Archive for October, 2013

Rev. WILLIAM F. BERRY

On Monday, October 21, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Priest of the Archdiocese of Washington. Member of the first graduating class of John Carroll High School in 1955. Graduate of the North American College In Rome. Former Chaplain on the field for the Washington Redskins and Chaplain at Prince Georges Hospital. Pastor of several parishes in the Archdiocese of Washington. Beloved brother of Joan Brown, Charles Berry, Evaleen Walton, Joseph Berry and the late Alice Davis, Grace Smith and George Berry. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m. with vigil Mass at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church on Friday, October 25 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.

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QUENTIN CLEMENT KAISER (Age 92)

On October 15, 2013, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn Kaiser (nee Burkland); father of Susan Detwiler, Donald (Donna) and Richard (Kirsten) Kaiser; also survived by 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Kaiser was born in Glendale, New York. During WWII, he enlisted in the US Army Air Forces and flew 65 combat missions as a B-25 radio gunner with the Mediterranean Allied Tactical Air Force. After the war, he graduated from Hofstra College and then received a master’s degree with a thesis in magnetism from Eastern Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College (Oklahoma State University). He worked at the National Bureau of Standards and the Harry Diamond Laboratories and was involved in the pioneering work of microminiaturization of electronic circuits in proximity fuzes. He enjoyed lifelong hobbies in photography and ham radio. He will be remembered as a peacemaker, a man who loved his family and learning, and for instilling a love of science and critical thinking in his children and grandchildren.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, October 22, from 12:30 to 1 p.m. with funeral service at 1 p.m. Inurnment at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium. Memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, PO Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.

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EDITH WHEELER

On Monday, October 14, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William Benjamin Wheeler; mother of William T. (Margaret) Wheeler and Susan W. (Carl) Leverenz; grandmother of Tyson, David, Will, and Chris; great-grandmother of Natalie and Patrick. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, October 20, from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 12621 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, on Monday, October 21 at 11 a.m. Interment St. Mark’s Episcopal Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made for Macular Degeneration Research to BrightFocus Foundation, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871 at www.brightfocus.org/macular/ or St. Mark’s Church.

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JOSEPH B. MAHON (Age 89)

On Tuesday, October 15, 2013 of Seabrook, MD. Beloved husband of the late Ellen R. Mahon; father of JoEllen Coughlin (Frank) and Beth Paolucci (Bill); brother of Nancy Kralick; grandfather of Tommy, Chris, Joey, Kelly and Matt; great-grandfather of Tyler, Jackson, Chloe, Christopher and Andrew. Also survived by his long-time caregiver, Nerissa Edmond. Friends will be received at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Joseph and Ellen Mahon Scholarship Fund at DeMatha Catholic High School, 4313 Madison St., Hyattsville, MD 20781.

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WILLIAM H. GRAHAM

On Tuesday, October 15, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Mary Graham; father of Cathy (David) Mays, Carole (Michael) Lehan, Laura (Matthew) Fetters, Liz (Kevin) Parker; William (Connie), Michael (Mara), and Robert (Debbie) Graham. Also survived by 22 grandchildren. Visitation at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the William H. Graham, Scholarship Fund, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20064 or The Olney Theatre, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD in his memory.

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COLIN HERRLE STOCK

On Friday, October 11, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Loving brother of Theo (Fulton) Loppatto, Aggie (Paul) Sparks, Sally (Jerry) Oden, and Bill Stock. Cherished uncle of David (Cathy) and Christine Loppatto, Aaron and Shannon Sparks, and Sarah and Jonathan Oden. Also survived by his loving cousins Hart and Denise, his dear friend, Joanne, and many extended family members. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, October 17, 2013, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017.

