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Sunhild Kennedy

Sunhild Kennedy

Jun 30, 2020

Sunhild Maria Kennedy, widow of the late LTC Roderick E. Kennedy, Jr., died Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the age of 83. She was born in 1936 in Bamberg, Germany, grew up in Passau, Germany, and lived in Landover Hills, Maryland since 1965.

Mrs. Kennedy was a loving wife and mother, devoted homemaker, and worked as a teacher at Landover Hills Elementary School and as a credit manager for a department store.

She is survived by her three sons, Patrick Kennedy (Nancy) of Greenville, South Carolina, Thomas Kennedy (Sandy) of Reston, Virginia, and Michael Kennedy (Amy) of Salt Lake City, Utah; her two grandchildren, William Kennedy and Mary Camilla Kennedy of Greenville, South Carolina; her brother, Klaus Hermann (Waltraud) of Passau, Germany; her nephew, Thomas Hermann of Mannheim, Germany; and her niece Barbara Schicketanz (Christian, children Sophia and Paul) of Passau, Germany.

A memorial service will be held at a later date, with inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery to follow. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.

Leslie Cunningham, Jr.

Leslie Cunningham, Jr.

Jun 27, 2020

Leslie “Les” Cunningham Jr was born in Ohio on August 13, 1923 to his parents Leslie Cunningham and Nora (McClung) Cunningham. The second of four children, with siblings Richard, Mildred (D), and Glen (D).

Leslie was married to the love of his life Norma Jean (Peer) Cunningham in 1950 and they were together until her passing in...

Danni Marie Magill

Danni Marie Magill

Jun 24, 2020

Danni Marie Magill, age 56, of Federalsburg, MD, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 24th, 2020.  She was born on June 11th, 1964, to her late parents, Charles Daniel Magill and Honor Constance Grogan.

Danni Marie’s and her former husband was Matthew Edward Funkhouser are the parents of their beloved son, Matthew "Shane" Funkhouser.  Shane and his wife,...

James Mitchell

James Mitchell

Jun 17, 2020

James Michael Mitchell of Huntington Beach, CA passed away on June 17 2020.  Born on September 7, 1945 in Washington, DC to Clyde M. Mitchell and Anne I. Vander Heyden Mitchell.  Jim was raised in Rogers Heights, MD and graduated from Bladensburg High School.

James was an Entrepreneur at heart owning several businesses in his career. He...

Martin Dunn

Martin Dunn

Jun 15, 2020

Martin Patrick Dunn, 56, of College Park, MD, passed away at his home on June 15th, 2020.  Marty was born in Washington, DC.  He grew up in College Park where he attended Northwestern High School.  He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from The University of Notre Dame and a Juris Doctorate from The Washington College of Law...

John Vendemia

John Vendemia

Jun 15, 2020

On June 15, 2020, John aka “Papa John” entered into eternal life.  Pre-deceased by his wife, Jean of 50 years, his parents Thomas and Jessie Vendemia, his daughter, Sharon Costello, his sister, Ida Tyler and his brother, Frank Vendemia.  He survives his daughters, Judy Rae Holwegner (Kenny), Nancy Gruitt (Bob), and Suzanne Barb (Kenneth).  He leaves behind a host of...

Mary Stebbing

Mary Stebbing

Jun 14, 2020

On Sunday, June 14th, 2020 at her home in Prince Frederick, MD. She was 69. Survived by her husband, Franklin Stebbing, Jr. Friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Monday, June 22nd, 2020 from 4 to 6 p.m. Burial at Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

Frances Noyes

Frances Noyes

Jun 13, 2020

Frances Martha Noyes, longtime resident of Greenbelt, MD, died after a stroke at the age of 89 on June 13, 2020. She will be missed by many.  Frances is survived by her children Michael, his wife Angela, their three children Madalena, Natalia, and Suzannah; and Victoria, her husband Frank Carnovale, and many nieces and nephews.  Born on February 22, 1931 to Joseph and Theresa Wilfinger in Allentown, Pennsylvania, she was preceded in death by her brother Gottfried (Joe) and sister Theresa.  Frances was a gifted musician and an accomplished pianist. Growing up she performed regularly with her violinist brother, in ensembles, and as soloist.  She graduated from Cedar Crest College, Allentown, in 1952 and subsequently moved to Boston to further her musical studies.  There she met her future husband John Z. Noyes, whom she married on August 13,1955. They moved to Washington, DC where John attended George Washington University Law School, receiving his law degree. Frances developed a second career as an editorial assistant for a publishing house, and in time became editor-in-chief. After moving to Greenbelt in the early 1980’s  she became quite active as studio pianist for the Washington School of Ballet and the Washington Ballet under Director Mary Day, the J.F. Kennedy Center dance series of master classes with Suzanne Farrell, the Montgomery School of Ballet, and more.  Frances simultaneously lovingly cared for her husband John throughout his long struggle with renal failure, who preceded her in death on Oct.5, 2000.  There will be a memorial service TBA.

