OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
C. Eugene Schmidt
Sep 11, 2009
On September 11, 2009, C. EUGENE SCHMIDT; beloved husband of Ernestine Schmidt (nee Starkloff); loving father of Lawrence E. Schmidt and his wife Linda, and Diane S. Knott and her husband Joseph; dear grandfather of Jill, James and Jeffrey Williams, Kelly Templeman, Jacqueline and Caroline Schmidt and Matthew Knott; five great-grandchildren also survived. The family…
Donna Lee Zaccagnini
Sep 10, 2009
On September 9, 2009 Donna Lee Zaccagnini, died suddenly at her home. Mrs. Zaccagnini had been an employee of former U.S. Senator Charles McC Mathias, she had also been a Community Worker under former County Executive Robert Pascal and her last place of employment was as an Office Manager of a Local Newspaper in the…
John J. "Jack" Shannon, Jr.
Sep 9, 2009
On September 9, 2009 John J."Jack" Shannon, Jr.; beloved husband of the late Lola F. Shannon (nee Miller); devoted father of Patricia Shannon Jones; dear grandfather of Eric A. Spilman and his wife Kelly Herget Spilman; greatgrandfather of Shannon E. Spilman; brother of Rose T. McCauley and Daniel, Andrew and Edward Shannon. Friends may call…
Selma G. Herring
Sep 9, 2009
On September 9, 2009, SELMA GRACE HERRING; beloved daughter of Harry and Bernice George of Plain City, Ohio; wife of the late loving husband, Thomas Simpson Herring; beloved mother of Thomas Herring III, Timothy George Herring, Cheryl Jeanette Belitz, Michele Lee Barrington, Sandra Cregge, and the late James Herring; dear sister of Harriette Jean Fahmer…
Agnes M. Carberry
Sep 9, 2009
On September 19, 2009 AGNES M. CARBERRY (nee Dubas) beloved wife of the late John E. Carberry (Jack). Devoted mother of John R. Carberry and his wife Kathy. Sister of Frank Dubas. She was preceded in death by other brothers and sisters. Friends may call at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral, Inc. 1050 York Rd.,…
Ida B. Prentis
Sep 8, 2009
On September 8, 2009 Ida B. Prentis (nee Bravakis) ; beloved wife of 68 yrs of Gregory G. Prentis; devoted mother of Thania Prentis Senge and her husband William; dear grandmother of Nicolette and Sophia Senge. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Rd (beltway exit 26) on…
Helen C. Wenzel
Sep 6, 2009
On September 6, 2009 Helen C. Wenzel former Registered Nurse Administrator/Educator. She retired in 1997 from the Sheppard Pratt Health System where she had been employed for 20 years in various positions ranging from Director of Clinical Nursing to Nursing Education Specialist. Prior to that, she was the Psychiatric Coordinator for the Johns Hopkins School…
James J. Howard
Sep 5, 2009
On September 5, 2009, James J. HOWARD; beloved husband of Mary R. Howard (nee Gill); devoted father of James J. Howard and his fiancée Renae Kosmides, Regina M. Briganti and her husband John M., and Patrick J. Howard and his wife Olda M.; loving grandfather of five. The family will receive friends at the family…
Thomas G. Rossbottom
Sep 5, 2009
On September 5, 2009 Thomas G. Rossbottom. Preceded in death by his loving wife Karen Rossbottom (nee Teeters). Devoted father of Karen Rossbottom. Dear grandfather of Tyler and Logan Mikalaski. Also survived by his former wife Mary Townsend Rossbottom. Mr. Rossbottom was a salesman with Maryland Metrics, past official with Super Midget Racing Club, fan…
Manley F. Gately
Sep 5, 2009
On September 5, 2009 Manley F. Gately; beloved husband of Theresa Mary Gately (nee Purwin); devoted father of Kirk Gately and his wife Jenifer, Scott Gatley and his wife Maureen, and Bryan Gately; loving grandfather of Matthew Gately. Friends may call the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (Beltway exit 26A)…
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