Archive for November, 2015

Saturday, November 7th, 2015

VYSKOCIL,Sr. Thomas J.

Thomas Joseph Vyskocil, Sr.
On Wednesday, November 4, 2015, of Rockville, MD, formerly of New York City. Beloved husband for 49 years of Maureen A. Vyskocil; father of Tommy Vyskocil (Jennifer), Kathy Curtis (Glynn) and Eileen Vyskocil; brother of George Vyskocil (Florence) and the late Gerard Vyskocil (Kay). Also survived by five grandchildren, Ryan, Alexandra, Logan, Gavin and Dylan and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, November 9, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial Mass will be offered at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to The Washington Home & Community Hospices, Charitable Gifts Department, 3720 Upton Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016.

 

Friday, November 6th, 2015

BALBAGO, Marina T.

Marina Talento Balbago (Age 91)

On Wednesday, November 4, 2015, of Rockville, MD, originally of Talavera Nueva Ecija and Sampaloc, Manila. Beloved wife of the late Mariano Balbago, Sr.; mother of Maria “Mimi” Wilhelmina (Lorenzo “Ted”) de Guzman, Maria Elizabeth “Liz-Beth” Balbago, Msgr. Mariano “Mann” Balbago, Jr., Maria Estrella “Thea” Balbago, Maria Victoria “Vicky” Menge, Emmanuel “Manny”, Reynaldo “Rey” (Marites “Tess”), Edgardo “Ed”, and Roberto “Bobby” Balbago; grandmother of Peter James, Pamela Victoria, Robert William, Michelle Victoria, Mary Rosselle, and Reymar Josselle; sister of Mariano S. Talento Jr. and the late Josefina Talento Baring. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, November 12, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 11011 Montgomery Road, Beltsville, MD, on Friday, November 13, starting at 10 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Friday, November 6th, 2015

DYER, Edward J.

Edward J. Dyer (Age 95)
On Wednesday, November 4, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Helen O’Donnell Dyer; father of Michael J. Dyer (Cheryl) and Robert E. Dyer (Doreen); brother of the late Rev. Ralph J. Dyer, SM; grandfather of Michael (Sadie), Katharine, Lindsay and Matthew. 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, November 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. and at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
Wednesday, November 4th, 2015

KORENBLATT, Martin A.

MARTIN A. KORENBLATT
Passed away on October 28, 2015, one day before his 89th birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Izrel and Sarah; wife, Shirley; wife, Miriam; and partner, Shelly. He is survived by his sister, Zelda (Davidow,); brother, Samuel; his son, Kenneth and daughter-in-law, Katheryn; daughter, Joan (Fox) and son-in-law, Jason. He has five grandchildren, Justin, Andrew, Lexi, Skyler and Ashton. Martin was born on October 29, 1926 in the Bronx, NY. After High School, he joined the Navy and served in the Pacific during WWII. Upon discharge from the Navy in 1946, he attended George Washington University and earned a degree in Finance. He worked in Finance and Insurance in Washington DC. He will be remembered as a gentle soul, with a wry sense of humor, and will be greatly missed. No services are planned.
Wednesday, November 4th, 2015

WARD, Barbara Ann

BARBARA ANN WARD (Age 86)
On Tuesday, November 3, 2015, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late James D. Ward; mother of Mark and Dennis; grandmother of Michael, Matthew, John Ward, Jennifer Ward Low, Erin Ward, and Tyler Mary Pierce; sister of Mary Francis Mills and Doris Elaine Lawrie. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, November 6, from 11 a.m. to 12 Noon, where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 Noon. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association , P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015

FERNANDO, Sulakshini “Sue”

Sulakshini “Sue” Fernando (Age 34)

Suddenly on Monday, November 2, 2015, of New York, NY, born in Sri Lanka, raised in Bethesda, Maryland. Graduated from Walt Whitman HS in 1998. Beloved daughter of Eustace and Praemini Fernando; sister of Chalit Fernando; aunt of Julianna Claire; sister-in-law of Victoria Duarte. Visitation at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Sunday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, 11600 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20902 on Monday, November 9, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew Apostle Church at the above address.

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015

ANDERJASKA, Mary Ann

MARY ANN ANDERJASKA
On Sunday, November 1, 2015, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved wife of the late Arnold E. Anderjaska; mother of Anne (Lew) O’Neil, Teresa (Joe) McHugh, John Anderjaska, Mary Jean McCarthy and Tom (Vicky) Anderjaska. Sister of Margaret Kirias and the late Robert Keenan, Dorothy Kane and Grace Garvey. Also survived by 13 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Martin of Tours Church, 201 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 on Saturday, November 7, 2015, from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M., where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 A.M. Interment All Souls Cemetery.

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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015

MARTIN, James Ray

JAMES RAY MARTIN (Age 69)
On Saturday, October 31, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mary P. Martin; loving father of Debbie Whipty and Pam Pollard (Tim); devoted grandfather of Thijs, Alex, April, Casey and Mandi; proud great-grandfather of Brayden and Rylynn; cherished brother of Nancy Killian (C. Douglas) and the late Barbara Thorpe. Also survived by three nieces, two nephews and countless friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 6, at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015

SHIFFLETT, Jean

JEAN SHIFFLETT (Age 82)
On Sunday, November 1, 2015, of Greenbelt, MD. Beloved wife of the late Norwood Shifflett; mother of Robert A. (Eleanor) Shifflett and Frank N. Shifflett; grandmother of Dusty, Elissa, Kenny; great-grandmother of Kenny, Jr., and McKenly; sister of Steve Faulconer. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, November 5, 2015, from 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside Service and Interment at Parklawn Memorial Park on Friday, November 6, 2015 at 11:30 am.

Monday, November 2nd, 2015

CALIS, Claire J.

Claire J. Calis (Age 96)

On Wednesday, October 28, 2015, of Potomac, MD. Memorial Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, November 20,  2015 at 11 AM. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis,TN 38101-9929.

Monday, November 2nd, 2015

REARDON, Albert Donald

ALBERT DONALD REARDON (Age 62)
On Thursday, October 29, 2015, of Beltsville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane Reardon; father of Timothy, Jason (Amanda) and Kris (Donna) Reardon; grandfather of Lindsey. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, November 6 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; a funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142
Sunday, November 1st, 2015

JOHOLSKE, Edward L., SR.

EDWARD L. JOHOLSKE, SR. (Age 87)

On Friday, October 30, 2015 of Hyattsville and Leisure World, MD. Beloved husband of Marilyn “Kay” Joholske; father of Edward L. Joholske, Jr., Lawrence J. Joholske and Karen J. Larkin; grandfather of Lindsey, Jessica, Shane and Daniel; great-grandfather of Kaden and Addilynn. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, November 3 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

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Sunday, November 1st, 2015

MACK, Lawrence W.

LAWRENCE WILLIAM MACK (Age 61)

On Thursday, October 29, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Jean Ritterpusch Mack; loving father of Carrie Michelle and Alexandra Marie Mack; brother of Joan Mack (Rick) Rind and Kathy Mack (the late Paul) Jones. Also survived by many family and friends. A celebratory memorial and interment will be held privately.

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