Archive for April, 2010

BETH TAYLOR GAINES (Age 52)

Suddenly on Friday, April 30, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beth was born in Cheverly in 1958 to the late John L. and Evelyn M. Taylor. She leaves to cherish her memory, beloved daughter, Alexandra T. Mulvey; siblings, John E. (Sheila) Taylor, Janice (John) McCreight of North Carolina, Will (Tom) Campbell, Amy (Ben) Hope, and Meg (Dolph) Morris; uncle, George (Judy) Johnson of Texas; aunt, Jean Bolyard of West Virginia and special friend, James Anderson. She is also survived by spouse, Lynn Gaines and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial service in celebration of her life will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church, 403 S. Main Street, Mt. Airy, MD on Saturday, July 10 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , Montgomery County Unit, 11331 Amherst Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20902 or to Marth”s Table, 2114 14th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009.

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ERNESTO ROSAS

On Friday, April 30, 2010, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Valerie Rosas; father of Ronald Rosas, Judith Rosas, Silvia Balderas-Saari, Sara Logan, and Laura Rosas; grandfather of Daniel Poss, Catherine Hekker, Christian Saari, Isabel Saari, Noah Logan, and Caleb Logan; and brother of Tina Hernandez. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation , 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, #300, Washington, DC 20015-2030.

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HILDA LOUELLA SHINER

On Friday, April 30, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Francis Shiner; mother of Gary (Lucy), Gail (the late John), Diane (Raymond), David (Mica), Stephen (Sherry), Mark, Cindy (Rick) and the late Janice (Dennis). Also survived by many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Monday, May 17 at 11 a.m. Graveside service at Arlington National Columbarium on Thursday, June 10 at 10 a.m. (Assemble at the Administration Building at 9:30 a.m.) In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer”s Disease Research Center, 640 Jackson Street, St. Paul, MN 55101-2595.

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ROSA FREGAPANE (Age 75)

On Thursday, April 29, 2010, of Olney, MD. Beloved sister of Domenica Borsellino, Maria Cantoni of Ontario, Canada and Pietro (Guadalupe) Fregapane. Also survived by nephew, Roger Cantoni. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, May 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Monday, May 3 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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LEROY JONES

On Thursday, April 29, 2010 of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved husband of Evelyn Jones; father of Kevin Jones and Vernessar Lee; grandfather of Cameron, Kendall and Olivia Jones. Also survived by five brothers, five sisters, extended family and friends. Life member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Funeral Service at Goshen United Methodist Church, 19615 Goshen Road, Gaithersburg, MD on Wednesday, May 5 at 11 a.m. Private interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer”s Association, National Capital Area, 11240 Waples Mill Rd., Suite 402, Fairfax, VA 22030.

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Mary Testa Fultz

On Tuesday, April 27, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved wife of George Fultz; daughter of Ruth and the late Benny Testa; sister of Mark J. Testa.  Also survived by Sasha and Rascal.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 7 to 9 PM . Chapel service at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens, 1290 Fairmont Road, Morgantown, WV, on Saturday, May 1, at 1:00 PM.  Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L Street, NW, DC  20037.

KAY RATHGEBER

On Tuesday, April 27, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved godmother of William Russ, Barry Hall and Kevin Ward. Also survived by numerous cousins and many 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. Funeral Service at Marvin Memorial United Methodist Church, 33 University Blvd., East, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, May 3, at 12 p.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to Humane Society of Montgomery County, 14645 Rothgeb Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 orSusan G. Komen for the Cure , Maryland Affiliate, 200 E. Joppa Rd., Suite 407, Towson, MD 21286.

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ROBERT JOHN LAUT

On Tuesday, April 27, 2010, of Silver Spring, formerly of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Frances Becker Laut; father of Nancy M. (Rich) Kroll, Tricia Laut, and Marilyn Foster; grandfather of Lance Corporal Alexander M. Laut, Shannon T. Foster, K.C. Foster and the late Andrea L. Kroll; uncle of Donald H. Laut. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and was held as a P.O.W. in various locations in Germany. He retired from Otis Elevator after 42 years of service. The family will receive friends at the Montgomery Station Club House at Riderwood Village, 3120 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, Sunday, May 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Foundation, 406 W. 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111.

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RALPH WOEL

On Tuesday, April 27, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Hilda E. Woel; father of Raef M. Woel and Brian J. Woel. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Thursday, from 2 to 4 p.m., where funeral services will be held Friday, April 30 at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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ROSA LEE HICKEY

On Monday, April 26, 2010, of Lanham, MD. Beloved wife of the late George Howard Hickey, Sr.; mother of George Howard Hickey, Jr. and Emily Rochelle Hickey; grandmother of DeLia Emma Hickey. 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, 7 to 9 p.m., and at Amistad St. Paul United Church of Christ, 9721 Good Luck Road, Lanham, MD, on Monday, May 3 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, May 20, at 9 a.m. (Assemble at Administration Building at 8:30 a.m.)

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WAYMOND GOODSON

On Monday, April 26, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Betty Goodson; brother of Armaida Cobb, Marjorie Powell, Marion Goodson, Chester Goodson and Elton Evans. 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, Tuesday, May 4, 12 to 1 p.m., where funeral service will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to theAmerican Cancer Society , Montgomery County Unit or the American Heart Association .

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JASON PASATIEMPO (Age 33)

On Sunday, April 25, 2010, of College Park, MD. Beloved son of Danny and Julie Pasatiempo; brother of Rick and Scott (Laura) Pasatiempo; uncle of Martha, Braedon, Abeagale, and Colman. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, April 30 at 10:30 a.m. Interment private.

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FRANCES MARIE DAPOLITO

On Saturday, April 24, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Alexander Dapolito; mother of George A. (Gail) Dapolito and the late Rosemary Sunseri; grandmother of Michael Sunseri, Donna (Matt) Smith great-grandmother of Miranda, Travis, Megan and Tyler Smith; sister of Doris (Ray) Messick and the late Bernadette Lawless and Mary Crouch. 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), Tuesday, April 27,  2:00  to 4:00 and 7:00  to 9:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring on Wednesday, April 28  at 10:30 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park, 7410 New Hampshire Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912.

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EMMA MAE VETTER (Age 89)

On Saturday, April 24, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Edward Vetter; mother of Kathleen (William) Johnson, Amy E. (Patrick) Fagan and Emily R. (David) Flynt. Grandmother of Todd, Jason, Kevin, Stacey, Leanne and Caitlin; great-grandmother of Madison, Faith, Ashlynn, Victoria, Waylon, Claire, Jordan and Alexander. Relatives and friends may call at The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20905 on Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 10 to 11 a.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, May 12 at 9 a.m. Please assemble at the Administration Building by 8:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew.

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DOROTHY C. RUHF

On Saturday, April 24, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late H. Clayton Ruhf; mother of Karolyn Sulewski, Louise Ruhf, Thomas Ruhf and the late Robert Ruhf; grandmother of Joseph, Adrienne and Michelle; mother-in-law of Vincent Sulewski and Marjorie and Susan Ruhf; sister-in-law of Shirley Opitz. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, April 28, 7 to 9 p.m., where prayers will be held at 8 p.m. Private Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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