Archive for October, 2017

MARY  J. AYERS (Age 94)

On Monday, October 30, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Norman R. Ayers, Sr.; mother of Carol Simon, Norma Jean (Gary) Armbruster, the late Norman R. Ayers, Jr., Janette E. (Timothy) Ritondo and Joan P. (Ron) Chalfant.  Also survived by eleven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and numerous great-great grandchildren. Predeceased by ten siblings.  Graveside Service and Interment at Maryland National Memorial Park, 13300 Baltimore Avenue, Laurel, MD, on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 2 p.m.

SANTIAGO JIM SILVA

Santiago Jim Silva was the eldest son of Benigno Silva and Amalia (Garcia) Silva.  A native of San Antonio, Texas, Silva was a graduate of San Antonio’s Central Catholic High School, St. Mary’s College, and Our Lady of the Lake College. Silva was a teacher, coach, and athletic director at St. Gerard’s and Holy Cross high schools in San Antonio. He was also one of the original planners of the San Antonio Neighborhood Youth Organization (SANYO), and an active leader and lifelong member of San Antonio’s League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Silva moved to Washington, D.C. to work for the U.S. Department of Labor, where he served as a manpower development specialist, special assistant for Latin American affairs, and a member of the U.S./Mexican Commission for Border Development. He was married to Mary (Mackelmann) Silva and had two daughters. He is survived by both of his daughters, Cristina Silva and Elena Silva, his son-in-law Brian Woodward, his grandchildren Riley Hinton, Elian Woodward, and Gabriela Woodward, and a host of other dear family and friends in San Antonio and the local Maryland-DC area. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) San Antonio chapter. https://lulac.org/contribute/

JOHN WALTER DuMONT (Age 60)

On Sunday, October 29, 2017, of Bethesda, MD.  Beloved son of the late John and Patricia DuMont; brother of Rachel DuMont (Ralph) Kern and Deborah DuMont Allen; uncle of Roseann Neats and Anthony Allen; great-uncle of Willow Neats. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date.

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Dana Marie Yankanich (Age 37)

On Wednesday, October 25, 2017, of Germantown, MD. Beloved fiancé of Ray Charles; mother of Tyler Yankanich, Martelli and Gavin Charles; daughter of Larry Yankanich (Jackie) and Sandra Whittington; sister of Andrew Yankanich (Mary); aunt of Alyssa Heflin and Matthew Yankanich. She is 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), Monday, October 30, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 10 AM. Interment All Souls Cemetery.

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Rev. Msgr. Vincent S. Gatto (Age 90)

On Tuesday, October 24, 2017, of Rockville, MD. Beloved priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, and uncle of Rebecca Abetz, Michele, Donald, Olivia, and Vincent Newbold; also survived by numerous great-nieces and nephews and many cousins. Relatives and friends may call at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 1513 Dunster Road, Rockville, MD 20854, on Sunday, October 29, from 3 to 5:45 p.m. with Vigil Mass at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Raphael Catholic Church on Monday, October 30 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael’s at the above address.

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Deo Hahano Kujirabwindja

On Monday, October 16, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of Jeanne D. Bahati.  Also survived by 4 children. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, (Valet Parking),  500 University Blvd., W., Silver Spring, MD 20901 on Friday, October 27, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Claridge and Viers Mill Roads, Wheaton, MD on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 10 am.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Donald Mario Crisafulli (Age 81)

On Tuesday, October 24, 2017, of Spotsylvania, VA. Beloved husband of Sharon Crisafulli; son of the late Alessandro and Josephine Crisafulli; father of Joseph (Kelly) Crisafulli, Lynn Marie (Mike) Bickford, Steven (Sharon) Crisafulli, Robert (Becky) Crisafulli, Lisa (Michael) Picciolo and Karen (Paul) Beatty; brother of the late Virgil Crisafulli; grandfather of Colleen, Sara, Caitlin, Kathryn, Michael, Lauren, Amanda, Ryan, Greg, Dominic, Vincent, Noelle and Chase. Relatives and friends may call at St. Patrick’s Church, 4101 Norbeck Rd, Rockville, MD 20853 on Thursday, November 2, from 10 to 11 am, where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011 Washington, D.C. 20090-6011.

Frank T. Cherry (Age 91)

On Monday, October 23, 2017 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband for 58 years of Sammie Cherry; father of F. Vattel Cherry and Nicole E. Cherry; grandfather of August and Desmond Cherry; Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, October 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. where Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Private Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions, in his memory, may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assocoiation of the National Capital Area, 8180 Greensboro Dr., Suite 400, McLean, VA 22102.

MARGARET A. McCURDY (Age 97)

On Saturday, October 21, 2017, of Kensington, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Phillip C. McCurdy;  mother of Patricia (John) Kopsky and Phyllis Millard; grandmother of Kimberly Johnson, Charlton S. and Ashley Millard; also survived by six greatgrandchildren.  Memorial Service at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 10401 Armory Ave, Kensington, MD 20895, on  Sunday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m. Interment at the Church immediately following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the church at the above address.

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DENNIS MICHAEL CONNORS (Age 66)

Passed away peacefully on October 18, 2017. He joins his loving parents, John A. and Elizabeth (Betty) Connors, and his brother, Jeffrey. He is survived by his devoted wife Patricia Cribben Connors, by his sister Carol Pitts, and his brother Kevin Connors, plus a host of relatives and friends.

He was indomitable, fearless, and funny. Among his many accomplishments was his winning of the most medals at the first Special Olympics. Dennis loved travel and played music, both of which he enjoyed until his final illness.

Visitation and a service will be held on Friday, October 27 at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church, 15663 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, 20906. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joseph P. Kennedy Institute of Catholic Charities in Washington, DC.

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