Archive for October, 2014

Saturday, October 11th, 2014

JOSEPH, Jane

JANE JOSEPH (Age 55)

On Tuesday, October 7, 2014 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved daughter of James S. and the late Luz P. Joseph; loving sister of Mary, Josefina, Reuben, Nadia, Minerva, Arelis, James, Jr., Catherine and Sylvester. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews 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 13, 2014 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Friday, October 10th, 2014

AUMENT, George

GEORGE AUMENT (Age 89)

On Thursday, October 9, 2014 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Carolyn Aument; father of Martin (Helen) and Robert (Amy) Aument; grandfather of Lauren, Madison, Hannah and Jordan; great-grandfather of Braydon. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Graveside Service at George Washington Cemetery, 9500 Riggs Road, Adelphi, MD, on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VFW-Silver Spring Memorial Post 2562, 11316 Fern St., Silver Spring, MD 20902.

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Thursday, October 9th, 2014

KOSHY, Chinnamma Pappachan

CHINNAMMA PAPPACHAN KOSHY

On Thursday, October 9, 2014 of College Park, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Pappachan Koshy; mother of Bindu Koshy and Biju Koshy.  Also survived by  1 sister, 5 brothers, and preceded in death by 1 sister. Relatives and friends may call at St. Gregorios Indian Orthodox Church, 2337 Fairland Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Sunday, October 12  from  3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Monday, October 13, 2014  from 9-10 am with funeral service at 10 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.


Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

PENNINGTON, Rev. Msgr. John R.

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Rev. Msgr. John R. Pennington III

On Tuesday, October 7, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD.  Priest of the Archdiocese of Washington. Beloved son of the late Joan Louise and John R. Pennington, Jr.; brother of Mary Fourcade, Mark Pennington (Sherrill), Judy Pennington and Janice Moulden (Ross); uncle of Kimberly, Kristie, Adam, Jason and Xander. Friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902, Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. with Vigil Mass at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church on Monday, October 13 at 11 a.m. Interment All Souls Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist Church at the above address.

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Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

NORTON, William Allen

WILLIAM ALLEN NORTON, SR. (Age 83)

On Monday, October 6, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Linda Norton; father of Billy (Debbie) Norton Jr., Donna (David) Querido, and Barbara (Don) Woody; grandfather of Sharon, Lauren, Joshua, Dalton, Todd, Brittany, Shane, Cody, Brandon, Stephanie, and Tierra; great-grandfather of Mabel, Ben, Orion, and Faith; brother of Dick (Nancy) Norton. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, October 9, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 10, at 11 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.


Tuesday, October 7th, 2014

SCHWARTZ, Mary C.

MARY CATHERINE CALLAHAN SCHWARTZ (Age 93)

On Saturday, September 27, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert N. Schwartz, Ph.D.; mother of Patrick Christopher, Maria Elizabeth, Teresa Elizabeth, John Stephen, Philip Gregory, Martin Theodore, and the late Robert Michael Schwartz; also survived by 24 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and five great-greatgrandchildren. Memorial Service at Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, on Friday, November 7, 2014 at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Tuesday, October 7th, 2014

FRANK, Virginia Louise

 

VIRGINIA LOUISE FRANK (Age 95)

On Sunday, October 5, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Elmer D. Frank; mother of Larry (Betsy), Thomas (Rita), and James (Marcia) Frank; grandmother of Jenny Mulhare, Amy DeVincentz, Kristy Frank, Timothy Frank, Jerry Frank, Maurine Hopper, Dianne Suess, and Sandy Collins. Also survived by 14 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, Thursday, October 9, 2014, from 9 to 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 10 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Home, 5805 Queens Chapel Rd., Hyattsville, MD 20782.

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Monday, October 6th, 2014

MONGELLI, Henry J.

HENRY JOSEPH MONGELLI (Age 87)

On Saturday, October 4, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Ann Mongelli; father of Thomas (Darlene) Mongelli, Robert (Linda) Mongelli, Ann Marie (James) Apple, Joseph (Octavia) Mongelli, Teresa Mongelli, Elvira (David) Malkowski, Kathleen (Douglas) Downs and Christina (John) Donkervoet; grandfather of 24 and great grandfather of 26. Also survived by his sister-in-law Patricia McMahon. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, from 2 to 4 p.m., then at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd West, Silver Spring, MD from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian at Our Lady of Grace Church on Wednesday, October 8, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Knights of Columbus, Chapter 2323, P.O. Box 5626, Derwood, MD 20855.

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Sunday, October 5th, 2014

POWELL, Rosa Lee

 

ROSA LEE POWELL (Age 91)

On Tuesday, September 30, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late James Powell; mother of Gwendolyn Williams; grandmother of Candice Rose Williams and Grady C. Williams, Jr.; great-grandmother of Cailyn Rose Williams; sister of Henry T. Hubbard of Lancaster, SC. She is also survived by her loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday, October 7 from 10 to 11 a.m.; where the Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Quantico National Cemetery at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to National Alzheimer’s Association , 919 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611.

