Lydia Cecchetti

Aug 24, 2016

Lydia Cecchetti, 81, died on Wednesday, August 24, due to complications from congestive heart failure. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Rose Cecchetti, and is survived by siblings Laura (Wright) Bueche; Ralph Cecchetti (Delores); Sr. Clelia Cecchetti, SP; George Cecchetti (Betsy); and Richard Cecchetti (Celeste); and loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Lydia was born in Brooklyn,...

Sarah Sheerin

Aug 24, 2016

On Wednesday, August 24, 2016 of New Carrollton, MD. Beloved wife of the late Daniel "Count" W. Sheerin. Loving mother of Ann M., Daniel P. (Sharon M. Welsh), and Erin P. Sheerin. Gram to Sarah M. Fritz, Catherine M., Daniel W., Patrick W., and Finnian B. Sheerin. Preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Ann Bonner, her brothers, John,...

JosAC. Lemus

Aug 20, 2016

On Saturday, August 20, 2016 José Armando "Tito" went to be with the Lord. Beloved husband of Maria Del Rosario Lemus. Dear father of Amy and Christobal. Loving son of Armando and Maria Odilia Lemus. Cherished brother of Julio (Evelyn Zetino) Pérez, Cándida "Tati" (Paul) Martha, Kenneth (Sarah) Pérez, Leslie (Rubén Benítez) Pérez, and Nelson (Akida Gowing) Lemus. Wonderful uncle...

Angela Rooney

Aug 20, 2016

On Saturday, August 20, 2016 of Washington, D.C. Beloved wife of 60 years to Thomas "Tom" P. Rooney. Wonderful mother of Kate Rooney Miskovsky and the late Christopher Rooney. Loving grandma of Alex, Megan, Lauren Miskovsky, and Alexis Rooney. Sister of the late William Bayer and Joan Severin. Survived by her daughter-in-law Kimberley Rooney, as well as numerous nieces, nephews,...

Anette Blankenburg

Aug 17, 2016

On Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the age of 67. Dearest liebling of her husband Donald Dinsmore. Resident of Lanham, MD, formerly of Ottersburg, Germany. Mother of Krista Marks and Scott (Narcisa) Dinsmore. Sister of Dieter (Ulrike) Jagla Blankenburg. Grandmother of Jeremy and Jason Marks; Donnie and Dominic Dinsmore. Great-grandmother of Madison Marks. Aunt of Franca and Louisa Blankenburg. Her...

Orlando III

Aug 15, 2016

Orlando ("Lan") Bronson Potter, III, a resident of Washington, D.C. for most of his adult life before moving to Mitchellville, MD, died on August 15, 2016 due to complications from pneumonia. He was 88 years old. Born January 11, 1928, in Ossining, New York, Lan grew up in nearby Tupper Lake and on the Whitney estate in the Adirondacks where...

Marlene Sekula

Aug 11, 2016

On August 12, 2016, at the age of 73, of Landover Hills. Loving wife of Steve Sekula.

Cynthia Hughes

Aug 11, 2016

On Wednesday, August 10, 2016 of Greenbelt, MD. Loving mother of Kimberly Hughes. Grandmother or Kevin Whitaker. Sister of Dale R. Hughes, and Nathan B. Hughes, III. Daughter of Elizabeth Buckner and Nathan Hughes, Jr. Aunt of Jesse, Heather, and Corrine Hughes. She was an avid dog lover. Friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville,...

Elizabeth Levin

Aug 11, 2016

Elizabeth M. Levin of Lanham, MD, 82, retired from federal civil service, died of pancreatic cancer at Providence Hospital on August 11, 2016. Mrs. Levin was born Betty Nelson in Upper Turkeyfoot Township, PA, where she attended Brownsville High School. She pursued secondary education at secretarial school in Uniontown, PA. She was recruited by the CIA and moved to Washington...

Susan Silvers

Aug 7, 2016

On Sunday, August 7, 2016 of Baltimore, MD. Beloved mother of William (Kelly) Silvers. A memorial service will be held at Garden of Faith Memorial Gardens, 5598 Trumps Mill Road, Baltimore, MD at a later date.

