Obituaries

Feb 24, 2015

On February 24, 2015 Joseph C. Murphy, Jr. passed away. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Daisy Murphy, Sr. A viewing will be held on Monday at our Lansdowne location from 3-5pm and 7-9pm.  A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 10am followed by burial in Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. ...

Feb 24, 2015

Mandy Michele Darby, age 29, passed away on February 24, 2015.  She is the cherished daughter of Herman Darby and his fiancée Jennifer Shek and Leslie Shepley and her husband Sam Shepley; loving sister of Cody Darby and Sam Shepley.  Mandy is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, family members and friends.  A viewing will be held at...

Feb 23, 2015

Patrick Wayne Crittenden, age 50, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2015.  Patrick is the beloved son of William and Carolyn Crittenden; loving husband of Bonnie Crittenden; devoted father of Kyle Crittenden; dear grandfather of Lilly Crittenden; caring brother of Michael (Patricia) Crittenden and Timothy (Dani) Crittenden.  Patrick is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family, and friends ....

Feb 22, 2015

Edward Allen Lind, age 85, passed away on February 22, 2015.  Edward is the beloved husband of the late Rita Mary Lind; loving father of Teri Lind (Clay), Kelly Mitchell (Craig), and Leslie Mosher (Russ); dear grandfather of five grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, at Church of the Ascension, 4603 Poplar Avenue,...

Feb 22, 2015

Darlene Annette Plummer, age 58, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2015. Darlene is the beloved wife of Harry Plummer; loving mother of Bonnie and her husband John Davis, Christopher (Chelsea Lewis), and Ryan (Michael Jordan); cherished grandmother of LJ Davis and Logan Plummer; dear sister of Richard Stang, III (Sharon), Diane Nicolai (Lee), and Patricia Stang (Donna Osborne). Darlene...

Feb 21, 2015

On February 21st, 2015, Tony Glorioso passed away. He was the loving son of Michael, Sr. and Carol; dear brother of Michael, Jr.; loving uncle of Joseph and Emma; and cherished grandson of Lucille Glorioso. Tony is also survived by many other loving family and friends. Family and friends may call at the family owned Ambrose Funeral Home, Inc., 1328...

Feb 21, 2015

Denise C. Ryder, age 60, passed away on February 21, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Keith Ryder; loving mother of the late Robert Snyder; cherished daughter of Elaine Glaeser Booth and the late Charles Howard Booth; dear sister of Cindy Ann Vanorsdale and her husband Duke, Bill Booth and his wife Terry, Randy Booth and his wife...

Feb 19, 2015

On February 19, 2015 VINCENT JOHN MASTASCUSA; beloved husband of the late Ruth Mastascusa; loving father of Nicki Meloia & her husband Charles; cherished grandfather of Caitlin Meloia and Kimberly Meloia; cherished great-grandfather of Nyla Denu; dear brother of Patricia Huygens, Marlene Wilce, the late Louise Roe, the late Walter Holt, the late George Holt, the late...

Feb 19, 2015

EMMA VIOLA JOYAVE was born on April 28, 1916 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Augustus Burke and Minnie E.  McCoy Burke.Emma passed away on February 19, 2015 in Easton, Maryland. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry J. Joyave. Loving mother of Edward Joyave. Also, survived by other loving relatives and friends.

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Feb 18, 2015

Joan Schwartz passed away peacefully on February 18, 2015.  Joan is the beloved wife of the late Charles A. Schwartz, Jr. “Bunky”; loving mother of Chuck Schwartz and his wife Bev and Charlene Dickel and her husband Bruce; cherished “Granny” of Charlie Schwartz, Kristen Judy, Jennie Reisinger, Katie Fridley, and Samantha Dickel; great grandmother of 3 great grandsons and...

Feb 17, 2015

On February 17th, 2015, Betty Rose Harrison passed away. She was the loving wife of the late James Vernon Harrison; devoted mother of Nichole Panasuk, Russell Harrison, Jamie Harrison and the late Debbie Dobbins and Alan Harrison; and cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Betty was also survived by many other loving family and friends. Family and friends...

