Archive for September, 2013

GERALD KEELING CASSIDY (age 89)

On Sunday, September 8, 2013, of Bethesda and Easton, MD. Beloved husband of the late Jane Short Cassidy; father of Dennis Cassidy (Margaret), Kathleen McGarry (Wallace), Cecelia Cassidy Haus (Greg), Mari McCord (Edward), Megan Barber (Gary), Andrew Cassidy (Susan), Brendan Cassidy (Barbara), Thomas Kenny Cassidy (Paula) and the late Patrick Cassidy (Alison); brother of Alan Cassidy (the late Sally Ann), Janet Casey (Paul), the late Margie Murray (the late Frank), Elizabeth Gilday (the late Thomas), and the late Bert Cassidy (Esther). Also survived by 26 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Western Ave at Quesada St. NW, Washington, DC on Friday, September 13, at 12 noon where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Interment Private. Memorial contributions may be made to Gonzaga College High School, 19 Eye St. NW, Washington, DC 20001.

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WILLIAM W. MANDERS

Col., USAF (Ret.)

 On Monday, August 26, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Mary T. Manders; father of William F. Manders, Mary M. Malouf, and Ann F. Tokosch. Also survived by five grandsons. Graveside Service and Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

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ALAN PAUL DEAN, SR. (Age 86)

On Sunday, September 8, 2013, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Christina Dean; father of Michael Dean, Michaela (Rich) Huelbig and the late Alan Paul Dean, Jr. and Mary-Joan Dean; step-father of Alexandra Stretmater; grandfather of Miles, Trey, Iris, Riley, and Alex; and step grandfather of Lauren. Viewing for relatives and friends at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD, on Wednesday, September 11 from 9:30 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of Alan Paul Dean, Sr., Class of 1950 to Iona College, Joyce Advancement House, 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801.

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EDWARD GOLUB

On Friday, September 6, 2013, of Olney, MD. Beloved husband of Kay Glazer; father of Karen Doepel, Kathy Smith (Carl), Daniel Golub (Hedy), and daughter-in-law Angela Golub. Predeceased by his son Steven Golub. Also survived by a sister Jill Verber and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial service at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Central Maryland, 1850 York Rd., Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093.

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REMO MICHELE MOLINARA

 On Tuesday, September 3, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Rita Molinara; father of Nicola (Erika) Molinara; brother of Mario (Emilia) Molinara, Fausta Petruzzelli; uncle of Cristina Molinara and Remo Petruzzelli; brother-in-law of Joanne and Richard Dagenhart, Ada and Livio DiMichele, Sergio and Kim Santini; uncle of Selina, Sophia, Francesca, Enrico and Michael. Also survived by many loving family members in Italy. Relatives and friends may call at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Monday, September 9, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; where the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association of Maryland, 211 E. Lombard Street, #260, Baltimore, MD 21202.

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Clarence Craig Coleman, Sr. (Age 75)

On Friday, August 30, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Lakewood, NJ. Beloved husband of the late Classie Coleman; father of Clarence Craig Coleman, Jr., James Lee, Jr., the late Patrice Lee, the late Eva Lee, Veronica Lee, Robert Lee and Christopher Coleman; brother of Ann Scruggs, John Coleman, Catherine Shields, and Clifford Coleman. Also survived by grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, September 7, from 12 Noon until 1 PM, where service will be held at 1 PM.

Concepcion Robles (Age 53)

On Sunday, September 1, 2013, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved daughter of Jose Salomon and Felicita Robles; mother of Henry, Herbert, Sindy and Aleyda Robles; grandmother of Melissa, Javier, Ivan, Christian, Ariel and Jordi; sister of Francisco, Salvador, Pastora, Amilcar, Ismael, Noel, Melva, Rony and Elsy. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, September 5 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Mission Church at the Cardinal McCarrick Center, 12247 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring MD 20902, on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

MICHAEL EDWIN ROOSEVELT

On Sunday, September 1, 2013, of Olney, MD. Beloved husband of Hazel; father of Michael W. (Trini) Roosevelt and M. Heather (Chris) Long and grandfather of Ally and Emerson. Also survived by many beloved family members. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, September 6, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association , 4217 Park Place Ct. Glen Allen, VA. 23060-9979. Interment All Souls Cemetery.

