On October 31, 2014 Fern Hepding of Lansdowne, MD died at the age of 70 surrounded by her loving family. Fern was the beloved daughter of Mary Elaine Denkenberger and the late Wilton Henry Ashley; devoted mother of Diana L. Romaine and David J. Gill; cherished sister friend of Eileen Hardesty; dear sister of Deborah L. Giro and Cheryl A. Rappazzo; Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and 4 nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to gather at Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc. 7250 Washingotn Blvd., Elkridge, MD 21075 (Exit 6 South off Route 100) on Monday, November 3, 2014 from 3-7pm where a Celebration of Life service will be held in the Gary Kaufman Vermillion Chapel on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 2:00pm. Interment Meadoridge Memorial Park.