Archive for December, 2009

KEVIN PATRICK SMITH

On Saturday, December 12, 2009, of College Park, MD. Beloved husband of Mary Leas Smith; father of Patrick Smith, Virginia Woods, Cynthia Tickel, and Martin Smith. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD 20783 on Thursday, December 17, at 10 a.m. Interment Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery, Crownsville, MD at 1:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark the Evangelist School.

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DOROTHY ANN COBB

On Friday, December 11, 2009, in Lakeland, FL, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Dorothy (nee Goodman) Cobb began her professional career as a dancer, to include performing with the USO. She later retired from the IRS as an Executive Associate. She and her husband of 62 years, Dick Cobb, were avid travelers and Life Master Tournament bridge players. Dorothy took up karate at age 45 becoming a 1st grade Brown Belt at 50. Her husband, Richard E. “Dick” Cobb died this past August. She is the beloved mother of Richard E. Cobb, Jr.; cherished grandmother of Jake L. Cobb, Lucas R. Cobb, Megan S. Rienzo and Morghan M. Cobb; loving great-grandmother of Samantha Rienzo, Kendra Rienzo, James Lee Cobb, Patricia Evelyn Cobb and Lucas R. Cobb, II. Dorothy is also survived by her sister, Elaine Lankford. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday 2 to 4 p.m., where service will be held on Monday, December 21 at 1 p.m. Interment Rock Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to United Way, National Capital Area, 1725 Eye Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20006.

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CHARLES FREDERICK PYATT (Age 85)

On Friday, December 11, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD, originally of Parsons, PA. Beloved husband of Doris M. Pyatt; father of Charles, Donald and Frederick Pyatt; grandfather of Nathan, Terence, Melissa, Joseph and Matthew Pyatt; brother of Jean Verbarg. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside Service and Interment Parklawn Memorial Park, 12800 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Thursday, December 17, at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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HOWARD ALBERT GEISSLER

On Friday, December 11, 2009, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Letha Geissler; father of Mabel (Barry) Smith, Patricia (Dennis) Romance and Deborah Hartshorn. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Howard M. Geissler. Grandfather of Stacy Morris, Steven Smith, Calvin Lee, and Howard Lee; great-grandfather of Michele Williams, Joseph Williams, Lyndsy Morris and Ellie Smith. Relatives and friends may call at National Lutheran Home Chapel, 9701 Viers Drive, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 from 10 to 11 a.m., with service at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Emphysema Foundation, 128 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851.

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VIVIAN SOLIMANDO ANASTASI

On Thursday, December 10, 2009, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of Joseph F. Anastasi; mother of Anna S. Buc and Jo Colier; step-mother-in-law of Nancy M. Anastasi. Also survived by four grandchildren, four great-grandsons, four step-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Elizabeth Church, 917 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD on Monday, December 14, from 1 to 2 p.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Inn at NIH, 7 West Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814.

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KATHERINE C. YOUMANS

On Thursday, December 10, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Robert N. Youmans; mother of James Richard, Paul, Linda Gardner, Clark, Claire Richtmyer, Lloyd, Frank, Bruce and Elizabeth Youmans; sister of Elizabeth Anne Caldwell, the late James M. Caldwell and the late Warren L. Caldwell. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at Knox Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 410 Granville Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20901 on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to a charity of your choice.

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STEVEN EDWARD VOLLMER (Age 59)

On Thursday, December 10, 2009, of Burtonsville, MD. Beloved husband of Linda S. Vollmer; father of Brian, Lauren and Erik Vollmer; stepfather of Stefanie Bladen; son of Edward and the late Edna Vollmer; brother of Charles “Chuck” Vollmer; former spouse of Anita Vollmer. 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 p.m., where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 15 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 9100 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20910.

JAMES ANTHONY SPAHN, JR. CDR., USN (Ret.)

On Wednesday, December 9, 2009, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane Spahn; father of Rev. James Spahn, O.P., Patrick Spahn (Marion), Theresa Spahn, Stephen Spahn (Oralia), Barbara Apostle (John) and Andrew Spahn (Carol); brother of Gerard Spahn (Jane); grandfather of Amanda, James, Michael, George, Emily, Mary Jane, Cassandra, Joseph and Cameron. 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 will be offered at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD on Monday, December 14 at 11 a.m. Interment with Full Honors at Arlington National Cemetery on February 10, 2010 at 3 p.m. Everyone attending please meet at the administration building at 2:30 PM. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Society for Vocational Support, 2005 South Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60608 or to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc., 912 Killian Hill Rd., S.W., Suite 202C, Atlanta, GA 30047.

