OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Vernon I. Strahler
Jul 16, 2009
On July 16, 2009, Vernon I. Strahler,devoted son of the late Elsie(nee Wiles) and Irvin V. Strahler; beloved brother of Nancy M. Quinn and her husband Thomas; also survived by nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and their families and his beloved pets Sadie and Dolly. A Funeral service will be held at…
James E. Stokes, Jr.
Jul 15, 2009
On July 15, 2009, JAMES E. STOKES, JR.; beloved husband of Arleen Stokes; devoted father of Steven Stokes and his wife Jennifer, and Amy Morrison and her husband James; loving grandfather of Brittney, Nicole, Carly, and Emily. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26),…
Genevieve Anne Holt
Jul 14, 2009
On July 14, 2009, GENEVIEVE ANNE HOLT; beloved wife of the late Henry O. Holt, Jr.; devoted mother of Michael Holt and his wife Mary Lou, Lawrence Holt and his wife Mamie, Joseph Holt and his wife Shirley, Susan Beckman and her husband Fred, James Holt and his wife Judy, and Mary Margaret Brown and…
John George Buschman
Jul 13, 2009
Buschman, Sr., Lt. Col. USAF, Ret., John George on July 13, 2009. John George Buschman, Sr. beloved husband of Margaret K. Buschman (nee Patterson). Loving father of John G. Buschman, Jr., Bryant D. Buschman and Patricia K. Curtin. Dear brother of Anna(Bobbie) Radebaugh and the late Donald Buschman and Julia Walker. Dear grandfather of Bryant…
C. Nelson Crusse
Sep 24, 1939 - Jul 13, 2009
On July 13, 2009 after a long illness Loving son of Mary Roth; dear brother of Alice Schein and her husband Jeff; dear uncle of Craig Schein; companion and best friend of Dan Weinstein. Also survived by a host of friends. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York…
Edith Lunsford
Jul 13, 2009
On July 13, 2009, Edith Cecilia (nee Sommers), Beloved wife of the late Jerry D. Lunsford, loving mother of Linda M. Douglas and her husband Jack and the late George J. Lunsford, dear mother-in-law of Delores lunsford, cherished grandmother of Shelly, Wayne, Robby, John and Keith and 13 great-grandchildren, loving sister of Buddy Sommers and…
Frances Elizabeth Whitson
Jul 12, 2009
On July 12, 2009, Frances Elizabeth Whitson(nee Moore) of Abingdon, MD passed away at home peacefully. Wife of the late well-known Baltimore antique dealer Frank Whitson, Frances was a long-time resident of Baltimore. She shared her husband's interest in antiques; both were charter members of The Antique Toy Collectors of America. Frances also was an…
Jane R. Markuson
Sep 15, 1929 - Jul 11, 2009
On July 11, 2009, JANE R. MARKUSON (nee Richards); beloved wife of Roy H. Markuson, Sr.; devoted mother of Richard "Mark" Markuson and his wife Susan, the late Roy H. Markuson, Jr. and Robert J. Markuson; loving grandmother of Hannah Markuson. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York…
Linda R. Celmer
Jul 11, 2009
On July 11, 2009 LINDA R. CELMER (nee Ferrara), beloved wife ot Robert A. Celmer, Sr., devoted mother of John J. Celmer and Christopher A. Celmer, dear step-mother of Robert A. Celmer, Jr., loving sister of Connie Ferrara. Friends may call at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Avenue on…
Helen L. Wong
Jul 11, 2009
On July 11, 2009 HELEN L. WONG beloved wife of Hugh B. Wong. Devoted mother of Andrew Wong and his wife Maria and Jeffrey Wong and his wife Kelly. Loving grandmother of Kristi, Glenn, Anna and Scott. Sister of Rose Moy and Dalford Toy. Friends may call at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.…
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