Archive for January, 2011

MARY LOTHROP (Age 96)

On Saturday, January 8, 2010, of Fairfax, VA, formerly of Leisure World, Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Willis J. Lothrop; mother of Joanne and Joe. Also survived by four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. 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. and at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Friday from 10 to 10:30 a.m. , where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

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CHARLES A. FIORE

On Saturday, January 8, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Winifred D. “Winnie” Fiore; father of Stanley C. Fiore; brother of Katherine Rogers. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, January 13, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, January 14, at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to S.O.M.E., 71 O Street NW., Washington, DC 20001.

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MICHAEL E. DeGRABA (Age 86)

On Saturday, January 8, 2011, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Lucille C. DeGraba; father of Michael J. DeGraba, Patrick J. DeGraba (Susanne), Thomas J. DeGraba (Carol), and Lucille Ann DeGraba-Brown (Arthur); brother of Gloria Pupa and Elizabeth DeGraba of Pittston, PA. Grandfather of Katharine, Zachary, Maria, Olivia, Thomas, Nicholas and Frank. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, January 14, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 12 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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CHARLES McCLELLAN DERR (Age 88)

On Saturday, January 8, 2011, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Dorothy Derr; father of Richard of Alexandria, VA, Robert of Baltimore, MD, Kenneth of Rochester, MN, Thomas of Silver Spring, MD, Michael of Urbana, MD and the late Dorothy Derr. 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, January 13 at 1 p.m. Private interment at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad, 11435 Grandview Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902.

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RENE NOEL VINCENT “Runt” (Age 94)

On Friday, January 7, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Anna K. Vincent; father of John (Sue) Vincent, Renee Hagerty, Norman (Patricia) Vincent, George Vincent, and Maureen (Glenn) Griffin; grandfather of Sherry, Craig, Jenifer, Joanne, Brian (MSG currently serving in Afghanistan), Trisha, Emilie, Adam, Claire, Eric and Joe. Also survived by six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, January 10, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Catherine Laboure School

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BERNARD J. WATERS

On Thursday, January 6, 2011 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Julia J. Waters; loving father of the late Michael A. Waters; father-in-law of Maria M. Waters; brother of John Waters. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. 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. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, January 10 at 10 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Camillus Church.

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JOHN AUGUST KOPSITZ (Age 83)

On Thursday, January 6, 2011 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Lillie S. Kopsitz; father of Janet E. Short, Carol K. Phillips and the late J. Walton Kopsitz; brother of Barbara Lickner; and dear friend of June Morey. Also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 3820 Aspen Hill Road, Wheaton, MD on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment George Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities, Attn: Charitable Accounting, Oak Brook, IL 60523

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WILLIAM ALFRED JOHNSON “BJ” (Age 73)

Of Snowdens Manor, Spencerville, MD passed away on January 5, 2011 at Holy Cross Hospital. BJ was born June 17, 1937 in Laurel, MD to William and Dorothy (Scaggs) Johnson. A graduate of Sherwood High School, he continued his education at University of Maryland, College Park, MD graduating with a B.S. degree.

He enjoyed several years teaching school followed by many years as a successful businessman owning a number of successful businesses including several bar establishments.

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, William B. Johnson and Dorothy L. (Scaggs) Johnson; his beloved sister, Dorothy C. (Johnson) DeVault; nephew, Billy Dunn and niece, Brenda Dunn.

He is survived by his nieces, Deborah Clark and Donna Dunn; his great-nephew, Glenn Edens, Jr.; great-nieces, Lisa Edens and Ashley Crisp; and one great-great nephew, Wm. Chase Rezmer.

Service will be held on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901, Phone: 301.593.9500, followed by his burial at Union Cemetery, 3001 Spencerville Road, Burtonsville, MD.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to one of the charities below. Donations may be made by phone or at the websites listed.

The American Heart Association 1-800-242-8721 William “BJ” Johnson Memorial http://honor.americanheart.org/goto/william.bj.johnson

The American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345 William “BJ” Johnson Memorial http://main.acsevents.org/goto/William.bj.johnson 

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HARRY GEORGE KOUSTENIS (Age 85)

On Monday, January 4, 2011, of Mt. Airy, MD, formerly of Temple Hills, MD. Beloved husband of the late Helen Koustenis; father of Athena Williams of Alexandria, VA, William H. (Michele) Koustenis of Palm Coast, FL and the late George H. (Ann) Koustenis, of Mt. Airy, MD; grandfather of Alexandra, Katherine, Nicholas, Christina, Katelyn, Michael and Steven; brother of Gust (Helen) Koustenis of Potomac, MD and the late Jim (Joy) Koustenis of Ohio. Mr. Koustenis was a Navy veteran of WW II and worked as a pharmacist in the Washington, DC area for over 40 years. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m (Prayers at 7:30 p.m). Funeral Service at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th St. & Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC, on Monday, January 10 at 11:00 AM. Interment Glenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

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JULIA G. GRAGNANI

On Monday, January 3, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Otto J. Gragnani; mother of Patricia (John) Parker, Peter (Patti) Gragnani and Julie (Lou) Brink; grandmother of Cindy (Troy), Elizabeth, Karen, Lauren, Debbie and Tommy (Cruz); great-grandmother of Christian. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Friday, January 7, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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GEORGE RANDOLPH BALTHIS, JR.
(Age 80)

On Sunday, January 2, 2011, of Alexandria, VA. Beloved brother of Robert F. Balthis. Interment at George Washington Cemetery, Adelphi, MD.

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Lt. Col. GEORGE JOSEPH KOVICH, JR.
USMC (Ret.)

On Saturday, January 1, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Pat Kovich; father of Kate Bunnell, Kerry Engelhart, Eileen Stone, Patricia Brown, and Jessie MacKinnon. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, January 8, 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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YVONNE GIBEILY

On Saturday, January 1, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Joseph Gibeily; mother of George (Maryann) Gibeily, Lola (Tim) Herbert and Robert Gibeily; grandmother of Evelyn, Christopher, Allison, Tommy Gibeily and Kyle Herbert. Memorial Mass will be held at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, January 6, at 11:30 a.m. Inurnment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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HELEN L. FINK

On Saturday, January 1, 2011 of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved wife of the late Edward L. Fink; mother of Laurance “Larry” Fink, Nancy Hill and Robert Fink; grandmother of Julie Fink, Erica and Kevin Hill and Michael and Christopher Fink; great-grandmother of Brooke Perry and Aidan and Riley Hill; sister of Harold Wollin. Memorial service will be held at Kindley Assisted Living at Asbury Methodist Village, 333 Russell Ave., Gaithersburg, MD on Friday, January 7 at 10 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Asbury Foundation Benevolent Care Fund, Asbury Methodist Village, Attn: Foundation Gift Processing, 201 Russell Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877.

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RUSSELL FRANCIS BARRETT, JR.  (Age 81)

On Saturday, January 1, 2011, of College Park, MD a distinguished Korean Veteran who earned the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device. Beloved husband of J. Patricia Barrett; father of Russell Francis Barrett III; uncle of James V. Barrett, David Barrett, Lawrence I. Barrett, Anne Barrett, Kathryn Barrett Simpson and many more nieces and nephews. Also survived by many great-nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, January 5, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at Holy Redeemer Church, Berwyn Rd. and 49th Avenue, College Park, MD, on Thursday, January 6, from 9 to 9:30 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, DC. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 A.C. Skinner Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

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