OBITUARIES
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Albert Joseph Montagna
Oct 15, 2025
On October 15, 2025, Albert Joseph Montagna, beloved husband of Carole Lee Montagna (nee Tine); devoted brother of Toni Rathgeber, Rosemary Startt, the late Vincent Montagna and the late Clara Ernest; also survived by extended family and friends Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit…
Robert "Bob" W. Breiner, Sr.
Oct 14, 2025
Robert "Bob" Breiner, 94, of Timonium, Maryland, passed away peacefully, on October 14, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Middleport, PA, in the heart of Pennsylvania coal country, Bob was the youngest of four children born to the late Roger William and Mary A. Breiner. Bob graduated from Drexel University with a degree in Civil…
Matthew Charles Hall
Oct 14, 2025
On October 14, 2025, Matthew Charles Hall passed away after a long and difficult battle with addiction. Though this struggle was a part of his journey, it does not define his life. Born on January 31, 1981, to Carolyn Powers Hall and the late Garrett W. Hall of Monkton, Maryland, Matt was known for his…
Raelene J. Ryan
Oct 13, 2025
On October 13, 2025, Raelene J. Ryan (nee Mazanowski), beloved wife of Robert L. Ryan; devoted stepmother of Kelly Collins and her husband Steve of Andover, Minnesota and Shannon Ryan of Arvada, Colorado; loving grandmother of Ryan and Emily Collins, dear sister of the late Patricia Matczuk. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck-Towson…
Joann Marie Kearney
Oct 13, 2025
On October 13, 2025, JoAnn Marie Kearney, beloved wife of John Kearney Jr., devoted mother of Karen Kearney and her significant other Bob Rucker, and the late Kelly Kearney. Also survived by many other loving relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at the family-owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc. 7922 Wise Ave…
Dinah Kolar
Oct 13, 2025
Dinah Lea Kolar Passed away on October 13, 2025. She is survived by many loving relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held on Friday (10/17/2025) 10 AM at Oak Lawn cemetery. Funeral arrangements by the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc. 7922 Wise Ave.
Paul Henry Belz
Oct 13, 2025
On October 13, 2025. Paul H. Belz, born August 1, 1947 in Baltimore to the late Eugene Graber Belz, a businessman, and Helen M. Belz (nee Rosendale), a homemaker. Devoted brother of Mary Jane Belz of Lutherville, MD, Eugene G. Belz of Clinton, IA, Elaine M. Ackerman of Arlington Heights, IL, the late Sister Clare…
William Joseph Cleary
Oct 8, 1952 - Oct 12, 2025
On October 12, 2025 William Joseph Cleary; Devoted son of the late William and Rita Cleary and loving brother of the late Mary C. Cleary and the late Patricia Williams; dear uncle of Michael Diehl. Also survived by his loyal companion dog Jackson. Bill was charming, funny and a great storyteller. He loved music throughout…
Clara Ollosa Dematera
Oct 11, 2025
On October 11, 2025, Clara Ollosa Dematera, beloved wife of the late Nicasio Guemo Dematera, passed away in Timonium, Maryland. Survived by her devoted children Ryan Vincent Dematera; Gretchen Dematera Knudsen and her husband Gregg; cherished grandmother of Andrea Dematera Knudsen. Dear sister of Carlos and Concordio Ollosa Jr. and the late Cesar, Gloria, Virginia,…
William E. Schmearer, Iii
Oct 11, 2025
William "Bill" Elwood Schmearer, III, died peacefully on October 11, 2025, at the age of 87. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Schorman); devoted father of Andee Schmearer, Bill Schmearer, IV, and wife Kristy, Cathy Lawson and husband Pete, Larry Wagner and wife Sue; loving grandfather of David, Michael, Jenn, Summer, Sarah, Olivia,…
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