DOROTHY JEANNE MACEIRA
On Saturday, October 16, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved mother of Mark J. (Emily C.) Maceira; grandmother of Justin T. Maceira; aunt of Kenneth and William Arey and Shirley Bogardus. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, October 22, 12 to 1 p.m. where funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
ROSE ELIZABETH SPADACINO
On Friday, October 15, 2010, of Walkersville, MD. A long time parishioner of Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church, joined her father Paul, mother Carrie, brothers Ralph and Paul and sister Carolyn in eternal rest with the Lord. Beloved sister of George L. (Anastasia) of Walkersville, MD. Also survived by twelve nieces and nephews and seventeen great-nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony’s Church, 12th & Monroe Streets, NE, Washington, DC, on Wednesday, October 20, at 10 a.m Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
ROMUALD GERARD PATRICK RUSSIN
On Thursday, October 14, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of Marjorie Russin and the late George Russin; brother of Rondalyn (William F, II) Hickey, Darla (Steve) Schmitt, Dr. Darius (Julia) Russin, Dorinda Galbraith, Kateri (Michael) Broderick, Robert (Carol) Russin and the late Damian Russin and Michael Stephen Breedlove; uncle of Chief Kenneth Russin, William F. Hickey III, Shane Hickey, Derek Schmitt, Della Schmitt, Krystal Russin, Lindsay Galbraith, Adam Galbraith, Jessica Smetzer, Michael Mayer, Stefanye Mayer, Danny Broderick, Bernadette Maskey, Patrick Broderick, Kaylee Broderick, Joshua Russin, Sonny Russin, Danielle Russin, Marife Callao Lino, and Mariana Russin; great-uncle of Kayla Russin, Zackary Russin, Dylan Russin, Arianna Dotson, Haylee Smetzer, Leah Mathews, and Caden Maskey. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 21, at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
VIVIAN OLEAN BLANKENSHIP (Age 84)
On Thursday, October 14, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Riley Blankenship; devoted mother of Elaine (Robert) Finnin. Predeceased by three sisters. Life member of Takoma Park Presbyterian Church and O.E.S. Chapter 66. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m., where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 19, at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.
BETTY AILEEN CONWAY
On Thursday, October 14, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Charles D. Conway, II; mother of Thomas William, John Christopher and the late Charles D. Conway, III; grandmother of Shawn C. and Sarah E. Conway; sister of William F. Wilkinson, III; mother-in-law of Robin P. and Bonnie J. Conway; sister-in-law of Patricia L. Wilkinson; aunt of William F., IV and Charles J. Wilkinson. Relatives and friends may call at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 818 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901, on Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Funeral service will also be held at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church on Monday, October 18, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Episcopal Church at the above address or the American Heart Association, Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
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MARIE SUGRUE PROBEY
On Wednesday, October 13, 2010, of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Probey; mother of Christopher T. Probey, Michele P. (Pete) Powell, Stephen R. (Nancy) Probey and Lisa P. (Robert) McCarl; grandmother of Kristen, Deborah Ashley, Kelly, Joshua, John “J.T.”, Alexandra, Samantha, Ashley and Matthew; great-grandmother of Benjamin, Bradley, Aubrey and Joshua; sister of the late Patrick B. Sugrue, Sr.; sister-in-law of Joan Ermer and Ann Butler. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Memorial service at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, October 19, at 1 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children”s Research Hospital, 501 St.Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
MARY McCORMICK CREAN
Passed away Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at the age of 85. Born Dec. 1, 1924, to Alice (Monck) and Ambrose McCormick in Phila., PA, Mary was the oldest of seven children. She was a wonderful mother and dedicated sister, aunt, grand mother and friend. Her devotion and love for her family will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas F. Crean, Mary is survived by her daughter, Maryangela Glasgow; her sisters, Alice and Ann McCormick; lifetime companion Joseph Hassett; three grand children, Andrew and his wife Jennifer, Justin and his wife Megan, and Meghan Glasgow; and six loving great-grand children. Viewing to be held at St. Anthony of Padua, 259 Forest Ave., Ambler, PA, Wed., Oct. 20, at 9:30A.M., Requiem Mass to follow at 10:30A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Memorial contributions may be made to The Pink Sisters, Convent of Divine Love, 2212 Green St., Phila., PA 19130.
AMY CLARKE ELLIS (Age 100)
On Tuesday, October 12, 2010, of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of the late CDR. Burton T. Ellis, USNR; mother of Clarke N. Ellis; grandmother of Philip, George and Stephen Ellis; great-grandmother of Alexander, Stephanie, and Erik Ellis. Funeral Service at Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church, 10123 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, MD, on Saturday, October 16, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, CA. Memorial contributions may be made to Salesian Missions, 2 Lefevre Lane, New Rochelle, NY 10801.
ANNE MARIE VEIHMEYER
On Monday, October 11, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved sister of Edward B. Veihmeyer and the late Francis X. Veihmeyer; sister-in-law of Margaret Veihmeyer and the late June Veihmeyer. Also survived by three generations of nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, October 16, beginning at 10 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, Washington, DC. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to The Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Rd., NE, Washington, DC 20017
ADAM JOSEPH HOSINSKI
Suddenly on Sunday, October 10, 2010 of Silver Spring, Md. Beloved son of Gloria L. and John A. Hosinski; brother of Angelina A. (Jason) McDermott; grandson of Alice Hosinski. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends may call at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Avenue and Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD on Thursday, from 6 to 9 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , Montgomery County Unit, 11331 Amherst Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902.
RORY JOSEPH WEICHBROD (Age 26)
Tragically on Sunday, October 10, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of Kathleen Gallagher Weichbrod and Robert H. Weichbrod; brother of Gretchen Maureen Weichbrod, Erin Weichbrod Carrillo (Raul) and Luke Colin Weichbrod; grandson of Mary C. Gallagher. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends may call at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd., East, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, 6 to 9 p.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 16 at 11 a.m. Interment Private. Memorial contributions may be made to M.A.D.D., 10440 Shaker Drive #207, Columbia, MD 21046 or The Benedictine Sisters St. Scholastica Monastery, 1001 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811.
REGINA ELIZABETH FLAHERTY (Age 90)
On Sunday, October 10, 2010, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Paul V. Flaherty; mother of Paul V. Flaherty, Jr. (Judy) and Bob Flaherty (Marge); grandmother of Dawn Flaherty, Paul V. Flaherty, III, April Compton and Stacie Nolan; sister of Eunice Jackson. Also survived by seven great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, October 16, from 10 to 11 a.m. where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment private at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association of Maryland, Executive Plaza I, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.
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500 University Blvd. West
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Phone: 301.593.9500