Archive for October, 2016

William Davis Baber (Age 76)

On Sunday, October 16, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Rebecca Baber for over 50 years. Devoted father of Alyson Rebecca Baber and Carlton Ray Baber; loving grandfather of Tyler and Brady Baber; brother of Carl Baber of Mt. Holly, NC, Joy Baber of Raleigh, NC and the late Annette Darrh; devoted son of the late Estelle and Carl Baber of Mt. Airy, NC. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, October 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 10401 Armory Avenue, Kensington, on Tuesday, October 25, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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ALICE CHEN GESSNER

Alice C. Gessner, 91, passed away October 15, 2016. She was born January 3, 1925 in Shanghai, China. She received her master’s degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Minnesota, worked and raised her family in Glen Ridge, NJ before retiring to Silver Spring, MD. She moved to Jacksonville, FL in 2013. Alice is survived by her son, Kelvin (Carol) Chen; daughters, Grace Chen and Elaine (Michael) Marotta; grandchildren Alison and Jonathan Marotta. She was predeceased by her husband, Adolf Gessner. A Funeral Service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. W, Silver Spring, MD 20901 on Monday October 24 at 11 a.m. with visitation at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Lung Association or American Heart Association.

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Frank Bernard Smith (Age 81)

On Sunday, October 16, 2016, of Washington, DC. Frank was predeceased by his sister, Peggy Anne Rollins and brother, Edward J. Smith. Friends may call at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 12th and Monroe Streets, NE, Washington, DC, on Saturday, October 22, beginning at 9 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Archbishop Carroll High School, 4300 Harewood Road NE, Washington, DC 20017.

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RITA F. BARDINI (Age 80)

On Monday, October 17, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Guido Bardini; loving mother of Gianni (Laura) and Mario (Christina); devoted grandmother of Ashleigh, Angela (Stephen Trice), Molly and Isabella; sister of Delmo (Irene) Barbieri. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, Monday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Rosary Church, 595 Third St., NW, Washington, DC 20001.

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Margaret Helen Costello

(Nee O’Brien) Age 96

On Sunday, October 16, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late John F. Costello; loving mother of the late Mary Townley Costello, Anne (David) Knauer, Martin (Eileen), John (Liz), Daniel (Christine) and the late Neil (Joanne) Costello. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 5 great-granddaughters. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, October 20, from 3 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM and at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, October 21, from 10:30 AM to 11 AM, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 or to Gonzaga College High School, Attn: Development Office, 19 Eye Street, N.W. Washington D.C. 20001.

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SANDRA VICTORIA BORCHARDT (Smith) (Age 67)

Of Ashton, MD passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016. Beloved wife of Robert O. Borchardt; loving mother of David (Dena), Kellyann (Marc) Dorfman and Susan; dear sister of Dennis Smith. Cherished grandmother of Alexa, Madeline, Michael, Rebecca, Katherine and Cameron. Also survived by her adored aunt Jean, uncles Olaf (Sonny) and James (Pete); nieces Kimberly and Sarah; sisters in law Marlene and Frances; extended family and a host of treasured friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold (David) and Barbara (Pat) Smith; sister, Susan and brothers, David and Michael. Funeral and burial are private. A Memorial Service/Celebration of Life will be held on November 13, 2016. In lieu of flowers the family ask that you make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, www.alzfdn.org.

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LAWRENCE MATTHIAS MERL (Age 88)

On Tuesday, October 11, 2016, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband for 63 years of Isabelle Merl; father of Anne (Scott) Krusemark, Robert (Lori) Merl and Carolyn (Brian) Hoyt; brother of Frank (Nancy) Merl. Also survived by six grandchildren, Amanda (Brad) Benton, Christopher (Alexandra) Merl, Megan Krusemark, Ryan Merl, Cody Hoyt and Ian Hoyt. A Celebration of his Life will be held at Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church, 10123 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, MD, on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 2 p.m., with reception to follow. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church.

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Robert Allen Foster, III (Age 70)

On Friday, October 14, 2016, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Ruth Foster; father of John Foster; step-father of Stacy Briggs; brother of Jean Lipps; nephew of Mr. and Mrs. George Pembroke. Also survived by very special sister-in-law Celia Dunayer who assisted him as a caregiver. Graveside Service at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium, Arlington, VA at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 or Montgomery County Humane Society, 601 South Stonestreet Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850.

Barbara Ann Stroud (Age 83)

On Thursday, October 13, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert M. Stroud, Sr.; mother of Robert M., Jr. and spouse Anita (Lindgren), Susan Georgia and spouse Roberta Kety, and Scott Matthew and spouse Katherine (Rooney); grandmother of Michael, Brian, Caitlin, Maura, and Colleen.

Barbara lived a life full of passion for her family, her Bronx NY Irish Catholic roots, good food (found only in NYC, of course), traveling extensively around the globe, and a love of music/singing, language, particularly Latin and French. She was also fully engaged in both her husband Bob’s 20-year Navy career and her own career in business, starting in the Manhattan buying office of Marshall Field’s Department store, to a long and successful period as real estate broker, and retiring from an office manager position at Temple Beth Ami School in Rockville. The Navy took Barbara and Bob up and down East and West Coasts of the U.S., resulting in their three children being born in three different states: NY, CA, VA.  Barbara and Bob enjoyed 45 happy years of marriage and family together until Bob passed away in 1999. Soon after, Barbara felt that she could find contentment by moving to the new retirement community being built in Silver Spring, committing to a new Riderwood Village apartment while the project was still under construction. As one of its first residents, Barbara felt at home immediately among the wonderful Riderwood community, both residents and staff. Following her tradition of fully engaging in everything, Barbara became a member of the Resident Advisory Council, the resident purchase option committee, dining services committee, the church choir, helped start the Poker Group and the New York Club, and informally mentored a few of the high school staff on their college planning, including writing recommendations when she was asked. She loved spending time with her family and friends; and all who knew Barbara will miss her sharp wit, easy smile, and vibrant, inquisitive spirit.

Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 from 10-10:30 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am.  Reception to follow Mass in the Riderwood Celebrations room. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Navy-Marine Corp Relief Society at www.nmcrs.org or Riderwood Benevolent Care Fund, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Reception to follow Mass in the Riderwood Celebrations room.