3/12/25
JANIS' OBITUARY
On March 10, 2025, Janis Carole DeMartin (nee Pearre) passed away, at her son's home, in Timonium, Maryland, surrounded by her loving family, including her beloved husband David Andrew DeMartin, her devoted children T. Kim Scheu and her husband Gregory and Michael D. DeMartin and his wife Alison.
Her family includes her loving grandsons William DeMartin, Luke DeMartin, Joseph DeMartin, Christopher Scheu and his fiancé’ Kaitlyn Kacey, Michael Scheu and his wife Danielle; her loving great-grandson Theodore Scheu; her loving brother Richard Pearre and his wife Brenda Pearre and her loving siblings the late James Pearre, William Pearre, Bonnie Ramming, Frank Pearre, Steve Pearre and his surviving wife Bunny.
Mrs. DeMartin met her husband while attending school at Patterson High School. They have been together for over sixty-two years. She began nursing school, but stayed home to raise her daughter and son, later working at Mars Supermarket. In 1979, the family moved to Ocean City, Maryland where they owned and operated Melvin's Steak House. After selling Melvin's in 2006, Mrs. DeMartin went back to nursing school and graduated at the age of 60. She worked at a private medical practice for several years and retired to enjoy time with her children and grandsons.
Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Janis DeMartin to: University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute, 2200 Kernan Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21207, University of Maryland Medical System Foundation at UMMS Foundation, P.O.Box 64573, Baltimore, Maryland 21298 or online at www.ummsfoundation.org or Gilchrist-Home/Senior Living Hospice Care at www.gilchristcares.org
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MARY'S OBITUARY
Mary Cosgrove Potter (nee Zickafoose) went home to the Lord on March 10th at the age of 100. She was the daughter of Myrtle and Elmer Zickafoose. Mary was pre-deceased by husbands Martin J. Cosgrove, Jr. and H. Cleveland Potter.
She was the loving mother to her children - Donald (Sandy), Kathryn, Michael(Dolores), Thomas, and Bonnie (Bill). Mary was the grandmother to eleven, great grandmother to sixteen and great-great-grandmother to six.
She is survived by her loving brother, Lloyd Zickafoose (Isabelle). Mary was pre-deceased by four brothers and one sister.
She was loved by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends and family are welcome to the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, 1050 York Road, Towson, Maryland 21204, (beltway exit 26) on Tuesday, March 18 from 10:30-11:30 AM, with a funeral service to start at 11:30.AM. Interment: Baltimore National Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.
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MATHILDA'S OBITUARY
On March 9, 2025, Mathilda Margaret Suesse (nee Selander), 88 years young of Glen Arm, Maryland unexpectantly passed. Tillie was predeceased by her parents, Anton W. and Leah M. Selander, siblings Anton and Leah and her beloved husband of 58 years, August Henry Suesse. She was the devoted mother of her son Kenneth M. Suesse and his wife, Debra, loving grandmother of Michael Suesse and his wife Tamara, Matthew Suesse and his wife Courtney; and cherished great-grandmother (“Gigi”) of Colin, Caroline, Kenny, Stella, Colton and Calvin Suesse.
Tillie was an extraordinary lady; hard working, active and supremely engaged in many organizations and clubs. She began her working years many years ago at Westinghouse, working night shift alongside mostly her male counterparts. If you knew her, you knew she could hold her own in just about any situation, this one included.
Years later, Tillie began her “bowling life” and what a life it was! During her tenure as bowling enthusiast lasting almost 30 years, she managed two bowling centers – Fair Lanes and Town and Country. She managed the general operations at those centers as well as developed and promoted youth and adult leagues. She served as a director and/or officer for the major bowling associations in Maryland – Baltimore Women’s Bowling Association and later, the Maryland State USBC Association. She led or supported many State and City tournaments and participated in numerous national tournaments. The pinnacle of her bowling career was her induction in the Baltimore Women’s Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 2016.
Tillie also supported our cherished democratic process by working for the Baltimore County Board of Elections for more than 15 years. She primarily took care of mail in ballots, with a special focus on military and international situations.
A few years later, Tillie made the move to Glen Arms Residential Retirement Community. Soon Tillie was managing the on-site Country Store and became active on various boards – all on a volunteer basis. She was a member of the Quilts for Veterans group and although not a quilter herself, she supported this effort with gusto and helped wherever it was needed. Tillie thoroughly enjoyed a little competition and joined several card game groups, becoming impressively good at Mahjong along the way.
Tillie was a force to be reckoned with her entire life; she taught and inspired many, becoming a respected role model to some and greatly loved by all. She will be missed.
Family will receive visitors at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home on Saturday, March 15 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm and Sunday, March 16 from 10am to noon, with funeral service to celebrate Tillie’s life immediately thereafter.
In remembrance of Tillie’s life and her love of life, the family asks that any charitable contributions be made to the Gilchrist Hospice. https://gilchristcares.org/donate/
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JOHN "JACK"'S OBITUARY
John “Jack” Lindung passed away March 8 in Naples, Florida after a brief illness. In his final days he was surrounded by loving family and friends.
Born to Dorothy Schley Lindung and Samuel A. Lindung on Valentine’s Day in 1939, Jack was the youngest of six children. He attended St. Paul’s Parochial School and St. Dominic’s before graduating Loyola High School in Towson in 1956. Jack remained an active and proud Loyola Alumnus throughout his life.
He attended Loyola College in Baltimore, graduating in 1960 and then entered the US Naval Officer’s Candidate School. His Naval career spanned eight years and included duty as a Weapons Officer (First Lieutenant) aboard the USS Walton 1960-1963; US Naval Destroyer School in Newport, Rhode Island 1963-1964; Operations Officer (Lieutenant) aboard the USS Taussig 1964-1966; and US Navy Bureau of Personnel (BUPERS) in Washington, DC 1966-1968, where Jack was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal.
It was during his time at the Naval Destroyer School that Jack met his late wife Meredith Louise Mikulis who served in the US Navy Nurse Corps. They were married 31 years until her passing in 1995. The couple provided a loving home for four children – as parents to Kevin and Karen Lindung and legal guardians to Jack’s nephew Bryan and niece Valerie Lindung.
After his resignation from the Navy in 1968, Jack began his successful career in finance. His career included positions with Merrill Lynch, where he was a member of the President’s Club; Alex Brown and Sons, where he was a consistent member of the 1800 Club; Kidder Peabody and Paine Webber.
During this time Jack was an active member of the Knights of Columbus. He served as the Grand Knight of St. Jude Council in Baltimore and Charter Grand Knight of Long Green Valley Council in Hydes, Maryland. He was also an avid collector of diecast toy cars and trucks. His collection at its peak was 18,000 vehicles – the majority of which were Coca-Cola trucks that he proudly displayed in a toy room in his home.
In 1998, Jack married Mary Beth Christman, and they moved to Grey Oaks in Naples, Florida upon his retirement in 2000. The couple traveled extensively throughout the world and were particularly fond of ocean and river cruises, reminding Jack of his time in the Navy. Jack was an avid golfer and member of Grey Oaks Country Club and Vineyards Country Club. He could be found on the golf course three to four times per week.
Away from the golf course, Jack’s favorite activity was to spend time with his extended family. He welcomed his children and grandchildren to his home and often had them travel with Marybeth and him on their adventures.
Jack was a devout Catholic throughout his life. He had a profound love of God and Country.
Jack is survived by his wife of 27 years, Mary Beth; son Kevin Lindung; daughter Karen Anderson; stepsons John and Kevin Sweeney; several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the family owned Ruck-Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (at beltway exit 26) on Sunday, March 16, 2025, 2-4 & 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 17, 2025, 10 AM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 13305 Long Green Pike, Hydes, Maryland 21082. Interment St. John the Evangelist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jack’s memory to: Tunnel to Towers, https://www.t2t.org
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On March 8, 2025, Michael David Skladanek passed away at his home in Towson, MD. He was the devoted son of Florence Skladanek (nee Pietrowski) and the late Charles Skladanek; beloved husband of Martha Skladanek; loving brother of Ann Skladanek, Charles Skladanek, and Susan Kille (Robert); Michael is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and a great nephew.
Mike loved his life and all the people and good times that filled it. He loved having a laugh with friends and family. Mike loved children, particularly the four young ones of dear friends. This Christmas he watched with joy as they were absolutely thrilled by the toys he had carefully shopped for and selected for them. His interests were many. He loved cooking, creating abstract paintings and bonsai.
Mike especially loved nature, and he really loved his fishing, which he was pretty good at. His favorite time and place was with Martha for weeks or months of the last 19 years at “The Loons Nest” on Sharbot Lake in Ontario Canada. This last year was the best, as he was pleased to have his family spend several weeks at the lake.
Gracie and Shadow his dog and cat will miss him terribly.
The family will receive friends at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26) on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 3:00-4:00pm at which time the Memorial Service will begin. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Animal Rescue, Inc. at www.animalrescueinc.networkforgood.com.
MARY'S OBITUARY
On March 8, 2025, Mary C. Stewart (nee Ziegler), Born May 17, 1924, in Medina, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harold Young Ziegler and the late Lucille Eleanor Hunsberger. Mrs. Stewart attended Medina High School and then earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in Home Economics and Mathematics. Mrs. Stewart proudly served as a noncommissioned officer in the US Marine Corps from February 1945 to June 1946. Together with her husband, the late Edward L. Stewart, Mary raised four children of whom she was most proud. Mary had a passion for sewing which evolved over the years from doll clothes, needlepoint, draperies, wedding gowns, reupholstering, and ultimately to exquisite, hand-crafted quilts for which she became renowned in the Baltimore Community. Mary received blue ribbons, year after year, at the Maryland State Fair, and she was active in several quilters' groups, including the Baltimore Heritage Quilt Guild for which she served as president for several years. Mary is survived by her son Eric and his wife Adriane of St. Augustine, FL, her son Brian and his wife Nancy of Ocala, FL, her son Gary and his wife Pat of Ocean View, DE, and her son Scott and his wife Deborah of Hampton, VA. Mary is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother Charles Ziegler and her brother Richard Ziegler.
Friends may call at the family owned Ruck-Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road At beltway exit 26) on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 1:30PM - 2:00PM, at which time we will proceed to Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens for a 2:30PM Graveside Service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to support Baltimore Album Quilts at Maryland Center for History and Culture, 610 Park avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201 or online at https://www.mdhistory.org/donate
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FRANCIS "FRANK"'S OBITUARY
Francis (Frank) Charles Cicero, 80, of Timonium, MD, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie, and daughters Sarah Cicero (Mike Ward), Julia Cicero (Chris Schanberger), and Mary Cicero (Jason Hamper). He was the proud grandfather of Dominic DeCerbo, Drew Schanberger, Brooklyn Ward, Elle Schanberger, Abigayle Bean (Levi), and Jacklyn Ward.
Frank was born on March 13, 1944 to the late Joseph J. and Marie Cicero in Baltimore, MD. He was predeceased by his older brother Joseph S. Cicero and survived by his younger brother, Robert J. Cicero, Sr.
Frank grew up with a deep love for family, faith, and traditions rooted in his Italian American heritage. He cultivated a love for Italian cooking and especially enjoyed making meatballs, pasta, and Italian cookies. His childhood was full of laughter; he loved to tease. He developed many friendships in youth which remained strong to this day. His most cherished times were summers spent with his cousins at the Cicero Family Shore House in Pasadena, MD.
Frank attended elementary school at St. Ambrose School in Baltimore and later Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Towson. He graduated from Towson Catholic High School in 1962 and graduated from the University of Baltimore with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology four years later.
His career began as a social worker at the Baltimore City Department of Social Services where he met Debbie, the love of his life, in 1974. Debbie had recently moved to Baltimore from Buffalo, NY after graduating from Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College). Frank often said that he knew he would marry Debbie from the moment he saw her. He was right—Frank and Debbie married on November 8, 1975, and she remained by his side for the next 49 years.
Family was at the forefront of Frank’s life. A devoted father, he provided unconditional love and support and instilled in his daughters the importance of faith. When they had children of their own, Frank quickly became known as “Pop” and was adored by his grandchildren. Despite a prolonged battle with kidney disease, he attended as many family functions as possible with an eye towards passing on stories and Italian recipes to the next generation. Passionate about Baltimore history, he was a longtime member of the Baltimore Streetcar Museum.
Some of Frank’s best stories involved working at Globe Poster, the family printing business. Frank left the field of social work to join his father and two brothers at Globe. The company printed eye-catching DayGlo show posters for an impressive array of artists—including James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and B.B. King. These iconic posters have been exhibited at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Frank designed many of the posters from the mid-1970s to 2010, when Globe closed its doors. The Ciceros shepherded Globe’s vast collection of printing materials to Maryland Institute College of Art, to be utilized by students carrying on the Globe tradition.
Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Rd. (Beltway Exit 26) on Friday, March 14, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Towson, MD on Saturday, March 15th at noon. Interment will follow at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Immaculate Heart of Mary School in his honor.
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KIM'S OBITUARY
Kim Domanski 1972 - 2025
On March 7, 2025, Kim Domanski sadly passed away. Kim was the beloved daughter of the late Nola and Vince Domanski; devoted sister of Michele Long and Vince Domanski and Dawne Domanski; loving aunt of Mike Hoffman and Kerry Hoffman, Matthew Long and Danielle Brown, Jonah Long and Anna Hummel, Noah Long and Elise Long, Nick Domanski and Lucero Domanski and the late Jake Domanski; loving great aunt of Layla Domanski, Pyper Long, Maxton Long, Lennon Steinbacher, Ian Domanski, Mikey Hoffman and Mackenzie Domanski; loving domestic partner of 30 years to Ed Istwan.
Kim Domanski was born in Danville, PA. She received a Bachelors Degree with Honors in Studio Arts at Bucknell University in 1994. She received a Masters of Fine Arts from the Mount Royal School of Art at the Maryland Institute College of Art in 1996. Kim was hired by the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts (BOPA) in 2005. In the 15 years at BOPA, she created and fostered many programs that enriched the lives of many Baltimore residents, local, national, and international visual artists.
She was instrumental in modernizing the Public Art Program by advocating for and establishing many permanent works of public art throughout the city.
Kim was an instrumental part of ArtScape planning-curating joyous visual arts exhibitions seen by millions of people over the course of her career.
Kim was the co-founder of the Walter and Janet Sondheim prize- a generous annual award which is given by an independent and diverse jury to a local artist of high merit. Kim successfully administered all its detail and it's legacy continues on due to her diligence and vision.
In 2016 she took on the role of creating and managing the visual art component of Light City- a festival of luminous sculptural installations which activated Baltimore's Inner Harbor, transforming it into a spectacular , luminous nighttime feast for the eyes.
In 2022 she became the Chief Operations Officer at The Peale, Baltimore's Community Museum. In the brief time she had the role, she was instrumental in cultivating relationships between the museum and a whole host of performers, artists, writers, and storytellers from all walks of life.
And ever since its inception in 1999, she would enthusiastically take part in the American Visionary Art Museum's East Coast Grand National Kinetic Sculpture Race. As one of a trio of white wigged, barrister-style head judges, she could always be counted on for her humor and wisdom.
Those are just the highlights.
She will be remembered by her colleagues and friends as a humble, thoughtful, and tireless supporter of the visual arts here in Baltimore. She will be remembered by her loved ones as the fun sister and Aunt who enjoyed walking on the beach and taking in the waves.
Together we will all miss her beautiful warmth, her natural smile, and her ability to passionately shine for everyone.
There will be a celebration of life at a later date, at the convenience of her loved ones.
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JOANN'S OBITUARY
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished JoAnn “Gigi” Galiazzo, on March 6, 2025, at the age of 77. JoAnn leaves a legacy of love, beauty, and devotion to family, and a light that will continue to shine in the hearts of her family and friends.
Born on November 29, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland. JoAnn was the daughter of Ann (nee Averella) and Pat DeLeo. She grew up in Dundalk, Maryland and graduated from Patapsco High School. It was there that she met her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Joe Galiazzo. On June 16, 1968, JoAnn married Joe, and the two went on to build a beautiful life together, with an enduring love for each other. This year Joe and JoAnn would have celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary.
Nothing in life was more important to JoAnn than her family and her love for family was ever-present and ferocious. JoAnn was the beloved mother of Lori Galiazzo Frankl and her husband Jay, and the late David Galiazzo; much loved Gigi of Luke, Grace, and JJ Frankl; cherished sister of Bobby DeLeo (Diane), Dee Corona, Mona Joyce (Tom) and Nancy Riggio (Tony), dear sister-in-law of Maureen Arvig and Michael Galiazzo. Her family also included many cousins, nieces, nephews, and others, all of whom she loved with intention. Over the years, she was also a mother to her beloved dogs, Clover, Annie, Lily, Rosie, Jack and Jill.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her beloved son, David Galiazzo, and her mother, Ann Cerro. The death of her son 6 years ago was etched in her heart, and she missed him every moment of her life. We find some peace knowing that she is reunited with David, and her mother Ann.
JoAnn dedicated her life to loving others and bringing joy to those around her. Naturally, she chose to become a preschool teacher, and spent 19 years educating, and inspiring young people with her warmth and nurturing ways. Her students and their parents loved her, and she loved them in return. Nothing made her happier than to be around children, and to bring smiles to their faces. She was not just a mother to her own children, but to any child around her that needed love, patience and compassion. Her house was always full of her children’s friends. Her three grandchildren, Luke, Grace and JJ were the sunshine in her life, and she bestowed on them her love, every minute that she had with them.
Her home was a place where all felt safe, taken care of and loved. She welcomed her family during holidays and other life celebrations and ensured that every last detail was beautiful and meaningful. She was always thinking of others and would give the coat off her back to anyone who needed it. Her love and kindness will live forever in the hearts of all who were lucky enough to know her and to be loved by her.
JoAnn was a faithful Catholic and attended St. Joseph Parish. Besides, her family and faith, her passions in life were reading, decorating (especially for the holidays), traveling with her husband, family and friends, laughing with family and friends, fashion, shopping, and gardening. The beauty that she created in her life will continue to inspire all of us.
Friends may call at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26), on Wednesday, March 12th, from 4 to 7 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Church, 100 Church Lane, Cockeysville, MD 21030, on Thursday, March 13th, at 10 AM. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens.
Forever in our Hearts.
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On Thursday, March 6, 2025 Anne A. Hegarty (nee Andronicos). Anne is now reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Richard P. Hegarty and cherished daughter Jennifer A. Hegarty. She was also preceded in death by her parents Peter E. and Anthi (nee Trifylis) Andronicos and sisters Lula Hardt and Maria Coke. Anne is survived by her niece Michelle Morris (George), nephew Peter Coke (Katrina), niece Christina Ford (Dan), 9 great nieces and nephews, 10 great great nieces and nephews, sister-in-law Mary Hegarty, goddaughter Alex Kosmides and special family friend Mike Ward. Also survived by many other relatives and friends in the United States, Greece, Australia and Ireland.
