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Richard Sharpe Obituary

On January 13, 2026, Richard Vivian Sharpe of Timonium, MD, passed away peacefully under the care of Gilchrist Hospice in Towson. A devoted husband, reunited with his wife Eveleen Sharpe, who predeceased him by 2 months; devoted father of Karen Regan (John Grill), Sandra Kempske (Kevin) and Robert Sharpe (Kimberly); loving grandfather of Connor, Ryan and Brendan Kempske, and Molly, Anna, and Charley Sharpe; cherished brother of the late Moira Hickey (and her late husband John), and Teresa Dorcas Roman (and her late husband Ben).

The visitation will be held at the Ruck-Towson Funeral Home, 1050 York Road on Sunday, January 18th, from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Immaculate Conception Church, 200 Ware Ave, Towson, on Monday, January 19th, @ 11am. The interment will be private.

www.Ruckfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Jan

18

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

1050 York Road, Towson, MD 21204

Jan

19

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

200 Ware Ave., Towson, MD 21204

Funeral services provided by:

Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

1050 York Road, Towson, MD 21204

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