Feb 16, 2015

Alice Faye Harmon, age 76, passed away on February 16, 2015.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Leo Harmon; brother Gary Hauger; sisters Marylou Hardesty, Barbara Remagen, and Bonnie Kempher.  Alice is the devoted mother of Mary (Rick) Jeffreys and Brian (Laura) Harmon; cherished grandmother of Chelsea (Bojared) Horsey, Eric (Kimberly Rainey) Harmon, Justen (Tabatha) Harmon,...

Feb 16, 2015

Peacefully on February 16, 2015, JOSEPH JOHN BARTOS, SR. passed away. He was the beloved husband of the late JoAnn C. Bartos; loving father of Joseph J. Bartos, Jr. and his wife Katrina, and Christine Bartos. Cherished grandfather of Lauren, Kailey and McKenna.

Family members and friends will honor Joseph's life at the AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME OF...

Feb 16, 2015

On February 16, 2015 Gregory L. Menefee, Jr.; devoted son of Gregory L., Sr. and Lynn Menefee; dear brother of Justin, Kristen, and Jamie; cherished Godfather of Tyler; predeceased by his loving grandparents, also survived by many loving relatives and friends .

A viewing will be held on Sunday at our Arbutus location from 3-5pm and 7-9pm. ...

Feb 15, 2015

Wayne Edward Lukas, age 61, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2015.  Wayne is the devoted husband of Betty Lukas; loving father of Brian Kramer, Dwayne (Heather) Lukas and Nicholas Lukas; cherished grandfather of Brian, Jr., Felicia, Maeleesha, Joshua and Miranda; caring great grandfather of Belle and Ariana; loving son of Betty and the late Leon Lukas; dear brother of...

Feb 15, 2015

On February 15, 2015; Glen E. Roberts passed away.  He was the devoted son of Thomas and Vivienne Roberts; beloved husband of Dawn; devoted father of Justin and his fiance Caryn Phelps; caring son-in-law of William and the late Louise Lighthiser; dear nephew of Roberta Chadderton; loving brother of Barbara Travers, Sue Yutzy, Thomas Roberts, Thomas Roberts, Cecelia Roberts, and...

Feb 14, 2015

Peggy Turner, age 76, passed away on February 14, 2015.  Peggy is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Turner and daughter Ricky Price.  Peggy is survived by her children Rena Foster and her husband Sam, Robert Turner and his wife Rita, Duane Turner and his wife Lisa; 14 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and many other loving relatives and...

Feb 13, 2015

On February 13th, 2015, Mary E. Wetzel (nee Caviness) passed away. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond R. Wetzel; loving mother of Mary Jane Kramer, Barbara Rutter, Ruth Kramer, Gene Wetzel, George Wetzel, Dorothy Shifflett, and Catherine Boone. Mary is also loved by 26 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and 22 great-great-grandchildren. Family and friends may call at the family...

Feb 12, 2015

On February 12, 2015 JO ANN PHILLIPS passed away. She is the beloved daughter from Archi & Wilma Watkins. She is the loving mother of Lacey Smith, Shane Floyd & Katie Floyd. Jo Ann is the cherished grandmother of Chauncey Smith. She is the dear sister of Gail Weatherley, Jeannie Ingrassia, Kim Giles, and Karen Grimes. Jo Ann is also the fiance...

Feb 12, 2015

Peacefully February 12, 2015, Kathleen "Katie" VanMeter passed away.Katie was born on March 5, 1978 in Baltimore, Maryland to Terri Warner and Will Holman. She was the beloved wife of Chuck J. VanMeter, Sr. Loving mother of CJ VanMeter. Dear sister of Kayla Warner and Chris Holman. Loving aunt of Abby, Maddie, Lilly, Evelyn and Madilyn. Caring daughter-in-law of her...