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Juanita Wright

Juanita Wright

Nov 28, 2017

On Wednesday, November 28, 2017 of Riverdale, MD. Beloved wife of the late Henry David Wright, Sr. Loving mother of Susan R. Edquist and Linda L. Dombroski. Grandmother of Toni, Heath, Eddy Edquist, and Christopher P. Dombroski, Sr. Great-grandmother of seven, and great-great-grandmother of one. Proceeded in death by her brother Dennis R. Spears, Sr., Henry D. Wright, Jr.,...

Benjamin Garner

Benjamin Garner

Nov 27, 2017

On Monday, November 27, 2017 of University Park, MD. Husband of Nancy M. Garner.  Ben is survived by his sons, Joseph C. (Joe) and John W. (Jack) Garner. His siblings Richard C. Michael A. and Daniel W. Garner, Bonnie G. Meloy, Susan E. Garner and H. Jane Miller. His mother Gloria Wyvill Garner.  His uncle, Rev. Christopher Wyvill, OSB....

Bruce Rager

Bruce Rager

Nov 26, 2017

On Sunday, November 26, 2017 of Davidsonville, MD, formerly of Cheverly, MD. Beloved husband of the late Hazel J. Rager. Father of Linda (late husband, John) Mechak. Cherished Pop-Pop of Megan (Jason), Kristen (Jason), and Jonathan (Katie). Great-grand Pop of Peerlyss and Jason, Jr. Brother of Donna Wisdom, Roy Rager, and the late Sanford J. Rager. Son of the...

Winship "Chip" Fuerst

Winship "Chip" Fuerst

Nov 25, 2017

On Saturday, November 25, 2017 of Silver Spring, MD. He was the ninth child of the late Rosemary and Robert Fuerst. Beloved brother of Catherine Burnside, Louisville, KY, Edith Maul Galloway, New Jersey, and Mark Fuerst of Berwyn Heights. Survived by many nieces, nephews, and countless cousins in the Ira and Nina Wheatley and Earl and Margaret Mary Schmitt...

Harold "Nitty" Nitowitz

Harold "Nitty" Nitowitz

Nov 23, 2017

On Thursday, November 23, 2017 of College Park, MD. Beloved husband of Patti. Father of Catherine (Eric) Lupfer, Jacqueline Nitowitz, Harold (Tracy) Nitowitz, Jr. Grandfather of Leah Lupfer, Evan Lupfer, Jacob Lupfer, Cody Nitowitz and Caitlyn Nitowitz. He was a dedicated fan of the Washington Nationals. He played 1st base for a minor league. A Memorial Service will be...

Gloria Archibald

Gloria Archibald

Nov 19, 2017

On November 19, 2017 at age 85 of Berwyn Heights, MD.  Wife of the late Kenneth Stewart Archibald.  Mother of Kenneth Lee Archibald, Kenneth L. Thompson and son-in-law Victor TeTe Gasch.  Sister of Shirley Burris and James Spencer.  Grandmother of Chrissy Gasch, Rebecca Bold, Kenneth Lee Archibald, Jr. and Stephanie Archibald.  Great-grandmother of Madison, Parker, Aubry and Aurora.  Preceded...

Helen Craun

Helen Craun

Nov 17, 2017

On November 17, 2017, passed away at her home in Riverdale, MD. Beloved wife of the late J. “Odie” Craun, Sr. Loving mother of James O. (Patti A.) Craun and Susan C. (Steven E., Sr.) Lease. She also leaves behind her dear friend, Bob Gray. Four cherished grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and three sisters also survive. Five brothers and...

Alfred "Al" Wenk

Alfred "Al" Wenk

Nov 15, 2017

On Wednesday, November 15, 2017 of Hagerstown, MD, formerly of Avon Park, FL. Beloved husband of the late Mathilde “Tillie”and Agnes Wenk. Survived by Al and Tillie’s three children, Ingrid Truckner, Rosemary (William) Hohenshilt, and the late John Schwartz, and Al and Agnes’ children, Michael (Charlene), John (Francine), Joseph, James, Jerome (Christie), Patrick (Fiancée Julie), Robert (Alesia) Abell. Father-in-law...

Mary Currie

Mary Currie

Nov 11, 2017

Mary Loretta Currie, age 91, of Hyattsville, Md., formerly of Farmington Hills, passed away on Nov. 11, 2017, after a long illness. Mary devoted her life to God through her Catholic faith and the teaching and nurturing of children. She was born in Hamtramck, the daughter of the late Dominick and Stella Korvatsky. Having earned a bachelor's degree in...