Services and interment were private. To offer remembrances of Anne or condolences to the family please utilize this website, www.ruckfuneralhomes.com.
Those desiring to make a memorial donation in Anne’s name may send them to either MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) https://madd.org/ or to The DNC (Democratic National Committee) www.actblue.com, both of which were important to her.
MARY ELLEN'S OBITUARY
On March 5, 2025, Mary Ellen Thompson (nee Tier), devoted sister of Margaret Tier Everett and her husband John Thomas Everett and John Barton Tier, III. and his wife Roberta Mary MacKenzie; loving aunt of John Tier Everett and his wife Jennifer Noel Knox, Emily Tier Everett and her husband Stephen L. Hunyadi II. and Robert Barton Tier and his wife Robin Foster, loving great aunt of Garrett Michael Tier and his wife Danielle Reeder, Addison Elizabeth Tier, Lila Grace Everett, John Stephen Hunyadi, Nora Elizabeth Everett, Elle Katherine Everett, William Stephen Hunyadi, and Liv Margaret Everett; loving great great aunt of Amelia Lynn Tier.
Mary Ellen grew up in the Gardenville neighborhood of Baltimore City and attended St. Anthony of Padua Grade School and Eastern High School, where she was the President of the Projection Club. She graduated in 1967. Mary Ellen is best described as having a big heart. One of her friends said that her heart was as big as all outdoors. She had a big heart for her family - her sister, brother, nieces, nephews, cousins, and the dear ones who have gone before us, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Her Facebook cover photo is a picture of her with her grandfather taken on the beach at Ocean City. As a matter of fact, this is her only photo on Facebook. The annual Ocean City vacation was a famous family event and is remembered fondly for the photos proclaiming Lippold Beach with cousins, aunts, uncles and friends crowded around.
Mary Ellen had a big heart for her National Federation of The Blind family. In about 1985 she followed her then boss attorney Marc Maurer from his private practice to the National Federation of the Blind and stayed for the rest of her life. She loved and believed in the National Federation of the Blind. She made friends easily and developed strong bonds with many. She officially retired from the payroll in 2010 after 25 yeas in various roles, but she remained active in the many projects of the Federation that she loved. Always active, always serving and always involved.
Mary Ellen had a big heart for children. She wanted but didn’t have children. Her love found other outlets. She operated a small day care center in her home during her early marriage years. She was later a devoted foster mom to three children at separate times. Andrea, Anthony and Sydney. She loved playing make-believe with children, particularly with her nieces & nephews, Robert, John and Emily and later her grandnieces & nephews, Garrett, Addison, Lila, John, Nora, Elle, William and Liv.
Mary Ellen had a big heart for her friends at church and at the Parkview Senior Community on Maiden Choice Lane in Catonsville where she lived for 10 years after selling her Catonsville home Here, she was known as the friend to go to when there was a sewing project or an item that needed mending.
Mary Ellen’s big heart found an outlet in poetry, writing and sketching. Her favorite book was The Best Loved Poems of the American People selected by Hazel Felleman. She carried a fabric-covered and well-worn copy of this in her backpack for idle moments. She wrote roughly 75 poems that were on typed paper, 15 that were hand-written and notes for many more. In addition, she wrote 6 short stories and one children’s book that is written and 50% illustrated with her sketches. Untitled, it is the story of love and friendship on a strawberry vine. At home, Mary Ellen settled in to relax with her cat (there were many over her lifetime) and her extensive DVD collection. Vintage classics were her favorite.
The family will receive friends at the family owned Ruck-Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (at beltway exit 26) on Thursday, March 13, 2025, 3-7 PM. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, 11 AM at the Stella Maris Chapel, 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, Maryland 21093. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to: The National Federation of the Blind, 200 West Wells Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21230 or https://nfbmd.org
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CATHERINE'S OBITUARY
Catherine Thalheimer (nee Murphy) died on March 3, 2025; wife of the late Paul M. Thalheimer. She is survived by son, Mark J. Thalheimer and his wife April; grandson, Paul J. Thalheimer and his wife Erin; great grandson's, Martin G. and James T. Thalheimer. She is also survived by Msgr. Richard J. Murphy, Kathleen Tunney, cousins, nephews, and extended family.
Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26), on Sunday, March 9th, from 3 to 5 PM. Mrs. Thalheimer will lie-in-state at Oak Crest Village Chapel, 8800 Walther Blvd, Parkville, MD 21234, on Monday, March 10th, from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, at which time a Funeral Mass will begin. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Gilchrist Hospice at www.gilchristcares.org.
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MICHAEL'S OBITUARY
Michael A. Buccheri
1937 - 2025
Michael A. Buccheri was born in Baltimore MD on May 4, 1937, and completed his life's journey on March 2nd, 2025 at his home in Lewes, DE surrounded by family. He was 87.
Michael grew up in Remington in Baltimore City, before moving to the Hamilton neighborhood. He loved telling stories about his youth living in the city and working at the paper company, which sold to all the vendors in the Baltimore public markets. He literally married the girl next door, Lauraine, at the age of twenty. Together, they raised five children to adulthood until she passed away in 2000.
Michael worked at Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. and simultaneously attended Johns Hopkins earning his degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a career employee working there until he retired. In retirement he kept busy working as a sewing machine repairman, supporting the small business started by his first wife.
Once Michael’s children aged into youth sports, he was very involved in coaching. Volunteering his time to coach both football and baseball and eventually becoming the Parkville youth baseball Commissioner.
Michael's engagement in life kept him physically and mentally agile well into his eighties. He was a competitive card player and enjoyed having rousing (and sometimes loud) games with his children, grandchildren, and neighbors.
Michael was also an avid fisherman. When he and his second wife, Mary, moved to Lewes, DE, they would regularly go fishing in his boat or on the pier. Visiting grandchildren, when not being entertained by the model train garden, would follow Pop pop around begging for him to take them fishing. He and Mary loved wintering in Florida, where he spent time on the boat during the day and played cards with their friends at night.
Michael’s true love however was tennis. He played tennis regularly his entire life. During retirement he worked at the Perring Racket club, and after moving to Delaware was an active member in the local tennis club there. Playing multiple times a week right up to the last year of his life.
Michael will always be remembered by family, friends, and neighbors as the guy that everyone wants to be around. On one hand, he could captivate an audience with a story that left you in tears once he delivered the punchline, and on the other he could connect with people at a level where he ensured the other person felt valued. His life was a testimony of love and happiness.
Michael was preceded in death by his first wife, Lauraine (Langis) Buccheri, and brother, Nicholas Buccheri. He is survived by his wife, Mary of twenty (20) years, children Michele (Michael Sciota) Malizia, Cheryl (Paul) Vogel , Christopher (Rosanne) Buccheri , Michael (Catherine) Buccheri and Robert (Kristine) Buccheri, brother Joseph (Christina Gahs), stepchildren Michelle Marlow, Michael Holtman, and Scott Holtzman. There are fourteen grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Service and Wake Information
A viewing will be held on Saturday, March 8th at 10:00am followed by mass at 11:00am.
St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church
9215 Old Harford Rd
Parkville, MD 21234
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to make a donation to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/)
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It is with a heavy heart, we announce the passing of James Lewis Tsambikos away at his home in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on March 1, 2025.
He was the devoted son of Lewis Tsambikos and the late Dimitria Tsambikos. Loving brother of Stacey Lioreisis, uncle of Vasilios Lioreisis, and brother-in-law of John Lioreisis; James is also survived by many loving cousins. Also, the Chryssofos family, we have been fortunate to become a part of.
Proud dog dad to Boomer.
Jimmy’s presence in our lives is a treasure we will always hold close to our hearts.
The family will receive family and friends at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 10-11, at which time the Memorial Service will begin. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Nicholas Philoptochos.
DONNA'S OBITUARY
On February 28, 2025, Donna Lee Robinson (nee Reifsteck), beloved daughter of the late Virginia & Leo Reifsteck, devoted sister of Joan V. Kling and her husband David H. Kling; loving aunt of Jason M. Salkaukas and Jonathan W. Kling.
A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 11AM at Gardens of Faith Cemetery, 5598 Trumps Mill Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21206 (Lillian Holt Drive & Kenwood Avenue). We will meet at the cemetery entrance on Lillian Holt Drive. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to: The Best Friends Animal Society at https://www.bestfriends.org
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MARILYN'S OBITUARY
On February 28, 2025, Marilyn Leigh Tokarski passed away peacefully in Towson, Maryland. Survived by her beloved husband Chester Tokarski. Loving children Laura Barnes (Darren) and William Tokarski Sr. (Tracey- predeceased). Cherished grandchildren Abby Ebaugh (Luke), Jessica Wong (Logan), Mitchell Barnes, Miranda Stepp (Avery), Emma Hash (Travis) and William Tokarski Jr. Dear great-grandchildren Olivia, Daniel, Valerie, Jonah, Miles, Augustus, and Levi. Also survived by her sisters: Deborah Kemp, the late Patricia Macko and the late Joann Ralsten.
She worked for the Circuit Court of Baltimore City for 35 years, beginning as a clerk until eventually becoming the Jury Commissioner for Baltimore City. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her grandchildren.
Friends may call at the family owned Ruck-Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (at beltway exit 26) on Wednesday, March 5th, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. on Thursday, March 6th at 11 AM. Interment to follow at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens.
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LORETTA'S OBITUARY
On February 27, 2025, Loretta J. Hoffman (nee Barczak) of Timonium, Maryland, beloved wife of 68 years to Gilbert A. Hoffman, Sr.; devoted mother of Normajean M. Oberst and her husband Thomas, Eileen M. Kapusta and her husband Ronald, Janet M. Szoch and her husband Richard and the late Gilbert A. Hoffman, Jr.; also survived by 12 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 7, 2025 ,10AM at Christ The King Catholic Church, 1102 Hart Road, Towson, Maryland, 21286; Mrs. Hoffman will lie in state from 9AM - 10AM, at the church, just prior to the Mass. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be sent in Mrs. Hoffman's memory to: Pregnancy Center North, 7402 York Road, Suite 100, Towson, Maryland 21204 or amyf@pcnorth.org
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ANGELA'S OBITUARY
On February 26, 2025, Angela Koutsoutis, beloved daughter of the late Stamatoula (nee Tripoula) and Petros Koutsoutis; loving sister of Socrates Koutsoutis and his wife Anne, and the late Georgia Karpouzis, Thomas Koutsoutis, and John Koutsoutis; dear aunt of Pete Koutsoutis and his wife Pamela, and Nick Karpouzis and his wife Estralla.
Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26), on Wednesday, March 5th, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM, where a Trisagion Service will be held at 3 PM. Miss Koutsoutis will lie-in-state at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2504 Cub Hill Road, Baltimore, MD 21234, on Thursday, March 6th, from 10:30 to 11:00 AM at which time a service will begin. Interment St. Demetrios Church Cemetery.
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BEVERLY'S OBITUARY
Beverly Ann Baldwin (nee Meyers), was born on March 11, 1941 in Baltimore, Maryland. The devoted wife, mother, and grandmother transitioned peacefully to heaven on February 25, 2025.
Beverly was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 11, 1941. She attended Eastern High School, and met the love of her life, Roger Baldwin, at church when she was 16. She and Roger were married on March 25, 1961. This year Roger and Beverly would have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary.
Beverly worked at Black and Decker early in her career until she had her two daughters and became a full-time mother. She later returned to work at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab (“APL”), where she excelled in her career in positions of increasing responsibility and complexity.
Besides caring for her family and working at APL, Beverly was involved in numerous church ministries over the years, including: prayer team; kids ministry; junior girls’ ministries; VBS; women’s ministry; greeter; and co-leader of a church small group. She also coordinated culinary functions for various church events. Beverly also enjoyed sewing, reading, and crocheting in her spare time.
Beverly’s legacy is one of a deep-rooted faith in Jesus, joy, caring, and loyalty. This legacy enabled her to positively impact all those she met. Those who knew her well will remember her for her infectious smile, her positive disposition, and her willingness to help those in need.
Beverly is survived and missed by her husband Roger, who became her dedicated caregiver over the last two years, her daughter Debbie Baldwin Wilcut (Eddie), her daughter Kim Baldwin Sparks (Steve), and the light of her life, her granddaughter Faith Sparks. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Evelyn and Bert Ingle, her brother and sister-in law, John and Theresa Meyers, and many beloved
extended family members and close friends.
The family will receive visitors at Ruck Towson Funeral Home, in Towson, on Sunday, March 2, 2025, during the hours of 4 pm – 8 pm. The interment will be private, but the family will host a celebration of life for Beverly in the spring. If you are interested in attending Beverly’s celebration of life, please include your email address in the guest book at the viewing or send one of the family members your
email address, so that you can be notified of the details once arranged.
In honor of Beverly, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) that funds research for Type 1 diabetes, a condition that affects two of her close family members.
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On February 25, 2025, Reverend Joseph C. Simmons, beloved son of the late Catherine H. (nee Flury) “Katiellen” and Michael F. Simmons; dear brother of William (Bill) Simmons and the late John (Jack) and Michael (Mick) Simmons; dear uncle of Karen Keilson, Kevin Simmons, Meghan Gordineer, Matt Simmons, Brian Simmons, Mary Kate Ohl, Joe Simmons, David Simmons and Molly Gofus; also survived by 13 great nieces and nephews.
The boys attended St. Brigid School in Canton and were taught by the School Sisters of Notre Dame. It was in fourth or fifth grade that Sister John Leonard, SSND, spoke to Joseph about the call from God to become a priest. Joseph rode the trolley to Mount St. Joseph High School and was taught by the Xaverian Brothers. Summer jobs were with the City of Baltimore, holding the pole for surveyors.
After high school and two years at St. Charles College in Catonsville, Archbishop Keough sent him and one other seminarian to the Grand Seminary of Saint Brieuc in Brittany, France. The large, grey stone building housed sixty French and ten American seminarians. One summer was spent in Lourdes, washing dishes at a hostel. The gift of an excellent camera allowed him to take remarkably clear and beautiful photos of Lourdes.
May 27, 1961 was ordination at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore. The chalice and paten for the newly-ordained priest were given by the Simmons family. On the bottom of the paten is engraved, “Nemo sibi vivit.” No one lives for himself.
Assignments were seven years at St. Matthew in Baltimore, seven years at St. Patrick in Cumberland, two years at St. Francis of Assisi in Baltimore and five years as chaplain at University of Maryland Hospital. In October of 1982, he came to Church of the Holy Spirit. On December 10, 1982 he was installed as pastor. Looking back over almost forty years, he considers a major accomplishment to be helping to build the church and the new Parish Center in 2012 which replaced the former building lost to fire.
He retired to Mercy Ridge on June 30, 2022.
When asked about a “motto”, Father Simmons brings out the paten given him by his family. Turning it over, he reads, “Nemo sibi vivit.”
Father Simmons will lie in repose at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 540 Joppa Farm Road, Joppa, MD 21085 on Thursday from 2-4 and 5:30–7:30 PM and Friday from 11 to 11:45 AM, with a Funeral Mass at 12:00 PM. Graveside Service on Saturday 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Church of the Holy Spirit or Little Sisters of the Poor, 601 Maiden Choice, Baltimore, MD 21228. Arrangements by Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.
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Longtime Towson resident Bowman Hood III passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11 after a brief stay in hospice care. Bow grew up in Homeland, the son of Dr. Bowman J. and Dorothy Hood. He had an identical twin brother Bruce and a sister Barbara. He was educated at Baltimore City College and soon after graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ft. Devens, Mass.
When Bow was 13, he met the love of his life, Mary Lee “Cookie” Hood, who lived on the same block in Homeland. They dated throughout their high school years and beyond and married on September 5, 1964. It was the beginning of a lifetime of love and happiness.
Early in their marriage, Bow began a career as a salesman in industrial packaging, which became a true passion. His infectious personality made him a successful salesman and he worked for a number of companies throughout his long career and many of his customers became lifelong friends.
In 1968, they welcomed their son, Bowman IV, who became the light of their life. They moved from Rodgers Forge to their home in Ruxton, where they remained more than 50 years and together, took daily walks around their neighborhood.
Bow lived life to the fullest and engaged in a number of hobbies, including running, tennis and swimming at the Towson YMCA. He also had a love of motorcycles and cars and owned many iconic vehicles throughout his lifetime. He was also a world traveler, and visited much of the United States, Europe and the Caribbean, with Italy being his favorite country to visit.
He and Cookie would regularly visit Rehoboth Beach, Del. where family owned a beach home. He also loved to frequent local restaurants including The Peppermill, where they had a standing 8 p.m. reservation each Friday. And he was a frequent customer of Graul's Ruxton, where he knew the names of almost all the staff.
Bow was also an animal lover and had several dogs – including Ginger and Muffin – during his life. He was a devoted grandfather to his son and daughter-in-law’s cats Ichabod and George and would often pet sit when they went on vacation.
In 2020, Bow lost his lifetime love, Cookie, after a battle with cancer. He mourned her death deeply and his wish was to be with her again.
He touched many lives wherever he went and will be deeply missed by many family, and friends.
He is survived by his son Bowman and his daughter-in-law, Karen and in-laws Michael and Margaret Glenn. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces, as well as friends and neighbors.
The Funeral Service will be held at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road Towson, MD 21204 on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 11AM. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9AM until 11AM. Interment, Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery in White Hall, MD.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will be appreciated to the Michigan Medical Office of Development, 1000 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-6815 Attn. Gary Hammer, MD Phd In memory of Bowman and Cookie Hood or to Defenders of Animal Rights, P.O. Box 25, Phoenix, Maryland 21131.
CAROLYN'S OBITUARY
On February 10, 2025, Carolyn Ann Bruder (nee Smutny) passed away peacefully at Stella Maris in Timonium, Maryland.
Over the course of her 92 years, Carolyn lived a rich and purposeful life. Her greatest joys were faith, family, and friends. Carolyn had a loving, prayerful heart and generously devoted herself to others. She especially enjoyed following the Baltimore Orioles and the Baltimore Ravens, an interest which endeared her all the more to those closest to her.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Lawrence Bruder Jr. Beloved mother of Lawrence Bruder (Ann), Mark Bruder (Rene) and Theresa Doub (Ron). Loving grandmother of David Bruder (Riley), Emily Bruder (Jordan George), Sam Bruder, Virginia Leeper (Jordan), Caroline Bruder, Darlene Whitley and William Doub. Cherished great grandmother of Jonathan Bruder, Bella Bruder and J.D. Leeper.
A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Stella Maris Chapel at 11 A.M., with visitation from 10:30-11 A.M.
