Archive for March, 2011

MARGOT SYBILLE APELT

“Mot”

On Sunday, March 13, 2011, of Kensington, MD. Beloved mother of the late Julia S. McCurdy; sister of Dorothea R. Schaffer; aunt of Victoria Barrow and Jessica Walton; adored grandmother of Brett and Ria McCurdy. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Friday, March 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20037.

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ELIZABETH L. DOBYNS

“Betty”

On Friday, March 11, 2011, of Mount Rainier, MD. Cousin of Pat Lewis; aunt of Tom and Rob Dobyns; great-aunt of Cody, Casey, Kit, Kelsey, Cory, Brenden and Ryan Dobyns. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 12 to 1 p.m., where Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

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MARK WELLINGTON MATHIAS

On Friday, March 11, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Ruth Mathias; precious brother of Marcia (Bob) Wilson and Marilyn Mathias (Jim Nowlin); uncle of Theo and Olivia Nowlin. Also survived by Scooter and Delilah. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, March 18, from 12 to 1 p.m.; where the funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jubilee Association of MD, 10408 Montgomery Ave., Kensington, MD 20895.

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FRANK LOUIS NEUHAUSER (Age 97)

On Friday, March 11, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Virginia Neuhauser; father of Charles J. Neuhauser, Linda A. Neuhauser, Frank W. Neuhauser, and Alan R. Neuhauser; grandfather of Christopher, Stephen, Edward, Elizabeth, and Laura. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. before the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  Contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

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EDITH DORIS HART

On Wednesday, March 9, 2011 of Washington, DC. Wife of the late Thomas F. Hart; mother of Carol A. Lema, Msgr. Kevin T. Hart, James R. Hart, Maureen F. Condon and Elizabeth A. Wilson; sister of Carol Voshel; grandmother of Joseph and Jason L. Pennella, Ayei and Ansi Lema, James T. Hart, Madison and Freeman J. Condon, IV, Megan and Joseph C. Wilson. Relatives and friends may call at Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017 on Sunday, March 13 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Piscataway, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor.

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ERMA J. STAFUL

Departed this life on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Beloved sister of Harriet Karambellas; aunt of Joanne Karambellas, Gigi Karambellas-Moss and Michael Moss; great aunt of Kara Moss. Also survived by many loving cousins. 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. Funeral Service at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 4115 16th Street, NW, (at Upshur Street), Washington, DC 20011, on Monday, March 14 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Nea Zoe Fund of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church at the above address.

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MICHAEL LOUIS GARNER

On Tuesday, March 8, 2011 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of Paulina L. and Alfred J. Garner; brother of Brian G., Paul A. (Jane) and Mark J. (Claire) Garner; uncle of Kristina, Kevin and Kyle Garner. 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. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, March 14 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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HATTIE MAE GIANNINI (Age 96)

On Monday, March 7, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Giannini, Sr.; mother of C. Anthony (Nancy), Michael J. Jr. (Barbara), Joanne Hawkins (Frank), and Bonnie L. Coker (John). Also survived by eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, other loving family and friends and predeceased by a grandson, Jimmy Hawkins. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, March 9, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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MARIAANNA MARGARETE KEEPERS

(Age 75)

On Sunday, March 6, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Thomas Keepers; mother of Andrew Keepers and Linda (Michael) Dunn; sister of Ursula Rodd and Bernhard Temme; grandmother of Taylor, Morgan, and Jessica Dunn. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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LENORA L. ROSS

On Saturday, March 5, 2011, widow of Archer Ross, formerly of the Town Of Chevy Chase. She was preceded in death by her six brothers; two sisters and parents Mr. And Mrs. E.C. Longest. She is survived by four nieces and six nephews. She was born at Biscoe, King & Queen County, Virginia. She worked for the Federal Government 29 years, retiring from the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday, March 8, 2011, 12 to 1 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 1 p.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg, 200 West Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.

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LINDSAY B. BRANSON “Whitey” (Age 95)

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SIMONE CHERY (Age 66)

On Friday, March 4, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Lionel J. Chery; mother of Gregory, Jimmy (Angela) and Wesley Chery; grandmother of Aiyana, Camone and Jeremiah; sister of Fernande, Joseph, Christiane and George. 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 St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD on Friday, March 11 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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JULIA TOSTA CARTWRIGHT

On Friday, March 4, 2011 of Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved mother of Douglas Cartwright; daughter of the late Francesca and Gen. Vincente Tosta, President of Honduras 1924-1927. Also survived by her brother Vincente and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass at Christ the King Church, 2301 Colston Drive, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment private.

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BETTY JO PUGH

On Friday, March 4, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Edward M. Pugh; mother of Robert E., John P. and Janice M. Pugh; sister of Kathryn Walton. Also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at Viers Mill Baptist Church, 12221 Veirs Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906 on Thursday, March 10 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Viers Mill Baptist Church.

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ELLIOTT ECCARD

“Elmo” (Age 81)

On Friday, March 4, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Joan Rosinski Eccard; father of Edward E. Eccard, Elizabeth A (Tom) Berry, Joanne G. (Jay) Ramella and the late Kathleen J. Eccard; grandfather of Thomas M., Jr. and Shannon M. Berry and Nicholas J. Ramella. Also survived by his loving companion Betty Killeen. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., where Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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