Wendy Perla

Wendy Perla

Jun 10, 2020

El primero de Diciembre del 1974, hace 45 años en una cuidad llamada Tela Atlantidad, Honduras llego al mundo una hermosa niña, hija del Sargento Rene Ruiz y Alejandra Ruiz a la cual nombraron Wendy Ruiz Perla. Al poco tiempo de su nacimiento, se mudaron al municipio de Nueva Pimienta, Cortes. Donde ayi ella vivio su infancia y la...

Alfred Glass, Jr.

Alfred Glass, Jr.

Jun 9, 2020

Alfred Rodgest Glass, Jr., of Burke, VA, passed away in Fairfax,VA, on June 5, 2020.  Alfred was born in Frederick, MD on February 8, 1942.  Alfred is survived by his loving wife, Eileen, of Burke, VA, where they resided happily for over 40 years.

Alfred is also survived by his sisters, Patricia Jones and Trudy Bonham...

Paige Chandler

Paige Chandler

Jun 8, 2020

Paige Lou Chandler, 86, of Germantown, MD, passed away on June 8, 2020.  Paige was born in  Washington, DC.  He grew up in Greenbelt where he graduated from Northwestern High School. He was the first in his family to attend college. He earned an A.A. degree from Prince Georges Community College and a B.A. degree from the University of...

Clarence Gary, Jr.

Clarence Gary, Jr.

Jun 8, 2020

Clarence “Gill” Gary Jr. was the first born of four children to the late Annie Mae and Clarence Gary Sr. He was born on September 28, 1934 in Abbeville, South Carolina.  At an early age, his family migrated to Philadelphia, PA. Gill was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System. He decided to enlist in the military and served...

Jose Santos

Jose Santos

Jun 2, 2020

Jose Horacio Santos nació en los carcamos, canton horcones pasaquina la unión en 1940, hijo de quien en vida fuera Maudaleno López y de Irina santos se dedicó a la agricultura y el comercio siendo una persona muy alegre y divertida contrajo matrimonio con Zoila rosa Mejia procrearon y crecieron 6 hijos en cuando Sus hijos emigraron a los...

Mary Foley

Mary Foley

Jun 2, 2020

Survived by Harry Thomas Foley, husband of 66 years; son Richard Foley and daughter-in-law Janice Foley; daughter Lisa Foley Stand and son-in-law Kurt Stand; and granddaughter Paige Foley.

We invite Mary’s extended family, friends, and communities to remember her warmth and intelligence, her love of the gardens she saw everywhere, her occasional sharp humor,...

Blas Moreno Martinez

Blas Moreno Martinez

May 31, 2020

On Sunday, May 31, 2020.  He is survived by his wife Elia Virginia Ventura Cruz.

Gordon Still Jr.

Gordon Still Jr.

May 29, 2020

Gordon L. Still Jr., son of the late Gordon L. Still Sr. and Rose Higbee, passed away on Friday morning, May 29, 2020 surrounded by family, following a long illness. He was born in Washington, D.C. in May of 1951 and grew up in the S.E. neighborhood of Capitol Hill.  Gordon graduated from Suitland High School, and was later...

Joyce Morrison

Joyce Morrison

May 27, 2020

On Wednesday, May 27th, 2020, at the age of 79. Daughter of the late Jesse and Virginia Mercer. Loving wife of William C. Morrison, Jr., and beloved mother of Doug Morrison. Burial at Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

Mary Traynor

Mary Traynor

May 25, 2020

Mary Donock Traynor, 83, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2020 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD. Mary was born on October 1, 1936 to Frank Donock and Anna Wenger. Mary resided in Hyattsville, MD for most of her life. Mary married her husband David Lee Traynor on April 28, 1956. They were married for 60 years...

Tomas Reyes Viera

Tomas Reyes Viera

May 22, 2020

On May 22, 2020.

Visitation will be held at Gasch's Funeral Home on Saturday, June 6, 2020 from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery on June 6, 2020 at 2:30 PM.

Jeannine Keir

Jeannine Keir

May 18, 2020

Jeannine Keir, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, May 19th, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was 79. Jeannine was originally from Cornwall, Ontario, Canada and came to live in Hyattsville, MD in 1952. She married James Marvin Keir in 1959 and shortly thereafter started their family of four children while...

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