Archive for January, 2014

 NICHOLAS J. CINCIOTTA  

Eva Margaret Fury

On Tuesday, January 21, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Rudolf J. Fury; mother of Sarolta (Dragisa) Blagojevic, Andrew (RoseMarie) Fury, and Catherine (Jeff) Lewis; grandmother of Nikola and Katarina; Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 805 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 on Saturday, January 25, at 10 a.m. Private Interment at a later date.

BETTY JEANNE WEIBLINGER (Age 84)

On Sunday, January 19, 2014, of Potomac, MD. Beloved wife of Andrew P. Weiblinger; mother of Turner, George and Carole Trippe; step-mother of Richard, Dennis and Brian Weiblinger; sister-in-law of Louise Harrell. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Raphael’s Church, Falls Road at Dunster Road, Rockville, MD, on Thursday, January 23 at 10 a.m. with reception to follow. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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RITA B. COFFMAN 

On Sunday, January 19, 2014, of Washington, DC. Born in Braintree, VT to Russell and Nora Burridge. Beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Coffman; mother of Bill R. (Marta) Coffman, Joyce N. (Mike) Gering, John L. Coffman, Robert F. Coffman, and Marian Wesley. Also survived by ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave and Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, January 23, 2014 from 10 to 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial immediately following. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross, National Capital Area, 8550 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22031 or to the Hospice of The Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.

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MARY ELLEN YOWAISKI DUBINSKY (Age 65)

On Saturday, January 18, 2014, of Laytonsville, MD. Beloved wife of Stephen Mark Dubinsky; devoted mother of Stephen James (Sarah), Brad Michael (Maurian), John Mark, and Valerie Mary Dubinsky; loving grandmother of Mark Robert, John Caden and Caroline Mary Dubinsky; proud sister of Janet Marie Walker, Linda Lee Burk, Judyth Ann Ricker, Frances Yowaiski Engelking and Dorothy Jean Adams; 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) on Thursday January 23, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck and Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD on Friday, January 24, 2014 at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation, 3520 Lake Ave., Suite 202, Wilmette, IL 60091; or to Montgomery Hospice (Casey House), 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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JAMES LOOPER POND

On Thursday, January 16, 2014 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of the late Elizabeth and Robert S. Pond; brother of R. Douglas (Verna) and Stanley S. (Nancy); uncle of Eric (Amy), Michael, Rachel, Jessica (Aaron), Zachary (Toby) and Moses; great-uncle of Adrienne and Gabrielle. Also survived by his ARC of Montgomery County Family. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church,, 10401 Armory Avenue, Kensington, MD on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 10 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The ARC of Montgomery County, 11600 Nebel St., Rockville, MD 20852.

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HELEN T. BONK

On Friday, January 17, 2014 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved sister of Anne Schuder, Joan Bonk, John Bonk and the late Dorothy Bonk; aunt of Mary Anne Hazelwood and Mark Schuder. Also survived by two grand-nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking) Wednesday January 22, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, January 23 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Hospital Foundation, 11801 Tech Rd. Silver Spring, MD 20904.

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MICHAEL FRANCIS MERCURIO (Age 53)

Of Rockville, MD died on Wednesday, January 16, 2014. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22 at Christ the King Church, 2301 Colson Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910. The viewing is at the church before the service from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Interment at Gate of Heaven immediately following. Born in Washington, DC, November 11, 1960, Mike was raised in Hyattsville, MD. He graduated from St. John’s College High School, received a BS Degree from The George Washington University, then a Master’s Degree from University of Maryland. He served as a Human Resources Director for over 25 years in various non-profits. Mike will be remembered for his long service as Condo Association President, and for the parties he organized for residents and friends. He was a kind and compassionate person, and a loving son and brother. Mike is survived by his beloved mother, Margarita M. Mercurio; his loving older brother, Dante G. Mercurio; his aunt, Donna DiGennaro; and many cousins. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Dante A. Mercurio. He leaves behind many friends, colleagues and loved ones. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Mike’s name to Christ the King Church.

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MARY CELENE MANNING (Age 71)

On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 of, Mt. Rainer. Beloved mother of John M. (Christine) Manning; grandmother of Justin, Katie, J.J., and Jax; sister of John A., Jr., Sr. Sharon O.S.B., Robert E., Thomas F. Simpson, and Agnes V. Pittaro, and Michael J. Simpson; 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), Monday, 2 – 4 PM and 7 PM – 9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 12th & Monroe Streets, NE, Washington, DC, on Tuesday, January 21, at 10 AM. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, DC. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities Foundation, Archdiocese of Washington, 924 G St NW Washington, DC 20001.

