Anne Schlesinger Podell

Anne Schlesinger Podell obituary

Anne Schlesinger Podell

Anne Podell Obituary

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Died peacefully in her home in Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

Loving and devoted wife for 69 years of Harold Jay Podell; mother of Risa and Eric; son-in-law Robert Reid; grandmother of Avery, Arden, and Ashton.

For 30 years, Anne was an employee of Prince George's County Public Education, where she served as a first-grade elementary school teacher. She enjoyed working with young children and was proud to see them succeed in their education.

She is survived by her loving sister Judy Rochelle and brother-in-law Bernard Rochelle, along with extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the National Jewish Fund, 42 E 69th Street, New York, NY, 10021 (online at jnf.org).

Services are private.

Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care, 301-340-1400.
Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care Inc.

170 Rollins Ave, Rockville, MD 20852

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