MEVELYN DeSALES CULLINS
On Sunday, December 18, 2011, of Owings, MD. Beloved husband of the late Rose Marie Cullins; father of four children. Also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, December 26, 2011 at 11 a.m.
ANGELOS WILLIAM VALIS
MARIA CONCEPCION RAMIREZ
On Monday, December 19, 2011, of Alexandria, VA. Beloved mother of Carlos Abarca; grandmother of Carlos Antonio Abarca; sister of Mercedes Valle, Dolores Ramirez, Jose Ramirez and Maria Concepcion Ramirez Aviles. 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. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, December 23, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850
LOUIS J. PALOMBO (Age 79)
On Monday, December 19, 2011. Beloved husband of Camille Palombo; father of Louis, Daniel, David and Paul Palombo, and daughters, Rosanne Boswell, Maria Kolick, and Lisa Holtz. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peters Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, 20832 on Friday, December 23 at 1:30 p.m. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, PO Box 1000, Memphis, TN, 38105.
ALEXANDER WOLFGANG GEYGER
On Saturday, December 17, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Barbara F. Geyger. Funeral Service at Grace Episcopal Church, 1607 Grace Church Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Grace Episcopal Church or Holy Cross Home Rehab & Hospice, 11800 Tech Road, Suite 240, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
JOSEPH R. AMATO
On Saturday, December 17, 2011, of Brookeville, MD. Beloved husband and loving childhood sweetheart of the late Mary M. Amato; father of Angela Marie (Domenico) Bonaccorsy, Anna “Annie” Maria Amato, and Mary Margaret (Michael P.) Farrell; grandfather of Joseph and Nick Bonaccorsy, JoAnna F. (Andy) Baldwin and Laura Marie (Johnathon) Farrell-Smith; great-grandfather of Lauren Grace Bonaccorsy, Katelyn Joy Bonaccorsy, Valerie Rose Baldwin, and Kyle Andrew Baldwin; brother of Emil Amato; brother-in-law of Mary A. Amato. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Thursday, December 22, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Mended Hearts, Inc., National Capital Area, Chapter 94, Washington Adventist Hospital, 7600 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912.
ROSWITHA ELIZABETH REISINGER
On Thursday, December 15, 2011, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late John G. Reisinger; mother of Annette U. Reisinger (Stan Chang); grandmother of Paul Michael Chang and the late Rebecca Marie Chang. Also survived by her sister Ulrike Langert of Switzerland. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, December 21, 10 to 11 a.m.; where the funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Boulevard, #1010, Rockville, MD 20852.
BERNARD WILLIAM McQUADE
“Will”
On Wednesday, December 14, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. William was a graduate of Gonzaga Class of 1957 and a member of the Knights of Colombus Council 770. Beloved cousin of Mary Jane Kitover; son of the late Bernard W. and Anne McQuade. Relatives and friends may call at St. Michael’s Church, 805 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, December 21, from 10 to 10:30 a.m.; where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, DC. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Church.
JEAN MARLENE PATTON YANCEY
On Friday, December 16, 2011, of Adelphi, MD. Beloved wife of Charles Yancey; mother of Sari Caldwell and Kareem Yancey; grandmother of Christina Segura, Charlene Hernandez, Jeannine Caldwell; great grandmother of Cayden, Caiya, Malakai and Joshua. Also survived by her sister Therrelle Scott; her sister-in-law Evelyn Jones and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m, and on Wednesday, December 21, at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 9701 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD, from 10 to 11 a.m.; where the funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment George Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kids Wish Network, Inc.; Attn: Development Department, 4060 Louis Ave., Holiday, FL 34691 or Paralyzed Veterans of America, Donation Processing Center, 7 Mill Brook Rd., Wilton, NH 03086.
PATRICK J. SHANKO (Age 61)
On Friday, December 16, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of the late Adam and Clare Shanko; brother of Marilou Greenwade, Karen Bennett, the late Roger, Michael, and Joseph Shanko; uncle of Christopher, Matthew and Michael Bennett and Jennifer Hottle. Also survived by sister-in-law, Maureen Shanko and other loving family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to Shapiro and Duncan Inc., (To benefit employee’s in time of need), 14620 Rothgeb Dr., Rockville, MD 20850.
