Archive for September, 2012

Wednesday, September 19th, 2012

WIDMAYER, Nellie V.

NELLIE V. WIDMAYER

Secretary to General Groves, Manhattan Project

Nellie V. Widmayer died September 15, 2012. She is survived by her children, Edward (Joyce), Nellie T. Hill, Carol Ann, Jeffrey (Patricia), and Mary A. Landolt (Timothy); 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson.

Nellie V. Widmayer was born Nellie V. Sanderson, November 23, 1919 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and came to Washington, DC in September 1939. She has lived in Silver Spring since January of 1946.

She worked for the War Department Corps of Engineers mail room from 1939 until 1941, when she transferred to the Manhattan District to work for General Leslie R. Groves. She coordinated with some of the scientific luminaries of the day, including Einstein, Fermi, Oppenheimer, and Smythe. She remained in that position until 1946 when her husband, Edward J. Widmayer, came home after serving in the Pacific with the US Navy 123rd Division Seabees. She received the “Civilian Meritorious Award” for her work on the Manhattan Project.

Mrs. Widmayer belonged to the Ladies of the Moose Chapter 696 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She was a founding member of St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church and is now a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church.

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. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave and Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20902 on Friday, September 21, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew Apostle Church.

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Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

KOCZOT, Frank J., Jr.

FRANK JOHN KOCZOT, JR.

On Saturday, September 15, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Laverne Koczot; father of Kathryn “Kate” Koczot, Michael (Katie) and Paul (Malissa) Koczot; grandfather of Crystal, Emily and Sean Koczot. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Friday, September 21, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post 268, 11225 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD 20902.

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Monday, September 17th, 2012

WILLOUGHBY, Parker Michael

 

Parker Michael Willoughby

On Sunday, September 16, 2012, of Elkridge, MD. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be celebrated at Forcey Memorial Church, 2130 East Randolph Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

 


Monday, September 17th, 2012

STEWART, Edith Mae

 

EDITH MAE STEWART (Age 85)

On Friday, September 14, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Donald A. Stewart; mother of Donald W. “Wayne”, Claudia J., Daniel P. and Nancy K. “Katie”. Also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Edith was a crossing guard for the Montgomery County Police Department for over 20 years. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, September 18, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org, or to American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, or to American Federation for the Blind, www.afb.org.

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Sunday, September 16th, 2012

HAGE, Louis R.

LOUIS RICHARD HAGE (Age 86)

On Friday, September 14, 2012 of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Carmen Marie Hage, passed peacefully at home. He is survived by his children, Richard (Maureen), Robert (Tina), James (Susan) and Anne (David); 10 grandchildren; his brother, Joseph (Shirley); numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Sunday 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 Monday, September 17 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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Sunday, September 16th, 2012

BATRES, Jorge A.

JORGE ARTURO BATRES (Age 60)

On Wednesday, September 12, 2012, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Deborah Krivanos-Batres; father of Jorge Emilio Batres, Nicholas Cory Batres and Keara Diamond (Ricky) St. Claire; grandfather of Austin Nicholas Batres; brother of Steve, Tony, John, Sonny, Maggie, Hector, Alfred and Mario. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. 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., where Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 17 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Whitman-Walker Clinic, Dev. Office, 1407 S St., N.W., Washington, DC 20009.

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Sunday, September 16th, 2012

MOORE, Franziska T.

FRANZISKA THERESA MOORE

“Fannie”

On Thursday, September 13, 2012, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Nelson Moore; mother of Joseph, Roger, Robert, Melba Brown, Norman, Mark and the late Alfred Moore. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, September 19, 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Layhill Free Methodist Church, 1916 Bonifant Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment Quantico National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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Sunday, September 16th, 2012

GRIDLEY, Cecil J.

CECIL JOHN GRIDLEY

On Monday, September 10, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Jane E. Gridley; father of J.C. (Gloria) Gridley and Kathleen A. Gridley; grandfather of Maury L. Gridley; brother of Robert E Gridley, Ellen Goeden and the late James Gridley. He was the Scoutmaster of Troop 275 of the Boy Scouts of America in Silver Spring. Memorial service will be held at the Chapel at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Siver Spring, MD on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children, 8615 E. Village Avenue, Montgomery Village, MD 20886.

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Sunday, September 16th, 2012

FUSS, Winifred A.

WINIFRED ANNE FUSS

On Thursday, September 13, 2012, of Cheshire, CT. Beloved wife of the late Robert P. Fuss; mother of Karen (Thom) Baker of MD, Kristen (John) Wolfe of CT, and Erik Fuss of MD. She is also survived by five grandchildren; her sister-in-law Carol Protz, and many loving family and friends. 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 St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Saturday, September 22, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Sunday, September 16th, 2012

ESPEY, William E.

WILLIAM E. ESPEY

“Bill” (Age 94)

On Friday, September 14, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. WWII Veteran and Member of Knights of Columbus. Beloved husband of Eileen Espey; father of Joanne O’Brien, Lynn Gipe, Ruth Espey-Romero, William Randolph Espey, Patricia Espey-English; grandfather of Tim, Kevin, Scott, Angela, Alex, Catie and Matt. Also survived by six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, September 18, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association , National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030.

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Friday, September 14th, 2012

RICKER, Allein C.

ALLEIN CLAIR RICKER (Age 86)

On Thursday, September 13, 2012 of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Frederick H. Ricker; mother of Sharon (Charles) Robinson, John (Tom) and Keith (Mary Beth) Ricker; grandmother of Charles and Joyce Robinson, Sara and Jack Ricker; great-grandmother of Brandi Harrison and Christa Robinson. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday September 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 3 p.m.

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Thursday, September 13th, 2012

HOBAN, Frank E.

FRANK E. HOBAN (Age 98)

On Monday, September 10, 2012, of Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mildred Rasmussen Hoban; father of Susan Hoban (Frank) Vita, Arthur F. Hoban and Therese Hoban Thomas; grandfather of Giulia Vita (Erik) Eliason; great-grandfather of Harper Mae and Bennett Andrew Eliason. Frank was a retired railroad engineer of 45 years for the Southern Pacific Railroad. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Chapel in the Duffy Parish Center, 3630 Quesada St., NW, Washington, DC on Saturday, September 15, at 10 a.m.

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Wednesday, September 12th, 2012

TERRELL, Robert L.

ROBERT LaFON TERRELL, SR. (Age 93)

On Sunday, September 9, 2012, of Greenbelt, MD. Beloved husband of the late June Behnke Terrell; father of Timothy, Kathleen, Robert Jr., Frederick and Andrew Terrell. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Friday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20005, on Saturday, September 15 at 10 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to your local Boys and Girls Club.

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Wednesday, September 12th, 2012

FOLEY, Rita Jane

 

RITA JANE FOLEY, R.N.

On Monday, September 10, 2012, of Rockville, MD. She is survived by Martin E. Foley and their children Ellen Foley Laumark and Michael Martin Foley. Also survived by her brother, David C. Hut, of Ormand Beach, FL. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Friday, September 14 at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Monday, September 10th, 2012

McCAMPBELL, Martha J.

MARTHA JANE McCAMPBELL (Age 86)

On Saturday, September 8, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William David McCampbell, Sr.; mother of William Jr., Richard, Linda (George) and Sharon (Greg); grandmother of Christine, Russell, Richard, Michelle, Melissa, Michael, Nicholas, Ashley and Tyler; great grandmother of Morgan, Katelin, Kellie, Erin, Jacob, Megan, James, Madison and Alanna. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of her late husband, may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc.
500 University Blvd. West
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Phone: 301.593.9500