Archive for April, 2011

SISTER JOSETTA MARIA PRELLER, SNJM (Age 95)

On Tuesday, April 19, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. A long-time teacher and principal at St. Gabriel’s and St. Michael’s Catholic Schools. Beloved aunt of Drew Boyland. Survived by a grandniece, grand- nephews and her Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary Religious Community. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, Sunday, April 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. and again Monday, April 25, 2011 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sisters of the Holy Names Retirement Fund or Sisters of the Holy Name Ministries, US Ontario Provincial Administration, PO Box 398, Marylhurst, OR 97036.

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FRANCIS THOMAS POULOS (Age 49)

Suddenly on Monday, April 18, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Elena Poulos; father of Nicholas, Ashley, Francis II and Maria Poulos; son of Gloria M. and the late James A. Poulos II; brother of James Poulos III, John Poulos, Christine Clements, Teresa Herbert, and the late Mary Ann Granger-Alderson; godfather of Robert Granger and Andrew Poulos. Relatives and friends may call at Resurrection Church, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD on Monday, April 25 at 10 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mary Ann Granger-Alderson Endowment Scholarship Fund, University of Maryland Scholarships Office, 4111 Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, College Park, MD 20742.

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VINCENT L. GINGERICH

“Peepaw”  (Age 93)

On Monday, April 18, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Jean K. Gingerich and Ann E. Richards; father of Robyn (Stephen) Frank; stepfather of Susan A. Peterson. Sally J. Warner and Kim D. (Geoffrey) Siegel; grandfather of Evelyn Frank, Ingrid (Adam) Hoch, Jennifer Wilson, Ashleigh Siegel, Debi Brooks, Greg Warner, Kris, John and Andrew Peterson; brother of Mary Louise (Clark) Taylor. Also survived by 11 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Calvary Lutheran Church, 9545 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, May 7, 2011, from 9 to 10 a.m. where memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery County Heart Association, 839 Quince Orchard Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.

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VIOLET ANN BURDETTE

“Dollie”

On Saturday, April 16, 2011, of Wheaton, MD. Beloved wife of the late James W. Burdette Sr.; mother of Michael (Cheryl) Burdette, Dennis Burdette, Valarie (Marty) Basso and the late James W. Burdette, Jr.; grandmother of Christopher, Ashley, Hayley and Chelsea Burdette, Matthew (Melissa), Amanda and Timothy Basso; great-grandmother of Blake Basso. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, April 18, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck and Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Tuesday, April 19, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society , Montgomery County Unit, 801 Roeder Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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IRENE EVELYN ZORBAS

On Saturday, April 16, 2011, of Potomac, MD. Beloved sister of Theodora (Perry) Fliakas and the late Mary (Constantine) Trigonoplos; aunt of Stephen (Laurie) and Michael (Carol) Trigonoplos, Lynn (Scott) Chase, Valerie (Michael) Boltz, James (Tracey) Fliakas. Also survived by 11 great-nieces and nephews. Funeral Service at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th St. & Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC, on Thursday, April 21 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Sophia Cathedral or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, PO Box 97151, Washington, DC 20090-7151.

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SAMUEL G. LUCIANO (Age 91)

On Saturday, April 16, 2011, of Leavenworth, KS, formerly of Takoma Park, MD. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor C. Luciano; father of Peter J. Luciano, Ellen McEvoy, Rita Burton, Emily C. Elks and Philip F. Luciano. Also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, New Hampshire & Larch Avenues, Takoma Park, MD, on Wednesday, April 20 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Entombment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Washington, DC. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Community Services, 924 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.

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VINCENT FRANCIS ARENDES

On Thursday, April 14, 2011, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Judith Frost Arendes; father of Stephen P. (Sue Michel), Michael Joseph (Kirsten) and David A. (Ellen) Arendes; grandfather of Cristy L. Michel, Stephen M., Cassie A., Haley E., Joseph A., Ella A., Ryan P. and Patrick J. Arendes; brother of Joseph M. and Ann Marie Arendes. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, April 17, 2011, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, 20853, Monday, April 18, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, Washington, DC. Memorial contributions may be made to Shrine of St. Jude School or Gonzaga College High School, 19 Eye Street N.W., Washington, DC 20001.