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VINCENT A. PEPPER
Passed away on Friday, December 16, 2011. Vince was the founding partner of the prestigious communications law firm of Smith & Pepper, and its successor, Pepper & Corazzini. Representation by the firm included many major radio and television groups together with dominant cable organizations. Vince was counsel and business advisor to the Rounsaville Radio Stations, SCI Television (George Gillett), Busse TV, New World TV, Capstar, Turner Broadcasting Systems (Ted Turner), and Gray Television. Vince was the principal owner of radio stations in Kentucky and cable TV systems in Tennessee and Washington. He served President Ronald Reagan’s administration heading the FCC transition and also served as Senior Advisor on two international broadcasting treaties. He served as General Counsel to the National Association of Media Brokers from its inception in 1985 until March of 2007. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the NAMB in 2003. Vince was very active in the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) during the 1960’s and 70’s as coach for numerous boys and girls athletic teams for both St. Bernadette’s and St. Peter’s Elementary Schools. For many years he also served as lector at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Olney, Maryland. He was predeceased by his daughter, Suzanne J. Pepper. He is survived by his wife, Donna; his son, Vincent A. Pepper, Jr. and wife, Geanne; his son, Michael A. Pepper, and wife, Diane; his daughter Mary Anne Friedrich, and husband, Mark; his daughter, Terri Pepper Cameron and husband, Donald; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD on Thursday, December 22 at 10 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
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ADEAN MURPHY
“Dean” (Age 75)
Peacefully at home on Thursday, December 15, 2011, of Mc Lean, VA. Beloved wife of Steve Murphy and sister of Mary Mack. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service to be held at Plymouth, NC at a later date. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Caring, 950 North Glebe Road, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22203 or www.capitalcaring.org.
PAUL FRANCIS CAIN
On December 15, 2011, loving husband, father, and grandfather Paul Francis Cain peacefully entered Heaven. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Joan Runion Cain, of Colesville, MD; his children Theresa Argandona (Andrew) of Alexandria, VA; Patricia Cain Pitkin (Douglas) of Washington, DC; and Paul (Christina) of Pasadena, MD; and three grandchildren Ayden, Brendan, and Megan. In addition, he leaves a brother, Joseph Cain (Margaret); a sister, Laura Green (Bob); and 13 nieces and nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his brothers, John J. Cain and Bernard L. Cain and his sister, Sr. Patricia Cain, MM.
Paul was born in Washington, DC and lived in the area his entire life. He graduated from Gonzaga College High School, and received an accounting degree from the Benjamin Franklin School of Accountancy, which later merged with The George Washington University. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955, at Ft. Campbell, KY. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 1958. After working for Millard T. Charlton and Associates for several years, he joined Henry M. Witt, Inc. until his semi-retirement in 1999.
Paul stayed active despite health battles over the past few years. He enjoyed traveling with his wife to most of the states east of the Rockies, watching sports, and visits with his family and friends. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Community in Silver Spring, the American Legion, and the Woodridge Club. His family and friends will greatly miss his humor, wisdom, and kindness.
Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Monday, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, December 20, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul’s name to the Maryknoll Sisters, P.O. Box 317, Maryknoll, NY, 10545-0317, or to the Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 A.C. Skinner Pkwy, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
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MARY D. BRADY (Age 90)
“Dorrie”
On Friday, December 16, 2011, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Harry G. Brady; mother of Catherine Brady McClave; grandmother of James Harrison and Mary Catherine McClave; sister of Francis E. Stueve. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, December 19, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Baptist de la Salle, 5706 Sargent Road, Chillum, MD, on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
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MARIE ELENA McCARTHY (Age 89)
On Thursday, December 15, 2011 of Rockville, MD, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late John J. McCarthy; mother of John J., Thomas C., Eleanor M. and Patricia A. McCarthy; mother-in-law of Maureen McCarthy and Carolyn Steiert; grandmother of Thomas C. McCarthy, II; sister of the late Charles Ruggiero and Elena Kissell. Marie had a long, distinguished career as a teacher at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda, MD. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 20 at 10 a.m. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
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500 University Blvd. West
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Phone: 301.593.9500