Melvin Walters

Melvin Walters

Nov 9, 2017

On Thursday, November 9, 2017 of Bowie, MD. Beloved husband of 55 years to Esther Walters. Sister of Anne Leypoldt, sister-in-law of Lois Wright. Uncle of Robert (Maureen) Leypoldt and Peggy (Charles) France. Great-uncle of Jason and Kevin France and Jennifer Leypoldt. He was a volunteer fireman with the Riverdale Fire Department for 10 years as well as a...

Frances "Witty" Leonardi

Frances "Witty" Leonardi

Nov 9, 2017

On Thursday, November 9, 2017 of Lanham, MD, formerly of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Dominic “Nick” J. Leonardi. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Robert Leonardi, two sisters-in-law, Barbara and Maureen Leonardi, numerous nieces, nephews, and godchildren. She was proceeded in death by her three sisters, Caroline Spigone, Norma Schmidt, and Mae Wingate. Friends may call...

Hildreth (Hildy) Shaw

Hildreth (Hildy) Shaw

Nov 8, 2017

Hildreth (Hildy) Elinor Shaw of Riverdale, Maryland died, peacefully on November 8, 2017 at the age of 89.  Hildy is survived by her seven children, Mr. and Mrs. David Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Shaw, Wesley Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shaw, Grace Shaw and Mr. and Mrs. Becky Chavez; her seven grandchildren and...

Jean Krug

Jean Krug

Nov 8, 2017

Passed away at the age of 82, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. A resident of Lusby, MD formerly of Beltsville, MD. Beloved wife of Ray Krug; mother of Lisa (Glenn) West, Gayle (Bill) Stevick, and Kim (Ron) Mann. Grandmother of eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is survived by her sister Dorothy Huth and...

Russell Daggs

Russell Daggs

Nov 7, 2017

On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, Russell Daggs passed suddenly into the open arms of Jesus Christ.  He joined his father, Worthy B. Daggs, Jr. (age 68) in Heaven since 1986, and his mother, Marie Daggs (age 97), who went to Heaven in March 2017.

A resident of a group home in Dunkirk, Russell enjoyed listening to music,...

Toni Richardson

Toni Richardson

Nov 7, 2017

On Tuesday November 7, 2017 of Hyattsville MD. Beloved Daughter of John K. and Patricia G. Richardson. Amazing sister to the late John Richardson, Sharon Purser and Stacie Tarpley. Doting aunt to John Philip, Morgan, Randi and Troy. She is survived by her husband, Mario, and countless friends that cherished her. Friends may call at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A.,...

Barbara Merkle

Barbara Merkle

Nov 5, 2017

Barbara Ann Merkle died peacefully at the Hospice of Chesapeake in Pasadena, MD on November 5th, 2017 at the age of 76.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 35 years, Ronald E. Merkle, stepchildren Christina Schneider (husband Matthew Schneider) and Regina Hodges (husband Wesley Hodges), grandchildren Harrison Hodges, Rachel Hodges, and Emeline Schneider, sisters Bernadine “Deannie”...

Brian Lickdyke

Brian Lickdyke

Nov 4, 2017

On Saturday, November 4, 2017 of Hyattsville, MD. Survived by his significant other, Claudia Street, three sons, Christian C. Gwinn, Ryder Gwinn, and Joshua Boyd, seven grandchildren, and two sisters, Suzanne Varney and Helene Lickdyke. A Memorial Mass will be offered at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD on Friday, December 8 at 10...

Macrina Saavedra

Macrina Saavedra

Nov 4, 2017

On Saturday, November 4, 2017 of Brentwood, MD. Beloved wife of Obdulio J. Saavedra. Loving mother of Laura, Cristina, Guadalupe, Agustin, Javier, Gudelia Saavedra, and the late Cristobalina Vanesa and Maria Saavedra. Grandmother of 17; great-grandmother of 2. Daughter of Juventina Sanchez. Sister of Miguel Osorio and Jovo Huerta. Friends may call at Gasch’s Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore...

Mary Junkroski

Mary Junkroski

Nov 3, 2017

On Friday, November 3rd, 2017, at the age of 59, at her residence in Hyattsville, MD, Beloved wife of Joseph L. Junkroski. Loving mother of Joseph Junkroski, Jr. Friends may visit at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 from 7 to 9 p.m. Burial at a later date at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in...

Jennie Bauer

Jennie Bauer

Nov 1, 2017

On November 1, 2017 in Roxana DE.  Mother of Bobby, Larry M (Chris), Jack R (Valerie), Mary H Wise, Ann (Brandon) Jones.  Grandmother of Sean (Lisa), Courtenay (Blaine) Bradfield, Sarah (Daniel) Warner, Amie Wise, Benjamin (Khara) Bauer, Evan Bauer,  Zachary (Lindsey Wilson) Carroll and Giovanna Jones.  Great Grandmother of Abigail Warner, Noah Bauer, Jake Warner, Leah Claire Bauer, Laney Carroll,...

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