Archive for January, 2013

SHIRLEY ASTON CONNORS

On Monday, January 14, 2013, of Wheaton, MD. Beloved wife of the late Gerard “Jerry” Thomas Connors; mother of James (Terri) Connors and Gerard (Vicki) Connors II; grandmother of Patrick Connors, Erin (Bryce) Gates, and Logan Connors; sister of Dale (Les) Smith. 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), Friday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 19, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association , Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

Please Click Here to View and Sign Online Guestbook

LUCILE H. CLARKE (Age 94)

On Monday, January 14, 2013, of University Park, MD. Preceded in death by husband Donald, son Richard and daughter-in-law Christine Clarke. Survived by children, Donald Clarke (Betty), Stephen Clarke (Donna), Susan Wills (Michael), Kevin Clarke (Marcia), Michael Clarke (Pam) and James Clarke (Beth). Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, on Monday, January 21 at 10 a.m. Interment New Cathedral Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Heartland House, 113 Perry’s Corner Road, Grasonville, MD 21638.

Please Click Here to View and Sign Online Guestbook

GRACIE MARIE ALLEN

A longtime area resident and a retiree of the Chesapeake and Potomac (C&P) Telephone Company, died of complications from pneumonia on the morning of January 12, 2013, at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. She was 87. Born September 9, 1925, on the family farm in Kingsland, Arkansas, the daughter of Samuel Arthur and Mary Ellen (Smith) Allen. Predeceased by her siblings, including her twin brother Macie, she was one of eight children. She was the beloved mother of Sharon Carver, La Jolla, CA; Judith Allen, CA; William Wade, Wilmington, NC; Barbara Hutchison, Fargo, ND; and Deborah Diamond, Silver Spring, MD. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Her marriage of 31 years ended in divorce. Ms. Allen worked as a long distance telephone operator in Arkansas before transferring to the C&P Telephone Company in Washington, D.C., from 1948 until her retirement in 1966. In addition to being a dedicated and conscientious employee, Ms. Allen raised five children while working full time, long before this was the norm. After retirement, she continued working full-time as a receptionist for various corporations including IBM and EDS until 1988. A tireless worker even at home, and a tremendous supporter of her family’s activities, she enjoyed many interests and hobbies including spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, sewing, reading, and pursuing her lifelong love of animals. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 19th at the Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, at 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD. The funeral service will then take place at 1 p.m. at the same location, followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011, or via their web site at www.alz.org.

Please Click Here to View and Sign Online Guestbook

Frank Edward Senftle

On Saturday, January 12, 2013, long-time resident of North Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved husband of 60 years of the late Anne Keogh Senftle; son of the late Edward Matthew and Edith Weppner Senftle of Buffalo, NY; brother of the late Mary (Larry) Bowles of Suitland and Margaret Senftle of Buffalo; loving father of Mary (Frank) Somogyi of Creve Coeur, MO, Anne-Francis Senftle of Germantown, MD, Joseph (Tina) Senftle of Darnestown, MD, Frank P. Senftle of North Chevy Chase, MD, Theresa (James) Quine of North Potomac, MD, and Patrick (Catherine) Senftle of Montgomery Village, MD; beloved grandfather of Kenneth Somogyi, Rebecca Logsdon, William Somogyi, Austin Somogyi, Matthew Senftle, Jesse Brown, Jason Brown, Jenna Brown, Michael Quine, Patrick Quine, Timothy Quine, Kevin Quine, Melissa Gerstle, Shannan Fratto, Thomas Senftle, Anita Senftle, Tess Senftle, and Luke Senftle. Also survived by six great-grandchildren and 18 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Redeemer Church, 9701 Summit Avenue, Kensington, MD on Friday, January 18, from 5 to 8 p.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 19, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Tenley Study Center, 4300 Garrison St., NW, Washington, DC 20016.

www.senftle.com

Please Click Here to View and Sign Online Guestbook

Norman L. Nelson

“Ric” (age 73)

On Monday, January 14, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of Caryn S. Nelson; father of Kristen Kane (Rick), Dawn Daly (Tom) and Heather Bruns (Jonathan); grandfather of Kendall, Molly, Kylie, Kevin, Michael, Ava and Brooke; brother of Christine Cunningham.  Relatives and friends may call at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, 5:30  to 8:00 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 18 at 1:00 p.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family suggest contributions to Montgomery Preservation, Inc., B&O Station, P.O. Box 4661, Rockville, MD 20849-4661 or www.montgomerypreservation.org/BOStation.html

Please Click Here to View and Sign Online Guestbook

EDMUND WYCECH (Age 93)

On Sunday, January 13, 2013, of Olney, MD. Beloved husband of the late Helen M. Wycech; father of Denise Derbyshire and Colette Wycech Landman; grandfather of Jayme Derbyshire Carolan; great-grandfather of Aya, Cavan and Seamus Carolan; brother of Thomas Frank and Bernard Thaddeus Wycech. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Friday, January 18 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675.

