On September 3, 2010 GERALDINE M. PALESE (nee Dietz) beloved wife of the late John M. Palese, M.D. Devoted mother of John Palese, Michael Palese, Patricia Clontz and Gerry Palese. Loving grandmother of Susan Page, Christine Routt, Michael Palese, II, Amy Pedone, M.D., Laura Hafer, Daniel Palese, Jessica Wemyss, Diana Ingold, Daniel Clontz and Sara Wehrmann. Also survived by nine great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (Beltway exit 26) on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Mrs. Palese will lie-in-state at Oak Crest Chapel on Thursday from 10:30 until 11:00 AM when the Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Interment Parkwood Cemetery.
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