Archive for April, 2014

Elsa  Gladys Arevalo (Age 78)

On Friday, April 11, 2014, of Montgomery Village, MD.  Beloved mother of Lissette (Rick) Barbero, Lorena (Juan Carlos) Marsans; and Carlos P. (Iris) Sibrian; grandmother of Chris, Danny, and Marcela Marsans, Jacqui and Nico Barbero, and Alanna and Skye Sibrian, and sister of Bertha de Cordova Jenny Ortiz and the late Lionel Blanco.  Also survived by her spouse, Carlos H. Sibrian.  Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, April 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial Mass at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 @ 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to APRONSA, a non-profit organization benefitting needy children in El Salvador, c/o IDB/IIC Federal Credit Union, 1300 New York Avenue, Washington, DC 20057. Reference account #21156-10 in the memo section of the check.

BROTHER PATRICK J. PHILLIPS, F.S.C.

On Wednesday April 9, 2014 in Lincroft, NJ. Loving brother of Jack (Maureen) and devoted uncle of numerous nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces. Relatives, friends and former students may call at La Salle Hall, 6001 Ammendale Rd., Beltsville MD on Tuesday, April 15 between 4 and 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, 11007 Montgomery Road, Beltsville, MD on Wednesday, April 16 at 10 a.m. Interment De La Salle Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to La Salle Hall, 6001 Ammendale Road, Beltsville, MD 20705-1202.

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MARY S. SHUTTA (Age 87)

On Friday, April 11, 2014, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Carl S. Shutta; mother of John Shutta, M.D. and friend, Marsha, and Paul J. (Peggy) Shutta; grandmother of Marc, Jamie, Kevin, Rob, and Christy; great-grandmother of Kaylie and Madison. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, April 15, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude Catholic Church, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, April 16, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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 DOROTHY MARY AGNES O’CONNELL (Age 91)

On Sunday, April 13, 2014, of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of the late John Aloysius O’Connell; father of John August O’Connell and his wife, Dolores Ann; grandmother of Hannah Marie. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, from 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, April 16 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Cincinnati OH. Memorial contributions may be made to The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, 119 Griffin Road, Elmhurst Township, PA 18444.

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MARIE VIRGINIA SHIRLEY (Age 71)

Passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014, at her home in Berwyn Heights, MD. Beloved Wife of Pete Shirley; niece of Joe and Shirley Mastrorocco; sister-in-law of Constance Shirley Green; aunt of Wendy Dulieu (John), Kelly Green, Cindy Morrison (Scott), David Green (Gail) and Chuck Green (Ellen). Also survived by nine great nieces and nephews. 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., where a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 16 at 11 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association , Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060 or to American Diabetes Association , Washington DC-MD, 1400 16th St., NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036.

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MILLARD EDWARD POPE, JR. (Age 62)

On Friday, April 11, 2014 of Silver Spring, MD. For over 40 years Eddie worked at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Peggy Pope; father of Kimberlee Ann Lett and William Edward Pope; grandfather of Alexander Pope and Annabelle Lett; brother of Lea Meyer, Patty Slagle, Linda Grubbs and Don Pope; son-in-law of William Hrindac; father-in-law of Andrew Lett and Meghan Pope. 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), Wednesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 17, at 9 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross at: www.redcross.org .

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WILMA K. DILTS (Age 93)

On Tuesday, April 8, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved of wife of the late Russell Dilts; mother of Donna (Randy) Bennett, Gary (Randa) and Brent (Christine) Dilts. Grandmother of Brent (Alicia), Chase, Logan and Sarah Dilts. Also survived by great-grandsons Riley and Fred. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She had many interests and especially enjoyed golf, her gardens, family gatherings and winters in FL after retirement. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society in memory of Wilma K. Dilts,1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 or Family & Nursing Care, c/o Sandy Kursban, 962 Wayne Avenue, Suite 500, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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Jocelyn E. Yankey (Age 36)

On Wednesday, April 9, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved daughter of Raphael and Lucy Yankey; sister of Michelle Yankey; aunt of Cullen Yankey was called home to the Lord.

Services will be held at Good Hope Union United Methodist Church, 14680 Good Hope Road, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, April 19, 2014 starting at 10 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure at www.komen.org or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.

