Archive for February, 2014

DOROTHY M. WERNER (Age 76)

On Tuesday, February 25, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Werner. Mother of David (Terr), Robert (Eileen), Joseph and Richard (Jenny) Gough. Stepmother of Deborah, Mark, Erica and the late John Werner. Sister of Margaret Garcia of Vero Beach, FL. Grandmother of Kaitlyn, MacKenzie, Taylor, Lauren, Casey, Delaney and Jackson Gough. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD on Sunday, March 2, from 3 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Resurrection, on Monday, March 3, at 11 a.m. Interment at Calvary Cemetery West Conshohocken, PA on Tuesday March 4, at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Endowed Scholarship Fund at Immaculata University in memory of Dorothy Lehman, Class of 1959, Attn: Advancement Office, 1145 King Road, Immaculata, PA 19345 or to Merion-Mercy Academy, Attn: Agnes Finigan, 511 Montgomery Ave., Merion Station, PA 19066.

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JEROME RAWLES BROADUS

He peacefully passed away on January 22, 2014. Devoted and loving husband of Milli. He is survived by his children, sister-in-law, Helen Broadus, cousin, Elmer A. Dandridge, a number of nephews and nieces, and many other treasured relatives and friends. We will meet for a memorial service to celebrate his life on the afternoon of Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew Presbyterian Church, 4001 Bel Pre Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20906. All are invited to meet with Jerry’s family at a reception immediately following the service in the Commons. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the St. Matthew Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund. Money from the Endowment is used for special projects including Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Youth Retreat Scholarships, and Vocational Education Funding. Jerry was generous with his time and stories. He was passionate helping young black professionals in the workplace and through his speaking engagements at companies like Ernst & Young. We thank God for the rich legacy he left. We will miss him dearly.

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RICHARD M. TUOHEY (Age 58)

On Friday, February 21, 2014, of New Windsor, MD. Son of the late Dorothy and Kenneth Tuohey. Brother of Dennis, Kenneth, Jr., William, Gail and Dorothy Anne Tuohey. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, February 28, 2014, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Funeral Service at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.

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RODOLFO MEJIA (Age 89)

On Saturday, February 22, 2014, of Clermont, FL, formally of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of the late Luz Mejia; father of Annabella Mejia, Carolina Popik and the late Sonia Mejia and Rudy Mejia. Also survived by his grandchildren: Lisa DeRosa, Tanya Iacoviello, Michael Mejia, Heather Millner and Jessica Popik and four great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Friday, February 28, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 p.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.

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LEO J. ROMANOWSKI, SR. (Age 88)

Peacefully departed on Saturday, February 22, 2014, Leo Sr. of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Alice Romanowski for 65 years; adventurous father of Leo (Peggy) Romanowski, Jr., Gail (John) Trupo, and Keith (Fidelia) Romanowski; cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Brooke, Diana, Lisa, Adam, Kristie, Brian, and Courtney; loving brother of Stanley Romanowski and Christina Marshall and 10 deceased siblings. Also survived by eight great-grandsons. Trained as a machinists mate/electronics technician, Leo served on a USN destroyer at the final WW II battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa and retired with 32 years civilian federal service. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, February 28, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, consider Parkinson.org and SmileTrain.com.

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Fr. JAMES GABRIEL HANNAN, S.T. (85)

On Friday, February 21, 2014, of Hyattsville, MD. Born in Bayonne, NJ in 1928 to the late Patrick and Helen Hannan. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1955. Beloved brother of Virginia O’Connor and the late Geraldine Hannan and Eleanor Johnston. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at St. Luke Chapel, 8901 New Hampshire Ave. (at Metzerott Rd.), Adelphi, MD, on Monday, February 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, February 25, from 10 to 11 a.m. Mass of Resurrection will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, AL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fr. Judge Missionary Cenacle, 1733 Metzerott Rd., Adelphi, MD 20783.

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VIRGINIA HILL VOLZ

“Ginny” (Age 84)

On Thursday, February 13, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Willard George Volz; mother of Mike Volz and Nancy (Raymond) Britton; grandmother of Lars (Lucy) Volz, Kera (Charles,Jr.) Drabick and Carly Heflin (fiance Joel Parr); great grandmother of Steven, Eric and Austin Drabick, Gemma and Liam Volz, Jayme, Jr. and Cody Heflin. She was extremely close to her surviving sister, Mary “Wiggs” Witt, who was instrumental in her maintaining independence. Ginny enjoyed frequent visits and outings with her nieces Patti Volz and Jean Witt and had a special place in her heart for her nephew and godson Chris Volz. She is also survived by many other loving relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Congregational Church, 9525 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901, on Sunday, February 23, at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions in Ginny’s name can be made to a charity of your choice.

