Archive for April, 2013

AMEDEO FRANCIS INGLISA “Frank”

On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Joanne Gennuso Inglisa; father of Katherine Inglisa, Christine Inglisa, Michael (Julie) Inglisa, Joseph (Lisa) Inglisa, Paul (Jennifer) Inglisa, John (Holly) Inglisa and Elizabeth (Ed) Sagin. Also survived by 13 grandchildren. 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 Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, April 20, at 11 a.m. Inurnment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to National Parkinson Foundation, Inc, 1501 NW 9th Avenue, Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494.

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JOAN FOREMAN (Age 83)

On Friday, April 12, 2013, of Kensington, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Ruth and Herbert Foreman; long-time partner of the late Ralph Boyce, Sr. She is also survived by many loving family members and friends. Joan was a Phi Beta Kappa, Journalism graduate of University of Pennsylvania. She retired from the American Red Cross as the Assistant Director of Public Relations. Relatives and friends may call at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, April 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with Memorial Mass at 12:30 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to NAMI Montgomery County, 11718 Parklawn Dr., Rockville MD 20852.

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JAMES MICHAEL POWER

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Power, daughters Maureen (Michael) Sanelli and Laura (Michael) Kiley, and son Matthew James Power. Other survivors include eight grandchildren, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was the brother of the late Walter J. Power, Rita O’Brien, Henry Power, Helen Newman, and Thomas W. Power. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, April 18, 2013, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Annunciation, 3810 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC on Friday, April 19, at 11 a.m. Interment MD Veteran’s Cemetery – Cheltenham at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities Foundation, Archdiocese of Washington, 924 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. Notes to the family may be entered in the on-line guest book at:

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ROBERT T. FARR

On Sunday, April 14, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Marjorie C. Farr; father of Michael Farr and Susan (Kenneth)Honaker; grandfather of Christopher, Matthew, Amanda, Joseph and John; great-grandfather of Camden. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Capital Chapter, 1800 M Street, NW, Suite 750 South, Washington, DC 20036.

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ELISABETH E. CUPPLES (Age 94)

On Saturday, April 13, 2013, of North Bethesda, MD. Friends may call at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD, on Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 10 a.m. until time of 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 Holy Cross Church.

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CHARLES FREDERICK COHEN

“Chuck” (Age 82)

Of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, after a short illness. Chuck was born in Los Angeles to Merritt Cohen and Ethel Sheftall Cohen. Ethel later married Frank Forbes, Jr., Athletic Director at Morehouse College. Chuck received his Bachelor of Science degree from Morehouse in 1952, did a 2-year tour of duty in the U.S. Army, and then completed his MS in Science at Howard University. This led to a career in entomology at the USDA from which he retired in 1985. Survivors include daughters, Lisa Cuthbert and Leila Watts; son, Anthony Cohen; grandsons, Paul and Jonathan Cuthbert, and Jason Watts; several cousins, including Ursuline Dickey; former wives, Shirley Cohen, Joan Foster, and Sherry Ventura. The viewing will be held Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11416 Cedar Lane, Beltsville, MD 20705 at 12 p.m. followed by a 1 p.m. service, with the repast to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Morehouse College.

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BETTY MARIE BILLER (Age 81)

On Monday, April 15, 2013, of Wheaton, MD. Beloved wife of the late Arthur A. Biller, Sr.; mother of Brenda Faye Smith (Jimmy), Patsy Reich (Thomas) and the late Harold D. Biller and Arthur A. Biller, Jr.; grandmother of Richard (Ellen), Robin, Melissa, Stephen (Allison), Katie (Corey), Kasie (Dave), Karie (Brian), Christopher, Robert, Kimberly (Roy), Michael (Crystal). Also survived by eight great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. She was loved by many friends and neighbors. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, April 19, from 10 to 11 a.m.; where the funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association , Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

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YVETTE MARIE GEORGE (Age 88)

On Saturday, April 13, 2013, of Burtonsville, MD. Beloved mother of Kevin (Ida) George; grandmother of Catrina L. George, Danielle M. George, Laura M. George, and Michael A. George; sister of Boyd Peterson, Mary Grove, and Beryl Scott. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, April 17, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Service and Interment will take place in Mount Union, PA at a later date. 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.

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ELSIE DUELL-THORNTON

On Thursday, April 11, 2013, Elsie Duell-Thornton of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Thomas C. Thornton (Packy); loving mother of Jane Thornton; daughter of the late Alice Yates and Frank Duell of Leonardtown, MD. Predeceased by her brothers Frank Charles Duell, Bernard Duell and Richard Duell of Clarksdale, MS. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd. West. Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, April 17, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., with prayers in the evening. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Viers Mill Rd. Rockville, MD on Thursday, April 18 at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery, at a later date. Memorial Contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Association.

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ADELINE SMITH (Age 94)

On Wednesday, April 3, 2013, of Wheaton, MD. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth M. Smith; mother of Arleen L. Lopes; grandmother of Angela J. Lopes and the late Joseph K. Lopes; great-grandmother of Joseph K. Lopes and Brianna Stout. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Friday, April 19 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society , Montgomery County Unit, 801 Roeder Rd., Suite 800, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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ANTHONY MICHAEL COSTANTINO, JR.

On Thursday, April 11, 2013, of Rockville, MD. Beloved father of Kristen, Jenna, Anthony, III and Lindsay Costantino; son of Rita and the late Anthony M. Costantino Sr.; brother of Angelina Yeatman, Perry Costantino and Constance Schum; former spouse of Cindy Costantino. Retired police officer of the Winter Haven, FL Police Department. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Inn at NIH, 7 West Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814

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HENRY ALEXANDER MIKELL III (Age 84)

On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Louise M. Mikell; father of Alexcia Mikell Wells (Joseph); grandfather of Channing Joseph Ira Wells. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Northeastern Presbyterian Church, 2112 Varnum St., N.E., Washington, DC, on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 10 am to 11 a.m., with service at 11 a.m. Interment Quantico National Cemetery on Monday, April 22, 2013 at 12 noon.

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SARAH MASH MAGEE

“Polly”

On Thursday, April 11, 2013 of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of Paul H. Magee, Jr.; mother of Susan Magee, Polly Ann (Jay Renner) Magee, and Paul H. Magee, III; sister of Frank Mash and the late Jean Keatley; grandmother of Paul Joseph Magee-Renner. Also survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be celebrated at Christ Episcopal Church, 107 South Washington Street, Rockville, MD on Tuesday, April 16, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Noyes Children’s Library Foundation, P.O. Box 31, Kensington, MD 20895.

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Fr. EDWARD T. HARTEL

On Saturday, March 2, 2013, of Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved son of the late Anna E. and Thomas S. Hartel; brother of Thomas A. (Marie) Hartel; uncle of Mark (Melaine) Hartel and Renee (Joe) Hiles; great-uncle of Brandon and Emily Hartel, Quinton, Austin and Braxton Hiles; nephew of Marie Bakos, Ann Ochkie and Maria Stoyka. Memorial Mass at the Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association , Washington, DC-MD Office, 1025 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 1005, Washington, DC 20036.

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On Friday, April 12, 2013, of Washington, DC. Beloved husband of Katie Sturdivant Butler; father of Wendy (George) Redmond, Tammy Butler, Susan (Kenneth) Broomer and Nina (Timothy) Sanders; grandfather of Carmen, Matthew, Madison, Kenneth Michael, Jalyn, Morgan and Kennedy. Also survived by a host of relatives and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, April 18, 2013, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, New Hampshire & Larch Avenues, Takoma Park, MD, where Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The American Brain Tumor Association, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 550 Chicago, IL 60631.

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