May 20, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Joseph William Rucker on May 20, 2023.

Joe was born on March 24, 1945 to Emily A. Rucker and Thomas J. Rucker in Washington, DC.

Joe spent most of his childhood in Washington, DC and later moved to Maryland.

In September of 1967 Joe married Linda Vanderhoof Rucker, his wife of 56...

May 19, 2023

 

Barbara J. House (Travis), 85, of Falling Waters WV, formerly of Brentwood MD, passed away on May 19, 2023, peacefully in her home of natural causes. Born on August 30, 1937, to the late Richard and Helen (Franklin) Travis. She married the love of her life, Alfred on April 22, 1955.

 

Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Alfred W. House....

May 16, 2023

 

Joyce Iris Cynthia LaRoche, née, Latchem, died May 16, 2023, at Stella Maris in Timonium, MD.  She was 96. Born near Bath, England, on January 22, 1927, she met her future husband  Gerard -a soldier in the US 2nd Armored Division - at a USO dance a few weeks before the  Normandy Invasion in 1944.  After corresponding with him for three years, she came to the  United States, and they were married in October of 1947. They stayed together for nearly 66  years until his death in October of 2013.    Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Joyce taught art at St. Anthony’s  High School in Washington, DC, during the 1970’s. She enthusiastically shared her talent for  drawing, painting, calligraphy, and design with those around her well into her old age.  Of all her  artistic accomplishments, she was perhaps most proud of her role as a set and costume  designer for numerous community theatre productions. She was also an accomplished  seamstress and gardener, and an excellent cook.     She resided in Cheverly, MD, for over 60 years, and was a member of St. Ambrose Parish,  where she sang in the church choir for over 25 years.  She was a member of the Cheverly  Women's Club and Garden Club.    A woman of courage, strength, determination, and resourcefulness, she was singularly loyal and  dependable. She lavished special attention on her grandchildren: Matthew, Michelle, Jonathan,  Christina, Janette, and Michael.    Her parting message was about love.  In her last days, she expressed her love for the many  friends and family who visited, called and wrote to her.  She left us with a commandment: “I  love you all and I want all of you to love and forgive each other.”    She is survived by her three children: David LaRoche of Baltimore, MD, Jerome LaRoche of  West River, MD, and Marianne LaRoche of Hyattsville MD, 6 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren.    There will be a viewing from 10 am to 12 pm on Monday, May 22, at St. Ambrose Catholic  Church in Cheverly, MD.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon, followed by  interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD. 

May 12, 2023

 

Phyllis McGowan (98), a 60+ year resident of Riverdale, Maryland, passed  away in Buckeystown, MD on Friday May 12, 2023.  Phyllis was born May  13, 1924 to Adam and Ruth Gohn in Windber, PA.  In 2018, she moved to  Acts Buckingham’s Choice Retirement Community outside of Buckeystown,  MD where she enjoyed the residents’ company and the respectful and  friendly care by the staff.    Mrs. McGowan retired from the Government Printing Office in Washington,  D.C. as an Offset Journeyman Stripper.  She was an honorary lifetime  member of the Graphics Communications International Union and active  member of AARP & NARFE retirement organizations.  She enjoyed tap  dancing with the Oasis Tappers, playing majong, and exercise classes.  She  was a devoted member of St. Bernard’s Church in Riverdale, MD for over 60  years.      She was preceded in death by her husband John McGowan Jr., brother  Donald Gohn, and sons Patrick and John McGowan III.  Surviving are three  daughters, Carol Swenson, Sue (Phil) Rable, and Donna (Andy) Baciocco,  and 4 grandchildren.           Family and friends are invited to celebrate Phyllis’s life on Wednesday, May  17, 2023 from 10:00 am to noon, at Gasch’s Funeral Home, 4739 Baltimore  Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20781.  Private burial to follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery. 

May 12, 2023

 

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. At 95 years old, Ellen passed away peacefully at her residence in Cheverly with her family in attendance.   Ellen was born on Staten Island in New York.  Her stepfather was stationed in Germany with her mother when Ellen met and married her husband Robert Charles Huber in October...

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An obituary will be posted shortly.

 

 

The family asks that flowers be delivered Friday May 12, 2023, to the address below.

In care of Mrs. Brenda Switzer

2604 Crest Ave.

Cheverly, MD 20785

Cards and condolences may be sent to the Marshall family at

5700 Euclid St.

Cheverly, MD 20785

May 4, 2023

 

Michael “Mike” Murray of Hyattsville, MD, joined his parents Franny and Eileen Murray, his brother Marty and sister Nancy (Gary) Schenck in heaven, after a difficult battle with Alzheimer’s. He will forever be remembered for his dedication to St. Jerome’s Catholic School where he spent his life serving others. He is survived by his siblings Frances, Paul (Kathy), Andrew,...