Archive for January, 2015

JULIE GAIL BEISEL (nee Henry) Age 42

On Sunday, January 18, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved mother of Anna Christine Beisel and William Charles Kent; daughter of Sharon Helsel and Julian Coates; sister of Tommy Henry; granddaughter of Helen and the late Charles Abshire. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, January 31 at 11 a.m. Interment Private. Memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross, National Capital Area, 8550 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22031 or www.redcross.org/dc.

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REGINA JULIA CISSEL “Jean” (Age 94)

On Wednesday, January 21, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD died peacefully in her home. Beloved wife of the late Hardey Alfred “Al” Cissel, Sr.; devoted mother of Patricia Lynn Cissel and Hardey (Sherri) Alfred “Al” Cissel, Jr.; loving grandmother of Jonathan, Daniel, Kelli, Kimberly and Kyle. Funeral service will be celebrated at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 12430 Scaggsville Road, Highland, MD, on Friday, January 30, at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Mt. Zion Methodist Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Capital Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1800 M Street, NW, Suite 750 S, Washington DC, 20036.

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WILLIAM THEODORE ANAGNOSON (Age 82)

Peacefully on Wednesday January 21, 2015, of Silver Spring Maryland. Beloved husband of Ethel Hancock Anagnoson; father of Harold Theodore Anagnoson (Kathleen) and William Frederick Anagnoson (Rebecca). He is also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th St. & Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC on Wednesday, January 28 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, P.O. Box 1776, Williamsburg, VA 23187.

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FELICIA C. CHIPOURAS (Age 90)

On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, of Owings, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Arthur G. (Tom) and Virginia (Papadoupolos) Chipouras. A lifelong resident of the Washington area, she retired in 2004 after many years working for the Federal Government.. She was predeceased by her sister Anastassia Chipouras and sister-in-law Mary Alice Chipouras. She is survived by her brother George A. Chipouras; nieces and nephews, Virginia Sharon and Tommy Thomas, Arthur G. Chipouras, Cynthia & Mike Pozdol and Steven Thomas. She was the loving Yia Yia to great nephew and niece Michael and Kelsey Pozdol. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, January 25, 2015, from 7 to 9 p.m. with prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral Service at Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401, on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery at 12:15 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Annapolis, MD.

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Elias Ojeda (Age 50)

On Saturday, January 17, 2015, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Silvia Noemy de Ojeda; father of Ezequiel Duvan Ojeda, Daniel Elias Ojeda, Juliana Loammi Melara Recinos and  Amanda Nohemy Ojeda; grandfather of Leah Marrie Ojeda; also survived by 8 loving siblings. Relatives and friends may call at Inter-Denominational Church, 19201 Woodfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD,  Sunday, January 25, 2015, where viewing will begin at 8 PM. Graveside Service and Interment will be held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20906 on Monday, January 26, at 10:30 AM. Those wishing to attend are asked to assemble at the entrance of Gate of Heaven at 10:15 AM.

REGINA E. WILSON (Age 94)

On Monday, January 19, 2015, of Columbia, MD. Beloved wife of the late Charles M. Wilson, Jr.; mother of Michael D. Wilson, Stephen M. Wilson (Stacey), Meredith R. Wilson; sister of Daniel Overath; grandmother of Wendy Shambley, Jessica Morgan, Anthony Wilson, and Kyle Wilson. Also survived by two great grandchildren, Kaylyn and Gillian Crossland, and many loving nieces and nephews, whose lives she greatly affected. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, January 25, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery Mausoleum.

