NICHOLAS PILIPOVICH
On Friday, April 23, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Nellie Pilipovich; brother of Kathryn Malinkovich of Cleveland, OH. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, April 29, 2010, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. where services will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Washington National Cemetery.
GRETCHEN C. SHARPE
On Friday, April 23, 2010, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late William C. Sharpe; mother of Michael W. Sharpe of McCormick, SC, Robert C. Sharpe and wife Linda of Springfield, IL and Judy Lim-Sharpe and husband Ray of Silver Spring, MD. Also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. There will be a private service for family members in the future, prior to entombment in Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium with her husband William C. Sharpe. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., P.O. Box 222, Kensington, MD 20895.
VIRGINIA LEE HEADLEY
On Thursday, April 22, 2010 of Washington, DC. Beloved mother of Nanu Kiam, Kenneth Headley, Kearik Sunev, Donna Moody, John Scott, James Scott, Karen Hill, Annette Headley, Eva Headley and the late Joanne Scott. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, many loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at St. Francis de Sales, 2021 Rhode Island Ave., NE, Washington, DC, on Friday April 30, 2010, from 10 to 11 a.m., where the Memorial Mass will follow at 11 a.m. Repast to follow. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle St., NW, Washington, DC 20016.
CECELIA LARUE JONES
On Thursday, April 22, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert H. Jones, Sr.; devoted mother of Cynthia Cecelia Jones, Carol A. Jones and Robert H. Jones, Jr.; sister of the late DeLos Fulwylie, Jr.; grandmother of Talya N. Blazia and Kahlil Blazia; great-grandmother of Dyson I. Blazia and Javere A. Blazia. Memorial Service at Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 South Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 1 p.m. Interment private.
OPAL ELIZABETH BLACK (Smith)
On Wednesday, April 21, 2010, Opal Elizabeth “Beth” Black of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Rev. David Black; mother of Kay (Clay) Brooke, Donald Black and David Black; grandmother of Scott (Angie) Brooke and Tiffany (Jan) Patterson. Also survived by five great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, April 30, 2010, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 10 a.m. Please assemble at the Administration Building at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Support Services (CSS), 9875 Comprint Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 or to St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 3820 Aspen Hill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906.
ROBERT MICHAEL GLUCKSMAN (Age 85)
On Tuesday, April 20, 2010 of Bethesda, MD after a long illness. Beloved husband of Suzanne H. Glucksman; father of Robert B. Glucksman (Sandy Ngow) of Hong Kong, Suzy B. Glucksman (Montague Demment) of Washington, DC and Judy Moog (Peter) of Maplewood, NJ. Also survived by four grandchildren, Haley Moog, Nicole Glucksman, Carter Moog and Alexandra Glucksman. Private interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Save the Children, 54 Wilton Rd., Westport, CT 06880.
LISA MARI VAN LEER (Age 49)
On Tuesday, April 20, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Scott D. Van Leer; daughter of Nathan and Lois Simon. Also survived by many friends and family. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, April 29, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service on Friday, April 30 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
EILEEN OWENS PARKER (Age 86)
On Tuesday, April 20, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Patrick M. Parker; mother of Kathleen Scutt, Michael, Kevin, Terrence (JoAnn), Timothy, Belinda Raminhos (Miguel) and Moira Parker; sister of Emmet D. Owens, Dermot M. Owens, James K. Owens and the late Joseph E. Owens and John P. Owens. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, April 23, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to S.O.M.E., 71 O St., NW, Washington, DC 20001, Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice, 11800 Tech Rd., Suite 240, Silver Spring, MD 20904 or Whitman-Walker Clinic Development Office, 1407 S St., NW, Washington, DC 20009.
JULIA DITTO (Age 89)
On Monday, April 19, 2010, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late James C. Ditto; mother of James L. (Carol E.) Ditto, and Janice D. (Larry I. ) Schwartz; grandmother of Lisa D. Reiner, Jason L., Cara L. Ditto and Jaime S. Stevenson; sister of Dayton L. Dawson. Also survived by nine great-grandchildren. Memorial Service at Marvin Memorial United Methodist Church, 33 University Blvd., East, Silver Spring, MD on Thursday, April 22, at 11:30 a.m. Interment Private. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society , Montgomery County Unit, 11331 Amherst Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902.
MARY ANN WYNNE-MUIR
“Micki”
Peacefully on Saturday, April 17, 2010, of Indialantic, FL, formerly of Silver Spring and Annapolis, MD. Beloved wife of the late Richard Wynne and George Muir; loving mother of Karen Wynne (Randy) Campanale; Richard Wynne, James (Mary) Wynne and John (Pamela) Wynne; sister of Margaret Baggott, Diane Schwartz and Michael Carta. Also survived by nine grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, April 22, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation, 8330 Ward Parkway, Suite 510, Kansas City, MO 64114-2000.
MARYANN SULLIVAN
On Saturday, April 17, 2010, of Gaithersburg, MD. She is survived by her son, Kenneth; a granddaughter, Sierra Suzanne; a step- grandson, Randy Daniel; a beloved uncle, Edward; cousins, James, Margaret, Theresa, Stephen, Barbara, and Karen. Also survived by numerous friends and neighbors. A Mass will be offered at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, Summit & Frederick Avenues, Gaithersburg, MD, on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment George Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Dove House, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster, MD 21157.
EDWARD JOSEPH POHUTSKY
On Saturday, April 17, 2010, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Rita Pohutsky; father of George Pohutsky; grandfather of George W. and Sam Pohutsky; brother of Stanley Pohutsky, Helen McKneely, the late Walter, John and Chester Pohutsky. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside service and interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 10:30 am.
MICHAEL JOSEPH RYAN (Age 95)
On Friday, April 16, 2010, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Rachel Hayden Ryan; son of the late Michael J. and Mary C. Ryan; brother of the late John, Kevin, Donald and Mary Ryan; father of Hugh Frederick (Kathleen) Vivian, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth (Gary) Mathewson; grandfather of Hugh Frederick “Tripp” Vivian III, Melissa Vivian (William Reid) Mathewson, Amanda Catherine Mathewson, Michael Patrick Vivian, and Daniel Ryan Mathewson; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, April 21, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave. & Cable Drive, Kensington, MD, on Thursday, April 22, at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary of the Mills Cemetery, Laurel, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 807 Maine St. SW, Washington, DC 20027.
PATRICIA L. GANNON
On Friday, April 16, 2010, of Washington, DC. Beloved sister of Anne Gannon Gallagher, Catherine Gannon Lavins, Bernadette Gannon Judge and Martha E. Gannon; sister-in-law of Mary F. Gannon and Marion Gannon; daughter of the late Joseph C. and Edith M. Gannon; sister of the late Gilbert E., George J., Joseph C. Jr. and Paul F. Gannon. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, April 19, 2010, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by her nephew Fr. George J. Gannon at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, DC. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart of Mary Parish, Attn: Fr. George J. Gannon, 6727 Duluth Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21222
IRMA CALDERON CAMPOS (Age 80)
On Thursday, April 15, 2010 of Fairfax, VA, formerly of Takoma Park, MD. Beloved wife of the late Israel S. Campos; mother of Bernie (Hugh) McGillicuddy, Antonio De Campos, John (Kathleen) De Campos and Sarah (Jamal) Dajani; sister of Ida Cordova, Alicia Miranda, Augustina Glick and Jorge Rivera. Also survived by 16 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, New Hampshire and Larch Avenues, Takoma Park, MD on Monday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
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500 University Blvd. West
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Phone: 301.593.9500