Archive for February, 2017

Frank Aloysius Shelton, Jr.

Frank Aloysius Shelton, beloved husband of Carol M. Shelton, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Frank is survived by his devoted wife of fifty-seven years, Carol. He is also survived by his children: Col. (Dr.) F. Joseph Shelton, wife Deborah and children Rebecca, Grace, Rose, Daniel, David, Ana, Olivia; Timothy J. Shelton, wife Eileen and children William, James, Thomas, Margaret; Mary T. Silva, husband Dr. Orlando Silva, and children Sophia and Samuél; and Patricia C. Grier, husband Ken, and daughter Elizabeth. He also survived eleven nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by son Paul, daughter Sharon, daughter-in-law Peggy, parents Frank and Maybelle Shelton, sister Dorothy McFarland, husband Joseph, sister Ruth Capicotto, husband Louis, and brother-in-law Alan Hengel, wife Delores. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West Silver Spring, MD 20901 (Valet Parking) on Monday, February 27, 2017 from 7 to 9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM Tuesday, February 28 at Holy Family Seminary, 401 Randolph Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20904. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Louise Bingham Hanson (Age 88)

On Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of the late Harold K. Hanson Sr.; loving mother of Kirsten H. (Mark) Paulson, Harold K. (Sheila) Hanson Jr. and Judd A. (Michelle) Hanson; grandmother of Abigail Paulson and Claire Paulson. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Funeral service will be at St. Clair Cemetery Chapel, 944 St. Clair Way, Greensburg, PA 15601, on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at 11 a.m.  Those wishing to attend are asked to assemble at the cemetery chapel at 10:30 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Montgomery County, 601 S. Stonestreet Ave., Rockvillle, MD 20850.

Ruth B. Poelma (Age 92)

On Thursday, February 23, 2017 of Sandy Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Paul Poelma; mother of Kathy Snell (Terry), Richard Poelma (Cheryl), and Christine Zito. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildrenRelatives and friends may call at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 10 to 11 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

VERNA CLARKE (Age 76)

On Wednesday, February 8, 2017, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of Joseph Clarke; mother of Jackie Wilkinson, Donett Clarke-Cole, and the late Barrington C. J. Clarke. Also survived by 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five sisters, and a host of relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, February 28, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at Twinbrook Community Church, 5906 Halpine Road, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, March 1 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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KENNETH RUSSELL POTTER (Age 81)

On Wednesday, February 15, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Huntington, Long Island. Beloved husband of the late Gladys “Joey” Joan Potter; father of Carol Potter Lightfoot, Kenneth Robert (Amy) Potter and the late Janet Lynn Potter; grandfather of Sean McGee, Peter and Gregory Lightfoot, Meredith and Morgan Potter; brother of June Richardson and Nancy Richardson. Memorial Service will be celebrated at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, March 25 at 2 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

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William F. Thompson (Age 56)

On Thursday, February 23, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Mary Beth C. Thompson; father of Juliana Fay C. Thompson and Angelina Carmel C. Thompson; son of Fay and the late William O. Thompson; brother of Angela (Harry) Grunst, and Evan (Sharon) Thompson; son-in-law of Juliana A. and the late Zosimo M. Collado; brother-in-law of Carmelita C. Ubas; Also survived by many loving family members, friends and St. Matthew Presbyterian Church family. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking), Wednesday, March 1, from 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service at St. Matthew Presbyterian Church, 4001 Bel Pre Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20906 on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a future education trust fund to be set up for Juliana Fay C. Thompson and Angelina Carmel C. Thompson or St. Matthew Presbyterian Church (address above).

JAMES T. NALLS, SR. (Age 90)

On Thursday, February 23, 2017, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Joan M. Nalls; father of James, Jr. (Kathy), Timothy (Joan), Patrick (Julie), Michael (Tricia), Daniel (Molly), John (Suzie), Joseph (Heather) Nalls, Richard McArdle and the late Anthony Nalls; grandfather of 27 and great-grandfather of 22; brother of Dr. Malcolm Nalls and Eleanor Sweeney. Relatives and friends may call at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, on Tuesday, February 28, beginning at 10 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the James T. ’44 and Joan G. Nalls Scholarship Fund, Gonzaga College High School, 19 Eye Street, Washington, DC 20001.

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Alice L. McKeon

Alice L. McKeon passed into God’s hands on February 13, 2017 after suffering a stroke. Born Alice Louise Bush in New York City on December 17, 1929, the second child to Frederick Walter Bush and Alice Theresa O’Hara, she had two brothers and one sister. She graduated from Our Lady of Refuge School and Walton High School in the Bronx and married her high school sweetheart Thomas John McKeon on November 10, 1951. After living in New York, Japan, Maryland, and Connecticut, Alice and Tom returned to Maryland settling in Bethesda, where they raised their five children. Alice always considered the nurturing role of mother and grandmother her highest calling.  Shortly after Tom retired they moved to Vero Beach, FL where they enjoyed golf, travel and an active social life with many close friends. In 2002 Alice was preceded in death by her devoted husband, then of 50 years.  Following a stroke in 2011, Alice returned to Maryland and lived at Riderwood Village, where she reconnected with and made many new friends.  She is survived by her brother Frederick Bush of Boston, MA; son, Thomas W. McKeon of Kerrville, TX; four daughters: Mary Alice Drewer of Annapolis, MD, Christine L. Lawn of Woodstock, MD, Melody M. Speaker of New York, NY and Kathleen M. Glassman of Bethesda, MD, as well as, 11 grandchildren. Visitations will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. W., Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, March 3, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm and at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Rd., Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, March 4, from 10:30 to 11 am, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Stroke Association or a charity of your choice.

