OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Thomas Burke
Jun 29, 2025
On June 29, 2025, Thomas C. Burke, Beloved Son of Joan Burke and the Late Joseph Burke; Beloved Husband of Colleen H. Burke (nee Murphy); Devoted Father of Madison Burke and Kyle Burke Dear Brother of Susan Feruck and her Husband Dan and John Burke and his Wife Maribel. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated…
Marlene Kirsch
Jun 29, 2025
On June 29, 2025, Marlene Ann Kirsch, beloved wife of the late Gordon J. Kirsch Sr., devoted mother of Gordon J. Kirsch Jr., and his wife Catherine and Jeffrey A. Kirsch and his wife Nova, loving grandmother of Kristin, Gordon III, Ali and Jake, cherished great-grandmother of Zach, Hailey, Curtis, Kara and Isaac. Also survived…
Edward "Nap" Doherty
Jun 28, 2025
Edward "Nap" Doherty, died of cancer June 28 at his West Towson home. He was 93. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Edward "Ned" Doherty, who worked as a "sandhog" building the tunnels beneath New York, and his wife, Rose Boyle. Both were Irish immigrants from County Donegal. His parents grew…
Catherine Robertson Baldwin
Jun 28, 2025
On June 28, 2025; Catherine Robertson Baldwin, beloved wife of the late G. Hewlett Baldwin; devoted mother of Justin R. Baldwin and Alexandra B. Hubbard; dear sister of Jacqueline R. Ruffino and the late Eileen Robertson; grandmother of Danielle A., Brennan R. and Sean P. Baldwin and Acey C., Theodore C. and William M. Hubbard.…
Pauline A. Bozek
Jun 28, 2025
On June 28, 2025, Pauline A. Bozek (nee Lukaszczyk), beloved wife of the late Jerome J. Bozek and devoted mother of Thomas J. Bozek. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26) on Wednesday, July 2nd, from 3 to 8 PM, where a Christian Wake…
Carol Gay
Jun 25, 2025
On June 25, 2025, Carol Louise Gay, beloved wife of James Gay Jr., devoted mother of Karen Abney and her husband Michael, and James Gay III and his wife Jan, loving grandmother of Zachary Abney, Collin Gay, and Corey Gay. Also survived by many other loving relatives and friends. The family will receive friends at…
Hyles "Jack" M. Arnew, Jr.
Jun 25, 2025
On June 25, 2025, Hyles "Jack" M. Arnew, Jr., beloved husband of Dorothy Arnew (nee Kernan); devoted father of Scott Arnew and his wife Sue and Hyles "Jackie" M. Arnew, III; also survived by extended family and friends. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit…
Judith A. Reed
Jun 24, 2025
On June24, 2025, Judith A. Reed, beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Reed; dear sister of Donna Rao; great aunt of Alexander J. O'Bara and Matthew O'Bara; aunt of Dianna Koch, Keith Butt and Melissa Johnson; great great aunt of Isla O'Bara; also survived by many other nieces and nephews and her long time…
Mark Henderson
Jun 24, 2025
Mark Henderson was a kind, loving and hard-working soul who participated fully in his family and neighborhood. Mark lived his entire life in Baltimore City and made his home on West Read Street where he became a staple for the community providing help, advice and nurturing to the businesses and neighbors that adore Read St.…
Michael J. Van Stone
Jun 23, 2025
Michael John Van Stone died unexpectedly at his home on June 23, 2025, in Sparrows Point, MD. He was 79 years old. Michael is survived by his children, Michael Anthony Van Stone (Tana) of Mt. Wolfe, PA and Maureen Lynne Van Stone of Towson, MD; two step-granddaughters, Haley Updegraff and Kalyn Markel; two granddaughters, Catherine…
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