Archive for October, 2015

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MARTIN PAUL KASZYNSKI

Of Silver Spring MD, passed away suddenly in his home Friday, September 18^th, 2015. Born August 30, 1956 in Chicago, he was the third of five sons to Edwin and Jean (Lynch) Kaszynski. Martin moved with his family to Wheaton, MD in 1964. The family attended St. Catherine’s Catholic Church. Martin started 3^rd Grade at Harmony Hills Elementary, attended Belt Junior High and Wheaton High School excelling in his passions for soccer and dramatic acting. While attending Towson University he was able to live a dream and visit native Poland with his soccer team. He graduated from Towson University with a degree in Education.

For a number of years Martin was self-employed in the home repair-construction/remodeling business. A number of his clients were residents of Leisure World in Silver Spring. He enjoyed working with his hands and bringing pleasure and smiles to his clients. Martin also worked alongside his brother Dan at Bass Pro Shops for several years. Martin was the store operator, literally the voice of Bass Pro. In recent years, Martin enjoyed the company of and working with the special students, teachers, and staff of Meade Sr. High in Ft. Meade.

Martin was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by his four brothers, Stephen (Marilyn) of Boston MA, Daniel (Eve) of Laurel MD, David (Lou) of Garland TX, and Michael of Germantown MD. He is also survived by his four nephews; Kyle, Cody, Adam, & Ryan Kaszynski, and two nieces; Kelly and Brittney Kaszynski.

Martin will be remembered by all as a kind, caring, and gentle soul with a wry sense of humor. He was loved by those who came to know him well. Martin will be greatly missed by his family, friends and students.

PAUL VINCENT CHRISMAN(Age 77)

On Saturday, October 17, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of the late Madelyn Marie Chrisman; brother-in-law of Carolyn H. Best, Robert Shannon and Joseph Shannon.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 805 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, October 21 from 9 to 10 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m.  Interment  Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

JOSEPH ALBERT PECAR (Age 78)

Of Silver Spring, MD, entered into Eternal Life, to join his wife, Nancy Ann Pecar, on Friday, October 16, 2015. Loving father of Jean Marie Tolbert (Stephen), Michelle Rene Davis (Robert), Jacqueline Ann Leanos (Steve) and Joseph Charles Pecar (Eleanor); brother of Ethel L. Cenkner, James W. Pecar (Carol), the late Allen J. Pecar (Rose) and the late George C. Pecar (Barbara). Also survived by 11 grandchildren, Stephen, Gregory, Jennifer, Trey, Jay, Nicholas, Helen, Chaz, Duncan, Lilly, Gil and many other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at St. Raphael’s Church, Falls Road at Dunster Road, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, October 21, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM, Where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 10:30 AM. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Raphael’s New Educational Building Fund.

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Filipe Gomes Marques (Age 81)

On Friday, October 16, 2015, of N. Bethesda, MD, originally of Freixianda, PORTUGAL. Beloved husband of Lucia Marques; father of Helena Maria Cunha and Andre S. Marques; grandfather of four. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, October 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park MD on Wednesday, October 21 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.

JAMES CLARK GERHART (Age 80)

On Thursday, October 15, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Dorothy J. Gerhart; loving father of Kenneth R. Gerhart, Suzanne K. (Sean) George, Brian W. Gerhart; devoted grandfather of Sara Kate and Evan George. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, October 22, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.; followed by the Funeral Service at 1 p.m. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, 2600 Virginia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037.

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James Clark Gerhart

(1935-2015)

James (Jim) Clark Gerhart, 80, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on 15 October 2015 at Montgomery General Hospital, in Olney, Maryland. Born in Los Angeles, California, he was a beloved husband to Dorothy (Rowley) and father to Kenneth, Suzanne (Sean) and Brian; and grandfather to Sara Kate and Evan. Jim had a lot of sparkle as a little boy. He loved swimming in the ocean and spending time hiking and fishing with his brother John, and cousins at the family cabin in Wright’s Lake in California’s El Dorado National Forest. In late 1943 his family moved to New York City where he and his brother attended the Brooklyn Friends School. Jim made friends quickly in the street and adjacent neighborhoods. When it snowed, they built forts on the sidewalks. After World War Two ended, the family returned to San Marino, California where he began his love of the newspaper business. He had two paper routes for the Pasadena Star News and later on for the Los Angeles Times. In high school Jim was honored to be the editor of the weekly school newspaper. He also earned the rank of Eagle Scout, something he would inspire both his son’s to do as well. He was also a big baseball fan. His first loyalty was the L.A. Angels (a Chicago Cubs farm club), and then the Hollywood Stars. Jim subscribed to the St. Louis Sporting News during baseball season and memorized the batting averages and other vital statistics every week. Jim started college at Cal Berkeley, before transferring to UCLA in his sophomore year. He was the editor-in-chief of the UCLA yearbook. He worked the night shift at the L. A. Times as the copy boy. He was the first one to see incoming teletypes and was given the responsibility of alerting the night editor when he deemed there was a story of extraordinary importance. Jim was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army through ROTC at UCLA. His first assignment was to Stuttgart, Germany. Here he mastered the German language, along with Italian, French and Spanish. He served three years in Europe with the Army. Upon his return to the U.S. he applied as a civilian for Army Intelligence; he stayed in this profession until retirement in 2003, serving as an analyst in Washington D.C., the Panama Canal Zone and Germany. Arriving in the Canal Zone in 1968, he was assigned as an analyst with the Army at Fort Amador where he met his future wife, Dorothy. In December of 1968, they eloped and were married in Costa Rica, and then again at the Balboa Union Church. He had the honor of adopting his first son Kenneth, Dorothy’s son from a previous marriage. He was a Master mason, a member of Abou Saad Shrine Temple and the Editor of the Tropic Temple Topics magazine; and he served as the treasurer for St. Luke’s Cathedral in Ancon. During this time, his family grew with the birth of his daughter Suzanne and son Brian. In 1973, the Army moved the family to the U.S. Command in West Berlin, Germany. They left West Berlin for the Canal Zone on Christmas Day in 1976. After a few more years in the Canal Zone, the family relocated to Silver Spring, Maryland in 1984 until returning to Heidelberg, Germany in late 1989. In 2000, he and Dorothy returned to the U.S. in style aboard the QE II ocean liner from England to New York City. In 2003, he retired after 42 years from the government. He lived in Maryland with his wife Dorothy until he passed. He will be missed by all who knew him and loved him.

