MARJORIE ELLIOTT NESS
On Saturday, August 15, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Jerre Ness; mother of Susan (Michael Edwin) Malena Birrell and Steven Elliott (Kathryn) Ness. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, August 21, 10 to 11 am, where service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Interment George Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to an animal shelter of your choice.
VIRGINIA CHARLOTTE ORNICK
On Thursday, August 13, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. She is survived by 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at Fort Lincoln Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, 3401 Bladensburg Rd., Brentwood, MD, 20722 on Monday, August 17, at 11 am, where interment will follow.
ROBERT J. EVANS “Tony”
On Thursday, August 13, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved brother of Victoria E. Hussein her husband Jawad and the late Pamela Evans; uncle of Jacquelyn and Elizabeth Hussein. Memorial Mass at St. Bernadette Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD on Wednesday, August 19 at 11:00 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 11331 Amherst Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902.
WARREN P. DETTMERS (Age 89)
On Thursday, August 13, 2009 of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Rita V. Dettmers; father of Elizabeth R. Anderson, Kathleene D. Jablonski (husband, Timothy) and Marguerite A. Miles; grandfather of Jason, Nicole, Lauren and Emily; uncle of Gray Maxwell. Also survived by loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave. & Cable Drive, Kensington, MD on Monday, August 17 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area, 11240 Waples Mill Rd., Suite 402, Fairfax, VA 22030.
ROBERT SAMUEL BEALL, JR.
On Thursday, August 13, 2009 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Joan H. Beall; father of Robert S. (Ana Maria) Beall III, Sharon A. (Robert C. Ziobro) Beall, Susan B. (Scott) Martin, Laura B. Reese and Ginny A. Desautels; grandfather of Christopher M. Ziobro, Christopher B., Robert P., Mary V. Reese and Ana Maria F. Beall. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 7 to 9 p.m., where service will be held on Monday, August 17 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004.
JOHN JOSEPH FERRANT
On Wednesday, August 12, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Nancy Ann Ferrant and the late Ruby Janice Ferrant; father of Paula (Craig) Mask, Jim (Linda) Ferrant and Janette (Marc) Wilson; grandfather of Dawn Penney, Nicholas Ferrant, Carolyn Abshire and Christina Wilson; great-grandfather of four; brother of Andrew Ferrant. Survived by four step-children, Virginia, Richard, Robert and Ben Tucker and their families. Also survived by numerous family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, August 17, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Meadow Branch Cemetery, Westminster, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to
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Dr. MICHAEL JOSEPH STANTON, SR. (Age 57)
On Wednesday, August 12, 2009, of Grasonville, MD, formerly of Montgomery County. Beloved husband of Anna Maria Stanton; father of Michael (Katherine) Stanton, Jr., Andrew (Daysi) Stanton, Erin (Richard Long) Stanton and Luke Stanton; step-father of Leigh Anne Riedman; son of Katherine M. and the late Dr. James S. Stanton; son-in-law of Ella Mae and the late Henry J. Volk; brother of Katherine (Paul) Roddy, James Stanton, Jr., Marie (Richard) Cardany, Patrick (Jeannette) Stanton, Mary Elizabeth (James) Walsh, John (Kathleen) Stanton, Sarah (John) Rasmussen, David (Mary) Stanton, Mary Margaret (Dennis) Barry and Paul Stanton. Also survived by 14 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick”s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD on Monday, August 17, at 10:30 a.m. Interment private.
GLENNA G. FITZGERALD
On Tuesday, August 11, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD, age 82, died of a massive stroke. She leaves her loving husband of 58 years, Robert D. Fitzgerald. Dr. Fitzgerald was Supervisory Pharmacologist at the Food and Drug Administration prior to her retirement in 2001. Thereafter, she was a pharmacology and toxicology consultant. For many years, she also conducted an antiques business, specializing in creamware, jelly molds and kitchen utensils. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 15 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
MICHAEL M. MEEHAN
On Monday, August 10, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Loving brother of Kevin (Dorothy) Meehan; special friend of Charles Pitcher. Also survived by many family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parkng), Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral service will be held on Friday, August 14, at 11 a.m. Interment National Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made in Michael”s name to a charity of choice.
