OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Clarence B. Burns, Jr.
Dec 8, 1942 - Oct 4, 2009
On October 4, 2009, CLARENCE B. BURNS, JR.; beloved husband of Carolyn M. Burns (nee Callinan); devoted father of Colleen Marie Hageman and her husband Gilbert, Robert Scott Burns, Sr. and his wife Brigitte, and Mary Patrice Burns; loving grandfather of Patrick, Christian, and Sean Hageman, Robert S. Jr. and Kaitlyn Burns; dear brother of…
Charles S. Deluca, Jr.
Oct 4, 2009
On October 4, 2009 Charles S. DeLuca, Jr.; beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Mary DeLuca (nee Wilkens); devoted father of Patricia Schwartz, Elizabeth Almond and the late Charles (Sonny) DeLuca; dear brother of the late Anastasia Miller and Joseph and Madelyn DeLuca; grandfather of Beth Quill, Jennifer Nunez, Laura Ramina, Kim Close and Kurt,…
Adam Christopher Sutton
Oct 4, 2009
On October 4, 2009, Adam Christopher Sutton. Beloved son of Richard C. and Janet M. Sutton. Loving brother of the late Jacob Stephen Sutton. Cherished grandson of Richard Sr. and Patricia Sutton. Dear godson of Dave and Jean Jones. He is also survived by numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call at the…
Mary Brough Beere
Oct 3, 2009
On October 3, 2009, Mary Brough Beere; devoted wife of the late Michael P. Beere; beloved mother of Eileen Houston and her husband Mark, Victoria Zahka and her husband Kenneth, Mary Anne Davis, Rosemary Keyes and her husband Stuart, and the late Patricia Ruby; mother-in-law of Thomas Ruby; loving grandmother of Michele Rocchio, Juliet Foster,…
Elaine C. Korb
Oct 3, 2009
On October 3, 2009 ELAINE C. KORB beloved wife of George P. Korb. Devoted mother of Phillip J. Korb and Deborah Polhamus and her husband William. Loving grandmother of Mary (Katie) Polhamus and Carrie Polhamus. Friends may call at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Rd., (beltway exit 26) on Tuesday from…
Karen Ann Ellenburg
May 10, 1957 - Oct 2, 2009
On October 2, 2009, KAREN ANN ELLENBURG (nee Harris), beloved wife of Elmer Lee Ellenburg; devoted mother of Sherry Lynn Huth; dear sister of Terry, James, David, Edward, Linda and Donna Harris, Earl, Tommy, and James Ellenburg; loving grandmother of Louis Thomas Thuerrauch III, and Robert Scott Cassizzi Jr. Friends may call at the family…
Thelma Elizabeth Seidel
Dec 25, 1910 - Oct 2, 2009
On October 2, 2009, Thelma Elizabeth Seidel (nee Hopps) beloved wife of the late Jacob A. Seidel; devoted mother of Linda E. Trahan of Florida and the late Howard E. Carter and mother-in-law of Barbara Carter and the late Ed Trahan; loving grandmother of Debra Lee DiMattia and Sharon Lynn Flack; great-grandmother of Christopher, Ryan,…
Lida Ruth Marchiano
Nov 11, 1943 - Oct 2, 2009
On October 2, 2009, LIDA RUTH MARCHIANO (nee Fitzpatrick), devoted mother of Philip W. Schruefer and his wife Terry, Lyda Marie Marchiano and Joseph John Marchiano, III, loving grandmother of Justin and Marc Schruefer and Jeffrey Wyatt. Funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Ave.…
Anna May Howard
Oct 2, 2009
On October 2, 2009 ANNA MAY HOWARD, a Professional Singer beloved wife of the late George S. Howard. Devoted mother of Vivian Russo, Dickee Howard and Aza Butler. Loving grandmother of Toni Iacobani, Anthony Russo, George Russo, Adrienne Mach, Justice Butler and Brett Butler. Friends may call at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.…
Anthony Gerace
Oct 2, 2009
On October 2, 2009 ANTHONY GERACE of Towson, Maryland beloved husband of the late Margaret M. Gerace (nee Deupert)Brother-in-law of Elizabeth Schweitzer. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road,(Beltway Exit 26A) Thursday 6-8 PM. Interment private. Memorial contributions in his name to Shock Trauma, 110 S. Paca…
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