Archive for August, 2011

JOHN WILLIAM HARDWICK  

JOAN F. BOICOURT

August 1, 1926 – August 4, 2011

On Thursday, August 4, 2011. Of Silver Spring, MD. Joan Boicourt was born in Floral Park NY. Beloved wife of the late Edward M. Boicourt for 49 years; loving mother of Kathleen Goldstein, Edward Boicourt Jr., Gerard Boicourt, James Boicourt, and Irene Curry. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and her sister, Patricia Cotignola. Joan was a respected Artist and Art Teacher in the community, worked in the Washington Art Institute under Alexander Giampietro, high school Art Teacher in the 1970’s and 80’s, longtime leader and member of the Women’s Art Exchange in Montgomery County, MD and Docent at Glenview Mansion in Rockville, MD. Relatives and friends may call at St. Andrew Apostle Church, 11600 Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring MD, 20902 on Wedensday, August 10, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations be made in Joan’s name to the ALS Association, 7507 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855 or online www.alsa.org/donate/

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GEORGE R. SIGMON, SR.

On Wednesday, August 3, 2011, former Washingtonian of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Sandra Sigmon; father of Ray Sigmon (Sonia) and Tammy Mitchell (Tom); brother of Marie York, Linda Hopkins, Tippy Burger, Joe Sigmon, and the late Frank Sigmon. Also survived by three grandchildren, Jamie, James, and Kristen; four great grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Memorial Mass at Holy Redeemer Church, 9701 Summit Ave. (at Cable Dr.), Kensington, MD 20895 on Monday, August 8, 2011 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Holy Redeemer Church.

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BETTY JO EMIGH

On Thursday, August 4, 2011, of Boonsboro, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Emigh; mother of Robert (Shirley) Wease, Deborah Wease (Butch) Malone, Daniel L. Wease, Billie Jo Baker (Donnie) Norris and Lucinda Baker (Eddie) Embrey; stepmother of Pamela, Cynthea, Rheanell, David, Suzanne and the late Robert Emigh; grandmother of 25 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; sister of Steve (Tina) Graves, Gary (Sandy) Graves, Mary Graves Wease and the late William Graves Jr. Also survived by dear friend, Jason Caperones; cousin, Mary Leslie and many loving family members and friends. 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., where funeral service will be held on Monday, August 8 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to John R. Marsh Cancer Center, 11110 Medical Campus Rd., Suite 129, Hagerstown, MD 21742.

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OLIVER NORRIS PHILIP (Age 84)

On Monday, August 1, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Maria Ifill Philip. The former Commissioner of Police for the Commonwealth of Dominica, he was the devoted father of Veda, Joyce, David, Samuel, Paul, Peter, Barbara, and Ray. Mr. Philip was predeceased by daughter, Fern and son, Daniel. He leaves 21 grandchildren. Also mourning his loss are his brother, Alton and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Oliver, Earle, Bert, Maria and Gwen Ifill. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, August 5, 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and at Calverton Baptist Church, 12625 Galway Drive, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, August 6 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where a celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Development Office, The ARC of Montgomery County, Inc. (Respite Services), 11600 Nebel St., Rockville, MD 20852-2554.

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CATHERINE ANN WARE (Age 56)

On Tuesday, August 2, 2011, of Germantown, MD. Beloved wife of Michael Ware; daughter of Joseph and Mary Broun; sister of David (Cathy) Broun. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Monday, August 8 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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FERNANDO LUIS LEON (Age 95)

Peacefully on Monday, August 1, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of 66 years to Argelia Rivera Leon; youngest and last child of Francisca Rodriguez and Vicente Leon; devoted father of Fernandito Leon and Sonia Reig; father-in-law of Jose Reig; proud uncle of Elba, Chente, Tito, Gloria Eneida and Cuto of Puerto Rico. Fernando was born June 11, 1916 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico which he was very proud of as well as being an American citizen. He served in World War II and worked as a Federal employee for 30 years in personnel at the Civil Service Commission, Fort Myers, The Smithsonian and ended his career in federal service in 1973 at the National Institutes of Health. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 on Saturday, August 6 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. with a memorial mass at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice. 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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ARLYN E. WELTY-COLLINS

Arlyn E. Welty-Collins of Silver Spring, Maryland on August 1, 2011, after a 3 1/2 year battle with cancer. Beloved wife of John M. Welty for 44 years who preceded her in death, and David M. Collins for the past five years, adored mother of Eric, Steven and Carolyn and grandmother of Kyle, Caitlyn and Ben. Also survived by sisters Lavonne and June and brother Dallas. Since her diagnosis, she never stopped traveling, cooking, gardening, playing bridge, and creating memories with loving family, especially her grandchildren. “Lyn” was a 1955 graduate of Northwestern School of Nursing in Minneapolis and worked as a Registered Nurse most of her adult life. Lyn loved to travel and had the opportunity to accompany John Welty as a Foreign Service wife to Washington D.C., Kabul, Ankara, and Taipei. In her retirement years, Lyn spent many days volunteering at the St. Luke Caring Ministry, both as a parish nurse and in the finance office. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 on Friday, August 5, at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Lyn’s memory to the Jack and Lyn Welty Music Ministry Memorial at St. Luke Lutheran Church.

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ANNE JOSEPH SOMA

Died peacefully at her home on Monday, August 1, surrounded by those she loved and who loved her. She fought a long battle with cancer, using her time to strengthen her ties to her family, to her friends, and to her God. She was born May 28, 1931, in Kingston, PA, the daughter of Bea and Sam Joseph.

Anne was married for 55 years to Edward Soma, MD, who survives her. Mother of Theresa Soma, Edward Soma, Jr., Nancy Polansky, Diane Dowling and John Soma. She is also survived by her twelve grandchildren. A devout and active member of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, Anne was one of the founding members of the Church, and served for 25 years as treasurer, and as a member of the Parish council. In recognition of her service to the Faith, Anne was invested in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem in 2000, and was promoted to the rank of Lady Commander in 2005. In 2009, she was made a Dame of the Pontifical Order of St. Gregory the Great, one of the highest honors available to laymen in the Catholic Church.

A public visitation will be held on Thursday, August 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, 7142 Alaska Ave. NW, Washington, DC. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 5, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Lebanon. Interment will be a private ceremony at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Anne’s memory to either the building fund of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Church, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , P.O. Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38148.

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