Archive for August, 2012

CHARLES J. McCARTHY (Age 80)

On Wednesday, August 29, 2012, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Anne McCarthy; father of Monica McCarthy Vacca, Joseph McCarthy (Jill) and Thomas McCarthy (Michelle). Also survived by 11 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking) on, Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Tuesday, September 4, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity, 2800 Otis St., N.E., Washington, DC 20015.

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EDITH MARGARET DOERFLINGER (Age 87)

On Thursday, August 30, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the Late Eugene W. Doerflinger; mother of Richard (Lee Ann) and James (Holly), and the late Eugene R. Doerflinger; grandmother of Anna Bevill, Maria, Matthew, James Jr., Christopher, and the late Thomas Doerflinger. Also survived by a great granddaughter, Leah Bevill and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 5 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice, 11800 Tech Road, Suite 240,Silver Spring, MD 20904.

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SANDRA LYNNE CHAPPELL

On Tuesday, August 28, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Harley Chappell; daughter of Luz and the late Dana Hamblen; sister of Karen Hesse and Dana Hamblen, Jr.; aunt of Brooke Anthony and Alexa Covington. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., where funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 1 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society , Montgomery County Unit, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 800, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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FRANK J. SANZARO, M.D.

On Tuesday, August 28, 2012, of University Park, MD. Beloved husband of the late Patricia A. Sanzaro; father of Dr. Francis Sanzaro, Jr., and his daughter-in-law, Kathleen Sanzaro (Tom). Dr. Sanzaro was predeceased by his son, Dr. Thomas J. Sanzaro and his daughter, Dr. Katherine M. Sanzaro He is also survived by his sisters-in-law Joan Mullan (Bill) and Geraldine Woodworth, five grandchildren, Karen Sanzaro, Tricia Butler (Biff), Thomas Sanzaro, Jr., Gallia Coles (Michael) and Francis Sanzaro III PhD. (Christy). Also surviving are five great-grandchildren, Michael, McKinnley, and Wesley Coles, Carolina Butler and Amelia Sanzaro; Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, on Friday, August 31, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017.

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OSCAR A. PEDROZO (Age 37)

On Saturday, August 25, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Lorena Pedrozo; father of Oscar, Giovanni, Brianna, and Yeriel; son of Florentin and Candida Pedrozo; brother of Gustavo Pedrozo and wife, Emily; uncle of Gabriel and Daniel; nephew of Josie and Nicolas; cousin of Sally, Melissa, Nicolas and Carolina. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, August 30, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Dr., Silver Spring, MD on Friday, August 31, 2012 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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FRANCIS B. BAKER

“Jack” (Age 93)

On Monday, August 27, 2012, of Leisure World, Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Louise T. Baker; brother of Virginia B. (John D.) Gist and the late Edward Baker, William Baker, and Elizabeth Ryan. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, grandnieces and nephews, great-grandnieces and nephews, and many other family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Grace Lutheran Church, 4300 16th Street N.W., Washington, DC, on Saturday, September 1, at 10 a.m. where reception will follow. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

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FRANCES FERRARA ROGERS

Frances Ferrara Rogers of Silver Spring, MD, was called home to the Lord at 100 years of age on Friday, August 24, 2012. Born June 4, 1912, she was one of six children born to Italian immigrants. Her parents were Vincent and Vita Ferrara of Washington, D.C. She worked as an executive secretary in a number of prominent positions in law, government, and banking. While secretary at the Federal Home Loan Bank, she was invited to the White House for Tea with Mrs. Roosevelt. After WWII, her husband and she owned and operated Rogers Realty Company for 35 years. After retirement in 1985, they spent most of their time at home in Lake Park, Florida. By all accounts of her family, she was one of the best cooks in the world. Mrs. Rogers is predeceased by her beloved husband of 71 years, Raymond L. Rogers, and four siblings: Frank Varvaro, James Ferrara, Nina Bell and Samuel Ferrara. She is survived by her brother, Peter B. Ferrara, Sr., of Belleair Bluffs, FL, and by 97 nieces and nephews spanning four generations, many of whom called her “DeeDee”. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Friday, 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902, on Saturday, September 1, at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist Church or Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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PATRICIA A. COLLELI