Interment to follow at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Baltimore.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Carolyn's memory to: Redemptorist Catholic Foundation for Sick and Retired Confreres: 3112 7th Street NE, Washington, DC 20017. On-line giving at: www.redemptorists.net
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ROSEMARY'S OBITUARY
On February 10, 2025, Rosemary Boyle Harper, beloved wife of the late Lewis Richard Harper; devoted mother of Laurie Hart and her husband Lyndon and Amy Gonzales and her late husband Lawrence; loving grandmother of Heather and Brian Gonzales, Ashley Song, and Megan Castrilli; dear Aunt of William Jr. and Jay Hilgartner; also survived by extended family.
Services private.
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ALEX'S OBITUARY
on February 10, 2025, Alexander V. Kurian passed away in Bel Air, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of Celestine Kurian (nee Preller). He is also survived by his daughter Susan Kurian, his son Thomas Kurian (Linda), his grandson Michael Kurian, his sister Barbara Blair, and many nieces and nephews. Alex was preceded in death by his son Brian A. Kurian.
Alex was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on July 19,1936 to Alexander and Barbara (Lucas) Kurian. He was raised in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Alex was educated from grades one through 12 at St. Stanislaus catholic school in Lansdale. After high school, He attended a two-year electronics technician school, Spring Garden, in the Philadelphia area. After completing the course, Alex worked for a number of years in the electronics tech field with various companies. Alex ultimately went to work at the Aberdeen Proving Ground and was with APG for over thirty years. He retired from APG in 1996 and then worked for a contracting firm for another ten years. His favorite pastimes were fishing, swimming in the ocean, and raising his vegetable garden. Alex and his wife Celestine were married for 44 years.
Mr. Kurian will lie-in-state at St Ignatius Catholic Church, 533 East Jarrettsville Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050, on Saturday, February 15th, from 10:30-11:00 AM, at which time the Funeral Mass will begin. Interment will follow at Delaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Alex’s name to the Special Olympics Maryland www.somd.org or to Gilchrist Hospice at www.gilchristcares.org
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JANE'S OBITUARY
On February 9, 2025, Jane Carmel Fox, RN (nee Breen), passed away peacefully, she is the beloved wife of the late Thomas Edward Fox, MD; devoted mother of Deirdre Mary Fox, Fionnuala Mary Fox, Kieran Edward Fox and his wife Deb, and Brendan Thomas Fox and his wife Bianca; loving grandmother of Fionnuala, Ryan, Shay, Emma, Lindsay, and Fletcher; loving great grandmother of Millicent and Allstaire; dear sister-in-law of Patricia Breen.
Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Fox's memory to: Gilchrist Hospice, 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031 or www.gilchristcares.org
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MELINDA'S OBITUARY
On February 6, 2025, Melinda Dell Fitting, PhD, beloved wife of James Norman Eastham, Jr.; devoted mother of Katherine Della Eastham and step mother of James Norman Eastham, III and Bradley Charles Eastham and his wife Paula Michelle; loving grandmother of Erica Michelle, Lila Rose, and Logan Joseph Eastham; dear sister of Cynthia Fitting and the late Jeffrey Fitting; cherished god mother of Kathleen Williams; also survived by extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at The Odyssey School, 3257 Bridle Ridge Lane, Lutherville, MD 21093, on Saturday, March 15th, at 11AM. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to GEDCO at www.gedco.org or The Odyssey School at www.theodysseyschool.org.
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FREDERICK'S OBITUARY
On February 5, 2025, Frederick Joseph Engesser, devoted husband of the late Jacquelin Linda Engesser (nee O'Neill); beloved father of Jennifer Elizabeth Engesser (Christian E. Wood) and Kaitlin Marie Engesser (Eric Benjamin Anderson); loving grandfather of Livia Jacquelin Anderson, Eloise Kerstin Anderson, Callan James O'Neill Wood, Cameron Kai Wood and Jacob Benjamin Anderson; dear brother of Mary Jo and Cathy Ann Engesser; dear brother-in-law of Francis Barry O'Neill (Sarah); dear uncle of Kevin and Shaun O'Neill. "Paw Paw" lived his life in the service of others, a playful prankster that was devoted to his friends and family.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 11 AM, with visitation 10-11AM prior to the service at the Stella Maris Chapel, 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, Maryland 21093. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, 737 S. Main Street, Mt. Airey, Maryland 21771.
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CURTIS' OBITUARY
On February 4, 2025, Curtis Granville McCabe, III, passed away at his home in Baltimore, MD. He was the beloved husband of Michelle D. Chin of 23 years; devoted son of the late Lavinia Hoffman; loving brother of the late Robert Johnson; cherished son-in-law of Ronald E. and Peggie Chin; dear cousin of Lisa Hoffman and Kenneth Fink; cherished nephew of Harold Hoffman and Barbara Fink; he was also survived by his loyal four-legged friend Penny.
Curt grew up in Parkville, where he made many lasting friendships. During his summers, he enjoyed spending time with his family at his aunt’s farm. He played football and pole-vaulted during his high school years. During his time as a boy scout, he earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout where he learned the core values of being trustworthy, loyal, helpful, and friendly. These are traits he carried into adulthood. In his college years, he worked as a server at the restaurant, Peerce’s Plantation, where he made even more lasting friendships.
Over the years, Curt developed a passion for sailing. He loved listening to podcasts of all varieties, watching random shows he would discover, and his favorite pastime was watching football with Michelle. Although he loved trying new foods, he would always order Michelle’s second choice at restaurants. He would often joke that Michelle would adopt the dogs with behavioral issues, but that did not deter him from treating his dogs like they were his children. He would say, “I know a little bit about a lot of things,” and he would always have a story for you.
Curt had a love for Baltimore, often exploring the unique aspects of the Baltimore neighborhoods. He carried this passion into his 22-year career as a realtor. Curt took pride in providing honest and helpful information to all his clients. His patient and caring nature, along with his attention to detail, enabled his clients to make their very best decisions.
Curt always knew how to make people laugh, and his warm and inviting personality could make any person feel comfortable. He was a nurturer to his friends and family, and they knew they could always depend on him. As a side note, Curt was often told that he looked like Cal Ripken.
Curt’s kindness and love will forever reside in all our hearts.
Friends may visit at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26) on Monday, February 10, 2025, from 2-4 & 6-8pm with the Memorial Celebration to begin at 7:15pm. The interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.
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It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Apicella announces his peaceful passing on Monday, February 3, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Mike was born on March 31, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland. The Little Italy neighborhood shaped his character and the love of his heritage. He lived a full and meaningful life, dedicated to his family and passions. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time at the beach.
Devoted son of Mary Apicella and the late Anthony Apicella and brother to the late Antoinette (Apicella) Reddy. He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Patti (Marocco), and their four children: Alissa (Apicella) and Michael Manna, Laura Apicella, Michelle (Apicella) and Joseph Shrader, and Anthony and Summer Apicella. He is also survived by his three beloved grandchildren: Natalie Manna, Luca Manna, and Valerie Apicella.
In his final years, Mike faced a courageous battle with cancer. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be deeply missed.
A memorial service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held at Ruck Funeral Home 1050 York Road Towson, MD 21204 on Thursday Feb 6, 2025 from 4-7pm. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at St. Leo’s Church on Friday February 7, 2025 at 10:00am.
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On February 3, 2025, Vicki Lynn Moorman (nee Byrnes); beloved mother of Justin Moorman; loving grandmother of Bradley, Brenna, Luke, Evan and Delaney Moorman; devoted sister of Staci Forosisky and her husband Rob; dear aunt of Anna & Kayla Forosisky, Brandi Darney and Gary Byrnes also survived by her longtime companion Lewis Heller.
Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (Beltway exit 26) on Thursday February 13, 2025 from 10-11 am, with funeral service at 11:00 am. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Vicki’s memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or www.cancer.org
ANNA'S OBITUARY
Anna Capezio D'Orazio, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025.
Anna was a devoted wife and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Arthur V. "Otts" D'Orazio. She was also predeceased by her parents, Marion J. Capezio, Sr., and Mary Guarino Capezio, as well as her siblings Marie Fulco, Marguerite Tallaro, Marion Capezio, Jr., Anthony Capezio, Antoinette Stevens, and Joseph Capezio.
She is survived by her brother Peter Capezio, Sr., along with many cherished nieces and nephews.
Anna will be remembered fondly by all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to those she leaves behind.
Friends may call at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26) on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 1:00-1:30pm, at which the funeral service will begin 1:30pm. The entombment will follow at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens.
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PETER'S OBITUARY
On January 30, 2025, Peter Crotty died peacefully in Timonium, Maryland. He is the beloved father of Ellen Crotty (Andres Torres) and Theresa Crotty (Keith Wynne). Loving grandfather of Oliver Wynne and Charlotte Wynne. Dear brother of Mary Jo Shapiro (Barry), Paul Crotty (Jane), James Crotty (Kate - predeceased), Kevin Crotty (Anna), Gerald Crotty (Lucy) and Robert (Rita). Dear friend to Patricia Balcerzak and her loving family. Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be held at the Church of the Nativity on Monday, February 3 at 12:30pm. Interment to follow at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Peter's memory to the ACLU.
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DONNA'S OBITUARY
On January 30, 2025, Donna Maria Rongione passed away at her home in Myrtle Beach, SC. She is the beloved daughter of the late Theresa Concetta (nee Ristaino) and Frank Rongione; loving sister of Frank Rongione, Jr and his wife Cecelia, Mark Rongione and his wife Marian, Teresa Burns and her late husband Michael, and the late Gregory Rongione and his surviving wife Marcie Rongione; devoted aunt of 8 nieces and nephews and 8 great-nieces and nephews.
Donna obtained a BS degree from Towson College, now known as Towson University, and a Master’s degree from Miami University of Ohio. She spent many years working in the insurance industry as an HR Specialist and a VP of Operations. She eventually transitioned to her chosen career in education and spent the following 20 years as an Associate Professor at the Community Colleges of Baltimore County. She retired in December 2019.
Donna was an animal lover, and she spent her life sharing that love and care with the animals she rescued. She was a certified dog trainer and spent years helping families with their beloved pets. Donna herself had countless pets over the years, all of them cherished members of her family.
The family will receive friends at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26) on Friday from 5:00-8:00pm and again on Saturday from 10:00-11:00am, at which time the funeral celebration begins at 11am. The interment will follow at Dulaney Valley memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Donna to an animal rescue of your choice.
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PHILIP'S OBITUARY
Philip Walter Schruefer Jr. passed away in the late afternoon of January 30, 2025, at his home in Eldersburg MD. He was predeceased by his Father Philip Walter Schruefer Sr, his mother Charlotte Curreri, his stepmother Mary Virginia Schruefer, and his wife of forty-five years Ella Francis Schruefer. He is survived by his son Philip Walter Schruefer III with his wife Terry Lynn Schruefer, his cherished Grandchildren Justin Philip Schruefer with his wife Jeni Schruefer, Marc Anthony Schruefer with his wife Eliana Schruefer, Jeffrey Allen Wyatt with his wife Kerry Wyatt, his coveted Great Grand Children Jameson Schruefer, Journey Schruefer Malena L Wyatt (Ladybug), Savanah and Joshua Cunningham. He is survived by his sister Joan Stumpf, her son Joseph Stumpf, and his wife Phyllis Stumpf.
Philip left this world as a respected member of his community. He was Sergeant First Class retired from the United States Army. He retired from Baltimore County Public Schools as a School bus Mechanic. He was a member of the American Legion Post #223 in Sykesville and a member of the TCA. He enjoyed watching and rooting for his Baltimore Ravens.
The viewing will be at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Rd Towson MD 21204 (Beltway Exit 26) on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, at St. Ursula Church, 8801 Harford Rd, Parkville MD, 21234 at 10:00 am and the Interment at Parkwood Cemetery, 3310 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD 21234.
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On January 29, 2025, Katie L. Laughlin died peacefully in Timonium, Maryland. She is the beloved wife of Nevin D. Laughlin and the devoted mother of Ephram H. Laughlin and Vera J. Laughlin. She is the cherished daughter of Robin L. Davis (nee Buecker) and her husband Kevin and John T. Feit, stepdaughter of David M. Wiesand and daughter in law of Douglas and Esperence Laughlin. Katie is the loving sister of Ashley L. Francis and her husband Daniel, Alexandra M. Wiesand and her husband Tom and Elizabeth L. Davis. Dear aunt of Lillian M. Francis, Judah U. Francis and Landon J. Mavias. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 11:30AM at Horizon Church of Towson 40 E. Burke Avenue Towson, Maryland 21286. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions will be appreciated to Cambridge School, Cambridge Foundation. https://cambridgeschoolinc.factsmgtadmin.com/give/
PATRICIA'S OBITUARY
Patricia M. Wood (nee Daw), age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Albert and Marie Daw. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Harold Wood, as well as all of her siblings. She is survived by her 5 children: Charles M. Lewis, Jr. and his wife Barbara, Donald G. Lewis and his wife Kathleen, Laura M. Mafale and her husband Gerard, Shari L. Ritenour and her husband Ross, and Bonnie K. Hopple and her husband Scott. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Adam (Kelly), Lisa (Brien), Lauren (Tom), Christina (Daniel), Rachel (Justin), Lucas (Rebecca), Nicholas (Morgan), and Jackson (Sarah); and 16 great grandchildren: Cole, Chase, Emma, Reid, Molly, Keegan, Lila, DJ, Evan, Millicent, Gabby, Hadley, Deacon, Amelia, Tatum and Abigail.
Patricia had many interests and talents that brought her joy. She was an avid card and game player who enjoyed frequent visits to the local casinos, and especially loved spending time with family and friends at her favorite place—her condo in Ocean City, MD. She loved to cook for big family gatherings and impressed all with her delicious meals. The great grandchildren were all blessed with one of her handmade crocheted or needlepoint blankets. Her personality was defined by her kindness, generosity and welcoming nature.
Patricia raised her 5 children primarily on her own while working nights as a waitress at several well-known Baltimore restaurants, including Longley’s, Perring Place, Tail of the Fox, and Casa Giannerini.
Patricia will forever be remembered as a wonderful wife, mom, Gam, GiGi and friend.
Friends may call at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26), Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 1:00-4:00pm at which time the funeral service will begin at 4:00pm. The interment will be at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery 11501 Garrison Forest Rd., Owings Mills, MD 21117 on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 10:45am.
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A warning before we begin! I clearly inherited my dad’s penchant for long-winded storytelling. But I think he’d want you to know what was important to him in life, and I want you to know what we, his family, loved about him.
My dad, Arjun Mallik, was born as V. R. Mallikarjuneswara in 1932 in Malleswaram, Bangalore (India) to Professor Ramaswami Ayyar and Kamalambal, and was affectionately known as Malli to his family and friends. He was the youngest and last surviving of six siblings (his “Anna” Panchanadeeswaran, Balambal, Bhageerathi, Kamakshi “Kanchi,” and Mathrubhutheswaran “Madhu”). He grew up during the Indian independence movement and shared his vivid memories of marching with other student freedom fighters. He remained deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy throughout his life.
Dad embodied his father’s values of education, scientific inquiry, thrift, and devotion to family. He graduated from Central College in Bangalore, then interrupted his studies briefly to financially support his aging parents and family. He travelled by propeller plane to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (then Malaya, as he continued to call it for rest of his days) where he worked as a chemist for the Rubber Research Institute. Returning to Bangalore, he completed his master’s degree in chemistry at the Indian Institute of Science. His thesis on drugs to treat tuberculosis required expensive amino acids, so he synthesized his own using waste hair he collected from local barbershops. His ingenuity and scientific contribution earned the Lady Bannerjee gold medal, an accomplishment of which he remained proud for years to come.
Dad and my mom, Saroja, agreed to an arranged marriage and wed in 1968, a loving partnership for over 56 years. He left India to join her in the U.S. and eventually became a proud American citizen, despite flunking one question on the citizenship test. (No, Dad, the national anthem is not Yankee Doodle!) He enjoyed a long and varied career in the U.S., working in many branches of chemistry, including at Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY and Fisher Scientific in Fair Lawn, NJ. One of his most meaningful accomplishments was developing infant formula that very premature babies could digest, at a time when such options didn’t exist. He was proud to tell you he published 45 research papers and secured 5 patents, and also fondly reminisced about his bowling league, playing racquetball, and going on whitewater rafting adventures with his friends from work. Upon retiring, he launched into a second career, supporting Mom as the administrator of her medical practice. But chemistry remained his passion, and he continued to collaborate with his mentor, Dr. Alan Clemetson, and other scientists well into his 70s and 80s.
Dad was also a scholar of Sanskrit and a deeply devout person. One of our family members called him “a guide for our religious, cultural, and spiritual problems.” Dad was among the founders of the Hindu Temple in Flushing, Queens, and served as one of its first priests. He officiated numerous poojas (religious ceremonies) for friends and family, giving detailed English translations of each Sanskrit shloka (verse). Dad was a firehose of knowledge and, sadly, the rest of us could absorb just a fraction, but he instilled a deep appreciation of our culture through example. Dad was actively involved in many cultural organizations: Bharathi Society, Kannada Koota, Basava International, and the Carnatic Music Association of North America, to name just a few.
As much as Dad held our religion and culture dear, he had an ecumenical spirit and sought the common threads across religions and cultures. Dad was genuinely welcoming, warm, and loving as he became the patriarch of our big multi-religious and multi-ethnic family. In addition to his beloved wife, Saroja, daughter, Kamala (me), son-in-law, Nathan, and grandchildren Rohan and Anjali, he is survived by numerous sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, and their children, who he also loved as his grandchildren: Rajam, Neela, Anna, David, Sarka, Jasmina, Evelina, Emil, Adela, Albert, Jayam, Anne, Yuzun, Hansol, Parvathi, Saraswathi, Narayan, Anand, Bethany, Devin, Lydia, Cora, Suchi, Josh, Priya, Lakshmi, Mike, Alan, Tara, Kaylin, Julia, and Steven. He was also a special Chittappa (paternal uncle) to Sriram, Jyoti, Nakshathra, Nishant, and Shamali, and uncle to his sister Bhageerathi’s many children and grandchildren and their spouses.
Dad believed in being a moral support to everyone in our big clan. He was generous with time, money, and attention, supporting us in all manner of pursuits, big and small. He attended dance recitals, band concerts, hockey games, and whatever else to cheer us on. He even stuck on as a Pequannock Township High School band parent for another year after I moved on to college. More than anything, he took the time to know you and just be together, whether that was reading the comics in the Deccan Herald (Kamala), playing cricket in the backyard (Rohan), or scribbling doodles together (Anjali).
As his daughter, I also got to enjoy the lighter side of his personality. He loved “The A-Team” more than anyone possibly should. Time and time again, he proved that there was nothing that duct tape, rubber bands, a trip to Radio Shack, and a little improvisation couldn’t fix. Most people would say he had infinite patience, but poke the bear one too many times, and you might end up with a glass of water poured over your head at the dinner table – ask me how I know! And he delighted in making me groan with a “good” dad joke.
