Archive for January, 2012

KITTY YIN POMEROY

On Sunday, January 15, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved daughter of Sun-Shui Ma Lee and the late Gim Loon Lee; wife of Roger Pomeroy; mother of Andrew, Katherine and Tristan Pomeroy; sister of Marie Lee and Alan Lee. A Memorial Service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 3 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850, to Washington Cancer Institute at Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010 or to American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

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VIOLET FULLER PEIRCE

On Saturday, January 7, 2012, of Brookeville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Marvin M. Peirce; mother of Steven (Cheree) Peirce and Debra (John) Veltri; grandmother of Andrew Peirce, Mary Lynn Veltri and the late Robert Veltri; great-grandmother of Jake Veltri. Also survived by her sister, Jewell Pollard. Graveside Service and Interment Parklawn Memorial Park on Wednesday, January 18, at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department, 17921 Brooke Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860.

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ISABEL F. BUTLER (Age 93)

On Friday, January 13, 2012, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Vincent F. Butler; mother of Kenneth (the late Dolores) Butler and Jean (James) Dunn; grandmother of Catherine (Thomas), Kenneth (Tina), James (Dana), Vincent (Amy), Jeanine (Alastair), Jeanie (Brian) and Matthew (Megan). Also survived by 14 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Friday, January 20, 2012 at 10:30 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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ELIZABETH HAYUNGA

On Friday, January 13, 2012 of Kensington, MD formerly of New York City. Beloved mother of Dr. Eugene G. Hayunga and his wife, Mary Ann; grandmother of Christina M. Hayunga, Joseph E. (Michele), Michael A. (Juli) and Robert A. Hayunga; great-grandmother of Julia E and Ashley N. Hayunga. 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. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 10 a.m. Interment Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to National Lutheran Home, 9701 Veirs Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 or Holy Cross Hospital Foundation, 11801 Tech Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.

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MARY JANE HANNUM

On Thursday, January 12, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. She was active in scout leadership, her civic association, St. Catherine Laboure leisure club and charitable fund raising. Beloved wife of the late Floyd William Hannum; mother of Patricia L. Hannum, Linda Hannum Stelling and Thomas W. Hannum; grandmother of Carrie Murray, Michael Stelling and Haley Hannum; great-grandmother of Sophia and Liam Murray; sister of Rachel Cox and Doris Brudzinski. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Monday, January 16 at 10 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assisi, 6701 Muncaster Mill Rd., Derwood, MD 20855 or St. Peter Parish, 2900 Sandy Spring Rd., Olney, MD 20832.

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RALPH L. KENNEDY (Age 89)

On Monday, January 9, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Mary G. Kennedy; father of Barbara Jones (Robert), Michael Kennedy (Carol), Patrick Kennedy (Janet), Timothy Kennedy, Teresa Flick (Paul), Angie Auth (Dave), and the late Kevin Kennedy; brother of Kathryn Holt. Also survived by 25 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, January 13, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection Church, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD on Saturday, January 14, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery, Oldham, VA on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Hospital Foundation, 111 Michigan Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20010.

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KEVIN RAFFERTY

On Saturday, December 31, 2011, of California, MD formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Ingeborg Franz Rafferty; father of Eileen Ligday, Ingrid Rafferty and the late Kevin C. Rafferty, grandfather of Megan and Katie Ligday. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, January 13, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, January 14 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622 www.charhall.org or to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 www.hospiceofstmarys.org.

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ANGELINA THEODORAKOS

On Monday, January 9, 2012, of Lewisdale, MD. Beloved wife of the late John E. Theodorakos; mother of Ellis J. and George J. Theodorakos; grandmother of Elizabeth, Tessa, Alexander and Liam; sister of Gust Caperones; mother-in-law of Ann Gillespie and Danica M. Theodorakos. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Trisagion said at 7 p.m.). Funeral service at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 16th and Upshur Streets, NW, Washington, DC on Friday, January 13 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Angelina’s name to Children’s Hospital Foundation, 111 Michigan Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20010.

