MARION BRANTLEY FLORIN (Age 97)
On Sunday, December 26, 2010 of Takoma Park, MD. Beloved wife of Roland E. Florin; mother of Franklin Eric Florin and Suzanne Florin Moran (Joseph). Also survived by nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to The Florida State University Foundation, Inc., 2010 Levy Ave., P.O. Box 3062739, Tallahassee, FL 32306, www.fsu.edu.
JOHN L. WARD
“Buzzy” (Age 91)
On Saturday, December 25, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Margaret Ward; father of Patrick Anthony Ward (Wanda), Nancy Jean Ward Regotti, Margaret Cecilia Ward, Joseph Peter Ward (Jennifer), Kathryn Ann Ward Davis (Tommy) and James Michael Ward; grandfather of Gina Marie Regotti, Monica Ward Gerhardt (Ricky), Anthony Joseph Regotti, Reilly Meredith Ward, Dana Elizabeth Ward, Joanna Leigh Ward, Jameson Andrew Ward, Kyleen Davis and Sean Davis; great-grandfather of McKenna Gerhardt. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday December 29, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 or ARC of Montgomery County, 11600 Nebel Street, Rockville, MD 20852.
BRIAN THOMAS QUILL
On Saturday, December 25, 2010, of Lothian, MD. Beloved father of Sean and Scott (Kathy) Quill; brother of Maureen Orndorff, Joanne Bennett, Terry Quill, Kathleen Lee, John Quill and Carol Quill. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, December 29, from 12 to 1 p.m.; where the funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Interment to follow.
GEORGIA DENIKOS
On Saturday December 25, 2010, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late John J. Denikos; mother of Kathryn V. Archuleta, James J. Denikos, Emmanuel Denikos and Lucia J. Olivas; sister of James Kotsos and preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. Also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday December 30 at 1 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 51 Locust Ave., Suite 201, New Canaan, CT 06840.
CHARLES MINOR JOHNSON
On Friday, December 24, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Anne Johnson; father of Jane Clarke and stepfather of Steve Aubrey. A visitation will be held at the Town Center Celebration Room in Riderwood Villiage, 3140 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD on Thursday, December 30, from 12:30 p.m. to 1p.m with the funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org, Charles Johnson Tribute page.
JOSEPH STEPHEN SERENSITS, SR.
On Friday, December 24, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Lois G. Serensits; father of Constance Lally (Paul), and Joseph S. “Jody” Serensits, Jr. (Marti); grandfather of Sarah, Gabriel, and Jessica; great grandfather of Calliope, Sappho, Fenric, Liam, and Daschel. Also survived by several brothers and sisters. Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection at Riderwood Chapel, 3160 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, December 30, at 1 p.m., with receiving of friends at 12:30 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
PHYLLIS DOWLING GULLI
On Friday, December 24, 2010 of Walkersville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Francesco Gulli; mother of Angela (Brian) Bovill and Gaetano (Kendra) Gulli; grandmother of Sean, Nicholas, Garret, Mick, Sophia and Eliza. Also survived by many loving family members. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 to 4 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 29 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
ROSE ANTOINETTE RICCIARDELLA
On Thursday, December 23, 2010 of Wheaton, MD. Beloved wife of Joseph Ricciardella; mother of Michael, Daniel (Idalina), Joseph (Geralyn), Vincent (Shane) and Christopher Ricciardella; grandmother of Justin, Jeremy, Nicholas, Michael, Joseph, Nicolette and Daniel. Also survived by her two sisters. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Catherine Laboure, 11801 Claridge Road, Wheaton, MD on Wednesday, December 29 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Catherine Laboure Church.
EVELYN K. GORE (Age 85)
Of Silver Spring, MD passed away on Thursday December 23, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Hubert L. Gore Jr.; mother of Richard L. Gore (Trina) and Carla F. Bangs (John); sister of Lucy M. Brewer; grandmother of Kevin R. Green, Stephanie L. Hunsaker, Kenneth C. Green and Kristen E. Green. Also survived by three great-grandchildren Tyler, Jacob and Kira. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD Thursday, December 30, 2010, 10 to 11 a.m. where a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Private. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
JACK H. TOWERS (Age 96)
On Thursday, December 23, 2010, of Ashton, MD. Beloved husband of Rhoda Towers; father of Martha Caudill, Jeanie Kemp and the late Richard Towers; grandfather of Ann Marie McIntyre. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, December 29, 10 to 11 a.m., where Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Norbeck Memorial Park.
THOMAS H. BIRMINGHAM
On Wednesday, December 22, 2010 of Washington, DC. Beloved husband of Mary C. Birmingham; father of Lucile Birmingham, Angelo Birmingham, Joseph Birmingham, Kathleen Kelly and Bridget Birmingham; brother of William Birmingham. Also survived by nine grandchildren. He retired from the U.S. Park Service, was Chief Engineer of Charles County and was a published author. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Interment private.
GERTRUDE MARIE RYAN
On Tuesday, December 21, 2010, of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of Thomas E. Ryan; mother of Tom (Cindy), Mike (Susan), Rick (Pam), Patrick (Norma) and Kevin (Susan) Ryan; grandmother of Kristen (Joe), Mary Beth (Buff), Donna Jean, Sarah, Ted, Evan, Beth, Emily, Lauren, Hannah, Camie, Kreg, Celina, Drew (Alyssa), Ben, Heather, Matt, Michael, Eric, Dan, Mark and Ashley; great-grandmother of Jaden; sister of Richard (Lyn) Morley, Peggy Sandin, Noreen Gallo and Fr. Jack Morley. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave & Cable Drive, Kensington, MD, on Friday, December 24, 2010 at 9 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to FIRES Family Ministry, 1425 Otis Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017.
BERNIECE M. DOVE
On December 21, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Chester L. Dove; mother of James M. Hedrick, Anita K. Preston, Keith E. Hedrick, Steven D. Hedrick, Jeanette L. Willette, Jeff D. Hedrick and the late Clark K. Hedrick and Ruth Ann Calderon; step-mother of Regina K. Thomas, Chester Dove, Jr., Thomas Dove, Carol Ann Norton and Sherry Lynn Holleger. Also survived by 24 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 27 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.
ANNA BUONVIRI QUICK (Age 95)
On Tuesday, December 21, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Long time employee of Hecht Company in Washington, DC. Beloved wife of the late Martin “Pat” Quick; loving sister of Edith Depew, who was Anna’s long time care provider, and the late Frances Collova, Rose Vammino, Mary Osborne, Lena Parker, Dominic Buonviri and Frank Buonviri. Also survived by many devoted nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Resurrection at Riderwood Chapel, 3160 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, Monday, December 27 from 10 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017.
GEORGE BERNARD SKINNER
On Sunday, December 19, 2010, of Takoma Park, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mildred M. Skinner and Betty A. Skinner; step-father of Doris L. Hopp and Linda D. Shimulunas. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, 310 Tulip Avenue, Takoma Park, MD, on Thursday, December 23 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. where Funeral Service will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Private interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery County Humane Society, 14645 Rothgeb Dr., Rockville, MD 20850.
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500 University Blvd. West
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Phone: 301.593.9500