Archive for December, 2015

JOAN MARY (Lovering) BOOS

On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at age 92, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife for 62 years of the late Fred Boos; devoted mother to Kathy (Dennis) Parnell, Fred J. (Nancylee) Boos II, Brad (Rita) Boos, and Deborah Boos; beloved sister of Margaret Lovering Fisher; cherished grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of six; Joan was a treasured aunt and respected friend. Born in St. Stephen, NB, Canada and raised in Calais, Maine, Joan came to Washington DC after WWII to work for the Federal Government and in a private law practice. She was the first Cherry Blossom Princess from Maine in the 1948 Festival. She met her future husband shortly thereafter, and they raised their family in suburban Maryland, living in the same home for 50 years. She loved being a mother and having all of her children raise their families in the Washington DC area, where they were frequent visitors. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, December 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Tuesday, December 15, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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LAWRENCE THOMAS SMEDLEY (Age 86)

On Wednesday, December 9, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Carmen Smedley; father of Lori, Bob, Larry and Rick Smedley. Also survived by twelve grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, December 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at the Chapel at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, December 17 at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association , P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA, 22312, www.diabetes.org.

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ADELE ROSANNE BOCK (Age 81)

On Thursday, December 10, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD, originally of Newell, PA. She fought a long battle with diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer”s. Beloved daughter of the late Ann and Charley Bock; sister of the late Charles R. Bock, Sr. and Thomas Roberts; aunt of Jane Bock, Charles R. Bock, Jr., Daniel Roberts and Patricia Roberts, along with several great-nieces and nephews. Service at Silver Spring United Methodist Church (formerly Woodside UMC), 8900 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20910 on Tuesday, December 15, at 11 a.m. Private Interment Howes Cemetery, Coal City, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Spring UMC at the address above.

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Brendan Edward Lynch (Age 76)

Passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015, after a long battle with cancer. Brendan passed peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home in Bridgeville, DE. Born in Medford, MA, to Edward and Catherine Lynch. He is survived by Robert, Kevin, Noreen, Patrick, and Kathleen. After serving in the US Marine Corps aboard the USS Forrestal and attending Catholic University of America he became founder and CEO of Lynch & Associates Ltd. Irrigation Consultants. He was in his 54th year of involvement in the construction industry, beginning with the sheet metal trade and transitioning to irrigation contractor, distributor, specifications manager and finally independent design consultant. Recently named a Fellow of the American Society of Irrigation Consultants, he was a dedicated professional and advocate for the efficient use of water, an inspirational mentor and teacher, and a caring, giving friend to many. He considered his family his greatest achievement.

Brendan, beloved husband and father, is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marjorie Lynch; children, Kelly Davenport (Jeff), Kim Scull (Brian), Daniel Lynch (Sheri), Sean Lynch (Jennifer), and Erin Taylor (Brice); grandchildren, Nathan Treichel, Brendan & Colin Davenport, Daniel Scull and Jayne Scanlon (Jacob), and Kyle & Paige Taylor; and great-grandchild, Savannah Treichel.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Tuesday, December 15 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, December 16 at 11 a.m. Private Interment Quantico National Cemetery on Thursday, December 17 at 11 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, PO Box 17029, Baltimore, MD 21297-1029 with a memo indicating that this gift is in memory of Brendan E. Lynch. Gifts may also be made online.  Gifts may also be made online at https://secure.jhu.edu/form/kimmel.

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Guadalupe Del Carmen Benavides (Age 60)

On Thursday, December 10, 2015, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Celso Melara Mejicanos; mother of Celso Melara and Brian Melara; daughter of Blanca Etelbina de Benavides and the late Angel O. Benavides; sister of Oscar Orlando , Rigoberto Antonio, Sonia Maribel Blanca Estela and the late Herbert Ovidio Benavides. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, December 17 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Friday, December 18 from 9:30 to 10 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment Columbia Gardens Cemetery, Arlington, VA. immediately following.

Ida A. McClay (Age 99)

On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, of Sneedville, TN, formerly of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved wife of the late William McClay for 73 years; mother of David (Kenneth) and Brian (Sherry); grandmother of Patrick and Christine; great grandmother of Kevin and Sean; sister of the late Catherine Fenton.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, December 15 at 11:30 a.m. followed by Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery (assemble at cemetery office at 12:45 p.m.).

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Jamal J. Kouncar (Age 75)

On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, of Beltsville, MD.  Beloved husband of 47 years of Samira J. Kouncar; loving father of  Louie and Rami Kouncar;  father-in-law of  Josette and Dalal;  devoted grandfather (Dee Dee) of Jonathan, Jack, Talia and Sophia;  brother of Gaby, Georgette, Johnny and Jeannette.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Funeral Service will be held at Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, 1 Chevy Chase Circle, Washington, DC, on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 2:00 PM.  Interment private.