The last few years were difficult for Dad as his health declined, but he remained excited to see his family to the end, to share a hug, a kiss, or hold hands. We are forever grateful to his loving caregivers Ola, Amaka, Tola, Ade, Olu, and many others who made it possible for him to continue living at home. We love you and miss you, Dad. Be at peace. You are with us everywhere.
If you wish to make a memorial donation, please consider the Alzheimer’s Association https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1 or the Gandhi Memorial Center www.gandhimemorialcenter.org
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Alma Elizabeth Meagher (nee Duvall), a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and lifelong servant of church, community, and family, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025 at the age of 97. She had been resident at Brightview Senior Living in Towson. Her husband Francis J. (Franny) Meagher, a prominent Baltimore lawyer, community volunteer, and co-founder of the law firm Goodman, Meagher and Enoch, predeceased her in May 2022.
Born in Baltimore in 1927, Alma Meagher lived on 28th street in Charles Village with her mother, elder sister, and relatives. She attended the Blessed Sacrament School before excelling both academically and athletically at Seton High School and Mt. St. Agnes college. A gifted athlete, she thrived in field hockey and basketball. She designed the scholar-athlete pendant for Mt St Agnes for the recipient of that award at their annual banquet. She graduated from Mt. St. Agnes in June 1949 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology and magna cum laude honors. Later in life Alma was awarded by Mt St Agnes the distinguished honor of Alumna of the Year in recognition of her lifetime of service to the community.
During her college years, she met Francis (Franny) Meagher, who would become her husband. They were wed on Memorial Day 1950 married for 72 years when Franny passed in May 2022. In the early years, they lived next to Penn Station allowing them to quickly commute, Franny to Georgetown Law School and Alma to work as a medical technician at the Hospital for the Women of Maryland. They soon moved to Hamilton and began raising 10 children together and were very active in the St Dominic’s parish. In 1968 they moved their family to Homeland and became deeply involved in the community life of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen for over 40 years.
A woman of deep faith, Alma was a daily communicant and a weekly lector at the Cathedral. She was committed to community service. She started and coached girls’ soccer and basketball teams at Cathedral School, volunteered with the Cathedral Girl Scout troop and was co-founder and the director for 25 years of Cathedral’s Adopt-a-Family program, an organization that rallied volunteers every December to ensure that hundreds of families in need received Christmas meals and gifts. Alma also prepared a weekly casserole for Our Daily Bread, provided childcare to Vietnamese refugee parents attending English classes, worked with Franny on the St. Ambrose program of housing rehabilitation for low-income families, and devoted time to youth ministry. Franny and Alma were also lifelong supporters of Chimes Industries, Forward Visions and the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, organizations that had nurtured the development and mainstreaming of their daughter Mary who had been born with Down’s Syndrome.
Alma was to her core a mother, a soft-spoken matriarch of a sprawling family. For decades, she hosted Christmas and Easter feasts, Vacations at Bethany Beach, DE and Labor Day crab feasts for her direct descendants and in laws and co-hosted with her sisters-in-law 4th of July and Thanksgiving feasts for the wider extended Meagher clan. At their peak these gatherings numbered in the 70s. As a grandmother, she would start shopping in August to provide at Christmas a book, a toy and something to wear to each of her 27 grandchildren and every great-grandchild, having done the same for her 10 children as they were growing up. She remembered every birthday and wedding anniversary with cards and gifts. In retirement, she and Franny attended every sports contest, performance, 1st communion, graduation, wedding and baptism of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren they possibly could.
Alma is survived by her children Francis J. Meagher, Jr. (Molly) of Allentown, PA, Margaret M. Stringer (Pat) of Towson, MD, Brigid E. Meagher of St. Peters, PA, J. Patrick Meagher (Rani Parker) of Amherst, MA, Brendan A. Meagher (Lisa) of Baltimore, Mary Rebecca Heininger (Doug) of York, PA, Sheila M. Gemignani (Dino) of Arroyo Grande, CA, Moira B. Kukla (Dale) of Charleston, SC, 27 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Francis J. Meagher and daughters Mary K. Meagher of Baltimore and Daria E. Filippelli (Frank) of Devon, PA.
A Mass celebrating her life will be offered on Thursday April 24th at 10 AM at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation at Chimes.org
ROBERT'S OBITUARY
Robert Edward Stahl Jr., lovingly known as Robb, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 26, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife, Wendy Stahl, his stepchildren, Diana Dodds (Michael Dodds) and Hart Covahey (Katie Covahey), sister, Deborah Stahl (Joseph Erlanger), and his beloved dog, Boston. Robb was preceded in death by his sister, Holly Ruth Stahl, and his father, Robert Edward Stahl Sr.
Robb was born in Philadelphia and raised in Maryland. He graduated from Boys’ Latin School of Maryland and went on to open a home restoration company with his father, becoming a skilled finish carpenter. He later became a devoted member of the Local 491 Union, where he dedicated many years to his trade and built enduring friendships.
Robb became a Shriner and was an active member of the Boumi Temple of Maryland, contributing to the organization’s philanthropic mission. He was also a dedicated member of the MG Club of Baltimore for over 20 years, sharing his love for classic cars with fellow enthusiasts.
Robb adored his pets, and his dog Boston was his best friend. No matter the weather—rain or snow—Robb never missed taking Boston to the park. He will be remembered for his warm smile, steadfast work ethic, unwavering love for his family and community.
Visitation will be on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Ruck Towson Funeral Home, 1050 York Road, Towson, MD, 21204. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shriners' Hospitals for Children or Parkinson's Foundation in his honor would be appreciated.
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JOSEPH'S OBITUARY
On January 26, 2025, Joseph B. Stelmack, Jr., beloved husband of the late Linda J. Stelmack (nee Krawczyk); devoted father of Christina S. Smith and her husband Blake and Marie Stelmack and her wife Lauren; loving grandfather of Connor and Gavin Smith; dear brother of Elizabeth C. Sweet, John F. Stelmack, James M. Stelmack, the late Judith Murphy and the late Pamala Osbourne.
Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26), on Sunday, February 16th, from 1 to 4 PM. Interment private.
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Longtime Towson resident Bowman Hood III passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11 after a brief stay in hospice care. Bow grew up in Homeland, the son of Dr. Bowman J. and Dorothy Hood. He had an identical twin brother Bruce and a sister Barbara. He was educated at Baltimore City College and soon after graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ft. Devens, Mass.
When Bow was 13, he met the love of his life, Mary Lee “Cookie” Hood, who lived on the same block in Homeland. They dated throughout their high school years and beyond and married on September 5, 1964. It was the beginning of a lifetime of love and happiness.
Early in their marriage, Bow began a career as a salesman in industrial packaging, which became a true passion. His infectious personality made him a successful salesman and he worked for a number of companies throughout his long career and many of his customers became lifelong friends.
In 1968, they welcomed their son, Bowman IV, who became the light of their life. They moved from Rodgers Forge to their home in Ruxton, where they remained more than 50 years and together, took daily walks around their neighborhood.
Bow lived life to the fullest and engaged in a number of hobbies, including running, tennis and swimming at the Towson YMCA. He also had a love of motorcycles and cars and owned many iconic vehicles throughout his lifetime. He was also a world traveler, and visited much of the United States, Europe and the Caribbean, with Italy being his favorite country to visit.
He and Cookie would regularly visit Rehoboth Beach, Del. where family owned a beach home. He also loved to frequent local restaurants including The Peppermill, where they had a standing 8 p.m. reservation each Friday. And he was a frequent customer of Graul's Ruxton, where he knew the names of almost all the staff.
Bow was also an animal lover and had several dogs – including Ginger and Muffin – during his life. He was a devoted grandfather to his son and daughter-in-law’s cats Ichabod and George and would often pet sit when they went on vacation.
In 2020, Bow lost his lifetime love, Cookie, after a battle with cancer. He mourned her death deeply and his wish was to be with her again.
He touched many lives wherever he went and will be deeply missed by many family, and friends.
He is survived by his son Bowman and his daughter-in-law, Karen and in-laws Michael and Margaret Glenn. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces, as well as friends and neighbors.
The Funeral Service will be held at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road Towson, MD 21204 on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 11AM. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9AM until 11AM. Interment, Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery in White Hall, MD.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will be appreciated to the Michigan Medical Office of Development, 1000 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-6815 Attn. Gary Hammer, MD Phd In memory of Bowman and Cookie Hood or to Defenders of Animal Rights, P.O. Box 25, Phoenix, Maryland 21131.
CAROLYN'S OBITUARY
On February 10, 2025, Carolyn Ann Bruder (nee Smutny) passed away peacefully at Stella Maris in Timonium, Maryland.
Over the course of her 92 years, Carolyn lived a rich and purposeful life. Her greatest joys were faith, family, and friends. Carolyn had a loving, prayerful heart and generously devoted herself to others. She especially enjoyed following the Baltimore Orioles and the Baltimore Ravens, an interest which endeared her all the more to those closest to her.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Lawrence Bruder Jr. Beloved mother of Lawrence Bruder (Ann), Mark Bruder (Rene) and Theresa Doub (Ron). Loving grandmother of David Bruder (Riley), Emily Bruder (Jordan George), Sam Bruder, Virginia Leeper (Jordan), Caroline Bruder, Darlene Whitley and William Doub. Cherished great grandmother of Jonathan Bruder, Bella Bruder and J.D. Leeper.
A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Stella Maris Chapel at 11 A.M., with visitation from 10:30-11 A.M.
Interment to follow at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Baltimore.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Carolyn's memory to: Redemptorist Catholic Foundation for Sick and Retired Confreres: 3112 7th Street NE, Washington, DC 20017. On-line giving at: www.redemptorists.net
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ROSEMARY'S OBITUARY
On February 10, 2025, Rosemary Boyle Harper, beloved wife of the late Lewis Richard Harper; devoted mother of Laurie Hart and her husband Lyndon and Amy Gonzales and her late husband Lawrence; loving grandmother of Heather and Brian Gonzales, Ashley Song, and Megan Castrilli; dear Aunt of William Jr. and Jay Hilgartner; also survived by extended family.
Services private.
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ALEX'S OBITUARY
on February 10, 2025, Alexander V. Kurian passed away in Bel Air, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of Celestine Kurian (nee Preller). He is also survived by his daughter Susan Kurian, his son Thomas Kurian (Linda), his grandson Michael Kurian, his sister Barbara Blair, and many nieces and nephews. Alex was preceded in death by his son Brian A. Kurian.
Alex was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on July 19,1936 to Alexander and Barbara (Lucas) Kurian. He was raised in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Alex was educated from grades one through 12 at St. Stanislaus catholic school in Lansdale. After high school, He attended a two-year electronics technician school, Spring Garden, in the Philadelphia area. After completing the course, Alex worked for a number of years in the electronics tech field with various companies. Alex ultimately went to work at the Aberdeen Proving Ground and was with APG for over thirty years. He retired from APG in 1996 and then worked for a contracting firm for another ten years. His favorite pastimes were fishing, swimming in the ocean, and raising his vegetable garden. Alex and his wife Celestine were married for 44 years.
Mr. Kurian will lie-in-state at St Ignatius Catholic Church, 533 East Jarrettsville Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050, on Saturday, February 15th, from 10:30-11:00 AM, at which time the Funeral Mass will begin. Interment will follow at Delaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Alex’s name to the Special Olympics Maryland www.somd.org or to Gilchrist Hospice at www.gilchristcares.org
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JANE'S OBITUARY
On February 9, 2025, Jane Carmel Fox, RN (nee Breen), passed away peacefully, she is the beloved wife of the late Thomas Edward Fox, MD; devoted mother of Deirdre Mary Fox, Fionnuala Mary Fox, Kieran Edward Fox and his wife Deb, and Brendan Thomas Fox and his wife Bianca; loving grandmother of Fionnuala, Ryan, Shay, Emma, Lindsay, and Fletcher; loving great grandmother of Millicent and Allstaire; dear sister-in-law of Patricia Breen.
Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Fox's memory to: Gilchrist Hospice, 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031 or www.gilchristcares.org
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MELINDA'S OBITUARY
On February 6, 2025, Melinda Dell Fitting, PhD, beloved wife of James Norman Eastham, Jr.; devoted mother of Katherine Della Eastham and step mother of James Norman Eastham, III and Bradley Charles Eastham and his wife Paula Michelle; loving grandmother of Erica Michelle, Lila Rose, and Logan Joseph Eastham; dear sister of Cynthia Fitting and the late Jeffrey Fitting; cherished god mother of Kathleen Williams; also survived by extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at The Odyssey School, 3257 Bridle Ridge Lane, Lutherville, MD 21093, on Saturday, March 15th, at 11AM. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to GEDCO at www.gedco.org or The Odyssey School at www.theodysseyschool.org.
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FREDERICK'S OBITUARY
On February 5, 2025, Frederick Joseph Engesser, devoted husband of the late Jacquelin Linda Engesser (nee O'Neill); beloved father of Jennifer Elizabeth Engesser (Christian E. Wood) and Kaitlin Marie Engesser (Eric Benjamin Anderson); loving grandfather of Livia Jacquelin Anderson, Eloise Kerstin Anderson, Callan James O'Neill Wood, Cameron Kai Wood and Jacob Benjamin Anderson; dear brother of Mary Jo and Cathy Ann Engesser; dear brother-in-law of Francis Barry O'Neill (Sarah); dear uncle of Kevin and Shaun O'Neill. "Paw Paw" lived his life in the service of others, a playful prankster that was devoted to his friends and family.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 11 AM, with visitation 10-11AM prior to the service at the Stella Maris Chapel, 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, Maryland 21093. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, 737 S. Main Street, Mt. Airey, Maryland 21771.
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CURTIS' OBITUARY
On February 4, 2025, Curtis Granville McCabe, III, passed away at his home in Baltimore, MD. He was the beloved husband of Michelle D. Chin of 23 years; devoted son of the late Lavinia Hoffman; loving brother of the late Robert Johnson; cherished son-in-law of Ronald E. and Peggie Chin; dear cousin of Lisa Hoffman and Kenneth Fink; cherished nephew of Harold Hoffman and Barbara Fink; he was also survived by his loyal four-legged friend Penny.
Curt grew up in Parkville, where he made many lasting friendships. During his summers, he enjoyed spending time with his family at his aunt’s farm. He played football and pole-vaulted during his high school years. During his time as a boy scout, he earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout where he learned the core values of being trustworthy, loyal, helpful, and friendly. These are traits he carried into adulthood. In his college years, he worked as a server at the restaurant, Peerce’s Plantation, where he made even more lasting friendships.
Over the years, Curt developed a passion for sailing. He loved listening to podcasts of all varieties, watching random shows he would discover, and his favorite pastime was watching football with Michelle. Although he loved trying new foods, he would always order Michelle’s second choice at restaurants. He would often joke that Michelle would adopt the dogs with behavioral issues, but that did not deter him from treating his dogs like they were his children. He would say, “I know a little bit about a lot of things,” and he would always have a story for you.
Curt had a love for Baltimore, often exploring the unique aspects of the Baltimore neighborhoods. He carried this passion into his 22-year career as a realtor. Curt took pride in providing honest and helpful information to all his clients. His patient and caring nature, along with his attention to detail, enabled his clients to make their very best decisions.
Curt always knew how to make people laugh, and his warm and inviting personality could make any person feel comfortable. He was a nurturer to his friends and family, and they knew they could always depend on him. As a side note, Curt was often told that he looked like Cal Ripken.
Curt’s kindness and love will forever reside in all our hearts.
Friends may visit at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26) on Monday, February 10, 2025, from 2-4 & 6-8pm with the Memorial Celebration to begin at 7:15pm. The interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.
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It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Apicella announces his peaceful passing on Monday, February 3, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Mike was born on March 31, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland. The Little Italy neighborhood shaped his character and the love of his heritage. He lived a full and meaningful life, dedicated to his family and passions. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time at the beach.
Devoted son of Mary Apicella and the late Anthony Apicella and brother to the late Antoinette (Apicella) Reddy. He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Patti (Marocco), and their four children: Alissa (Apicella) and Michael Manna, Laura Apicella, Michelle (Apicella) and Joseph Shrader, and Anthony and Summer Apicella. He is also survived by his three beloved grandchildren: Natalie Manna, Luca Manna, and Valerie Apicella.
In his final years, Mike faced a courageous battle with cancer. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be deeply missed.
A memorial service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held at Ruck Funeral Home 1050 York Road Towson, MD 21204 on Thursday Feb 6, 2025 from 4-7pm. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at St. Leo’s Church on Friday February 7, 2025 at 10:00am.
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On February 3, 2025, Vicki Lynn Moorman (nee Byrnes); beloved mother of Justin Moorman; loving grandmother of Bradley, Brenna, Luke, Evan and Delaney Moorman; devoted sister of Staci Forosisky and her husband Rob; dear aunt of Anna & Kayla Forosisky, Brandi Darney and Gary Byrnes also survived by her longtime companion Lewis Heller.
Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (Beltway exit 26) on Thursday February 13, 2025 from 10-11 am, with funeral service at 11:00 am. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Vicki’s memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or www.cancer.org
ANNA'S OBITUARY
Anna Capezio D'Orazio, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025.
Anna was a devoted wife and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Arthur V. "Otts" D'Orazio. She was also predeceased by her parents, Marion J. Capezio, Sr., and Mary Guarino Capezio, as well as her siblings Marie Fulco, Marguerite Tallaro, Marion Capezio, Jr., Anthony Capezio, Antoinette Stevens, and Joseph Capezio.
She is survived by her brother Peter Capezio, Sr., along with many cherished nieces and nephews.
Anna will be remembered fondly by all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to those she leaves behind.
Friends may call at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26) on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 1:00-1:30pm, at which the funeral service will begin 1:30pm. The entombment will follow at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens.
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PETER'S OBITUARY
On January 30, 2025, Peter Crotty died peacefully in Timonium, Maryland. He is the beloved father of Ellen Crotty (Andres Torres) and Theresa Crotty (Keith Wynne). Loving grandfather of Oliver Wynne and Charlotte Wynne. Dear brother of Mary Jo Shapiro (Barry), Paul Crotty (Jane), James Crotty (Kate - predeceased), Kevin Crotty (Anna), Gerald Crotty (Lucy) and Robert (Rita). Dear friend to Patricia Balcerzak and her loving family. Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be held at the Church of the Nativity on Monday, February 3 at 12:30pm. Interment to follow at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Peter's memory to the ACLU.
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DONNA'S OBITUARY
On January 30, 2025, Donna Maria Rongione passed away at her home in Myrtle Beach, SC. She is the beloved daughter of the late Theresa Concetta (nee Ristaino) and Frank Rongione; loving sister of Frank Rongione, Jr and his wife Cecelia, Mark Rongione and his wife Marian, Teresa Burns and her late husband Michael, and the late Gregory Rongione and his surviving wife Marcie Rongione; devoted aunt of 8 nieces and nephews and 8 great-nieces and nephews.
