Archive for February, 2012

MARGARET LUCILLE SMITH

On Friday, February 17, 2012, Margaret Lucille Smith of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Columbia, MD. Beloved wife of the late Sam F. Smith; mother of Ellen Baese, Peggy Fisher, and Daniel Smith and wife, Patricia Burns-Smith; grandmother of Bryan Fisher and wife, Sharon Praissman, Patrick, Meagan, and Caitlin Smith. Also survived by other loving family and friends.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, February 20, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 10:30 AM. Interment Crestlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities of Baltimore, 320 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

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PAUL MIROSLAV KOLOC

On Friday, February 17, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Inventor, entrepreneur and engineering physicist granted numerous United States and international patents for industry, the Department of Defense and the corporation he founded, Prometheus II, Ltd. Beloved husband of Deanna Cooper; father of Paul T. Koloc, Tanya Costigan (Billy), Tina Koloc and Beverly Edwards; grandfather of Nicole, Kristin and Joseph Delmar, Colin “C. J.” Costigan, Elisha Koloc, and James and Jessica Edwards; great-grandfather of Jeremiah and Taysia. Also survived by three sisters, one brother, an uncle, numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews and many other family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, February 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Services and Interment to take place in Waterloo, IA.

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NORMAN WESLEY CLOHER

On Friday, February 17, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Diane Felice Cloher; father of Laura Ann, Joseph Benjamin, and Chelsea Elizabeth Cloher; brother of JoLyn (Terry) Seifert and Maggie (Dennis) Swierad. Also survived by many loving family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, February 25 at 3 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

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JUSTIN MICHAEL CARTER (Age 39)

On Monday, February 13, 2012 of Washington, DC. Beloved son of Sharon and Jim Carter of North Andover, MA; brother of Brent Carter; brother-in-law of Pea Carter and uncle of Kai and Rei Carter, all of Silver Spring, MD; nephew of Bob and Jane Carter of Cary, NC. Celebration to honor Justin’s life to be held at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC, where he worked, on Saturday, February 18 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Justin’s memory may be made to the National Rehabilitation Hospital, 102 Irving St. N.W., Washington, DC 20010.

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ROSE E. BRODSKY (Age 57)

On Monday, February 13, 2012, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Lester S. Brodsky; mother of Jacob J. Brodsky, Michelle Santillo, Teresa Brodsky and Rham Bunnag; sister of Josephine M. Brown, Susan M. Zindel, Joseph R. Torrisi and Thomas F. Torrisi. Also survived by eight grandchildren and her companion Joseph Anderson. 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. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Monday, February 20, at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery County Humane Society, 14645 Rothgeb Drive, Rockville, MD 20850.

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PERVIS GEORGE JOHNSON (Age 59)

On Thursday, February 9, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Paulette Jean Johnson; father of Heidi Johnson. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Colesville Baptist Church, 13100 Andrew Drive, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, February 18, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held at 12 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Colesville Baptist Church, in the name of Pervis George Johnson.

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WILLIAM ARTHUR URIE

On Monday, February 13, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Grace O’Donnell Urie; father of James A. (Nanette) and Thomas (Marci) Urie; grandfather of Caitlin (Sean) Christian, Ryan, Megan, Jessica and Matthew Urie and Nicole Francini. Relatives and friends may call at Oakdale Emory United Methodist Church, Georgia Avenue and Emory Church Road, Olney, MD on Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. with funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels of Wheaton, 10101 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895.

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RICHARD HOWARD OFFUTT (Age 91)

Entered Eternal Life on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Born in Washington, DC on May 14, 1920, he served as First Lieutenant in the Army during World War II, graduated Georgetown University and Georgetown Law School; then worked for the Veterans Administration for 30 years. His pride and joy and living legacy was his family: beloved wife of 67 years Hilda, four children; ten grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at Christ Church Parish, 4001 Franklin Street, Kensington, MD 20895 on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 10 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church Parish at the above address.

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JOHN JOSEPH ALLEN, JR.

On Sunday, February 12, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Lois Allen; father of Judith (John) Kraus; grandfather of Joyce (Scott) Dyer; great-grandfather of Joseph Dyer. Also survived by Carol Hulver, William (Wilma) Colburn and Dawn Bay and their families. 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. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Thursday, February 16 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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NEVITT AMES MORRIS, SR. (Age 79)

On Wednesday February 8, 2012 of Takoma Park, MD. Beloved husband of 50 years to Yolanda G Morris; father of Eduardo N. (Cheryl), Nevitt V., Florencio A. and Stella Morris (Rojas); grandfather of Sofia Morris, Carlos, Marcos and Jimmy Rojas; brother of Esther Strout, Virginia Miodowski, Pauline Pelletier and the late Juanita Blake and Jim Baity. Also survived by his niece, Faye Lindsey. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, February 14 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, New Hampshire & Larch Avenues, Takoma Park, MD on Wednesday, February 15 from 10 to 11 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, February 23 at 9 a.m. (please assemble at the administration building by 8:30 am). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Research Center, 640 Jackson St., St. Paul, MN 55101.

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FLORENCE M. LAWRENCE (Age 91)

On Saturday, February 11, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Lewis G. Lawrence; mother of Patricia McCauley (John) Purcell; grandmother of Shannon Foor (Eliseus) Cooper; great-grandmother of Camille Mary Cooper. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Tuesday, February 14, at 10:30 a.m. Interment 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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RICHARD THOMAS GRIFFIS

On Thursday, February 9, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Jean Griffis; father of Ruth Donnellan and Kimberly Valencia; step-father of Linda Willoughby and Barbara Harvey; grandfather of Brendan, Molly, Morgan and Sean Donnellan and Kayla, Daniel, Matthew and Michael Valencia and step-grandfather of seven. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday, February 14, 2012, from 10 to 11 a.m., where a Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Private. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

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VERLE VOLL STULTZ (Age 86)

On Wednesday, February 8, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved mother of Charles R. Stultz, Norman F. Stultz, III, Ann Stultz McConchie and Marcia Stultz Seeber; mother-in-law of Pamela Stultz, Maureen McKay-Stultz, Craig McConchie and David Seeber; grandmother of Emma, Tessa and Liam Stultz, Andy and Danny Iler and Dominic Stultz; sister of Carl, Everett and the late Lyle Voll; sister-in-law of Shirley and the late Ardene Voll. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD, on Monday, February 13 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society , Montgomery County Unit, 801 Roeder Rd., Suite 800, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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EDWARD THOMAS SPIELMAN (Age 98)

On Tuesday, February 07, 2012, of Highland, MD. Beloved husband of the late Frances Irene Spielman; father of Arlene (Tim) Joyce Conrad, Janice (Mark) Anne Ramirez, and Roger Lee Spielman; grandfather of Lacey Conrad, Rachael Anne Bis, Anne Marie Ramirez, and Kristina Anne Ramirez; great-grandfather of Evangeline Valora Bis; brother of Agnes Wolfe and the late Loretta Koop, Bill, Bud, Bernie, Ray, Dick and Bob Spielman. Also survived by beloved family friend, Rita Noel. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave and Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, February 13, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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JACQUELINE YVONNE SILFIES

On Tuesday, February 7, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Frederick George Silfies; mother of Martine (William) Bennett, Muriel (Richard) Owens and Sylvie Chen; grandmother of Nathalie Bennett-Wenning, Stephanie Buchanan, Shaun Owens, Christopher Owens and David Chen. Also survived by a niece, Michele Chereau and four great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 11 a.m., with family receiving friends at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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