Oscar R. Salazar (Age 58)

On Saturday, December 5, 2015, of Kensington, MD.Beloved husband of Adela Flores Salazar. Father of Oscar Javir Salazar and Alicia Flores.  Grandfather of Damian Martines.  Nephew of Maria Elena (Carlos Mo) Salazar and Martha (Alfonso Barios) Salazar.  Cousin of Gilda Mo, Rebeca Mo, Otto Barios, Mayra Barios and Fabiola Barios. Relative and friends may call at  500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, December 9, 2015, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM . Funeral Service at  Collins Funeral Home, Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 11:00 AM.  Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Washington D.C.

Falleció el Sábado, 5 de Diciembre del 2015, de Kensington, MD. Amado esposo de Adela Flores Salazar.  Padre de Oscar Javir Salazar y Alicia Flores.  Abuelo de Damian Martines.  Sobrino de María Elena (Carlos Mo) Salazar y Martha (Alfonso Barios) Salazar.  Primo de Gilda Mo. Rebeca Mo. Otto Barios, Mayra Barios y Fabiola Barios.   Se les avisa a Familiares y Amigos que la vela será en el   500 University Blvd., W.,  Silver Spring, MD, (Parqueó de Valet), El  Miércoles, 9 de Diciembre del  2015, de 6:00 PM a 9:00 PM. Servicio fúnebres serán el 10 de Diciembre del 2015 en la Funeraria Collins al  500 Universidad Boulevard W., Silver Spring, MD, el Jueves, 10 de Diciembre de 2015 a las 11:00 AM.  El entierro será en el cementerio Mt. Olivet, Washington D.C.

Angelo Georges (Age 62)

On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, of Hyattsville, MD.  Beloved father of Sarah M. and Laureen T. Georges; brother of  Marie Helene Joseph, Gladys Georges and Charles Henry Georges.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home (Valet Parking), 500  University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, Dec. 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.  and at Silver Spring Church of God, 2106 Linden Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910 on Saturday, April 12 from 9 to 10 a.m. when Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to gofundme.com/33dmpbgk

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DAVID C. VENABLE (Age 87)

Passed away on Monday November 16, 2015. Dave was born on March 16, 1928, and was raised in Washington, DC. He graduated from Calvin Coolidge High School in 1946, and enlisted in the US Marine Corps to serve his country during WWII. Upon his discharge, he accepted a Naval ROTC scholarship to attend UNC-Chapel Hill, where he earned a BA in Chemistry in 1951. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the USMC, and served his country another three years, including 15 months in Korea. He was honorably discharged in 1954 after attaining the rank of First Lieutenant. Dave then enrolled in The George Washington University Law School where he graduated in 1957. He was a member of the Bar in both Washington, DC and Maryland, where he practiced law for 55 years.

Dave was a beloved husband for 57 years to Elizabeth “Betty” Gans Venable; a step-father to Ken Bowles (Sharon) of Olathe, KS; and father to Bruce (Shirley) of Laurel, MD, Dan (Colleen) of Darnestown, MD and James (Martha) Venable of Silver Spring. He was preceded in death by his father, C.A. Venable, Sr.; his mother, Erma M. Venable; his sister, June V. Hatfield and his brother, C.A. “Bud” Venable, Jr. Dave is also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 1 p.m. Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium will be held at a later date. Contributions in Dave’s memory may be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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Robert E. Jordan “Bob” (Age 66)

Suddenly on Thursday, December 3, 2015 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Patti Jordan. Father of Ryan Jordan. Brother of Hon. Richard (Lisa) Jordan, Joan (Thomas) Jordan Defino and James Jordan of North Wales, PA. Brother-in-law of Rick Lawrence. Also survived by one niece and six nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, December 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, December 9, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Best Buddies, 1875 Connecticut Avenue N.W., 10th floor, Washington, DC 20009 or http://www.bestbuddies.org/donate.

Kieran Kelley (Age 58)

On Thursday, December 3, 2015, of McLean, VA, formerly of Rockville and Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved husband of Carleen Barnocky Kelley; loving father of Erin Anne Constance and Brian Joseph Kieran Kelley; son of the late John T. and the late Constance Conboy Kelley; brother of John Tyrone (Phyllis) and Martin Conboy (Kristen) Kelley; son-in-law of Guy and Joan Barnocky. Also survived by many other family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, December 8 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 from 10 to 11 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, 17301 Old Vic Boulevard, Olney, MD, 20832.