Archive for January, 2015

OLIVE VERONICA PEARCE (nee Bell) Age 98

On Saturday, January 17, 2015, of Rockville, MD. Loving mother of Donald, Patricia, Maureen and Eileen. Also survived by 3 grandchildren, her brother Leonard “Jack” Bell and sister-in-law Rita Bell. Olive was born July 14, 1916 in Boston, MA to Oliver C. and Josephine Morrissey Bell. She was raised in Hyannis Port, MA and later moved to Washington D.C., where she married Donald L. Pearce in 1950. She started working at the Pentagon and then transferred to Walter Reed AFIP (Armed Forces Institute of Pathology) where she had a successful career as a secretary. Mrs. Pearce was a devout Catholic. She lived her life joyously and fully, passing away peacefully at the age of 98. She will be missed by all who knew her. Relatives and friends may call at St. Raphael’s Church, Falls Road at Dunster Road, Rockville, MD, Thursday, January 22, from 10 to 11 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

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CHERYL ANNE WHITE (Age 55)

On January 11, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Ruth and Patrick Burch; mother of William Darrell White, Jr. and Brian Patrick White; sister of Patrick C. Burch, Jr. (Gibbs Caldwell Burch). Memorial Service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, January 21, at 1 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Maryland, 211 E. Lombard St., #260, Baltimore, MD 21202.

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JENNIE M. CAPORALETTI (Age 89)

On Friday, January 16, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Frank G. Caporaletti, Sr.; loving mother of Paul, Frank Jr. (Pauline), Anthony (Barbara) and Angela Rose (Richard Colburn, Jr.); devoted grandmother of Sara, Jacqueline, Andrew, Christine and Adriana; sister of Marco Colucci, Sr. and Christine Carrescia. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, January 23 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sr. Kathleen Lannak, IHM, School Endowment, 10201 Woodland Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902.

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MARY BENDIX ABSOLON (Age 84)

Of Rockville, Maryland, formerly of Annandale, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Sunday December 21, 2014 at home with son and grandson. Born November 30, 1930. Preceded in death by parents Lester and Molly Bendix; husband Karel; children Fritz and Peter; and daughter-in-law Sue. Survived by her children Mary (Bill Herber), John and Martha Delehanty (Kevin); daughter-in-law Molly Absolon (Allen O’Bannon); grandchildren Chris and Molly Herber, Lucas Absolon, Samantha, Alexandria and Duke Delehanty, and Avery Absolon; brother John Bendix (Deanna); cousin Barb Boughton (Barry); cousin Richard Peterson; and nephew Henry Ziegler (Zhi). Mary was a University of Minnesota School of Nursing graduate, registered nurse, attended St. Catherine’s, St. Paul, MN and volunteered at the National Library of Congress. For over 31 years and to her death, she was a proud friend of Bill W’s. Her living legacy are her children, grandchildren, and medical library collection she and her husband donated to Absolon Collection at Laupus Library East Carolina University. She died with great serenity and was passionate about Minnesota sports teams, Jane Austen and Downton Abbey. She was loved by those who came in contact with her. A Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 4900 Strathmore Ave., Garrett Park, MD on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 11 a.m. with family receiving friends 1 hour prior. Interment will be held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Silver Spring, Maryland. Donations can be made in Mary’s name to Absolon Collection Laupus Library, East Carolina University 600 Moye Blvd Greenville, NC 27834 or Rockville Meals on Wheels P.O. Box 465 Rockville, MD 20848.

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DOROTHY EDEN BRADLEY (Age 93)

On Tuesday, January 13, 2015, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved wife of the late Edward F. Bradley; mother of Diane B. Montgomery, Cheryl A. Scalco, and Mary L. Engel; grandmother of Robert D. Brennan, Ashley L. Engel, Vincent J. Scalco, Jr., Elizabeth E. Scalco, Sarah M. Engel and Samuel E. Scalco; great-grandmother of Mary K. Brennan, Ann A. Brennan, Lillian C. Brennan and Eden J. Brennan. Relatives and friends may call at Redland Baptist Church, 6922 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD, Tuesday, January 20, 2015, from 10 to 11 am where funeral service at 11 am. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.

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CARMENCITA BOURQUE (Age 61)

On Sunday, January 11, 2015, of College Park, MD. Beloved wife for 39 years of Timothy Bourque; mother of Kenneth Bourque, Michael Bourque and Krystal (daughter in-law), grandmother of Greyson: Sister of Violeta Maynigo, Bernabe Bugayong (deceased), Marita Caldona, Gerardo Bugayong, Roberto Bugayong, Renato Bugayong, and Ednalyn Abril. Carmencita was born in Pangasinan, Philippines as the daughter of the late Federico and Rosalina. She retired from 23 years of Federal Service in June of 2014 from the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington DC. Graveside Service at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Rd., Triangle, VA 22172, on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 11 a.m.

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JEAN PHYLLIS LePINE (Age 90)

On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Jean graduated from Oswego State College with her Master’s Degree in Education. She proudly taught for thirty years at Gallaudet College for the Deaf, and Arcola Elementary School. Beloved wife of the late Thomas John Patrick LePine “Jack”; mother of Andrea (Phil) Samet and Tom (Carrie) LePine; sister of Betty (Ted) Thrasher. Also survived by six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, January 19, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate Of Heaven.

