OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Marian V. Mierzwicki
Jul 3, 2009
Mierzwicki, Marian V. on July 3, 2009. Marian Virginia Mierzwicki, beloved wife of Edward B. Mierzwicki, Sr. Loving mother of Edward B. Mierzwicki,Jr. and his wife Cheryl, Kathleen M. O'Grince and her husband Donald, and Louis J. Mierzwicki and his wife Karen. Dear grandmother of Toni Keiser, Tammi Whitcomb, Kristian, Timothy, Nicholas and Lauren Mierzwicki.…
Otho C. Smith
Jul 3, 2009
Smith, Otho C. On July 3, 2009 Otho C. Smith (Smitty) Beloved husband of the late Madeline (nee Williams) Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck, Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road, (at Echodale) Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held…
Kathyrn M. Mack
Jul 3, 2009
On July 3, 2009, KATHRYN M. MACK (nee Hager), went to be with the Lord. Beloved wife of the late Jacob M. Mack Jr.; devoted mother of Juan Mack, Juanita Mack, Muriel McBride, Georgia Estes, Kathryn Maschas, Jacqueline Jacobs and the late John Michael Mack and Nicolas Mack. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great…
William L. Strausser, Sr.
Jul 3, 2009
On July 3, 2009, WILLIAM LEE STRAUSSER, SR.; beloved husband of Virginia L. Strausser (nee Kruse); devoted father of Thomas G. Strausser and William L. Strausser, Jr.; stepfather of Cheryl Hobson and her husband James; dear brother of Robert Strausser and his wife Dee, Mae Foita and her husband Joseph, and Stephen Leese and his…
Pamela B. Mitchell
Jun 1, 1944 - Jul 3, 2009
On July 3, 2009, Pamela B. Mitchell; dear friend of Donna G. Russell; Donna's family Jeff, Caroline, Kimberly and Kevin Wilkinson, Laura, Mike, Caleb and Lydia Schroder; cousin Kathleen Lancelotti and many loving friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Towson United Methodist Church, Saturday, July 11th, 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial…
Allan Bancroft Heaver
Dec 4, 1951 - Jul 2, 2009
HEAVER, ALLAN BANCROFT On July 2, 2009, ALLAN BANCROFT HEAVER; beloved husband of Debbie; devoted father of Darcy H. Buck and Brandon T. Heaver; loving step father of Chris and Erin Wilhelm; cherished grandfather of Tyler Buck; brother of Stephen G. Heaver, Jr. The family will receive friends at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral…
Carolyn G. Swenson
Aug 28, 1913 - Jul 2, 2009
On July 2, 2009 Carolyn G. Swenson (nee Green). Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Swenson. Devoted mother of Ann S. Eder and her husband Ken and Margaret S. Lobato. Dear grandmother of Michael A. Bonome, Katherine E. Eder, Emilio J.C. Lobato and Jennifer A. Lobato. A memorial service will be held at the…
Mary G. Thomas
Jul 1, 2009
Thomas, Mary G. On July 1, 2009 Mary G. Thomas (nee Groft), beloved wife of W. Lee Thomas, devoted mother of Mary L. Lesueur and her husband Robert L., and Jeffrey L. Thomas and his wife Parthene, loving grandmother of Kimberly, David, Andrew and the late Gregory Lesueur. Also survived by a brother Wayne F.…
Margaret M. Alatzas
Jun 30, 2009
Alatzas, Margaret M. On June 30, 2009, Margaret "Markella" Alatzas (nee Tangires) Beloved wife of the late Triffona Alatzas. Loving mother of George Alatzas and his wife Renee and Evangeline Frangos; Dear grandmother of Triffon Alatzas, Markella Sando, Michelle Kontos and the late Emmanuel Frangos. Sister of Bessie Welsh, Helen German and William Tangires; she…
W. Bruce Miller
Jun 30, 2009
On June 30, 2009 W. Bruce Miller beloved husband of the late Irene May Miller (nee Hughes) devoted father of Gerald L. Miller and his wife Cynthia of McLean, VA and Marilyn E. Miller of Golden, CO. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26)…
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