JOYCE ANN HART
On Friday, October 26, 2012, of Keymar, MD. Beloved mother of Steven Goetzinger, Jr. and Keith Easley; sister of James “Cliff” Dawson and the late Harlan Ray Dawson. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, family members, and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, November 10, from 12 to 1 p.m. where memorial service will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Interment private.
WILLIAM P. HANRAHAN, JR.
COL US Army (Ret.) (Age 88)
On Friday, November 2, 2012, of Potomac, MD. Beloved husband of Marlis and the late Martha Ann Hanrahan; brother of Betty Gail Bilson; brother-in-law of Bill Bilson; father of Bill, Bob and the late Mike; father-in-law of Brenda, Nancy and Kathi; grandfather of James; step-father of Nena, Christina and Eric; step-grandfather of Chris, Eddie, Patrick, Karrie; step-great grandfather of Emilie. He was a veteran of Korea and Vietnam, was a recipient of a Silver Star and two Purple Hearts and was a leader in the Randolph Lion’s Club. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project , 7020 A.C. Skinner Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
BARBARA ANN HALLADAY
Barbara Ann (Lee) Halladay passed away on November 2, 2012 as a result of heart failure. She was 91 years of age. Born on June 19, 1921, in Topeka, Kansas, she was the third of five children born to Edward Robert and Olga Sabina (Schubert) Lee. From an early age, Barbara showed great talent as a singer and made her solo debut at age 6, performing at a Kansas Day celebration. She frequently was a featured soloist at her church and, on occasion, sang in ensemble with her three sisters. During her years at Topeka Catholic High School, she was privileged to study under Agnes De Lorne Simpson, who had been a principal singer with the Paris Grand Opera. Under the guidance of Agnes Simpson, Barbara, a lyric soprano, auditioned at the Metropolitan Opera before Wilfrid Pelletier, long-time Director of the Metropolitan Opera. She graduated from high school in 1939 and was the recipient of several scholarships to continue her vocal studies. Hard economic times, however, forced her to forego the scholarship awards and begin employment. She continued to perform as a soloist at a variety of church, political and social functions, and was presented in recital at age 20. While working as a court clerk, she met the love of her life, John Robert (“Bob”) Halladay, a reporter for the local paper, The Topeka Daily Capital. They were married in 1945 at Old St. Mary’s Church in San Francisco, California. Following Mr. Halladay’s completion of military service at Chico, CA Air Base, the couple returned to Topeka, where Barbara began an active life as a mother, homemaker, and volunteer for numerous school events and various charitable organizations. The family moved to Washington, D.C. in 1965, when Mr. Halladay took a position with the American Trucking Associations (ATA). An active, life-long Catholic, Barbara belonged to St. Andrew Apostle Church in Silver Spring, MD, where she participated in a variety of church activities and served a term as President of St. Andrew’s School Board. For many years, she did volunteer work at Manor Care Nursing Home in Wheaton, MD and cooked meals for “So Others May Eat” (SOME). Until her mid-80’s, she sponsored a child in Latin America. Barbara was an avid gardener who delighted in the fact that her four children shared her passion for gardening. Always game for an adventure, Barbara enjoyed long hikes in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and horseback trail rides well into her 70’s and began ice skating in her 50’s. She once took flight instruction, landing a Piper Cub. Barbara also took a keen interest in her Austrian roots and began instruction in the German language in her 60’s. She first visited her Austrian relatives in Vienna in 1978 and continued to correspond – in German – with her relatives until her death. Barbara always was a true help-mate to her husband and accompanied him on numerous business trips over the course of their 67 year marriage. She enjoyed their travels together throughout the United States and made many lasting friendships within the American Trucking Associations “family.” Barbara is survived by her children, Jay Halladay of Hagerstown, MD, Nancy Halladay of Olney, MD, Roberta Halladay of Chevy Chase, MD and Patrick (Joan) Halladay of New Market, MD. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Joe Halladay of Brooklyn, NY; Kari (Keith) Primozic of Gaithersburg, MD; Michael Nowak of Gilbert, AZ; and, Jennifer (Marcus) Sciadini of Highland, MD; and her great-grandchildren, Logan, Anna and Jacob Primozic; and, Gianna Sciadini. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Robert Halladay, who died on September 26, 2012. She also was preceded in death by her brother Schubert Lee, as well as her sisters Mary Jane Limke, Mildred Seitz, and Susie McGiffert. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, November 5, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday November 6 at St. Andrew Apostle Catholic Church, 11604 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD at 10:30 a.m. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to So Others May Eat (“SOME”), 71 “0” Street, NW, Washington, D.C. or to the Little Sisters of the Poor at 4200 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017.
