OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Fay H. Kirkpatrick
Jul 27, 2009
On July 27, 2009, FAY H. KIRKPATRICK (nee Hollars); beloved wife of the late Alton Kirkpatrick; devoted mother of Chesley Kirkpatrick, Nina Hoover and Greg Kirkpatrick. Also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue on Sunday from 3 to…
Claude William Gregory, Jr.
Jul 26, 2009
On July 26, 2009, CLAUDE WILLIAM GREGORY, JR.; beloved husband of the late Mildred Taylor Gregory; devoted father of Eric and his wife Mary Helen; loving grandfather of Adam and Ashleigh and great grandfather of Kaelin and Finnan. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (beltway exit…
Royce "Ray" Hampton
Jul 25, 2009
Hampton, Royce "Ray" on July 25, 2009, beloved husband of Carol Hampton(nee Daniecki).Loving father of Mike Woodfall, Gina Wolford and her husband Tony, Kelly Hampton and Kaitlyn Hampton. Dear brother of Reed, Pricey,Lena and Brenda. Dear grandfather of Joseph Seipp. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road(Beltway…
Paul Daniel Wagner
Jul 24, 2009
On July 24, 2009, Paul D. Wagner, Management, Bethlehem Steel, 38 yrs.; beloved husband of Doris Bearry Wagner; devoted father of Tracie Bartlett and her husband Gary, Laurie Mallot and her husband Steve, and Barrie Brown and her husband Doug; loving grandfather of Chelsea, Corey and Annie Brown, Alex Barlett, Justin and Hailey May Mallot;…
Leonard Harry Engel
Jul 24, 2009
On July 24, 2009, Leonard H. Engel. Len is survived by his longtime partner of 31 years J. Samuel Gude and his family. He was the devoted son of the late George W. Engel and Evelyn R. Engel (nee Deitz) Also surviving are other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the family owned Duda-Ruck…
Carolyn C. Benson
Jul 24, 2009
Benson, Carolyn C. on July 24, 2009. Carolyn C. Benson, beloved mother of Donald C. Semesky, Jr., Linda S. Woolf, Carolanne Gooley, Stephen P. Semesky and lauren M. Benson. Dear mother -in-law of Dottie Semesky, Tom Gooley and Ellen Semesky. Loving sister of Marilyn C. Buedel, Gilbert C. Cook, Jr., Betty Fuqua and Marie C.…
Arthur Geatty Van Reuth
Jul 24, 2009
On July 24, 2009, Arthur Geatty van Reuth; beloved husband to the late Margaret Elizabeth van Reuth (nee Opitz); devoted father of M. Hedy Hill and her husband James P. Hill, Jr., and Linda A. van Reuth; loving grandfather of J. Pearson Hill, III; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will…
Rose Marie Lanzetta
Dec 10, 1937 - Jul 23, 2009
On July 23, 2009 Rose Marie Lanzetta (nee Connors) beloved wife of the late Joseph V. Lanzetta; devoted mother of Joseph W. Lanzetta, Andrew J. Lanzetta and his wife Karen L., Marjorie L. Lewis and her husband Jhett S. and John T. Lanzetta and his wife Julie M.; dear grandmother of Shannon M. and Brittany…
Edward J. Cover
Jul 23, 2009
On July 23, 2009, Edward J. Cover; beloved husband of Nancy M. Cover (nee Schott); devoted father of Byron M. Cover and his wife Marta, Linda M. Austin and Ronald J. Cover and his wife Georgianna; loving grandfather of Melissa A. Krisafi and her husband Toni, Nicole M. Read and her husband Tim, Justin M.…
Lillian Lawrence
Jul 22, 2009
On July 22, 2009, Lillian Lawrence (nee Szczechowiak), beloved wife of the late Earl T. Lawrence; devoted mother of Kathleen E. Smallwood, Lorretta L. Estep, Frances B. Lawrence, Arthur V. Lawrence and the late Thomas V. Lawrence. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. A Catholic Prayer service will be held at the…
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