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HERBERT H. POSTELL  
Of Clinton, MD passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2015 at Georgetown University with his family at his side. He is survived by his son, Van Postell; his sister, Esther Bradshaw (Claude); his brother, Ernest "Sweet" Postell and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive guests on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. until time of service, 11 a.m. at Bethany Way of the Cross Church, 5517 Whitfield Chapel Rd., Lanham, MD 20706. Interment Heritage Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to HUNT FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 22, 2015.

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April 25, 2015

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Dorothy Marshall-Morales

April 24, 2015

Herbert and I have known each other for 32 years! We first met through my sister Katie at Howard and Hoffman, Inc. Since that time we have been great friends and had wonderful times! My prayers and sympathy go out to his sister Esther and brother Ernest (Sweet) and last but not least his wonderful son Van Postell. Many ways Herbert always and forever. May you rest in peace! Love You forever Herbert! Gonna miss you my friend! Dottie

Katie Mathis

April 24, 2015

To Herbert's family, please accept my condolences for a great man. I met Herbert at Howard & Hoffman and have enjoyed my times with him. I will miss him. Love you Herbert.

Colleen Kalb

April 22, 2015

Herbert and I were together for six years. I have so many wonderful memories of him. He was a good man who loved his son so very much. He always talked proudly about Van. You are gone too soon, my friend. R.I.P.
Colleen

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