Archive for July, 2012

LORRAINE ELIZABETH ALTHEIDE (Age 81)

On Sunday, July 22, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Henry William Altheide; mother of David R. Altheide; mother-in-law of Ann B. Altheide; grandmother of Jennifer A. (Oscar) Carranza and Allison L. (Aaron) Roseberry; great-grandmother “Nana” of Megan A. Carranza and Ethan D. Roseberry. Sister of Robert Leon. Also survived by two nieces and one nephew. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, July 25, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, at Our Lady of Grace Church,15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20906 where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Grace Church.

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MONICA M. O’CONNELL (Age 83)

On Wednesday, July 4, 2012 of Rockville, MD died of complications of Parkinson’s disease at the Hebrew Home in Rockville. After serving as a Sister in the Order of St. Francis of Assisi, Rochester, MN, Monica was a librarian at Sousa Junior High School and at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Public Library in Washington, DC. She was the youngest and final survivor of nine children. Monica is survived by nieces and nephews in California, Nevada, Texas and Minnesota, and by many friends. Interment will be in San Diego, CA.

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ELLA DOROTHY JAMES (Jatter) Age 92

Of Wheaton, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, July 19, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Stanley J. D. James; devoted mother of Michael James of Wheaton, MD; Denis James of Washington, DC and Veronica (Steve) Wahrhaftig of Potomac, MD; sister of the late Frederick Jatter and the late Doris Sharp; grandmother of Candace Reed, Rebecca Wahrhaftig and Laura Wahrhaftig; great-grandmother of Corina and Xavier Reed; aunt of: Susan (Norman) Ruth and Kelly Thompson of York, PA and Gregory Ruth of Mission Viejo, CA, Monica Gutteridge and Octavia Gutteridge of Cornwall England, Paul Jatter and Peter Plume of England. In addition to her blood relatives and in-laws, Mrs. James had a special relationship with Jennifer Cogley and Patricia Cogley of Oakland, CA, and Ashlee Zhang of Potomac, MD.

Born in London, England, Mrs. James emigrated to the US in 1955 with her husband, Stanley and two young sons, Michael and Denis, settling in Montgomery County, MD. In 1960, her daughter Veronica was born. She lived with her family in Montgomery County, MD, until her death, and for the last 49 years in Wheaton, MD. An avid gardener and bird-watcher, Mrs. James was also a volunteer at the Wheaton Nursing Home (Now Manor Care Wheaton.) She was a talented amateur painter, working in water colors and oils. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday July 24, 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Interment following immediately at Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 12304 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705.

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VICTOR LEON CURBEAN, SR.

On Wednesday, July 18, 2012, of Upper Marlboro, MD. Beloved husband of Terri Curbean; father of Victor L. Jr., Jaszmyn, Shayla, Alonzo and Anderson Curbean; grandfather of Antwane Thomas; son of Richard and Jackie Curbean; brother of Sherri Curbean. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Memorial Service at Unity Center of Light, 3501 Moylan Drive, Bowie, MD, on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 12 p.m. Interment private.

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JOSEPH ANTHONY LAMENDOLA

On Thursday, July 19, 2012 of Olney MD. Beloved husband of Georgia R. LaMendola; father of Dale A., Kenneth A. and Joseph Dane (Christine E.) LaMendola; grandfather of Melissa, Joseph and Michael. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society , Montgomery County Unit, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 800, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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MARY ELISABETH JOSEPH

“BETTY”

On Wednesday, July 18, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Michael C. Joseph, Sr.; mother of Michael C. (KayKay) Joseph, Jr.; grandmother of Lindsay, Kevin, Benjamin and Mikey. Predeceased by her brothers Jimmy, Gene and John Hughes. Relatives and friends may call at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Monday, July 23, from 10 to 11 a.m.; where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Betty’s name to Kayleigh Anne Bowman Memorial Guardian Angel Scholarship, 5016 Sunflower Dr., Rockville, MD 20853.

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CATHERINE MARIE VIEHMANN TROSSEVIN (Age 90)

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 of Washington, DC. Beloved wife of the late Clement V. Trossevin; mother of Jeanne Connor, Ann Scafide, and Marguerite Trossevin; sister of Margaret Carrig. Also survived by nine grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Mrs. Trossevin was a lifelong resident of Washington DC and a life master in the American Contract Bridge League. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Western Avenue at Quesada Street, NW, Washington, DC on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation at http://www.michaeljfox.org/.

