Archive for July, 2015

CHIMA  WOGU (Age 67)

On July 9, 2015 of Lanham, MD, originally of Nigeria.  Daughter of Augustus and Eva Wogu; mother of Theodora Adedeji (Olumuyiwa) and Godwin Okafor (Serena); grandmother of Aaron Okafor, Erika Okafor, Godwin Okafor Jr.,  David Russell, Evan Simmons, Manuela Adedeji, Miracle Adedeji and Micaiah Adedeji; great-grandmother of Zariah Greene Okafor and Dakari Russell; sister of Chidima Wogu, Mgbem Wogu,  Zuorum Wogu,  Uzorchi Wogu, Akoma Wogu and Chirem Wogu.  A memorial service will be held at Shadow of the Almighty, 7730 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, MD 20747 on Friday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m.  Visitation services at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Friday, August 7, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Graveside service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, August 8, at 10:30 a.m.

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 Mary Irene Poos (Age 66)

Mary I. Poos quietly slipped into the arms of her Maker on the morning of July 7, 2015 at 5 a.m. Arriving on November 5, 1948, she was the 5th child in a family of eleven, born to the late Frank William and Catherine Jeanette Poos of Arlington, VA. She wa preceded in death by eldest sibling Carol A. Robinson; but is survived by four brothers, Frank J., Michael W., Thomas R., and Lawrence S. Poos; and five sisters, Laura Lauder, Catherine M. Angotti, Bernadette Poos, Ann Soldner and Denise Morris. With no children of her own, she is aunt to over 20 nieces, nephews, and “greats’; and survived by uncles, aunts, numerous cousins and second cousins. Her great curiosity and love of animals, sparked a lifelong journey as a research scientist in animal nutrition; ultimately translating into a successful career path which included: The National Academy of Science-NAS, then the FDA where she was a senior policy analyst serving with distinction as Deputy Director of Office of Nutrition Labeling and Dietary Supplements. Most recently she had been named “Acting’ Director in January 2015. She has received numerous honors, distinguished service awards, and most recently a Commissioner’s Special Citation which garnered her a White House invitation from The First Lady, as Head of the Nutrition Labeling team. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, July 23, at 11 a.m. Interment private.

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Mang Thi Tang (Age 91)

On Tuesday, July 14, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Lam Chung; mother of Chau Ba Chung, (Quyen hue Lang, Toan ba Chung, (Le Thi Tran), Thanh (Charles) Do, Huong Ngoc Chung, (Tan van Nguyen), Phuoi Ba Chung (Oanh Chung) and the late Thuyen (Son) Lam;  grandmother of Cao Chung, Phap Chung, (Amaya Chung), Raymont Do, Cindy Nguyen, Bryan Chung, and Britney Chung;  great-grandmother of Cassidy Chung.  Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, July 18 from 3 to 5 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, July 19 at 10:00 a.m.  Interment to follow at George Washington Cemetery, Adelphi, MD.

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JP Cassagnol (Age 24)

On Sunday, July 12, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of Pierre and Amy Cassagnol; brother of Jocko, Nic and Luc Cassagnol; grandson of Rosa Cassagnol. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to St. Andrew Apostle Church, Kemp Mill Road and Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, July 17, beginning at 3 p.m. where a remembrance service for JP will begin at 3:45 p.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 4:30 p.m. Interment Private. Memorial donations may be made to Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, 21 Maryland Avenue, Suite 310, Rockville, MD 20850.

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HIGINIA C. BANZON

On Saturday, July 11, 2015, Higinia C. Banzon, passed away peacefully She was preceded by her husband, Felix R. Banzon. Born in 1935, Higinia “Jean” retired from the field of Nursing after working at hospitals in Maryland, New York, and New Jersey, caring for babies for many years as pediatric nurse.  Her talent for transforming fabric into beautiful quilts, clothes, and decorative wall hangings was well known by her friends and family, as was her love of cooking.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.  She is survived by her son Ronald Banzon, daughter-in-law Sheila Flick Banzon, and her two grandsons and a large extended family worldwide.

THOMAS ERIC McHUGH (Age 79)

On Thursday, July 9, 2015 of Takoma Park, MD, formerly of Cuba. Beloved husband of Zoila McHugh; father of Tomas (Gina) McHugh and Ana (Kevin) Hutton; grandfather of Taylor and Kendall McHugh, Keana and Kevin Hutton. Also survived by two brothers and two sisters. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, July 18 from 12 to 1 p.m., where funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment Private.

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Charles E. Moose

Charles Eric Moose, 87, a U.S. Civil Service lithographer, died on July 9, 2015 at Riderwood Village in Silver Spring, MD. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty Moose and the devoted father of Michael Moose, Margaret Swallow, Ernest Moose, Mary Jayne Register, Kevin Moose, Maureen Bobenrieth, Madeline Steffens, James Moose and the late William Moose. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A native Washingtonian, he was one of the founders of the Sportsmen Club, a group of Eastern High School graduates who, along with their wives-The Sportsettes- played cards, planned dances, and took boat rides on the Chesapeake. By the early 1960’s, he had moved his growing family to Silver Spring where he was an enthusiastic CYO football coach, horseshoe pitcher and Sunday morning breakfast maker. He moved to Riderwood Village in 2002.

Mr. Moose, who retired in 1985, worked for several federal agencies during his long tenure with the government, including many years at Ft. George Meade (now the home of the National Security Agency). One of his favorite pastimes following retirement was to take family and friends to the National Cryptologic Museum. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the National Cryptologic Museum Foundation (NCMF), P.O. Box 1682, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755 – or online at www.cryptologicfoundation.org.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home in Silver Spring, Maryland, on Tuesday, July 14, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Wednesday, July 15, visitation will be held at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, Maryland, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. A funeral service to celebrate Charlie’s life will follow at St. Luke Church at 11 a.m., with interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, Maryland.

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Moli M. Tsai (Age 81)

On Friday, July 10, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Tsai; mother of Claude (Dawn) Tsai, Julian (Judi) Tsai and Denise (Carl) Forsman; grandmother of Kelsey and Stephen Tsai and Tia and Luke Forsman. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday, July 14, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.; where the funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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NAOMI C. DAVENPORT “Toni”

Beloved sister of Lois B. Springirth (Pete) and Bruce H. Abernethy died peacefully July 1, 2015, at age 86. She was a resident of Sandy Spring, MD, formerly of Washington, DC, a federal government retiree, and watercolor artist. Toni is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews and many loyal friends. Memorial service will be at noon on July 19 at The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1313 New York Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20005. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan B. Komen program for breast cancer.

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RUTH ISABELLE DEVERS (Age 94)

On Saturday, July 4, 2015 of Daytona Beach, FL, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Herbert A. Devers; mother of Joanna Oswald, Terry Devers and Joyce Shorts. Also survived by seven grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Monday, July 13, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Colesville Cemetery.

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JENNIE YEROSHEFSKY (Age 92)

On Monday, July 6, 2015, of Hyattsville, MD, Jennie Yeroshefsky peacefully passed away. Beloved wife of the late Harry Yeroshefsky; mother of Fanny Tantoco, Susan Sparshott, Rita (William) Taylor, Robert (Nancy) Yeroshefsky, John (Sandra) Yeroshefsky, and Paul (Susan) Yeroshefsky; sister of Ethel Habib. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Sunday, July 12 from 2 to 4 p.m., where Funeral Service will be celebrated on Monday, July 13 at 1 p.m. Interment at Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery – Cheltenham at a later date.

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