ELVIRA ZUCCONI (Age 93)

Born on June 1, 1916 and passed on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Eugenio Zucconi; mother of Rina Bottini (Giuliano), Maria Narboni (Paolo), Norma Jodrie (Don), Paul Zucconi (Joan), and Gemma Corsini (Tony); sister of Anna Malatesta of France; grandmother of Daniela, Sandra, Gianpaolo, Christopher, Stephanie, Angela, Steven, Tony, Joey, and Valerie. Also survived by seven great grandchildren, Adrian, Amanda, Caitlin, Eric, Jenny, Olivia, and baby Travis. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, April 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Bernadette”s Catholic Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, April 5, 2010 at 10 a.m. Entombment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association , Memorial & Tribute Processing Ctr., P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216

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EDGAR MARTIN LINK

On Tuesday, March 30, 2010, of Brookeville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Link; father of Holly J. Schum, Carol B. Whitmer, and Alan E. Link. Also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Atonement, 10613 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, April 2 from 10 to 11 a.m., where the funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Church of the Atonement.

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DOROTHY MARIE STOLBA

On Tuesday, March 30, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Francis H. Stolba, Sr.; mother of Janet Stolba RJM, Edward Stolba (Linda) and Frank Stolba, Jr. (Patricia); sister of Jacqueline E. Simpson (Noble F.); grandmother of Jamaica, Justin, Suzannah, and Hannah. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Drake and Brix. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to Religious of Jesus and Mary Ministry Fund, 125 Michigan Ave., NE, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20017.

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HENRY RICHARD FREY

On Tuesday, March 30, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved companion of Andrea Mitchell; ex-husband of Jan Christian Hafer and the late Shaney Frey; father of Henry Christopher (Deanna Colette) Frey, Lawrence Keith (Jacqueline Elizabeth Klock) Frey and Annelise Louise Frey; grandfather of Lauren Isabel Frey and Sebastian Shane Frey; brother of Lorraine (Walter) McAvoy. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, May 5 from 12 noon to 1 p.m., where service will be held at 1 p.m. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium on Thursday, May 6 at 1 pm. (Assemble at Administration Building by 12:30 p.m.) Memorial contributions may be made to Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd., Suite 102, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057

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CARLA JEAN BRILL (Age 50)

On Sunday, March 28, 2010, of Odenton, MD. Beloved partner of Sharon Vignati; parent of Nick Vignati and London; step-daughter of Pete and Gloria Gill; sister of Linda (Mark) Cunniff and David (Arlene Bolen) Brill; and step-sister of Valarie Gill, Jan Thomas and Donna Gill. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, March 31,  3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment private.

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PAUL JUDE LEMNAH

On Saturday, March 27, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved father of Sally Martin: son of Norman and Mabel Lemnah; brother of David Lemnah, Margaret Kincaid, Jim Lemnah, Norman Lemnah, Mike Lemnah and Joanne Barajas: grandfather of Michael and Jaclyn Martin. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday, March 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD where a Mass of Christian Burial will follow at noon. Interment private.

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William Thomas Wells

On , Saturday March 27, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Mary C. Wells; father of Kelly Zieg (Jeffrey) and Kate Michie (Brian); grandfather of Matthew, Joseph, Thomas, Christopher, Peter and David Zieg. Also survived by seven sisters and three brothers and a step-mother Joyce Wells. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking),Tuesday, 2 PM – 4 PM and 7 PM – 9 PM. Private Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, MD 20850 or Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital.

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AGNES M. NACHMAN

On Friday, March 26, 2010, of Wheaton, MD. Beloved wife of the late Philip Nachman; mother of Philip Nachman, Lynn (Joe) Feakes and Jean Henry; sister of Sr. Sylvia McClain, RSM and Stella Doyle; grandmother of Michael, Dawn, Shannon, Bill, Catherine and Robert. Also survived by 10 great-grandchildren. Her remarkable life spanned 95 years and revolved around her love of learning, travel, the arts, her faith and most of all her family. She inspired the lives of her children and grandchildren with her grace, independence and intellect. Agnes was born in Wilmerding, PA, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Pittsburgh and received her Masters from Columbia. She re-entered the teaching profession and taught Mathematics at Springbrook High School. As the consummate educator, Agnes continued to serve others by volunteering at Meals on Wheels and Tax Aide. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, March 29, 2010, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church, Viers Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels of Wheaton, 10101 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895.

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IRENE ELIZABETH LORENZ (Age 93)

On Friday, March 26, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late John W. Lorenz; mother of Mary Kammerer and the late Marian McGreen; grandmother of Christina, Paul, Douglas and J.D. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside service and interment on Thursday, April 1 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul”s Cemetery, Clear Spring, MD.

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CHARLES JOSEPH RUKUS II

On Thursday, March 25, 2010, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Monika Rukus; father of Charles Joseph Rukus III (Roslyn), Michael James Rukus (Helena), William Paul Rukus (Elizabeth), and Dianne Monika Woods (Darren); brother of Anne Tracy (Al), Joseph Rukus (Pat), and the late John Rukus (Louise). Also survived by seven grandchildren and mother-in-law, Perla Gonzalez. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Manna Food Center, 9311 Gaither Rd., Gaithersburg, MD 20877.

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 ROBERT E. BROWN

On Thursday, March 25, 2010, of Reston, VA formerly of Rockville, MD. Beloved son of Carol L. Brown and the late Richard E. Brown; father of Amy M. Brown; brother of James N. Brown and his wife Kelly. Also survived by two nieces. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service at Layhill Free Methodist Church, 1916 Bonifant Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906, on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Interment George Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Layhill Free Methodist Church.

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JAMES “Arthur” TOLSON

On Wednesday, March 24, 2010, of Frederick, MD. Beloved husband of Dorothy M. Tolson; father of Christie Martin, James Tolson, Jr., and Michael Tolson. Also survived by four grandchildren and siblings Catherine Bond, Mary Ann Scrimgeour, Alfred Tolson, Lawrence Tolson, and the late William Tolson. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, March 29, 2010, from 12 to 1 p.m. where the memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702.

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KENNETH M. MILLER

On Wednesday, March 24, 2010, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Sally Ballingham Miller; father of Barbara Reed, Nancy Hathaway, Kenneth Miller, Jr., and Roger Miller; grandfather of Brian Woodcock, Julie Baldwin, Jason Woodcock, Pamela Hathaway and Matthew Hathaway; brother of Marshall Miller and June Miller. Also survived by four great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick”s Church, Norbeck and Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association of the Atlantic Coast (for IPF Research), PO Box 35010, Richmond, VA 23235.

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ELEANOR B. SMITH (Age 88)

On Wednesday, March 24, 2010, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late John W. Smith, Sr.; mother of Cynthia L. Smith, Jay Smith, and Susan Poston; grandmother of Kevin Smith, Sean Smith, Tracy Bland and the late Casey LaMar Smith. She is also survived by a great-granddaughter, Madison Casey Bland. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Friday, March 26, 2010, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.. Funeral Service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, 4001 Franklin Street, Kensington, MD on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to ARC of Montgomery County, 11600 Nebel Street, Rockville, MD 20852.

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MADALINE T. LITTERAL

On Monday, March 22, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Fleming Litteral, Sr.; mother of Fleming “Pete” Litteral; sister of Maggie Collins; mother-in-law of Joyce Litteral. Relatives and friends may call at Ashton Baptist Church, 17826 New Hampshire Avenue, Ashton, MD 20861 on Friday, March 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Interment private.

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