Archive for November, 2019

RITA DUNBAR BUCKINGHAM (Age 83)

On Monday, November 25, 2019, of Annapolis, MD. Beloved wife of the late Donald G. Buckingham; mother of D. Gregory Buckingham, Jr, Julie Buckingham Carter (Ben), Marty Buckingham (Joyce) and Philip J. Buckingham (Sue). Grandmother of 10 grandchildren, Erin Buckingham McNamara (Christopher), Donnie Buckingham, Mary Buckingham, Mallory Buckingham, Abbey Buckingham, Shannon Buckingham, Christine Buckingham Dean (Geoff), Sheila Carter, Maddie Carter, Helen Carter; and three great-grandchildren, Gabe and Geraldine Dean and Clare Lucia McNamara. Sister of the late Dorothy Kehoe, Ethel Doherty, Ann Duchesne and Ellen Syquia. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, December 2, 2019, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 7500 Pearl Street, Bethesda, on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society , 405 Williams Ct. Suite 120, Baltimore, MD 21220.

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Sau Ying Wong (Age 96)

On Monday, November 25, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Miguel Wong; mother of Albert (Lois) Wong, the late Frank Wong, Peter Wong and May Ng; grandmother of Kathryn, Emily, Sheldon, Gary, Kimberly, William and Karen. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, November 30, 2019, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at George Washington Cemetery, Adelphi, MD.

John Randolph Rice, CPA (Age 86)

John Randolph Rice, CPA, of Rockville, MD, passed peacefully on November 22, 2019 at the age of 86. He was born in Syracuse, NY on November 20, 1933 and moved to Cumberland, MD in 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph W. Rice and Claudine McCullough Rice of Cumberland.

John is survived by JoAnn, his loving wife of 61 years, and three children Karen S. DiPeppe (Joe), Scott R. Rice (Amy), and Jody D. Rice as well as six grandchildren (Meaghan and Wes Collins, Theresa and John Nielsen, Scott, Jr., Kyle, John Tyler and Jack) and two great grandchildren (Jameson and Annaleigh).

John graduated from the University of Maryland in 1955, where he was a member and served as chapter president of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He lived in the Washington area from 1958 until his death.

He started his accounting career with Arthur Andersen in New York City in 1955. He then served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Boston, the first guided missile cruiser. After leaving the military, he served as an internal auditor of Capital Airlines. In 1961, he took a position as Business Manager and later Comptroller of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) where he headed the financial department for the next 38 years. He retired in May 1999.

Mr. Rice shared his passion for sports as Commissioner and Coach of the Farmland Athletic Association’s (FAA) basketball and softball programs from 1973-1978. John served on the Board of Directors during construction of the Tilden Woods Swimming Pool and served as its Treasurer and Tax Preparer from 1964 into the 1970’s.

In his retirement, he played softball and basketball in programs sponsored by the Montgomery County Senior Sports Association and served as its Treasurer from 1992-2017. He was also a member of Board 12, International Association of Approved Basketball Officials from 2003-2011 and refereed games in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. John also umpired softball games for the Greater Washington Softball Umpires Association-ASA from 2007-2013 and the Maryland Umpires Softball Association-NSA from 2005-2013.

As an avid fan of the Redskins and Washington Nationals, John was delighted to cheer the Nats on to their first World Series victory.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from 2-4 pm where a service will begin at 4 pm.
Interment MD Veteran’s Cemetery-Rocky Gap at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central Union Mission,  65 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20007

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Charles C. Philipp (Age 83)

On Saturday, November 23, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of Nancy F. Philipp; father of Charles Randolph “Randy” (Jacinda) Philipp and Hugh Taylor (Christine) Philipp;  grandfather of Katherine and Russell;  brother of Gregory Alan Philipp.  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, 20901 (Valet Parking), Saturday, December 7, from 2 to 4 pm with words of remembrance at 3:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to  Alzeheimer’s Association or Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Educational Foundation, Inc.   Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date.

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Gustave Henry Kotting (Age 94)

On Saturday, November 23, 2019, of Brookeville, MD. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Kotting; father of Joyce (Melvin) Basye, Gustave Joseph (Donna Joan) Kotting, Elaine (Dr. Douglas Drewyer) Drewyer, and Karen (Jimmy) McIntyre; grandfather of Carrie (Robbie) Becker, Brian (Tara) Basye, Jenni Kotting, Douglas Drewyer, Austin (Lauren) Drewyer, and Danielle (Evan) White, Codi , Hunter (Emma), and Alex McIntyre; also survived by five great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, November 29, 2019, from 10 to 11 am with Funeral Service at 11 am. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

IRENE ANNE COLANGELO (Age 97)

On Friday, November 15, 2019 in Palm Desert, CA. Beloved wife of the late John F. Colangelo; mother of Raymond F. Colangelo (Ilene Gast) and the late John T. Colangelo. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, New Hampshire & Larch Avenues, Takoma Park, MD, on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the charity of your choice.

