Archive for May, 2015

Marjorie Isabelle Royer Brugger (Age 97)

On Tuesday, April 28, 2015, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved wife of the late LaVerne Brugger; mother of Judith Gregory (Allan), Peter Brugger and Kristin Brugger (Harry Tiebout); grandmother of James Gregory and William Gregory. A Memorial Service will be held at Asbury Methodist Village Parkview Chapel, 211 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, on Saturday, May 16, at 2 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to William D. and Alice Nash Royer Scholarship Fund, McPherson College, 1600 E. Euclid St., P.O. Box 1402, McPherson, KS 67460.

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LOWELL SCOTT ENSEL (Age 20)

On Monday, May 11, 2015, of Takoma Park, MD. He was a 2013 graduate of Blair High School and a current student at the University of Maryland. Beloved son of Ellen Ensel and Fenwick Anderson; nephew of Patti and Bob Bailie, Lou Ensel and Jennifer DeChant and Denise Matsko-Ensel; cousin of Andrew, Alexander, Ian, Isaac, and Eric. He is also survived by a multitude of friends. A film screening of Lowell Ensel’s work “In the Midterm” will be shown at Hoff Theatre, Adele H. Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, on Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m. Visitation will follow at University of Maryland Memorial Chapel, 7600 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD (parking available behind the chapel in lot Y) on Sunday, May 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. A memorial service will be held the last weekend in May. Contributions in his memory may be made to the University of Maryland Honors College Humanities Program, c/o Office of Gift Acceptance, 4603 Calvert Rd., College Park, MD 20740, payable to “UMCPF” and write in the Memo Section “Acct. 21-21894” or at http://go.umd.edu/ZU5.

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FREDERICK RALPH DeMINO, Jr. (Age 71)

On Monday, May 11, 2015, of Rockville, MD. Beloved father of Frederick R. DeMino, III, Michael A. DeMino, Matthew D. DeMino, Melissa A. DeMino, Paige DiScenza. Brother of Nancy Smith and Leonard DeMino. Also survived by 4 grandsons, Nicholas DeMino, Justin Wagner, Jake Wagner and Luke Wagner.  Relatives and friends may visit at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, May 16, from 12 to 1 p.m. Memorial Service will immediately follow at 1 p.m. Interment private.

DYLAN McNEIL SMITH (Age 41)

On Monday, May 11, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of Rita Tonner; step son of Bill Tonner; brother of Bridget Stokes and Renee Lynch. Also survived by his grandmother Joan Herman. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, May 14, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to NAMI Montgomery County, 11718 Parklawn Dr., Rockville, MD 20852.

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MICHAEL ALAN TENNANT (Age 40)

On Friday, May 8, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of Cynthia (Stanley) Torchin and William A. (Rebecca) Tennant; brother of Rebekah E. (Jason) Shoobridge; uncle of Colin and Logan Shoobridge; grandson of Helen E. Conoley and the late Ralph Conoley, William Tennant and Lucille Blocker. Also survived by his cousins, Natalie Vasquez, Ryan A. and Brandon J. Conoley. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, May 15, 2015, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Interment private.

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CATHERINE MARGARET KARADIMOS  (Age 81)

On Sunday, May 10, 2015, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of Peter S. Karadimos; mother of Charles Karadimos, Dean Karadimos (Gillian), and Renee (Paul) Caputo; sister of Anna Mae Showman; and grandmother of Anthony, Andrea, and Amy Caputo. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, May 13, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., with the Trisagion Service beginning at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Service at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church (temporarily housed at St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church), 15100 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20905, Thursday, May 14, at 11 a.m. Interment Glenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice, 11800 Tech Rd., Suite 240, Silver Spring, MD 20904, or to the charity of your choice.

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ROBERT ANDRES TAMARGO (Age 53)

Unexpectedly on Thursday, May 7, 2015, of Gaithersburg, MD and Warrenton, VA., beloved fiancee of Laura Fritz; father of Virginia; brother of Carmen T. Gonzalez (Gregory), Manuel A.Tamargo (Hellene), Alejandro O. Tamargo (Patricia), Miriam A. Schaeffer, and Henry Tamargo. He was predeceased by his parents Manuel A. and Manuela L. Tamargo and a sister, Marta Locklear. 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), Tuesday, May 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., where Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 1 p.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.

