Archive for March, 2013

LUCILLE SORANDES STONE (Age 93)

On Wednesday, February 20, 2013, of Bowie, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Stone, Sr.; mother of Robert W., Jr. and Charles P. Stone; grandmother of Josh, Scott, Ferris, Hunter and Chandler Stone; mother-in-law of Ferris Beck Stone. 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), Monday, March 11, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Graveside Service and Interment will be held at Maryland Veterans Cemetery – Cheltenham, 11301 Crane Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623, on Tuesday, March 12, at 11 a.m. Memorial 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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JACQUES LEMAIRE

On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Suzy J. Lemaire; father of Sandra D. Lemaire, Pascale M. Lemaire and Philippe J. Lemaire; brother of Renee Morisseau-Leroy. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, March 10, 2013 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD Monday, March 11, 2013 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mother Mary Lange Guild, Oblate Sisters of Providence, 701 Gun Road, Baltimore, MD 21227 (www.motherlange.org)

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JOSEPH KUCHINSKY, JR. (Age 90) SMSGT, USAF (Ret.)

On Wednesday, March 6, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD went home to the Lord. He was born December 12, 1922 in Maspeth Queens, NY to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Kuchinsky. “Joe” was the beloved husband of 60 years to Katherine Kuchinsky; loving father of Rev. William J. and Michael J. Kuchinsky; proud grandfather of Isobel, Rachel and Louis Kuchinsky. He was preceded in death by his sisters Ann Rich, Patricia Tibbett and brother Edward Tibbett. A World War II Veteran and Flight Engineer, he was proud to serve our country in the Air Force for 28 and a half years. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, March 10, from 2 to 4 p.m., 7 to 9 p.m. and 10 to 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring on Monday, March 11, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

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DONALD ROBERT HORVATH

On Sunday, March 3, 2013 of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved husband of Patricia Horvath; father of Denise (Steve) Otto, Jason and Steve Horvath; grandfather of Alexa and Lauren Otto; brother of Alexander (Jo Ann) Horvath. Memorial mass will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 12319 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20904 on Saturday, March 9, at 1 p.m.  Interment private.

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ANDREW F. MICHAELS, JR. (Age 92)

On Wednesday, March 5, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Isabel F. Michaels; father of Andrew, III (the late Frances), David, Daniel (Donna) and Jeffry Michaels; grandfather of Katie Haslup and Emily Michaels; great-grandfather of Madelyn and Vincent Haslup. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to MGH Health Foundation (301) 774-8804.

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GLADYS LEE HIGGINS (Age 96)

On Thursday, February 28,2013 of Laurel, MD. Beloved wife of the late Tyler Higgins; mother of Sandra K. Miller; grandmother of Patrice and Namon Armstrong and the late James Armstrong; great-grandmother of Madison Armstrong; aunt of Cora McGee, Bobbie Thomas, Hoyt King, and Lee Dunbar. Also survived by many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. where Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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GENEVIEVE CHASE

On Monday, March 4, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Stanley R. Chase; mother of Carol Bruff, Diane Zarfoss and Linda Mitchell. Also survived by nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Friday, March 8, 2013, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. where funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 1 p.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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Carol Zollner Reid Hendry, 80

Carol Zollner Reid Hendry, 80, of Windsor, CA, died on February 27, in Silver Spring, MD after a sudden medical decline. Originally from Chicago, she worked as an executive secretary for 35 years with the OIA/IRI prior to retiring to Windsor in 1998. An active participant in the Windsor senior community, she made many close friends, staying in touch with her Chicago friends and relatives. A dog aficionado, she operated a successful dog sitting business for many years. She is survived by her daughter Dawn Reid and her husband Tom Wilder, her son Larry Reid and wife Joanna, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Donations may be made in her name to the ASPCA or the local humane society.

