Archive for August, 2015

Dorothy M Tucker (Age 87)

On Sunday, August 30, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Bernard E. Tucker; mother of Bernard T. Tucker, Ronald D. Tucker, Barbara Ann Goglio, Gerald F. Tucker, Margaret Mary Wattam and Gregory R. Tucker. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Thursday, September 3, from 10 to 11 a.m.; where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

JAMES P. NORRIS

On August 20, 2015, a rainbow met James Patrick Norris as he passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Barbara and is survived by his children, David, Thomas and Leah; daughter-in-law, Kirsten; son-in-law, John and grandchildren, Eric, Cassie, Meaghan and Annika. He was the loving son of the late William and Nellie Norris of County Kerry Ireland. He is also survived by his loving siblings, William, Thomas, Mary Ellen, Sheila, Raymond and Marian.

His career spanned over three decades as leader of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America. After retirement, he found his final career and a new passion in acting and appeared in numerous plays.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate his life at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD on September 1 from 12 to 1 p.m., where funeral service will follow at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to S.O.M.E. (So Others Might Eat), www.some.org.

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CAROL ANN MILES (Age 71)

On Friday, August 21, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband David A. Miles. Carol attended Northwood High School, where many loving friends will mourn her loss. We will always carry the sweet memory of Carol in our hearts. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, August 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. Graveside Service and Interment at Parklawn Memorial Park, 12800 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Tuesday, September 1 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.

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ROBERT JAMES SLAYTON

“Bob”

Passed away August 21, 2015, in Johns Creek, Georgia at the age of 67. Bob was the beloved and devoted husband of 42 years (40 legal) to his wife, Lisa. He was the father of Gordon Davis and daughter-in-law, Deana and had a special place in his heart for his granddaughters, Payton and Casey. He was also survived by his brother, Joseph Paul; sister-in-law, Karen, and their children, Angela and JW Slayton. Bob progressed from Coolidge High School, Montgomery College, American University and graduated from Pitt University Medical Physics Master’s program. He worked in Radiation Oncology and was an Army Captain and Commander in the Public Health Service, retiring after 24 years. Bob loved being Mr. Fix-it and an extraordinary trivia and minutiae buff. He was an avid Redskin fan, loved martial arts, power lifting and wrestling, playing and refereeing volleyball and watching his granddaughters play lacrosse. Bob lived for many years in Washington, DC. Bob and Lisa moved back to Florida and were an inseparable pair that loved skipping, dancing and traveling. The family will receive relatives and friends to celebrate his life and support one another from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD (valet parking). Interment will follow at a later date to be held at Arlington National Cemetery with Full Honors for his military service to his country.

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COL (Ret) James Lincoln Collins, Sr., MD (Age 76)

On Sunday, August 23, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Beverley A. Collins; father of James (Lydia) L. Collins, Jr., Lisa M. Dobbins, Kimberly (Scott) M. Siegfried and Jennifer (John) L. Scata; brother of Deborah, Sheila, Leon, David and Phillip; grandfather of Nicholas, Collin, Sophia, Morgan, Mark, Olivia, Michael, William, Alana and Daniela. Preceded in death by his parents Rev. Leon and Eva Collins, sister Antoinette Bowen, and son-in-law Stephen Dobbins. Also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, September 4, 2015, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be celebrated at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 3820 Aspen Hill Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20906 on Saturday, September 5, at 10:30 am. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of COL (Ret) James L Collins Sr. M.D., P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or on-line at alz.org.

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SHIRLEY JANE (KLEIST) BURCH

Shirley was born at home in Souderton, PA, July 3, 1933, died at home in Riderwood Village, Silver Spring, MD, August 23, 2015; she now rejoices in her eternal Home. She is preceded in death by her parents Harriett H. (Jones) Kleist and Dwight E. Kleist, brother Dwight E. Kleist, Jr., sister G. Elizabeth “Bette” Olson, and beloved husband Douglas H. Burch. She graduated from Juniata College and the U. of Penn School of Nursing. Shirley served as a pediatric nurse at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital and the Children’s Hospitals of PA and Washington, D.C. Wed to Doug in 1966, they made a home in Rockville. She is survived by daughters Susan Jane (Gary) Burns, of Sacramento, CA, Jennifer Marie Burch (Kenneth Fleak), and grandson Riley Fleak of Roxborough, CO; and sister Dorothea “Dottie” Rowden. She served in many volunteer and leadership positions at Glenmont United Methodist Church, Rockville’s historic Glenview Mansion, and beyond. She traveled to almost every U.S. state and adventured to more than a dozen countries. In later life she was active in Riderwood’s Circle Fellowship and other community groups. Shirley’s final journey with pancreatic cancer was blessedly brief. Her family is grateful for the steadfast love and support of her dear friends. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at the Riderwood Chapel, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 11 a.m. Memorial gifts may be made in her honor to Riderwood Benevolent Care Fund, United Methodist Women, or Trees For Life.

