Archive for January, 2017

Thursday, January 12th, 2017

KOZLOWSKI, Richard G.

RICHARD G. KOZLOWSKI (Age 78)
On Tuesday, January 10, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Nancy Kozlowski; father of Michele (Edward) Wojtan and Rick (Marie) Kozlowski; grandfather of Eddie, Nicole, Kelly, Joe, and Steven; brother of Betty Wieske, Jeri Kulick, and Denise McDonnell. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD 20866 on Friday, January 13, from 5 to 8 p.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 14, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Church of the Resurrection.

 

Thursday, January 12th, 2017

KEESLING, Laura Laws

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LAURA LAWS KEESLING (Age 88)
On Sunday, January 8, 2017 of Potomac, MD. Beloved wife of the late Hugh “Bud” Keesling; loving mother of Nancy Ellis (Tom), Daniel Keesling and the late Patti Ann Keesling. Sister of Willard “Bill” Laws, Jr. and the late Don Laws. Also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Raphael’s Church, 1513 Dunster Rd., Rockville, MD 20854 on Friday, January 13, from 10 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Graveside Service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20906 on Saturday, January 14 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Montgomery County, 601 S. Stonestreet Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850.
Wednesday, January 11th, 2017

WINTER, Helmut (Hank) Emil

 HELMUT  (HANK) EMIL WINTER

Helmut (Hank) Emil Winter passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 10, 2017 at the age of 89. Born January 25th, 1927 in Fulda, Germany, Hank was the son of Emilie and Erhard Winter. He resided in Silver Spring, MD with his wife of 53 years Gertrud Winter. Hank came to the United States in 1957 and proudly became an American citizen in 1963. Upon coming to America he first arrived in Philadelphia and then began working for Volkswagen in Roanoke, VA.  He then moved to Silver Spring and worked for Auto City in Silver Spring. The majority of Hank’s career was spent with Volkswagen of America Corporate and Porsche / Audi until his retirement in 1991. Hank met Gertrud in 1963 and they married in December of that same year. He was the proud father of Michael and Stephanie Winter.  He was the cherished grandfather of Robert and Thomas Winter (sons of Michael and Patti Winter) and his grand dog Scout.

An avid outdoorsman, Hank enjoyed boating, hunting, camping and especially being on the beach. Many family vacations were spent driving across country with a pop-up trailer in-tow. Hank was captivated by motors and had a great affinity for trains, planes, boats and automobiles. Ever the gentleman, Hank was known for treating everyone with sincere honesty and the utmost respect. He loved to showcase his impeccable style by getting dressed up for parties and always appreciated getting together with those he held dear. His kindness and integrity will be greatly missed.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (valet parking), on Monday, January 16th from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, January 17th at 11 am. Interment will be held at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations are being accepted by the Izaak Walton League of America – Bethesda Chevy Chase Chapter, P.O. Box 542, Poolesville, MD 20837 – in Memory of Hank Winter.

Wednesday, January 11th, 2017

CAWLEY, David Matthew

DAVID MATTHEW CAWLEY (Age 47)
Driver for Reliable Limousine in Silver Spring, MD. Passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Loving son of Mary Cawley and the late Frank Earl Cawley; brother of Chris Cawley and wife, JoAnne; uncle of Malia and Christopher. Also survived by other loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Thursday, January 12, 2017, from 7 to 9 p.m., with ceremony by the Wheaton Moose Lodge at 7:30 p.m. and Prayer Service at 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory, may be made to Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice, 10720 Old Columbia Pike, 2nd Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20901.

 

Tuesday, January 10th, 2017

CUMBO, Dorothy

Dorothy Cumbo (Age 92)

On Saturday, January 7, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Harold Cumbo; mother of Sharon Johnston and Cathy Demmitt; cousin of Arlene Boline. Graveside Service and interment at Maple Hill Cemetery, 68 E St Mary’s Rd., Wilkes Barre, PA, on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 2:30 PM.