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JAMES PERRY HARRIS (Age 97)

On Sunday, January 18, 2015, of Adelphi, MD. Beloved husband of Jane V. Harris; father of Margaret Harris (Ray) Chicca and Paul J. Harris; grandfather of Jennifer Chicca (Ron) Sites, Kirsten Chicca (Frank) Schmidt; great-grandfather of Brody J. and Blake E. Sites, and Tanner J. Schmidt; brother-in-law of Helen A. Vigness. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, January 25, 2015, from 2 to 4 p.m. where a Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

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EDWARD E. “WOODY” YOST (Age 92)

On Wednesday, January 21, 2015, of Germantown, MD.  Beloved husband of the late Virginia Elizabeth “Betty” Yost;  father of Michael (Connie), Martin (Cathy), Lawrence, Elaine Yost (Lawrence) Goodall, Francis (Leslie Campbell), and Stephen (Lisa) Yost; brother of the late Loretta (Dwight) Wardlaw; grandfather of Lindsay and Kevin Yost, Shannon Foster and Amy Gallaher; great-grandfather of Taylor Foster and David Gallaher. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, January 24, 2015, from 2 to 5 pm. where Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 10 am.  Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD  20850.

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JOHN A. KINTZIOS (Age 90)

On Sunday, January 18, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mary Kintzios; father of Evan J. Kintzios; grandfather of Alex and Kassie. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Sunday, January 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. (Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m.) Graveside Service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20906, on Monday, January 26 at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Hospital Foundation, 111 Michigan Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20010.

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JEAN RAGONE HUNSBERGER (Age 89)

On Saturday, January 17, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Hunsberger, Sr.; mother of Robert Jr., John, Joseph (Therese), Michael, Mary Louise, James and Edward Hunsberger; sister of Joseph Ragone. Also survived by five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Friday, January 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. and at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, January 24 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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ALBERTO M. IRABIEN (Age 86)

On Monday, January 19, 2015, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of 47 years to Clara R. Irabien; brother of Ramiro (Martha) Irabien and the late Elvira Irabien (Valentin A.) Riva. Also survived by his nieces Margarita Riva-Geoghegan, Martha Marie Irabien and Martha (Valentin J.) Riva and his nephew Carlos Manuel (Adriana) Irabien; great nephews and nieces Thomas D. Geoghegan, Clare E. Riva, Michael V. Riva, David B. Riva, Andrew Chevez, Camila Irabien and Alejandro Irabien; and half-brothers Raul and Magdalena Irabien. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, January 23, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD, on Saturday, January 24, at 1 p.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association , National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400,Fairfax, VA 22030.

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RUBY MARIE BERGERON (Age 86)

On Sunday, January 18, 2015, of California, MD, lovingly known to all as “MiMi.” Beloved wife of the late Robert D. Bergeron; mother of Sandra Heidenberger, Ronny Bergeron and Robin Unger; grandmother of Katie, Elizabeth, Alex, Jamie B., Adam, Jamie U., Kyle, Eric and Emily; great-grandmother of Grace, Sydney, Nathan, Chase, Jacoby, Noelle, Logan, Matthew and Lily; sister of Buddy Potter; mother-in-law of Dick Heidenberger, Patti Bergeron and Jim Unger. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 10 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association , Nat’l Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030 or www.alz.org/nca.

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KATHLEEN D. GROVES

Age 63, on Sunday, January 11, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Donald L. Groves, Sr.; mother of Julie (Rico) Boswell and Michael (Helene) Groves; step-mother of Donald L. (Veronica) Groves, Jr., Richard (Marcia) Groves and Randy (Alecia) Groves; sister of James (Debra) Whittaker; niece of Doris and Dorothy Bell. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and lots of loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking) on Tuesday January 20, from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service at Collins Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 21 at 11 a.m. Interment MD Veteran’s Cemetery – Crownsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to MCPAW, 7315 Muncaster Mill Rd., Derwood, MD 20855, www.mcpaw.org.

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Jean Ragone Hunsberger (Age 89)

On Saturday, January 17, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Hunsberger, Sr.; mother of Robert Jr., John, Joseph (Therese), Michael, Mary Louise, James and Edward  Hunsberger;  sister of Joseph Ragone.  Also survived by five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Friday, January 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. and at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, January 24 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.  Interment  Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.