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Linda Hunter Reese

Linda Hunter Reese

Dec 22, 2017

On Friday, December 22, 2017 of Riverdale, Maryland. Loving wife of Thomas A. Reese, Beloved mother of Christina Lorena Hunter, Jeffrey Douglas Hunter, Jr. and Jessica Eileen Reese; Cherished sister of Connie Ashy and Megan Curtin. Linda was predeceased by her loving father, Louis Curtin and devoted mother, Joyce Bettis Curtin. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 30, 2017...

Brittney Cochran

Brittney Cochran

Dec 19, 2017

A viewing will be held on Saturday, January 6th from 12 to 2 pm at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD, where a service will be held at 2 pm.

Patricia Bonacorda

Patricia Bonacorda

Dec 15, 2017

On Friday, December 15, 2017 of Hyattsville, MD, at the age of 84. Mrs. Bonacorda was born in Brooklyn New York. She was the Loving wife of the late Thomas E. Bonacorda. Loving mother of Frank V. Bonacorda of Shepherdstown, WV, Susan K. Hayes of Annapolis, MD, Lydia Bonacorda of Hyattsville, MD, and the late Thomas P. Bonacorda. Grandmother...

Lynta Giddens

Lynta Giddens

Dec 14, 2017

Of Hyattsville, MD, Beloved wife and life partner of 31 years to Skip Giddens and two-term Councilmember for the Town of Edmonston, MD lost her battle with cancer on Thursday, December 14, 2017. Adored mother of DJ, Chris (Tova) Teegarden, stepmother to Kimberlee Newman. Cherished Grandmom of Derek, Brandon Newman, Abigail “Buggy”, and Ryan “Ry Ry” Teegarden. Sister of...

Anita Mensh

Anita Mensh

Dec 9, 2017

Anita Louise Marie Mensh, age 61, of Hyattsville, Maryland, passed away on December 9, 2017 from Hyattsville, Maryland, Anita passed away.  A visitation will be held at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, Maryland on Saturday, December 16th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Andrew Farrell

Andrew Farrell

Dec 7, 2017

On Thursday, December 7, 2017 of College Park, MD, formerly of Brentwood, MD. Devoted son of the late John A. (Jack) and Mary Esther Farrell; cherished brother of twin sister, Ann K. Farrell, Shawn A. (Judy) Farrell, Daniel J. Farrell, Mary Bridget (Kurt) Palman, James A. (Melissa) Farrell and Terence J. (Teresa) Farrell. Beloved Uncle of Caitlin, Casey (Kristin),...

Audie Pehrson

Audie Pehrson

Dec 5, 2017

On December 5, 2017 at Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Maryland, at the age of 95. Audie had lived on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, since 2003, when she relocated from Loveland, Colorado to be close to three of her children and several grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Gehring of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, sons...

Harry Barnes, Jr.

Harry Barnes, Jr.

Dec 4, 2017

On December 4, 2017 of Hyattsville, MD. Born on August 29, 1958. Husband of Debra Ann Barnes. Brother of James Paul Barnes, Susan Stairs and the late Caroline “Carrie” Elizabeth Barnes. Son of Harry Marshall Barnes, Sr., and Elizabeth Ann Rhodes Barnes. He is survived by his special Uncle and Aunt, Dusty and Judy Rhodes, as well as his...

Christina Carpenter

Christina Carpenter

Nov 30, 2017

On November 30, 2017 of Frederick Maryland, Devoted wife of Keith Carpenter. Loving mother of the late Brian Carpenter, Keith “Casey” Wayne Carpenter, Jr., Kevin Phillip Carpenter, and Kelly Jean Carpenter. She also leaves to cherish her memory a sister Cheryl Ann Anderson Tomaino , a Brother  Thomas Phillip Anderson and her beloved Grandchildren who affectionately call her Mom-Mom,...

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...

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