Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk Inc.

On January 12, 2022, Norm passed peacefully at home holding his wife, Noel's, hand and with his loyal companion, Doc, at his side. Norm grew up in Dundalk and attended Patapsco High School. He played Offensive Tackle for the Patapsco Patriots football team and was a member of the 1970 Baltimore County Football Champions, Patapsco's only Baltimore County Championship. Norm began his career with Exxon Co. USA in 1972 and retired after 29 years. His passion was sports of any kind along with a cold Coors Lite. He delighted in playing golf with family and friends. Norm lived life to his fullest. He was the life of the party with his gigantic mischievous smile. ...

On December 24, 2021, Michael "Mike" Paul Bivens Jr., loving fianc? of Angie Paugh Hines, peacefully passed at his home in Baltimore County, MD. Born April 16, 1981, he was the loving son of Michael Bivens Sr. and Sherry Nelson, and stepmother Julia Bivens and stepfather Michael Price. Raised in Berkshire, Mike was a practitioner of home remodeling, who became a well-known Dundalk contractor and team leader. Mike was as an honest, modest, selfless, respectful, and giving person. He invoked the sense of humility by not thinking less of himself but thinking of himself less. He touched everyone with his unselfish love and kindness and sense of humor. You could always count on a good time and...

On December 22, 2021, Frederick H. Kuhrmann, age 81 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Cheryl Kuhrmann, his daughter Kerry Ballek and her husband Alan, his son Douglas Kuhrmann, his sister Nancy Kos, her husband George Kos and many special nieces and nephews. He was born and raised in Dundalk, Maryland, graduated from Dundalk High School and worked for the Nelson Company for 45 years until his retirement in 2003. He was a talented wood worker who created many treasures for his family and friends. He will be forever loved and greatly missed.

On December 10, 2021 Bartley James Cohill, Sr.; former husband of Nancy Peters Cohill, devoted father of Bartley J. Cohill Jr., Catherine C. Klatt (Michael), Patricia A. Mason, Matthew J. Cohill (Tina), John W. Cohill, Mary A. Hylton (James); cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; dear brother of Helen Bloom, the late Donald Cohill, the late William Cohill, the late Richard Cohill, and the late Robert Cohill. Mr. Cohill played lacrosse in high school then served in the United States Navy from 1946 to 1950. After leaving the military, he worked as a supervisor for the American Can Company. He belonged to the Dundalk Democratic Club and his hobbies were sports...

Rev. Paul G. Witthauer , 87 Jul 16, 1933 - Mar 4, 2021 On March 4, 2021, Rev. Paul G. Witthauer died peacefully and went to be with the Lord following a lengthy illness. Fr. Paul was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Henry J. Witthauer and Mary V. Witthauer (nee Adams). Fr. Witthauer is predeceased by his parents and his siblings H. Joseph Witthauer, Claire G. Taylor, Mary Therese Holloway, and Joan B. Servary. He is survived by his sister Dolores C. Webb and his brothers Michael L. Witthauer and Gregory A. Witthauer, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, his brother priests, other relatives, and friends. Fr. Witthauer will lie in repose in Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church...

On August 17, 2020, Sara A. Michalski (nee Boddice) died at Autumn Lake at Riverview, she was 88. Sara was born in Charleroi, PA to the late William Boddice and Florence Boddice (nee Mack) and was a longtime resident of Edgemere. Sara retired as a supervisor from the Seagram's Four Roses Distillery when they closed the Dundalk facility. She had been employed by them for many years. Following her retirement, Sara began working as a bartender at the Wells-McComas VWF Post 2678 and then as a school bus attendant for Baltimore County Public Schools. Sara enjoyed life. She followed NASCAR and was a fan of the Baltimore Ravens, but her most happy times were spent with her family. She is...

On July 5, 2020, Paul William Voigt died peacefully at home. He was born in Baltimore, MD. the son of the late Harry W. Voigt and the late Marjorie M. Voigt (nee Summers). Paul served in the United States Army from 1961 until 1963 and retired from Westinghouse as a truck driver. He enjoyed boating and belonged to the CCBC-Dundalk Senior Citizen Swim Team. Paul was also a strong animal lover and a supporter of the SPCA. Paul was the beloved brother of Marie J. McDonald, Thomas Bond, Audrey Herold and the late Mary Bond and the late George Bond. Dear stepfather of Dina Lynch and Donna Dewitz. He is also survived by his best friend Beverly Matthews, grandchildren and nieces and nephews. In...

On April 23, 2020, Virginia "Ginny" S. Caralle (nee Lejsiak) died peacefully at the Woodlands. Ginny was the loving wife for 55 years of the late Louis F. Caralle, Sr, who died in 2013 and the devoted mother of Susan L. Whippo, Louis F. Caralle, Jr. and his wife Julia and Mary C. Wooten and her husband Al. She is the beloved grandmother of John, Eric, Aaron, Ronnie, Seth, Katelyn, Jacob, Manya and Trey and great grandmother of Aleta Mae and Carter William. Ginny was born in 1934 to James and Sophie Lejsiak, in the house where she was raised for 23 years. She married Lou and moved to another residence in Edgemere and remained there until moving to the Woodlands. She was a lifetime resident...

Lawrence (Larry) E. Walter died peacefully at Valley View Retirement Community in Belleville, PA., he was 96. He was the beloved husband of the late Nellie A. Walter (nee Urbutis). He was born in Burnham, PA. on May 31, 1923, the son of the late Cloyd E. Walter and Lillie Erdley Walter. He graduated from the Burnham Junior/Senior High School in May of 1941. He served in the US Army in WWII from 1943-1945. Larry moved to Dundalk, MD where he met his wife and they married on August 2, 1946. He resided in Dundalk for 52 years before retiring to Valley View Retirement Community in Belleville, PA in 1993. He retired as an accountant from the B&O Railroad and was very active in the...

On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, Dr. Theodore C. Patterson, loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, advocate and physician passed away in Annapolis, Maryland with his family at his side. Theodore was born in Sparrows Point, Maryland, on August 14, 1932 to the late Louie and Doward Patterson. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Gina Patterson and his brother, Doward Patterson and sister, Ruby Mae Kirton. He grew up, worked and raised his children in Dundalk. He was devoted to the community and the community loved him. He said, "I'm a people kind of person...I make a living from this community. I have a certain responsibility to give something back in terms of community involvement."...