Please Click Here to View and Sign Online Guestbook

JOHN COLLINS WEST (Age 69)

On Saturday, January 12, 2013, of Montgomery Village, MD. Beloved husband of Carol C. West; father of Victoria (Jason) Estabrook and John W. West; grandfather of Julian Estabrook; brother of Millard C. West, Jr. Former Director of FMS, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, former Acting Director of the PSC. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, January 17, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to benefit autistic and disabled children at The Katherine Thomas School, 9975 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20850, (301)738-9691 or ttlc.org.

Please Click Here to View and Sign Online Guestbook

CHRYSE VELIS (Age 90)

On Monday, January 14, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Wife of the late Alex P. Velis; mother of Ann Georgia Cremedas and Virginia Alexis Long. Mrs. Velis is also survived by three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, January 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral Service at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th St. & Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC, on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association , National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030.

Please Click Here to View and Sign Online Guestbook

MARTHA CARNEY McSHANE (Age 86)

On Saturday, January 12, 2013 of Chesapeake, VA; formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late John M. McShane, III; mother of Monica M. Fahey and J. Matthew McShane; grandmother of Matthew, Ryan, Scott, Maggie Fahey and John Patrick McShane; sister of Dr. John Carney and the late Patricia C. Dreyling. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD on Thursday, January 17 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities Foundation, Archdiocese of Washington, 924 G Street NW, Washington, Dc 20001.

Please Click Here to View and Sign Online Guestbook

RITA W. LYONS

On Thursday, January 10, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William Michael Lyons; mother of Patricia L. (Michael Doellman) Lyons; sister of Joseph and Leo (Joan) Weisgerber; sister-in-law of Carlos Cloninger; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring MD (Complimentary Valet Parking) on Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD from 10 to 11 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, January 23 at 10 a.m. (if attending, please assemble at the Administration Building by 9:30 a.m.). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SOME, 71 ‘O’ Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.

Please Click Here to View and Sign Online Guestbook

MARY EVELYN FRIEL

On Friday, January 11, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William John Friel; mother of Lauretta Cronin, Timothy Paul (Brianne) Friel, Rose Marie (John) Reid, and Daniel (Wendy) Friel; sister of William J. Walsh, S.J.; dear cousin of Mary Louise Carter, D.J. Baker, Sheila LoCastro, Dennis Violett and Brian Violett. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and lifelong friends Edna Tyler, Gertrude Carl, and Noreen Giganti. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, January 18, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 6701 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD, on Saturday, January 19, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Please Click Here to View and Sign Online Guestbook

EDNA ANN COLBERT

On Sunday, January 13, 2013, of Damascus, MD, formerly of Wheaton, MD. Preceded in death by her devoted husband, John E. Colbert; loving mother of Cindy Miller, Christy (Eddie) Suiter, Ron (Linda) Colbert, Jackie (Larry) Yankanich, Bernie (Brenda) Colbert, Vinny (Lisa) Colbert, Frank (Lia) Colbert and the late Andy Colbert; mother-in-law of Penny Colbert; proud grandmother of 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Beautiful sister of Rosie Higdon, Betty Kraft and the late Charlie and Buddy Wickers. Also survived by many wonderful relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, January 16, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Thursday, January 17, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

Please Click Here to View and Sign Online Guestbook

ELEANOR KUTTNER ARENA

Of Kensington, MD passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at age 101. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Anthony Arena; mother of Alyce Arena Wertheimer and Richard Marshall Kuttner Arena; grandmother of Wendi Rae Evans and Amy Lorraine Auville; great-grandmother of Alexandra Rae Evans, Kurt Joseph Auville, Amanda Claire Evans, Juliet Emma Auville and Brendan Craig Auville. Eleanor was born in Berlin, Germany on June 27, 1911. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Please Click Here to View and Sign Online Guestbook

Please Click Here to View and Sign Online Guestbook

JOHANNA JULIA FERKO (Age 89)

On Thursday, January 10, 2013, at her home in Rockville, MD. Born in Arnold, Pennsylvania, “Jo” was beloved wife of Peter Ferko; caring mother of Peter Ferko, Anna Sody, and Theresa Butrum; loving grandmother to her six grandchildren. She worked as a nurse for more than 25 years at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda and shared her beautiful voice in the choir of the Ukranian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., with Parastas at 7:30 p.m. Funeral of Divine Liturgy at Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family, 4250 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC, on Wednesday, January 16, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Glaucoma Research Foundation, 251 Post Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94108.

Please Click Here to View and Sign Online Guestbook