Archive for January, 2011

BARBARA C. HUMENANSKY

On Friday, January 21, 2011 of La Jolla, CA; formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Richard R. Humenansky; mother of Robert J. Humenansky and Cynthia L. Bynum; grandmother of Bryon, Riley, Macy, Connor and Maggie; sister of Susan and Jean MacDonald. Relatives and friends may call at the Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD on Friday, January 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Catholic School, 4820 Walbridge Street, Rockville, MD 20853.

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ANNE MARIE LEHMANN

Anne Marie Lehmann, 26, of Frederick, MD died Friday, January 21, 2011. She is the beloved daughter of Christine L. and James C. Brown, III; sister of Angela, Theresa, Victoria and Michelle; granddaughter of William B. and Mary A. Lehmann and Sharon L. and the late Donald M. Thomas. She is also survived by many other loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, January 28, 2011 at 1:00 PM. Interment private.

DOROTHY McKINLEY HORNER (Age 95)

Passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2011 of Silver Spring, MD at her home, in the care of her family. She was born on November 1, 1915, in Washington, DC. A fourth generation Washingtonian, she was the child of the late Margaret McClellan and Lowell McKinley of Georgetown. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in the District of Columbia where she was a member of Lambda Chi Sorority, and after further business studies, she managed the Western Union offices in Georgetown and at Union Station. Subsequently, she was a personnel specialist at the Federal Housing Administration and the Naval Ordnance Laboratory from which she retired. Beloved wife for 52 years of the late Andrew Annan Horner, who died in 1990; loving mother of Marcia Nilson and John Horner. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, January 25 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial Mass will be offered at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment of her cremains will be held at a later date at Emmitsburg Presbyterian Cemetery, Emmitsburg, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Combat Soldiers Recovery Fund, 3804 Williams Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, www.csrf.us.

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DOROTHY M. BURNETT (Age 93)

On Thursday, January 20, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Bill Burnett; mother of Barbara Riggs, William and Robert Burnett; mother-in-law of Bill Riggs, Diane Burnett and Debbie Crabtree; sister of David Thompson and Kay Bisagno. Also survived by nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Thursday, January 27 at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD at 10:30 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy’s name to a charity of your choice.

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WILLIAM C. BROWN (Age 96)

On Thursday, January 20, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy D. Brown. Also survived by 11 nieces and nephews; many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Resurrection at Riderwood Chapel, 3160 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, January 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s College High School, 2607 Military Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20015.

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PAUL LEWIS HIGGINS

On Thursday, January 20, 2011, of Vero Beach, FL, formerly of Huntingtown, MD. Beloved husband of Suzanne Scollin Higgins; father of Alicia Burnham and Paula Higgins both of Silver Spring, MD and Eileen Eskandari of Odessa, FL.; grandfather of Kameron, Brayden and Layla Eskandari, Gavin Bahmani and Shea Burnham; brother of Jeanne Higgins Kennedy and the late George W. Higgins, Jr. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking) Thursday 7 to 9 p.m., with Memorial Mass at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Boulevard East, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, January 28 at 11 a.m. Interment Private. Memorial contributions may be made to Chesapeake Bay Foundation, www.cbf.org in Paul’s memory.

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ALFRED BIFIELD RILEY

On Wednesday, January 19, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Anne M. Riley; father of Alice (Joe) Donnelly, Buddy (Lesley) Riley, Deedee (Mike) Covington, Michael (Debbie) Riley, Lola (Bob) Piwowarczyk, Eileen (Peter) Carroccio, Joseph (Elva) Riley, Thomas (Mary) Riley, Kelly (John) Burns, Katie (George III) Clifford, and the late Matthew (Myrna) Riley. Also survived by 39 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave and Cable Drive, Kensington, MD on Sunday, 4:30 to 7 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 24, at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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DANIEL E. ZAHN (Age 63)

Suddenly on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of the late George A. and Margaret M. Zahn; faithful brother of Rev. George E. Zahn of Richmond, VA, John W. (Rhonda) Zahn of Harpers Ferry, WV and Thomas M. Zahn of Silver Spring, MD and the late Denis B. Zahn and Agnes Zahn-Furilla; loving uncle of Denis, Sean, Bryan, Christine and Sondra. Also survived by two great-nephews, Brian and Christopher. Danny served the Washington Metropolitan Area for over forty years as a master carpenter and craftsman with the Belfor Company. Relatives and friends may call at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd., East, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, January 24 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Viewing) with Mass of Christian Burial at 12 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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DAVID JAMES EASTERLY

On Wednesday, January 19, 2011, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved brother of Judith A., Steven R., and Michael P. Easterly, Susan M. Easterly-Markland, and the late Dennis J. Easterly. Also survived by six nieces and nephews. 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 St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, on Friday, January 28, at 9:30 a.m. Interment Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery, Crownsville.

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LOUIS P. WILLEMIN (Age 95)

On Wednesday, January 19, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Catherine B. Willemin; father of Louis P. Willemin, Jr., and Thomas Joseph Willemin; brother of Catherine Hines, Harriett Coleman, Richard Willemin, and the late Robert Willemin. Also survived by five grandchildren, Michael, Laura, Caroline, Daniel, and Anna. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, January 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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EUGENE P. McMAHON, SR. “Gene”

On Tuesday, January 18, 2011 of Silver Spring, MD and formerly of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Mary Ann McMahon; father of Timothy, Eugene Jr. (Sheri), Thomas (Bonnie) McMahon and Catherine (Chris) Ganey; grandfather of TJ, Stephanie, Charlie, Jennifer, Dean, Devin and Connor; brother of Michael (Christine) McMahon and the late Jack, Jim, and Ralph McMahon. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Boulevard, Silver Spring, MD, Monday, January 24 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 6001 Muncaster Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20855.

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DOROTHY L. HERMAN “Dee” (Age 72)

On Monday, January 17, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved mother of Nicholee G. Valentine, Kurt Ted Herman and the late Sean Herman. Also survived by four grandchildren. The family is scheduling a Celebration of Life in the spring. Condolences and contact information may be sent to her home address or e-mail dlherman1938@gmail.com. Interment private.

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PHYLLIS CAROLINE HORVAT

On Sunday, January 16, 2011, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Charles W. Horvat; mother of Dona Dwyer, Susan Kaufman, Jill Horvat and the late John Horvat, Sr.; grandmother of Jonathan Dark, Sammi Rathbun, Scott Dwyer and the late Clayton Marques. Also survived by three great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where service will be held Thursday, January 20 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad, 11435 Grandview Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902.

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BOCIEL S. ALLEN (Age 91)

On Sunday, January 16, 2011, of Washington, DC. Beloved wife of the late John H. Allen; mother of Robert J. Allen and Mary F. (Richard J.) Gathercole; grandmother of Martin Philip and Laura Anne Gathercole. Relatives and friends may call at St. Anthony’s Church, 12th & Monroe Streets, NE, Washington, DC, on Saturday, January 22 from 9 to 10 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date.

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HOPE MEREDITH ROTH

On Thursday, January 13, 2011 of Beltsville, MD. Beloved daughter of Wendy Reid and the late Thomas Reid; sister of Melissa Roth; aunt of Christina Beaulieu. Also survived by many loving family and friends. She also leaves her beloved cat, Reise A memorial service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, January 22 at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County, P.O. Box 7041, Gaithersburg, MD 20898.

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