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Richard C. Stempkovski Sr.

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Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home Inc.

4112 Old Columbia Pike

Ellicott City, Maryland

UPCOMING SERVICE

Memorial Mass

Sep. 20, 2025

11:00 a.m.

Church of the Resurrection

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Richard Stempkovski Obituary

Richard C. Stempkovski, Sr. of, Elkridge, MD and Moultonborough, NH, passed away on September 5, 2025 at the age of 87. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Kathleen Turyn Stempkovski; children, Kathy and Rick; stepdaughter, Rebecca; grandchildren, Jenna, Owen, Ivy and Marlee. He is also survived by siblings, Mary Anne, Jeanne and Philip. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Mary; brothers, Bob and Charlie and his first wife, Jean.

A Memorial Mass will be said on September 20, 2025 @ 11am at the Church of the Resurrection, 3175 Paulskirk Dr., Ellicott City, MD. Interment is private. Online condolences may be made at www.harrywitzkefuneralhome.com

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Sep. 14, 2025.

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20

Memorial Mass

11:00 a.m.

Church of the Resurrection

3175 Paulskirk Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Funeral services provided by:

Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home Inc.

4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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