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Esther Furash Obituary



FURASH ESTHER YASNEY FURASH ESTHER YASNEY FURASH of Silver Spring, MD died Monday, December 28, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Furash; devoted mother and mother-in-law of Toby Furash and David Shaddock, Sydney Furash Rodgers and John Rodgers, Judith Furash and Mark Mattucci; grandmother of Jennifer Lubeck Klein, Randall Furash-Stewart and Jacob Furash Shaddock; great-grandmother of Samantha, Benjamin, Yahya and Justyn. Also survived by step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren from the Stewart/Black/Hensley families; many other family and friends inclduing John and Sharon Dunn. Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 31, 11 a.m. at Judean Chapel, 16225 Batchellors Forest Rd., Olney, MD 20832. Interment Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Adelphi, MD. Family will be receiving visitors and sitting Shiva after the interment and through the weekend at the Furash/Mattucci Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Literacy Council of Montgomery County or the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to EDWARD SAGEL FUNERAL DIRECTION, (301) 217-9400.

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 30, 2009.

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Jeff Davis

December 24, 2024

I remember Esther as positive force in the world. Sam and Esther were my parents close friends. The four of them had many happy times. Esther was a loving parent to her family and her friends. May her memory be a blessing to all,

Jeff Davis

December 24, 2023

Remembering Esther is a joy for me. Esther and Sam were ny parents' best friends and our get togethers were always fun and in my life memories.

Jeff Davis

December 24, 2021

Esther is remembered and missed here. She was quite a lady. As a child/teenager, I remember many of the get - togethers that the three families had. There was so much fun and laughter and camaraderie. I miss them all.

Gail Schechter

January 1, 2010

Dear Friends,
Sending you my heartfelt sympathy, thoughts of how wonderful you three daughters are, and much love. Best wishes, Gail

Jeff and Margie Davis

December 31, 2009

Dear Toby, Sydney, Judy and family members,

We send our deepest condolences on the passing of Esther. It was wonderful to visit with her in October at the assisted living residence. Together we laughed, we cried, we reminisced and thoroughly enjoyed each other's company. We'd like to think that Esther, Sam, Sara, Morris, Ruth and John are all together again in the next life. Farewell to a lovely lady! Hugs, Margie and Jeff

Maureen Riendeau

December 30, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss, but Randy, I am so glad that you had the opportunity to be with her at the end. You are in my prayers.
Maureen

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