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MARJORIE ANDREWS GAWLER (Age 92)

On Wednesday, August 26, 2015, of Chevy Chase, MD. Longtime resident of Manor Care of Chevy Chase where she enjoyed their devoted care. Survived by her nephew David Andrews of Houston, TX. Services and Interment Private.

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JOHN ROGERS THURBER (Age 61)

On Saturday, August 22, 2015, of Washington, DC. Beloved son of the late John Newton and Joet Lee Thurber; father of John Anthony Thurber; brother of Pamela Thurber Duncan, Michele Lee Thurber and Sandra Newton Thurber (Cynthia F. Golding). Also survived by former partner Marie O’Donnell (mother of his son), former wife, Katherine Mason, two nieces, Lanika Blackmon and Samanda Drewry and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, August 28, 2015, from 3 to 5 p.m. with prayer service at 4 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to Georgetown University Hospital.

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PAUL FRANCIS LEHMANN (Age 74)

On Monday, August 24, 2015, of Greensboro, MD. Beloved husband of Donna Lehmann; son of the late William and Ethel Lehmann; father of Paul Rease and the late Christina Rease; brother of Billy Lehmann, Bobby Lehmann and the late Marie Tylor; grandfather of Taylor Rease, Amber Rease and Patrick Rease. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Sunday, August 30 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Monday, August 31 from 10 to 11 a.m., where funeral service will follow at 11 am. Interment private.

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ARELL E. WEAVER “Al”

Passed away early in the morning of August 22, 2015, at Mystic Waters in Lake Lure, North Carolina. Al was the beloved husband of the late Margaret E. “Peg” Weaver; and father of Kathy (Jim), Kevin (Eleanor), Robert (Lyn) and Trish (Mike). He had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren, Corey, Jenna, Bryan (Elina), Kelly, Beth, Keegan, Ryan, Jesse, Christy, David and Charlie. Having graduated from St. John’s College High School, starring in basketball, Al attended Catholic University, again playing basketball and graduating from the ROTC program. Al was the Administrator of the Computer Procurement Program at NASA and a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, retiring after 25 years’ service with NASA. He was devoted to Peg, his wife of 57 years. Al loved coaching football, basketball and baseball at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church and St. John’s High School. An avid water skier, Al lived for many years in Lake Gaston, NC. More recently, Al and his grandson Corey were an inseparable pair traveling the professional water ski circuit. The family will receive relatives and friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD (valet parking). Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at St. Andrew Apostle Church, 11602 Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20902. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area, 7700 Leesburg Pike, Suite 208, Falls Church, VA 22043, or www.Parkinsonfoundation.org.

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ANN SHANAHAN BRADFORD

On August 22, 2015, Ann S. Bradford, 93, of Washington, DC, widow of William E. Bradford and beloved mother of Alison Bradford (Larry Casey) of La Crosse, WI, Ann Marie King of Fountain Hills, AZ, Denis Bradford (Ingrid Stuart) of Chelmsford, MA, Edith Jickling (Mark) of Washington, DC, James Bradford (Ana Corado) of Takoma Park MD, and Lane Reilly (Joseph) of Charlottesville, VA. Also survived by a step-daughter, Ann Drummund (Peter) of Micanopy, FL; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass at Church of the Annunciation, 3810 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC on Thursday, August 27 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers (http://www.maryknollsociety.org/) and the Army Distaff Foundation (https://armydistaff.org/Foundation/Ways-To-Give/Donate).

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Eleni G. Kartsakalis (Age 88)

On Monday, August 24, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Georgios E. Kartsakalis; mother of Angelo (Khristina) and Gus Kartsakalis; grandmother of Alexandra, Nikos and Philippas Kartsakalis; sister of Panagiota, Nikos, Pavlos and Stavros. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, August 30, from 7 to 9 PM. Funeral Service at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church (at St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church), 15100 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, September 1 at 11:30 AM. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 701 Norwood Road, Suite A, Silver Spring, MD 20905.

GERBER ALEXANDER ALVAREZ (Age 20)

On Sunday, August 23, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved son of Gladys and Carlos Alvarez; brother of Gaby and Cristian;  nephew of Victor, Sergio, Edgar, and Henry Franco;  Also survived by many loving family members and friends.  Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, August 28, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, 20853, on Saturday, August 29, at 10 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

John Philip Rubincam (Age 73)

On Monday, August 17, 2015, of Frederick, MD. Brother of David P. Rubincam and Milton Rubincam III. Also survived by sister-in-law Eloise Rubincam; aunt Phyllis Teasdale; and cousins Chris Teasdale, Parry Teasdale, and Holly Teasdale Brunelli. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Saturday August 29, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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