Donna obtained a BS degree from Towson College, now known as Towson University, and a Master’s degree from Miami University of Ohio. She spent many years working in the insurance industry as an HR Specialist and a VP of Operations. She eventually transitioned to her chosen career in education and spent the following 20 years as an Associate Professor at the Community Colleges of Baltimore County. She retired in December 2019.
Donna was an animal lover, and she spent her life sharing that love and care with the animals she rescued. She was a certified dog trainer and spent years helping families with their beloved pets. Donna herself had countless pets over the years, all of them cherished members of her family.
The family will receive friends at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26) on Friday from 5:00-8:00pm and again on Saturday from 10:00-11:00am, at which time the funeral celebration begins at 11am. The interment will follow at Dulaney Valley memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Donna to an animal rescue of your choice.
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PHILIP'S OBITUARY
Philip Walter Schruefer Jr. passed away in the late afternoon of January 30, 2025, at his home in Eldersburg MD. He was predeceased by his Father Philip Walter Schruefer Sr, his mother Charlotte Curreri, his stepmother Mary Virginia Schruefer, and his wife of forty-five years Ella Francis Schruefer. He is survived by his son Philip Walter Schruefer III with his wife Terry Lynn Schruefer, his cherished Grandchildren Justin Philip Schruefer with his wife Jeni Schruefer, Marc Anthony Schruefer with his wife Eliana Schruefer, Jeffrey Allen Wyatt with his wife Kerry Wyatt, his coveted Great Grand Children Jameson Schruefer, Journey Schruefer Malena L Wyatt (Ladybug), Savanah and Joshua Cunningham. He is survived by his sister Joan Stumpf, her son Joseph Stumpf, and his wife Phyllis Stumpf.
Philip left this world as a respected member of his community. He was Sergeant First Class retired from the United States Army. He retired from Baltimore County Public Schools as a School bus Mechanic. He was a member of the American Legion Post #223 in Sykesville and a member of the TCA. He enjoyed watching and rooting for his Baltimore Ravens.
The viewing will be at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Rd Towson MD 21204 (Beltway Exit 26) on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, at St. Ursula Church, 8801 Harford Rd, Parkville MD, 21234 at 10:00 am and the Interment at Parkwood Cemetery, 3310 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD 21234.
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On January 29, 2025, Katie L. Laughlin died peacefully in Timonium, Maryland. She is the beloved wife of Nevin D. Laughlin and the devoted mother of Ephram H. Laughlin and Vera J. Laughlin. She is the cherished daughter of Robin L. Davis (nee Buecker) and her husband Kevin and John T. Feit, stepdaughter of David M. Wiesand and daughter in law of Douglas and Esperence Laughlin. Katie is the loving sister of Ashley L. Francis and her husband Daniel, Alexandra M. Wiesand and her husband Tom and Elizabeth L. Davis. Dear aunt of Lillian M. Francis, Judah U. Francis and Landon J. Mavias. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 11:30AM at Horizon Church of Towson 40 E. Burke Avenue Towson, Maryland 21286. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions will be appreciated to Cambridge School, Cambridge Foundation. https://cambridgeschoolinc.factsmgtadmin.com/give/
PATRICIA'S OBITUARY
Patricia M. Wood (nee Daw), age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Albert and Marie Daw. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Harold Wood, as well as all of her siblings. She is survived by her 5 children: Charles M. Lewis, Jr. and his wife Barbara, Donald G. Lewis and his wife Kathleen, Laura M. Mafale and her husband Gerard, Shari L. Ritenour and her husband Ross, and Bonnie K. Hopple and her husband Scott. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Adam (Kelly), Lisa (Brien), Lauren (Tom), Christina (Daniel), Rachel (Justin), Lucas (Rebecca), Nicholas (Morgan), and Jackson (Sarah); and 16 great grandchildren: Cole, Chase, Emma, Reid, Molly, Keegan, Lila, DJ, Evan, Millicent, Gabby, Hadley, Deacon, Amelia, Tatum and Abigail.
Patricia had many interests and talents that brought her joy. She was an avid card and game player who enjoyed frequent visits to the local casinos, and especially loved spending time with family and friends at her favorite place—her condo in Ocean City, MD. She loved to cook for big family gatherings and impressed all with her delicious meals. The great grandchildren were all blessed with one of her handmade crocheted or needlepoint blankets. Her personality was defined by her kindness, generosity and welcoming nature.
Patricia raised her 5 children primarily on her own while working nights as a waitress at several well-known Baltimore restaurants, including Longley’s, Perring Place, Tail of the Fox, and Casa Giannerini.
Patricia will forever be remembered as a wonderful wife, mom, Gam, GiGi and friend.
Friends may call at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26), Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 1:00-4:00pm at which time the funeral service will begin at 4:00pm. The interment will be at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery 11501 Garrison Forest Rd., Owings Mills, MD 21117 on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 10:45am.
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Obituary
A warning before we begin! I clearly inherited my dad’s penchant for long-winded storytelling. But I think he’d want you to know what was important to him in life, and I want you to know what we, his family, loved about him.
My dad, Arjun Mallik, was born as V. R. Mallikarjuneswara in 1932 in Malleswaram, Bangalore (India) to Professor Ramaswami Ayyar and Kamalambal, and was affectionately known as Malli to his family and friends. He was the youngest and last surviving of six siblings (his “Anna” Panchanadeeswaran, Balambal, Bhageerathi, Kamakshi “Kanchi,” and Mathrubhutheswaran “Madhu”). He grew up during the Indian independence movement and shared his vivid memories of marching with other student freedom fighters. He remained deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy throughout his life.
Dad embodied his father’s values of education, scientific inquiry, thrift, and devotion to family. He graduated from Central College in Bangalore, then interrupted his studies briefly to financially support his aging parents and family. He travelled by propeller plane to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (then Malaya, as he continued to call it for rest of his days) where he worked as a chemist for the Rubber Research Institute. Returning to Bangalore, he completed his master’s degree in chemistry at the Indian Institute of Science. His thesis on drugs to treat tuberculosis required expensive amino acids, so he synthesized his own using waste hair he collected from local barbershops. His ingenuity and scientific contribution earned the Lady Bannerjee gold medal, an accomplishment of which he remained proud for years to come.
Dad and my mom, Saroja, agreed to an arranged marriage and wed in 1968, a loving partnership for over 56 years. He left India to join her in the U.S. and eventually became a proud American citizen, despite flunking one question on the citizenship test. (No, Dad, the national anthem is not Yankee Doodle!) He enjoyed a long and varied career in the U.S., working in many branches of chemistry, including at Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY and Fisher Scientific in Fair Lawn, NJ. One of his most meaningful accomplishments was developing infant formula that very premature babies could digest, at a time when such options didn’t exist. He was proud to tell you he published 45 research papers and secured 5 patents, and also fondly reminisced about his bowling league, playing racquetball, and going on whitewater rafting adventures with his friends from work. Upon retiring, he launched into a second career, supporting Mom as the administrator of her medical practice. But chemistry remained his passion, and he continued to collaborate with his mentor, Dr. Alan Clemetson, and other scientists well into his 70s and 80s.
Dad was also a scholar of Sanskrit and a deeply devout person. One of our family members called him “a guide for our religious, cultural, and spiritual problems.” Dad was among the founders of the Hindu Temple in Flushing, Queens, and served as one of its first priests. He officiated numerous poojas (religious ceremonies) for friends and family, giving detailed English translations of each Sanskrit shloka (verse). Dad was a firehose of knowledge and, sadly, the rest of us could absorb just a fraction, but he instilled a deep appreciation of our culture through example. Dad was actively involved in many cultural organizations: Bharathi Society, Kannada Koota, Basava International, and the Carnatic Music Association of North America, to name just a few.
As much as Dad held our religion and culture dear, he had an ecumenical spirit and sought the common threads across religions and cultures. Dad was genuinely welcoming, warm, and loving as he became the patriarch of our big multi-religious and multi-ethnic family. In addition to his beloved wife, Saroja, daughter, Kamala (me), son-in-law, Nathan, and grandchildren Rohan and Anjali, he is survived by numerous sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, and their children, who he also loved as his grandchildren: Rajam, Neela, Anna, David, Sarka, Jasmina, Evelina, Emil, Adela, Albert, Jayam, Anne, Yuzun, Hansol, Parvathi, Saraswathi, Narayan, Anand, Bethany, Devin, Lydia, Cora, Suchi, Josh, Priya, Lakshmi, Mike, Alan, Tara, Kaylin, Julia, and Steven. He was also a special Chittappa (paternal uncle) to Sriram, Jyoti, Nakshathra, Nishant, and Shamali, and uncle to his sister Bhageerathi’s many children and grandchildren and their spouses.
Dad believed in being a moral support to everyone in our big clan. He was generous with time, money, and attention, supporting us in all manner of pursuits, big and small. He attended dance recitals, band concerts, hockey games, and whatever else to cheer us on. He even stuck on as a Pequannock Township High School band parent for another year after I moved on to college. More than anything, he took the time to know you and just be together, whether that was reading the comics in the Deccan Herald (Kamala), playing cricket in the backyard (Rohan), or scribbling doodles together (Anjali).
As his daughter, I also got to enjoy the lighter side of his personality. He loved “The A-Team” more than anyone possibly should. Time and time again, he proved that there was nothing that duct tape, rubber bands, a trip to Radio Shack, and a little improvisation couldn’t fix. Most people would say he had infinite patience, but poke the bear one too many times, and you might end up with a glass of water poured over your head at the dinner table – ask me how I know! And he delighted in making me groan with a “good” dad joke.
The last few years were difficult for Dad as his health declined, but he remained excited to see his family to the end, to share a hug, a kiss, or hold hands. We are forever grateful to his loving caregivers Ola, Amaka, Tola, Ade, Olu, and many others who made it possible for him to continue living at home. We love you and miss you, Dad. Be at peace. You are with us everywhere.
If you wish to make a memorial donation, please consider the Alzheimer’s Association https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1 or the Gandhi Memorial Center www.gandhimemorialcenter.org
Obituary
Alma Elizabeth Meagher (nee Duvall), a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and lifelong servant of church, community, and family, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025 at the age of 97. She had been resident at Brightview Senior Living in Towson. Her husband Francis J. (Franny) Meagher, a prominent Baltimore lawyer, community volunteer, and co-founder of the law firm Goodman, Meagher and Enoch, predeceased her in May 2022.
Born in Baltimore in 1927, Alma Meagher lived on 28th street in Charles Village with her mother, elder sister, and relatives. She attended the Blessed Sacrament School before excelling both academically and athletically at Seton High School and Mt. St. Agnes college. A gifted athlete, she thrived in field hockey and basketball. She designed the scholar-athlete pendant for Mt St Agnes for the recipient of that award at their annual banquet. She graduated from Mt. St. Agnes in June 1949 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology and magna cum laude honors. Later in life Alma was awarded by Mt St Agnes the distinguished honor of Alumna of the Year in recognition of her lifetime of service to the community.
During her college years, she met Francis (Franny) Meagher, who would become her husband. They were wed on Memorial Day 1950 married for 72 years when Franny passed in May 2022. In the early years, they lived next to Penn Station allowing them to quickly commute, Franny to Georgetown Law School and Alma to work as a medical technician at the Hospital for the Women of Maryland. They soon moved to Hamilton and began raising 10 children together and were very active in the St Dominic’s parish. In 1968 they moved their family to Homeland and became deeply involved in the community life of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen for over 40 years.
A woman of deep faith, Alma was a daily communicant and a weekly lector at the Cathedral. She was committed to community service. She started and coached girls’ soccer and basketball teams at Cathedral School, volunteered with the Cathedral Girl Scout troop and was co-founder and the director for 25 years of Cathedral’s Adopt-a-Family program, an organization that rallied volunteers every December to ensure that hundreds of families in need received Christmas meals and gifts. Alma also prepared a weekly casserole for Our Daily Bread, provided childcare to Vietnamese refugee parents attending English classes, worked with Franny on the St. Ambrose program of housing rehabilitation for low-income families, and devoted time to youth ministry. Franny and Alma were also lifelong supporters of Chimes Industries, Forward Visions and the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, organizations that had nurtured the development and mainstreaming of their daughter Mary who had been born with Down’s Syndrome.
Alma was to her core a mother, a soft-spoken matriarch of a sprawling family. For decades, she hosted Christmas and Easter feasts, Vacations at Bethany Beach, DE and Labor Day crab feasts for her direct descendants and in laws and co-hosted with her sisters-in-law 4th of July and Thanksgiving feasts for the wider extended Meagher clan. At their peak these gatherings numbered in the 70s. As a grandmother, she would start shopping in August to provide at Christmas a book, a toy and something to wear to each of her 27 grandchildren and every great-grandchild, having done the same for her 10 children as they were growing up. She remembered every birthday and wedding anniversary with cards and gifts. In retirement, she and Franny attended every sports contest, performance, 1st communion, graduation, wedding and baptism of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren they possibly could.
Alma is survived by her children Francis J. Meagher, Jr. (Molly) of Allentown, PA, Margaret M. Stringer (Pat) of Towson, MD, Brigid E. Meagher of St. Peters, PA, J. Patrick Meagher (Rani Parker) of Amherst, MA, Brendan A. Meagher (Lisa) of Baltimore, Mary Rebecca Heininger (Doug) of York, PA, Sheila M. Gemignani (Dino) of Arroyo Grande, CA, Moira B. Kukla (Dale) of Charleston, SC, 27 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Francis J. Meagher and daughters Mary K. Meagher of Baltimore and Daria E. Filippelli (Frank) of Devon, PA.
A Mass celebrating her life will be offered on Thursday April 24th at 10 AM at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation at Chimes.org
ROBERT'S OBITUARY
Robert Edward Stahl Jr., lovingly known as Robb, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 26, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife, Wendy Stahl, his stepchildren, Diana Dodds (Michael Dodds) and Hart Covahey (Katie Covahey), sister, Deborah Stahl (Joseph Erlanger), and his beloved dog, Boston. Robb was preceded in death by his sister, Holly Ruth Stahl, and his father, Robert Edward Stahl Sr.
Robb was born in Philadelphia and raised in Maryland. He graduated from Boys’ Latin School of Maryland and went on to open a home restoration company with his father, becoming a skilled finish carpenter. He later became a devoted member of the Local 491 Union, where he dedicated many years to his trade and built enduring friendships.
Robb became a Shriner and was an active member of the Boumi Temple of Maryland, contributing to the organization’s philanthropic mission. He was also a dedicated member of the MG Club of Baltimore for over 20 years, sharing his love for classic cars with fellow enthusiasts.
Robb adored his pets, and his dog Boston was his best friend. No matter the weather—rain or snow—Robb never missed taking Boston to the park. He will be remembered for his warm smile, steadfast work ethic, unwavering love for his family and community.
Visitation will be on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Ruck Towson Funeral Home, 1050 York Road, Towson, MD, 21204. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shriners' Hospitals for Children or Parkinson's Foundation in his honor would be appreciated.
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JOSEPH'S OBITUARY
On January 26, 2025, Joseph B. Stelmack, Jr., beloved husband of the late Linda J. Stelmack (nee Krawczyk); devoted father of Christina S. Smith and her husband Blake and Marie Stelmack and her wife Lauren; loving grandfather of Connor and Gavin Smith; dear brother of Elizabeth C. Sweet, John F. Stelmack, James M. Stelmack, the late Judith Murphy and the late Pamala Osbourne.
Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26), on Sunday, February 16th, from 1 to 4 PM. Interment private.
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Bowman Hood, III
Date of Passing: February 11, 2025
Obituary Longtime Towson resident Bowman Hood III passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11 after a brief stay in hospice care. Bow grew up in Homeland, the son of Dr. Bowman J. and Dorothy Hood. He had an identical twin brother Bruce and a sister Barbara. He was educated at Baltimore City College and soon after graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ft. Devens, Mass. When Bow was 13, he met the love of his life, Mary Lee “Cookie” Hood, who lived on the same block in Homeland. They dated throughout their high school years and beyond and married on September 5, 1964. It was the beginning of a lifetime of love and happiness. Early in their marriage, Bow began a career as a salesman in industrial packaging, which became a true passion. His infectious personality made him a successful salesman and he worked for a number of companies throughout his long career and many of his customers became lifelong friends. In 1968, they welcomed their son, Bowman IV, who became the light of their life. They moved from Rodgers Forge to their home in Ruxton, where they remained more than 50 years and together, took daily walks around their neighborhood. Bow lived life to the fullest and engaged in a number of hobbies, including running, tennis and swimming at the Towson YMCA. He also had a love of motorcycles and cars and owned many iconic vehicles throughout his lifetime. He was also a world traveler, and visited much of the United States, Europe and the Caribbean, with Italy being his favorite country to visit. He and Cookie would regularly visit Rehoboth Beach, Del. where family owned a beach home. He also loved to frequent local restaurants including The Peppermill, where they had a standing 8 p.m. reservation each Friday. And he was a frequent customer of Graul's Ruxton, where he knew the names of almost all the staff. Bow was also an animal lover and had several dogs – including Ginger and Muffin – during his life. He was a devoted grandfather to his son and daughter-in-law’s cats Ichabod and George and would often pet sit when they went on vacation. In 2020, Bow lost his lifetime love, Cookie, after a battle with cancer. He mourned her death deeply and his wish was to be with her again. He touched many lives wherever he went and will be deeply missed by many family, and friends. He is survived by his son Bowman and his daughter-in-law, Karen and in-laws Michael and Margaret Glenn. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces, as well as friends and neighbors. The Funeral Service will be held at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road Towson, MD 21204 on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 11AM. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9AM until 11AM. Interment, Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery in White Hall, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will be appreciated to the Michigan Medical Office of Development, 1000 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-6815 Attn. Gary Hammer, MD Phd In memory of Bowman and Cookie Hood or to Defenders of Animal Rights, P.O. Box 25, Phoenix, Maryland 21131.