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MARGARET E. KAISER

On Wednesday, December 9, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Kaiser; mother of Margaret M., Robert S., Edward G., Joseph M. and Cecelia A. Kaiser; grandmother of Travis J. O’Lone, Zachary S. and Casey K. Kaiser; sister of William Davis. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Catholic Church, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, on Wednesday, December 16, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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WILLIAM D. HODOR (Age 85)

On Sunday, December 6, 2009 of Riderwood Village, Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Esther (nee Sheranko) Hodor; devoted father of William E. (Valerie) Hodor of Beltsville, MD, Janet (Klaus) Christensen of Sarasota, FL and Louise (William) Dice of Frederick, MD. Beloved brother of Isabel Berardi, Charles Hodor, Dorothy Defede, Nancy Smith, the late Francis Groza, Mary Vetanze and Paul Hodor. Also survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Rd., Silver Spring, MD, Friday, December 11 at 12:30 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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MATILDA T. RAMELLA

“Millie”

On Tuesday, December 8, 2009 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Bernardo Ramella; mother of Judith Hoffman, Janet Higgins, Jay (Joanne) Ramella and Jeff Ramella; grandmother of Christina McGinley (George) Paul, Jason Wood, Nicholas Ramella and Alexandra Ramella; great-grandmother of Sierra Wood, Evan and Matthew Paul; sister of Linwood Thacker and the late Harrison Thacker. 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. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Maryland, Executive Plaza I, 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 600, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.

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MARY ANN CARROLL

On Tuesday, December 8, 2009, of Parkton, MD, passed away at her home. She was born to the late John and Catherine Wildman, March 24, 1942 in Washington, DC. Mary Ann graduated from Academy of the Holy Names High School. She lived in Frederick, MD before moving to Monkton in 1991. Mary Ann was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church and Hayfield”s Country Club. She loved to read and travel the world. She was employed by 1st Mariner Mortgage for the last 14 years. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Carroll; and six children, Michael Looney, Potomac, MD, Mary Beth Norwood, Millers, MD, James Looney, Colorado Springs, CO, Joseph Looney, Pasadena, MD, Lindsay Carroll and Jordan Carroll, of Glen Burnie, MD. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, a sister, Kathy Ann and brother, Johnny. Family and friends will honor Mary Ann’s Life at the family owned Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901 (Valet Parking) on Saturday, December 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 5500 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816 on Monday, December 14 at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, December 21 at 1 p.m. (please assemble at the Administration Building by 12:30 p.m.) In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mary Ann’s name may be made to Breast Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.

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ROBERT EDWARD BAULSIR, SR.

On Tuesday, December 8, 2009, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Ruth E. Baulsir and Hazel Baulsir; father of Robert Baulsir, Jr.; father-in-law of Suzanne Baulsir; grandfather of Brian Miller, Keith Baulsir, and Brett Baulsir. Also survived by one nephew, Al Raley. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, from 3 to 5 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Church of Christ at Manor Woods, 5300 Norbeck Road, Rockville, MD, on Saturday, December 12, at 10 a.m. Private interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society-MD Chapter, 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza III, Suite 100, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.

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CAROL ANN RICHARDS

On Tuesday, December 8, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Ray C. Richards; mother of Michael Richards, Sr., Renee Kelser, Gail Richards, Stacie Roe and the late Diane Ravenscroft; mother-in-law of Michelle Richards, Herb Kelser, Don Roe and Norman Ravenscroft. Also survived by seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. 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. Memorial Mass at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, December 12, at 10 a.m. Inurnment George Washington Cemetery at 12 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice, 11800 Tech Road, Suite 240, Silver Spring, MD 20904.

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MICHAEL BOYD HUDSON

On Sunday, December 6, 2009 of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Elaine Hudson; father of Edward, Laura, Thomas and the late Michael Hudson; grandfather of Brittany, Ariana, Savannah, Zachary, Taylor, Joseph, Laura, David, Lucas and Alexandra. Also survived by his brother Steve. Memorial services will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Friday, December 11 at 1 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, DC Chapter, 2626 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20037.

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