Archive for December, 2010

JOSEPH FRANCIS DAVIS, SR.

On Monday, December 13, 2010 of Laurens, SC and formerly of Bethesda, MD. Beloved father of Joseph F. (Amelia) Davis, Jr. and Bernadette Marie (Lee) Nazal; grandfather of Nico, Julianna and Samantha; brother of Mary Rose Burgess, Jean Riaford, Richard, Michael and Brian Davis. 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 The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Western Avenue at Quesada Street, NW, Washington, DC on Saturday, December 18 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.

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On Monday, December 13, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Ft. Meyers, FL and Ft. Wayne, IN. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Guidrey; mother of JoAnn G. Aulick and Robert M. Guidrey; grandmother of Joanna Smith, Adam Aulick, Breton Aulick, Renee Butler, Megan Guidrey, Lindsey Guidrey and Shelley Guidrey; and six great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck and Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at 3 p.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, January 7. Memorial contributions may be made to Mayo Clinic at www.MayoClinic.org.

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IRENE C. MORELLI

On Sunday, December 12, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Original recipient of the Legacy Award at Holy Cross Hospital for her contributions to the OB-GYN department, a career dedicated teacher of nursing and life-long instructor, mentor and practitioner of the healing arts nationally and internationally. Beloved aunt of J. Robert McLaughlin of West Roxbury, MA; great aunt of Lauren McLaughlin of Sidney, Australia and Mark McLaughlin of Hainesport, MA; close friend of Paula Goettelmann, C.S.C. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Ave.,Garrett Park, MD, on Friday, December 17 at 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury, MA. Memorial contributions may be made to Therapeutic Touch International Association, Inc., PO Box 419, Craryville, NY 12521 or Healing Touch International, Inc., 12477 W. Cedar Dr., #206, Lakewood, CO 80228 or Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice, 11800 Tech Rd., #240, Silver Spring, MD 20904.

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WILLIAM JACOB BAUER (Age 67)

On Sunday, December 12, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Father of Tracey L. Conway; grandfather of Jessica and Nicole Conway; brother of John Bauer, Louise Galloway, Robert Bauer, Evelyn Zeller and the late James, Paul and David Bauer; loving companion of Mary Lutz. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, December 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. Interment private.

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VICTORIA B. BOWEN

On Sunday, December 12, 2010, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Francis L. Bowen; mother of Catherine (Maurice William) Kennedy, Anne (John A., III) Harper, Martha (David) Howes, Joan (Bernie) Dunn and Judith (Bruce A., Jr.) Bruchey; grandmother of John, Bo and Patrick Harper, Sean and Vicki Loman and Trey, Ryan and Chrissy Bruchey; great-grandmother of Zoey, Zariel and Logan Harper. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 A.C. Skinner Pkwy, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or Susan G. Komen for the Cure , P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265.

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MARY B. WEINELT

On Sunday, December 12, 2010, of Frederick, MD, formerly of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Fred G. Cromer and Leo M. Weinelt; mother of the late Patricia C. Stoner; grandmother of Susan M. Redwine, Robin D. Blumgart, and Mark T. Stoner; great-grandmother of Michael and Kristen Redwine, Christopher, Valerie, and Gus Stoner, and Eric Blumgart. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. where funeral service will be held, Monday, December 20, at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, 1900 Beechwood Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20783 or Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Ave, Frederick, MD 21701.

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RUTH WELLINGTON MATHIAS

On Saturday, December 11, 2010, of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of the late Judge Joseph M. Mathias; mother of Mark Mathias, Marcia Wilson and Marilyn Mathias; grandmother of Theo Nowlin and Olivia Nowlin. Also survived by her sister Lois McClain. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, December 15, from 10 to 11 a.m.; where the funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jubilee Association of MD, 10408 Montgomery Ave., Kensington, MD 20895.

