Archive for December, 2012

EILEEN HANEY

On Wednesday, December 12, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Richard Haney for 69 years; mother of Richard Haney, II, Michael Haney, Erin Stuart, and Noreen Roan; grandmother of RJ, Karen, Meredith, David, Kelly, Alex, Lauren, Max and Joanna; sister of Marie Jean Valko, Robert Krupitzer and Aggie Williams. Also survived by seven great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or S.O.M.E., 71 O Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.

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EDWARD M. DIXON

1922-2012

On Monday, December 3, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. He was born on May 29, 1922 to the late Lawrence Dixon and Ann Gonder in Oakland, MD. Beloved husband of the late Reba Dixon; father of the late Gwyn Criswell and Darryl Dixon; grandfather of Bryan Criswell and Matthew Bado of McKinney, TX and Ted Criswell III of Crofton, MD; brother of Martha Gardner of Missouri City, TX and the late Lawrence Dixon Jr. and Susan Dixon; uncle of Jack and Pamela Wright of Houston, TX; father-in-law of Ted Criswell, Jr. of Crofton, MD. A World War II veteran serving in the Navy from 1942 to 1946, he was laid to rest on December 7, 2012, the 71st anniversary of Pearl Harbor at a private funeral.

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LORRAINE N. BOUR (Age 83)

On Tuesday, December 11, 2012, of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of Gerald J. Bour; mother of Kenneth Bour, Phillip Bour, Janice Tanner, Susan Bour and Christine Maggio; sister of Palmyra Hood. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave & Cable Drive, Kensington, MD, on Saturday, December 15 at 1 p.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

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MARY BOND

“Pat” (Age 86)

On Wednesday, December 12, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Richard C. Bond; mother of Matthew and Christine Bond; grandmother of David, Sean, Kevin and Seona; great-grandmother of Anthony, Alexis, Madison and Parker. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Saturday, December 15, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Interment private.

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LOUIS ALFRED MASCIOCCHI (Age 89)

Louis went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. He lived in Silver Spring, MD, for 61 years. He was a graduate of Villanova University and Georgetown Law School. He served in WWII and was a recipient of a Purple Heart. He was an attorney with the Federal Government. He is the beloved husband of Gloria T. Masciocchi; father of Louis A. Masciocchi, Jr. and his wife, Ellen, his daughter, Linda and her husband, John Greco; he is the grandfather of Christina and her husband, Richard Cuevas, John F. Greco, Jr. and his wife, Jennifer Greco, Matthew Masciocchi and his wife, Tara, and Dr. Mark Masciocchi; great-grandfather of Alexa, Cristian, Joseph, Rebecca and Marc. 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 St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 11 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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JOHN HASS

On Tuesday, December 11, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of 65 years to Mavis M. Hass; father of Robert (Kathleen) Hass and Karen (Paul) Endress; grandfather of Robert Hass Jr., Maggie Finke, Maureen Maurano, Katie Fullenkamp, Erin Hass, Michael Hass and Lisa Endress; great-grandfather of Noella, Emerson, Meghan, Claire, Jocelyn, Sydney, and Isabella. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, December 16, 2 to 4 p.m. Memorial Service will be celebrated at the Chapel at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904 on Monday, December 17, at 2:30 p.m. Private Interment George Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross, P.O. Box 4002018, Des Moines, IA 50340.

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MARY LEHMAN WHITTAM

Mary Lehman Whittam, born in Philadelphia, Pa, on January 24, 1921, daughter of Michael and Anne Mulhern Coleman. She entered into eternal peace on December 7, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank and son Gerald Michael Lehman. Mary is survived by her sons Bernard Thomas (Patricia) Lehman, Kevin Vincent (Peggy) Lehman, Thomas Francis (Lorraine) Lehman, and her daughter, Debranne Marie Lehman Last (Dennis). She adored and was so proud of her 18 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Mary was owner/operator of the Coleman Charm and Modeling School, Vineland, New Jersey. After which she worked and retired from NBC, Philadelphia, Pa. where she met her husband, Frank. Mary moved from Pittsgrove to Silver Spring, Maryland, where, as a devoted Catholic, became a member of the Third Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel in Washington, D.C. After the death of her husband, Mary returned to Pittsgrove, and was active in parish work and helped establish the Third Order Carmelites at her church, St. Mary’s, Malaga, New Jersey. In 2005, Mary moved with her daughter and family to Orlando, Florida, where daily, Mary enjoyed the recitation of the rosary, Divine Mercy chaplet, Mass and communion. After a decline in health, Mary moved to the View of Winter Park, Assisted Living Facility, Winter Park, Florida, where she brought her faith, love and Irish heritage to the residents and family there. Room 4 was her love and focus until she passed. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking) Wednesday, 7 to 9 PM and at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave and Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday December 13, 10 to 11 AM where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

HELEN VIOLET LENTNER

On Sunday, December 9, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Keith J. Lentner; mother of Carl John Lentner, Lori Lentner Schwartz and Larry Colin Lentner; sister-in-law of Arlene and Ray Avischious. Also survived by five sisters. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, December 13, 2012, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service at Calvary Lutheran Church, 9545 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. Graveside service and interment at Parklawn Memorial Park at 1:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to University of Maryland School of Medicine Development Office for the Parkinson’s Center, Attn: Darren M. Parker, 100 North Greene St., Suite 600, Baltimore, MD 21201.

