Archive for April, 2016

JACQUELYN ANN WENDAL

Jacquelyn Ann Wendal died on 18 January, 2016, at age 77, after a long illness.  Following her graduation from Montgomery Blair High School in 1956, she began working for the Department of Defense.  She later worked for the International Monetary Fund, The Barton, Duer, and Koch Paper Company, and part-time at the Watergate Apartments.

Jacquelyn loved live theater, with ballet and musicals being her favorites.  For many years, she volunteered at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which provided her the opportunity to see many productions there.  She traveled numerous times to New York City to visit family and friends, and never missed the opportunity to take in a show or two while there.  Other travels took her to Panama, France, Italy, and England.  Besides travel and the theater, Jacquelyn loved her family, cooking and playing games, often combining all three by hosting family dinners where the evenings would be rounded out with many games of cards and loads of laughter.

She is survived by one sister, Veralyn W. Ford; two brothers, Charles V. and George E. Wendal, Jr., his wife Clare Wendal; eight nieces and nephews, nine great nieces and nephews, and six great-great nieces and nephews, all of whom she dearly loved and who will miss her greatly.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Sunday, April 17 from 2 to 4 pm.

JOHN HUGH CARROLL (Age 92)

On Saturday, April 9, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of Margaret M. Carroll; father of Celina (Mark) Wood, Patrick Carroll, Hugh (Cathy) Carroll, Peg (late Gerard) McCann, James (Vickie) Carroll, and Bridget (Tony) Launi; also survived by 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking), Thursday, April 14, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, 20853 on Friday, April 15, at 11 AM.  Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Dementia Society of America, Post Office Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 or USO, PO Box 96860. Washington, DC 20077.

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Eleanor Mary Borzilleri (Age 97)

On Saturday, March 12, 2016, of Kensington, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Col. Samuel Charles Borzilleri (Ret USAF);  mother of Thomas C. Borzilleri, Lauren A. Sollod, and Elissa M. Borzilleri;  grandmother of Steven, Annemarie, Michael, Daniel, and Ellie Borzilleri, and Marcus and Tatiana Sollod;  great-grandmother of Taylor, Peyton, and Camryn Cady.  Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD, on April 9 at 12:00 p.m.  Interment Arlington National Cemetery, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 10 am.

Leo Patrick Dennis (Age 2)

On Friday, April 8, 2016, of Kensington, MD, passed away peacefully in his parents’ arms. Leo is survived by his parents, Megan and Bernie and his twin brother James Emmet Dennis. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 10:00 AM. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

CHARLES CLINE RODEFFER (Age 79)

On Friday, April 8, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Patricia D. Rodeffer; father of Kimberly C. Comer, Kristina B. (John W.) Bachner; grandfather of Brynn E. and Declan W. Bachner; brother of Thomas R. Rodeffer and Adele R. Basgall. Visitation at Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20905, on Saturday, April 16 from 10 to 11 a.m. where Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Reception will be immediately following services. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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DOROTHY WITTE FURNARY (Age 90)

On Thursday, April 07, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Witte and Nicholas G. Furnary; mother of Dorothy A. Hetman, Mary Lou Weber, Joseph J. Witte, William T. Witte Theresa M. Luder and Michael A. Witte. Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 8 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, April 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave and Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, April 14, at 10 a.m. Interment at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.

Rose M. Plant

On Friday, April 8 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence E. Plant; mother of Roseann Ryba, Lawrence W. Plant, Rita. M. Gerlach, Mary Elizabeth Plant, Michael E. Plant and Edith D. Seligson; grandmother of Justine, Chelsea, Robert, Lauren, Michele, Meleah, Marissa, Paul, Michael, Rebecca and Nathaniel. Also survived by 15 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, April 13 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 Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 or at https://www.montgomeryhospice.org/donate-support/donate-now.

Timothy Edward Murray (Age 46)

Suddenly on Thursday, April 7, 2016, of Bethesda, MD.  Beloved father of Timothy, Kate and Rion; son of Edward and Jean Murray; brother of John Murray, Susan Murray-Durbin, Meg Murray, Matt Murray and the late Laura Murray; also survived by Elaine Currie and many nieces and nephews; additionally survived by Pamela Horner-Murray.  Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD, on Tuesday, April 12, 4 to 7 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m.  Interment St. Mary’s Church Cemetery, Barnesville, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to Our Lady of Mercy School, 9222 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD 20854.

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Rudy John Rote

On April 7, 2016, Rudy J. Rote, of Rockville, MD, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side after a year-long battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.  He was 60, and the loving husband to Ann and beloved father of Ryan and Devin.  He was the son of the late Frank and Elvina (Korbar) Rote.  In addition to his wife and sons, he is survived by his brothers Frank (Diana) of Alta Loma, CA, and Ronald (Vicki) of Lancaster, PA, sister Gail (Greg Maley) of Alexandria, VA, Aunt Ann Mack of Streetsboro, OH, Aunt Josie and Uncle Sonny Catalano of North Collins, NY, mother-in-law Beatrice Gibson of Freehold, NJ, sister-in-law Jeanne (Danny) Pasquinucci, brother-in-laws Frank, Gregory (Barbara), Dennis (Dottie), and Kevin (Janine), and many dear nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Rudy was born June 1, 1955 and grew up in Gowanda NY.  He graduated with honors from Gowanda Central School and was awarded a New York State Regents Scholarship.  Besides his high school academic achievements, he also was an outstanding athlete, received many athletic letters and was awarded the Walter C. Peters Trophy for outstanding sportsman upon graduation.  In 1981, he graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a bachelor’s degree in communications.  He met his wife at St. Bonaventure, and after graduation they moved to the Washington, D.C. area. They married in 1983 and have lived in the Rockville area for over 34 years.

Rudy’s love of sports led him to seek employment in the sports entertainment field.  He was employed by Comcast SportsNet for more than 25 years. One of his employment memories was working for ABC Sports during the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid and witnessing the legendary “Miracle on Ice” hockey game between USA and Russia.  He was an avid football and hockey fan especially enjoying the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Sabres games.  Rudy also enjoyed being outdoors and hiked and biked as often as he could.

Family and friends will remember Rudy’s sense of humor, kind heart and caring nature.  He loved life and people – he took the time to make everyone feel special.  He enjoyed visiting his hometown and reminiscing with family, neighbors and childhood friends.  Above all, he adored his wife and sons and enjoyed their adventures and accomplishments.  We are so grateful for all of the laughter, good times, and memories Rudy gave us.  We are proud of his valiant fight against cancer.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 10 from 2 – 4 PM and 7 – 9 PM at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20901 (Valet Parking).  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Monday, April 11, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 4101 Norbeck Road, Rockville, MD 20853.  Interment will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20906.  Donations in Rudy’s honor may be made to St. Bonaventure University – Class of 1981, University Advancement, P.O. Box 2519, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 https://www.sbu.edu/donate.

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Ronald Douglas Wells (Age 60)

May 5, 1955 – April 6, 2016

Of Laytonsville, MD passed away peacefully at home with his devoted wife by his side. He was under the loving care of caregivers and hospice. He is survived by his wife Melanie, his son Evan, brother Roy III (Marcia), sisters Jane , Connie (Phil) and his sister -in-laws, Candee, Lisa and Laurie (Doug). Also survived by many loving family and friends. Visitation will be held at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, Monday, April 11, 2016, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM. Interment All Souls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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