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THERESA RIEDMANN SHVODIAN (Age 81)

On Thursday, February 20, 2014, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved wife for 55 years of Robert Shvodian; mother of Mary Shvodian, Bill Shvodian (MaryAnne), Julie Townsend (Marty), Dan Shvodian (Beth) and Amy Smith (Joel); sister of Helen Kosinski (Joe); grandmother of Brett Townsend, Shayne Townsend, Grace Shvodian, Katie Shvodian and Kevin Shvodian. She is also survived by other loving family and friends. Theresa traveled to work in NYC on the Staten Island Ferry for 9 years and bragged that she had more sea time than her Navy and Merchant Marine husband. Theresa and Bob first met at a company softball game. Her interests were in church, bowling, sewing and homemaking. Relatives and friends may call at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, Friday, February 21, from 6 to 8 p.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to St. Labre Indian School, 1000 Tongue River Road, Ashland, MT 59003 and or U.S. Olympic Committee, Attn: Development, 1 Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909.

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JOAN BERRY BROWN

On February 17, 2014. Beloved wife of her late husband, Jim; daughter of her late parents, Cecilia and John Berry. Mother of Stephany (Donn Johnson), Jim (Christina), Tom (Jenni), Lisa (Dennis McCarthy), Bill (Barbara) and Michael (Angie Gan). Sister of Charles Berry (Pam), Evaleen Walton (Buddy) and Joe Berry (Fran) and the now-deceased Alice, George, Grace and Father Bill. Grandmother of Megan, Molly, Lily, Kevin, Andy, Emily, Bethany, Billy, Matthew, Elizabeth, Julie, Bridgette and Mary. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 20, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, Maryland (Valet Parking). A funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15663 Norbeck Boulevard, at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 21st. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

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VIOLET MAY RANDEL (Age 83)

Born July 12, 1930 in Centralia, Washington. Died Friday, February 14, 2014, at home in Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife for 67 years of George Randel, Sr.; mother of George Randel, Elaine Aehle, Charles Randel, Laura Perkins, Steven Randel and the late Jacqueline Randel. Also survived by thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial Service at Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, Sunday, February 23, 2014 at 4 p.m. Inurnment in the church columbarium.

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DENNIS MARTIN GROW 

Of Bowie, MD on Monday, February 17, 2014. Beloved husband of Kathleen Grow; father of Amy (Clint) Rowand and Justin (Amanda Fletcher) Grow. Grandfather of Michael and Kimberly Rowand and Morgan and Pierce Grow. Brother of Bonnie Anderson and Stan Grow. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Saturday, February 22, 2014, from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Church of Christ, North, Seed for the Sower, 3401 North Market Street, Shreveport, LA 71107.

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JAMES ROBERT GILES, SR. (Age 78)

On Friday, February 14, 2014, of Penn National, PA formerly of Calverton, MD. Beloved husband of Catherine Barnette Giles; father of Laura Lynne (Raymond) Bunner, James “Jamey” Robert (Joyce) Giles, Jr., Susan Claire Evans and Virginia “Ginger” Catherine (Scott) Harwerth. Grandfather of Raym, Jacqueline, Nathan, Michael, Trevor, Jessica, Julianne, Melissa, Ryan, Derek, Amanda, Cole, Jason and Jennifer. Brother of Jane Clover of California and Henry Wilson “Bill” Giles, Jr. of North Carolina. Also survived by five nephews and two nieces. A memorial service will be celebrated at Cedar Ridge Community Church, 2410 Spencerville Road, Spencerville, MD 20868 on Sunday February 23, 2014 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, 100 North Charles Street, #234, Baltimore, MD 21201.

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HELEN ALEX SARIDAKIS (Age 93)

On Sunday, February 16, 2014, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Gus Saridakis; mother of Anthony Saridakis (Joanne), Christine Saridakis, and Dean Saridakis (Cathy); grandmother of Kassandra (Peter), Anastasia, Nicholas, Theodore, and Stephanie. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m,, with prayers at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Service at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 2815 36th Street, NW (at Massachusetts Ave.) Washington, DC 20007 on Friday, February 21 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral at the above address.

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