Jane Frances

St. Jane Frances students recognized in state contestStudents from St. Jane Frances School recently participated in the Annual Maryland Marathon at MacArthur Middle School, Fort Meade.The event, sponsored by the Maryland State Department of Education and the Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics, tested students in problem-solving in math and engineering.St. Jane Frances students received ribbons in recognition of their teamwork in the invention round of the competition.Jim Saul won third place in the High Flying category; Joseph Selba, third place in the How Sweet It Is category; and Lindsey Carter, fourth place in the How Sweet It Is category.

On April 10, 2006 VIRGINIA M. SMITH, beloved daughter of the late Edwin M. and Margaret A. Smith, dear aunt of Robert, Donna, and Margaret Cleckner. A memorial mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Jane Frances Church on Friday, May 26, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. Interment in Paxtang Cemetery of Harrisburg, PA. Contributions may be made to St. Jane Frances School.

On April 6, 2009, GEORGE LOUIS FRITZ, beloved husband of the late Cecelia Fritz (nee Gebhart); loving father of George F. and his wife Teresa Fritz, and Albert L. and his wife Karen Fritz; devoted grandfather of Gregory, Elizabeth, Paul, David, Derek and Daniel. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 10 AM in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 8499 Virginia Avenue, Riviera Beach, MD 21122. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the St. Jane Frances School (at the above address)

On January 21, 2006, JANE FRANCES (nee Scheurich) TACKA, beloved wife of Walter F. Tacka, dear daughter of the late Dr. John A. Scheurich and Helen (nee Gannon) Scheurich. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Memorial Mass will be offered at St. Pius X Church, at a future date. Arrangements by the family owned Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home Inc.

On Feb. 9, 2009, Sylvia A. Costello, A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2009 in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery.

On March 11, 2003, STEPHEN J. KING, beloved husband of Mary Madelin "Madge" King (nee Dolan), dear father of Stephanie Chicca, Andrea Beard, Stephen J. Jr., Denise King, Melanie Rhodes, Janine Bernard, and Mark, Christopher, Timothy and Kevin King, Midge King, Kelly Stiegman and Daniel King and spouses; brother of Joseph King and the late Charles King and Rita Adams. Also survived by 28 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the family owned George J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A., 169 Riviera Drive, on Saturday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Further visitation in St. Jane Frances Church on Sunday from 3 to 7 P.M., A Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 11 A.M. Interment in Glen Haven Memorial Park.

On May 24, 2005 TIMOTHY L. LESNIEWSKI, Age 62; beloved husband of Ellen Lesniewski (nee Wechsler); dear father of Lisa Konstans and Christopher Lesniewski; loving son of Adam and Rosalie Lesniewski; devoted brother of Ted Lesniewski, Joanne Houck, Rosalie Smith, Doreen Biden, Tammy Lesniewski and the late Judy Perry; proud grandfather of Justin Lesniewski, Melissa and Ashley Konstans. Also survived by seven nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A., 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena, on Friday at 10:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Jane Frances Church, at 11 A.M. Family request friends call on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Christian Wake Service will be held on Thursday evening at 7:30 P.M. Those who wish may contribute to the St. Jane Frances Religious Education Department or to the school, 8499 Virginia Ave., Pasadena, MD 21122.

On April 3, 2006, GERALD E. MONAGHAN, SR.; beloved husband of Beverly J. Monaghan (nee Powell); loving father of Geraldine T. Haigis, Diane A. Gossman, Gerald E. Monaghan, Jr., Nancy A. Freshour, Mary E. Kittle, Marguerite L. Lange; devoted brother of James, Paul and Donald Monaghan, Pat Robb and Sister Mary D. Monaghan, SSND; proud grandfather of twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral from the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A., 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena, on Friday at 10:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial to follow in St. Jane Frances Church at 11 A.M. Family request friends call Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Those who wish may contribute to St. Jane Frances Church or School, 8499 Virginia Avenue, Pasadena 21122.

On May 27, 2009 Diane Florence Suski-Mewshaw, Funeral from the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A., 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena on Tuesday at 11:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church at 12 Noon. Interment in Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. Family requests friends call on Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M.

On October 30, 2008, Thomas Francis Harryman, Sr Funeral from the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena, on Monday at 10:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Family requests friends call on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Those who wish may contribute to the American Cancer Society.