Archive for October, 2014

NELLIE TZAVELIS

“Hariklia” (Age 88 )

 On Saturday, October 18, 2014, of Wheaton, MD. Beloved wife for 57 years of the late Nicholas Tzavelis; mother of Helen Granito (Francis) of Crofton, MD and the late Basil Tzavelis; grandmother of Hannah and Francis III. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, October 21, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., with prayers at 7:15 p.m. Funeral Service at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church at St. Andrew’s, 15100 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church-Building Fund, 701 Norwood Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20905.

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Teresa A. Garcia

On Saturday, October 18, 2014, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Moncerrate Nieves Garcia; mother of Thomas Garcia, Cristina Garcia-Kramer, Mercedes Garcia, Carmen Hollen, and Rosario Garcia Alston. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, Inc. 500 University Blvd W., Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Valet Parking), Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Interment Private. Memorial contributions may be made to Easter Seals, 233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60606; Holy Cross Home and Hospice, 11800 Tech Road, Suite 240, Silver Spring, MD 20904 or Childrens Hospital Foundation, 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20010.

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GRETCHEN GUELDE (Age 59)

EDGAR RALPH CZARNECKI (Age 83)

On Friday, October 17, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Rose C. Czarnecki; father of Lawrence (Sandra), Henry (Sharon) and John (Constance) Czarnecki and Laura (Robert) Fulton; grandfather of Natalie, Jack, Paul, Thomas, and Sierra Grace Czarnecki, Melissa and Shelby Fulton. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking), Friday, October 24 from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Kemp Mill Road and Arcola Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20902 on Saturday, October 25 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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 JOHN PAUL HASLINGER (Age 69)

John Haslinger considered himself a ridiculously fortunate person. He was. And so were all of us who were lucky enough to know and love him. John grew up in Greenbelt, MD and credited his childhood there for giving him a deep sense of community and many lifelong friendships. He attended St. Hugh’s School and DeMatha High School. Following four years in the Air Force, including a year of service in Vietnam, he received a BA in Education from the University of MD and a Masters in Counseling from Bowie State University. John was proud of being an educator. He loved his students and respected his colleagues. Much of his 36-year career in the Prince George’s County Public School System was spent in Langley Park, a community to which he was devoted. John had an amazing gift for friendship. He appreciated people for who they were and gathered people to himself with his generosity, good humor and kindness. He enjoyed robust political debate. He believed strongly in democracy and that true patriotism allowed for the expression of dissent. John loved being out in nature: birding, gardening, being at the beach. He loved NPR, photography, and traveling with his beloved Betsy to State Capitals. Born into a large family, John loved nothing better than to share stories and laughter with them. John loved his many nieces and nephews who each felt that they were his favorite, and each was correct. John passed away peacefully at home of colo-rectal cancer on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Beloved husband of Betsy Mewshaw; son of the late Joseph T. and Henrietta P. Haslinger; brother of Robert (Karen), Henry, Thomas (Joanne Colt), Henrietta Bradley, Joan Mohan (the late John), Nancy (Jim Johnson), Mary Rogers (Greg), Andrea (Gary Solis) and the late Reverend Joseph T. Haslinger. Mass of the Christian Burial at St. Hugh of Grenoble Church, 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt on Saturday, October 18 at 11 a.m. Family will greet friends starting at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Greenbelt Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Washington School for Girls (washingtonschoolforgirls.org) and/or DeMatha High School (dematha.org). If nicknames are a sign of affection, John was truly loved. In his life, he was known as Johnny, John Paul, JP, John T., Auntie John, Slinger, Mr. Haslinger, Slutch and Biff. A good man, by any name, whom we will always love and always miss.

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PATRICIA M. SIBAL (Age 78)

JOHN ROBERT GATLING

Passed away on October 7, 2014. John was born on February 7, 1941 in Washington DC. John lived his life with plenty of joy.

He is predeceased by his father, John R. Gatling Sr., and his brother, James W. Gatling. He is survived by his mother, Kathryn Gatling, his sister, Jean Gatling-Hurst, and brothers, Joseph, Jerry and Jeff Gatling along with other relatives and close friends.

The Memorial Service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd West, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, October 17, 2014 with a 10 a.m. visitation followed by 11 a.m. service.

GEORGE HARVEY (age 53)

HM1 George Harvey (Ret. Navy) (E6) passed from this Earth October 8, 2014. He was a Maryland resident and a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association. He is survived by his sister Jennifer Broome, brother John Harvey, nephew Greg Harvey, nephew Justin Harvey, niece Gina Harvey, nephew Daniel Harvey, great-niece Lilly Grace Harvey and great nephew Jaxon. He retired from the United States Navy, 26 years, where he received numerous medals and commendations. What he loved most was riding his motorcycle and helping people. He had a generous heart, a kind spirit and was always there to help. He will be sorely missed.  A Celebration of Life will be held at The Gaithersburg Church of the Nazarene, 8921 Warfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20882 on Saturday, October 18th at 3 PM.  Inurnment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, 333 1/2 Pennsylvania Av SE Washington, D.C. 2003-1148.

EMMA LUCILLE BANCROFT

On Monday, October 13, 2014 of Columbia, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert Hamilton Bancroft, Sr.; mother of Helen A. Davis and Robert H. (Betty) Bancroft, Jr.; grandmother of Kaitlyn Marie and Stephanie Anne Bancroft; sister of Bill (Nancy) Wolfe. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD Friday, October 17, 2014 from 12-1 pm with memorial service at 1 pm. Interment private.

Thomas George Cardin (Age 53)

On Sunday, October 12, 2014, of Kensington, MD.  Beloved husband of Jennifer Cardin; son of Carl William Cardin and the late Marianne Margaret Cardin; step-father of Stephen Nathaniel Carcamo;  brother of Kristin Huddle, Julie Anne Cardin-Warling, William Page Cardin. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, October 16, 2014, from 12 to 1 pm where a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m.  Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation,  Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Chapter, 6931 Arlington Road, Suite B, Bethesda, MD 20814.

ANGELINA GIOVE (Age 96)

On Sunday, October 12, 2014, of Ellicott City, MD. Beloved wife of the late Gaetano Giove and John Giove; mother of Frank R. and Nicholas J. Giove; grandmother of Lisa Peeler, Joseph, Robert and William Giove; great-grandmother of Hannah. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., where funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

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ROOSEVELT “Jack” MARSHALL (Age 86)

Passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2014, at the VA Nursing Home, Washington DC. Father of adopted daughter, Deborah Spann Veney. Also survived by numerous relatives across the country. Mr. Marshall was preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, October 16, 2014, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Funeral service will immediately follow at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

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MARIE-CLAIRE KIRBY

On Thursday, October 9, 2014 of Ocean View, DE and formerly of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Francis A. Kirby; mother of Toby, Thrynn, Jaan and Ne-Re Kirby; also survived by loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other family members. Relatives and friends may call at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD Tuesday, October 14, 2014 from 10 to 11 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.

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KARL ANTHONY FRAY (Age 64)

Born on September 30, 1950, Karl Fray, of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014, of a brain aneurysm. Beloved husband of Hyacinth Fray; father of Gregory, Tamika, and Karen Fray, Dr. Ursula McClymont and Kamilah Franklin; son of Ivy and the late Peter Fray; brother of Horace, Howard, Gary, and Ruth Ann Fray. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Friday, October 17, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be celebrated at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 13925 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, October 18, at 10 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Health Foundation, 11801 Tech Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.

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