of Nik, Christina, Stephen, Alexandra and Ariana. A Funeral Service will be held at the chapel of the Holy Resurrection at the Greek Orthodox…
Thomas Russell Portz, Jr.
Oct 20, 2010
Suddenly, on October 20, 2010, THOMAS RUSSELL PORTZ, JR.; Member of the Baltimore City Police Department; truly loved husband to Jessica and amazing dad to Kirstin, Shannon, and Tommy; best and most loving all-around son to Tom and JoAnn Portz; greatest most loving brother to Karen and Kristin; loving grandson of Rudy and Terry Michalek…
Helen Louise O'Donnell
Oct 20, 2010
On October 20, 2010 Helen Louise O'Donnell (nee Smith), beloved wife of the late Charles F. O'Donnell, Jr., devoted mother of Charlotte Fedders, Susan O'Toole, Mimi O'Donnell, Martha Williams and her husband Owen, Dotti Matthews and her husband Bruce, loving grandmother of 16 and great grandmother of 14. A Mass of Celebration Honoring Helen's life…
Robert Joseph Wheeler, Jr.
Oct 19, 2010
Robert Joseph Wheeler Jr. On October 19, 2010, Robert Joseph Wheeler Jr; beloved husband of the late Sharon U. Wheeler; devoted father of Kelly, Mark and Robert; loving son of Delores A. and the late Robert J. Wheeler Sr; dear brother of Michael and Elmer; cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren. A funeral service will be…
Ivy Crossont
Oct 19, 2010
On October 19, 2010 Ivy L. Crossont beloved wife of Christopher G. Crossont:devoted mother of Matthew A. Underwood and his wife Tabitha and Max R. Underwood;loving grandmother of Mallory A. and Abigail M. Underwood;Daughter of George and Eva Engelbach;sister of Kristina I. Foster and Frank M. Cassidy. Also survived bu numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.…
George H. Romoser, Jr.
Oct 18, 2010
On October 18, 2010 George H. Romoser, Jr.; devoted father of Kelli Schlossenberg and her husband Lenny; dear grandfather of Megan and Lindsey Schlossenberg. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26) on Thursday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. at which time a funeral service…
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