Mary O'Reilly

Aug 6, 2016

On Saturday, August 6, 2016 of New Haven, CT. Proud and loving mother of Thomas, Molly, and Stephen O'Reilly-Pol. Sweet dedicated grandma of Eve Stewart. Beloved sister of Patricia Steeves, Kathleen O'Reilly, Michael O'Reilly, Eileen Goclowski, and the late Tara O'Reilly. She is survived by her long-term partner, Lawrence Pol. Preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary D....

Lamdin Blaine Sr

Aug 4, 2016

On Thursday, August 4th, at the age of 95, of Silver Spring, MD. Husband of the late Elizabeth Blaine. Father of L. Robert Blaine, Jr., Leslie Blaine and Cynthia Blaine. Son of the late Chauncey and Freida Blaine. He served his county in the Navy and was employed by the government as a Physicist.

Anna Burleson

Aug 4, 2016

On August 4th, 2016, at the age of 86, of New Carrollton, MD. Wife of Bobby Burleson. Mother of Karen (Bill) Poole, Jeffrey (Cathy) Burleson, Lynne Skelley and Barbara (Brian) Holliday. Sister of N. A. Garner, James Allan Garner, and Gayle Lamb. Grandmother of Steven Schroeder, Rebecca Loss, Jennifer Fraley, Erica Skelley, Katelin, Kylie and Austin Holliday. Great Grandmother of...

Christine Jones

Aug 3, 2016

On August 3, 2016, of Riverdale, MD, at the age of 97. Wife of the late Ezra T. Jones. Mother of Christina (Gerald) Boock, Edwina Ann Flynn, Ezra Jeffrey (Susan) Jones. Grandmother of eight, great grandmother of eight. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Abbott, five sisters and one brother. Viewing will be held at Gasch's Funeral...

Paula Bass-Cameron

Aug 1, 2016

Passed away peacefully on Monday, August 1, 2016 of Reisterstown, MD. Beloved mother of Catherine Wheatley. Loving grandmother of Hailey and Kylie Hancock. Sister of Clara (Scott) Davis, Shelia Pugliese, and the late Victor Bass. Preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Annie Bass. Friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A., 4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Friday,...

James Edwards, Jr

Jul 31, 2016

No obituary found for this tribute. Memorial Service

AUG 17. 11:00 AM

All Souls Church, Unitarian

1500 Harvard Street, NW

Washington, DC, DC, US, 20006

Thomas Eichman

Jul 28, 2016

On Thursday, July 28th, 2016, of University Hills, MD, born in Sibley, Iowa. Beloved husband of 50 years to Alice Eichman. Loving father of Peter Eichman. Brother of Mary (Maurice) Goode and Pat (Don) McNutt. Survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Hazel Eichman. He was a linguist researcher and teacher...

Lee Schmeltz

Jul 24, 2016

On Sunday, July 24, 2016 of Thomasville, PA at Hanover Hospital in Hanover, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Sarah Savilla Schmeltz, siblings; Mae Kilby and Glen Schmeltz, two wives, Margaret and Lavina Schmeltz, and two children, William and Donna Schmeltz. He is survived by Sister Lois Curcio of Kissimmee, FL. Children Alexander Schmeltz of...

Mary Gavigan

Jul 18, 2016

On July 18, 2016, age 73, of Riverdale, MD. Mother of Michael A. Gavigan (his companion Elena Delgado) and John V. Gavigan. Sister of John Okrak; grandmother of Dawn Gavigan and Heather Smith. Great grandmother of Anthony Michael Gavigan, Keona Gowder and Kalissa Mundy. She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas R. Gavigan, a grandson, Michael David Gavigan,...

Rita Ramm

Jul 16, 2016

On July 16, 2016 of College Park, MD. Her husband Gordon Ramm preceded her in death. Aunt of Eugene Littleford, Joyce Littleford Lewis, John Littleford, Thomas Littleford and Kevin Littleford. 11 great nieces and nephews and 13 great great nieces and nephews also survive. A service will be offered at the Chapel of Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue,...