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OSCAR BLAIR WALKER “Pete” (Age 78)

Capt., DC, USN (Ret.) 

On Sunday, August 31, 2014, of Olney, MD. Beloved husband of Mary Lou Walker; father of Susan Culp, Peter (Nicole) Walker, and Mark (Laurie) Walker; step-father of Kelly (Wesley) Craddock and Stephen Jarwin; grandfather of Shana and Christopher Culp, Taylor, Scott, Matthew, Charlene, Jonathan, and Jeffrey Walker, Brittany Henderson, and Cameron Craddock. Also survived by six great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial at Old Post Chapel, Fort Myer, VA on Thursday, January 22, at 10:45 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery.

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Lucien Zephirin “Lami” (Age 86)

On Monday, January 12, 2015, of Upper Marlboro, MD. Beloved husband of Lauvanne Zephirin; father of Evelyne (Eric) Atkins, Nadia (Denis) Morgan, Ghislaine “Gigi” (Melford) Barry, Marguerite “Maggie” Domond; grandfather of Theresa (Shaun), Stephen, Sophie, Spencer, Edmund Jr., Nicholas, Erica, Fabi, Armand, Brittany, Pascal; great-grandfather of McKenzie and Kennedy; brother of Irmene (Luc) Fenelus; Also survived by many loving family members and friends; Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, New Hampshire & Larch Avenues, Takoma Park, MD, 20912, Friday, January 16, from 6 PM to 8 PM., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, on Saturday, January 17, at 10 AM. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

Zoila Maria Lopez Sandoval (Age 90)

On Tuesday, January 13, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD.Beloved mother of Zoila Maria Lopez, Maria Margarita Martinez, and Edgar J. Bodan; grandmother of Luvis Molina, Henry Martinez, Ivette Lopez, Johnny Lopez, Christian Prado, Giovana Prado, Johanna Bodan, Marbely Martinez and Edgar Bodan; great-grandmother of Brianna and Samantha Molina; sister of Julio, Octaviano, Carlos, Miguel, Lorenza, and Jose Antonio Lopez; 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, 20901 (Valet Parking), Sunday, January 18, from 2 PM to 4 PM and 7 PM to 9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the King Church, 2301 Colston Drive, Silver Spring, 20910, on Monday, January 19, at 12 PM. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

MARY LOUISE KRAKE (Age 95)

On Tuesday, January 6, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late David W. Krake; mother of Kristin F. Krake. Also survived by her extended family of William Burner. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, January 18, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 10 a.m. Interment Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery, Cheltenham at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Dominican Shrine of St. Jude, 411 East 68th St,, New York, NY 10065 OR Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017.

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RITA LORRAINE RICHARDS (Age 94)

On Monday, January 12, 2015, of Takoma Park, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Paul G. Richards; mother of Paula Scoggins, Michael Richards, Patricia Dye, Thomas Richards, Rosemary Ries and the late Peter Richards. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, on Friday, January 16 at  10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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DANIEL JOSEPH MILLER (Age 53)

On Friday, January 9, 2015, of Frederick, MD. Beloved son of the late Wilfred and Margaret McNulty Miller; loving brother of John, Kevin, Matthew, Mary, Jerry, Nancy, Michael and the late James Miller; uncle of Christopher, Erin, Lauren, Brittany, Matthew, Emily and Maggie Miller. Also survived by his dear friends Frank Davis, Jimmy Zoller, Pat McTavish, Frank Clements, Ricky Early, Mark Brock and Mark Kolb. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, January 16, 2015, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Frederick Memorial Hospital Oncology Department, 400 W. Seventh St., Frederick, MD 21701.

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WINIFRED McNAMARA GREANEY

“Winnie” (Age 86)

On Tuesday, January 13, 2015, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of William Greaney, Jr.; mother of Mary Taraska (Ron), William Greaney, III (Jill); Joseph Greaney (Tracy), James Greaney, Margaret Miller (Kurtis), and Michael Greaney (Pam); grandmother of Erin, Kelly, Rachel, Caroline, Brennan, Christopher, Taylor, Sarah, Breanna, Ryan, Luke, Michael, Jr., Christine, and Jack; great grandmother of Blake, McKenna, Hadley Winifred, Madigan, and Dillon. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, January 16, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis,TN 38148.

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MICHAEL J. DELLAPA (Age 79)

On Sunday, January 11, 2015, of Potomac, MD. Beloved husband of Mary Lou Dellapa; father of John Dellapa, Kathryn Duffy, Jane Henley and Michael Dellapa III (Arlis); grandfather of Jonathan Duffy, Lauren and Jennifer Dellapa, Grace and Sarah Dellapa, Katie and Carrie Henley; brother of Jere Wynne. Relatives and friends may call at St. Raphael’s Church, Falls Road at Dunster Road, Rockville, MD, Friday, January 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Raphael’s Church, on Saturday, January 17 at 1 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethlehem House, Inc., 1401 Lawrence Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20017.

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