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John Chandler

John Chandler

Jan 23, 2009

John Kenneth Chandler passed away on Friday, January 23, 2009, at his home in Berwyn Heights, Maryland. He was 79 years of age. He was preceded in death by his spouse, Phyllis H. Chandler. He was the loving father of Barbara Ann (Jose) Jaquez, Anna Marie "Cindy" (Brian) Strout, John Kenneth Chandler, Jr., Frederick Harold (Darla) Chandler and Janet Kay...

Juanita Cooke

Juanita Cooke

Jan 21, 2009

Juanita Searles Cooke was born in McCormick, S.C. May 5, 1945 to the late William Searles Sr. and Elsie Walker Searles. She graduated from Mims Senior High School with Honors (Class of 1962) and she moved to the Nation's Capital where she was first employed in the Federal Government before having a long dedicated career with Verizon Telelcommunications. She departed...

Doris Carpenter

Doris Carpenter

Jan 20, 2009

Of Kearneysville, WV (formerly Laurel, MD), went to be with the Lord on January 20th, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 yrs., James Marshall, one grandson and two great grandchildren. She is survived by three sons, Gary, Keith and Gregory; three daughters, Lynda, Marsha and Virginia, 20 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. She...

Elizabeth Medley

Elizabeth Medley

Jan 19, 2009

Elizabeth Pepe Medley (Age 79) of Riverdale, Maryland, surrounded by her loved ones, went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manual T. Medley, her parents, Crestino and Mary Pepe, her brothers and sisters, Chris, Louise, Frank, Rose, Catherine, Belle, and Michael. She is survived by her children, Darlene (Angelo)...

Gaylord Knox

Gaylord Knox

Jan 19, 2009

Dr. Gaylord S. Knox died January 19, 2009. He was 85 years old. Born in Bangkok, Thailand, Gaylord was the son of Reverend H. Gaylord Knox and Lela Shearer Knox, who were missionaries in Siam. Gaylord grew up mostly in Thailand and India, traveled the world, and served his country both in war and in peacetime. He received his medical...

Loretta Lancaster

Loretta Lancaster

Jan 17, 2009

On January 17, 2009, Loretta C. Lancaster, of Silver Spring, Maryland, passed away at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, C. Calvert Lancaster. She was the beloved mother of Charlene (Ray) Wiseman of La Plata, Maryland and Pamela (Tony) Hymes of Strasburg, Virginia, sister of Rita (Ned) Schwanz and the late Jerome Witucki,...

Beverly Breen

Beverly Breen

Jan 17, 2009

On January 17, 2009, Beverly Mae (Campbell) Breen of Brentwood, Maryland, passed away at the age of 71. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles "Chuck" Breen. She was the devoted daughter of the late Mildred Donn and John W. Campbell. She was the devoted mother of Butch Breen, Carol (John) Crews, Mary Kathryn (Guido) Estrada, Christina (Antonio)...

Joyce Ruleman

Joyce Ruleman

Jan 16, 2009

On Friday, January 16, 2009. She is survived by her son Berlin Ruelman, grandson Steven Ruleman, her brother Don Hoelscher and a host of many friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 23, at GASCH'S FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 4739 Baltimore Ave., Hyattsville, MD from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Service will be held on Saturday,...

Grace Bailey

Grace Bailey

Jan 12, 2009

On January 12, 2009 at Washington Adventist Hospital. Her loving husband, William Edward Bailey, preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Dana William Bailey and Mary Grace Bailey Lawson; sisters Wilma Jean Connellly, Linda Poret Babst and Shelly Ann Glass; and her aunt, Reba Wood. Her love was her family and her inspirations were music and dancing....

