Archive for July, 2016

Vitorino M.V. Galucho (Age 68)

On Tuesday, July 19, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Isaulina Valente; Loving father of Cristina V. (Paulo) Sousa. Vo Torino of Sara C.V. Sousa and Ana Rita Sousa. Brother of Maria A. Goncalves, Jose Guerreiro, Maria J. Goncalves and Joaquim Guerreiro. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, July 22, 2016, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 10:30 AM. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.

Jody Lynn O’Connor (Age 57)

On Saturday, July 16, 2016, of Chesapeake Beach, MD. Beloved wife of Neil O’Connor; cherished daughter of Mary and Anthony Merlene; loving sister of Ronald (Kathryn) Merlene, Jacquelyn (Robert “Kim”) McCary, James (Kathryn) Merlene, and Robert (Stephanie Bradley) Merlene; daughter-in-law of Livia O’Connor. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking), Wednesday, July 20, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside Service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20906 on Thursday, July 21, at 10 a.m. Those wishing to attend are asked to assemble at the Gate of Heaven Adminstrative Office at 9:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1800 M. St., N.W., Suite 750, Washington D.C. 20007 www.nationalmssociety.org

On Thursday, July 14, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Loving mother of Michelle Tercero, Lauren Tercero, Kevin Tercero and Collin Ritter; daughter of Albert Puhl and the late Angela Puhl; sister of Michael (Cecelia), Frank (Renee), and the late David Puhl (Michelle). Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, July 22 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.; followed by a Funeral Service at 1 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made toAmerican Cancer Society , 7500 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770.

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Maria Teresa Mendoza (79)

Of Hyattsville, MD, native of El Salvador, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 14, 2016. An active church member of St. Marks in Hyattsville, MD, she was known for her vivacious personality, good humor, caring spirit, and strong love for her family.

Beloved mother of Petrona,  José Hildo, José Roberto, José Martín, José Mario, Ramón, Betis, and the late Jose Marcelo.

Her memory will be cherished by her numerous grandchildren, great -grandchildren, friends, and fellow church members.

Family and Friends may attend services in her memory:

Viewing at St. Marks, 7501 Adelphi Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20783, on Tuesday, July 19, from 6pm to midnight.

Funeral at Gate of Heaven, 13801 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906, Wednesday, July 20, at 12:15pm, following mass at St. Marks at 10am.

“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” (Psalms 91: 1-2)

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María Teresa Mendoza (79)

De Hyattsville, MD, nativa de El Salvador, falleció en paz en su casa el jueves, 14 de julio de 2016. Un miembro activo de la iglesia de “St. Marks” en Hyattsville, MD, fue conocida por su personalidad alegre, buen humor, espíritu cariñoso, y amor por su familia.

Amada madre de Petrona, José Hildo, José Roberto, José Martín, José Mario, Ramón, Betis, y el fallecido José Marcelo.

Su memoria será apreciada por sus numerosos nietos, bisnietos, amigos y miembros de la iglesia.

La familia y amigos pueden asistir a los servicios en su memoria:

Velorio en “St. Marks”, 7501 Adelphi Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20783, el martes 19 de julio, de 6pm hasta la medianoche.

Misa en “St. Marks”, 7501 Adelphi Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20783, el miercoles 20 de julio, de 10am hasta las 11am.

Funerario en “Gate of Heaven”, 13801 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906, miércoles, 20 de julio, a las 12:15 pm.

“Tú que habitas al amparo del Altísimo y resides a la sombra del Omnipotente, dile al Señor: “Mi amparo, mi refugio, mi Dios, en quien yo pongo mi confianza.” (Salmos 91: 1-2)

KURT CHARLES HOFFMAN Passed away July 10, 2016, in Silver Spring, MD. Born September 26, 1954, to Charles L. and Rita H. Hoffman of Silver Spring, MD. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne M. Crouse, and daughter, Kyle Elizabeth Hoffman. Other survivors include five sisters, Karen Haines, Kristine Hoffman (Paul Raschke), Katrina Bennett (Bruce), Karla Hoffman (Robin Hayes) and Kamala Littleton (Marcelo Cardarelli). Also survived by four nieces and five nephews. Memorial service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Montgomery Hospice – Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. On-line guestbook can be found at:

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MARIE M. DYE (Age 82)  On Thursday, July 14, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Lindy C. Dye; mother of Steven L. and Kenneth L. Dye; grandmother of Michael and Linda Dye. Also survived by her siblings, Iva Jones, Wanda Monger and Herbert Monger. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Followed by graveside service and interment at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, MD at 11 a.m.

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Margaret E.  Watson (Age 99)

On Tuesday, July 12, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Raymon Oliver Watson. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, July 18, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

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Shawn Daniel Stewart (Age 41)

On Monday, July 11, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of Deborah Thombs and Gregory Creamer; father of Kyrah Clark and Shawn Evans Stewart; Brother of Marnie White, Robin Thombs, Robert White; uncle of Taylor Thombs; nephew of Rae Dean St. John and CathyJacobs. Also survived by numerous cousins. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, July 16, 2016, from 2 to 4 pm. Interment private.   Memorial contributions may be made to Go fund me