Archive for March, 2011

DANIEL T. BRIDGETT

On Thursday, March 24, 2011, of Martinsburg, WV, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Anna M. Bridgett; father of Catherine Hiltner, Virginia Cliser, Cynthia Prunier, Daniel M., Donald F., and Dwayne A. Bridgett. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and companion, Louise Carter. 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., where Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 28 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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ANGELICA del AGUILA (Age 83)

On Wednesday, March 23, 2011, of Washington, DC. Beloved wife of Ernesto del Aguila; mother of Luis E. del Aguila, Gilma Cockram, Maria P. Celis and Howard E. del Aguila. Also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a large extended family. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 25 at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at http://lombardi.georgetown.edu.

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ANTHONY FRANCIS COLUCCI (Age 28)

On Wednesday, March 23, 2011, of Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved son of Asimina Coroneos; brother of James, Theodore and Anastasia Colucci. Anthony was a 2001 graduate of Walter Johnson High School and received his A.A. in English from Montgomery College in 2005. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, March 27, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th St. & Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC on Monday, March 28 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to NAMI Montgomery County, 11718 Parklawn Dr., Rockville, MD 20852.

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WALTER RICHARD WHITE, JR. (Age 63)

On Tuesday, March 22, 2011, of Frederick, MD, formerly of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved husband of Pamela Curtin White; father of Shawn (Tara) White and Shannan White; brother of Laurita (Ottis) Driver, Mary White and Annabelle (Jack) Crocker; brother-in-law of Kerry and Sharon Curtin. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, March 29, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Wednesday, March 30 at 11 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society , Montgomery County Unit, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 800, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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RAYMOND LLOYD SCOTT

CAPTAIN USAR (Ret.)

On Monday, March 21, 2011 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Lillian B. Scott; father of Lynne and Steven Scott; brother of Jean (Theodore) Ingram, brother-in-law of Dorothy Oldham, Florence Barber and Elnora Barber and the late Jack Oldham and Leroy Barber, Jr. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, March 27, 2011 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Marvin Memorial United Methodist Church, 33 University Blvd, East, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, March 28 at 11 a.m. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, March 30 at 9 a.m. Please meet at the administration building at 8:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association , P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or Marvin Memorial United Methodist Church.

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ROBERT STEPHEN McCENEY, JR.

“Bunky”

On Sunday, March 20, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Nancy S. McCeney; brother of Elizabeth (Thomas) Potter; uncle of Linda P. Gottlick and Stephen and Patrick Potter. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. A graveside service will be held at Union Cemetery – Burtonsville, MD, on Thursday, March 24 at 1 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Cissell-Saxon Post 41 American Legion, 905 Sligo Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Cissell-Saxon Post 41 Baseball Program, 905 Sligo Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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JOSEPH MATTHEW RUSSEK (Age 71)

On Sunday, March 20, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Anna Marie Russek; father of Alicia (John) Welsh, Arleen Madruga, Amy Olmedo, and Anita (Matthew) Lendach; brother of Loretta, Darlene, Thomas, Henry, and John; grandfather Heather, Alia, Jessica, Erin, and Antonio. Also survived by numerous other relatives. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, March 23, from 12 to 1 p.m., where service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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JOAN THOMFORDT WADE

On Saturday, March 19, 2011, of Frederick, MD, formerly of Menlo Park, CA. Beloved wife of Thomas J. Wade; mother of Adrienne Marie Wade and Denise Dorelle Wade; daughter of Grace and the late Henry Thomfordt; sister-in-law of Ron and Lynn La Boda. A Memorial Service will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, 1607 Grace Church Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Audubon Society, www.audubon.org, Hospice of Frederick County, www.hospiceoffrederick.org, or to PAWS (Pets are Wonderful Support) www.pawssf.org.

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ERMA STARCHVILL THOMAS (Age 85)

On Friday, March 18, 2011, of Singer Island, FL, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of 61 years of Jack Thomas; mother of Gregory of Singer Island, FL and Mark (Margaux) of Crownsville, MD; cherished grandmother of Meaghan, Katie and Brendan; sister of Carol Young. 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. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, March 23 at 11 a.m. Private Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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KATHERINE S. BRAGG

“Peggy” (Age 90)

On Friday, March 18, 2011, of Olney, MD. Beloved wife of the late Donald M. Bragg; mother of Carl Moss and Margaret Mason; grandmother of Denise Baker, Robbie Mason, Cathie Gilbert, Stacey Witte and Mike Moss; Loving “GiGi” to Lauren, Tate, Caitlyn, Connor, Carson, Melissa, Tyler and Brody. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, March 24, 2011, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral service will be held on Friday, March 25 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation,, 1400 K Street NW, Suite 725, Washington, DC 20005.

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LOUISE M. KING

JOHN MORGAN LITTLE

On Wednesday, March 16, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Rebecca Little; father of Linda L. Little; brother of the late Graham S. Little and Mary Jane Little. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 10401 Armory Avenue, Kensington, MD on Thursday, March 24, at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church.

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MARGARET L. BROGDON SWIM

On Tuesday, March 15, 2011 of Adelphi, MD. Beloved mother of Charles (Lori) and Chris Swim; grandmother of Colleen Nicole, Brian Christopher and Patricia Clare Swim. 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 at St. Mary’s Church, 520 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD on Friday, March 18 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , Montgomery County Unit, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 800, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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PATRICK STEPHEN COSTELLO (Age 62)

On Monday, March 14, 2011, of Frederick, MD. Loving father of Matthew J. Costello and Katherine B. Costello; son of Evelyn Broderick Costello and the late William Patrick Costello; brother of Kathy, Carol and Maureen. Also survived by several nieces and grandnephews. A Memorial Service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD on Thursday, March 17, at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702.

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PETER FLAHERTY

On Sunday, March 13, 2011, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved husband of 56 years of Mary T. Flaherty; father of Martin (Catherine) Flaherty, Maureen (Michael) Klem, Kathleen (Steven) Hantzis, John (Kathryn) Flaherty; grandfather of Kristina, Kara, Patrick, Bridget, Karly, Colleen and Brendan. Also survived by eight siblings and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Jerome’s Church, 5205 43rd Avenue, Hyattsville, MD, on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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