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Marion M. Johnston-Ostrof (Age 83)

On Friday, April 11, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Herbert Ostrof; mother of Donna and the late Russell Kemmerle, Lindsay Wegert, Venita Johnston and Tai Johnston Ashby; sister of Mario Mungove. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 South Leisure World Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 12 to 1 p.m. with Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery at a later date.

GIUSEPPE PUGLISI

On Wednesday, April 9, 2014, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved husband for 48 years of Gerardina Puglisi; father of Sara (Mark), Sandra (Joe), Pietro and Joe (Melissa); brother of Antonio and Attilio; grandfather of Joel, Mason, Ashley, Isabel and Timothy. 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), Monday, April 14, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Rosary Church, 595 Third Street, NW, Washington, DC, on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148.

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CLARA S. BECK (Age 91)

On Wednesday, April 9, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Thomas H. Beck; mother of Nancy Beck (Robert) Pavlik; grandmother of Thomas (Renee) Pavlik, Karen (Christopher) Mays and Brian (Jennifer) Pavlik; great-grandmother of Emily, Stephen and Brooks; and sister of Henrietta Jones. Relatives and friends may call at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Kemp Mill Road and Arcola Ave., Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday, April 15, at 10 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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BARBARA K. de FRANCEAUX (Age 88)

On Friday, January 31, 2014, of Edgemoor in Bethesda, MD. Beloved wife of the late Howard de Franceaux; mother of Clark (Joannie) de Franceaux; devoted grandmother of Nicholas and Casey de Franceaux; step-mother of Blaise (Sandi Poole) de Franceaux; sister of Jerry Kinney and the late Mills Kinney. A Memorial Service will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church, 3 Chevy Chase Circle, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 on Thursday, April 17 at 10 a.m. Reception to follow at the church. Interment Private. Stories and memories will be shared at 4302 Carriage Court, Kensington, MD 20895 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Martha’s Table, Inc., 2114 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009 or JDRF, Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Chapter, 1400 K Street, NW, Suite 725, Washington, DC 20005.

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CHARLES W. MORTON, JR.

“Charlie”

Passed away in his sleep on April 7, 2014. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Nancy Kreuzburg Morton; brother Edmund (Pam) Morton; brother in law Richard (Jesse) Kreuzburg; children: Neil (Rona) Morton, Kathy (Chris) Tarricone, Theodore (Dale) Morton, Keith (Stephanie) Morton, and Stacey Morton; grandchildren Kevin (Katy), Caitlin (Ever), Courtney, Taylor, Haley, Matthew, JT, Scott and Dylan; and one great grandson, Tanner. Charlie proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Charlie’s life on Saturday, April 12 at 11 a.m. at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church, 72 University Blvd., East, Silver Spring MD, 20901. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church.

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KATHLEEN ELIZABETH SAGER (Age 88)

Kathleen Elizabeth Sager Of Olney, MD formerly of Washington, DC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Milton A. Sager; loving mother of Kenneth (Ann) Sager, Teresa Sager, Marilla (Russ)Thompson and the late Timothy, James and Joseph Sager. Also survived by eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and nephew Douglas Alexandre. Preceded in death by her sister Vera Alexandre. Kathleen was born in Chester, PA and grew up in Washington, DC where she was a homemaker and later worked for the National Cancer Institute, She was an avid cyclist, gardener and loved hiking and backpacking. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, April 11, 2014, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 7500 Pearl Street, Bethesda, MD 20814 on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 2 p.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

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ROSEMARY HELEN DWYER (Age 86)

On Monday, April 7, 2014, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Paul Dwyer; mother of Michael Paul (Audrey) Dwyer, and Debra Lynn Dwyer (Rosemary Cassidy); sister of Theresa Samuels, Charles Junghans and the late James Junghans and Frank Junghans; grandmother of Scott Dwyer and Kimberly Nessul and great-grandmother of Madison, Chase, Anthony and Vincent. Also survived by her loving family at Rockville Nursing Home. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, April 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at St. Mary’s Church, 520 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Saturday, April 12 at 11 a.m. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Old Baltimore Rd., Rockville. Memorial contributions may be made to Rockville Nursing Home, 303 Adclare Road, Rockville, MD 20850.

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