JOHN HALSEY McGOVERN, Jr.
On Sunday, October 6, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Gloria S. McGovern; father of John H. McGovern, III, Kathy A. McGovern, Steven J. McGovern, and Mark R. McGovern: brother of Elizabeth Gough and Charles McGovern. Grandfather of Kelly McGovern McCormick, Patrick (deceased), Brendan, Leslie, Kristen and Alexa McGovern. Services and interment private.
MICHAEL JOSEPH ALOYSIUS FITZPATRICK
On Monday, October 7, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Husband of Terry Fitzpatrick; father of Sean (Erin), Kevin (Shana) and Ryan Fitzpatrick; grandfather of Riley, Colin and Kyla Fitzpatrick; brother of Dennis Fitzpatrick and Mary Fitzpatrick Hobbs. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, October 12, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
ELIZABETH D. KOTTING
On Wednesday, October 9, 2013, of Fulton, MD. Beloved wife of Gustave H. Kotting; mother of Karen McIntyre, Elaine Drewyer, Joyce Basye, and Gus Kotting; grandmother of Douglas Drewyer, Austin Drewyer, and Danielle White, Codi, Hunter, and Alex McIntyre, Jenni Kotting, Carrie Becker, and Brian Basye. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, October 11, 2013, 7 to 9 pm. Chapel service and entombment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 1 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Gilchrist Hospice, 5537 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045.
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EMMETT RANDALL MATHEWS
“Randy” (Age 61)
Of Silver Spring, Maryland, passed away on the morning of October 6, 2013. Randy was born November 27, 1951, in Bartow, Florida. He was the son of the late Emmett Guy and Clara Coker Mathews. He graduated from Bartow High School, and then enlisted in the Air Force where he was stationed at the National Security Agency at Fort Meade, Maryland. While in Maryland, he graduated from Montgomery College with a degree in computer science. After working several years as a systems analyst for Rixon, Inc., he later started his own business as a computer consultant. In addition to his career, Randy volunteered as a Montgomery County paramedic, achieving the status of National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). He was also a member of Colesville Baptist Church where he was very active in the music ministry. Survivors of Mr. Mathews include his wife Nancy of Silver Spring, MD; his daughter, Heather, of Clarksburg, MD; his son, Christopher, of North Potomac, MD, and two granddaughters, Sarah Mathews and Samantha Mathews. A memorial service will be held for Randy at Colesville Baptist Church on October 11, 2013, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ASPCA.
RICHARD RANDOLPH HARRISON (Age 58)
On Monday, October 7, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of the late David H. and Hazel “Flo” Harrison; brother of Thomas H. Harrison and Anita M. Harrison; uncle of David H. Harrison. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 14, at 11 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, 801 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901.
Melinda Riley Drummer (Age 58)
On Monday, October 7, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Robert H. Drummer; loving mother of Alexander R. and his fiance, Laura Zimmer, and Eric M. Drummer; daughter of the late Dalton R. and Caroline Riley; daughter-in-law of Betty Drummer and Saul Ritter; sister-in-law of Mark and Sandy Drummer. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking) Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will take place on Friday, October 11 at 9 a.m. Interment Columbia Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to CaringBridge, Donation Processing Center P.O. Box 6032, Albert Lea, MN 56007, www.caringbridge.org.
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FRANZ OPIE WILLIAMS
Franz Opie Williams, son of Opie Hannibal Williams and Lillian Verona (Fagan) Williams went home to be with Our Lord, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 in Silver Spring, Maryland. He died peacefully with family by his side.
Franz was born on July 24, 1934, in Warsaw, NC. Franz is survived by his wife, Rebecca Williams, and son, Franz Daniel Williams of Silver Spring, MD; younger brother and sister, Conrad and Alise Williams of Bethesda, MD and Washington, DC respectively. He had many surviving aunts; cousins; nieces and nephews; mother-in-law; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law and close friends and neighbors whom he loved and cherished dearly.
Franz moved with his family to Washington, DC where he grew up, 12 blocks from the U.S. Capital. He was interested in electronics at a very early age, leading him to become an Engineer. Franz served dutifully in the U.S. Army as an Electronics Engineer, and later transitioned to work for International Business Machines (IBM). He was an outstanding employee with many honors and awards and especially enjoyed mentoring fellow IBMers during his career. In 1992, six months following the birth of his son, he retired from IBM. He was a devoted father and husband and spent many years after retirement working at the school his son attended.
Franz was a Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Wheaton, now Streams of Hope. Over the last two decades, he and his family worshipped at Forcey Bible Church and Streams of Hope. Franz was an amazingly accomplished man, yet the most important priority in his life over the last two decades, was to share the Gospel with the world around him. He shared his faith in Christ openly and founded “The Lighthouse” on the Eastern Shore, which supports the training and discipleship of men and women who desire to learn how to easily share their faith in Christ with others through Open Air Campaigner’s WWW.OACMD.ORG . He and his family also worshipped at Berlin First Baptist Church when they travelled to the Eastern Shore. One of Franz’s lifetime hobbies was HAM Radio, W3VIY, and he enjoyed talking to people all over the world.