THOMAS GOODWIN ALEXANDER
On Sunday, October 28, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Amy Alexander; father of Lyle S. Alexander (Lenora) of Disputanta, VA, Helen R. Nelson (Timothy) of Sharpsburg, MD and Carol A. Fredericks (Alan) of Clinton, MD. He is also survived by sister Alice King (Thomas) and Martha Alexander; step-children Cecelia Tillman, Catherine Yanacek (James) and Michael Hoey; 12 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife Eleanor Carol Harkness Alexander, sister Jennie Hodgson, and step-son Daniel Hoey. “Tom” Alexander was born in Washington, DC on September 6, 1928. He graduated from Hyattsville High School in 1946 and received a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Maryland and a Master’s in Physical Chemistry from George Washington University. He served in the US Army from 1950 – 1952 and worked for the Food and Drug Administration in Washington DC from 1952 – 1989, where he served as Supervisory Analytical Pharmaceutical Chemist. He was active in the Association of Official Analytical Chemists and the Sigma-Xi chapter of the American Chemical Society. He was a dedicated and active member of Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, volunteering in many capacities. He spent decades as a volunteer in the community, giving of his time for Prince George’s County schools, Meals-on-Wheels, the Oxon Hill Food Pantry, and most notably, the Boy Scouts, where he served as Committee Chairman, Badge Counselor, Unit Commissioner and Assistant District Commissioner for the Two Rivers District. He was the recipient of numerous awards for both his professional and volunteer work, including Boy Scout’s Silver Beaver award. Memorial Service at Oxon Hill United Methodist Church, 6400 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD, on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 4 p.m. Memorial contributions to the Boy Scouts of America, 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane, Irving, TX 75038.
ANNE M. SULLIVAN (Age 87)
On Sunday, October 28, 2012 of Oconomowoc, WI, formerly of Arlington, VA. Survived by her children, Robert and Kathleen of Arlington, VA; Jeanie (Gary) Blasser or Annandale, VA; Anne and Helen of Madison, WI; Mary (Steve) Nelson, Terri Gnewuch and John of Oconomowoc, WI. Also survived by her grandchildren, Michele (Pat) Koper, Joey and Katie Gnewuch, Brian, Kyle, and Daniel Blasser and Samantha Nelson, and her great-grandchildren, Elijah, Addison, Aidan, and Emme Koper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Sullivan and sons, Richard, James, Joseph, and Anthony. Services were held in Wisconsin. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD.
NORMAN LANSDALE LONG, JR.
On Tuesday, October 30, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Rosemarie Long; father of Linda Ann and Jeremy Michael Long. 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), Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Resurrection Church, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD, on Friday, November 9 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to PFCU Dollard-Suter Fund, 9100 Presidential Parkway, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 or Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
CECELIA MARY SPERAPANI (Age 94)
Loving wife, mother and grandmother, “Nonna”, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Fred J. Sperapani; mother of Joan Sperapani Carino and her husband Maurice; sister of Arthur Missouri; grandmother of Brian and Jeffrey Carino. Also survived by three great-grandchildren, six nieces and one nephew. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, November 5, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck and Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Tuesday, November 6 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Foundation, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
TERESA MARIE HANNAN
“Terry”
On Sunday, October 28, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved sister of Charles F. Hannan (Darla) and the late James D. Hannan, Sr. and wife, Jane. Also survived by seven nieces and nephews; 10 great nieces and nephews, and seven great-great 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 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, on Monday, November 5, 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 or Brooke Grove Foundation, 18100 Slade School Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860.
ROBERTA JUCHNEWICZ (Age 72)
On Wednesday, October 31, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Vincent J. Juchnewicz; mother of Richard Juchnewicz and the late Vincent C. Juchnewicz. Relatives and friends may call at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4629 Aspen Hill Road, Rockville, MD, on Saturday, November 3, from 2 to 2:30 p.m. where funeral service will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. Interment private.
Margot Ann Cook (Age 69)
Suddenly, on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at her home in Silver Spring, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Charles William and Teresa Behabetz Cook. Survived by several cousins. 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. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, November 5 at 11 a.m. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Angels, Inc., 6600 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont, NC 28012.
PATRICIA ANN REYNOLDS
On Monday, October 29, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife for 60 years of Joseph C. Reynolds; mother of Kathleen Ann Haber (James), Janet Irene Matijkiw (Roman), Robert William Reynolds (Katrina), Stephen Joseph Reynolds (the late Jonna), Thomas Patrick Reynolds (Kathryn) and Christine Marie Shows (Richard). Also survived by 17 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, November 5, 2012 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. With Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
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