Obituary
Peacefully on Monday, July 25th while sitting in the sun, Mary Ann was reunited with her husband Francis. Also, predeceased by her parents, Lucia & Carlo Testa; four sisters & four brothers. She is survived by her three children, who made up the entirety of her world, Gerard (Erica) Gutberlet, Theresa (Ken) Cubiotti, and Francis (Jenifer) Gutberlet. Besides her children, she is survived by her two grandsons, Nicholas Gutberlet and Joseph Gutberlet, whom she cherished deeply. Mary Ann is also survived by her sister Grace Fallone, sisters-in-law Mary Jean Gutberlet and Nancy Gutberlet, brother Anthony Testa, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends.
Mary Ann was the 5th daughter out of 11 children born to Lucia and Carlo Testa. She was a self-taught skilled seamstress for her family and the Catholic diocese. As a lifelong member of Holy Ghost she began the Christmas tradition of the Glimmers of Love. She chaired many parish summer festivals, organized the playground build and sang in the choir. She was a wonderful baker and made and shared hundreds of cookies for all occasions.
Mary Ann's life story will be shared during visitation, 4:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, July 28th. Her Funeral Mass will be held the following day 11 a.m. at the Parish of the Holy Family, 4100 Lyell Road. Interment in Holy Ghost Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations toward the Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.
Mary Ann was the 5th daughter out of 11 children born to Lucia and Carlo Testa. She was a self-taught skilled seamstress for her family and the Catholic diocese. As a lifelong member of Holy Ghost she began the Christmas tradition of the Glimmers of Love. She chaired many parish summer festivals, organized the playground build and sang in the choir. She was a wonderful baker and made and shared hundreds of cookies for all occasions.
Mary Ann's life story will be shared during visitation, 4:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, July 28th. Her Funeral Mass will be held the following day 11 a.m. at the Parish of the Holy Family, 4100 Lyell Road. Interment in Holy Ghost Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations toward the Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.