Carolyn S. Bruder
Date of Passing: February 10, 2025
CAROLYN'S OBITUARY On February 10, 2025, Carolyn Ann Bruder (nee Smutny) passed away peacefully at Stella Maris in Timonium, Maryland. Over the course of her 92 years, Carolyn lived a rich and purposeful life. Her greatest joys were faith, family, and friends. Carolyn had a loving, prayerful heart and generously devoted herself to others. She especially enjoyed following the Baltimore Orioles and the Baltimore Ravens, an interest which endeared her all the more to those closest to her. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Lawrence Bruder Jr. Beloved mother of Lawrence Bruder (Ann), Mark Bruder (Rene) and Theresa Doub (Ron). Loving grandmother of David Bruder (Riley), Emily Bruder (Jordan George), Sam Bruder, Virginia Leeper (Jordan), Caroline Bruder, Darlene Whitley and William Doub. Cherished great grandmother of Jonathan Bruder, Bella Bruder and J.D. Leeper. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Stella Maris Chapel at 11 A.M., with visitation from 10:30-11 A.M. Interment to follow at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Baltimore. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Carolyn's memory to: Redemptorist Catholic Foundation for Sick and Retired Confreres: 3112 7th Street NE, Washington, DC 20017. On-line giving at: www.redemptorists.net READ LESS
Rosemary Boyle Harper
Date of Passing: February 10, 2025
ROSEMARY'S OBITUARY On February 10, 2025, Rosemary Boyle Harper, beloved wife of the late Lewis Richard Harper; devoted mother of Laurie Hart and her husband Lyndon and Amy Gonzales and her late husband Lawrence; loving grandmother of Heather and Brian Gonzales, Ashley Song, and Megan Castrilli; dear Aunt of William Jr. and Jay Hilgartner; also survived by extended family. Services private. READ LESS
Alexander V. Kurian
Date of Passing: February 10, 2025
ALEX'S OBITUARY on February 10, 2025, Alexander V. Kurian passed away in Bel Air, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of Celestine Kurian (nee Preller). He is also survived by his daughter Susan Kurian, his son Thomas Kurian (Linda), his grandson Michael Kurian, his sister Barbara Blair, and many nieces and nephews. Alex was preceded in death by his son Brian A. Kurian. Alex was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on July 19,1936 to Alexander and Barbara (Lucas) Kurian. He was raised in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Alex was educated from grades one through 12 at St. Stanislaus catholic school in Lansdale. After high school, He attended a two-year electronics technician school, Spring Garden, in the Philadelphia area. After completing the course, Alex worked for a number of years in the electronics tech field with various companies. Alex ultimately went to work at the Aberdeen Proving Ground and was with APG for over thirty years. He retired from APG in 1996 and then worked for a contracting firm for another ten years. His favorite pastimes were fishing, swimming in the ocean, and raising his vegetable garden. Alex and his wife Celestine were married for 44 years. Mr. Kurian will lie-in-state at St Ignatius Catholic Church, 533 East Jarrettsville Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050, on Saturday, February 15th, from 10:30-11:00 AM, at which time the Funeral Mass will begin. Interment will follow at Delaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Alex’s name to the Special Olympics Maryland www.somd.org or to Gilchrist Hospice at www.gilchristcares.org READ LESS
Jane Carmel Fox
Date of Passing: February 9, 2025
JANE'S OBITUARY On February 9, 2025, Jane Carmel Fox, RN (nee Breen), passed away peacefully, she is the beloved wife of the late Thomas Edward Fox, MD; devoted mother of Deirdre Mary Fox, Fionnuala Mary Fox, Kieran Edward Fox and his wife Deb, and Brendan Thomas Fox and his wife Bianca; loving grandmother of Fionnuala, Ryan, Shay, Emma, Lindsay, and Fletcher; loving great grandmother of Millicent and Allstaire; dear sister-in-law of Patricia Breen. Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Fox's memory to: Gilchrist Hospice, 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031 or www.gilchristcares.org READ LESS
Melinda Dell Fitting
Date of Passing: February 6, 2025
MELINDA'S OBITUARY On February 6, 2025, Melinda Dell Fitting, PhD, beloved wife of James Norman Eastham, Jr.; devoted mother of Katherine Della Eastham and step mother of James Norman Eastham, III and Bradley Charles Eastham and his wife Paula Michelle; loving grandmother of Erica Michelle, Lila Rose, and Logan Joseph Eastham; dear sister of Cynthia Fitting and the late Jeffrey Fitting; cherished god mother of Kathleen Williams; also survived by extended family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Odyssey School, 3257 Bridle Ridge Lane, Lutherville, MD 21093, on Saturday, March 15th, at 11AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to GEDCO at www.gedco.org or The Odyssey School at www.theodysseyschool.org. READ LESS
Frederick Joseph Engesser
Date of Passing: February 5, 2025
FREDERICK'S OBITUARY On February 5, 2025, Frederick Joseph Engesser, devoted husband of the late Jacquelin Linda Engesser (nee O'Neill); beloved father of Jennifer Elizabeth Engesser (Christian E. Wood) and Kaitlin Marie Engesser (Eric Benjamin Anderson); loving grandfather of Livia Jacquelin Anderson, Eloise Kerstin Anderson, Callan James O'Neill Wood, Cameron Kai Wood and Jacob Benjamin Anderson; dear brother of Mary Jo and Cathy Ann Engesser; dear brother-in-law of Francis Barry O'Neill (Sarah); dear uncle of Kevin and Shaun O'Neill. "Paw Paw" lived his life in the service of others, a playful prankster that was devoted to his friends and family. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 11 AM, with visitation 10-11AM prior to the service at the Stella Maris Chapel, 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, Maryland 21093. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, 737 S. Main Street, Mt. Airey, Maryland 21771. READ LESS
Curtis G. McCabe, III
Date of Passing: February 4, 2025
CURTIS' OBITUARY On February 4, 2025, Curtis Granville McCabe, III, passed away at his home in Baltimore, MD. He was the beloved husband of Michelle D. Chin of 23 years; devoted son of the late Lavinia Hoffman; loving brother of the late Robert Johnson; cherished son-in-law of Ronald E. and Peggie Chin; dear cousin of Lisa Hoffman and Kenneth Fink; cherished nephew of Harold Hoffman and Barbara Fink; he was also survived by his loyal four-legged friend Penny. Curt grew up in Parkville, where he made many lasting friendships. During his summers, he enjoyed spending time with his family at his aunt’s farm. He played football and pole-vaulted during his high school years. During his time as a boy scout, he earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout where he learned the core values of being trustworthy, loyal, helpful, and friendly. These are traits he carried into adulthood. In his college years, he worked as a server at the restaurant, Peerce’s Plantation, where he made even more lasting friendships. Over the years, Curt developed a passion for sailing. He loved listening to podcasts of all varieties, watching random shows he would discover, and his favorite pastime was watching football with Michelle. Although he loved trying new foods, he would always order Michelle’s second choice at restaurants. He would often joke that Michelle would adopt the dogs with behavioral issues, but that did not deter him from treating his dogs like they were his children. He would say, “I know a little bit about a lot of things,” and he would always have a story for you. Curt had a love for Baltimore, often exploring the unique aspects of the Baltimore neighborhoods. He carried this passion into his 22-year career as a realtor. Curt took pride in providing honest and helpful information to all his clients. His patient and caring nature, along with his attention to detail, enabled his clients to make their very best decisions. Curt always knew how to make people laugh, and his warm and inviting personality could make any person feel comfortable. He was a nurturer to his friends and family, and they knew they could always depend on him. As a side note, Curt was often told that he looked like Cal Ripken. Curt’s kindness and love will forever reside in all our hearts. Friends may visit at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26) on Monday, February 10, 2025, from 2-4 & 6-8pm with the Memorial Celebration to begin at 7:15pm. The interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. READ LESS
Michael Anthony Apicella
Date of Passing: February 3, 2025
Obituary It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Apicella announces his peaceful passing on Monday, February 3, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on March 31, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland. The Little Italy neighborhood shaped his character and the love of his heritage. He lived a full and meaningful life, dedicated to his family and passions. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time at the beach. Devoted son of Mary Apicella and the late Anthony Apicella and brother to the late Antoinette (Apicella) Reddy. He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Patti (Marocco), and their four children: Alissa (Apicella) and Michael Manna, Laura Apicella, Michelle (Apicella) and Joseph Shrader, and Anthony and Summer Apicella. He is also survived by his three beloved grandchildren: Natalie Manna, Luca Manna, and Valerie Apicella. In his final years, Mike faced a courageous battle with cancer. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be deeply missed. A memorial service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held at Ruck Funeral Home 1050 York Road Towson, MD 21204 on Thursday Feb 6, 2025 from 4-7pm. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at St. Leo’s Church on Friday February 7, 2025 at 10:00am.
Vicki Lynn Moorman
Date of Passing: February 3, 2025
Obituary On February 3, 2025, Vicki Lynn Moorman (nee Byrnes); beloved mother of Justin Moorman; loving grandmother of Bradley, Brenna, Luke, Evan and Delaney Moorman; devoted sister of Staci Forosisky and her husband Rob; dear aunt of Anna & Kayla Forosisky, Brandi Darney and Gary Byrnes also survived by her longtime companion Lewis Heller. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (Beltway exit 26) on Thursday February 13, 2025 from 10-11 am, with funeral service at 11:00 am. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Vicki’s memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or www.cancer.org
Anna Capezio D'Orazio
Date of Passing: February 1, 2025
ANNA'S OBITUARY Anna Capezio D'Orazio, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025. Anna was a devoted wife and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Arthur V. "Otts" D'Orazio. She was also predeceased by her parents, Marion J. Capezio, Sr., and Mary Guarino Capezio, as well as her siblings Marie Fulco, Marguerite Tallaro, Marion Capezio, Jr., Anthony Capezio, Antoinette Stevens, and Joseph Capezio. She is survived by her brother Peter Capezio, Sr., along with many cherished nieces and nephews. Anna will be remembered fondly by all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to those she leaves behind. Friends may call at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26) on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 1:00-1:30pm, at which the funeral service will begin 1:30pm. The entombment will follow at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. READ LESS
Peter Crotty
Date of Passing: January 30, 2025
PETER'S OBITUARY On January 30, 2025, Peter Crotty died peacefully in Timonium, Maryland. He is the beloved father of Ellen Crotty (Andres Torres) and Theresa Crotty (Keith Wynne). Loving grandfather of Oliver Wynne and Charlotte Wynne. Dear brother of Mary Jo Shapiro (Barry), Paul Crotty (Jane), James Crotty (Kate - predeceased), Kevin Crotty (Anna), Gerald Crotty (Lucy) and Robert (Rita). Dear friend to Patricia Balcerzak and her loving family. Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held at the Church of the Nativity on Monday, February 3 at 12:30pm. Interment to follow at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Peter's memory to the ACLU. READ LESS
Donna Maria Rongione
Date of Passing: January 30, 2025
DONNA'S OBITUARY On January 30, 2025, Donna Maria Rongione passed away at her home in Myrtle Beach, SC. She is the beloved daughter of the late Theresa Concetta (nee Ristaino) and Frank Rongione; loving sister of Frank Rongione, Jr and his wife Cecelia, Mark Rongione and his wife Marian, Teresa Burns and her late husband Michael, and the late Gregory Rongione and his surviving wife Marcie Rongione; devoted aunt of 8 nieces and nephews and 8 great-nieces and nephews. Donna obtained a BS degree from Towson College, now known as Towson University, and a Master’s degree from Miami University of Ohio. She spent many years working in the insurance industry as an HR Specialist and a VP of Operations. She eventually transitioned to her chosen career in education and spent the following 20 years as an Associate Professor at the Community Colleges of Baltimore County. She retired in December 2019. Donna was an animal lover, and she spent her life sharing that love and care with the animals she rescued. She was a certified dog trainer and spent years helping families with their beloved pets. Donna herself had countless pets over the years, all of them cherished members of her family. The family will receive friends at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26) on Friday from 5:00-8:00pm and again on Saturday from 10:00-11:00am, at which time the funeral celebration begins at 11am. The interment will follow at Dulaney Valley memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Donna to an animal rescue of your choice. READ LESS
Philip Walter Schruefer, Jr.
Date of Passing: December 9, 1941 - January 30, 2025
PHILIP'S OBITUARY Philip Walter Schruefer Jr. passed away in the late afternoon of January 30, 2025, at his home in Eldersburg MD. He was predeceased by his Father Philip Walter Schruefer Sr, his mother Charlotte Curreri, his stepmother Mary Virginia Schruefer, and his wife of forty-five years Ella Francis Schruefer. He is survived by his son Philip Walter Schruefer III with his wife Terry Lynn Schruefer, his cherished Grandchildren Justin Philip Schruefer with his wife Jeni Schruefer, Marc Anthony Schruefer with his wife Eliana Schruefer, Jeffrey Allen Wyatt with his wife Kerry Wyatt, his coveted Great Grand Children Jameson Schruefer, Journey Schruefer Malena L Wyatt (Ladybug), Savanah and Joshua Cunningham. He is survived by his sister Joan Stumpf, her son Joseph Stumpf, and his wife Phyllis Stumpf. Philip left this world as a respected member of his community. He was Sergeant First Class retired from the United States Army. He retired from Baltimore County Public Schools as a School bus Mechanic. He was a member of the American Legion Post #223 in Sykesville and a member of the TCA. He enjoyed watching and rooting for his Baltimore Ravens. The viewing will be at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Rd Towson MD 21204 (Beltway Exit 26) on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, at St. Ursula Church, 8801 Harford Rd, Parkville MD, 21234 at 10:00 am and the Interment at Parkwood Cemetery, 3310 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD 21234. READ LESS
Katie L. Laughlin
Date of Passing: January 29, 2025
Obituary On January 29, 2025, Katie L. Laughlin died peacefully in Timonium, Maryland. She is the beloved wife of Nevin D. Laughlin and the devoted mother of Ephram H. Laughlin and Vera J. Laughlin. She is the cherished daughter of Robin L. Davis (nee Buecker) and her husband Kevin and John T. Feit, stepdaughter of David M. Wiesand and daughter in law of Douglas and Esperence Laughlin. Katie is the loving sister of Ashley L. Francis and her husband Daniel, Alexandra M. Wiesand and her husband Tom and Elizabeth L. Davis. Dear aunt of Lillian M. Francis, Judah U. Francis and Landon J. Mavias. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 11:30AM at Horizon Church of Towson 40 E. Burke Avenue Towson, Maryland 21286. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions will be appreciated to Cambridge School, Cambridge Foundation. https://cambridgeschoolinc.factsmgtadmin.com/give/
Patricia May Wood
Date of Passing: January 29, 2025
PATRICIA'S OBITUARY Patricia M. Wood (nee Daw), age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Albert and Marie Daw. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Harold Wood, as well as all of her siblings. She is survived by her 5 children: Charles M. Lewis, Jr. and his wife Barbara, Donald G. Lewis and his wife Kathleen, Laura M. Mafale and her husband Gerard, Shari L. Ritenour and her husband Ross, and Bonnie K. Hopple and her husband Scott. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Adam (Kelly), Lisa (Brien), Lauren (Tom), Christina (Daniel), Rachel (Justin), Lucas (Rebecca), Nicholas (Morgan), and Jackson (Sarah); and 16 great grandchildren: Cole, Chase, Emma, Reid, Molly, Keegan, Lila, DJ, Evan, Millicent, Gabby, Hadley, Deacon, Amelia, Tatum and Abigail. Patricia had many interests and talents that brought her joy. She was an avid card and game player who enjoyed frequent visits to the local casinos, and especially loved spending time with family and friends at her favorite place—her condo in Ocean City, MD. She loved to cook for big family gatherings and impressed all with her delicious meals. The great grandchildren were all blessed with one of her handmade crocheted or needlepoint blankets. Her personality was defined by her kindness, generosity and welcoming nature. Patricia raised her 5 children primarily on her own while working nights as a waitress at several well-known Baltimore restaurants, including Longley’s, Perring Place, Tail of the Fox, and Casa Giannerini. Patricia will forever be remembered as a wonderful wife, mom, Gam, GiGi and friend. Friends may call at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26), Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 1:00-4:00pm at which time the funeral service will begin at 4:00pm. The interment will be at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery 11501 Garrison Forest Rd., Owings Mills, MD 21117 on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 10:45am. READ LESS
Arjun Mallik
Date of Passing: January 28, 2025
Obituary A warning before we begin! I clearly inherited my dad’s penchant for long-winded storytelling. But I think he’d want you to know what was important to him in life, and I want you to know what we, his family, loved about him. My dad, Arjun Mallik, was born as V. R. Mallikarjuneswara in 1932 in Malleswaram, Bangalore (India) to Professor Ramaswami Ayyar and Kamalambal, and was affectionately known as Malli to his family and friends. He was the youngest and last surviving of six siblings (his “Anna” Panchanadeeswaran, Balambal, Bhageerathi, Kamakshi “Kanchi,” and Mathrubhutheswaran “Madhu”). He grew up during the Indian independence movement and shared his vivid memories of marching with other student freedom fighters. He remained deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy throughout his life. Dad embodied his father’s values of education, scientific inquiry, thrift, and devotion to family. He graduated from Central College in Bangalore, then interrupted his studies briefly to financially support his aging parents and family. He travelled by propeller plane to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (then Malaya, as he continued to call it for rest of his days) where he worked as a chemist for the Rubber Research Institute. Returning to Bangalore, he completed his master’s degree in chemistry at the Indian Institute of Science. His thesis on drugs to treat tuberculosis required expensive amino acids, so he synthesized his own using waste hair he collected from local barbershops. His ingenuity and scientific contribution earned the Lady Bannerjee gold medal, an accomplishment of which he remained proud for years to come. Dad and my mom, Saroja, agreed to an arranged marriage and wed in 1968, a loving partnership for over 56 years. He left India to join her in the U.S. and eventually became a proud American citizen, despite flunking one question on the citizenship test. (No, Dad, the national anthem is not Yankee Doodle!) He enjoyed a long and varied career in the U.S., working in many branches of chemistry, including at Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY and Fisher Scientific in Fair Lawn, NJ. One of his most meaningful accomplishments was developing infant formula that very premature babies could digest, at a time when such options didn’t exist. He was proud to tell you he published 45 research papers and secured 5 patents, and also fondly reminisced about his bowling league, playing racquetball, and going on whitewater rafting adventures with his friends from work. Upon retiring, he launched into a second career, supporting Mom as the administrator of her medical practice. But chemistry remained his passion, and he continued to collaborate with his mentor, Dr. Alan Clemetson, and other scientists well into his 70s and 80s. Dad was also a scholar of Sanskrit and a deeply devout person. One of our family members called him “a guide for our religious, cultural, and spiritual problems.” Dad was among the founders of the Hindu Temple in Flushing, Queens, and served as one of its first priests. He officiated numerous poojas (religious ceremonies) for friends and family, giving detailed English translations of each Sanskrit shloka (verse). Dad was a firehose of knowledge and, sadly, the rest of us could absorb just a fraction, but he instilled a deep appreciation of our culture through example. Dad was actively involved in many cultural organizations: Bharathi Society, Kannada Koota, Basava International, and the Carnatic Music Association of North America, to name just a few. As much as Dad held our religion and culture dear, he had an ecumenical spirit and sought the common threads across religions and cultures. Dad was genuinely welcoming, warm, and loving as he became the patriarch of our big multi-religious and multi-ethnic family. In addition to his beloved wife, Saroja, daughter, Kamala (me), son-in-law, Nathan, and grandchildren Rohan and Anjali, he is survived by numerous sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, and their children, who he also loved as his grandchildren: Rajam, Neela, Anna, David, Sarka, Jasmina, Evelina, Emil, Adela, Albert, Jayam, Anne, Yuzun, Hansol, Parvathi, Saraswathi, Narayan, Anand, Bethany, Devin, Lydia, Cora, Suchi, Josh, Priya, Lakshmi, Mike, Alan, Tara, Kaylin, Julia, and Steven. He was also a special Chittappa (paternal uncle) to Sriram, Jyoti, Nakshathra, Nishant, and Shamali, and uncle to his sister Bhageerathi’s many children and grandchildren and their spouses. Dad believed in being a moral support to everyone in our big clan. He was generous with time, money, and attention, supporting us in all manner of pursuits, big and small. He attended dance recitals, band concerts, hockey games, and whatever else to cheer us on. He even stuck on as a Pequannock Township High School band parent for another year after I moved on to college. More than anything, he took the time to know you and just be together, whether that was reading the comics in the Deccan Herald (Kamala), playing cricket in the backyard (Rohan), or scribbling doodles together (Anjali). As his daughter, I also got to enjoy the lighter side of his personality. He loved “The A-Team” more than anyone possibly should. Time and time again, he proved that there was nothing that duct tape, rubber bands, a trip to Radio Shack, and a little improvisation couldn’t fix. Most people would say he had infinite patience, but poke the bear one too many times, and you might end up with a glass of water poured over your head at the dinner table – ask me how I know! And he delighted in making me groan with a “good” dad joke. The last few years were difficult for Dad as his health declined, but he remained excited to see his family to the end, to share a hug, a kiss, or hold hands. We are forever grateful to his loving caregivers Ola, Amaka, Tola, Ade, Olu, and many others who made it possible for him to continue living at home. We love you and miss you, Dad. Be at peace. You are with us everywhere. If you wish to make a memorial donation, please consider the Alzheimer’s Association https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1 or the Gandhi Memorial Center www.gandhimemorialcenter.org
