Archive for May, 2010

VERNA C. ETHRIDGE

On Monday, May 24, 2010, of Olney, MD. Beloved wife of the late Linworth H. Ethridge; mother of Janet Risseeuw and Paul H. Ethridge; grandmother of Scott and Stephen Risseeuw, Brett, Ryan and Lane Ethridge; sister of Mabel Butler. Also survived by three great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 South Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, May 28, at 10 am. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to “MGH Health Foundation”, 18101 Prince Phillip Drive, Olney, MD 20832 to support volunteers at Montgomery General Hospital.

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EDWARD C. DORSIE (Age 89)

On Monday, May 24, 2010, of Olney, MD. Beloved husband of the late Theresa Marie Dorsie; father of Edward (Denise Rahmoeller) Dorsie and Mary Ann (Brendan T.) Melody; grandfather of Diana and E.J. Dorsie and Thomas, Sean and Matthew Melody. 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), Friday, May 28, 2010, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck and Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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WALTER E. SHOEMAKER, JR.

On Monday, May 24, 2010, of Fort Myers, FL and formerly of Adelphi, MD. Beloved husband of Mary E. Shoemaker and the late Betty Jane Witte Shoemaker; father of Denny and Michael (Jeanne) Shoemaker; grandfather of Sarah Shoemaker and Edward Lee Carey; brother of Philip (Priscilla) Shoemaker, Virginia Worsham and Thelma Murphy. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, June 4 from 10 to 11 a.m. with memorial service at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association in Maryland, 211 East Lombard Street, #109, Baltimore, MD 21202.

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EDWIN MAURICIO RUIZ

On Saturday, May 22, 2010, of Brookeville, MD. Beloved husband of Lorena Ruiz; father of Edwin Mauricio Ruiz, Jr.; son of Jose and Luisa Ruiz; brother of Henry, Maribel and Hever Ruiz. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Viers Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Friday, May 28, 2010 at 10:00 AM. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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WILLIAM J. MACKER (Age 85)

On Saturday, May 22, 2010, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Patricia F. Macker; father of Ann Marie Macker, John (Nancy) Macker, Margaret (Wayne) Jaquith, Mary Kay (Mark) Gillespie, Patricia (John) Winter, William Macker, Joseph (Sandra) Macker; brother of Evelyn Macker and the late Harold, Sarah, Katherine and Carrie. Also survived by 19 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Bill was a WW II Veteran who landed on Omaha Beach the morning of June 6, 1944 (D-Day), served in 5 major campaigns, and received the Presidential Unit Citation. He worked for PEPCO, retiring after 39 years of service. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, on Thursday, May 27, at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Mother Teresa’s Gift of Peace, 2800 Otis St., N.E., Washington, DC 20015 or to Alzheimer’s Assoc., National Capital Area, 3701 Pender Dr., Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030.

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CATHERINE VIRGINIA DiFRANCIS (nee Crossfield) (Age 92)

On Thursday, May 20, 2010, recently of Lewes, DE, formerly of Leisure World, Silver Spring, Maryland and a native Washingtonian. Beloved wife of the late Ernest V. Di Francis; mother of Donna Repass (Lee) and Virginia McDowell (John); grandmother of Donna Krajewski (Bob), Michael Minard (Sandi), Philip Repass (Nicole), Thomas Minard, David Repass (Jody), Gregory Minard (Kelly), Shawn McDowell (Jen) and the late Kristen V. Repass. Also survived by 13 great-grandchildren. Virginia graduated from Eastern High School and was a member of Theta Pi Sorority. After retiring from the Navy Yard in Washington, DC, she worked as a secretary for Dr. Halpern in Rockville, Maryland. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother who loved to spend time with her family and friends. She had been an avid golfer and loved playing cards with her friends and family. She was a devoted member of the Interfaith Chapel at Leisure World and was a former member of 9th Street Christian Church and National City Christian Church in Washington, DC. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the Interfaith Chapel in Leisure World, 3680 South Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Thursday, May 27 at 11 a.m. Interment Norbeck Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kristen Repass Memorial Scholarship Fund at Sherwood High School, 300 Olney-Sandy Spring Rd. Sandy Spring, MD 20860.

