Archive for September, 2016

Tuesday, September 20th, 2016

MOLINA, Andrea

Andrea Molina (Age 91)

On Tuesday, September 20, 2016, of Burtonsville, MD. Beloved mother of Mauricio Rosales, Ana F. Molina, Rodolfo Cruz and Luis Molina; sister of Maria Molina. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Sunday, September 25, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm, Funeral service will be celebrated at Collins Funeral Home on Monday, September 26, at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.


Monday, September 19th, 2016

HERNANDEZ QUINTANILLA, Glenda Marisol

Glenda Marisol Hernandez Quintanilla (Age 18)

On Friday, September 16, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved daughter of  Manuel Hernandez  and Olga Marisol Quintanilla Hernandez;   sister of Sarai, Alpha, Eloisa, and  Adriana Hernandez;  granddaughter of  Norma and Pedro Zelaya and and the late Abigail and Miguel Hernandez.   Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, September 20, 2016, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm.. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, New Hampshire & Larch Avenues, Takoma Park, MD, on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 11  am.  Interment private.


Monday, September 19th, 2016

BONSU, Mary

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MARY BONSU (Age 60)

On Sunday, September 18, 2016, of Montgomery Village, MD.  Beloved daughter of Paul Bonsu and Yaa Antwiwaah; step-daughter of Elizabeth Bonsu.  Also survived by a host of brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mary worked as a household associate at Arbor Ridge at Riderwood Village in Silver Spring for several years. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, New Hampshire & Larch Avenues, Takoma Park, MD, Thursday, October 6, 2016, from 10 to 11 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.  Interment  Gate of Heaven Cemetery.


Sunday, September 18th, 2016

RODE, Arthur H.

ARTHUR H. RODE (Age 89)

On Thursday, September 15, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mary C. Rode. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Graveside service and interment at St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery, Winchester, VA on Wednesday, September 21, at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Sunday, September 18th, 2016

MEYER, James H.

JAMES H. MEYER (Age 88)

On Thursday, September 15, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Joan Meyer; father of James Meyer, Jr., John Meyer, and Karin Meyer-Leigh; grandfather of Jonathan, Hannah, Christopher, Joseph, Mary and Mark Meyer, Christian, Austin, and Justin Leigh. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, Monday, September 19 from 6 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, September 20 at 11 a.m. Interment private.

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Sunday, September 18th, 2016

HIGGINS, Stada B.

Stada B. Higgins (Age 96)

On Wednesday, September 14, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Louis Edward Higgins; mother of Ann (the late Steve), the late Michael (Jeanne), Susan (the late Mark), John, Jim (Debbie), Debbie (Steve), and Harry. Also survived by thirteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, September 16 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside Service and interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, September 19 at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Riderwood Benevolent Care Fund, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.

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Saturday, September 17th, 2016

GRIFFIN, Helen Marie

 HELEN MARIE GRIFFIN (Age 91)

On Wednesday, September 14, 2016 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late James Francis Griffin; loving mother of Jim (Tammy) Griffin, Kathleen Griffin, Justine Griffin, John (the late Nancy ) Griffin, Gail Griffin, Michael (Patti) Griffin, Paula (Greg) Fischetti, Bill (Beverly) Griffin and Tom (Stacie) Griffin. Also survived by 27 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Sister of Mary Kay Reed of Lincoln, NE and the late Paula Kulawik. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, September 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, September 20 at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD from 10 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (Performing Arts Center) 17301 Old Vic Blvd., Olney, MD 20832.

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Thursday, September 15th, 2016

ZAHN, Thomas M.

THOMAS MICHAEL ZAHN (Age 61)

On Monday, September 12, 2016 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of the late George A. and Margaret M. Zahn; faithful brother of Rev. George E. Zahn of Richmond, VA, John W. (Rhonda) Zahn of Harpers Ferry, WV and the late Denis B. Zahn, Daniel E. Zahn and Agnes Zahn-Furilla; loving uncle of Denis, Sean, Bryan, Christine and Sondra. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd., East, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, September 16 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

KAPSIANOS-SYKES, Janet Elaine

Janet Elaine Kapsianos-Sykes (Age 56)

On Friday, September 9, 2016, of Elkridge, MD. Beloved wife of Michael Sykes; Daughter of Elaine Menager and the late William G. Kapsianos; sister of Marie Ayton. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, September 17, from 2 to 4 pm with words of rememberence at 3:30 pm. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090.


Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

WILSON, Virginia

VIRGINIA WILSON (Age 95)
On Sunday, September 11, 2016, of Asbury Methodist Village, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert Wilson; mother of Marie Elaine Muller; grandmother of Sarah Muller Currier and Christopher Alan Muller; great-grandmother of Logan Jack Muller and Joseph Robert Currier; sister of Doris Kelly Day. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, September 18, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. Memorial Service at Hughes United Methodist Church, 10700 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD, on Monday September 19, 2016 at 11 a.m. Private Interment Darlington Cemetery, Darlington, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to either Hughes United Methodist Church or Asbury Foundation, 201 Russell Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20877.

Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

MALONE, Ruth Margaret Bunkley

RUTH MARGARET BUNKLEY MALONE
Ruth Margaret Bunkley Malone of Silver Spring, MD entered into her peaceful eternal rest on September 9, 2016. Ruth was born on October 13, 1934. She is survived by her beloved children, Cheryl and Rose; two grandchildren, Kristina and Nina; and many other relatives and friends.
The viewing will be held on Thursday, September 15, at 10:30 a.m., followed by funeral service at 11 a.m at the Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, 580 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD 20901.

Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

HAIRE-HEALY, Mary Lydia

MARY LYDIA HAIRE-HEALY (Age 98)
On Tuesday, September 13, 2016, of Mount Airy, MD, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Howard Haire and Thomas Healy; step mother of Thomas Healy, Joseph Healy (Pat) and the late George Healy (Jazemine); step grandmother of Joseph Healy, Jr. (Trish), Michael Healy and Kevin Healy; aunt of Jeannie and Ed Chesla. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, September 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, September 19, at 11 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

Wednesday, September 14th, 2016

FALCONE, Michelino and Lucietta

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Michelino Antonio Falcone (Age 99) and Lucietta Falcone (Age 96)

Both of Kensington, MD. Lucietta passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016; followed by her husband, Michelino on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Both were born in Roseto Valfortore, Italy,  Lucietta on April 17, 1920 and Michelino on October 13, 1916. They were married for 72 years. Devoted parents of Rosetta (Marty) Mayer, Maria (Rod) Ragan and Antonietta “Annette” (Michael) McDonald. Cherished grandparents of Michael (Jen) Ragan, Deborah (Rob) Carlsen, Dr. Christina Ragan, Marialisa (Ronan) Primault, Angela Mayer and Rosanna (Joel) Rensberger; great grandparents of Sofia and Dean Rensberger, Luke Carlsen and Mathew Ragan. The family would like to thank the Holy Cross Hospice nurses: Chris, Toto and Julie for their special care. Visitation will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, September 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Rosary Church, 595 Third Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20001, on Saturday, September 17, at 11 a.m. Interment  Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church, at the above address.


Tuesday, September 13th, 2016

MINA, Irene

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Irene  Mina (Age 60)

On Friday, September 9 of Silver Spring, Maryland. Beloved wife of Photis Mina; daughter of Haralambos and Maria Haralambou; mother of Harry and Mario (Dora) Mina; grandmother of Konstandina, Angeliki and Fotis Mina. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Friday, September 16, from 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, 7701 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, MD, on Saturday, September 17, at 10 am.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.


Monday, September 12th, 2016

YOUNG, Felix H.

Felix H. Young (Age 99)
On Friday, September 9, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Nancy J. Young; father of Thomas, Charles, James, John, Mark, Steve, Paul and Jane Young and the late Michael Young and Lynda Santelli. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, September 17, at 10 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation, Inc. 20312 Watkins Meadow Drive Germantown, MD 20876 (www.childhoodbraintumor.org).

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500 University Blvd. West
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Phone: 301.593.9500