Alma Elizabeth Meagher
Date of Passing: January 28, 2025
Obituary Alma Elizabeth Meagher (nee Duvall), a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and lifelong servant of church, community, and family, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025 at the age of 97. She had been resident at Brightview Senior Living in Towson. Her husband Francis J. (Franny) Meagher, a prominent Baltimore lawyer, community volunteer, and co-founder of the law firm Goodman, Meagher and Enoch, predeceased her in May 2022. Born in Baltimore in 1927, Alma Meagher lived on 28th street in Charles Village with her mother, elder sister, and relatives. She attended the Blessed Sacrament School before excelling both academically and athletically at Seton High School and Mt. St. Agnes college. A gifted athlete, she thrived in field hockey and basketball. She designed the scholar-athlete pendant for Mt St Agnes for the recipient of that award at their annual banquet. She graduated from Mt. St. Agnes in June 1949 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology and magna cum laude honors. Later in life Alma was awarded by Mt St Agnes the distinguished honor of Alumna of the Year in recognition of her lifetime of service to the community. During her college years, she met Francis (Franny) Meagher, who would become her husband. They were wed on Memorial Day 1950 married for 72 years when Franny passed in May 2022. In the early years, they lived next to Penn Station allowing them to quickly commute, Franny to Georgetown Law School and Alma to work as a medical technician at the Hospital for the Women of Maryland. They soon moved to Hamilton and began raising 10 children together and were very active in the St Dominic’s parish. In 1968 they moved their family to Homeland and became deeply involved in the community life of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen for over 40 years. A woman of deep faith, Alma was a daily communicant and a weekly lector at the Cathedral. She was committed to community service. She started and coached girls’ soccer and basketball teams at Cathedral School, volunteered with the Cathedral Girl Scout troop and was co-founder and the director for 25 years of Cathedral’s Adopt-a-Family program, an organization that rallied volunteers every December to ensure that hundreds of families in need received Christmas meals and gifts. Alma also prepared a weekly casserole for Our Daily Bread, provided childcare to Vietnamese refugee parents attending English classes, worked with Franny on the St. Ambrose program of housing rehabilitation for low-income families, and devoted time to youth ministry. Franny and Alma were also lifelong supporters of Chimes Industries, Forward Visions and the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, organizations that had nurtured the development and mainstreaming of their daughter Mary who had been born with Down’s Syndrome. Alma was to her core a mother, a soft-spoken matriarch of a sprawling family. For decades, she hosted Christmas and Easter feasts, Vacations at Bethany Beach, DE and Labor Day crab feasts for her direct descendants and in laws and co-hosted with her sisters-in-law 4th of July and Thanksgiving feasts for the wider extended Meagher clan. At their peak these gatherings numbered in the 70s. As a grandmother, she would start shopping in August to provide at Christmas a book, a toy and something to wear to each of her 27 grandchildren and every great-grandchild, having done the same for her 10 children as they were growing up. She remembered every birthday and wedding anniversary with cards and gifts. In retirement, she and Franny attended every sports contest, performance, 1st communion, graduation, wedding and baptism of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren they possibly could. Alma is survived by her children Francis J. Meagher, Jr. (Molly) of Allentown, PA, Margaret M. Stringer (Pat) of Towson, MD, Brigid E. Meagher of St. Peters, PA, J. Patrick Meagher (Rani Parker) of Amherst, MA, Brendan A. Meagher (Lisa) of Baltimore, Mary Rebecca Heininger (Doug) of York, PA, Sheila M. Gemignani (Dino) of Arroyo Grande, CA, Moira B. Kukla (Dale) of Charleston, SC, 27 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Francis J. Meagher and daughters Mary K. Meagher of Baltimore and Daria E. Filippelli (Frank) of Devon, PA. A Mass celebrating her life will be offered on Thursday April 24th at 10 AM at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation at Chimes.org
Robert Edward Stahl Jr.
Date of Passing: January 26, 2025
ROBERT'S OBITUARY Robert Edward Stahl Jr., lovingly known as Robb, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 26, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife, Wendy Stahl, his stepchildren, Diana Dodds (Michael Dodds) and Hart Covahey (Katie Covahey), sister, Deborah Stahl (Joseph Erlanger), and his beloved dog, Boston. Robb was preceded in death by his sister, Holly Ruth Stahl, and his father, Robert Edward Stahl Sr. Robb was born in Philadelphia and raised in Maryland. He graduated from Boys’ Latin School of Maryland and went on to open a home restoration company with his father, becoming a skilled finish carpenter. He later became a devoted member of the Local 491 Union, where he dedicated many years to his trade and built enduring friendships. Robb became a Shriner and was an active member of the Boumi Temple of Maryland, contributing to the organization’s philanthropic mission. He was also a dedicated member of the MG Club of Baltimore for over 20 years, sharing his love for classic cars with fellow enthusiasts. Robb adored his pets, and his dog Boston was his best friend. No matter the weather—rain or snow—Robb never missed taking Boston to the park. He will be remembered for his warm smile, steadfast work ethic, unwavering love for his family and community. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Ruck Towson Funeral Home, 1050 York Road, Towson, MD, 21204. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shriners' Hospitals for Children or Parkinson's Foundation in his honor would be appreciated. READ LESS
Joseph B. Stelmack, Jr.
Date of Passing: January 26, 2025
JOSEPH'S OBITUARY On January 26, 2025, Joseph B. Stelmack, Jr., beloved husband of the late Linda J. Stelmack (nee Krawczyk); devoted father of Christina S. Smith and her husband Blake and Marie Stelmack and her wife Lauren; loving grandfather of Connor and Gavin Smith; dear brother of Elizabeth C. Sweet, John F. Stelmack, James M. Stelmack, the late Judith Murphy and the late Pamala Osbourne. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26), on Sunday, February 16th, from 1 to 4 PM. Interment private. READ LESS
Bowman Hood, III
Date of Passing: February 11, 2025
Obituary Longtime Towson resident Bowman Hood III passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11 after a brief stay in hospice care. Bow grew up in Homeland, the son of Dr. Bowman J. and Dorothy Hood. He had an identical twin brother Bruce and a sister Barbara. He was educated at Baltimore City College and soon after graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ft. Devens, Mass. When Bow was 13, he met the love of his life, Mary Lee “Cookie” Hood, who lived on the same block in Homeland. They dated throughout their high school years and beyond and married on September 5, 1964. It was the beginning of a lifetime of love and happiness. Early in their marriage, Bow began a career as a salesman in industrial packaging, which became a true passion. His infectious personality made him a successful salesman and he worked for a number of companies throughout his long career and many of his customers became lifelong friends. In 1968, they welcomed their son, Bowman IV, who became the light of their life. They moved from Rodgers Forge to their home in Ruxton, where they remained more than 50 years and together, took daily walks around their neighborhood. Bow lived life to the fullest and engaged in a number of hobbies, including running, tennis and swimming at the Towson YMCA. He also had a love of motorcycles and cars and owned many iconic vehicles throughout his lifetime. He was also a world traveler, and visited much of the United States, Europe and the Caribbean, with Italy being his favorite country to visit. He and Cookie would regularly visit Rehoboth Beach, Del. where family owned a beach home. He also loved to frequent local restaurants including The Peppermill, where they had a standing 8 p.m. reservation each Friday. And he was a frequent customer of Graul's Ruxton, where he knew the names of almost all the staff. Bow was also an animal lover and had several dogs – including Ginger and Muffin – during his life. He was a devoted grandfather to his son and daughter-in-law’s cats Ichabod and George and would often pet sit when they went on vacation. In 2020, Bow lost his lifetime love, Cookie, after a battle with cancer. He mourned her death deeply and his wish was to be with her again. He touched many lives wherever he went and will be deeply missed by many family, and friends. He is survived by his son Bowman and his daughter-in-law, Karen and in-laws Michael and Margaret Glenn. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces, as well as friends and neighbors. The Funeral Service will be held at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road Towson, MD 21204 on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 11AM. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9AM until 11AM. Interment, Vernon United Methodist Church Cemetery in White Hall, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will be appreciated to the Michigan Medical Office of Development, 1000 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-6815 Attn. Gary Hammer, MD Phd In memory of Bowman and Cookie Hood or to Defenders of Animal Rights, P.O. Box 25, Phoenix, Maryland 21131.
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Carolyn S. Bruder
Date of Passing: February 10, 2025
CAROLYN'S OBITUARY On February 10, 2025, Carolyn Ann Bruder (nee Smutny) passed away peacefully at Stella Maris in Timonium, Maryland. Over the course of her 92 years, Carolyn lived a rich and purposeful life. Her greatest joys were faith, family, and friends. Carolyn had a loving, prayerful heart and generously devoted herself to others. She especially enjoyed following the Baltimore Orioles and the Baltimore Ravens, an interest which endeared her all the more to those closest to her. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Lawrence Bruder Jr. Beloved mother of Lawrence Bruder (Ann), Mark Bruder (Rene) and Theresa Doub (Ron). Loving grandmother of David Bruder (Riley), Emily Bruder (Jordan George), Sam Bruder, Virginia Leeper (Jordan), Caroline Bruder, Darlene Whitley and William Doub. Cherished great grandmother of Jonathan Bruder, Bella Bruder and J.D. Leeper. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Stella Maris Chapel at 11 A.M., with visitation from 10:30-11 A.M. Interment to follow at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Baltimore. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Carolyn's memory to: Redemptorist Catholic Foundation for Sick and Retired Confreres: 3112 7th Street NE, Washington, DC 20017. On-line giving at: www.redemptorists.net READ LESS
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Rosemary Boyle Harper
Date of Passing: February 10, 2025
ROSEMARY'S OBITUARY On February 10, 2025, Rosemary Boyle Harper, beloved wife of the late Lewis Richard Harper; devoted mother of Laurie Hart and her husband Lyndon and Amy Gonzales and her late husband Lawrence; loving grandmother of Heather and Brian Gonzales, Ashley Song, and Megan Castrilli; dear Aunt of William Jr. and Jay Hilgartner; also survived by extended family. Services private. READ LESS
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Alexander V. Kurian
Date of Passing: February 10, 2025
ALEX'S OBITUARY on February 10, 2025, Alexander V. Kurian passed away in Bel Air, Maryland. He was the beloved husband of Celestine Kurian (nee Preller). He is also survived by his daughter Susan Kurian, his son Thomas Kurian (Linda), his grandson Michael Kurian, his sister Barbara Blair, and many nieces and nephews. Alex was preceded in death by his son Brian A. Kurian. Alex was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on July 19,1936 to Alexander and Barbara (Lucas) Kurian. He was raised in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Alex was educated from grades one through 12 at St. Stanislaus catholic school in Lansdale. After high school, He attended a two-year electronics technician school, Spring Garden, in the Philadelphia area. After completing the course, Alex worked for a number of years in the electronics tech field with various companies. Alex ultimately went to work at the Aberdeen Proving Ground and was with APG for over thirty years. He retired from APG in 1996 and then worked for a contracting firm for another ten years. His favorite pastimes were fishing, swimming in the ocean, and raising his vegetable garden. Alex and his wife Celestine were married for 44 years. Mr. Kurian will lie-in-state at St Ignatius Catholic Church, 533 East Jarrettsville Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050, on Saturday, February 15th, from 10:30-11:00 AM, at which time the Funeral Mass will begin. Interment will follow at Delaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Alex’s name to the Special Olympics Maryland www.somd.org or to Gilchrist Hospice at www.gilchristcares.org READ LESS
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Jane Carmel Fox
Date of Passing: February 9, 2025
JANE'S OBITUARY On February 9, 2025, Jane Carmel Fox, RN (nee Breen), passed away peacefully, she is the beloved wife of the late Thomas Edward Fox, MD; devoted mother of Deirdre Mary Fox, Fionnuala Mary Fox, Kieran Edward Fox and his wife Deb, and Brendan Thomas Fox and his wife Bianca; loving grandmother of Fionnuala, Ryan, Shay, Emma, Lindsay, and Fletcher; loving great grandmother of Millicent and Allstaire; dear sister-in-law of Patricia Breen. Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Fox's memory to: Gilchrist Hospice, 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031 or www.gilchristcares.org READ LESS
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Melinda Dell Fitting
Date of Passing: February 6, 2025
MELINDA'S OBITUARY On February 6, 2025, Melinda Dell Fitting, PhD, beloved wife of James Norman Eastham, Jr.; devoted mother of Katherine Della Eastham and step mother of James Norman Eastham, III and Bradley Charles Eastham and his wife Paula Michelle; loving grandmother of Erica Michelle, Lila Rose, and Logan Joseph Eastham; dear sister of Cynthia Fitting and the late Jeffrey Fitting; cherished god mother of Kathleen Williams; also survived by extended family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Odyssey School, 3257 Bridle Ridge Lane, Lutherville, MD 21093, on Saturday, March 15th, at 11AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to GEDCO at www.gedco.org or The Odyssey School at www.theodysseyschool.org. READ LESS
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Frederick Joseph Engesser
Date of Passing: February 5, 2025
FREDERICK'S OBITUARY On February 5, 2025, Frederick Joseph Engesser, devoted husband of the late Jacquelin Linda Engesser (nee O'Neill); beloved father of Jennifer Elizabeth Engesser (Christian E. Wood) and Kaitlin Marie Engesser (Eric Benjamin Anderson); loving grandfather of Livia Jacquelin Anderson, Eloise Kerstin Anderson, Callan James O'Neill Wood, Cameron Kai Wood and Jacob Benjamin Anderson; dear brother of Mary Jo and Cathy Ann Engesser; dear brother-in-law of Francis Barry O'Neill (Sarah); dear uncle of Kevin and Shaun O'Neill. "Paw Paw" lived his life in the service of others, a playful prankster that was devoted to his friends and family. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 11 AM, with visitation 10-11AM prior to the service at the Stella Maris Chapel, 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, Maryland 21093. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery, 737 S. Main Street, Mt. Airey, Maryland 21771. READ LESS
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Curtis G. McCabe, III
Date of Passing: February 4, 2025
CURTIS' OBITUARY On February 4, 2025, Curtis Granville McCabe, III, passed away at his home in Baltimore, MD. He was the beloved husband of Michelle D. Chin of 23 years; devoted son of the late Lavinia Hoffman; loving brother of the late Robert Johnson; cherished son-in-law of Ronald E. and Peggie Chin; dear cousin of Lisa Hoffman and Kenneth Fink; cherished nephew of Harold Hoffman and Barbara Fink; he was also survived by his loyal four-legged friend Penny. Curt grew up in Parkville, where he made many lasting friendships. During his summers, he enjoyed spending time with his family at his aunt’s farm. He played football and pole-vaulted during his high school years. During his time as a boy scout, he earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout where he learned the core values of being trustworthy, loyal, helpful, and friendly. These are traits he carried into adulthood. In his college years, he worked as a server at the restaurant, Peerce’s Plantation, where he made even more lasting friendships. Over the years, Curt developed a passion for sailing. He loved listening to podcasts of all varieties, watching random shows he would discover, and his favorite pastime was watching football with Michelle. Although he loved trying new foods, he would always order Michelle’s second choice at restaurants. He would often joke that Michelle would adopt the dogs with behavioral issues, but that did not deter him from treating his dogs like they were his children. He would say, “I know a little bit about a lot of things,” and he would always have a story for you. Curt had a love for Baltimore, often exploring the unique aspects of the Baltimore neighborhoods. He carried this passion into his 22-year career as a realtor. Curt took pride in providing honest and helpful information to all his clients. His patient and caring nature, along with his attention to detail, enabled his clients to make their very best decisions. Curt always knew how to make people laugh, and his warm and inviting personality could make any person feel comfortable. He was a nurturer to his friends and family, and they knew they could always depend on him. As a side note, Curt was often told that he looked like Cal Ripken. Curt’s kindness and love will forever reside in all our hearts. Friends may visit at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26) on Monday, February 10, 2025, from 2-4 & 6-8pm with the Memorial Celebration to begin at 7:15pm. The interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. READ LESS
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Michael Anthony Apicella
Date of Passing: February 3, 2025
Obituary It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Apicella announces his peaceful passing on Monday, February 3, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on March 31, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland. The Little Italy neighborhood shaped his character and the love of his heritage. He lived a full and meaningful life, dedicated to his family and passions. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time at the beach. Devoted son of Mary Apicella and the late Anthony Apicella and brother to the late Antoinette (Apicella) Reddy. He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Patti (Marocco), and their four children: Alissa (Apicella) and Michael Manna, Laura Apicella, Michelle (Apicella) and Joseph Shrader, and Anthony and Summer Apicella. He is also survived by his three beloved grandchildren: Natalie Manna, Luca Manna, and Valerie Apicella. In his final years, Mike faced a courageous battle with cancer. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be deeply missed. A memorial service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held at Ruck Funeral Home 1050 York Road Towson, MD 21204 on Thursday Feb 6, 2025 from 4-7pm. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at St. Leo’s Church on Friday February 7, 2025 at 10:00am.