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SHEILA DARLENE GERACI

(nee Pollard)

On Wednesday, July 18, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Brian Geraci; mother of Stephen (Monika) Geraci and Andrew Geraci; sister of Deborah Davis and Michelle Hektor. Also survived by other loving family and friends. A Memorial Mass will be offered at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice .

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SALOME W. BAYLY (Age 92)

On Wednesday, July 18, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD, originally of Midland, MD. Beloved wife of the late John Henry Bayly, M.D.; mother of Judge John Bayly, Brian Bayly, M.D., Josephine McAuley, Terrence Bayly, Kevin Bayly, Loretta Gallagher, Bridget Zarate, C. Louise Gidez and the late Madelaine Kirlin and Timothy Bayly, M.D.; grandmother of 32; great-grandmother of 18. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (valet parking), Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Western Ave. at Quesada St. NW, Washington, DC, on Saturday, July 21 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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BENINGNA C. LITTRELL

On Tuesday, July 17, 2012, of Olney, MD. Beloved mother of Grace (Willy) Schrock, Barbara Littrell (Matt) Barnes, John (Nancy) Littrell, Todd Littrell, Mark (Lory) Litttrell, and the late Thomas Randolph Littrell and Ross Littrell; grandmother of Scott, Erin, Jen, Christy, Erin and Donny Littrell, Francisco and Tammy Schrock and Alexandria Barnes; great-grandmother of Mckayla, Garrett, Austin, Mason and Daniel. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Sunday, July 22, 2012, where Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m.. Interment private.

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GERALDINE CONGER MATWEY (Age 91)

On Sunday, July 15, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of John Matwey; mother of Ronnie (Faith) Matwey, Connie (Roger) Lipinski and Patty Matwey; grandmother of Roman, Pearle and Grace Lipinski. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Glenmont United Methodist Church, 12901 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

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JOYCE ANN HANULA

Joyce Ann Hanula of Silver Spring, MD, originally of Brownsville, PA, died on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Georgetown Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Helen Hanula and sister of the late Dorothy Connors and Thomas Hanula. She is survived by her wife, Joan Leigh Warren; sons, Charles Anthony Warren and Max David Warren; brothers and sister, Robert, Richard, and Carol Hanula. A celebration of Joyce’s life will take place at Woodside United Methodist Church, 8900 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, July 21 at 12 noon. Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Area Food Bank, 645 Taylor Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017 or www.capitalareafoodbank.org.

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ETHEL MAE GUPTON

On Sunday, July 15, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved mother of Jackie, Ricky, Annette, Lamont, and Calvin. She was preceded in death by four children. Also survived by a host of other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at The James E. Peebles Memorial Chapel at Jericho City of Praise, 8501 Jericho City Drive, Landover, MD, on Friday, July 20, 2012 from 10 a.m. until time of Celebration of her Life at 11 a.m. Interment Harmony Memorial Park.

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JOSEPH HENRY FARRELL (Age 82)

On Monday, July 16, 2012 of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mary Alice Farrell; father of Alice Green (Wheeler), Tammy Sarvi (Michael), Teresa Dye (Kenny) and the late David Farrell; grandfather of Adrien Green, Sean Sarvi, Michael Dye, Linda Dye and Joseph Harlien Farrell; companion of the late Revie Jamieson. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Thursday, July 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. where Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post 268, ATTN: Blackie, 11225 Fern Street, Silver Spring, MD 20902.

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MARY FRANCES REHER

65 year Trinity Episcopal Church Member

On Friday, July 13, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Alexander M. Reher; mother of Robert L. (Glenda) Reher, Beverly A. Stewart and Raymond C. Reher; sister of Nora Wallace, Charles and Edward Richardson. Also survived by five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by a grandson, Thomas Baker. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Trinity Episcopal Church, 7005 Piney Branch Road, NW, Washington, DC, on Wednesday, July 18, at 11 a.m. Interment Rock Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Avon Foundation for Women, P.O. Box 1073, Rye, New York 10580-1073.

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