ELEANOR A. HORNER (Age 88)

Nana Kwaku Ntow II (Sanaahene, Akropong-Akuapim), Opanyin Asare (Koforidua), Sanaa Safori Abonua II, Obaapanyin Bishop Judith Kwapong (Emmanuel Gospel Church, Abeka), Obaapanyin Akosua Birikorama (Akropong), Apostle Julius F. Asante-Ayeh (The Church of Pentecost), Ben Bekoe (USA), Obaapanyin Korkor (Larteh Akuapim), Mrs. Joyce Ofei (Akropong), Very Rev. Solomon Paa Grant-Essilfie (Superintendent Minister, The Methodist Church, Washington Circuit, USA), Pastor Happy Kumah (Lighthouse Chapel International, Germantown, USA), Apostle Michael Baah-Yeboah (Gospel Light International Church, Silver Spring, USA), Akyeamehene Kwadwo Akyeampong (Kronti), Opanyin Kwaku Boateng, Okyeame Yaa Asantewa (Akropong), Opanyin Kwaku Owusu (Accra), Mrs. Agnes Koranteng (Akropong), Mrs. Victoria Bampo (Akropong), Opanyin D. Amoako Asante Kwatia, Opanyin S.M. Asiedu (Tema), Obaapanyin Vida Asare (Akropong), Dora Opomea Asare, Kwadwo Asare, Wofa Tete (Larteh), Caroline Twumwaa Asare, Mr. & Mrs. Otoo Kofi Famanyame and The Ebenezer Methodist Church (Washington Circuit, USA), announce to the glory of God the home call of their beloved:

MARTHA AUDREY AFUA ADUBEA AYEH-NETTEY

 (a.k.a. Drey, Martha Unger)

(JANUARY 10, 1959 – JUNE 25, 2017)

Burial and funeral rites are as follows:

Viewing: Friday July 07, 2017 at 6:00pm-8:00pm, Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc., 500 University Blvd West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901

Funeral Rites: Friday July 07, 2017 at 8:00pm-11:30pm, Ebenezer Methodist Church, 13016 Parkland Dr, Rockville, MD, 20853

Burial Service: Saturday July 08, 2017 at 8:00am-11:00am, Ebenezer Methodist Church, 13016 Parkland Dr, Rockville, USA

Interment: Saturday July 08, 2017 at 11:30am, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20906

Thanksgiving Service: Sunday July 09, 2017 at 1:00pm, Ebenezer Methodist Church, 13016 Parkland Dr, Rockville, MD, 20853

CHILDREN: Dr. Claudia Esme Nettey and Miss Karen Aimee Nettey

BROTHERS AND SISTERS: Apostle J. F. Asante-Ayeh (The Church of Pentecost), Mrs. Georgina Asaah Larkai, Mrs. Joyce Sakyibea Mensah, Isaac K.B. Asah-Ayeh, Mrs. Irene Kwayisibea Hanson, George Acheampong ‘Archie’ Ayeh, Mrs. Georgina Ayebea Okuampah-Sackey, Mrs. Theresa Deke.

COUSINS:  Ben Bekoe (Bros. & Sis.), Mrs. Martha Adubea Yirenkyi and Bro., Vida Kwaaley Quartey (Bros. & Sis.), Vida Asare (Bro. & Sis.), Elizabeth Serwa Amoah (Bros. & Sis.), Ohene Newman & Bro., Lawrence Aseidu Yirenkyi (Bros. & Sis.), Gladys Siaw Offei & Sis., Felicia Obenewa Nyarko (Bros. & Sis.), Wofa Tete (Larteh), Mena Asaa (Bros. & Sis.), Kwame Asare Duncan & Bros., Gladys Oye Sarfori (Bros. & Sis.), Kwasi Bampoe Asa-Apenteng (Bros. & Sis.), Mrs. Connie Thompson & Sisters.

IN-LAWS: Mrs. Esther Asante-Ayeh, Elder J.A. Larkai, Mrs. Vida Asah-Ayeh, Mr. Emmanuel Hanson, Lawrence Okuampah-Sackey, Mr. Aaron Deke.

NEPHEWS & NIECES: Michael Asante-Ayeh, Mrs. Priscilla Ama Obi Abrokwah, Benjamin Agyei Asante-Ayeh, Julius Asante-Ayeh, Francis Stephen Asante-Ayeh, Isaac Larkai, Caleb Larkai, James Mckeown Larkai, Lois Amaobi Larkai, Abigail Larkai, Ohene Sakyi Asah-Ayeh, Nana Ayebea Asah-Ayeh, Emmanuella Kuukua Hanson, Mel Amaobi Ayeh, Jude Kojo Ayeh, Melina Okuampah-Sackey, Janice Okuampah-Sackey, Michael Deke, Rachael Deke, Philip Deke, Sofia Thompson, Brendan Thompson, Frank Ofori, Albie Ayi-Bonte, Marilyn Addo, Simmy Salih, Bnice Parker.

