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Stephanie Lynn Gesterling

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Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Homes Inc. - Rockville

300 W. Montgomery Ave.

Rockville, Maryland

Stephanie Gesterling Obituary

GESTERLING, STEPHANIE LYNN (Age 16)

On Saturday July 2, 2005 of Rockville, MD. Beloved daughter of Greg E., and Julie A. Gesterling; grandaughter of Ethel M. Gesterling; sister of Christel A. Gesterling. Survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and other extended family. Stephanie was an active member of the Wootton High School Volleyball Teams and the Mystics Basketball Team of Rockville. Friends will be received at PUMPHREYS COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 300 West Montgomery Ave. (Rt. 28, just off I-270 Exit 6-A) Rockville, MD 20850 on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 from 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 7 at 1 p.m. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Cypress, CA. Please view and sign the Gesterling family guest book at www.pumphreyfuneral home.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 5, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephanie Gesterling

15 Entries

Rachel Terrill

February 7, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Stephanie’s passing. I was an old childhood friend of hers. I knew her when she lived off Emory grove road.

I remember having sleep overs, dancing to titanic in her basement and being absolutely terrified of her neighbor that had the creepy farmhouse and chickens.

I remember you moving to Rockville. Your new house and neighborhood was very fun!

Stephanie and I grew apart over the years. I always thought I would find her later on social media. Never would I have thought that she suddenly and unexpectedly passed away.

This goes to show how special Stephanie really was. Its been almost twenty years since we last saw each other and I still think about her.

Keep smiling down on us. We miss you dearly. You a truly one of gods specials children.

Lynn Cairns

July 18, 2005

Julie and Greg,

Needless to say I was shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden death of your lovely daughter. I got an email recently from the church asking me if I remembered your family. I responded that certainly I did. You were a great help in our VBS and helped with our church directory and assisted us at a retreat at West River. In fact I believe that your entire family may have attended. I also recall Greg, your account of how you decided to go to Law School. What a tragedy and tremendous loss of a beautiful young person. My prayers are with all of you as you contilnue to deal wilth this loss in your life. As you can see from our address we are now living in Ireland. I pastor two small churches on the Inishowen Peninsula and have only been here about three weeks.

Pastor Lynn Cairns

Allie Gee

July 8, 2005

To the Gesterling Family,

I am so sorry about your loss. Stephanie was a great girl and I'm glad that I had the opportunity to play on the Mystics with her. Even though we only knew each other for a short time, I count it a blessing to have known her. I hope you all find comfort in the fact that Stephanie is in a better place now, waiting for us and watching over us. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. We will all stay strong for her.

heather riley

July 7, 2005

Dear Gesterling Family,

It's so sad to lose Stephanie. She was such a wonderful person and she was so much fun to be around. It was such a privelege to have Steph on the Mystics. She may be gone physically, but she will always remain alive through everyone's cherished memories of her. It still doesn't seem real that Stephanie is gone but she's in a better place now and she's smiling and shining down on us from Heaven.If there is anything you need please contact me, and all of the Mystics at RM are going to be there for you Mrs. Gesterling (especially us in your classes) :-). Stephanie and your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

With love and God Bless,

Heather Riley

Jill Lauriente

July 7, 2005

Mr. & Mrs. Gesterling & Family,

I am truly sorry for your lose. Stephanie was such a good person and always so fun to be around. The Mystics will never forget her. We are a team and always will be and Stephanie will always remain apart of it. She will be our Angel and through her we will always share a special bond. Everything is supposed to happen for a reason even if we cannot figure out why such a tragidy has occured. God had a plan for Steph and he has one for all of us. Steph is watching over us now and i know she is. Right after i got the call that Stephanie had pasted away, i looked up at teh Sky and saw a shooting star. That was her way of telling me she was okay. The tears will continue but i thank God for the years we all got to know Stephanie and i will never forget her. My heart is with and your family. I hope that i can help you in any way i can next year at RM.

Love,

Jill Lauriente & Family

Liz Omberg

July 6, 2005

I was so lucky to have Stephanie in my classes last year. She was always so open and happy...even during first period. I am so sorry about your loss and I know that God took her for a reason. My prayers are with your family at such a hard time. The class of '06 will never be the same without her smiling face.

kayla harrison

July 6, 2005

Dear Gesterling Family,

I still cant believe this has happened. It was a great blessing having Stephanie on the Mystics... it wouldnt have been the same without her.. she was our shaq out there on the court. She will truly be missed but never forgotten. You guys will remain in my thoughts and prayers and if theres anything we can do please let us know! God bless and lots of love!! Kayla and Karen Harrsion

Donna Deyo

July 6, 2005

Gesterling Family,

George and I are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful girl like Stephanie. She was a great young lady and will be forever in our thoughts and memories and in our prayers.

Sincerely, George & Donna Deyo

Kerry & Vickie Daly

July 6, 2005

Dear Julie and Greg,

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. All our prayers are with you.

With Love

Kerry and Vickie

Nothing Fancy Farm

Franicis Cornejo

July 5, 2005

Dear Julie and Greg,

My condolense to your family. All I have is fond memories of what a great athlete Stephanie was. I was looking forward for another training summer session and I know that she has this competitive sprit in her to do great. All of us in MVSA Xtrene has fond memories. Great times, great moments especially during competition. She will be missed by all.

Coach Francis

Paloma Truppel

July 5, 2005

Dear: Mr and Mrs Gesteling and Crystal

I`m sorry about Staphanie...

i`m sure that a young and lovely lady like she was did not deserve to leave us that soon... we may not know the reason now, but God does i know it`s frustrating to lose a child like that and that soon. but God got her on hir side.

she is in a better place then all of us.

Paloma Truppel and Zenilda Pedro

Sylvia and Alberto Cruz

July 5, 2005

Julie, Greg and Christel

There will come a day when the tears of sorrow will softly flow into tears of rememberance and your heart will begin to heal itself and grieving will be interrupted by episodes of joy, and you will hear the whisper of hope. There will come a day when you will welcome the tears of rememberance as a sunshower of the soul, a turning of the tide, a promise of peace. There will come a day you will risk living, go on believing and treasure the tears of rememberance.

May your treasured memories bring solace during this time of loss. With Sympathy.

Pam Cascio

July 5, 2005

Greg and Family - our prayers and thoughts are with you. As the minister told me a couple of months ago, "they are always with you no matter where you go."

Patty and Craig College

July 5, 2005

Dear Julie and Greg:

We are so sorry for your loss of your daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely, Patty and Craig [Mill Creek Parish U.M. Church]

Patty and Craig College

July 5, 2005

Dear Julie and Greg:

We are so sorry for your loss of your daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely, Patty and Craig [Mill Creek Parish U.M. Church]

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