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JEAN LUCAS SHAMANSKI

On Thursday, May 20, 2010, of Rockville, MD. She was a 1957 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School, Mt. Carmel, PA and was Payroll Manager with BAE Systems in Rockville, MD prior to her retirement in 2005. Mrs. Shamanski is survived by four children and three grandchildren, Carol Apple (Tom), Fay Shamanski (Mike), Walter Shamanski (Noreen) and Sally Howes also granddaughter, Rene” Foster and grandsons, Jesse and Aaron Apple. She is also survived by two sisters and one brother, Joan Johnson (Ray) of Vienna, VA, Catherine Darrup (Jim) of Mt. Carmel, PA and Robert Lucas (Christine) of Kulpmont, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick who passed away in 1995 and her parents, Joseph and Thelma Lucas. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, May 24, from 7 to 9 p.m., where service will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude Children”s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, Wheaton Rescue Squad, Wheaton, MD or MC4A Scholarship Fund, Mt. Carmel, PA.

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THOMAS H. MILSTEAD

On Wednesday, May 19, 2010 of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved brother of Shirley Wolz and Joan Bettendorf. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 3820 Aspen Hill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , 1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 730, Washington, DC 20009.

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KWOK LUEN LEE

On Wednesday, May 19, 2010 of Wheaton, MD. Beloved husband of Patsy Lee; father of Brian and Matthew Lee. Relatives and friends may call at St. Catherine Laboure, Viers Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD Monday, May 24, 2010, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Washington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Catherine Laboure Church, 11801 Claridge Road, Wheaton MD 20902.

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IDA D. FERRANTE

On Wednesday, May 19, 2010, of Wheaton, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Ferrante; mother of Victor Ferrante, Santa Ottens and Irene Ferrante; grandmother of Brian Ottens, Karin Prangley, Victoria Ferrante, Olivia Ferrante and Erin Wall. Relatives and friends may call at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Rd. on Monday, May 24 from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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JOSEPH E. DOWLING “YaYa”

On Wednesday, May 19, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD formerly of Adelphi, MD. Beloved husband of Dolores Dowling; father of Joseph E. Dowling (Susan), Debora Grooms (Dave), Gemma Moren (Robin) and Robert Dowling (Carina); grandfather of Patrick, Michael, Caitlin, Joseph IV, Christine and Erin; great grandfather of Maggie and Molly. 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), Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, May 24, 2010 at 10 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to HEROES, Inc., P.O. Box 1860, Washington, DC 20013.

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RITA LUCIA D’ORAZIO

On Wednesday, May 19, 2010, originally from Isola, D’Elba, Tuscany and longtime resident of Brookland, D.C. Beloved wife of the late Adelmo D’Orazio; and loving mother of Anna Felicia D’Orazio. Relatives and friends may call at St. Anthony’s Church, 12th and Monroe Streets, N.E. Washington, DC on Saturday, May 22 from 9:30 to 10 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Private Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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DANIEL R. HALSEY

On Monday, May 17, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Dean Halsey; father of Carolyn Halsey and Daniel (Tammy) Halsey, Jr., Ronald (Ruth) Whetzel, Jr.; son of Ethel Halsey; brother of Charles Halsey and Lorene Presley. Also survived by several grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Relatives and friends may call at Sligo Baptist Church, 1610 Dennis Ave., Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, May 22, from 10 to 11 a.m. with Memorial Service at 11 a.m. Interment Private.

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ELEANORA B. FRITTS (nee Polito)

On Monday, May 17, 2010, of Washington, DC. Daughter of the late Frank and Alice Polito; wife of Roy Fritts Jr.; mother of Barbara F. Allem (Johnny W.), Roy A. Fritts (Paula Moats), Ron E. Fritts(Carol Penn), and her virtual daughter, Karen Pedone; sister of Dorothy Caldwell, Rebecca McMurray, and the late Anthony Polito, Frances Nevan, and Thomas Polito. Also survived by six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and 16 nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at THE WASHINGTON HOME (Garden Room), 3720 Upton St., NW, Washington, DC 20016 on Saturday, June 5, from 1 p.m. until time of memorial service at 2 p.m., onsite and street parking available. Private interment at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer”s Association of National Capital Area, 3701 Pender Dr., Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030.

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DOROTHY ELIZABETH ALLEN CAREY

On Saturday, May 15, 2010, of Brookeville, MD. Beloved wife of the late David H. Carey; mother of Diane Carey-Schmitz and her husband, Marion, and William N. Carey and his wife, Jacquelyn; grandmother of Maura Schmitz and Rachel and David Carey. She is also survived by other relatives and dear friends. A Funeral Service will be held at St. John Episcopal Church, 3427 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney, MD, on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20950.

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