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CHARLES ANTHONY RAGAN (Age 97)

On Monday, September 2, 2013, of Washington, DC. Beloved husband of the late Rita L. Ragan; father of Rita Ragan Madden; grandfather of Rita Smithdeal, Bridget Moore and Kathleen Pajcic; great-grandfather of Charlie, Johnny, and Ragan Smithdeal, Woody and Addie Moore, Patrick and Maggie Pajcic. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Duffy Center Chapel, 3630 Quesada St. NW, Washington, DC on Thursday, September 5, at 9:30 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, DC.

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KATHLEEN CRISS PENNINGTON

“Kay”

On Sunday, September 1, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Arthur W. Pennington; sister of Christine and the late Louise. Relatives and friends may call at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Colesville Road and Highland Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910 on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 from 1 to 2 p.m. with funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church Memorial fund.

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RICHARD G. THAYER 

“Dick” (Age 83)

On Monday, August 26, 2013, of Madison, WI, formerly of Wheaton, MD. Beloved husband of Shirley Ann Thayer and the late Carol Mabel Thayer; father of Teresa (David) Brengle and Timothy, Robert, Thomas and William (Melissa) Thayer; step-father of Kristy (Gordon) Meicher, Vicki Nabholz, Karen (Mark) Zimmerman and Sharon (David) Lehrer and the late Kenneth Nabholz. Also survived by many grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a proud veteran of the Navy for 22 years, serving during the Korean War, and retired from the Federal Government after 18 years. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, September 5 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service and Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA.

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EVELYN CHANEY SCHAEFFER (Age 93)

On Friday, August 30, 2013 of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of the late William B. Schaeffer; mother of Catherine (Christopher) Grimes, Wayne, Kenneth (Elizabeth) and Bruce Schaeffer; grandmother of Christopher A. Grimes, Jessica A. Mongold, MacKenzie E. and Kasey M. Schaeffer; great-grandmother of Garrett Grimes, Kaleb Diaz, Jacob and Marcus Johnson; daughter of the late Joseph and E. Blanche (nee Linton) Chaney; sister of the late Emily I. Risely and E. Alene Fealy. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Wednesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, September 5, 2013 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 10401 Armory Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. with funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church.

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FRANCIS JOSEPH WARD  

On Sunday, August 11, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Margaret L. Ward; father of Margaret (Earl) Gamache, Daniel J. (Beth) Ward, Patricia (Terence) Ethridge, Robert J. (Sophia) Ward and the late Frank P. and Joseph P. Ward; grandfather of Brendan (Kristen) and Nicholas (Karen) Gamache, Joseph (Laura) Ward, Colleen (Bryan) Broomall, Lauren Ward, Colin and Katie (Brent Hudgens) Ethridge; great-grandfather of Cassie, Aidan, Ella, Claire and Jane Gamache, Riley, Mackenzie and Brady Ward, and Breanne Burroughs, Shane and Connor Broomall. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, September 5 at 10 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 or Knights of Columbus, Fr. Rosensteel Council, 9707 Rosensteel Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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ESSIE JANET SHIPP

“Mary”

 On Wednesday, August 28, 2013, of Rockville, MD. Wife of Walter Shipp, Sr.; mother of Walter, Jr., Vincent, Carla, and Kenneth (Kristi); grandmother of Douglass, Kyle, and Kayla; sister of Merla Drew, Edward (Tanya) Morris and Warren (Harryette) Morris. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. where a Roman Catholic Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics Maryland, 3701 Commerce Drive # 103, Baltimore, Maryland 21227 or at www.somd.org/give/

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