OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Mary Ann Hash
Apr 11, 1924 - Apr 28, 2010
On April 28, 2010 Mary Ann Hash devoted mother of Peggy A. Meyers, Donna M. Dombrowski and Mary L. Flanery; loving grandmother of Andrea Dombrowski, Roy J. Myers, III and Lori Meyers; loving sister of Joseph and Margaret Scolisky, Anna Stevens, Julie Damoloski, Theresa Berger, the late Nick Scolisky, Helen Takos, Catherine Forti and Louise…
William D. Purdum
Apr 28, 2010
On April 28, 2010 William D. Purdum beloved husband of Charlotte Purdum (nee Bottom) devoted father of Jean Vieta, Jane Franklin, and Elizabeth, Margaret and Patricia Purdum; loving grandfather of Eva, Matthew, Christina, David, William and Phoebe; loving great grandfather of Jack and Alexandra. Services and interment private. The family will receive friends at their…
Berta Alvarez
Apr 28, 2010
On April 28, 2010, Berta "Tita" Alvarez. Beloved sister of Iris Alvarez, Carlos G. Alvarez and his wife Raquel and Juan Alvarez and his wife Louise. Dear niece of Nora Contreras and Carmen Azan. Loving aunt of Marco and Michele, Carlos, Jr., Jennifer Alvarez, Maria Ester Monterrey and Nora Fresia Monterrey. Cousin of Anna Maria…
Elizabeth H. Smith
Apr 28, 2010
On April 28, 2010 Elizabeth H. Smith, beloved wife of the late Weldon E. Smith Sr.; loving mother of Bette Smith and the late Weldon E. Smith Jr.; cherished grandmother of Darlene (Helmanski) Fewster and her husband Robert; dear great-grandmother of Kelly and Stacey Fewster. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral…
Horace E. Belcher, Jr.
Apr 28, 2010
On April 28, 2010 Horace E. Belcher, Jr.; beloved husband of the late Carol Ann Belcher; devoted father of Patricia Ann Bogdan; brother of the late Thomas Belcher; grandfather of Kaylin Nicole Bogdan. Friends may vall at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26) on Sunday from 4-7pm.…
Martha Jean Masters
Apr 28, 2010
On April 28, 2010 Martha Jean Masters (nee Hart); beloved wife of Charles Henry Masters; devoted mother of David C. Master, James A. Master, Daniel L. Master, Carol S. Sweeney and Mark E. Masters; dear sister of Ann Harry of Tiffin, Ohio. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be…
Arne G. Ostrom
Apr 27, 2010
On April 27, 2010 ARNE G. OSTROM, beloved husband of Anna Maria Ostrom. Devoted father of Anna Maria Storey and her husband Michael Storey. Loving grandfather of Margaret H. Storey, Anna Lisa Storey and her husband Aaron Storey, Michael R. Storey. Dear great-grandfather of Pauline Ella Storey and Gunnar Joseph Storey. Brother of Lars Ostrom…
Richard E. Benham
Apr 27, 2010
On April 27, 2010 Richard E. Benham; beloved son of Sharon L. (nee Holtgreve) and the late Joseph E. Benham. Devoted father of Caitlin M. Benham. Dear brother of Joseph E. Benham; loving uncle of Zoe A. Benham. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck, Inc. Funeral Home 5305 Harford Road (at…
Catherine M. Reina
Apr 27, 2010
On April 27, 2010 Catherine M. Reina (nee Torney); beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Reina; devoted mother of Anthony J. Reina, Jr., Gregory R. Reina, Josephine E. Hopkins(nee Reina), Audrey F. Antkowiak (nee Magaha) and Joseph B. Magaha. Also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck…
Joan B. Campbell
Apr 26, 2010
On April 26, 2010, JOAN B. CAMPBELL, native of Honolulu, HI, beloved wife of the late James Ira Campbell, prominent Baltimore Architect; loving mother of James Ira (Kimo) Campbell Jr. of Potomac MD, Edward Lee (Ted) Campbell of Sykesville, MD, R. Scott Campbell of St. Johnsbury, VT and the late Joan Austen (Fege) Campbell; cherished…
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