Archive for August, 2009

MARION B. DANIELS

On Monday, August 31, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD.   Beloved wife of the late Lt.Col. Eugene B. Daniels, Sr.; mother of Daphne Daniels Johnson and Dr. Eugene B. Daniels, Jr.; grandmother of Katherine M. Daniels.  Memorial Service at Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 South Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, November 2, at 3:00 pm.  Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium, on Monday, November 2, at 10:00 a.m. (Please assemble at Administration Building by 9:30 a.m).  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Inter-Faith Chapel.

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RAYMOND EDWARD MENTZER

On Monday, August 31, 2009, of Kensington, MD. Beloved father of Daniel R. Mentzer; brother of Yvonne M. Sabine, Carol F. Ford, Dale F. Mentzer and Sallye D. Romagna. Also survived by close friend, Lynne Flannery and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Woodside United Methodist Church, 8900 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD on Wednesday, September 9, at 10 a.m. Interment Rosedale Cemetery, Martinsburg, WV. Contributions in his memory may be made to the , Memorial and Tribute Processing Center, P.O.Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

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JEAN A. HORROCKS

On Monday, August 31, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD.   Beloved wife of the late Alfred J. Horrocks; mother of John D. Horrocks, Pamela H. Coan, Steven F. Horrocks, James M. Horrocks and Jane Rogers.  Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  Service and Interment private.  Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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TERRY  KONTOS

On Saturday, August 29, 2009, of Ashburn, VA.   Beloved husband of Helen Kontos; father of Katina Pait, Tom  (Rhonda) Kontos; grandfather of Eleni Louh, Giorgois Theodore Kambanis, Alyssa and Theodoros Kontos; greatgrandfather of Katerina and Jacqueline Louh.   Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday,  7-9 p.m.  with prayers to begin promptly at 7 p.m.  Funeral Service at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church 16th & Upshur Street, NW, Washington, DC, on  Tuesday, September  8, at  11:00 a.m.    Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Sts. Constantine & Helen Church, 4115 16th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20011 or  Capital Hospice 4715 North 15th Street Arlington, VA 22205.

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FRANK NICAISE KIMBEMBE

On Saturday, August 29, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of Leocadie Estelle Ganga; father of Francillia, Francisca and Frank.  Also survived by brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins.  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 service will be held on Saturday, September 5, at 11 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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DAGMAR BLETTGEN TORRES

On Friday, August 28, 2009, Dagmar Blettgen Torres of Washington, DC passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of 54 years of Victor Torres; mother of Dagmar T. Farr; mother-in-law of Carl E. Farr; grandmother of Victor C. Farr. Services and interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Johns Hopkins Hospital, 600 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287.

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DOMINIC M. BARRANCA (Age 93)

On Thursday, August 27, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Frances C. Barranca; father of Nicholas F. Barranca (Elizabeth) and the late Bridget C. Dale (Michael Dale); brother of the late Salvatore Barranca and the late Mary Orcino; grandfather of Donna, Steve, Paul, James, Matthew, Andrew, and the late Frances Anne. Also survived by six great grandchildren and other loving family and friends.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Our Lady of Grace  Catholic Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on  Tuesday, September  1, at 11 AM.  Entombement  Gate of Heaven Cemetery Mausoleum.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

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ROBERT D. LYST, (age 89)

On Thursday, August 27, 2009, of Annapolis, MD.  Beloved husband of the late Irene M. Lyst;  father of Gary (Susan) Lyst and Ronald (Mary Ellen) Lyst;  grandfather of Rene, Annamarie, Roxanne, Gary Jr. and Julie.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, September 4, from 10-11 am. where service will be held, at 11 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Prince George’s County Special Olympics, Suite C, 7711 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. 20745.

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EMMA DOREATHA EDMONDS (Age 80)

On Thursday, August 27, 2009, of Hyattsville, MD, formerly of Lynchburg, VA. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Henry Edmonds; aunt of Jane Ruth Butler and Fannie Denise Butler both of Lynchburg, VA.  Also survived by host of other loving relatives and friends. The family will recieve friends at Bright Light Baptist Church 7300 New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park, MD, on  Monday, August 31, from 10 AM until time of service at 11 AM.  Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Bright Light Baptist Church.

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DAVID A. CAMPBELL, JR. (age 29)

On Wednesday, August 26, 2009, of Mount Airy, MD.  Beloved son of David A. (Rebecca) Campbell Sr. and Michelle C. Campbell;  brother of Thierry L. and Vincent A. Cassagnol;  grandson of Robert L. Campbell and Ellen and Francis Letourneau;.  Also survived by many loving family members and friends.  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.  where Funeral Service where will be held,  on Tuesday, September 1, at 11 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund, P.O. Box 3968 Gaithersburg MD, 20885-3968.

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NARCISCO YAMUTA DIGAMON

On Tuesday, August 25, 2009, Retired Colonel, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of the late Basilisa Digamon; father of Rizalina D. deLeon, Cecilia Digamon, Maria Estela D. Maniquis, Lilia D. Mujemulta and Narciso A. Digamon, Jr.; grandfather of Enrico, Elaine, Eleanor, Jose Narciso, Judy Eloisa, Judee-Marie (Jamie), Mary Jo and Ela; great-grandfather of Kyle, Leann, Sydney and Adrian.  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 Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD on Monday, August 31, at 11 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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SYLVIA EVANSON SHEPLEE

On Tuesday, August 25, 2009, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved wife of the late George W. Sheplee; mother of Sandra Heaton, Nanci and Jim Hanagan, Patrick and Karen Sheplee, Peter and Sallie Sheplee and the late Michael Sheplee; also survived by 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 1 great great granddaughter. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, August 29 from 10-11 am, where service will be held at 11 a .m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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ANNE F. KELLY

On Monday, August 24, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD.   Beloved wife of the late Henry E. Kelly, Jr.; mother of Karen K. Courtemanche and H. Edward Kelly, III, Ph.D; grandmother of Christopher P., Patrick E., Sean M. and David A. Courtemanche; great grandmother of Addison J. Contemanche; sister of Patricia Roussil; cousin Dr. James J. Foster, and Jean F. Hillig.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Arcola Ave and Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, on  Friday, August 28, at 10:30 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew Apostle School, 11602 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD  20902.

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WILLIAM JESSE GAY, (AGE 90)

On Monday, August 24, 2009, of College Park, MD.   Beloved husband of Mildred C. Gay; father of John Gay and Ron Gay; grandfather of Laurin Forant and Lindsey Gay.  Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  where service will be held on  Monday, August 31, at 11 a.m.  Interment MD Veteran’s Cemetery – Cheltenham, MD.  Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veteran’s, 807 Maine Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20024.

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ANDREW DINO SPARACINO

On Monday, August 24, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of Carol Sparacino; devoted father of Katherine (Edward) Trivelli, Andrew Jr. (Julia) and Matthew (Patricia); loving grandfather of Alexandra, Jessica, Nicholas, Anthony, Gabrielle and Vincent; brother of Joseph (Frances) Sparacino.  Prior to operating his own barber shop, Andy worked with Raff Embossing for 25 years.  Relatives and friends may call at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 9240 Damascus Rd., Damascus, on Friday, August 28, 10 to 11 a.m. followed by Memorial Mass at 11 a.m.  Interment private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area, 11240 Waples Mill Rd., Suite 402, Fairfax, VA 22030 or to a hospice agency of the donor’s choice.

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