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Robert Eugene Rieck

Robert Eugene Rieck, 83, of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on May 6, 2015, after a long illness.  Visitation will be held at Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd West, Silver Spring, MD 20901 on Monday, May 11 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow the funeral at Gate of Heaven, 13801 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906 at 12:15 p.m.  Bob was born in Butler, PA on February 18, 1932, to Adam and Jayne Rieck.  He graduated from Eckels College of Mortuary Science before serving in the Marine Corps from 1953 to 1956, where he became an aerographer.  He received his Bachelor of Arts (with emphasis in Meteorology, Mathematics and Physics) at the University of Miami, and his Master’s of Public Administration at the University of Georgia.  After meeting at the National Weather Service, Bob married to Mary J. Witham Breeskin on August 15, 1980.  Bob worked at the National Weather Service (NWS) for 42 years.  He was a lead forecaster and worked at forecast offices in Miami, FL, Key West, FL, Athens, GA, and Birmingham, AL.  After working in the NWS headquarters, where he authored the Forecasting Handbook and numerous Technical Procedure Bulletins, he returned to forecasting at the Sterling, VA office. After retirement in 1997, Bob wrote an adventure novel.  He enjoyed his dogs and Mary’s horses, watching sports, cooking, and studying American history.  Bob is survived by his wife, Mary; his brothers, Gerald and Donald; his sister; Corinda; several nieces and nephews; and other family and friends.

Dermot Michael Owens (Age 85)

On Wednesday, April 29, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of College Park. MD. Beloved husband for 56 years of Anna Owens; father of Steve Owens (Wendy Sratlow-Owens) and Kerry Owens (Doug Sullivan); brother of James Owens (Betty); and grandfather of Michael Coleman. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, May 13, 2015, from 10 to 11 a.m., with Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at 1:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his honor, may be made to the Wilmer Eye Institute, Wilmer Development Office, 600 North Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21287-9015.

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Louise Powderly Lynch (Age 88)

On Friday, May 8, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of John C. Lynch for 66 loving years; mother of Kathy (Steve) Marohl, Michael (Claudia) Lynch, Dennis (Hilary) Lynch, Terry (Cindy) Lynch, Maureen (John) McCarthy, Kevin (Jeri) Lynch, Brian (Jennifer) Lynch and John (Julie) Lynch. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, 20906, Tuesday, May 12, from 10 to 11 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Minnesota Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Team Lynch Twins,
http://fightcf.cff.org/goto/lynchtwins or Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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Nellie Tabada Artis (Age 77)

On Tuesday, May 5, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved wife of Naverro Artis; sister of Dennie Pilapil (deceased), Emma Baloria, Velma Mendoza, Edith Tabada, Monica Edralin, Sonny Tabada (deceased), Douglas Tabada; aunt of Simon Pilapil, Jig Pilapil, Vina Trinidad, Clinton Trinidad, Sheila Trinidad, Fay Edralin, Arlo Tabada, Flor Tabada, Yael Fernandez, Rany Fernandez, Lili Tabada and Nash Mundy.  A Memorial Service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 3 p.m.  Internment private.

MARIE KLODSEN SABIN
August 25, 1928 – May 2, 2015

She was predeceased by her husband William C. Sabin, who died in 2006. They had been married for 56 years. Survivors include sons William (Marsha), Andrew (Margaret), & daughters Jean Marie Crutchfield (Dave) & Elizabeth Girona (Francisco). Also her brother Eugene Klodzen; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister Loretta McInerney who died in 2013. Marie was a 2nd generation Washingtonian and except for a few brief years in New Jersey lived her entire life in DC and Montgomery County. After Bill retired they traveled, doing many elder hostels until they discovered the joys of Florida. Relatives and friends may gather at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, on Saturday May 9, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. All are invited to a Celebration of Life reception immediately following at Leisure World, Clubhouse 1, the Maryland Room. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

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