OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Thomas Norris Ridgaway, Iii "Norrie"
Aug 23, 2010
On August 23, 2010 Thomas Norris Ridgaway, III "Norrie"; devoted brother of Janie Church and husband Steven, Brooke Jordan, Paul Ridgaway, Matt Ridgaway, Katie Anderson and husband Jerry. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends, son of Thomas N. Ridgaway, Jr. and the late Jane Ridgaway. Norrie was a dedicated and respected employee…
Bruce F. Abbott
Aug 23, 2010
On August 23, 2010 BRUCE F. ABBOTT beloved husband of Carol P. Abbott. Devoted father of Meghan Abbott Briley, Christian, Kailey, Karlie and Caroline Abbott. Loving grandfather of Peyton and Jackson Briley. Devoted brother of Dr. J. Douglas, Glenn and Robert Abbott, Cynthia Bush, Stephanie Brandt and the late Wayne Abbott. Devoted son of Margaret…
Robert A. D`Ambrogi
Aug 23, 2010
On August 23, 2010, Robert A. D`Ambrogi, beloved husband of Jane D`Ambrogi (nee Lambdin); loving brother of Donald J. and Thomas L. D`Ambrogi and Kathleen E. Mattessich. 15 nieces and nephews and 10 great nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc, 1050 York…
Martin J. Fischer, Jr.
Aug 22, 2010
On August 22, 2010 Martin J. Fischer, Jr.; loving son of the late Martin and Olga Fischer; dear brother of Ernie and James Fischer and the late Bernard Fischer; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Catholic prayer service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc. 7922 Wise…
Catherine E. Stifler
Aug 22, 2010
On August 22, 2010 CATHERINE E. STIFLER, Ph.D.(nee Schmaus) beloved wife of Norman Stifler. Devoted mother of Jo Anne Lindenberger and step-mother of Shirley Machovec. Loving grandmother of Jakob and Jesse Schutz and Tara and Robert Machovec. Devoted sister of Henry Edward Schmaus. Dr. Catherine Stifler, Ph.D taught nursing at University of Maryland and started…
Mary Pearl Gilbert
Aug 21, 2010
On August 21, 2010, Mary Pearl Gilbert (nee Divel). Beloved wife of Thomas J. Gilbert, Jr. and devoted mother of Dr. Thomas J. Gilbert, III, Nancy A Paquin, Janice M. Nelson, Dr. David M. Gilbert, Keith W. Gilbert and Tracy L. Leddon. Dear sister of John Divel and the late George Divel. Also surviving are…
Ona Marie "Mopsey" Bauer
Aug 21, 2010
On August 21, 2010 Ona Marie "Mopsey" Bauer (nee Shellenberger); beloved wife of William F. Bauer, Jr.; devoted mother of William F. Bauer, III and Linda H. Bauer; dear sister of Janice Busch of Richmond, Va.; loving grandmother of Lindsey and Courtney Bauer. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.…
Thomas Albert Bennett
Aug 19, 2010
Thomas Albert Bennett died August 19, 2010, following a brief hospitalization. In 1952, he emigrated from Edlington, England where he worked on the British Railroad during WWII, living first in Baltimore before moving to Lutherville. His life was enriched by a loving family, many friends, two successful small businesses, a dozen substantial home improvement projects,…
R. Michael Hornbuckle
Aug 19, 2010
Suddenly on August 19, 2010 R. Michael Hornbuckle; beloved husband of Diane M. Hornbuckle (nee Hartman); devoted father of Matthew R. Hornbuckle and Kristi M. Hornbuckle; loving son of Robert and Ruth Hornbuckle; dear brother of Mertroe Hornbuckle and Diane Pobol. A memorial service will be held at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home,…
Donald C. Kuklinski
Aug 17, 2010
On August 17, 2010, Donald C. Kuklinski, Sr. beloved husband of Dolores J. Kuklinski (nee Lanarsky); devoted father of Donna J. Chamberlan, Donald C. Jr. and Stanley P. Kuklinski; loving grandfather of Eric P. Kuklinski, Joseph and Annamarie Chamberlan, and Catherine Kuklinski; dear brother of George Kuklinski. A Catholic Prayer service will be held at…
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