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GERALD D’ARCY KLEE

On Sunday, March 3, 2013, of Baltimore, MD. Preceded in death by Elizabeth Grace Klee, with whom he had five children: Brian D’Arcy Klee, Kenneth Alan Klee, Sheila Grace Klee, Susan Elizabeth Klee and Louise Eleanor Klee. Grandfather of Miles, Alexandra, Brendan, Justin, Jared, Paige, Isabel, Trevor, Kathleen, Tess and Paul. Memorial Service at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, March 8, at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Save the Bay Foundation, Attn: Membership Department, 6 Herndon Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403

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PAUL KERR HITTE (Age 62)

Alumnus of

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, 1968

and Virginia Tech 1972

Of Derwood, MD, died after a battle with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease on March 1, 2013. Beloved husband for 23 years of Nina R. Eldred Hitte; father of Allyson Elizabeth, Robert Willard and the late James Eldred; brother of (Twin) Steven John and Pamela Ruth. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, March 7, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 6701 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD, on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to ALS Association DC/MD/VA Chapter, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855.

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ELSIE BETH RUTLEDGE (Age 84)

Of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur C. Rutledge (USAF Retired). Sister of Virginia Olund, Janice Lightner and the late John Firmin, Emory Firmin and Philip Firmin. She is survived by her loving caregiver of over 12 years, Debbie Jensen (niece), and also by other nieces, nephews and many loving family members and friends. Elsie Beth worked for the Federal Government for over 20 years, and retired from Andrews AFB as a Civilian Personnel Training Officer. Elsie Beth will be missed by all the hearts she has touched. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, March 4, 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, 9727 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 1 p.m. Interment at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Montgomery Hills Baptist Church.

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JOSEPHINE FLYNN KRUPINSKI

On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Edward C. Krupinski and Daniel W. Flynn; mother of Michael Flynn, Mark (Jo Ann) Flynn, and Maureen (Dave) Barr; grandmother of Daniel, Kevin, Ryan, Patrick, Colin and Derek Flynn and Matthew Barr; step-mother of Anne Varljen, Mary Camar, Thomas and Robert Krupinski and the late David Krupinski. Also survived by many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Tuesday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, March 6, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Academy of the Holy Cross, 4920 Strathmore Ave., Kensington, MD 20895.

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DOROTHY BEAN THOMPSON (Age 91)

On Thursday, February 28, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Survived by her loving husband of 67 years, James H. Thompson; loving mother of Darlene M. Conley and Donna K. Heenan. Also survived by five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Chapel at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, March 4 from 10 to 11 a.m., where Funeral Service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment on Monday at 2:30 p.m. at All Faith Episcopal Church Cemetery, 38885 New Market Turner Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association , 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060.

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STANLEY FRANCIS POHUTSKY (Age 87)

On Thursday, February 28, 2013 of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Pohutsky; father of Mary (Fred) DiLella, Ann (Gery) Brownholtz, Eileen (Danny) Weiss, Alice (Kevin) Pollock, Amy (Whelon) Clayton and Margaret (Scott) Zimmerman; brother of Helen McKneely. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Monday, March 4, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill and Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD on Tuesday, March 5 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

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Dr. CYRIL J. MEJAC (Age 88)

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 in Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of 52 years to Maria. Father of Gabrielle (John) Dawyot and Thaddeus (Ann Marie) Mejac. He was born in Savna Pec, Slovenia and studied extensively in Europe, earning his doctorate at the University of Madrid, and immigrating to the United States in 1956. He spent over 30 years teaching, retiring from High Point High School. A devout Catholic, he was fiercely proud of his Slovenian heritage, but his greatest joy was his family, particularly his six grandchildren Suzanna, John Jr., Monica, Joanna, Elizabeth and Claire. He was predeceased by his brothers Konrad and Peter Mejac. In addition to his family, he is also survived by three sisters Cirila Novak, Pavla Potokar and Zofka Orozen, all of Slovenia, and numerous relatives and friends both here and abroad. Visitation will be held at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910 on Saturday, March, 2 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Interment St. John’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given for Memorial Masses.

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