Services will be held in South Carolina and Maryland:
South Carolina: Saturday morning. October 12, at 11 a.m. Services will be held at Mountain View Cemetery, located in Cherokee County on West Cherokee Street. During the service, Military Honors will be presented.
Maryland: Sunday afternoon, October 20, at 4 p.m. Services will be held at the Streams of Hope Church, located at the Washington Christian Academy, 16227 Batchellor’s Forest Road, in Olney.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to the outreach and training ministry Franz partnered with and loved so dearly. Please indicate your donation is in memory of Franz Williams. Open Air Campaigner’s, P.O. Box D, Nazareth, PA 18064; www.OACMD.org.
JOHN E. RUNKLE
On Wednesday, October 2, 2013, of Wheaton, MD. Beloved husband of Aileen Runkle; father of Kenneth and Kevin Runkle, and Gayle Gutridge; grandfather of Mathew and Casey Runkle, and Amanda and Jeremy Gutridge. He served in WWII with the US Army and was active with the Moose Lodge for over 40 years. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, October 10, 2013, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service at Glenmont United Methodist Church, 12901 Georgia Avenue,, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 11 am. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
PENNY LYNN KING
On Saturday, October 5, 2013 of Sneads Ferry, NC. Beloved wife of the late Jeffrey King; mother of Matthew King; sister of Billy (Linda) Sandlin, Jr. and Melissa (William) Sollod. Graveside service and interment at Parklawn Memorial Park, 12800 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 1:30 p.m.
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BRIAN ALAN JAKA
On Wednesday, October 2, 2013, of Arlington, VA. Beloved father of Kimberly Jaka; father-in-law of William Reintzell; brother of Carol Jaka. Memorial Service will be held at Grace Community Church, 8200 Old Columbia Road, Fulton, MD, on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 1 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery County SPCA, P.O. Box 637, Washington Grove, MD 20880.
JOHN B. FERGUS (Age 84)
Of Lakewood, WA; formerly of Silver Spring, MD, died on October 2, 2013 of congestive heart failure. John was born in Jamestown, ND and joined the Army at an early age, served through the Korean War and the Vietnam War as a Medic and Paratrooper with the 101st Airborne and the 7th Calvary Division. He honorably retired from the Army and went to work with the U.S. Post Office and retired after 20 years. John was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion and the Moose Lodge.
John was a caring father, devoted brother and a doting grandfather. He is survived by his sister Patricia (George) Sullivan of Blaine, MN; his son Jack (Nikki) Fergus of Lakewood, WA and two daughters Margaret (Dave) Baker of Puyallup, WA and Betty (Dale) Fergus of Fife, WA and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his “Maryland Family” Karen (Samuel) Smiley, Deborah Gunn, Chester (Deborah) DiBenedetto, Dennis (Debra) DiBenedetto and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
John was predeceased by his brother, Harry and his sister Mary and his wives Fujie and Kilja as well as his life partner, Norma DiBenedetto.
Family will receive visitors for a viewing on Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m. and the Funeral on Friday at 11 a.m. at Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
LEO RALPH ANDERSON (Age 91)
On Friday, October 4, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Jennie P. Anderson and the late Pauline A. Anderson; father of John R. (Wendy) Anderson, Mary A. (Jim) Seavey and Elizabeth A. Sargent; step-father of Terrence M. (Suzanne) Shelton and the late Gail Marie Baker; grandfather of John Anderson Jr., Patrick Anderson, James Seavey Jr. and Anthony Sangabino. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD 20901, (Valet Parking), Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd., East, Silver Spring, MD 20901 on Tuesday, October 8 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael the Archangel, 805 Wayne Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Warren S. Oliveri, Sr. (age 90)
On Friday, September 27, 2013, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Laura May Oliveri; father of Warren S. Oliveri, Jr. and William B. Oliveri. Also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial Service at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 10401 Armory Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895 on Saturday, October 12 at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Prayer Lift Fund at the address above.
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William Calvin Fisher
On Tuesday, October 01, 2013, of Mount Airy, MD. Beloved son of the late Charles L. Fisher and Mary A. Rupprecht; brother of Rhonda, Susan, Kathy, Philip, and the late Michael and Donald; uncle of Lance and Daniel; great-uncle of Blake, Cameron, and Dahlia. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, October 08, from 10 to 11 a.m. where Funeral Service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, 516 Trail Avenue, PO Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702.
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500 University Blvd. West
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Phone: 301.593.9500