Archive for January, 2015

MARY ELIZABETH CAULEY CONLEY

On Saturday, January 10, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late John R. Conley; mother of John Conley, Eileen Conley, Catherine (Charles) Shryock and Diane Connolly; also survived by 9 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. Mary was active in the Blackthorn Irish Dance Group. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, January 16, 2015, 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 p.m.. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. Memorial contributions may be made to Riderwood Benevolent Care Fund, 3110 Gracefield Road,Silver Spring, MD 20904.

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Ruth Bittinger Weimer (Age 87)

On Friday, January 9, 2015, of Burtonsville, MD, formerly of Oakland, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Veryl Eugene Weimer;  loving mother of  Veryl Edward Weimer, the late John Frederick Weimer, Jeffrey Harland Weimer, Betty Suzanne Martin and the late Daniel Gower Weimer;  sister of  Betty Porter.  Also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.  A Memorial Service will be held at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 1 p.m.    Graveside Service and interment at Oakland Cemetery, High Street, Oakland, MD on Saturday, January 17 at 1 p.m.   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Dr., Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030.

Margaret I. Stevenson (Age 64)

On Sunday, January 11, 2015, of Washington D.C. Loving mother of Charles Stevenson, Jr. and Karen Brown; grandmother of Jasmine Stevenson, Charles Stevenson, III., Kaylee Stevenson and Aiden Stevenson. Sister of Virginia Osorio, Earl Duff, Thomas Oliff, Theresa Rose and the late Mary Herbert. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, January 14, from 7 to 9 pm and on Thursday, January 15, from 10 to 11 am where funeral service will be held at 11am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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JANETTE FRANCES SCHLEGEL

On Friday, January 9, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Washington, DC. Born on June 3, 1929 in Oak Harbor, OH. Beloved wife of the late Leo B. Schlegel; mother of Gregory L. (Marsha Edney), Eric P. (Fiona), Roger B. (Sacha Place), Monica J. (Jack) Bess and Renata M. (Philip) Szczesniak. Grandmother of Alexander, Christopher, Austin, Simon, Marina,Theo, Ainsley, James, Erik and the late Tyler. Sister of James Mueller, Rev. Eugene Mueller, Catherine Bonomo and Paul Mueller. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University BoulevardWest, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Wednesday, January 13, 2015, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Western Ave. at Quesada St. NW, Washington, DC, on Wednesday, January 14, at 11 a.m. Interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Jeanne Jugan Residence, 4200 Harewood Road NE, Washington, DC 20017 or to the charity of your choice.

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PAMELA A. PORTON

On Wednesday, January 7, 2015 of Burtonsville, MD. Beloved wife of John Porton; daughter of Bettie and Richard Dahlberg; sister of Rick (Eve) and Brandon Dahlberg; daughter-in-law of Priscilla and Bill Porton; sister-in-law of David (Sandra) Porton. Also survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial service at the Beltsville Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4200 Ammendale Road, Beltsville, MD 20705 on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Beltsville Seventh Day Adventist Church (memo portion of check for Muscular Dystrophy Association ).

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EDGAR MATTHEW LOVE (Age 96)

On Monday, January 5, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Maria Bachyn Love; father of Daniel D. Love and the late Robert M. Love; grandfather of Justin, Adam, Dana and Carrie Love; great-grandfather of Carly, Hudson, Tyler and Andrea; uncle of Eileen McGrath. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, January 13, at 11 a.m. Interment Private. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association , 55 W. Wacker Dr., Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601.

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JAMES R. HENKEL, JR.

“Bob” (Age 90)

On Wednesday, January 7, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Howell Henkel; father of Geraldine “Geri” Markling, James R. Henkel, III, Kenneth H. Henkel and Daniel G. “Bud” Henkel. Also survived by dear friend Poi Yee, eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, January 11, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be celebrated at Church of the Atonement, 10613 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902, on Monday, January 12, 2015 at 12 p.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Atonement.

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KATHLEEN MOORE OLIVERIO

Kathleen “Katie” Moore Oliverio, age 81, of Bethany Beach Delaware and formerly of Silver Spring, Maryland, passed peacefully in her home on January 4, 2015, surrounded and embraced by her loving family members, after waging a courageous battle with cancer. A vivacious, fun-loving and fiercely loyal Irish-American woman who hailed from Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the devoted and cherished wife of 61 years to Dr. Vincent T. Oliverio, also of Bethany Beach. Known to her family and many life-long friends as “Katie O”, she was small in stature, but considered a giant of a person who possessed an indomitable spirit and zest for life, family, work and especially her Roman Catholic faith. Katie has left an enduring legacy that spans four generations and that has touched innumerable friends, colleagues and acquaintances alike. In addition to her husband Vincent, she is survived by her 11 children, John (Jennifer), Catherine (Kurt), Mary, Peggy Konieczka (Quinn), Nancy Farinacci (Dino), Matthew (Kathleen), Patricia Gallorini, Martin (Missy), Joseph (Jeanette), James (Antoinette) and Monica Stewart (Brent); 42 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She worked as a registered emergency room nurse for 24 years at Holy Cross Hospital and volunteered at various health care clinics in Florida, Delaware and Maryland following her retirement. Her greatest and proudest achievement and joy in life was her vast, but close-knit and adoring family. All of her family delighted immeasurably in spending precious time with their “Granny”, especially frolicking with her and “Papa” at the seashore where Katie found great peace and comfort. Throughout her adult life, Katie was an active, dedicated volunteer and daily communicant of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Silver Spring and St. Ann’s Parish in Bethany Beach. Her renowned and inspirational toasts or “words of wisdom” will continue to be a source of strength and inspiration for those who had the pleasure and privilege of knowing her.

Calling hours will be held at Collins Funeral Home, on Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20901. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Katie’s amazing life will be said from St. Andrew the Apostle Church at 11600 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20902, on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 10 a.m., with interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery at 13801 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, Maryland 20906. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the American Cancer Society .

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Bessie Joan Downing (Age 79)

On Wednesday, December 31, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved mother of the late Gayle Marie and Donna Elaine Downing;  sister of  Col. Sherman L. (Dolores) Ragland and Rise Tarrer; aunt of Leanita (Alvin) Brooks, Sherman (Clare) Ragland, II , and Rikki (Cory) Marver. Also survived by two great-nieces and four great-nephews.  She attended Miners Teachers College.  Relatives and friends may call at  St. Luke’s Episcopal, 1514 15th Street, NW,  Washington, DC, on Monday, January 12, 2015 from 10 to 11 am where service will be held at 11 am.  Interment Rock Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Episcopal Church.

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IRENE G. ELWOOD (Age 88)

On Monday, January 5, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife for 60 years of Robert E. Elwood; mother of Robert E. (Brenda) Elwood, Jr., Daniel T. Elwood, and Nancy E. (Jerrold) Van Winter; grandmother of Zachary, Hillary, Sarah, Caitlin, Nicholas, and Kyle. Also survived by two great grandchildren, Clementine and Tavish. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, January 8, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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