OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Jean Moore Phipps
Sep 2, 2009
On September 2, 2009 Jean Moore Phipps, beloved wife of the late S. Howard Phipps, Sr. Also survived by an extended loving family. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment private. Arrangements by: Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.
Irene H. Malanowski
Sep 2, 2009
On September 2, 2009 Irene H. Malanowski (nee Glodek) Beloved wife of the late Clemens S. Malanowski. Devoted mother of Rose Malanowski, Jamie Malanowski and his wife Virginia Jackson, Matthew Malanowski, and the late Clement Malanowski. Dear grandmother of Maria Irina, Cara, Michelle and Megan Malanowski. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J.…
Mary Frances Finnegan
Sep 2, 2009
On September 2, 2009 Mary Frances Finnegan; devoted mother of Mary C. Terrill, Charles W. Brown, Caren F. Cummings, Steven W. Brown, and Mary D. Hugan; loving grandmother of nine grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; and sister of Joseph Werner. A graveside service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery 2724 Liberty Rd Sykesville, MD on…
Regina Mullen Wessel
Sep 1, 2009
On September 1, 2009 REGINA MULLEN WESSEL, she grew up in the 10th Ward and was a member of old St. John's Parish. Regina worked in the banking industry and was very active in community service, volunteering with Stella Maris and the Salvation Army. Beloved wife of the late Joseph John Wessel. Devoted mother of…
Elizabeth Neal
Sep 1, 2009
On September 1, 2009 ELIZABETH REGINA (nee Bradford) beloved wife of the late Stanley Neal, Sr.; loving mother of Stanley Neal, Jr., Sharon Robey and the late Michael Neal; cherished grandmother of five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; dear sister of Joanne Hagin, Pat Stambaugh and John Bradford, Sr. A Catholic Prayer Service will be held…
Thomas Henry O'Malley
Jul 9, 1916 - Sep 1, 2009
On September 1, 2009, THOMAS HENRY O'MALLEY, age 93; beloved husband of the late Evelyn Ruth O'Malley; devoted father of Cynthia R. O'Malley and Claudia J. Krokos; loving grandfather of Carrie C. Dulski and Paul T. Horn; great-grandfather of Jacob M. Dulski; dear brother of Dorothy Smelko and Ruth Miller. Catholic Prayer Service will be…
Marshall Franklin Leach
Sep 1, 2009
Leach, Marshall F. on September 1, 2009, Marshall Franklin Leach, beloved husband of Rosella E. Leach(nee McKay). Loving father of Terry Conkwright and her husband Bob;dear grandfather of Sarah and Tom Conkwright;dear brother of Donald E. & Charles V. Leach. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 1:00 PM at Augsburg Lutheran Home, 6825 Campfield…
Joseph H. Acoraci
Aug 31, 2009
On August 31, 2009 Joseph H. Acoraci; beloved husband of Carol L. Acoraci; devoted father of Rose Carol Acoraci; loving brother of Peter Acoraci and his wife Geri, brother-in-law of Joseph Bartolomeo; uncle of Lisa Rose Acoraci, J.P. and Nikki Bartolomeo. Preceded in death by his sister Anotinette H. Bartolomeo. Friends may call the family…
Evelyn Eckhart Sollenberger
Aug 31, 2009
On August 31, 2009, Evelyn Eckhart SOLLENBERGER (nee Welsh) of Mt. Washington; devoted wife of the late Dan Sollenberger; loving mother of Penny Cougle and her husband Butch, and Carol Ripken and her husband Jim; loving grandmother of Michael Cougle, John Cougle and his fiancée Erika Peterson, Nicole Ripken and her husband Jeff Jenkins, and…
Lamar Herman Roeder
Jan 2, 1923 - Aug 31, 2009
ROEDER , Lamar H. On August 31, 2009, LAMAR HERMAN ROEDER; beloved husband of the late Annie R. Roeder (nee Dubose); loving father of Marla Mierisch and her husband Rudy; dear grandfather of Michelle Sauer and her husband Timothy; dear great-grandfather of Madison and Mackenzie Sauer; dear brother of William and Robert Roeder. Also survived…
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