Archive for February, 2011

JAMES WILLIAM ANDERSON

“Andy” (Age 78)

On Sunday, February 20, 2011 of Adelphi, MD. Beloved father of Valerie J. Felter (Jim) and Natalie A. Jaquith (Bob); grandfather of Ashley and Michelle Felter, Evan, and Genna Jaquith. 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), Friday, February 25 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where service will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 1 p.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

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ANN PLATON

On Saturday, February 19, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Bernard A. Platon; mother of Don, Randy (Kristine), and Bryan (Cristina) Platon; sister of Seymour, Henry, and Rosie; grandmother of John, Andrew, Anthony, Randall, Natalie, Christopher, and Alexander. 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), Thursday, February 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, February 25, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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GEORGE DER CHIN

On Friday, February 18,2011 of Bowie MD and formerly of Washington, DC.  Beloved husband of Nancy Chin; father of  Sean, Steven, Scott, Sylvia and Curtis; and grandfather of Emily.  Also survived by mother, Donna and sisters, Carolyn and Marilyn.  54 years old, George died of heart failure. Funeral on Thursday, February24,2011 , 10 a m at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901, 301 -593-9500, followed by burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery and lunch at Good Fortune Restaurant, 2646 University Blvd. West, Wheaton, MD 20902, 301-929-8818. Please omit flowers.

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STEPHEN A. WEIGLE

On Friday, February 18, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Nancy A. Weigle; father of Stephen E. Weigle. Interment private.

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JAMES DAVID KRANKING

On Friday, February 18, 2011 of Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved husband of Margaret Graham Kranking; father of James Andrew (Mary) Kranking, Ann Marie Eggleton and David Wayne (Kathleen) Kranking; grandfather of Robert (Ami) Eggleton and Jessica (Rafael) Brown, Kathryn, Cara, Stephen, Timothy and Emily Kranking, Carlyn and Maren Kranking; great grandfather of Adyn, Nicole and Eli Brown and Gwenivere Eggleton; brother of Mary Elizabeth Sickles, William Norbert Kranking and Catherine Anne Fortwengler. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Christ the King Church, 2301 Colston Drive, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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BARBARA ANNETTE DUVALL (Age 90)

On Thursday, February 17, 2011, of Burtonsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late John B. Duvall; mother of John E. Duvall, James B. (Kathleen) Duvall and Susan K. (John) Viqueira; grandmother of Jennifer and Jessica Duvall and Courtney, Lindsay and Christopher Viqueira. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside Service will be held at Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, MD, on Thursday, February 24, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association , National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030.

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DEBORAH ANN BASTEK

On Thursday, February 17, 2011, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved sister of Ronald L. Bastek; daughter of the late Edmond and Rita Bastek. Survived by many loving close friends, cousins and aunts. Service and interment will be held at a later date.

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DANIEL GLENN LEAPLEY

On Thursday, February 17, 2011, passed away at his home in Silver Spring, MD after a long illness. Former owner of TrueValue Hardware on 17th Street NW. Beloved husband of Mari Leapley for 25 years; son of William T. Leapley and the late Bobbie Leapley; brother of Lori Leapley; nephew of Bill and Joan Bartlett. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, February 21 from 10 to 11 a.m.; where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Private interment Rock Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the JSSA Hospice, 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville, MD 20852.

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CAROLE JOYCE OAKES HOSEY

Died peacefully on Thursday, February 17, 2011 in Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Hosey, she was born and raised in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and lived abroad with her husband and children during his 26-year career with the CIA. She and her husband proudly served in the armed forces during World War II. For decades, she was a community organizer and advocate for the rights of the developmentally disabled. As a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she is survived by her children, Kristine, Matthew, Regina, Andrea and Stephen; niece, Carole; grandchildren, Holly-anne, Daniel, Stephen, Jennifer Meghan, Vanessa, Brian and Emily; and great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Christian, Aimee, and Ryan. She was predeceased by her sister, Marilyn. All are invited to a viewing on Monday, February 21 at 10 a.m., Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 2900 Olney Sandy-Spring Road, Olney, MD. Graveside service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Aspen Hill, MD to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Arc of Montgomery County at www.arcmontmd.org or by mail at 11600 Nebel Street, Rockville, MD, 20852-2554.

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PETER SCALDAFERRI (Age 108)

On Wednesday, February 16, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Tanina Scaldaferri; father of Theresa (John) Fay, Ann (John) Shea, Rocco (Pearl) and Tony (Gwen) Scaldaferri. Also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 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. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd., East, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, February 21 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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RAFAEL A. NIEVES (Age 94)

A World War II Veteran on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mirta Nieves; father of Olga (Lowell) Fisher of Dallas, TX, Iris (Joe) Nieves Campbell of Laurel, MD, Millie (Gary) Ramey of Burke, VA, Rafael “Ray” (Carolyn) of Huntingtown, MD, Jimmy (Debbie) of Herndon, VA, and Daniel (Judy) of Smithsburg, MD. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, February 20, 2011, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 South Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Monday, February 21, 2011 at 11 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Rafael Nieves Foundation For Children P.O. Box 2685 Laurel, MD 20709.

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MARK DONAHUE SHEA (Age 60)

On Tuesday, February 15, 2011, of Milton, DE. Beloved husband of the late Alice Koehler-Shea; brother of Michael, Dorothy, Virginia, Bridget, Kevin and the late Frank Shea; stepfather of Shawn, Tracy and Nancy. Also survived by six grandchildren. He was a proud member of the Local Steamfitters Union 602. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, February 21 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where a Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to National Rehabilitation Hospital Patient Care Assistance Fund, 102 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC. 20010, www.nrhrehab.org.

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DONALD ALOYSIUS VIRTUE

On Tuesday, February 15, 2011 of Rockville, MD; beloved husband of the late Jacqueline J. Virtue; father of Matthew D. and Christine M. Virtue; grandfather of Bryson P. Virtue-Bourg. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside service and interment George Washington Cemetery on Saturday, February 19, at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Fisher House Foundation, 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850.

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BOBBY WAYNE MOORE “Archie”

On Tuesday, February 15, 2011, of Takoma Park, MD. Beloved husband of the late June Sue Moore; father of Gary Wayne and Donna Gail Moore; brother of Nellie Tennant and Worley Moore. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, adopted children and loving friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., where prayers will be held at 8 p.m. Graveside service on Saturday, February 18, at 11:30 a.m. at George Washington Cemetery, 9500 Riggs Road, Adelphi, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675-8517

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GEORGE F. VUCCI

On Monday, February 14, 2011, of Bluemont, VA. Beloved husband of Anna Maria Vucci for 55 years; father of Robert A. Vucci (Iwona), and Gina M. Patton (Burt). Also survived by 16 beautiful grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, February 16, from 2 to 4 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 Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association , National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030.

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