GRANDCHILDREN: Nkonim Abena Asantewaa Asante-Ayeh, Bezalel Kwadwo Asare Asante-Ayeh, Raymond Kofi Sakyi Abrokwah, Marilyn Abena Kyeremaa Abrokwah, Alexandra Abena Oduraa Abrokwah, Jayden Asare Kasamba, Preston Armah, Emraan Salih.

CHIEF MOURNERS

Nana Kwaku Ntow II (Sanaahene, Akropong-Akuapim), Opanyin Asare (Koforidua), Sanaa Safori Abonua II, Obaapanyin Bishop Judith Kwapong (Emmanuel Gospel Church, Abeka), Obaapanyin Akosua Birikorama (Akropong), Ben Bekoe (USA), Obaapanyin Korkor (Larteh Akuapim), Mrs. Joyce Ofei (Akropong), Mr. Israel Thompson (USA), Mr. Isaac Thompson (USA), ), Very Rev. Paa Solomon Grant-Essilfie (Supt. Minister, The Methodist Church, Washington Circuit, USA), Mr. Frederick Addow Oduro (Washington Circuit Lay Chairman, USA), Mr. Gabriel Owusu-Darkwah (Society Lay Chairman, Ebenezer Methodist Church, Rockville, USA), Pastor Happy Kumah (Lighthouse Chapel Int’l, Germantown, USA), Apostle Michael Baah-Yeboah (Gospel Light Int’l Church, Silver Spring, USA), Management and Staff of Shady Grove Adventist Hospital (Rockville, USA), Assoc. of Ghana Methodist Church Choirs (North America Missions), Akyeamehene Kwadwo Akyeampong (Kronti), Michael Duah Boateng, Opanyin Kwaku Boateng, Okyeame Yaa Asantewa (Akropong), Opanyin Kwaku Owusu (Accra), Mrs. Agnes Koranteng (Akropong), Mrs. Victoria Bampoe (Akropong), Opanyin D. Amoako Asante Kwatia, Opanyin S.M. Asiedu (Tema), Obaapanyin Vida Asare (Akropong), Dora Opomea Asare, Kwadwo Afari, Wofa Tete (Larteh), Caroline Twumwaa Asare, Vida Kwaaley Quartey, Opanyin Yaw Yirenkyi (Akropong), Nsafoahene Ofori (Okuapemhene Nsafoahene), Ebenezer Methodist Church (Washington Circuit, USA).

ALL FRIENDS AND SYMPATHIZERS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED

ATTIRE: STRICTLY ALL WHITE

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MARY C. SCALISE

Mary C. Scalise (Age 92) of Rockville MD and Richmond VA, peacefully passed on Friday, June 23, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Julius C. “Jay” Scalise; mother of Diane Dunville, Maria Scalise, and the late Linda Scalise;  grandmother of Julia Dunville. Preceded by parents Lena and Vito Cardinale and brothers Adam and Orlando Cardinale. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Thursday, June 29 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.  Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Friday, June 30 at 11:00 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Refer to Collins Funeral Home website for detailed obituary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Franciscan Monastery of Washington DC.

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Eulogy for my mom, Mary C. Scalise                                                      

   June 30^th, 2017

This is very hard for me, but my mom always said that you need to be strong and she represented just that,… so hopefully she will give me the strength and carry me through this honor to her.

It is with a very heavy heart that I speak to you today.  We have all lost an amazing mother, relative, and friend.  You see,…Mary C. Scalise was born in Washington, D.C. on March 29, 1925 to Vito and Lena Cardinale, and the middle daughter of two brothers, Adam and Orlando Cardinale.  Their family and ethnically connected neighborhood ties were intricately woven.  Their social gatherings were festive and delicious.

A large role was that of a caretaker for my mom at a very early age having to help take care of her own mom who needed her emotional and physical support.

Through family and friends she met our dad, Jay, and they married in 1947 sharing 63 beautiful years together.  Having chosen the most challenging caretaking of all, our parents had 3 daughters of whom they loved dearly.  Mom nurtured us with decadent Italian dishes surpassed by no other and embraced us with love and pride.

What and honor I have had to not only be brought into this world by one of the greatest caretakers, but to have a mother who became my wisest counselor, most tender nurturer, and most precious friend.  My mom became one of my greatest teachers of peace and forgiveness.  A worldly purpose at that!  Her sense of humor touched others by leaps and bounds, her smile melted many a heart, and her light simply grew brighter and brighter!

Moving my mother to Richmond, VA in 2014, was one of the hardest and most precious decisions that I could have made in this lifetime.  The only problem was that it was for only 3 short years.  The beautiful part is that it opened my heart wider then no other.

