Archive for January, 2013

MARGARET ELIZABETH BEACHY

On Friday, January 4, 2013, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late James Curtis Beachy; sister of the late Mary Mosher and Thomas Lyden. She is survived by an extended family of nieces and nephews. Born in Portland, ME, she moved to the Washington, DC in the late 1940s and worked for the Federal Government as a budget specialist. She was an active member of the Shrine of St. Jude in Rockville. Memorial Mass at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20853, on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shrine of St. Jude.

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WALTER J. BARRY, SR. (Age 91)

On Thursday, January 10, 2013, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Betty K. Barry; father of Sharon Barry, John (Terry) Barry, Walter (Barbara) Barry, Jr. and the late Patrick Barry; grandfather of John (Denise) Barry, II, Joseph Barry, Christopher Ziegler and Edward Skabisky. Walter served as Chief Financial Officer at Prince George’s County Hospitals Systems for 25 years. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Monday, January 14 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Foundation, c/o Shrine of Saint Jude.

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JOHN ELMER DIXON

On Tuesday, January 8, 2013, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Marra “Dixie” Dixon; father of Lorie A. Dixon, John E. (Anne) Dixon, and Terrie (Mike) Marker.; grandfather of Michael (Mindy), Erik, and Phillip Marker and Gillian and Michael Nevin; great-grandfather of Jacob and Darin. Family will be receiving friends and family on Saturday, January 12, 2013 between 2 and 6 p.m. at Lorie’s home. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

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GENEVA CULVER “Jennie” (Age 89)

On Tuesday, January 8, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Edward G. Culver; mother of Lawrence Edward Culver, Kenneth Wayne Culver, Gregory Alan Culver and the late Linda Carol Culver, Christine Elizabeth Trott and Steven Martin Culver; sister of Mary Jo Dilworth. Also survived by eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 12, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.

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JOSE MACHADO Da SILVA (Age 75)

On Monday, January 7, 2013, born in Portugal. Beloved husband of Ana Costa Da Silva; father of Americo Da Silva (Veronica), Anselmo Da Silva (Lissette) and Teresa C. Brito (Paulo); grandfather of Analicia, Alexa, Allison, Dany, Angelica and Eliana. Also survived by brothers, sisters, other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, January 10, 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, January 11, 2013 at 1 p.m. Interment will be in Valbom S. Pedro, Portugal.

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JOSEPH ABRAHAM GIBEILY

On Tuesday, January 1, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Yvonne Gibeily; father of George (Maryann) Gibeily, Lola (Tim) Herbert and Robert Gibeily. Grandfather of Evelyn, Christopher, Allison, Tommy Gibeily and Kyle Herbert. Relatives and friends may call at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave and Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, January 19, at 10 a.m. where Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment Gate of Heaven Cemetery at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society National Capital Area Chapter, 5845 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22303.

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HELEN A. COSARI (Age 89)

Of Montgomery Village, MD, on Saturday, January 5, 2013. Beloved wife of Angelo Cosari of 66 years; loving mother of Mary Jane (Rick) Miller; and proud grandma of Katie and Maggie; sister of Dominic and Joseph Rositano and Angela Hartwick of Cleveland, OH. The first female foreman at the GM plant in Parma, OH, she was a vibrant and intelligent woman. Her devotion and compassion to her friends and family will forever be remembered. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd, West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, January 11, 10 to 11 a.m. with Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fireman’s Fund, Gaithersburg – Washington Grove Volunteer Fire Dept, P.O. Box 2748, Gaithersburg, MD 20886.

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MARY McKERSON CAHILL

On Sunday, January 6, 2013, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Nancy and Bob Cahill, sister of Bob, Kevin (Terri), Patrick, Ann, Eileen, Kathleen, Danny (Katie), Duffy (Junior), Bitsy (John), Clare, Matthew (Louise), and the late Timmy Cahill; Aunt of Colleen, Bonnie, Brighid, Kelly Anne, Bryan, Madison, Caitlin, Timmy, Grace, Meredith, Bailey, Rosemary, Shane, Nancy, and Jack; great-aunt of Lucas and Cassidy; also survived by many friends and family members. Relatives and friends may call at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD on Thursday, January 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814, on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nancy and Bob Cahill Memorial Garden at St. Jane Frances de Chantal.

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KATHRYN VASOS (Age 103)

On Sunday, January 6, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Angelo P. Vasos; mother of Alexandra Cole (William) and Harriet Novakovich (the late Matthew); YiaYia of Lori McConnaughey (Terry), Andrea M. N. Wood (D. Todd), Matthew Novakovich (Elaine), Paula Novakovich (Philip Cullins), Jason Cole (Monica DeClercq). Also survived by eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 15100 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kathryn’s name to Nea Zoe Building Fund, Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 701-A Norwood Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20905.

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MARY A. COFFMAN (Age 84)

On Saturday, January 5, 2013, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife for over 60 years of Lawrence M. Coffman; mother of Faye Coffman. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, January 8 from 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 9 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.

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DOROTHY JORDAN MOORE

On Wednesday, January 2, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Moore, Jr.; mother of Mindy Moore, sister of Mary Catherine Markham; aunt of Johnny Byrd and Kathy Lou Fry. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Wednesday, January 9 from 12 to 1 p.m., with funeral service at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Kelly Nelson Sackville

On Wednesday, January 2, 2013, of Baltimore, MD. Beloved son of William R. and the late Beverly V. Pixton Sackville; step-son of Miriam Sackville; brother of W. Lee, Rocky (Jo), and Lesley Sackville; step-brother of Deborah and Ole Olson. Memorial service at Bethany Community Church, 15720 Riding Stable Road, Laurel, MD 20707 on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 1 p.m.