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Sunday, October 5th, 2014

LEWIS, Blanche B.

 

BLANCHE B. LEWIS (Age 92)

 On Monday, September 29, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Earl F. Lewis Jr.; mother of Andrea R. Burnette and Petraine A. (Ronald) Johnson; grandmother of Chanika Johnson; sister of Louise Roseboro, Antoinette Greene, Joel Bonner, Antonio Bonner, and Frank Bonner. Relatives and friends may call at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 818 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901 on Friday, October 10, from 10 to 11 a.m., where Funeral Service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Attn: Office of Development, Harris Building, Suite 4000, 3300 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, DC 20007.

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Sunday, October 5th, 2014

BORKOVEC, Dr. Vera Z.

 

DR. VERA Z. BORKOVEC

Dr. Vera Z. Borkovec passed away in her sleep on September 11, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband Alexej “Sasha” Borkovec and her sister Jarmila Vanecek. She is survived by her step-brother Mickey J (Ruth) Martinasek, nephews: George (Vicki) Vanecek, Frank (Karen) Vanecek, and Dushan (Mary) Martinasek, nieces: Vivien (Ed) Carroll, Danilla (Ron) Sawyer, and nine grand-nephews and grand-nieces. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11 at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20817. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences (SVU) Washington, DC Chapter (www.svu2000.org), Classical WETA (www.weta.org) , or National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (www.ncsml.org). Vera was a devoted professor, mentor, wife, sister, aunt and friend. We will miss her.

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Friday, October 3rd, 2014

MARTINS, Audrey Pearl

Audrey Pearl Inman Martins (Age 89)

On Wednesday, October 01, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Carlos Alberto Martins; mother of Thomas, James, and Timothy Martins; grandmother of Samantha, Amanda, Shawn, Brian, Katy, Kendall, Scott and Randi Lynn; sister of Lucille Burleson and Mary Walker; Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, October 7, from 7 to 9 PM. Graveside Service will be held at MD Veteran’s Cemetery – Cheltenham, 11301 Crane Highway, Cheltenham, MD, 20623, on Wednesday, October 8, at 11 AM. Those wishing to attend are asked to assemble at the entrance to the cemetery at 10:45 AM.


Friday, October 3rd, 2014

BLIGH, Rita Lucille

RITA LUCILLE BLIGH (Age 91)

On Wednesday, October 1, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Bligh; mother of the late Donna Marie Hummer and Deborah Jean Braunstein; mother-in-law of Paul Hummer; grandmother of Wesley (Susan), Dave (Gina), Jaqueline, Micah; great-grandmother of Leah, Ben, Kayla, David, Alyssa, Tayler, Isaiah; great-great-grandmother of Danielle. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. and at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, October 6, 10:30 to 11 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Montgomery County Unit, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 800, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Thursday, October 2nd, 2014

WEIR, Raymond H.

RAYMOND HOWARD WEIR (Age 96)

On Saturday, August 30, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Mary Cox Weir; father of Dennis Weir and the late Raymond H. Weir III; grandfather of Michael Weir, Raymond H. Weir IV, Brian, Lisa, and Molly Weir; great-grandfather of Duncan, Ian, Margaret, and Lillian Weir. Ray was born in Spokane, Washington and arrived to Washington, DC in 1938. He attended the United States Naval Academy, received his Engineering Degree from Catholic University, and received his Master’s Degree in Operations Research from George Washington University. He was a proud veteran of World War II and a member of the Army Reserves. Ray worked with the Federal Government for forty years and retired in 1985. Memorial Mass at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, October 6, 2014, at 12 p.m. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

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Thursday, October 2nd, 2014

DONNELLAN, Beatrice

BEATRICE DONNELLAN (Age 83)

Of Beltsville, MD, peacefully passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of 58 years to Denis Donnellan and a wonderful mother to her daughter Joann. Beatrice was born in Tyrone, Pennsylvania in 1930. She graduated from Tyrone High School in 1949 where she was once voted the “sweetest” person in the school. Beatrice then went on to accomplish her dream of becoming a nurse, graduating from St. Agnes Hospital in Philadelphia in 1952. She relocated to Washington, D.C. in 1953 and began her nursing career at George Washington Hospital. In later years, Beatrice worked with her husband at his dental practice in Hyattsville, MD. A life-long lover of animals, she also bred and showed Shetland sheepdogs. Beatrice will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her sister Evelyn Stever and her brother-in-law George, sister-in-law Sister Catherine de Ricci, O.P. and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Delzie Passarelli and Anthony Richard Simparosa as well as her sister Joann. For the past 17 years, Beatrice had endured dementia with a generosity of spirit and great appreciation of those who cared for her. Relatives and friends may call at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 11011 Montgomery Road, Beltsville, MD, on Saturday, October 4, from 11 to 12 p.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to Johns Hopkins University Memory and Alzheimer’s Treatment Center, and mailed to The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine, 550 Broadway, Suite 914, Baltimore, MD 21205.

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500 University Blvd. West
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Phone: 301.593.9500