 Often I have wondered what my purpose is to be?  One of my favorite movies is the classic,…It’s A Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart.  This movie has 2 powerful messages.  The first clarifies how one life touches and influences so many others.  Just think what would have happened to that family member, friend or stranger if you hadn’t helped them or if God and the angels hadn’t sent you here?  Some of life’s most amazing turn of events would not have happened if it wasn’t for you!  The second message is that a person’s wealth is not judged by their financial gains, but rather by the number of friends that love them.  As you can see,…my mother is a very wealthy person!  Even at 92yrs of age she invested in a new friend everyday with her adorable smile and sense of humor.  What a blessing.

So if my purpose has been to help carry my mom thru some very difficult times with the reward of seeing her thrive and be happy,… then I accept.  This has been one of the greatest teachings of my life!  Thru helping my mom,…I helped myself most of all!.  My mother was my gift as she was to so many, and I was hopefully hers.  This journey has opened my heart like no other.  Don’t be afraid to help one another.  Now I really understand what my mom meant when she always said to me,…”Your Reward Will Be Great”!

Thank you mom,… from the bottom of my heart.  I love you deeply.

Your daughter – Maria

Eber Milton Gonzalez (Age 30)

On Monday, June 19, 2017, Eber Gonzalez of Takoma Park, MD, passed away.  Beloved son of Maria Emma Cruz and Jose Roberto Gonzalez; loving brother of Rob Gonzalez;  grandson of Maria Paz Interiano-Cruz.  Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, loving family members and friends.  Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), 20901 on Tuesday, June 27, from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. and at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, 20783 on Wednesday, June 28, from 9:30 to 10 am., where mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

JUNE ENGLEMAN DOROTHY (Age 95)

On Monday, June 19, 2017, of Adelphi, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Dorothy; mother of Kathleen Knox, Michael (Cathy) Dorothy, Dennis (Laurie) Dorothy, Brian Dorothy and Jeannine Dorothy; grandmother of Shannon, Brooke, Jamie, and Michael; great-grandmother of Shawn, Avery, Alannah, Kyla, Karson, and Kyley. Also survived by her care giver Madeleine. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, June 29, from 10 to 11 a.m., where Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m.. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Stephen Aloysius Borden (Age 61)

On Monday, June 19, 2017, of Burtonsville, MD. Beloved son of the late Daniel Carlin, Sr., and Ellen T. Borden; brother of Eileen (Jim) McComb, Loretta (Sean) McAteer, Vincent (the late Trish) Borden, Alice R. (Steve) Hagan and the late Daniel, Carlin Borden, Jr. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, July 2, 2017, from 2 to 4 pm. Private Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetey. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery County SPCA at www.mcspca.org

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Jose Hernan Buitrago (Age 84)
On Monday, June 12, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Melva Quesada; father of Oscar and Ivan Buitrago and Daniel Burgos; grandfather of Max and Isabella Buitrago and Daniel and Jenny Burgos. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., W., Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 2 to 4 pm for a Memorial Visitation. Interment private.

Corinne Frances LaMothe Plante

Corinne Plante, wife of Commander Richard Plante (deceased), USN, died in her home in Kensington, Maryland, on June 17 after a long illness.  She was 97.  She is survived by 4 children: Martin of Rockville, MD; Susan Butler of Beckleysville, MD; Philip of Olney, MD; and Frances Cady of Aspen Hill, MD.  She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  Ms. Plante will be inurned at Arlington National Cemetery with her husband.

Mrs. Plante was born in the Bronx in New York City in 1920 to Hippolyte and Laura LaMothe, both originally from Quebec.  She learned to speak both French and English fluently.  At a young age, Ms. Plante moved to Manchester, New Hampshire, where she spent most of her early life.  Her father died during the first years of the Great Depression and, as a young teen, Mrs. Plante helped her mother run a boarding house to support the family.  During World War II, Mrs. Plante volunteered at the local USO where she met and became betrothed to a young pilot who was subsequently killed in action.  After that, she opened and ran a successful beauty shop in Manchester.   In 1945, she met and married then Lt. Richard Plante, also of Manchester, who was home on recuperation leave from injuries suffered during the war.  Like many post-war romances, their courtship was a mere two weeks long but their marriage lasted 53 happy years until her husband’s death in 1997.   Mrs. Plante sold her business upon getting married to travel with her husband to his many billets.  As a Navy wife, Mrs. Plante had to run the household and raise a family on her own when her husband was away at sea, and endured 21 different moves around the country.   But the Navy gave her the opportunity to experience different parts of the country, something she always appreciated.  She settled in Kensington, Maryland, when her husband retired from active service in 1963, and lived the rest of her years there.  Ms. Plante enjoyed traveling, cooking, knitting and crocheting, gardening, reading, and visits from her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.