Archive for December, 2009

HELEN MARY OVANDO HOGGARTH (84)

On Monday, December 21, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth G. Hoggarth; mother of Robert L. and Richard R. Hoggarth; grandmother of Tina, Madeline, Spencer and Grace Hoggarth; sister of Leon Ovando and the late Ernest R. Ovando. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Wednesday, December 23 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette”s Church, 72 University Boulevard East, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, December 28 at 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society Montgomery County Unit, 11331 Amherst Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20902.

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FRANCIS V. LaRUFFA, JR.

On Monday, December 21, 2009, of Brookeville, MD. Beloved husband of Nancy M. LaRuffa; father of Anthony LaRuffa, Maria C. LaRuffa and Joanne Phillips; grandfather of Jack, Sam, Laura and Nate Phillips; brother of Paul, John and Peter LaRuffa, Modesta Murphy and Donna DeCarlo. 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. Peter”s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Monday, December 28, at 12 noon. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

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JOHN PIERCE SKILLINGS

On Sunday, December 20, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Beverley M. Skillings; father of Helen M. Wormser, Joanne P. Skillings, Adam J. Skillings and the late Paul A. Skillings; grandfather of Sloane and Samantha; brother of Margaret Meservey and George Skillings. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Capital Chapter, 1800 M Street NW, Suite 750 South, Washington, DC 20036.

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VIRGINIA R. SPITLER (Age 61)

On Saturday, December 19, 2009, of Germantown, MD. Beloved wife of the late Dolan R. Spitler, Sr.; loving daughter of Robert and Anna Riggins; devoted mother of Dolan R. (Amy) Spitler, Jr. and Sheri (Thomas) Gibson; loving grandmother of Michael, Ryan, Hannah, Samantha and Riley; sister of Roberta Livermore, Arlene Shanaberger, Richard Riggins and Deborah Riggins. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Monday, 12 to 1 p.m. where service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association , Memorial and Tribute Processing Ctr., P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

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ANNA MARION de NOBEL

On Saturday, December 19, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Richard W. de Nobel; mother of James R. de Nobel (Tammy), Paula M. Landy (Ronald), Nancy A. La Rosa (Greg) and Laura L. de Nobel; sister of Sally Meder, JoAnn Fohl, Barbara Slanina and the late Joseph Szabo. Also survived by ten grandchildren. Family will receive friends at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Tuesday, December 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Andrew Apostle Catholic Church, Arcola Ave and Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, December 23, at 12 p.m.

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GLADYS CATHERINE SHIFFLETT

On Friday, December 18, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Roy Emory Shifflett; mother of Nancy Carol Reed, Linda Sharon Shifflett and the late William Emory Shifflett; sister of Marvin, Brownie, John and Melvin Patton and the late Clara Mae and Cider. Also survived by five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, December 23 from 10 to 11 a.m., where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Norbeck Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Centers for the Handicapped, 10501 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20903.

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JOSEPH ANTHONY GRIMALDI

On Friday, December 18, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Josephine V. Grimaldi; father of Joanne Marie Grimaldi, Grace Debra Halpin, Paula Jean Reuther and Charles Edward Grimaldi; grandfather of Jenni, Joey, Gina, Jimmy, Johnny, Evan, Skylar and Mia. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle, Arcola Ave and Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, December 23, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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WILLIAM J. PAPOVICH

On Friday, December 18, 2009 of Vienna, VA. Beloved husband of Margaret Papovich; father of William S., Stephen W., James J., and Jennifer Papovich, John G. Sexton and Laura E. Howard; grandfather of Zachary, Adam, Xanthe, Ashley, Caitlin, Alec, Emma, Noelle, Jack, Holly, Harrison and Billie. Also survived by one nephew, Michael Papovich. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, December 26 from 12 to 1 p.m., where service will follow at 1 p.m. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery.