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LEOLA RUTH CARTER BERGMANN (Age 97)

On November 8th, 2019, Leola Ruth Carter Bergmann passed peacefully at her home in Silver Spring, Maryland. She lived to be 97 years old. She was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, the eldest of Bonnie Glenn Carter and Virginia Theresa Peterson’s three children. Ruth was very studious from an early age and excelled in school.  She earned a degree in English from the University of Texas in 1943. She moved to Washington, DC during WWII, and worked at National Airport in the air traffic control division. In DC, she met her husband, Robert Theodore Bergmann, at a boarding house run by the Walther League of the Lutheran Church. They married November 17, 1945 and raised three children.

Ruth and Robert attended Calvary Lutheran Church in Silver Spring, Maryland where she was active in the Altar Guild. Ruth was a loyal Wife, Mother and Grandmother. She had a fantastic memory and was extremely literate, completing daily crossword puzzles and winning avidly at Scrabble games into her nineties. She had an Oxford Unabridged English Dictionary on a pedestal in her kitchen which she regularly used. Her nature was steadfast, simple, and caring. She was sharp, meticulous, organized and intelligent. She had a passion for ancestry and history. She was extremely dutiful to her family and will be greatly missed.

Ruth was preceded in death by husband Robert (1921-1996). She is survived by children Paul (Carole), Martha and Ted, as well as her much loved grandchildren Luke (Bonan) and Rita.  Ruth will be buried in Concordia, Missouri, alongside husband Robert and other relatives.  A memorial service will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church in the spring.

FRANCIS XAVIER WHEATLEY

“Frank” (Age 74)

On Monday, November 18, 2019, of Laurel, MD. Beloved husband of Rosalie Wheatley; father of Anthony “Tony” (Debra) Wheatley; brother of Alice M. (Harry) Chaconas and Lois A. Sprinkle. Preceded in death by siblings, Jane Broderick, James E. Wheatley, Jr., Mary Helen Keafer and Patrick E. Wheatley. Survived by three grandchildren, Nicholas, Joseph, and Rachel. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, November 21, 2019, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, Northeast Region, 405 Williams Court, Suite 120, Baltimore, MD 21220.

CAROLE ANN MUMAW (Age 76)

On Sunday, November 17, 2019, of Rockville, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Norman and Florence Mumaw; sister of Bob Mumaw and the late Jean Whitmore; aunt of Keith, Scott and Brian Whitmore. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, November 23, from 10 to 11 am, where Funeral Service will follow at 11 am. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, ASPCA Gift Processing Center, PO Box 96929, Washington, DC 20077.

BLANCA ROSA MEJICANOS (Age 75)

On Sunday, November 17, 2019, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved mother of Graciela Cedillos; grandmother of Jose, Christian and Ronaldo; great-grandmother of Daniel, Jace and Isabella; sister of Noe, Celso, Saul, Estella, Salvador and Merida. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Thursday, November 21, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, on Friday, November 22, at 10 a.m. Interment George Washington Cemetery.

George Joseph Hranicky 
4/7/1928-11/15/2019

On November 15, 2019 George passed peacefully in his home. He will be remembered as a cherished  father to Teresa Weisinger, Justine Hranicky Muhammad, Kenneth Hranicky, and Marie Ried;  brother to Frank Hranicky and Dorothy Alberts, grandfather to Elise Weisinger, Naomi Weisinger, Jeremy Weisinger, Sarah Howard, Peter Weisinger, Aaron Weisinger, Aqummah Muhammad, Daniel Weisinger, Zitaqwa Muhammad, Jeff Reid, James Reid Jr., Jonathan Reid, Jay Reid, Joseph Reid, Joanna Reid, Juliana Reid, Justin Reid, great grandfather of 12 and friend. George was a long-time member of Holy Cross Parish. He served his country in the United Stated Air Force. He worked for many years as a manager at Bergman’s Dry Cleaning, and in his later years was a clerk at Weis Super Market. He will be greatly missed. Graveside service at Gates of Heaven Cemetery Monday, November 18, 2019 at 2 PM.

Mary Josephine Parker (Age 65)

On Tuesday, November 12, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD.  Loving mother of Kimberly (Scott) Kelly and Jeanine (Chris) Regan. Grandmother of Brian, Aidan and Declan Kelly and Madelyn Regan.  Mary now joins her parents Frank and Betty Pozarek in Eternal Life.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901(Valet Parking), Sunday November 17, 2019 from 2 to 4pm. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20904, on Monday, November 18, 2019 at 11 AM.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Breast Cancer Foundation https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org

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Lorraine Elizabeth Meinberg (Age 93)

On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, of Frederick, MD. Loving wife of 56 years to the late Lawrence Meinberg; mother of Carol Giammo, Douglas Meinberg and his wife Sandra Meinberg; grandmother of Tim (Katie) and Chris (Kristin) Meinberg. Also survived by her great grandchildren: Benjamin, Hadley, and Easton Meinberg. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, November 19, 2019, from 10 to 11 am where Funeral Service will follow at 11 am. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Associates OR  Disabled American Veterans

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