Archive for November, 2011

ELLEN MARY STRICKLAND

On Sunday, November 13, 2011, of Lewes, DE. Beloved wife of the late Harold Strickland; mother of Sallie Wintrich, Martha Strickland, Joan Humphrey and Amy McDonald; sister of Lois Marley, Wayne Smith and the late Kathleen Lucey. Also survived by six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Friday, November 18, 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 Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 or www.delawarehospice.org.

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CLARENCE LEE SHAW

On Sunday, November 13, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Kay Arlene Shaw; father of Jeffrey L. Shaw (Diana L.), Candy K. Grove (Phil Grove), Douglas L. Shaw (Wendy), and Lisa K. Jackson (Richard, Sr.). Also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, November 15 from 12 to 1 p.m. with interment to follow at Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice, 11800 Tech Road, Suite 240, Silver Spring, MD 20904.

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TERESA D. PEÑA-BOHAN

On Tuesday, November 8, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Bohan; sister of Graciela (Robert) Bryan, David (Alexi) Peña Castro, Gloria (Milton) Coral, Ester Peña Castro, Nicolas Peña Castro. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, 11600 Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20902, on Wednesday, November 16, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew Apostle Church.  

FAYE HEFFLEY REGAN  (Age 93)

ARTHUR M. KANEKO (Age 99)

LTC, U.S. Army (Ret.)

On Tuesday, November 8, 2011, Arthur Kaneko of Wheaton, MD. Beloved husband of the late Sophie Ravetta Kaneko; father of Vickie Kaneko, Sharon Bodine (John) and Randy Kaneko (April); grandfather of John Bodine (Tara) and Paul Bodine (Amy). Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 18 at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 3 p.m. (Those wishing to attend, should assemble at the Administration Building no later than 2:30 p.m.) Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association , PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

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JUDITH HATTER (Age 72)

On Thursday, November 10, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Daughter of the late Robert A. and Madeline B. Hatter. Also survived by many loving cousins and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, November 14, 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, November 15 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 or to the Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L St., N.W., Washington, DC 20037.

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ROLAND ERIC FLORIN Age 96

On Wednesday, November 9, 2011, of Takoma Park, MD. Beloved husband of the late Marion Brantley Florin; father of Franklin Eric Florin and Suzanne Florin Moran (Joseph). Also survived by nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Takoma Park Maryland Library, 101 Philadelphia Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912, http://www.takomapark.info/library, or to the National Park Foundation, 1201 Eye Street, NW, Suite 550B, Washington, DC 20005, www.nationalparks.org.

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DESMOND E. BRATHWAITE (Age 76)

On Monday, November 7, 2011, Desmond E. Brathwaite of Wheaton, MD departed from this life. Beloved husband of Thecla Brathwaite; father of Wayne E. Brathwaite; god-father of David R. Gill; grandfather of Wayne Jr., Derrick, Desmond, and Deauntae; great-grandfather of Lyric Ma’kiyah; and cherished family member to many others. Funeral Service will be held at St. Matthew Presbyterian Church, 4001 Bel Pre Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906 at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 15. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew Presbyterian Church or Montgomery Hospice at Casey House.

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JORGE M. LOPEZ (Age 82)

On Thursday, November 10, 2011 of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Pilar G.C. Lopez; father of Jorge (Ruthanne), Luis (Toni), and Miguel-Angel (Leesa) Lopez and Pilar (Scott) Coghlan; brother of Myriam (Gustavo) Loureiro and Lourdes (Vladimir) Cruz; brother-in-law of Josefina Gonzalez-Cofino; grandfather of Ryan, Elissa, Riley and Daniela Lopez, Patrick, Jessica and Marissa Coghlan. Also survived by many other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave & Cable Drive, Kensington, MD on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 14 at 11 a.m. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Catholic Charities Foundation, Archdiocese of Washington, 924 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.

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KATHERINE MARIE STANTON

On Monday, November 7, 2011, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late James S. Stanton, M.D.; mother of Katherine Roddy, James Stanton, Jr., Marie Cardany, Patrick Stanton, John Stanton, Sarah Rasmussen, David Stanton, Mary Margaret Barry, Paul Stanton, and the late Michael Stanton, M.D. and Mary Elizabeth Walsh; mother-in-law of Paul Roddy, Anna Stanton, Richard Cardany, Jeannette Stanton, James Walsh, Kathleen Stanton, John Rasmussen, Mary Stanton and the late Dennis Barry. Also survived by 19 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Monday, November 14, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association National Office, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633.

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EVELYN W. BLEVINS

On Monday, November 7, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William D. Blevins, CDR, USN (Ret); mother of David, John, and Catherine Blevins and Anita Reichert; grandmother of Erin, Jillian, Joseph, Spencer and Dustin; great-grandmother of Mateo; sister of Julia Rotenberry. Memorial Service at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 3820 Aspen Hill Road, Wheaton, MD, on Monday, November 14, at 10 a.m. Inurnment U.S. Naval Academy Columbarium at 1:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington National Cathedral, Attn: Development, 3101 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016.

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RUSSELL LOWELL TOMS

On Sunday, November 6, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Catherine L. Toms; father of Sherron (Ernie) Watkins; stepfather of Ron and Jerry Ceccarelli and Kathy Thompson; grandfather of Ave Scott, Todd Watkins and Julie. Also survived by five great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, November 10, 2011, 10 to 11 a.m. where Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association , National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030.

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BETTY LOU G. JOHNSON

On Monday, November 7, 2011 of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Harold A. Johnson; mother of Christopher A. (Kimberly) Johnson and Stephen P. (Shannon) Johnson; grandmother of Caroline, Christopher Jr., H. Carter, George, Thomas and Laura; sister of Suzanne Higginbotham. Relatives and friends may call at Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, November 12, from 1:30 to 2 p.m. where Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256.

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ROBERT S. SPALDING (Age 96)

On Monday, November 7, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Virginia M. Spalding; father of Carol Ann Miles and father-in-law of David A. Miles. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. Private interment at Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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MICHAEL E. KIRSCHBAUM

On Sunday, November 6, 2011, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn R. Kirschbaum; father of Mary Fiumara, Kathleen Vivian, John Kirschbaum and the late Michael J. Kirschbaum; brother of Jean, George and the late Marion Kirschbaum. Also survived by seven grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave and Cable Drive, Kensington, MD, on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 10 to 11 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 2 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701.

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