On April 19, 2011 Walter Joseph Scharf beloved husband of Betty Riley Scharf; devoted father of Christine Clemence, Susan Gerard, Jeffrey Scharf and Thomas Scharf; loving grandfather of five and great grandfather of six. He attended Johns Hopkins University, was a Sergeant in the National Guard and worked over 40 years for Exxon Corporation. Walter was truly loved by all.

Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26) on Saturday from 9:30 to 12:30 pm at which time a Prayer Service will held. A Graveside Service will then follow at New Cathedral Cemetery at 1:30 pm.