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MARIO DISANDRO

On Friday, December 18, 2009, of Springfield, VA. Beloved husband of Angela DiSandro; brother of Diamante and Antonio DiSandro, Filomena Mastroianni and Anna Stebbing. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Rosary Church, 595 Third Street, NW, Washington, DC, on Tuesday, December 22, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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VERN EDWARD CLARK (Age 55)

On Friday, December 18, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Diana L. Clark; father of Rasheda, Robert, Andrea and Olajuwon; grandfather of Khiry, Jailen, Alexandra, Adrianna and Alleah; brother of Judy and Jeffrey Clark. Also survived by a host of relatives and friends. He was a faithful member of 22 years and a Deacon at Georgia Avenue Baptist Church. Relatives and friends may call at Georgia Avenue Baptist Church, 12525 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, December 28, from 10 to 11 a.m., where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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JOSEPH ANTHONY GRIMALDI

On Friday, December 18, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD.   Beloved husband of Josephine V. Grimaldi; father of Joanne Marie Grimaldi, Grace Debra Halpin, Paula Jean Reuther and Charles Edward Grimaldi; grandfather of Jenni, Joey, Gina, Jimmy, Johnny, Evan, Skylar and Mia.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle, Arcola Ave and Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, December 23, at 10:00 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

MARY ELIZABETH KUNZE

On Tuesday, December 15, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Harry Willie Kunze; mother of Mary Frances (Tom) Mitchell, Patti (Bob) Alexander, Shawn (Tom) Tyree, Harry (Karen) Kunze, Robert (Claudia) Kunze, Larry (Renee) Kunze, Vic (Cyndi) Kunze, Anthony (Sue) Kunze and Eric Kunze; grandmother of Kelly, Tracy, Kim, Crystal, Harry, Val, Trisha, Jennifer, Ryan, Mary, Christopher, Timmy, Melinda, Scott, Daniel, Adam, Brittney, David, Jake, Joe, Haley, Jon, Savannah, Zac; sister of Pat (Stan) Tinsley and Ann (Terry) Turpin. Also survived by eight great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD on Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, December 18 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Camillus Church.

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INEZ FRENCH RYAN (Age 85)

On Monday, December 14, 2009, of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of the late Philip A. Ryan; cherished mother of Thomas M. (Annemarie) Ryan, Mary Ryan (Patrick) Dean, Rev. William A. Ryan, Rev. Peter F. Ryan S.J., Philip A. “Jay” (Sara) Ryan, Jr., Stephen G. (Sandra) Ryan, Susanna Ryan (Joseph) Corbo and Frank E. (Eileen) Ryan; loving grandmother of 22 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; loving sister of Frank E. (Margaret) French, Jr. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, 9705 Summit Ave., Kensington, MD 20895 on Saturday, December 19, at 11 a.m. SERVICES POSTPONED–PLEASE CALL 301-593-9500 FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Togo Mission, P.O. Box 130, Gaithersburg, MD 20884-0130.

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CAROLYN CASEY McCARTY (Age 83)

On Monday, December 14, 2009 of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife for 61 years of John E. “Jack” McCarty; devoted mother of Colleen, John (Anna), Maureen, Kathleen, Brian (Peggy) and Tim (Paula) McCarty; loving grandmother of Adrianne, John, Tom, Justin, Lauren, Mary Caroline, Danny, Patrick, Mary Margaret and John; great-grandmother of Noah; cherished sister and best friend Claire Kirchner (Jim); also survived by two brothers, Paul and Robert Casey; many nieces and nephews. Carolyn was one of the founding members of Holy Cross Church, Garrett Park, MD; a member and officer of the Sodality Women’s Club and member of AOH. Her true passion was the family vacation at Moody Beach, Maine. Friends will be welcomed at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Cross Church Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD 20896.

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CHARLES EDWARD GANLEY, SR.

On Sunday, December 13, 2009, of Mt. Pleasant, SC. Beloved husband of Helen Graham-Ganley and the late Esther M. Ganley; father of Michael J. (Bev) Ganley, Louise C. (Richard) Czwartacki, Mary M. (Robert) Walter and Charles E. (Carly) Ganley, Jr.; brother of Robert Ganley, Sr. and Sr. Estellyn Ganley, C.S.J.; grandfather of Kelley, Patrick, Kevin, Tracie, Amy, Andrew and Stephen. Also survived by ten great-grandchildren. He is also survived by Helen”s children, Sandra (Fred) Feizollahi, Michael (Susan) Darnall, Ken (Debby) Darnall, Patricia Darnall and Pamela Patrick, her grandchildren, Zaneh, Farah, Fred, Melissa, Megan, Crystal, Nicole, Kristen, Brittany, Amanda, David, Nathan, Christian, Noah and her 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 Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, December 18, at 11 a.m. Interment is private. Memorial contributions may be made to Former Special Agents of the FBI Foundation, Scholarship, P.O. Box 1027, Quantico, VA 22134-1027.

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