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RITA S. DeCAMP

On Saturday, December 11, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Paul W. DeCamp, Sr.; mother of Susan M. DeCamp, Mary DeCamp Cuthbertson, Dr. Ann E. DeCamp, Paul W. DeCamp, Jr., John M. DeCamp, Karen M. DeCamp, Joseph S. DeCamp, James L. DeCamp; sister of Dorothy Sweeting. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20904, on Saturday, December 18 at 2 p.m. Entombment Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium on Monday, April 11, 2011 at 2 p.m. Please meet at the Administration Building by 1:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

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HERBERT L. ZINCKE

On Saturday, December 11, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Maudenya B. Zincke; stepfather of Joe T. Dollar; grandfather of James, Alison, Paul, Joseph III and Nicholas Dollar; great-grandfather of Brianna, Connor, and McKenna. 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.. where service will be held on Tuesday, December 21 at 1 p.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery, Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 1 p.m. Please assemble at the Administration Building by 12:30 p.m.

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THOMAS F. ROYALS, COL. USAF (Ret.)

On Friday, December 10, 2010 of Washington, DC. Loving husband of Patricia Flynn Royals; devoted father of Kathleen Therese Royals, Thomas F. (Cecilia) Royals, Mary Colette Royals, and Barbara (Roy) Russell; brother-in-law of Thomas R. Flynn; grandfather of Rev. Andrew F. Royals, Ellen (Michael) Connolly, Ann (Peter) Vitz, LT.JG Thomas J. (Cathleen) Royals, Mary, James, Margaret, and John Paul Royals, Bryan Wright, Carolyn, James W., and Mark R. Russell; great-grandfather of Thomas and James Royals, Patrick, Ignatius and Penelope Connolly, and Simon, Isaac and Martha Vitz. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Western Avenue and Quesada Street, NW, Washington, DC on Thursday, December 16 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Fisher House Foundation, 111 Rockville Pike, #420, Rockville, MD 20850.

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KESTEL T. HUFFMAN

On Friday, December 10, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Mariane B. Huffman; father of Patrick K. Huffman. Relatives and friends may call at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, Wednesday, December 15, 9:30 to 10 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road, N.E., Washington, DC 20017.

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MAZELLA H. LAYTON

On Friday, December 10, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late John B. Layton; mother of June L. Henson, Dorothy L. Herrington, and the late John T. Layton and Virginia L. Chadwick. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorial service at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, December 16. Interment private.

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LLOYD LINWOOD ELDER, SR.

On Thursday, December 9, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Audrey C. Elder; father of Charles F. Crampton (Pat), Gladys M. Wood, Lloyd L. Elder, Jr., Mary P. Elder, and Anita J. Elder; brother of Madeline Heflin (Gene), and Alton Elder (Patsy). Also survived by five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He also leaves his faithful dog, Sammy. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, December 14, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 1 p.m. Interment to follow. Flowers are welcome and or memorial contributions may be made to So Others Might Eat, (S.O.M.E.), 71 – O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.

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Lloyd Linwood Elder, Sr.

On Thursday, December 9, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Audrey C. Elder; father of Charles F. Crampton (Pat), Gladys M. Wood, Lloyd L. Elder, Jr., Mary P. Elder, and Anita J. Elder; brother of Madeline Heflin (Gene), and Alton Elder (Patsy). Also survived by five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and his faithful dog, Sammy. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, December 14, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 1PM. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Rockville. Flowers are welcome and or memorial contributions may be made to So Others Might Eat, (S.O.M.E.), 71-O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001

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DELORIS K. WOODWARD

On Wednesday, December 8, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert “Woody” Woodward; mother of Diane (Larry) Raney and Julia K. Satterfield; grandmother of Lisa (Stan) Luke, Suzanne (Bob) Grycza, Robert R. Satterfield, Michael (Amy) Satterfield, Christine (Jim) White and Kevin (Lisa) Satterfield; great-grandmother of Zachary, Ben, Nick, Makenna, Sophia, Charlotte, Samantha, Colin and Jax; sister of William Kidwell; sister-in-law and best friend of Sadie Woodward. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Monday, December 13, from 10 to 11 a.m. with Funeral Service at 11 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.

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