JANE M. WILLIAMS
On Saturday, November 13, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Williams; mother of Rob (Mary) Williams; grandmother of Lauren Williams; sister of Roberta Dubbs. Memorial Service at St. John Episcopal Church, 3427 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney, MD on Tuesday, November 23, 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Parkinson Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305.
JANE M. WILLIAMS
On Saturday, November 13, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Williams; mother of Rob (Mary) Williams; grandmother of Lauren Williams; sister of Roberta Dubbs. Memorial Service at St. John Episcopal Church, 3427 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney, MD on Tuesday, November 23, 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Parkinson Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305.
JOHN TIMOTHY HOLT
“Tim”
On Friday, November 12, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Patricia McCarthy Holt; father of Kathryn Holt (Jack) Snyder and John Timothy Holt, Jr.; son of the late Duane and Tom Holt; brother of Felix Thomas (Nancy) III, Jeremy K. (Kim) and Kevin D. (Margie) Holt; son-in-law of Bonnie McCarthy; brother-in-law of Dale (Brian) Cummings, Maureen (Aziz) Mahfoudi, and Virginia (Roger) Clark. 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., where funeral service will be held on Monday, November 22 at 9 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fisher House Foundation, 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850.
HAZEL MARION PARKS (Age 89)
On Friday, November 12, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Parks; mother of Maggie Eileen Booker, John Austin Booker Jr. (Ava), Clyde Anita Booker Prout, Hazel Denise Parks (Franklin) and Clifford David Parks (Karen); grandmother of Nicole Taborn (Kenneth), Errol Alderman, D. Monique Pullian, Clifford D. Parks, Jr., Collin D. Parks and the late Archie E. Childs. Also survived by two great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at National Lutheran Home Chapel, 9701 Veirs Dr., Rockville, MD. Wednesday, November 17, 10:30 to 11 a.m. where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to National Lutheran Home.
WILLIAM T. KIRKLAND
On Thursday, November 11, 2010, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Kirkland; uncle of Mike (Barb) and Susan Kirkland and Ann (Ted) Pulley; cousin of Geary Fisher. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave. and Cable Drive, Kensington, MD, on Tuesday, November 16, from 10 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite #100, Rockville, MD 20850.
LeROY REINBURG, JR.
Capt., U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.)
On Wednesday, November 10, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Marie Yates Reinburg and the late Marjorie Reinburg; father of Virginia Reinburg, Molly (Jim) Smith, Claire (Daniel) Reinburg, LeRoy (Connie) Reinburg, Mary K. Reinburg and the late Anora Reinburg Robbins; grandfather of 11, great-grandfather of 10 and great-great-grandfather of two. Also survived by the loving family of Marie; five children, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Monday, 2 to 4 p.m. and at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fisher House Foundation, 1401 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852.
MARY “Stell” STRINGER
On Tuesday, November 9, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD and Jupiter, FL. Beloved wife of John Stringer; mother of Glo, Bill and Bob Sessums. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, November 12 from 10:30 to 11 a.m, where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Montgomery County, 14645 Rothgeb Drive, Rockville, MD 20850.
SARAH A. SALAMONE
On Monday, November 8, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Anthony J. Salamone; mother of Daniel Salamone, Joann Oleske, Harry and Dennis Salamone; grandmother of Mianna Salamone Coyner, Dawn Baker, Michael and Jennifer Salamone; great-grandmother of Lennon and Kellan King, and Kaitlyn Baker. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck and Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD on Friday, November 12, at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
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JOSEPHINE V. GRIMALDI
On Monday, November 8, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Grimaldi; mother of Joanne Marie Grimaldi, Grace Debra Halpin, Paula Jean Reuther and Charles Edward Grimaldi; grandmother of Jay, Jenni, Joey, Gina, Jimmy, Johnny, Evan, Skylar and Mia; sister of Vivian Sierer and Dominic Totaro. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Thursday, 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD on Friday, November 12 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
FRANK A. CAFLISCH
Frank A. Caflisch, 92, died on November 7, 2010 in his home, where he had lived since 1952. Beloved husband for almost 60 years of the late Marion S. Caflisch; cherished father of John Stephen (Buffy) Caflisch of Chevy Chase, MD and daughter Carol Lynn (Tim Smith) Caflisch of Berkeley Springs, WV; loving grandfather to Jane Marie Caflisch of New York, NY and Timothy Stephen Caflisch of San Francisco, CA. Also survived by his sister-in-law, Frances Stambaugh and many others whose lives he enriched and who enriched his life, including his extended family, his neighbors and the members of Christ Congregational Church.
