OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Nancy Kidder Christie
Jul 21, 2010
On July 21, 2010 Nancy K. Christie, beloved wife of the late Peter Graham Christie, devoted mother of Susan Kimberly Hupfeldt, Christopher Edward Hupfeldt, Juliet Hupfeldt Miller and the late William George Hupfeldt, Jr., step-mother of Alison Graham Tucker, Jean Alden Farquhar and Gillian Turner Christie, loving grandmother of eleven and great grandmother of one.…
B. Carson Driggs, Sr.
Jul 21, 2010
On July 21, 2010 B. Carson Driggs, Sr. beloved husband of Delphia Driggs (nee Hall) devoted father of B. Carson Driggs, Jr. and his wife Candi and Michael Jay Driggs; loving grandfather of James C., Rachel L., Margaret E. and Meredith J. Driggs; dear brother of Irma Hoyle; also survived by many dear relatives, friends…
Janice M. Branciforte
Jul 21, 2010
On July 21, 2010 after a long bout with Myotonic Dystrophy, Janice M. Branciforte (nee Suppes) beloved wife of Angerlo M. Branciforte, Jr.; loving daughter or the late George and Barbara Suppes; sister of Hoyt Suppes; sister in law of Regina and Tom Karwacki, Marcella and Michael Danenmann; aunt of Joseph and Jessica Danenmann and…
Warren R. Albert
Jul 20, 2010
On July 20, 2010, Warren R. Albert, beloved husband of the late Gloria J. Albert (nee Beaghan); devoted father of Tim W. Albert and his wife Gayle and the late Mark R. Albert; dear brother of George Albert; devoted grandfather of Nicole Szczubelek and Jaclyn Ittner; beloved companion of Jean Nedzel. Friends may call at…
Debbie Ratajczak
Jul 19, 2010
on July 19, 2010, Debbie Ratajczak(nee Majors), beloved wife of Michael J. Ratajczak, Jr.; devoted mother of Melissa Gilmore and Pamela Copeland; loving grandmother of Nicholas and Riley Gilmore. A catholic prayer service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Ave. on Friday at 11 AM. Interment…
John William Alt
Jul 18, 2010
On July 18, 2010 John William Alt; beloved husband of Tracey Ann (nee Glenn). Devoted father of Candice, John William and Joshua Tyler Alt. Cherished son of Melvin C. and Carol L. Brown. Loving brother of Raymond Morris, Kimberly Dawn and Sheri Ellen Alt. Dear Uncle of Dustin Philip Alt. Also survived by many other…
Edgar C. Briggs, Jr.
Jul 18, 2010
n July 18, 2010, Edgar C. Briggs, Jr., beloved husband of the late Selma Briggs; devoted father of Eddie Briggs, Thomas Briggs, Deborah Moore, Brian Briggs, Michael Briggs, Jeffrey Briggs, Regina Welsh and Vallie Halsey. Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral…
Boynton Cole Emerson
Jul 17, 2010
On July 17, 2010 Boynton Cole Emerson, devoted father of Mary Ann Nissen, loving brother of the late William A. Emerson, Jr. and Claire Thornwell. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26A) Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm, where a funeral service will be held…
Anna May Burgess
Jul 17, 2010
On July 17, 2010, Anna May Burgess (nee Thompson), beloved wife of the late William G. Burgess, Sr.; devoted mother of Patricia Szekely, John Burgess and William G. Burgess, Jr. Also survived by six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral…
David Lowenthal
Jul 17, 2010
On July 17, 2010, David Lowenthal, beloved son of Jack and Barbara Lowenthal; dear cousin of Nancy and Norman McDermott. Friends may call the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26A) Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm where a funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 am. Interment…
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