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Br. ALAN FLOOD, F.S.C.

On Saturday, December 8, 2012. Born William G Flood to the late William G. and Aileen E. Flood; devoted brother of Paul Richard “Rick” Flood (Linda) and Ann Patricia Hutchinson (the late Walter). Brother Alan is also survived by nieces, nephews and his religious community. Relatives and friends may call at La Salle Hall, 6001 Ammendale Road, Beltsville, MD on Thursday after 6:30 p.m. and on Friday, 9 to 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, 11007 Montgomery Road, Beltsville, MD on Friday, December 14 at 11 a.m. Interment De La Salle Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Brothers of the Christian Schools, P.O. Box 1710, Beltsville, MD 20704.

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MARY KEENE CORNELSEN

Mary Keene Cornelsen of Highland Beach, FL, formerly of Chevy Chase, MD passed away on Friday, December 7, 2012 only weeks before her 90th birthday. Mary, who was affectionately known as Keene, was a long time resident of Highland Beach, having moved there in 1985 when her husband, Ernest E. Cornelsen, M.D. retired. Keene grew up in Baltimore, MD. and attended Trinity Preparatory School. After her marriage, she moved to Washington, DC. During the Second World War, she worked at the French embassy for the free French government. For many years, she lived in Kenwood where her children grew up. She was a member of Kenwood Country Club, Little Flower parish and Mystical Rose Society. Her husband died in 1987. Travel, bridge and spending time with friends and family were her passions. She is survived by her companion of more than a decade Roy Lahring of Highland Beach, as well as four children: Camilla Cornelsen McLaughlin (Jim) of Salt Lake City; Mary Keene Williams (Tom) of Potomac, Sally Cornelsen (Reggie Scanlan) of New Orleans and James W. Cornelsen (Constance) of La Plata, MD. Loving grandchildren include Mary Melissa McLaughlin of Boston; Sean Williams of San Francisco; Abbie McLaughlin of Portland, ME; Parker Williams of Potomac; Cathleen Camilla McLaughlin of Bethlehem, NH; Meredith Williams of Chevy Chase and Kathleen Cornelsen of La Plata. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Lucy Catholic Church in Highland Beach. Graveside service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, December 14, at 1 p.m.

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MARGARET CECILIA WARD

“Margy” (Age 55)

On Sunday, December 9, 2012 of Washington, DC. Beloved daughter of the late John Lawrence “Buzzy” and Margaret “Peg” Brand Ward; sister of Patrick Anthony Ward (Wanda), Nancy Jean Ward Regotti, Joseph Peter Ward (Jennifer), Kathryn Ann Ward Davis (Tommy) and James Michael Ward; aunt of Gina Marie Regotti, Monica Ward Gerhardt (Ricky), Anthony Joseph Regotti, Reilly Meredith Ward, Dana Elizabeth Ward, Joanna Leigh Ward, Jameson Andrew Ward, Kyleen Davis and Sean Davis; great-aunt of McKenna and Grayson Gerhardt. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, December 12, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Rd., Olney, MD on Thursday, December 13 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the ARC of Montgomery County – Residential Program, 11600 Nebel St., Rockville, MD 20852.

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FLOYD F. SMITH

“Smitty”

Passed away on December 8, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Evelyn E. Smith, daughter Donna, son Mark, Dan Ramsey, grandchildren Michelle, Todd, Tristan, Fallon and great grandchildren Calvin, Owen and Silas. A Memorial Service will be held at Twinbrook Baptist Church, 1001 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD, on Saturday, December 15, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Twinbrook Baptist Church or Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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JOHN ALLEN ROBERTSON

On Saturday, December 8, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Lee Robertson; father of Brian (Ann) Robertson and Karen (Peter) Ruchkin; grandfather of Zachary Ruchkin, Bonnie, Allan and Paul Robertson. Mr. Robertson was a 1950 graduate of McKinley High School in Washington, DC and served in the US Navy from 1951-1955. He retired from Verizon as a Data Systems Engineer. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, December 12 at 11:30 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jerome Lejeune Foundation, for research and treatment of Down syndrome, www.Lejeuneusa.org/give.

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GEORGE T. BOYLE, SR. (Age 90)

On Sunday, December 9, 2012, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Dolores Mary Boyle; father of George Thomas Boyle, Jr. and his wife, Lorelei J. Boyle; grandfather of Emily Marie Boyle; brother of the late Betty Morris and the late Evelyn Kennedy. Relatives and friends may call at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 6701 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD, on Thursday, December 13 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.

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LOUIS JOSEPH McCARTHY

On Friday, December 7, 2012 of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Marian Quinn McCarthy; father of Stephen J. McCarthy, Karen E. Gambriel (Richard), Margaret C. Goodwin (William), Christopher T. McCarthy (Megan) and the late Maureen McCarthy; grandfather of Richard, Victoria, William, Elizabeth, Peter, Sarah, and Maggie. Also survived by his brother Bernard M. McCarthy, Sr. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave. & Cable Drive, Kensington, MD on Monday, December 10 from 10 to 11 a.m.; where the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Redeemer Church, 9701 Summit Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895.

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