Ernie Pegoda Herbst On March 13, 2002 of Washington, DC. The beloved mother of Deborah Herbst and the late James T. Herbst; mother in-law of Alice(Joe)Kijak; grandmother of Robin and James Herbst and Gretchen Kijak Pretorius; devoted friend of Ken Stone. She is also survived by four sisters, two brothers, other relatives and friends. Services private. Contributions in her mrmory may be made to Washington Home Hospice, 3720 Upton St, N.W. Washington, D.C. Arrangements by LEE FUNERAL HOME, Clinton, MD.