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HAROLD ASCHER Obituary


HAROLD ASCHER  
On Monday, May 5, 2014, Harold Ascher of Potomac, Maryland. Beloved husband of Barbara Ascher; loving father of Sharon Kessler (Steven) and Matthew Ascher (Eileen); adored grandfather of Daniel, Ben, Eric, Gary and Haley. The burial will be at Mount Hebron in New York City on Wednesday. Shiva will be observed at Eileen and Matthew's residence on Thursday evening May 8 with prayers at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish National Fund, the Simon Wiesenthal Center or the LUNGevity Foundation, all of which were sincerely supported by Harold. Harold had a distinguished career as a reliability engineer with the Naval Research Laboratory followed by 20 years as a private consultant. He was a well recognized published author in his field. His multifaceted interests included classical music, art, and biblical history. His most cherished memories are of his grandchildren and world travel with his wife, Barbara.

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Published by The Washington Post on May 6, 2014.

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May 13, 2014

Barbara, just a minute ago I was reading an old newspaper and came across Harry's death notice. I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences.

Judith Cohen

May 6, 2014

To the Ascher family,
Draw close to God and he will draw close to you in your time of need. My sympathy to the family.

May 6, 2014

To the family: Thoughts of deepest sympathy are with you. The pain of losing a loved one is devastating. But we have the love of ALMIGHTY GOD to help and strenghten us during trying times. May THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT carry you through this time of sadness.

Daniel Ricci

May 6, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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