OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Greta E. Pelikan
Nov 11, 2025
On November 11, 2025, Greta Elaine Pelikan, devoted mother of Anthony Vancek and his wife Cindy; loving grandmother of Stephanie Vancek-Castro and her husband Andrew Castro and Sierra Vancek and her fiancé Michael Nelson; cherished great grandmother of Sebastian Johan Vancek-Castro; dear sister of Eva Pelikan of Germany and Horst Pelikan of Germany; also survived…
Michael Francis Dow
Nov 10, 2025
Michael Francis Dow, 54, of Phoenix, Maryland, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday November 10th, 2025. He was pre-deceased by his parents Francis and Marcia Dow. Michael is survived by his beloved wife Annette (Ziemski) Dow, his children Matthew Patrick, Connor Joseph, and Emeline Rose, and his siblings Matthew Dow (Debbie), Christopher…
Friedrich B. Eibl
Nov 9, 2025
On November 9, 2025, Friedrich Balthasar Eibl, aka "Mr. Freddie", passed away peacefully in Timonium, MD. He was the beloved husband of Gertraud Eibl (nee Brugger); devoted father of Sabina Gutherson and her husband Yves, Rene Eibl and his wife Leia Sealover-Eibl, and Mark Eibl; loving grandfather of Meredith Eibl and Matthew Eibl and his…
Dolores Elizabeth Gochnauer
Nov 9, 2025
On November 9, 2025, Dolores E. Gochnauer (nee Morgan), Beloved wife of the late John H. Gochnauer, Devoted mother of Patrick G. Covahey, Dear sister of the late Milton Morgan, Special friend and care giver Beth Kennedy. Friends may call at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, 1050 York Road (at Beltway exit 26) on…
Carolyn Anderson London
Nov 8, 2025
On November 8, 2025– Carolyn Anderson London—beloved wife of The Honorable Lewis Alexander London, dear sister-in-law to Lynn Ann London, devoted mother to Cara Lynn London and Lisa Stirling London-Nadolny (Edward), cherished grandmother to George "Geordie" Lawrence Schnader, IV, Alexander London Schnader (Lauren), Lily Alexandra Stafford (Charles), Lyal Henry Peyton, V (Marissa), loving great-grandmother to…
Chih-Cheng Ku
Nov 7, 2025
On November 7, 2025, Chih-Cheng Ku, beloved husband of Lilia Mamaril Ku. Also survived by five sisters, several nieces and a nephew. The family will receive friends at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (Beltway exit 26) on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 3PM-8PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated…
Anthony Edwin Hartman, Sr.
Jan 26, 1930 - Nov 7, 2025
On November 7, 2025 Anthony Edwin Hartman, Sr.; beloved husband of the late Stella Hartman; devoted father of Brenda Weikert (Alan), Anthony Hartman, Jr (Elly), Michael Hartman (Debbie), Anita Fisher (Thomas), and the late Steven Hartman. Also survived by ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at the family-owned Duda-Ruck Funeral…
Sr. Agnes Rose Mcnally, Sndden
Nov 6, 2025
Sister Agnes Rose McNally, Sister of Notre Dame de Namur for 79 years, entered eternal life on November 6, 2025, at Notre Dame Long Term Care in Worcester, Massachusetts at the age of 97 years old. Sr. Agnes Rose was born in Philadelphia on August 8, 1928, to James and Anna (O'Hara) McNally and is…
James V. Stout, Jr.
Nov 6, 2025
James Victor Stout Jr. James (Jim) V. Stout, 90, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025 Jim was born in Baltimore, MD. to the late J. Victor and Catherine Stout. His parents taught him, along with his older sister Marlene, to work hard, care for others, and enjoy the good times. He was very musical…
Sharon Lee Smith
Nov 6, 2025
Sharon Smith passed away on Thursday, November 6th at her home in Timonium. She was 80 years old. Born in Indio, California, she was the daughter of Billy Smith and Rebecca Steele. She attended Keuka College in upstate New York, and began her career as a beloved English teacher in Saddle Brook, NJ. During that…
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