Archive for September, 2013

VERONICA A. ROBINSON

Veronica Robinson (formerly Veronica Vercelli), passed away on September 12, 2013, at the age of 88, in Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Ridgefield Park, NJ. Veronica, known to her friends as Ronnie, was born in Paterson, NJ but was brought up and educated in Gilford, County Down, Northern Ireland, before returning to the U.S. where she married Carlo George Vercelli. They lived most of their married life in Ridgefield Park. They had one child, David, who now lives in Silver Spring, MD. Ronnie also was stepmother to Carlo’s son, Carl, who lives in Damascus, PA, with his wife, Lynnda. Ronnie was step-grandmother to five grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Following the death of Carlo in 1994, Veronica married her childhood sweetheart, Edward “Ted” Robinson, in Gilford in 1998, where they lived happily in their Irish bungalow until his death in 2006 when Veronica moved in with her son David in Maryland. Ronnie worked for the Ridgefield Park Board of Education beginning in 1967 where she served as secretary for both the Ridgefield Park High School Athletic Department and the Ridgefield Park Adult Education program until her retirement in 1990. Relatives and friends may call at Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, September 16, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 17 at 11 a.m. A Visitation will take place at Vorhees Ingwersen Funeral Home, 59 Main Street, Ridgefield Park, NJ on Thursday, September 19 from 9 to10:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Francis RC Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment George Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in Veronica’s name.

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FRANCES SMITH TEACHUM

On Thursday, September 12, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William Teachum; mother of Carol Teachum, Betty Teachum and Jane Radford; grandmother of Michael, Janice and Tom Radford; great grandmother of Dylan Radford. Also survived by her siblings Evelyn Adams and Ray Smith. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral Service at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Colesville Road (at Highland Dr.), Silver Spring, MD on Monday, September 16, at 11 a.m. Private family interment. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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EDWARD THOMAS GUGGENHEIM (Age 86)

On Thursday, September 12, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Alyce M. Guggenheim; father of Susan (Charles J., Jr.) Nash, Steven (Lucy) Guggenheim and Larry (Kathi Wisnaskas) Guggenheim; grandfather of Nicholas, Kelli, Allison and Keith. He was a WWII Navy Veteran and a retired MPDC Detective Sergeant. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking) Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 18 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 or to American Cancer Society , Montgomery County Unit, 801 Roeder Rd., Suite 800, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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WILLIAM R. BREON

On Friday, August 23, 2013, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Marie Newman Breon; father of Cathy (Jack) Coleman and Alan W. Breon; grandfather of Elizabeth Coleman; brother of James Breon and Beverly DiMarco; longtime friend of Corine Bloss. Memorial Service at Woodside United Methodist Church, 8900 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 2 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodside United Methodist Church.

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RETA S. MURRAY (Age 89)

On Thursday, September 12, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William J. Murray; mother of Johanna Durrett, Christine Devoe, Michael Murray and the late David and Mark Murray. Sister of Richard D. Swanson of Erie, PA. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Glenmont United Methodist Church, 12901 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, Monday, September 16, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. where Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice, 11800 Tech Road, Suite 240, Silver Spring, MD 20904.

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KENNETH PAUL GERALD (Age 60)

On Tuesday, September 10, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Linda Gerald; father of Timothy, Christine, and Gabriela Gerald; brother of Glenn, William, Patricia, and Susan. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, September 17, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38109.

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ANNE FINLEY GAGLIANO (Age 33)

Of Rockville, MD, died September 10, 2013. She was the daughter of Rev. William M. Finley and Rev. Jeanne Torrence Finley of Blacksburg, VA. Born in Danville, VA, she taught first grade at Bethesda Elementary School, Bethesda, MD. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, David Gagliano and her daughter, Adelina Gagliano. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 14 at Faith United Methodist Church, 6810 Montrose Road, Rockville, Maryland. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park, Rockville. A second memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 21, at 10 a.m. at Blacksburg United Methodist Church in Blacksburg, Virginia.  The family requests that donations in Anne’s name be made to the American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

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Marcia B. Shannon (Age 98)

On Tuesday, September 10, 2013, of University Park, MD. Beloved wife of the late Marshal Shannon; mother of Faith Shannon, Carol Jordan, and Dr. Kevin (Jennifer) Shannon; grandmother of Ken (Mary) Jordan and Kayla Shannon; great-grandmother of Nicholas and Andrew Jordan; sister of Arthur (Connie) Bruno and Susan Bruno. Also survived by numerous neices and nephews, and preceded in death by siblngs James Bruner, Frank Bruno, Phyllis Vadas, Marie Cocca, and Josephine Jelfo. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, September 16, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave & Cable Drive, Kensington, MD, on Tuesday, September 17 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels College Park, 9601 Rhode Island Avenue,College Park, MD 20740.