Norman Sullivan

Norman Sullivan

Jan 11, 2009

On January 11, 2009, of College Park, MD. Survived by his son Dennis J. Sullivan, and his sisters Sharon Baker of Braddock Hts., MD, and Andrea Posin of Rockville, MD. He was a loved dearly and will be truly missed. memorial contributions can be made to the Duke Ellington Fund, 3500 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20007

Richard Gray, Sr

Richard Gray, Sr

Jan 8, 2009

On January 8, 2009, of Adelphi, MD. Cherished husband of Gertrude M. Gray, loving father of Joyce and Kevin Holecko, Pamela Lanouette, Richard Gray, Jr. and his wife Michele; brother of Madeline Jerome; grandfather of Stephanie, Lindsey, Traci, Kelly, Kerrie, Jeff, Josh and Lisa; great-grandfather of Marissa and Patrick. Friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A. , 4739 Baltimore...

Sarah McFadden

Sarah McFadden

Jan 7, 2009

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Virginia Knoerls

Virginia Knoerls

Jan 4, 2009

On Sunday, January 4, 2009, of Hyattsville, MD. She is survived by her three children, Ann, Elizabeth and John, her three grandchildren, one great grandchild and many other brothers, sisters and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at St. Jerome's Catholic Church, 5205 43rd Ave., Hyattsville, MD AT 10 A.M. Interment at Resurrection...

Catherine Winter

Catherine Winter

Dec 31, 2008

On Wednesday December 31, 2008. Survived by Joseph, Mary, Harry, Richard, Barbara, Patricia, James, Kathleen, Sharon, Robert, Karen and Michael, 27 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. The family will receive visitors at GASCH'S FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 4739 Baltimore Ave., Hyattsville, MD 20781 on Friday January 2, 2009 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Service will be at...

Hedwig Glaser

Hedwig Glaser

Dec 30, 2008

Hedwig Glaser of Cheverly, MD, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2008. Wife of the late Gerard R. Glaser, Sr. She is survived by three children, Gerard Jr., Theresa "Tess" and Walter. She was the loving grandmother of Jennifer, Katie and Gabrielle; great-grandmother of seven. Family will receive friends at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 3107 63rd Avenue., Cheverly,...

Nell King

Nell King

Dec 30, 2008

On Tuesday, December 30, of Laurel, MD, formerly of Lanham, MD. She is survived by her children, Jim (Bobbi) King, Kay (Frank) Pope, and Joan (John) Holdsworth; her grandchildren, Bill, Jackie, Steve, Ed, David, Cyndy, Chris, and Lisa; and her great-grandchildren, Caroline, Chase, Ellie, Devon, Will, Tristen, Lauren, Chandler, Sammi, Donald, Brent, Morgan, Cindy, Sam, Madison, and Dominick. She loved...

Valerie Bettendorf

Valerie Bettendorf

Dec 27, 2008

Valerie Cecelia Bettendorf died on December 27, 2008 at Sacred Heart Home in Hyattsville, MD. She was born May 2, 1920 in St. Cloud, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph H. and Lucetta C. Rocholl Bettendorf. She attended St. Benedicts College in St. Joseph, Minnesota. She was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and worked...

Yamari Woods-Miller

Yamari Woods-Miller

Dec 25, 2008

Yamari passed away suddenly on December 25th, 2008. Our precious Christmas angel was taken from us to be with God in heaven. Survived by his mother, Shalynn, and father, Victor, grandparents, a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends. Family and friends may visit on Saturday, January 10th from 10 to 11 a.m. at Gasch's Funeral Home,...

Mary Purschwitz

Mary Purschwitz

Dec 21, 2008

On December 21, 2008 of Ritchie, MD. Wife of the late Gilbert Purschwitz, Sr.; mother of Gilbert (Marie) Purschwitz, Jr., Charles Purschwitz, Janice (John) Mickler, and Diane (Mike) Traweek. Sister of Esther Nukols. Eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. Friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Sunday, December 28 from 2 to...

Ruth Mckee

Ruth Mckee

Dec 19, 2008

Ruth Stanley McKee, 87, of Saint Leonard, MD passed on Dec. 19, 2008, at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. She was born September 17, 1921, in Newton, Illinois, to the late Frank and Maude Stanley. After graduating high school, she moved to the Washington D.C. area where she became the beloved wife of the late Elmer M. McKee....

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