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George Thomas Daniello (Age 70)

George Thomas Daniello (Age 70) of Silver Spring, Md.  passed Feb. 18, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Maureen, daughter Lisa, sons Michael and Anthony and 4 grandchildren, Dominic, Addison, Ashton, and Evelyn.  George was a mechanical engineer and worked at the Naval Surface Weapons Center in White Oak and the Washington Navy Yard in DC for over 33 years. Visitation Feb 26, 2-4 and 7-9 at Collins Funeral Home in Silver Spring.  Services 11am Feb. 27 at St. John the Baptist with burial at Gate of Heaven.

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BEVERLY ANN ROH (AGE 87)

Died peacefully at her home in Rockville, MD surrounded by her loving family on February 20, 2017. Beloved wife of 67 years to Clete Roh.  Survived by three daughters Regina Schwartz (Raymond) of Monroe, CT, Cecelia Windham (Thomas) of Conroe, TX and Serena Treworgy of Warrenton, VA; eight grandchildren Kate, Jessica, Lindsey, Danielle, Kelley, Tyler, Chris and Alicia; and eleven great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Also surviving are brother-in-law and sister-in-law Clint and Carol Dorwart. She was preceded in death by parents George R. and Gladys (Dillon) Penke, brothers Wayland and George C., sisters Vernelle Baker, Marilyn Jones and Joyce Blake. A warm, hospitable, generous and fun loving woman, Beverly was born and raised on a farm near Bennington, NE and is a 1947 graduate of Bennington High School. She was employed as a Bookkeeper at several companies in Nebraska, Colorado, Ohio and the Washington. DC area.  Beverly retired as the Bookkeeper for the Irrigation Association in 1989.  She is a member of the Nebraska Society of Washington, DC and the Ladies Sodality at the Shrine of St. Jude where she was also a parishioner for 55 years. Friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM on February 24, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will held on February 25, 2017 at 11:00AM at The Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD.  Burial will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to JSSA-HOSPICE, 1390 Piccard Drive, Rockville, MD 20850, or www.jssa.org/hospice <http://www.jssa.org/hospice>.

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Jo Ann Yates

Jo Ann Yates had an amazing life, and she did it her way!  Born Jo Ann Grewenig in Elgin, IL on January 21, 1943 to a staunch German Blacksmith and a stubborn Norwegian mother, she had talent and will on her side.  Doing well in school and receiving awards in science, she headed off to Quincy College, a Jesuit School, where everything changed.  Science was boring compared to Arts and Theatre, and exploring these new opportunities led to a change in major and in life. Next, she was off to Washington, DC and the Catholic University Speech and Drama Department for her first master’s degree.  Summers were spent at the box office at Olney Theatre, and in 1968, a year of profound events both nationally and personally, it is there that she met Robert Yates and his considerable family. They were married before the end of the year.  In early 1969, she inadvertently found an opportunity to teach in a school for youth who were trainable but suffering with serious mental limitations, in Prince Georges County and everything changed again. Her love of and skill in theatre played a significant role in her classroom antics and brought a magic to the entire school.  Her career in the county spanned some 40 years and the changes and accolades became part of her life.  She thrived and she loved it! The late 60’s and most of the 70’s were sports car rally days.  Bob and Jo Ann competed and won on a regular basis, plus being the sparkplug for the group.  She was president of Washington Rally Club, long-time administrator for local rallies, and the rally master for the MG 1000, an international event up north. Then there were the boys, Thomas and Michael born in the late 70’s.  Naturally, she was on the school board, a soccer mom, a Cub Scout Den Leader, a Boy Scout parent, and more, all while earning another master’s degree at Trinity College. Her marriage to Robert ended after 26 years, and her education continued to just short of a doctoral degree. Toward the end of Jo Ann’s professional career, she transitioned from teacher of many to advocate for all, as a Pupil Personnel Worker, still in Prince Georges County. She combined her talents and skill to instill a higher degree of professionalism in those responsible for providing the best possible education for any student. At the same time, while still meeting with individual students she came up with unique projects for the student to help with life lessons that would go beyond just school discipline. All the while, she was an avid reader to blind persons and an avid bridge player in the community. She died peacefully in her home on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on Friday, February 17, 2017.  There will be a gathering of family and friends on Wednesday, February 22^nd from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd West, Silver Spring, MD.  The funeral will be at 10:30am the following day at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church located at 8^th and N Streets NW, in Washington, DC.  Interment will be at her family home in Elgin, IL at a later date. Donations may be made in her honor to the Metropolitan Washington Ear, Inc.  (www.washear.org).

She leaves her sons Thomas of Washington, DC, Michael (Katie), of Burke, VA, two granddaughters, her mother Marvis, her brothers David and Joe, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Joe Grewenig, her sister Carole, and her sister-in-law Julie.