Archive for May, 2011

LOUISE HARPER KEITH (Age 65)

On Tuesday, May 3, 2011 of Homosassa, FL, formerly of Olney, MD. Beloved mother of Richard and Lori Keith, Jr. and Katherine and Scott Frederick; grandmother of Ashtyn, Carson and Regan Frederick and Samford and Rena Keith; sister of Caroline Nyberg. Funeral Service at Oakdale Emory United Methodist Church, Georgia Ave. and Emory Church Road, Olney, MD, on Saturday, May 7 at 5 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shady Grove Pregnancy Center, 16220 South Frederick Avenue, Suite 118, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.

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JOHN RAYMOND FERCHAK  (Age 86)

Of Silver Spring, MD, a retired Foreign Service Officer, passed away May 5, 2011 of heart and kidney disease complications. Beloved husband of the late Mildred Bowles Ferchak; loving father of Janet M. Hanlon (Dan); loving grandfather of Jessica D., Sara M. and Sheryl M. He served in the Army during World War II, graduated Georgetown University and joined the Foreign Service in 1952. He received the State Department’s Award for Heroism in 1964. After retiring, he enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow up, gardening and exploring life. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, May 8, 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Elizabeth Church, 917 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD on Tuesday, May 10 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Dr. THEODORE JOSEPH LeBLANC, JR.

On Wednesday, May 4, 2011, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Katharina R. LeBlanc; father of Theodore J. LeBlanc, III, Marc (Stacia) LeBlanc, Michael LeBlanc, the late Richard and the late Elizabeth LeBlanc; brother of Mary Louise (Edward) Sommerville, D. Thomas (Sukie) LeBlanc and Kathryn (Joseph) Garner. Also survived by six grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, on Friday, May 6, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to MedSource Community Services, Inc., 3060 Mitchellville Rd., Suite 214, Bowie, MD 20716, Att: Group Homes.

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KATHERINE ALDWORTH DOLLYMORE

On Wednesday May 4, 2011 of Charlotte, NC, passed away of Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Kathy was born in Stillwater, OK, March 10, 1962, daughter to Catherine K. Aldworth and the late James Aldworth. She was a proud graduate of Clemson University in 1984. Most recently, she was employed by Gap Inc. for 15 years as a District Manager of Gap and Baby Gap retail stores. The proudest achievement of Kathy’s life was giving birth to triplets in 2002. Kiley, James and Caroline were the lights of her life. In spite of the dreadful illness that had stricken her, Kathy proclaimed Mommy as the crown jewel of her life. As well as her children and her loving mother, survivors include her beloved husband, John L. Dollymore and two loving sisters, Betsy Franks and Susan Aldworth. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Bernadette Catholic Church, 70 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carolina’s Neuromuscular/ALS Center, 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203.

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DONALD E. RINEHART (Age 70)

On Monday, May 2, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved companion of Pamela Westman; nephew of Ruth Hornbaker. Also survived by several cousins and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, May 6, 2011 from 12 p.m. until time of Memorial Service at 1 p.m.

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ERIC BEVAN BURLAS (Age 23)

On Monday, May 2, 2011, of Brookeville, MD. Beloved son of Michael and Bernadette Burlas; brother of Daniel, Andrew and Heather Burlas; step brother of Steven Nardone; grandson of Ed and Joyce Burlas, and Gertrude L. Bevan. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. 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. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Friday, May 6, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to NAMI, P.O. Box 759155, Baltimore, MD 21275-9155.

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RICHARD G. SIMMONDS

“Dickie”

On Sunday, May 1, 2011 of Fulton, MD. Beloved husband of Doris Simmonds; father of Karen Johnson and Jean (Brian) Fehr; grandfather of Johnny, Darci and Kyle; uncle of Dave Auguste and Patti Hallowell. 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., where funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 5 at 9 a.m. Interment Union Cemetery – Burtonsville. Memorial contributions may be to Susan G. Komen for the Cure , Maryland Affiliate, 200 East Joppa Rd., Suite 40, Towson, MD 21286.

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ROBERT K. PETERS, SR.

On Sunday, May 1, 2011, of Jessup, MD. Beloved husband of Lynda L. Peters; father of Robert K. Peters, Jr. and Stephanie L. Peters; brother of Arthur E. Peters. 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. where funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment George Washington Cemetery.

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WILLIAM EDWIN MOULD

“Pop” (Age 92)

Passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011 in Silver Spring, MD, surrounded by family members. He was born on January 19, 1919 in Washington, DC to William and Alice Mould. He graduated from St. Aloysius School and attended Gonzaga High School before graduating from Eastern High School and Catholic University’s Columbus School of Business. Ed retired from the U.S. Government in 1972 after a distinguished career as a Special Agent with the Treasury Department. Ed and his wife, Kathleen, lived in Cheverly, MD for 47 years, where they raised their family and Ed was active in the St. Ambrose Holy Name Society, St. Vincent De Paul Society and the Cheverly Pool. They later lived in Annapolis and Silver Spring, MD. Ed was a loving and devoted husband to his wife of 69 years, Kathleen Salb Mould and a dedicated and steadfast father to his five children: William E. Jr. (Louise) of Silver Spring, MD, Thomas M. (Nancy) of St. Augustine, FL, James P. (Debbie) of Smith Mountain Lake, VA, Kathleen C. Mroz (Jack) of Jacksonville, FL and Alice M. Briese (Byron) of Edisto Beach, SC. He cherished his role as a proud grandfather to his 12 grandchildren: Jeffrey Mould, Nicole Dennis, Valerie Miller, Elizabeth Altizer, Melissa Mroz, Jonathan Mroz, Julia Mroz, Brieanne Mould, James Mould, Shannon Aissen, Drew Briese and Maria Briese and great-grandfather to his 17 great-grandchildren. He is survived by two brothers, John and Owen Mould and three sisters, Jean Barnes, Mary Elizabeth Koberstein and Margaret Delean. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ambrose Church, 3107 63rd Avenue, Cheverly, MD on Wednesday, May 4, at 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Washington, DC.

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