RICHARD E. “Dick” COBB
On Monday, August 10, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Dick Cobb, a life-time Washingtonian, retired from the Internal Revenue Service. He had been a 1st LT in the Army-Air Corp and flew bombers in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Mr. Cobb was an accomplished church tenor throughout the Washington, DC area. He and his wife of 62 years, Dorothy, were both avid travelers and Life Master tournament bridge players. In addition to his wife, Dorothy Ann (nee Goodman) Cobb, he is survived by his son, Richard E. Cobb, Jr. He is the cherished grandfather of Jake L. Cobb, Lucas R. Cobb, Megan S. Rienzo and Morghan M. Cobb; great-grandfather of Samantha Rienzo, Kendra Rienzo, James Lee Cobb, Patricia Evelyn Cobb and Lucas R. Cobb, II and brother of Julia Wilson and Alan Cobb. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday 2 to 4 p.m., where service will be held on Friday, August 14 at 1 p.m. Interment Rock Creek Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Riderwood Benevolent Care Fund, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
MICHAEL D. YACOVONE
On Sunday, August 9, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Stasia J. Yacovone; father of Mark A. Yacovone; grandfather of Elise Galford; father-in-law of Barbara Yacovone. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Thursday, August 13 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where Latin Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Traditional Latin Mass Congregation, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
DENNIS E. LOVE
On Saturday, August 8, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Margaret P. Love; father of Dennis E. Love, Jr. and Kathleen Faris; grandfather of Daniel and Michael Love, George, Timothy and Sean Faris; brother of Martin Love. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter”s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD on Thursday, August 13 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Barker Foundation, 7979 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814.
JOHN BERNARD BIRTON III
On Friday, August 7, 2009, at birth in Olney, MD. Beloved son of Shantae and John B. Birton, Jr.; brother of Tori Cross and Teya Birton; grandson of Pamela Davis Depaz and Phyllis Hall; great-grandson of Stanley & Virgie Prather. He is preceded in death by grandfather Stanley Prather, Jr., great-grandparents Joe Davis, Constance Lee, Flora & Preston Hall, and cousin Allen Prather. He is survived by a large and loving group of aunts, uncles and cousins. Private memorial service will be held. John & Shantae wish to thank family, friends and co-workers for prayers and acts of kindness during this difficult time. Services private. Memorial donations may be made to Crusaders Baptist Church of God, 595 N. Stonestreet Ave., Rockville, MD 20850.
BERTINA LOUISE DAVIS
On Thursday, August 6, 2009, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of Richard E. Davis; mother of Richard A. Davis, Sherrie L. Tucker, Scott A. Davis and Jeffrey J. Davis; sister of Norman, Ardell and the late Cletus Becherer. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Tuesday, August 11, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road NE, Washington, DC 20017.
VICKI NOREEN ORNDORFF
On Thursday, August 6, 2009, of Rockville, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Ossman and Doris Orndorff; sister of John (Nancy) Orndorff, Sr. and the late Ossman Buhl Orndorff; aunt of Lisa, Wesley, John (Michelle), Craig (Olivia) Orndorff and Leslie Cocco; sister-in-law of Diane (Norman) Grogan; great-aunt of Zachary and Nicole Cocco, Lori, Shelby, Janelle, Amy, Jed, Rachel and Jack Orndorff; cousin of Shari and Jim Luchsinger and Rick and Dottie Williams. Also survived by many friends and family. Funeral service at Columbia Baptist Church, 103 W. Columbia Street, Falls Church, VA on Tuesday, August 11 at 1 p.m. Interment at The End of the Trail Cemetery, Crowley, WV. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children”s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.
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Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc.
500 University Blvd. West
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Phone: 301.593.9500