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MARY ANN McGILLICUDDY (age 94)

On Monday, October 14, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Daniel F. McGillicuddy; mother of Mary, Mark, Hugh and James McGillicuddy; grandmother of Michael Macheski, Megan Grabina, Dan Macheski, Theresa White-Macheski, Patrick, Katie, Scott, and Rebecca McGillicuddy, Kailyn, Matthew, Lauren, John, and Joseph McGillicuddy, Andrew and Kelly McGillicuddy; great-grandmother of Abigail, Claire, Emily, Cooper and Harper; sister of Mark Knobbe, Joan Heiman, Lucy Wolterman, Ruth Feldman, Barbara McCabe and Karen Eason. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Boulevard, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, October 18, at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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TIMOTHY R. FREDELL

On Friday, October 11, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD passed away suddenly after being rushed to MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. Beloved husband of Charlotte Fredell; father of Heather; brother of Bill (Carolyn) and Damaris Fredell. Tim was the Director of Catering/General Manager of Indian Spring Country Club prior to retirement. He was well respected and appreciated within his profession and dedicated more than 30 years of service to the members and the community. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 18 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

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JAMES NORCROSS TRONE, M.D.

CAPT MC, USN (Retired)

On Thursday, October 10, 2013, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Margaret Jeanne Trone; father of James, Jr., Daniel (Denise), Rosemary, Alice, Carole (John) and George (An-Me); grandfather of Margaret, Clare, Elizabeth, Emma, William, Dominic, GianPaolo, Marco and Matteo; brother of Robert (Nancy) Trone. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 on Wednesday, October 16 at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Missionaries of Charity, 2800 Otis Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018 or to St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church.

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MAURA CATHERINE DOUGHERTY

On Friday, October 11, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Survived by her beloved sister Sharon and brothers Kevin and Brian Dougherty. Graveside service and interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

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ODETTE C. HELLER-DASHNER (Age 93)

On Monday, October 7, 2013, of Cabin John, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph V. Heller, Sr. and Lee A. Dashner; mother of Henry (Bonnie) Heller, Christopher (Rebecca) Heller of Scottsdale, AZ and the late Joseph V. (Stephanie) Heller Jr. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 6201 Dunrobbin Drive, Bethesda, MD, 20816, Tuesday, October 15, from 10 to 11 a.m., where Funeral Service will be held at 11 am. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer or Friends Nursing Home, 17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD 20860.

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ESTELLE AGNES JONES

On Wednesday, October 9, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Norman S. Jones; aunt of Paul Bowarski and several other nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Boulevard, Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 from 10 to 11 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

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GEORGIOS T. FLOROS (Age 86)

On Thursday, October 10, 2013 of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved husband of Anastasia Floros; devoted father of Theodore Floros and Angela (George) Sideris; adored grandfather of Yianna, Georgia and Theodora. Loved by many relatives here and in Greece. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m., a Trisagion Service will be held. Funeral services at Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, 7701 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, MD on Monday, October 14 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Washington, DC (Nea Zoe Building Fund), 701 Norwood Road, Suite A, Silver Spring, MD 20905.

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DONALD STILLMAN MOSELEY (Age 94)

On Wednesday, October 9, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Bonnett Moseley; father of Thomas Stillman Moseley, Christine Susan Pennewill, Kathleen Wells Moseley, June Bonnett French, Elisa Moseley Sharpe, Eileen Elizabeth Moseley Stewart and the late Susan Harriet Moseley; grandfather of Alexandra and Gabriella Atanossian, Charles Cook, Robert, Sarah and Amelia Stewart; brother of Charles, Allan and the late Roger Moseley. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 14, 2013 at 1 p.m. Interment West Hoosick Cemetery, Hoosick, NY at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Sandy Spring Friends Nursing Home, 17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD 20860.

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ANNE POERSTEL DeCOURCY (Age 80)

On Wednesday, October 9, 2013, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late William Patrick DeCourcy, Sr.; mother of William P. (Kimber) Decourcy, Jr. and the late Eileen O’Brien; grandmother of Adam, Kelly, Cara and James; great-grandmother of Kayla, Drew, Zoey, Adam, Jr. and Lillian; sister of Mary Clare Weaver, Thomas M., Robert S. and John C. Poerstel. Board member of St. Ann’s Center for Children, Officer of Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (LAOH), Sodality Member and former Secretary of St. Judes Catholic School. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Monday, October 14, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth & Family, 4901 Eastern Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20782.

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