Archive for September, 2012

JON C. GROVER (Age 71)

On Saturday, September 8, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Jon joined the Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Department in 1963. On June 17, 1965 he became an employed firefighter of the department. In 1976 he became a Lieutenant and promoted to Captain in 1977. Jon became Fire Chief of the Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Department in 1987. He was appointed as Director of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue in 1993.

Beloved husband of Judith Grover; father of Clay Grover and Laurel Grover; grandfather of Taylor Grace McLaughlin; brother of Penny Sproat, Thomas Grover and the late Keith W. Grover, Jr.; son-in-law of Grace Wadford. Memorial Service at Montgomery County Public Service Training Academy, 9710 Great Seneca Highway, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, September 12 at 11 a.m. Interment Private. Memorial contributions may be made to HEROES, Inc., 1100 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005.

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PAUL DAVID GLAZER (Age 59)

Of Chevy Chase, MD died on Friday, September 7, 2012. A native of Washington and a great Redskins fan, Glazer was loyal to his friends and devoted to his family. A hairdresser in the Washington, DC area, he is survived by his wife, Judy Glazer of Chevy Chase; children, Cory, 23 and Nicole, 19; mother, Kay Glazer of Rockville, MD; brother, Jeffrey Glazer of Chevy Chase; and sister, Shirley of Rockville. Also leaves his beloved dog, Lucy. Funeral service will be held at the Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD, Sunday, September 9 at 10 a.m. Family will receive friends after the memorial service at 2936 Terrace Dr., Chevy Chase. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to American Lung Association in Paul’s name.

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IVADELL NORMAN BEERE

On Tuesday, September 4, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Milford J. Beere; mother of Carol Ann Berry and the late Timothy C. Davenport; grandmother of Katie Berry; daughter of the late Roby and Irene Norman; sister of Patricia Tolley, Norma Crippes, Burda Ferguson and the late Kenneth G. Norman. Private inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association , Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

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JOHN T. PERKOSKI (Age 87)

On Monday, September 3, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Frances Edwards Perkoski and the late Mary H. Perkoski; father of David Perkoski and Debbie Bezold; grandfather of Erin, Katherine and Daniel; great-grandfather of Aiden and Drew; brother of Henry, Joseph and Donald Perkoski; step-father of James Jr, Robert, Kevin Edwards, Karen duFief, John, Jean Edwards and Sharon Bell. Also survived by numerous step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 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 Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, September 10, at 11:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to HEROES, Inc., 1200 29th Street NW, Washington, DC 20007.

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MARY SHARPE PATE (Age 92)

On Monday, September 3, 2012, of Frederick, MD, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of John E. Pate; mother of Timothy (Julia) Pate of Camas, WA, Judith (Steve) Schmidt of Frederick, MD, and Daniel (Anne) Pate of Fredericksburg, VA. Also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter and lots of other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, September 7, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 11 a.m., with family receiving friends at 10:30 a.m. Private Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Frederick County.

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JACK E. BOUCHER

On Sunday, September 2, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mary Sullivan Boucher; brother of Joan (Fred) Klein. Relatives and friends may call at St. Mary, Mother of God Church, 725 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC on Friday, September 7, 2012 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment in New Jersey.

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IRENE HART GRADY

On Friday, August 31, 2012, of Germantown, MD. Beloved mother of Kathleen Bay (Thomas, Jr.) Falcinelli and Stephen Harry Bay; grandmother of Kristen Elizabeth Falcinelli and Jessica Marie Falcinelli. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Mother Seton Church, 19951 Fr. Hurley Blvd., Germantown, MD, on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Interment All Souls Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mother Seton Church.

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FRANCIS MICHAEL PASSARELLI

On Wednesday, August 29, 2012, of Silver Spring, formerly of Frostburg, MD. Beloved husband of Alice Passarelli; father of Carla Passarelli. Survived by his sister Mary Susan and brother-in-law Dan Dilley; his brothers Paul Passarelli, Joseph Passarelli and the late Msgr. Robert Passarelli; and by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. Frank was a graduate of St. Francis College and a WWII veteran. He received the American & European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbons with 4 Bronze Stars, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct, Bronze Star & WWII Victory Medals. He was the Vice Chairman of FHLBB and CFO of Standard Federal Bank. He also was an active member of The Knights of Columbus, The Society of the Fifth Division U.S. Army, Disabled American Veterans and The American Legion. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, September 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, September 5, at 1:30 p.m. Interment St. Michael’s Cemetery, Frostburg, MD on Saturday, September 8 at 1:00 p.m.

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ROBERT A. JEFFERS, JR. (Age 72)

On Wednesday, August 29, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Harriet Jeffers; father of Sarah Berry (Bill), and Robert A. Jeffers III; brother of Patricia Kantner, Marlene Long, Linda Jeffers, and David Jeffers. Also survived by two grandchildren, Emily and Elena Berry and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, September 3, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Catherine Laboure Church.

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EILEEN FANNING AUKWARD (Age 89)

On Thursday, August 30, 2012, Eileen F. Aukward, a long time resident of New Carrollton, MD peacefully passed away. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Aukward; mother of Deirdre E. (Pat), Stephen J. (Judy), Mary Anne (Neal), Rita K. (Frank), Monica E. (Tim), Joseph P. (Betty) and Sheila M. (John); sister of Teresa Jackson and Rosalie Gresh; and sister-in-law of Bernadette M. Aukward. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Mary’s Church, 7301 Annapolis Road, Landover Hills, MD on Tuesday, September 4 from 10 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Xavier Society for the Blind, 154 East 23rd St, New York, NY 10010.

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