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ANNE C. MURPHY

On Sunday, January 8, 2012, of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of the late George B. Murphy, Sr.; mother of Marianne Perrett, Cathy O’Connell, Margaret Myers, Sheila Kehoe, Sean Murphy and the late George B. Murphy, Jr. Also survived by nine grandchildren and her twin brother, John P. Crilly. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave & Cable Drive, Kensington, MD, on Saturday, January 14, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to, St. Anselm’s Abbey School, Attn: Father Peter, 4501 South Dakota Ave, NE, Washington, DC 20017 or The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 1400 K St., NW, Suite 725, Washington, DC 20005.

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ANNA ELISABETH PACHOLKIW (Age 91)

On Friday, January 6, 2012, of Bowie, MD. Beloved wife of the late Ivan “John” Pacholkiw; mother of Charles Pacholkiw and the late Maria Leach; grandmother of George Kehl, Annette and John Leach, Laura and the late Chuck Pacholkiw; aunt of Ronald Kohler great-grandmother of Jesse and Sarra Chick and Jayden and Madison Leach. 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. (Parastas at 7:30 p.m.) Divine Liturgy at Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family, 4250 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC, 20017, on Friday, January 13 at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

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MICHAEL FRANCIS OGURCHAK

On Sunday, January 8, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Nora Terrill Ogurchak; father of Betty Ogurchak; step-father of Robert E. Terrill (Diane), James T. Terrill (Judy); brother of Edward Ogurchak (Eileen), Richard Ogurchak (Joyce), and Kate Kautz. Also survived by many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, January 12, 10 to 11 a.m.; where the Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post 268, 11225 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD 20902.

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DONALD IRVING LEHMAN, SR.

On Saturday, January 7, 2012, formerly of Wheaton, MD, Millsboro, DE and Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Charlotte Hall, MD. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Williams Lehman; father of Debra (Glenn) Rademacher, Donna M. (Robbie) Ricketts, Diana L. (Howard) Husband, Donald I. Lehman, Jr., Douglas H. (Pauline) Lehman, Dorothy L. Ortega, and David W. Lehman; Brother of George M. Lehman. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, January 12, 2012, 7 to 9 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 13, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.

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LUCY MARIE READ KING

On Saturday, January 7, 2012, of Wheaton, MD, formerly of Culpeper, VA. Beloved wife of the late William P. McGuire, Sr. and Kenneth Stabler King; mother of Robin McGuire, Kathy McGuire-Franco and the late Charles E. and William P. McGuire, Jr.; grandmother of Brian, Danny and Mandy McGuire, Elizabeth and Michael Purdum, Liam, Katherine and Scarlett Franco; great-grandmother of Brian P., Jessica, Pilar and Shane McGuire; sister of Irvin W. and Mary F. Corbin, Roberta Minter, and the late James C., Hughwood, Robert L., Bernard, Raymond, William A., Franklin R. and Charles E. Corbin and Virginia Embrey. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 13, 2012 at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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ASMA N. FARHAT

On Sunday, January 8, 2012, of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of the late Niam Farhat; sister of the late Oudie Shiblie and the late Shawki Shiblie. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside Service and interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association , P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

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ROSCOE RUSSA NIX (Age 90)

On Wednesday, January 4, 2012, of Union City, GA, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Emma Sue Coble Nix; father of Veretta T. Nix and Susan Nix (Donald) Webster; grandfather of Briana A. Williams, Tristian K. Webster and Marcus L. Boyd; brother of Anita Jackson, Crispus C. (Edna) Nix, Comer (Ann) Nix, and Pettis (Patricia) Nix. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and good friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, January 11 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Alpha Phi Alpha Omega Service to be held at 7:30 p.m.) A Funeral Service will be held at Church of the Redeemer, 1423 Girard Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20017 on Thursday, January 12 at 11 a.m., preceded by a viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park, Rockville, MD.

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