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ROBERT VINCENT SLOAN

Robert Vincent Sloan, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away suddenly on September 10, 2013 at the age of 79. Bob was born in Syracuse, NY and attended high school at the Christian Brothers Academy there. He was a graduate of LeMoyne College in Syracuse and began studying for his law degree at Georgetown University and received his J.D. from the University of Baltimore. He began his legal career working at the U.S. Patent Office in Washington, DC for 10 years and then worked at the law firm of Sughrue Mion for 32 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Mary Grace; his four sons Tod (Mary, wife), Kevin (Cecilia, wife), Brian and Tim; and his seven grandchildren Katie, Emmett, Conor, Brendan, Owen, Mathew and Abigail. As a man of deep faith, he was a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish in Kensington, MD for 53 years where he served as a lay minister of the Eucharist, a reader at church services and president of the Parish Council.

Friends, relatives and business associates are invited to join the family in celebration of Bob’s life at Holy Redeemer Church, 9705 Summit Avenue, Kensington, Maryland at 11am Monday, September 16. A wake will be held at the same location from 4-7pm Sunday, September 15. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Friends Club, 6601 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, Maryland or directly at their web site www.friendsclubbethesda.org.

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JAY JONES

Jay Jones, 48 of Waldorf sadly passed away on Tuesday September 12, 2013 at his residence.

Jay was born on November 12th, 1964 in Silver Spring to the late Joanne and Billie Jones. Jay is survived by a brother and two sisters, and his four children: James, Justin, Kevin and Holly, as well as his late daughter Angela.

Jay started working for Shoppers Food Ware house a year after his first child was born in 1986. He worked his way up and to be a Store Director. Shopper’s is where he met his long time girlfriend who became a part of the family.

Jay was best known for being a family man not only to his own children but many others as well. He had a huge impact on so many people.

Everyone knew where you could find Jay on Mondays and Wednesdays, playing poker with the best of them! Jay loved to play and was a very good player. He won several trophies and even a few spots to play in Vegas!

If you ever listened to Jay talk it was either about his family, his car or poker.

He will be truly missed.

Services will be at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD (free valet parking). The viewing will be Thursday September 12 from 2-4 pm and from 7-9 pm. The celebration of Jays life will be on Friday September 13th at 11 am. There will be a wake to follow at a relative’s home nearby.

DONALD B. WALKER

Of Olney, MD departed this life on Saturday, September 7, 2013. Survived by his loving and devoted wife, Shirley Walker; daughters, Sheree and Jody; grandchildren, Jameelah, John and Jason; and four great-grandchildren. Also survived by brothers, Ronald (Justine) and Paul (Felecia); sisters-in-law, Glenda Walker and Donna Williams; aunts Glenda and Gilda Walker; many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends. Visitation, 9 a.m. until time of service, 11 a.m., Friday, September 13, 2013 at Resurrection Baptist Church, 900 Ednor Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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WILLIAM SAMUEL NISBET (Age 77)

On Monday, August 26, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Veronica E. Nisbet; father of William Samuel (Marie) Nisbet Jr., Thomas R. (Roxanne) Nisbet and E. Jerome Nisbet; brother of Robert Nisbet, Thelma Dolinger and the late Doris Harliss and Charles Nisbet; grandfather of Katie and Lily Nisbet and Steven Garrett. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service at Leisure World, Clubhouse One, 3700 Rossmoor Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Sunday, September 15 at 4 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association , 1400 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036.

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GEORGE EADDY McDUFFIE, JR.

On Tuesday, September 10, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Patricia McDuffie; father of George McDuffie, III, Marion Gosney, Mary Joan Prokop (Tony), John McDuffie (Mary), Patrick McDuffie (Cecily Greene), and Kate McDuffie (Steve Connaghan); brother of Eleanor Powell. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave and Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, September 14, at 11 a.m. Interment private.

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JOSEPH KARL COCCO

On Monday, September 9, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Barbara A. Cocco; father of Joseph A. Cocco and Lisa M. (James) Eader; grandfather of Autumn, Zachary, Jessica, Nicole and Michael; brother of Janet (Walter) Cocco Pickett. Proud alumnus of Penn State University. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, September 13, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

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RUTH RICHARDS BUCKLEY

On Monday, September 9, 2013, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Ernest E. Buckley; mother of James, William and Kathleen Buckley, Jean Camarata and Ann Allen; grandmother of David, Randee and Anthony Camarata, William II, Samantha, Stephanie, Matthew and Melissa Buckley; Anthony II and Richard Allen; sister of Alice Rooney, Mary Nisson and the late John and Bill Richards, Catherine Beckner, Ann Kostrzewski and Jane Bowser. Also survived by eight great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 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 Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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