MAUREEN A. GERAGHTY (Age 89)

On Sunday, October 11, 2015, originally of Takoma Park, MD, later a resident of Leisure World, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Richard K. and Winifred W. Geraghty. Survived by cousin Michael V. Needham and his wife Mary-Anne. A 1950 Graduate of Catholic University School of Nursing. Immediately after college she worked in a private medical practice in Seattle WA. In 1956 she joined the United Mine Workers of America Union Hospital in Beckley, WVA. In 1962 she joined the infection control staff at the V.A. Hospital in Washington DC, from which she retired. Private Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association , Nat’l Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030.

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Victoria Thompson (Age 69)
(nee Maria Victoria Garcia-Lillo)

Former Teacher in Montgomery County Schools, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Barcelona, Spain. Beloved wife of the late Richard Eugene Thompson, LTC USA (Ret.); mother of Christian Eugene Thompson and James Edward Thompson (Rita Abi Khalil-Thompson); sister of Pilar Ruiz-Cuevas and the late Arturo Garcia-Lillo; grandmother of Mia Gabriella and Sila Isabella Thompson. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may attend a Graveside Service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD on Friday, October 23, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone attending, please meet at cemetery office at 1:15 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

 WARREN “COBBY” WEBB, Jr.

 Webb, Jr.Warren “Cobby,” age 50, entered into eternal life Monday, October 12, 2015. Born in Washington, D.C. on March 15, 1965, he is survived by his devoted partner, Lillian Milstead, and by his beloved mother, Mary Ann Webb.   He was preceded in death by his wife of eight years, Lorraine Poling Webb and his father Warren “Spider” Webb.  Cobby graduated from Paint Branch High School, Silver Spring, MD in 1993. Cobby was an avid, skilled golfer. As a house painter, he enjoyed helping his clients brighten their homes and they appreciated his expert work. Relatives and friends may call at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6701 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD on Monday, October 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by a Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to University of Maryland, Medical System Foundation, Shock and Trauma, 110 South Paca Street, 9th floor, Baltimore, MD 21201. Online contributions may be made at www.viewummsfoundation.org

Jack Allen Green (Age 87)

On October 11, 2015 at his home in Kensington, MD with Nora, his loving wife of 63 years, and family members at his side. Born in Kansas City, MO to Cecil and Mary Green, Jack was the second of five children and moved with his family to Washington, D.C., as a teenager in 1942. He graduated from Western High School in Georgetown, served in the Navy on the USS Valley Forge, graduated from George Washington University, and worked as a CPA in Kensington for more than 50 years at a private practice that bore his name. He was a charter member and past president of the Kensington Rotary Club and was active for many years in supporting charities in the region. He was known for his kind heart, strong work ethic, innate sense of fairness, and love of fishing, tools, barbeque ribs, scrapple, and mush. He is survived by three children: Charles Green of Silver Spring, MD, Patricia McArdle of Frederick, MD, and Kenneth Green of Columbia, MD; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Green of Silver Spring; a son-in-law, Brian McArdle of Frederick; six grandchildren: Douglas Green (Elizabeth Canter) of Washington, D.C., Jeremy Green of Washington, D.C., Erin McArdle Hajjar (Dustin Hajjar) of New Market, MD, David McArdle of Frederick, Matthew McArdle of Nelson, New Zealand, and Daniel Green of Frederick; and two-great grandchildren, Conley and Riley Hajjar. He is also survived by two sisters, Shirley Fine of McLean, Va., and Carol Ann Albertini of Rockville, MD. He was preceded in death by brothers Robert Green of Silver Spring, MD and Richard Green of Houston, Texas. Visitation will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, October 15,  from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM.  Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave & Cable Drive, Kensington, MD, on Friday, October 16, at 10:30 AM.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring MD 20906. Donations may be made to Holy Cross Hospice, 11800 Tech Road, Suite 240, Silver Spring, MD  20904 or the charity of your choice.

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PATRICIA B. THOMAS (Age 95)

Born on April 11, 1920 in Washington DC. Passed away on September 20, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Roy David Thomas, Sr.; mother of Roy David Thomas, Jr. and the late William Lawrence Thomas and Roger Bernard Thomas. Private Interment at Rock Creek Cemetery.