Eleanore Loretta Needleman (Age 80) Eleanore Loretta (Leary) Needleman, 80, a long time resident of Bowie, MD died peacefully on March 25, 2013. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 40 years, Theodore Needleman and her sister Valerie Mikula. Surviving are her brother, Michael Leary; two sons; four granddaughters, one grandson and three great grandsons; and a wide circle of dear friends and extended family. For the majority of her life, Eleanore was a loving and caring homemaker and for over 45 years a very active member of Saint Pius X congregation and the Woman's Sodality organization. Prior to the mass, a prayer service will be held at 11:00, followed by visitation from 11:30 to 12:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. at Saint Pius X, 14710 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20715. Internment will be at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Foundation of America (www.hospicefoundation.org).