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Dorothy Mullaney Obituary

Dorothy Ann (Goliash) Mullaney, 93 years old of Rockville, MD passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 20, 1932, in Glen Lyon, PA to John and Mary Goliash.

In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, Dottie had a distinguished thirty year career as a compassionate and caring registered nurse at Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC.

She is survived by her loving husband Charles and five children Judy, Kevin, Maureen, Karen, and Mike. She is also survived by ten grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at DeVol Funeral Home, 10 E. Deer Park Dr., Gaithersburg, MD.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 917 Montrose Rd., Rockville, MD on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to Mass. Interment will be private at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook at:

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post from Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, 2025.

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Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

DeVol Funeral Home

10 East Deer Park Dr., Gaithersburg, MD 20877

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Visitation

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

917 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD 20852

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1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

917 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD 20852

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10 East Deer Park Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

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