Phyllis Mae McGowan

May 13, 1924 — May 12, 2023

Phyllis McGowan (98), a 60+ year resident of Riverdale, Maryland, passed

away in Buckeystown, MD on Friday May 12, 2023. Phyllis was born May

13, 1924 to Adam and Ruth Gohn in Windber, PA. In 2018, she moved to

Acts Buckingham’s Choice Retirement Community outside of Buckeystown,

MD where she enjoyed the residents’ company and the respectful and

friendly care by the staff.

Mrs. McGowan retired from the Government Printing Office in Washington,

D.C. as an Offset Journeyman Stripper. She was an honorary lifetime

member of the Graphics Communications International Union and active

member of AARP & NARFE retirement organizations. She enjoyed tap

dancing with the Oasis Tappers, playing majong, and exercise classes. She

was a devoted member of St. Bernard’s Church in Riverdale, MD for over 60

years.

She was preceded in death by her husband John McGowan Jr., brother

Donald Gohn, and sons Patrick and John McGowan III. Surviving are three

daughters, Carol Swenson, Sue (Phil) Rable, and Donna (Andy) Baciocco,

and 4 grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Phyllis’s life on Wednesday, May

17, 2023 from 10:00 am to noon, at Gasch’s Funeral Home, 4739 Baltimore

Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20781.

Private burial to follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

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