OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Pietro Forte
May 7, 2025
On May 7, 2025, Pietro Forte, beloved husband of Rosaria Forte (nee LaScuola); devoted father of Piero Forte, the late Anna Maria Forte, and the late Giovanni Forte; loving grandfather of Antonio Forte and Gabriella Forte; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck-Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050…
David Wayne Houck
Jan 22, 1942 - May 7, 2025
On May 7, 2025 David Wayne Houck passed away. David is survived by his beloved wife Victory Jean Houck (nee Vaughn); devoted daughters Lisa A. Siwek and her husband Thomas; Sherry A. Leggett and her husband Chad; cherished grandson Chad Leggett, Jr. Additionally his dear brothers Norman Houck and William Baer. David was preceded in…
Juliet Tormey Schwartzman
May 6, 2025
On May 6, 2025, Juliet Tormey Schwartzman, beloved wife of the late Maurice Schwartzman; devoted mother of Margaret Hammond Schudel and her husband Michael and Kathleen Howard Schwartzman and her husband Christopher Ciociola; loving grandmother of Kathryn, Kourtney, Vaughn, Chase, and Alexa. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050…
Robert John Williams
May 5, 2025
Born in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, Robert was a steady, thoughtful, and generous man who lived a life anchored in love, family, and quiet strength. He was a wonderful man with a big heart, known for his kindness and generosity towards both family and friends. Robert dedicated many years to his professional life, first as a talented…
Robert Lester Sowers
May 5, 2025
On May 5, 2025, Robert Lester Sowers, devoted son of the late Robert and Mae Sowers, beloved brother of Joyce Tezzano, Willie Sowers, the late Patricia Tingler and his twin brother the late Roy Sowers, loving uncle of Richard Holliday and Michael Sowers. Also survived by his loving great-niece Bridgett Holliday. The family will receive…
Mary Poliszczuk
May 4, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Poliszczuk (nee Sidlak) whose life was rich in academic achievement, extraordinary resilience and perseverance, an adventurous spirit, and a ceaseless thirst for knowledge, most notably in the language arts. Her love for languages and learning led her to Notre Dame of Maryland University where she graduated…
Georgia L. Forsythe
May 4, 2025
On May 4, 2025, Georgia Lee Forsythe, beloved wife of Joseph "Jerry" Forsythe; devoted mother of Quintin P. Forsythe and his wife Toni, Phillip E. Forsythe and the late Daniel B. Forsythe and his surviving wife, Sarah; dear sister of Phyllis Molyneaux and the late Brenda Gunter; also survived by several grandchildren and two great…
Charles Albert Steele
May 4, 2025
On May 4, 2025, Charles Albert Steele passed away peacefully in Baltimore, MD. He was the cherished son of the late Carmen Crawford (nee Trupia) and Robert Wallace Steele; beloved husband of Louann Steele (nee Luers); devoted father of Ryan Joseph Steele and his wife Gina and Robert Wallace Steele and his wife Alexis; loving…
Olga Matsos
May 2, 2025
On May 2, 2025, Olga Matsos (nee Markulis), dear wife of the late Vasilios Matsos; devoted mother of Emmanuel Matsos and his wife Despina and Athena Sidou and her late husband Evangelos; loving grandmother of Vasilios Matsos and his wife Shena, Michael Matsos and his wife Julianna, Dimitrios Sidou, and Vasilios Sidou; cherished great grandmother…
Emily Louisa Smith
May 2, 2025
On May 2, 2025, Emily Louisa Smith passed away peacefully in Cockeysville, Maryland. Devoted mother of Stephen D. Smith and Karen L. Smith. Cherished grandmother of Samantha Losiewski, Ryan Losiewski, Adam Smith (Sarah) and Ashleigh Smith-Bacinski. Family and friends are welcome to the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home (Beltway exit 26) on Tuesday, May…
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