Archive for March, 2012

MICHAEL JOHN BUTASH (Age 60)

On Thursday, March 1, 2012, of Washington, DC. Husband of Jill Callio Butash; proud father of Julie Hammond and Andrew John Butash; brother of Thomas Christopher Butash; son of the late Thomas John Butash and the late Geraldine G. Lemacks. Relatives and friends may call at Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, 1725 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, on Monday, March 5, 2012 from 9:30 to 10 a.m., where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037, www.humanesociety.org, or to a charity of your choice .

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MICHAEL PAUL SELMER

On Tuesday, February 28, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Onda Krick Selmer. He is survived by a host of loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m., where Memorial Service will be celebrated on Monday, March 5 at 1 p.m. Interment George Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Arthritis Foundation Membership & Donations, P.O. Box 96280, Washington, DC, 20077.

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EMMA LEE NELSON

“Emily”

On Saturday, February 18, 2012, Emily Nelson of Silver Spring, MD, peacefully took her eternal rest. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alphonso J. Nelson, Jr; mother, Willie R. Nickens; sisters, Elizabeth Nickens Johnson, Jeanne Nickens Travis and brother, Joseph Nickens. She is survived by children: Beverly Nelson Dawson and Anthony “Tony” J. Nelson; brother, Charles R. Nickens, Jr., brother-in-law, Charles Mandy; sisters-in-law, Juanita Mandy, Maria Mandy Gardener, Veronica Mandy and Edith Nickens; daughter-in-law, Marie Nelson; grandchildren, Jeffrey Dawson, Kourtney Dawson, Wesley Nelson and Michael Nelson; granddaughter-in-law, Quiana Dawson and great-grandchildren, Marcus Milroe and Chloe Dawson. She is also survived by two nieces, two nephews, and other relatives and friends. Service and interment were private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in the name of Emma Nelson may be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, #100, Rockville, MD 20850 or the American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

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ELIZABETH S. MARTIN (Age 95)

On Wednesday, February 29, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William Thomas Martin; mother of Elizabeth Lehman, Dennis (Karen) Martin, Thomas (Roberta) Martin, Kathleen (Kevin) Clancy and the late Martha Martin. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Peter’s Church Chapel, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Monday, March 5, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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SARAH MILDRED BARTHOLOW

On Tuesday, February 28, 2012, of Wheaton, MD. Beloved wife of the late Raymond E. Bartholow; mother of Marshall (Karen) Bartholow, Raymond W. (Margaret) Bartholow, Dorothy (Carl) Hayden, Paul Douglas (Deborah) Bartholow and Kathy (Larry Tyler) Passero; mother-in-law of Craig Passero. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m., where funeral service will be held on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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MARY ELLEN ASHTON

On Wednesday, February 29, 2012, of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of Robert Ashton; mother of Paul and Michelle; daughter of Mary and Jaime Acevedo Navas; eldest of 14 siblings. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 1 p.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House.

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FLOYD LEE WEBER, JR.

On Tuesday, February 28, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Noreen Weber; father of Alison McTizic, Steven Weber, Laure Brooks and David Weber; grandfather of seven. A Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, March 3 at 11 a.m.

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DOUGLAS E. GOULD

On Saturday, February 25, 2012, of Fort Lauderdale, FL formerly of Washington D.C. Father of Michael Gould of Bethesda, MD, Keith (Silvia) Gould of Urbana, MD and Shannon (Kristian) Pedersen of Woodbridge, VA; grandfather of Kaitlin and Alexis Gould and Hunter Pedersen; brother of Ken (Barbara) Gould of Falls Church, VA. Also survived by his aunt Madelynne Schulman; cousins; nephew and friends. Graveside Service at Norbeck Memorial Park, Batchellors Forest Rd & Georgia Ave, Olney, MD, on Saturday, March 3, at 11 a.m.

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