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ROSE MARY CHAKWIN

On Wednesday, April 13, 2011, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Walter Chakwin; mother of William Chakwin, Mary Rose Okerson, Michael Chakwin, and Elizabeth Ann Azarian; grandmother of William, Christopher and Timothy Chakwin, Wesley Okerson, Elizabeth Cordeiro, Emily and Jennifer Azarian; great grandmother of John Walter, Amelia, Whit, Jude and Kristen Chakwin, Charlotte and Caroline Cordeiro. Also survived by Josephine Bernard, Arnold Cortazzo and the late Ella Taylor and Vincent Cortazzo. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck and Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Saturday, April 16, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3300 East Sunrise Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718-3208.

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RUSSELL DILTS (Age 90)

On Wednesday, April 13, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of 69 years of Wilma K. Dilts; father of Donna D. Bennett (Randy), Gary E. Dilts and Brent R. Dilts (Christine Lindhorst); grandfather of Brent, Jr. (Alicia), Chase, Logan and Sarah; great-grandfather of Riley; brother of Evelyn Gore (James) and Peggy Herz (Philip Smith). Also survived by other loving relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his brother, Robert, in 2010. Memorial Service at Historic Chapel of Oakdale Emory United Methodist Church, 3425 Emory Church Road (at Georgia Avenue), Olney, MD on Saturday, April 23 at 11 a.m. Private Interment Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, National Headquarters, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004 or to Holy Cross Hospital Foundation Office, 11801 Tech Road , Silver Spring , MD 20904 .

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ROBERT V. WHITE

“Bob”

On Wednesday, April 13, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Formerly of Akron, Ohio. Beloved father of Mark J. (Lori) White and Melissa (Philip) Spiro; grandfather of Donna Rose Spiro. Also survived by his brother, Don White and sister, Betty Kovacs. Bob most recently worked for EnvisionEMI in various capacities; following a long career in retail management. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, April 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society , 801 Roeder Road, Suite 800, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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ANNE LOUISE POWERS

On Wednesday, April 13, 2011 of Olney, MD, formerly of Parma Heights, OH. Beloved mother of Monica M. Sparber and mother-in-law of Frank A. Sparber; grandmother of Kristina, Daniel and David Sparber; sister of Marie K. Mills of Brunswick, OH and the late Adrienne Buckley of Brook Park, OH. Mrs. Powers was formerly married to Michael (Polivchak) Powers. Visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD 20832 on Tuesday, April 19, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Franciscan Missions, www.franciscanmissions.org.

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MARJORIE MAY TOPOLSKI

On Wednesday, April 13, 2011, of Wheaton, MD. Beloved wife of the late Edmond A. Topolski; mother of Susan, Barbara and Richard Topolski; sister of Lucille Hillis, Pat Andahl and Richard Cassidy; sister-in-law of Delores Cassidy and Pat Topolski; aunt of Tom Andahl and Mary Jane Fedora. Also survived by many loving family members. 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. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill and Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Monday, April 18 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association , Memorial and Tribute Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

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BARBARA MAE CHIRICHELLA

On Monday, April 11, 2011, of Burtonsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Vincent J. Chirichella; mother of Vincent R. (Janie) Chirichella, Yvonne M. (Daniel) Voss, Anna M. (Charles) Scarlata, Debra (Charlie) Plunkett, Jerry (Sharon) Chirichella, Christina Chirichella and John P. Chirichella. Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, on Friday, April 15, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Operation Smile, 6435 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23509.

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OLGA M. DIXON (Age 90)

On Monday, April 11, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Ralph P. Dixon and the late Norman Watson; mother of Donna D. Neradka and husband, Vince; sister of Doris Rowzee and husband, Charles, and the late Edward Chicca and late wife, Mary; grandmother of Jeffrey Neradka (Marybeth) and Lisa Daly (Frank). Also survived by a great-granddaughter, Abigail Daly; six nephews; three nieces 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, 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 Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 11 a.m., with family receiving friends at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 or to the American Cancer Society , 801 Roeder Road, Suite 810, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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DENIS MICHAEL SARTWELL

On Monday, April 11, 2011 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved father of Heather, Denis, Jr. and Richard Sartwell; brother of Patrick and Gerry Sartwell, Judi Fitzwater and Janine Paulsen; grandfather of Ryan Patrick. 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. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD on Thursday, April 14 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 222, Kensington, MD 20895.

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