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Vicki Lynn Moorman
Date of Passing: February 3, 2025
Obituary On February 3, 2025, Vicki Lynn Moorman (nee Byrnes); beloved mother of Justin Moorman; loving grandmother of Bradley, Brenna, Luke, Evan and Delaney Moorman; devoted sister of Staci Forosisky and her husband Rob; dear aunt of Anna & Kayla Forosisky, Brandi Darney and Gary Byrnes also survived by her longtime companion Lewis Heller. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (Beltway exit 26) on Thursday February 13, 2025 from 10-11 am, with funeral service at 11:00 am. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Vicki’s memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or www.cancer.org
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Anna Capezio D'Orazio
Date of Passing: February 1, 2025
ANNA'S OBITUARY Anna Capezio D'Orazio, of Bel Air, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025. Anna was a devoted wife and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Arthur V. "Otts" D'Orazio. She was also predeceased by her parents, Marion J. Capezio, Sr., and Mary Guarino Capezio, as well as her siblings Marie Fulco, Marguerite Tallaro, Marion Capezio, Jr., Anthony Capezio, Antoinette Stevens, and Joseph Capezio. She is survived by her brother Peter Capezio, Sr., along with many cherished nieces and nephews. Anna will be remembered fondly by all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to those she leaves behind. Friends may call at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26) on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 1:00-1:30pm, at which the funeral service will begin 1:30pm. The entombment will follow at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. READ LESS
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Peter Crotty
Date of Passing: January 30, 2025
PETER'S OBITUARY On January 30, 2025, Peter Crotty died peacefully in Timonium, Maryland. He is the beloved father of Ellen Crotty (Andres Torres) and Theresa Crotty (Keith Wynne). Loving grandfather of Oliver Wynne and Charlotte Wynne. Dear brother of Mary Jo Shapiro (Barry), Paul Crotty (Jane), James Crotty (Kate - predeceased), Kevin Crotty (Anna), Gerald Crotty (Lucy) and Robert (Rita). Dear friend to Patricia Balcerzak and her loving family. Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held at the Church of the Nativity on Monday, February 3 at 12:30pm. Interment to follow at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Peter's memory to the ACLU. READ LESS
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Donna Maria Rongione
Date of Passing: January 30, 2025
DONNA'S OBITUARY On January 30, 2025, Donna Maria Rongione passed away at her home in Myrtle Beach, SC. She is the beloved daughter of the late Theresa Concetta (nee Ristaino) and Frank Rongione; loving sister of Frank Rongione, Jr and his wife Cecelia, Mark Rongione and his wife Marian, Teresa Burns and her late husband Michael, and the late Gregory Rongione and his surviving wife Marcie Rongione; devoted aunt of 8 nieces and nephews and 8 great-nieces and nephews. Donna obtained a BS degree from Towson College, now known as Towson University, and a Master’s degree from Miami University of Ohio. She spent many years working in the insurance industry as an HR Specialist and a VP of Operations. She eventually transitioned to her chosen career in education and spent the following 20 years as an Associate Professor at the Community Colleges of Baltimore County. She retired in December 2019. Donna was an animal lover, and she spent her life sharing that love and care with the animals she rescued. She was a certified dog trainer and spent years helping families with their beloved pets. Donna herself had countless pets over the years, all of them cherished members of her family. The family will receive friends at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26) on Friday from 5:00-8:00pm and again on Saturday from 10:00-11:00am, at which time the funeral celebration begins at 11am. The interment will follow at Dulaney Valley memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Donna to an animal rescue of your choice. READ LESS
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Philip Walter Schruefer, Jr.
Date of Passing: December 9, 1941 - January 30, 2025
PHILIP'S OBITUARY Philip Walter Schruefer Jr. passed away in the late afternoon of January 30, 2025, at his home in Eldersburg MD. He was predeceased by his Father Philip Walter Schruefer Sr, his mother Charlotte Curreri, his stepmother Mary Virginia Schruefer, and his wife of forty-five years Ella Francis Schruefer. He is survived by his son Philip Walter Schruefer III with his wife Terry Lynn Schruefer, his cherished Grandchildren Justin Philip Schruefer with his wife Jeni Schruefer, Marc Anthony Schruefer with his wife Eliana Schruefer, Jeffrey Allen Wyatt with his wife Kerry Wyatt, his coveted Great Grand Children Jameson Schruefer, Journey Schruefer Malena L Wyatt (Ladybug), Savanah and Joshua Cunningham. He is survived by his sister Joan Stumpf, her son Joseph Stumpf, and his wife Phyllis Stumpf. Philip left this world as a respected member of his community. He was Sergeant First Class retired from the United States Army. He retired from Baltimore County Public Schools as a School bus Mechanic. He was a member of the American Legion Post #223 in Sykesville and a member of the TCA. He enjoyed watching and rooting for his Baltimore Ravens. The viewing will be at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Rd Towson MD 21204 (Beltway Exit 26) on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, at St. Ursula Church, 8801 Harford Rd, Parkville MD, 21234 at 10:00 am and the Interment at Parkwood Cemetery, 3310 Taylor Ave, Baltimore, MD 21234. READ LESS
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Katie L. Laughlin
Date of Passing: January 29, 2025
Obituary On January 29, 2025, Katie L. Laughlin died peacefully in Timonium, Maryland. She is the beloved wife of Nevin D. Laughlin and the devoted mother of Ephram H. Laughlin and Vera J. Laughlin. She is the cherished daughter of Robin L. Davis (nee Buecker) and her husband Kevin and John T. Feit, stepdaughter of David M. Wiesand and daughter in law of Douglas and Esperence Laughlin. Katie is the loving sister of Ashley L. Francis and her husband Daniel, Alexandra M. Wiesand and her husband Tom and Elizabeth L. Davis. Dear aunt of Lillian M. Francis, Judah U. Francis and Landon J. Mavias. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 11:30AM at Horizon Church of Towson 40 E. Burke Avenue Towson, Maryland 21286. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions will be appreciated to Cambridge School, Cambridge Foundation. https://cambridgeschoolinc.factsmgtadmin.com/give/
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Patricia May Wood
Date of Passing: January 29, 2025
PATRICIA'S OBITUARY Patricia M. Wood (nee Daw), age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Albert and Marie Daw. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Harold Wood, as well as all of her siblings. She is survived by her 5 children: Charles M. Lewis, Jr. and his wife Barbara, Donald G. Lewis and his wife Kathleen, Laura M. Mafale and her husband Gerard, Shari L. Ritenour and her husband Ross, and Bonnie K. Hopple and her husband Scott. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Adam (Kelly), Lisa (Brien), Lauren (Tom), Christina (Daniel), Rachel (Justin), Lucas (Rebecca), Nicholas (Morgan), and Jackson (Sarah); and 16 great grandchildren: Cole, Chase, Emma, Reid, Molly, Keegan, Lila, DJ, Evan, Millicent, Gabby, Hadley, Deacon, Amelia, Tatum and Abigail. Patricia had many interests and talents that brought her joy. She was an avid card and game player who enjoyed frequent visits to the local casinos, and especially loved spending time with family and friends at her favorite place—her condo in Ocean City, MD. She loved to cook for big family gatherings and impressed all with her delicious meals. The great grandchildren were all blessed with one of her handmade crocheted or needlepoint blankets. Her personality was defined by her kindness, generosity and welcoming nature. Patricia raised her 5 children primarily on her own while working nights as a waitress at several well-known Baltimore restaurants, including Longley’s, Perring Place, Tail of the Fox, and Casa Giannerini. Patricia will forever be remembered as a wonderful wife, mom, Gam, GiGi and friend. Friends may call at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26), Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 1:00-4:00pm at which time the funeral service will begin at 4:00pm. The interment will be at Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery 11501 Garrison Forest Rd., Owings Mills, MD 21117 on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 10:45am. READ LESS
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Arjun Mallik
Date of Passing: January 28, 2025
Obituary A warning before we begin! I clearly inherited my dad’s penchant for long-winded storytelling. But I think he’d want you to know what was important to him in life, and I want you to know what we, his family, loved about him. My dad, Arjun Mallik, was born as V. R. Mallikarjuneswara in 1932 in Malleswaram, Bangalore (India) to Professor Ramaswami Ayyar and Kamalambal, and was affectionately known as Malli to his family and friends. He was the youngest and last surviving of six siblings (his “Anna” Panchanadeeswaran, Balambal, Bhageerathi, Kamakshi “Kanchi,” and Mathrubhutheswaran “Madhu”). He grew up during the Indian independence movement and shared his vivid memories of marching with other student freedom fighters. He remained deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy throughout his life. Dad embodied his father’s values of education, scientific inquiry, thrift, and devotion to family. He graduated from Central College in Bangalore, then interrupted his studies briefly to financially support his aging parents and family. He travelled by propeller plane to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (then Malaya, as he continued to call it for rest of his days) where he worked as a chemist for the Rubber Research Institute. Returning to Bangalore, he completed his master’s degree in chemistry at the Indian Institute of Science. His thesis on drugs to treat tuberculosis required expensive amino acids, so he synthesized his own using waste hair he collected from local barbershops. His ingenuity and scientific contribution earned the Lady Bannerjee gold medal, an accomplishment of which he remained proud for years to come. Dad and my mom, Saroja, agreed to an arranged marriage and wed in 1968, a loving partnership for over 56 years. He left India to join her in the U.S. and eventually became a proud American citizen, despite flunking one question on the citizenship test. (No, Dad, the national anthem is not Yankee Doodle!) He enjoyed a long and varied career in the U.S., working in many branches of chemistry, including at Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY and Fisher Scientific in Fair Lawn, NJ. One of his most meaningful accomplishments was developing infant formula that very premature babies could digest, at a time when such options didn’t exist. He was proud to tell you he published 45 research papers and secured 5 patents, and also fondly reminisced about his bowling league, playing racquetball, and going on whitewater rafting adventures with his friends from work. Upon retiring, he launched into a second career, supporting Mom as the administrator of her medical practice. But chemistry remained his passion, and he continued to collaborate with his mentor, Dr. Alan Clemetson, and other scientists well into his 70s and 80s. Dad was also a scholar of Sanskrit and a deeply devout person. One of our family members called him “a guide for our religious, cultural, and spiritual problems.” Dad was among the founders of the Hindu Temple in Flushing, Queens, and served as one of its first priests. He officiated numerous poojas (religious ceremonies) for friends and family, giving detailed English translations of each Sanskrit shloka (verse). Dad was a firehose of knowledge and, sadly, the rest of us could absorb just a fraction, but he instilled a deep appreciation of our culture through example. Dad was actively involved in many cultural organizations: Bharathi Society, Kannada Koota, Basava International, and the Carnatic Music Association of North America, to name just a few. As much as Dad held our religion and culture dear, he had an ecumenical spirit and sought the common threads across religions and cultures. Dad was genuinely welcoming, warm, and loving as he became the patriarch of our big multi-religious and multi-ethnic family. In addition to his beloved wife, Saroja, daughter, Kamala (me), son-in-law, Nathan, and grandchildren Rohan and Anjali, he is survived by numerous sisters- and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, and their children, who he also loved as his grandchildren: Rajam, Neela, Anna, David, Sarka, Jasmina, Evelina, Emil, Adela, Albert, Jayam, Anne, Yuzun, Hansol, Parvathi, Saraswathi, Narayan, Anand, Bethany, Devin, Lydia, Cora, Suchi, Josh, Priya, Lakshmi, Mike, Alan, Tara, Kaylin, Julia, and Steven. He was also a special Chittappa (paternal uncle) to Sriram, Jyoti, Nakshathra, Nishant, and Shamali, and uncle to his sister Bhageerathi’s many children and grandchildren and their spouses. Dad believed in being a moral support to everyone in our big clan. He was generous with time, money, and attention, supporting us in all manner of pursuits, big and small. He attended dance recitals, band concerts, hockey games, and whatever else to cheer us on. He even stuck on as a Pequannock Township High School band parent for another year after I moved on to college. More than anything, he took the time to know you and just be together, whether that was reading the comics in the Deccan Herald (Kamala), playing cricket in the backyard (Rohan), or scribbling doodles together (Anjali). As his daughter, I also got to enjoy the lighter side of his personality. He loved “The A-Team” more than anyone possibly should. Time and time again, he proved that there was nothing that duct tape, rubber bands, a trip to Radio Shack, and a little improvisation couldn’t fix. Most people would say he had infinite patience, but poke the bear one too many times, and you might end up with a glass of water poured over your head at the dinner table – ask me how I know! And he delighted in making me groan with a “good” dad joke. The last few years were difficult for Dad as his health declined, but he remained excited to see his family to the end, to share a hug, a kiss, or hold hands. We are forever grateful to his loving caregivers Ola, Amaka, Tola, Ade, Olu, and many others who made it possible for him to continue living at home. We love you and miss you, Dad. Be at peace. You are with us everywhere. If you wish to make a memorial donation, please consider the Alzheimer’s Association https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&32112.donation=form1 or the Gandhi Memorial Center www.gandhimemorialcenter.org
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Alma Elizabeth Meagher
Date of Passing: January 28, 2025
Obituary Alma Elizabeth Meagher (nee Duvall), a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and lifelong servant of church, community, and family, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025 at the age of 97. She had been resident at Brightview Senior Living in Towson. Her husband Francis J. (Franny) Meagher, a prominent Baltimore lawyer, community volunteer, and co-founder of the law firm Goodman, Meagher and Enoch, predeceased her in May 2022. Born in Baltimore in 1927, Alma Meagher lived on 28th street in Charles Village with her mother, elder sister, and relatives. She attended the Blessed Sacrament School before excelling both academically and athletically at Seton High School and Mt. St. Agnes college. A gifted athlete, she thrived in field hockey and basketball. She designed the scholar-athlete pendant for Mt St Agnes for the recipient of that award at their annual banquet. She graduated from Mt. St. Agnes in June 1949 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology and magna cum laude honors. Later in life Alma was awarded by Mt St Agnes the distinguished honor of Alumna of the Year in recognition of her lifetime of service to the community. During her college years, she met Francis (Franny) Meagher, who would become her husband. They were wed on Memorial Day 1950 married for 72 years when Franny passed in May 2022. In the early years, they lived next to Penn Station allowing them to quickly commute, Franny to Georgetown Law School and Alma to work as a medical technician at the Hospital for the Women of Maryland. They soon moved to Hamilton and began raising 10 children together and were very active in the St Dominic’s parish. In 1968 they moved their family to Homeland and became deeply involved in the community life of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen for over 40 years. A woman of deep faith, Alma was a daily communicant and a weekly lector at the Cathedral. She was committed to community service. She started and coached girls’ soccer and basketball teams at Cathedral School, volunteered with the Cathedral Girl Scout troop and was co-founder and the director for 25 years of Cathedral’s Adopt-a-Family program, an organization that rallied volunteers every December to ensure that hundreds of families in need received Christmas meals and gifts. Alma also prepared a weekly casserole for Our Daily Bread, provided childcare to Vietnamese refugee parents attending English classes, worked with Franny on the St. Ambrose program of housing rehabilitation for low-income families, and devoted time to youth ministry. Franny and Alma were also lifelong supporters of Chimes Industries, Forward Visions and the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi, organizations that had nurtured the development and mainstreaming of their daughter Mary who had been born with Down’s Syndrome. Alma was to her core a mother, a soft-spoken matriarch of a sprawling family. For decades, she hosted Christmas and Easter feasts, Vacations at Bethany Beach, DE and Labor Day crab feasts for her direct descendants and in laws and co-hosted with her sisters-in-law 4th of July and Thanksgiving feasts for the wider extended Meagher clan. At their peak these gatherings numbered in the 70s. As a grandmother, she would start shopping in August to provide at Christmas a book, a toy and something to wear to each of her 27 grandchildren and every great-grandchild, having done the same for her 10 children as they were growing up. She remembered every birthday and wedding anniversary with cards and gifts. In retirement, she and Franny attended every sports contest, performance, 1st communion, graduation, wedding and baptism of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren they possibly could. Alma is survived by her children Francis J. Meagher, Jr. (Molly) of Allentown, PA, Margaret M. Stringer (Pat) of Towson, MD, Brigid E. Meagher of St. Peters, PA, J. Patrick Meagher (Rani Parker) of Amherst, MA, Brendan A. Meagher (Lisa) of Baltimore, Mary Rebecca Heininger (Doug) of York, PA, Sheila M. Gemignani (Dino) of Arroyo Grande, CA, Moira B. Kukla (Dale) of Charleston, SC, 27 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Francis J. Meagher and daughters Mary K. Meagher of Baltimore and Daria E. Filippelli (Frank) of Devon, PA. A Mass celebrating her life will be offered on Thursday April 24th at 10 AM at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation at Chimes.org
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Robert Edward Stahl Jr.
Date of Passing: January 26, 2025
ROBERT'S OBITUARY Robert Edward Stahl Jr., lovingly known as Robb, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 26, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife, Wendy Stahl, his stepchildren, Diana Dodds (Michael Dodds) and Hart Covahey (Katie Covahey), sister, Deborah Stahl (Joseph Erlanger), and his beloved dog, Boston. Robb was preceded in death by his sister, Holly Ruth Stahl, and his father, Robert Edward Stahl Sr. Robb was born in Philadelphia and raised in Maryland. He graduated from Boys’ Latin School of Maryland and went on to open a home restoration company with his father, becoming a skilled finish carpenter. He later became a devoted member of the Local 491 Union, where he dedicated many years to his trade and built enduring friendships. Robb became a Shriner and was an active member of the Boumi Temple of Maryland, contributing to the organization’s philanthropic mission. He was also a dedicated member of the MG Club of Baltimore for over 20 years, sharing his love for classic cars with fellow enthusiasts. Robb adored his pets, and his dog Boston was his best friend. No matter the weather—rain or snow—Robb never missed taking Boston to the park. He will be remembered for his warm smile, steadfast work ethic, unwavering love for his family and community. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Ruck Towson Funeral Home, 1050 York Road, Towson, MD, 21204. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shriners' Hospitals for Children or Parkinson's Foundation in his honor would be appreciated. READ LESS
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Joseph B. Stelmack, Jr.
Date of Passing: January 26, 2025
JOSEPH'S OBITUARY On January 26, 2025, Joseph B. Stelmack, Jr., beloved husband of the late Linda J. Stelmack (nee Krawczyk); devoted father of Christina S. Smith and her husband Blake and Marie Stelmack and her wife Lauren; loving grandfather of Connor and Gavin Smith; dear brother of Elizabeth C. Sweet, John F. Stelmack, James M. Stelmack, the late Judith Murphy and the late Pamala Osbourne. Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26), on Sunday, February 16th, from 1 to 4 PM. Interment private. READ LESS
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