On Thursday, August 23, 2012 of Takoma Park, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Colleli; mother of Joseph Colleli, James Colleli, Jeanne Chamblee, Jerome (Kim) Colleli, and Jeffrey Colleli; grandmother of Danielle, Kyle, Brianna, Jeremy, Christopher, and Joseph; great grandmother of Kaia; sister of Margaret A. Thomas, Rose T. Gulli, and Mary E. Dupuis and the late Sr. Thomasine, Walter E., Joseph B., John M. Thompson, Catherine L. Shaver and Claudia M. Colleli. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, New Hampshire and Larch Avenues, Takoma Park, MD on Thursday, August 30, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon with memorial mass at 12 noon. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 or Calvert County Hospice, PO Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

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GUS WILLARD VAN BEEK (Age 90)

Curator of Old World Archaeology in the

National Museum of Natural History

Smithsonian Institution.

Died on Monday, August 20, 2012. His previous marriages to Dorothy Bystrom and to Alice Colyn Warren ended in divorce. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ora Van Beek of Pittsburgh, PA; three sons from his second marriage, John and Stephen of Fairfax Station, VA and Christopher of Lorton Station, VA; six grandchildren; and three stepchildren, Amir, Daniel, and Timna Pilch. Funeral Service at The Village at Rockville Chapel, 9701 Veirs Drive, Rockville, MD, on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. with Interment to follow at Parklawn Memorial Park, Rockville, MD. Contributions in his memory may be made to Johns Hopkins University, Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, Office of External Affairs, Attn: Dan Luperchio, 3400 N. Charles St., Wyman Building, Suite 500W, Baltimore, MD 21218. Please make note that the gift should be designated to the William Foxwell Albright Chair in Memory of Gus Van Beek. Or online krieger.jhu.edu/giving and write “Albright Chair in Memory of Gus Van Beek” as the designation or by phone, call Krieger School Office of External Affairs at 410-516-8722.

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MARY LOUISE RUTLEY (Age 81)

On Thursday, August 23, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late John Dawson Rutley; mother of Sharon A. Bouchard, Sue M. Gillespie, and Nancy J. Baugher (Ron); sister of Thomas G. Fisher; grandmother of James Martin, Nicole Shoemake, Nicalaus Bouchard, and Matthew Gillespie. Also survived by four great grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, August 28, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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ADELINE E. WAGNER (Age 92) “Addie”  

RUNETTE PARKHOUSE CLEMENTS   (Age 76)

JEAN K. STEVENSON

On Saturday, August 18, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Harold F. Stevenson; mother of Mimi Stevenson. A Memorial Service will be held at Northminster Presbyterian Church, Alaska Avenue & Kalmia Road, NW, Washington, DC, on Saturday, August 25, at 11 a.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Northminster Presbyterian Church.

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   HUGH CONRAD KEESLING “Bud”

On Monday, August 20, 2012, of Potomac, MD. Beloved husband for 61 years of Laura Laws Keesling; father of Nancy Ellis (Tom), Daniel Keesling and the late Patti Ann Keesling. Also survived by six grandchildren, one brother, four sisters, and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, August 24, 2012, 12 to 1 p.m. with Funeral Service at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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NELLIE JANE GRAY

Pro-Life Activist

On Monday, August 13, 2012 of Washington, DC. Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Marie Hofmann Gray; sister of the late Marie (Buford) Ledbetter; aunt of Kay Marie (Dan) Donovan, Ray (Jan) Ledbetter, Ann (Monte) Mills, and Jan Nell (Dan) Butler. Relatives and friends may call at St. Mary, Mother of God Church, 725 5th Street, NW, Washington DC on Thursday, August 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday, August 24 from 10 to 11 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to March for Life, P.O. Box 90300, Washington, DC 20090-0300; wwwmarchforlife.org.

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