OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Paul Gioia
Sep 21, 2009
On September 21, 2009, Paul Gioia, beloved husband of Yoshie Gioia (nee kasahara); devoted father of Robert Gioia and his wife Mary, Miki Gioia (Voorhees, NJ), and Linda Gioia (New Republic, WA); dear brother of the late Frank Gioia and Brother-in-law of Carmelo Gioia. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck, Inc.…
Richard A. Kraft
Jun 2, 1939 - Sep 20, 2009
On September 20, 2009, RICHARD ANDREW KRAFT, beloved husband of Marguerite J. (nee Tittsworth), loving father of Karen D. Beverly and her husband Wayne and Richard Bradley Kraft, cherished grandfather of three grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Ave. on Thursday at…
Harry K. "Hank" Edwards
Sep 20, 2009
On September 20, 2009 Harry K. "Hank" Edwards, beloved husband of Kathleen Edwards (nee West); devoted father of Lori Werrell, Lisa Shifflett, and the late Lynn Edwards Brenneman; loving brother of Garrett Edwards, Bruce Edwards, Nancy Anastasi, Mary Edwards, Brian Edwards, and Robert Edwards; and cherished grandfather of six grandchildren. A funeral service will be…
Joseph Purdy
Sep 20, 2009
On September 20, 2009 JOSEPH PURDY beloved husband of Jeannette C. Purdy. Brother of Ralph and Martin Purdy, Tina Gagne and Joseph Valerio. Also survived by nieces and nephews Friends may call at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26) on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. A Funeral…
James E. Herndon
Jun 25, 1924 - Sep 19, 2009
On September 19, 2009, JAMES E HERNDON; beloved husband of the late Norma Jean Herndon (nee McGrady); devoted and loving father of Theresa Herndon Mowry and "son" David L. Mowry; dear son of the late Ottie R. Herndon and Katherine Herndon (nee Gabbert); dear brother of John Herndon, Mary Maher, Bonnie Wellman and Larry Herndon…
Jack S. Higley
Feb 7, 1948 - Sep 19, 2009
On September 19, 2009, JACK SHELDON HIGLEY; devoted father of Susan and Kimberly Higley; loving son of the late Jack S. and Dreama A. Higley; step-son of Dolly Higley; dear brother of Stephen and Sandra Higley; preceded in death by his sister Dreama. Also survived by four grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at the…
Helen Louisa Chelchowski
Jan 27, 1954 - Sep 19, 2009
On September 19, 2009, HELEN L. CHELCHOWSKI (nee Hopkins); beloved wife of Edward F. Chelchowski; loving daughter of Veronica Kovalchek and her husband Walter and the late Donald Hopkins; dear sister of Barbara Joyce Ayd and her husband Patrick, and Phyllis Ann Hopkins; sister-in-law of Bill Chelchowski and his wife Joanne; cherished aunt of Benn,…
Ivy Reisser
Sep 19, 2009
On September 19, 2009, IVY M. (nee Hill); beloved wife of the late Arzie Thompson and Robert Reisser; loving mother of Kathy Webb, Joann Flack, Alice Downes, Madelyn Sharp, Grover C. Perry, Jr., Laura Bishop, and the late Keith Mashburn and Robyn Townsend. Also survived by 23 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and five great great…
Myrtle Virginia Capiletto
Sep 19, 2009
On September 19, 2009, Myrtle Virginia Capiletto. Beloved wife of the late Jesse A. Capiletto. Mrs. Capiletto is survived by 2 sisters, one brother and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at the Parkwood Cemetery on Tuesday at 12:00pm. Arrangements by Leonard J. Ruck, Inc.
John P. Karsos
Sep 19, 2009
On September 19, 2009 John P. Karsos beloved husband of Kyriaki Karsos (nee Fotenos) devoted father of Peter Karsos and his wife Angela; loving grandfather of Sophia Karsos, Jonathon Karsos and Nicholas Karsos; also survived by many loved family both here and in Greece. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home,…
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