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Denzel Draher Obituary
Denzel L. Draher
Age 89, of Waldorf, MD, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026. He was born in Minerva, Ohio to Harold and Gladys (Walter) Draher. He is a U.S. Army Veteran and was a letter carrier for the US Post Office in Virginia for over 50 years.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (Coleman) Draher, 2 sisters, Janet Webster, Beverly McDermott and a brother, Homer Draher. He is survived by a daughter, Teresa (Steve) Baca of Hawaii, 2 sons, Kevin (Sharon) Draher of MD, Brian Draher of MD, 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be on Thursday February 26, 2026 at 1pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Tyler Shipp officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be one hour prior to services. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.
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