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CHONG N. MALONEY (Age 74)

On Friday, January 17, 2014, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife for 50 years of Dennis R. Maloney, Sr.; mother of Dennis, Jr. (Paula Rife), Michael (Angie), Joseph (Joy) and Glenn (Lesley); sister of Chong T. Park; grandmother of Jamie, Gabby, Max, Sydney and Toby. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, January 24, 2 to 4 p.m. A private graveside service will be held at Parklawn Memorial Park.

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WILLIAM AVERETTE ANDERSON (Age 76)

Died on Sunday, December 29, 2013 in Kauai, Hawaii. Born in Akron, OH and lived in Silver Spring, MD since 1976. Beloved husband for 45 years of Norma Doneghy Anderson; father of Candice Anderson (Dorian Butts); brother of Janice Spear. Also survived by a sister-in-law, Marie Doneghy Medeck (David); brother-in-law, Joseph Doneghy (Marti Thomas) and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be Saturday, March 22, 2014. The William Averette Anderson Fund for Hazard Disaster Mitigation Education and Research is being established. For more information about the fund and the March 22, 2014 Life Celebration Service, email

NormaAnderson301@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions in his memory be made to The Fund.

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GLADYS VIOLA ABEL

In loving memory of our Mother, Gladys Viola Abel, born in Washington D.C. September 25, 1926, passed away January 16, 2014.

Gladys attended Grover Cleveland High School in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated in 1944.  She was active in the Drama Club, Operetta Club and A Cappella Choir. She was also a member of the Bowling Club.

She met Frank Willard Abel, who was in the Seabee’s during World War II, and they married on November 8, 1946.  They were both active in the VFW and American Legion.

Gladys loved to bowl and was on many bowling leagues throughout her adult life where she made many friends. Another one of her hobbies was Bingo. She loved to play, and she was good, as she won many of the Bingo pots.  Gladys also served her community and was active as a Meals on Wheels volunteer for many years.   She delivered meals to people who were homebound.

She also served with the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and worked with the Auxiliary in many charitable community projects, including the Special Olympics.

Gladys will be greatly missed by her daughter, Carol Hansen (Ron), and her three sons, Philip Abel (Joyce), Frank Abel, Jr. and Steve Abel (Kathy); sister, Suzanne Bare,  sister, Donna Kasch, brother Clarence Kasch (Cyndy) and brother Alan Kasch (Janis).  She is also survived by six grandchildren, Alicia, Christopher, Zach, Matt (Tracy), Jason, and Kyle, and five great grandchildren, Christopher, Brittany, Andrea, Alea and Matthew, as well as other loving family and friends.

John 5:25 -27
   Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.
   Truly, truly I say to you, an hour is coming and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.
   For just as the father has life in Himself, even so He gave to the Son also to have life in Himself; and He gave Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man.

Relatives and friends may call at the Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, Md. 20901 on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 10 to 11AM with a memorial service at 11:00 AM.  Inurnment will follow at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gladys’ name may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, Md. 20850.

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Alejandro P. Gomba (Age 80)

On Thursday, January 16, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Florida Gomba; father of Maria Ana (Dave), Matthew (Melanie), and Maria Agnes (Cedrick); grandfather of Ariana Vianae, Mark, Michael, Duke, and Eliana. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, January 23, from 10 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment private.

JACQUELINE KELLEY

 On Wednesday, January 15, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Dennis J. Kelley; mother of Allison Carey Francis, Terrence J. Kelley and the late Lori E. Healy; mother-in-law of Anthony Francis and Erika Kelley; sister of the late Hampton Lee Peed, Jr., Richard Peed, Sr., Constance Johnson, and Cleo Mozingo; grandmother of Arcade Francis, Titus and Zane Kelley. 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), Monday, January 20, from 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 Tuesday, January 21, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association National Office, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633.

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STELLA VELIS (Age 93)

On Tuesday, January 14, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William Velis; mother of Kathryn Velis (Robert) Turan and Christine Velis (Stephen) Druhan; sister of Nicholas (Elaine) Vassos; grandmother of Christopher Adkins (Kalli Feldman), Alexandra Druhan (Jim) Marchesi, Julia and Maura Druhan; and great-grandmother of Anna Marchesi. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, January 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th St. and Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC, on Saturday, January 18, at 11:30 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House,1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 or to Washington Adventist Hospital Foundation, 7600 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912.

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