Archive for August, 2011

RICHARD M. KNIGHT (Age 81)

On Saturday, August 13, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Retired after 32 years of service with the Montgomery County Circuit Court. Survived by Carroll Hanson, Sonny Knight, Julie Steele, Cindy Howard, Mayo Knight, Lizette Padgett, Shirley Ashworth. Also survived by numerous other family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, August 17, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA on Thursday, August 18 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Hospital, Attn: Pulmonary Rehab Program, 1500 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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LEE CARL HOLLIS, JR.

On Monday, August 8, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Judy Marie Hollis; devoted father of Nancy Hollis, Kelly Jordan and Stephanie Scarborough; cherished grandfather of Harrison Cole Jordan, Kate Olivia Jordan and Claire Fiona Scarborough; loving father-in-law of Harvey Jordan and Michael Scarborough. Mr. Hollis was preceded in death by his parents Lee Carl Hollis, Sr. and Sadie Simmons Hollis of Charlotte, NC. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Monday, August 22, 10 to 11 a.m. where a service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Private.

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MELVIN HENRY BELL

On Monday, August 8, 2011 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Betty S. Bell; father of Steven (Charlette) Bell and Sandra (Hugh) Richards; grandfather of Matthew and Benjamin Bell. All funeral services being held are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to WETA Public TV and Radio, 3939 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206 or the charity of your choice.

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STEVE GANGINIS (Age 49)

On Thursday, August 11, 2011 of Kensington, MD. Beloved son of Lemonia Ganginis and the late Evangelos Ganginis; father of Christopher and Jennifer Ganginis; brother of Pete (Joanne) Ganginis, Martha (Alex) Mechelis and Irene Devin. He is also survived by his devoted fiancée, Marianne Marlowe; other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, August 14, from 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, August 15, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or contributions in Steve’s memory may be made to St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

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MARY TERESA MURPHY (Age 101)

On Thursday, August 11, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. A native Washingtonian, and resident of Leisure World for 15 years. Beloved wife of the late Maurice Murphy and Vincent Flood; aunt of Tim and John Nelligan; step-mother of Steve Murphy and Sally Holt. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, August 15, 2011 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Grace Church.

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ELINOR MARGARET LITTLE

On Tuesday, August 9, 2011, of Washington, DC. Beloved wife of the late Francis E. Little; mother of Kathleen L. (David) Powell and the late Francis M. Little; grandmother of David T. (Toko), Colleen, Mary Frances, Alicia and Kristen and four great-grandchildren; sister of Mary Louise Fowler. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at St. Anthony’s Church, 12th & Monroe Streets, NE, Washington, DC, Saturday, August 13, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hillhaven Nursing Center Inc., 3210 Powder Mill Rd., Adelphi, MD 20783.

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NADINE K. WOOD (Age 76)

On Tuesday, August 9, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Nadine was the former National Director of District 6 of the American Contract Bridge League and past President of the Washington Bridge League. Beloved wife of Roland G. Wood; mother of Gregory R. Wood (Laurie) and Dana C. Wood; sister of the late Carolyn Berg; grandmother of Anna, Lindsay, Bobby, Sarah, and Evan. Also survived by other loving family and numerous friends in the Bridge community. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, August 12, 2011, 12 noon to 1 p.m., with service at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Membership Department, 6 Herndon Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403 or to the American Heart Association , P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.

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MATHILDE BOAL LEE

“Mimi” (Age 91)

On Tuesday, August 9, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late former Governor Blair Lee, III; mother of Blair Lee, IV of Silver Spring, MD, Joseph W. Lee of Old Fields, WV, Christopher G. Lee of Boalsburg, PA, Erica B. Lee of Covallis, MT, Philip L. Lee of Potomac, MD, John F. Lee of Brookeville, MD, Jenny Sataloff of Baltimore, MD and the late Pierre B. Lee; sister of Mary Elizabeth d’Harcourt of Paris, France. Also survived by 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, August 15, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Capital Girl Scouts at GSCNC, 4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite M2, Washington, DC 20008. Attention: Fund Development or online at https://register.gsnc.org/apps/payments/donate.asp or to the Boal Mansion Museum, P.O. Box 116, Boalsburg, PA 16827.

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VIRGINIA SOTIROS

On Saturday, August 6, 2011 a native and life-long resident of Washington, DC. Beloved sister of Georgia Kennedy and the late James Thomas Sotiros, Irene S. Callas and Eugenia Dalonas; aunt of Paul, Thomas, Joanne C., George, Barbara, Peter, Nancy, Linda and Alexander. Also survived by numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with prayers at 7 p.m. Funeral Service at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 16th & Upshur Streets NW, Washington, DC on Friday, August 12 at 11 a.m. Interment Glenwood Cemetery.

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GERALD EDWARD RYAN

On Monday, August 8, 2011, peacefully at his home in Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of 58 years to Alice Ryan; father of Jackie (Tony) Molligo, Carol (Michael) Wade, Patricia Ryan, Tim Ryan, Nancie (Jose) Tassara, and Christopher (Courtney) Ryan. Also survived by ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Gerald was born in Evanston, Illinois in 1927 to Edward and Grace Koepke Ryan. He graduated Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1950. 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. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, on Friday, August 12, at 12:15 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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GEORGE JOSEPH McFARLANE

On Saturday, August 6, 2011, of Crofton, MD. Beloved husband of the late Rose McFarlane; father of George Jr. (Joanne), Carol D., Paul D. (Karen) and Steven A. (Loma) McFarlane; grandfather of Kimberly, Joshua, Steven, Ryan and Kyle; brother of Mary Jane Costlow. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 2 to 4 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 Thursday, August 11, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or Fisher House Foundation.

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ROBERT W. BECK (Age 99)

On Sunday, August 7, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. He served in the US Army in World War II and was a former General Manager of Columbia Country Club, Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved husband of the late Rosina M. Beck; father of William R. Beck and wife, Dorothy; grandfather of Michael W. Beck (Sandra), and Daniel M. Beck (Carolyn). Also survived by three great- grandchildren, Ryan, Sarah, and Mason. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, August 10, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment private.

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Roccina Yolanda Martino Bennett

“Rocky”

On Tuesday, August 2, 2011, in Canton, OH, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Paul R. Bennett; loving mother of Paul (Kathy) Bennett; grandmother of Selina (Roger) Gima, Sophia and Frankie Bennett and Sheila Crawford; great-grandmother of Thomas, Avery, and Ashley; sister of Jennie Leone and the late Mary Cusano; sister-in-law of Ronald W. Bennett, Rita G. Harding and the late Dorothy Wike, Eugene J. Bennett and Fr. Joseph R. Bennett. She also leaves behind adoring nieces and nephews: Jean (Denny) Amigo, Jennifer (Lew) Moore (with whom she lived for many years), Anne Marie (Danny) Stroia, Becky (Larry) North, Rocky (Trish) Cusano, Vic Cusano, Frances Dix, Louisa (Jim) Thelen, Christine Sickmen, Jon Wike, Steve (Mickie) Wike, Bonita Bennett, and “Little” Eugene Bennett; and many great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Norbeck and Muncaster Roads, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, August 10, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Laurels of Massillon, 2000 Sherwood Circle, NE, Massillon, OH 44646.

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