Archive for September, 2011

DAVID EDWARD DEPPNER (Age 78)

On Saturday, September 10, 2011 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of R. Grace Deppner; father of Ted, Joe, Francis and Patrick Deppner, Terry dela Santa and Jean Bratton; step-father of Jeffrey and Oliver Manuel and Mary Grace Isenman. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 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. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD on Friday, September 16 at 11 a.m. Entombment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Trees for the Future, Inc., 9000 16th St., Silver Spring, MD 20910, www.treesftf.org.

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JOHN PATRICK BREEN (Age 88)

On Saturday, September 10, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Breen and current wife, Jane S. Breen; father of Michael, Patrick, Thomas and James Breen, Maureen Stant, Monica Michewicz, Kathleen Partington, Mary Ellen Dorsey, Teresa Breen and Beth McAllister; brother of the late Mary M. and James F. Breen and Sheila B. Noziglia. Also survived by numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren 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, September 14, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at St. Ambrose Church, 3107 63rd Ave., Cheverly, MD on Thursday, September 15, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, September 16, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to S.O.M.E., 71 O St., N.W., Washington, DC 20001 or to the DC Firefighters Burn Foundation, PO Box 4565, Washington, DC 20017.

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CAROL ANN RUSH

On Saturday, September 10, 2011 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Rush; mother of Brian Rush, Shannon Rush-Locke, and Darin Rush, grandmother of Gavin and Savannah Locke; mother-in-law of Leonard Locke; Sister of Delores Rosol. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Wednesday, September 14, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Carol’s name may be made to Prince George’s County Police FOP #89, 2905 Old Largo Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.

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LOUIS P. NAPOLI

On Friday, September 9, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. A decorated Foreign Service Officer. Beloved husband of Dorothy Napoli. Also survived by many friends and family. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 7 to 9 p.m., and on Tuesday, September 13, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, 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 a charity of one’s choice.

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DANIEL WILLIAM SULLIVAN, JR.

On Friday, September 9, 2011 of Rockville, MD joined the Lord peacefully. Beloved husband of Lynn Sullivan for 25 years; devoted father of Daniel William Sullivan, III and Kelly Lynn Sullivan. Also survived by his two brothers, Bruce and Michael Sullivan. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and later worked as an insurance agent for several companies. 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. Funeral Service at Faith United Methodist Church, 6810 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD on Monday, September 12, at 10 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dan’s memory to the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Attn: Office of Development, Harris Bldg. Ste. 4000, 3300 Whitehaven St., NW, Washington, DC 20007.

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BEATRICE ANN MITCHELL

On Thursday, September 8, 2011, of Viera, FL., formerly of Toms River, NJ passed away peacefully of lung cancer in Columbia, MD. Beloved wife of the late Bill Mitchell. Survived by two loving sons, William (Beverly) Mitchell and Kenneth (Kim) Mitchell and two loving grandchildren, Will and Kelly Mitchell. Also survived by one sister, nieces and nephews. Funeral Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bea’s memory to Harmony Hall, 6336 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044 or Gilchrist Hospice, 5537 Twin Knolls Rd., Columbia, MD 21045.

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HELEN MARIE KELLY (Age 90)

On Tuesday, September 6, 2011, of Burtonsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Albert Lee Kelly; mother of Lee Kelly (Fran), and Coleen Kemp (Frank); sister of Dorothy Paxton (George) and the late Edward and Robert O’Connor. Also survived by six grandchildren, three great grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, September 11, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection Church, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD on Monday, September 12, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to Sanctuary at Holy Cross, 3415 Greencastle Rd., Burtonsville, MD 20866.

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ROBERT Q. ROY (Age 79)

On Monday, September 5, 2011, of Bethesda, MD, formerly of Detroit, MI. Beloved husband of the late Mary G. Roy; father of Susan J. Roy (David Goldman) and the late Karen Corbin; grandfather of Andrew, William, and James Corbin, and Laura Goldman. Also survived by a great grandson, Jack Corbin. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, September 9, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Chapel, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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HARRIET ANN REMEIN (nee Kuipers)

Of Bethesda, MD, on Thursday, September 1, 2011, at age 88. Beloved wife of Quentin Remein; mother of Quentin (Mary) Remein II, Kay (John Rosen) Remein and Teresa Remein; grandmother of Matthew Remein, Sarah (Shaun) Stiemsma, and John Remein; great-grandmother of Lucas, Elise, Clark, and Blake Stiemsma; sister of George, Florence , Emma, and the late John and Nelly. Friends may call at Silver Spring Christian Reformed Church, 1501 Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, September 9, starting at 6 p.m. and attend the funeral service at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the American Red Cross. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

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MARY ELIZABETH ALDER

On Sunday, September 4, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved sister of Catherine (George) Gadbois and the late Margaret (John) VanSchaick and Aloysius Bauer; sister-in-law of Gertrude Bauer; aunt of Michael, Jacqueline, Kevin, Constance, and the late Patrick Bauer, Monica Moyer, George Gadbois, Regina Smith and Loretta Wells. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 3 to 5 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, on Thursday, September 8, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Rd. NE, Washington, DC 20017.

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MARY LOUISE HALL (Age 103)

On Saturday, September 3, 2011, of Sandy Spring, MD. Daughter of the late Lillie May and John Moran; beloved wife of the late Dixon Wilder Hall. Also predeceased by her dear daughter, Barbara Louise Burns and a brother, Lawrence Patrick Moran. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Shipley of Centreville, MD; a son, Dixon Wilder Hall, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL; son-in-law, Leonard Frederick Burns of Silver Spring, MD; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 8 at 11 a.m. Interment at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD.

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MARIA THERESA ROMERO (Age 86)

On Monday, August 29, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Solomon Romero; loving mother of Sonia, Yolanda, Miriam, Jasmine, Caroline and Benjamin. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 7 at 1 p.m. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, September 13, at 10 a.m. (Assemble at Collins Funeral Home by 8:15 a.m. for procession to Arlington).

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BRIAN A. RICHARDS

On Tuesday, August 30, 2011 of Olney, MD. Beloved son of Eileen and Eric Richards; brother of Sean and Erin and the late Daniel Richards; also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association , P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

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MARIA LIBERATA MARIANI (Age 91)

On Friday, September 2, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Luigi and Elisa Bartoletti Mariani; first cousin of the late Eva Bartoletti DiRico, Luciana Bartoletti, Frances Bass and Carmela Arbogast. Also survived by her first cousins Teresa Zarrelli, Dino Bartoletti and Teresa Giancola. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, September 6, 7 to 9 p.m. and 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, September 7, where Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, P.O. Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38105.

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FRANCES KATHERINE CAPPELLETTI (Age 96)

On Friday, September 2, 2011,of Brookeville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Danilo Cappelletti; mother of Emma (Joaquin) Hangen, Giulio (Lorna) and John (Ann) Cappelletti. Also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, September 5, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Tuesday, September 6, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends Nursing Home, 17340 Quaker Lane,Sandy Spring, MD 20860.

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