Born on a dairy farm in Baraboo, Wisconsin on June 21, 1918, he was a World War II veteran who served in the 101st Airborne Division, jumping behind German lines in Holland and fighting in the successful defense of Bastogne, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Bronze Star, among other honors. He received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from George Washington University and worked for the National Archives and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, retiring after 35 years of service.
Mr. Caflisch was a cubmaster and assistant scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts. He and his wife were active in the civil rights movement. In the 1960s and 1970s he and his wife founded and led a class for young married couples at Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, where he was a deacon. He later was a deacon and mentor to young men at Christ Congregational Church, where he was active until his death. His greatest joys were his family and friends, especially children. He enjoyed reading, gardening, sketching, poetry, and collecting western pewter figures and playing the role of grandfather to many neighborhood children.
The family will receive relatives and friends at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 2 to 5 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Christ Congregational Church UCC, 9525 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901 on Saturday December 18 at 3 p.m. Private inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium. Share memories online at washingtonpost.com/obituaries.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Congregational Church; For Love of Children, 1763 Columbia Road NW, First Floor, Washington, DC 20009-2834; or National Parks Conservation Association, 1300 19th Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036.
JULIA MARIA PRICCI
On Sunday, November 7, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Pricci; mother of John C. (Gloria) Pricci and MaryLou (Peter) Pepe; grandmother of Louis, Joseph and Peter Pepe, Jr. and Catherine Pricci. 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. Michael’s Church, 805 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, November 15, 2010 at 10 a.m. Interment Fort LIncoln Cemetery.
ROSE ANN MASUCCI
On Friday, November 5, 2010, of Garrett Park, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert M. Masucci, Sr.; cherished mother of Cynthia Kratz (Peter), Elaine Martin (John), Loretta Bonner (Ray) and Robert Masucci (Iris); devoted grandmother of Peter and Anthony Kratz and Cynthia Kratz Lauta, John, Matthew and Ann Marie Martin, Maria, Christina, Julia, Luke and Nicole Bonner, Stella and Dante Masucci. Also survived by three great-grandchildren, three brothers, four sisters, many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD 20896 on Monday from 4:30 to 8 p.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 9 at 10 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Social Concerns Committee, c/o Holy Cross Church or to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 10920 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 1600, Kensington, MD 20895-1600.
EILEEN L. KELLY
On Friday, November 5, 2010 of Silver Spring, formerly of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved wife of Patrick F. Kelly; mother of Michael (Sue) Kelly, Kevin (June) Kelly, Sean (Esther) Kelly, Patrick (Missy) Kelly, Colleen (Cliff) Sweet, and the late Eileen Kelly; sister of Thomas “Gene” O’Brien and Mary Paschkes. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Jerome’s Church, 5205 43rd Avenue, Hyattsville, MD on Friday, November 12 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22036.
ALFRA T. CRAWFORD
On Thursday, November 4, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Dewey B. Crawford; loving mother of Jo Carolyn Lott, Eunice Phillips, Thomas Crawford, Marilyn Davis and Rickey Crawford; sister of Mary Wesley, Proxie Collins, Eula Montgomery and the late Rev. Nathan Walker, Jr. and Thomas Lane Walker. Also survived by seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a host of loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, 9727 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910, on Friday, November 12, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. where Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hills Baptist Church.
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RALPH NIGRO
On Thursday, November 4, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Nancy Ellen Nigro; father of Diane Croessmann, Carol A., Ralph M., Michael V. and Thomas P. Nigro; grandfather of Sarah, Rachel, Lauren, Nicholas, Jenna, Michael, Ellen, Luke, Alaina, Natalie, Vienna, Giuliana, and Andrea. Relatives and friends may call at Resurrection Church, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD on Friday, November 12 from 10 to 11 a.m., with Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Hospice, 11800 Tech Road, Suite 240, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
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