Tuesday, January 10th, 2017

WELSH, Louise Ashton

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LOUISE ASHTON WELSH (Age 98)

On Saturday, January 7, 2017, of Mount Airy, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Hazel Leo Welsh; mother of Ashton Welsh (Frances), Melissa Fitzgerald (James), Mary Anne Ridgely (the late A. Brice)  and Thomas Welsh (Diana); grandmother of Wilson Bounds, Seamus Fitzgerald, Rachel Price, Elizabeth Matan, Patrick Fitzgerald, Christopher Welsh, Molly Nagel, Meagan Romero and the late Caitlyn Fitzgerald; great-grandmother of Cooper Bounds, Casey Bounds, Clara Welsh, Cyperus Welsh, Declan Kenney, James Matan, Jr., Joseph Matan, Delaney Price, Michael Matan, Emma Nagel, William Nagel, Caitlyn Matan, Blake Price, Lilly Nagel, Patrick Ashton Fitzgerald, Jr., Lizzie Matan and Tomas Romero.  Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD, on Wednesday, January 11, beginning at 10 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.  Private Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Rockville, MD.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Caitlyn O’Bannon Fitzgerald (Class of ’00) Memorial Scholarship Fund at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, 17301 Old Vic Boulevard, Olney, MD 20832.

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Tuesday, January 10th, 2017

PHILLIPS, Anne T.

ANNE T. PHILLIPS

Of Silver Spring, MD passed away January 5, 2017 at Montgomery General Hospital due to complications from pneumonia and an underlying neuromuscular disease called desminopathy. Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1946, she worked in the Office of the Vice President, Hubert Humphrey, from 1965 to 1968 as a legislative aide and graduated from George Washington University in 1968. She subsequently earned a law degree from Howard University School of Law in 1981, and a Masters of Library Science from University of Maryland in 1990. In the late 80s, she worked as a government contractor helping to develop patient advocacy and information services for the benefit of affected AIDS/HIV populations. In the 90s, she worked as a trademark examining attorney for the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Thereafter, until her retirement from federal service in 2003, she held various positions at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). While at NIH, she especially enjoyed working on behalf of Federal intramural scientists in technology transfer optimizing opportunities for successful collaborative research agreements and developing and commercializing breakthrough biomedical discoveries. In retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, following politics, and seeking the latest research on her neuromuscular disease, which she documented at a website she created and maintained called “The Desminopathy Reporter.” She will be dearly missed by her two children, Jordan (Michele) Pulaski and Samantha (Mark) Siegelman; five grandchildren, Joshua, Sarah, Zachary, Emma, and Matthew; her sister Camilla (Barry) Schlegel; her brother, Todd Phillips; and her niece and nephew. Family and friends may call on Thursday, January 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home, Silver Spring, MD. A celebration of her life will be held at Our Lady of Grace Church in Silver Spring, Maryland at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 13. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Rescue Alliance or to the Pet Connect Rescue.

Tuesday, January 10th, 2017

KOUTSOTHODOROS, Maria

MARIA KOUTSOTHODOROS (Age 100)
Affectionately known as Yiayia Maria, passed away in her home Friday, January 6, 2017 in Washington, DC. Maria was preceded in death by her late husband of 56 years, Andreas Koutsothodoros; parents, John and Katherine; brother, Kosta; sisters, Vassilki and Harichlia; and son-in-law, Paul Tzamaras. Maria is survived by her six children, Kyparissia Tzamaras, Theodora Panagoulias, Katerina Arvanitis, Gus Koutsothodoros, Athena Miller, and John Koutsothodoros; sons-in-law Dimitrios Panagoulias, John Arvanitis, and John Miller; daughter-in-law, Daphne Koutsothodoros; 10 grandchildren George Tzamaras (Irene), Andrew Tzamaras (Phyllis), Eleny Katsoudas (George), Helen Nixon (Adam), Bill Panagoulias (Haiying), Demetri Arvanitis (Nina), Georgia Paxos (Mihali), Alexandra Miller, Casey and Kari Koutsothodoros; 13 great-grandchildren Athena, Demetra, Vangeli, Kysia, Paulina, Andrew, Donna, Theodora, Kostas, Minas, Katerina, Margot and Mathew; nephews George (Savoula) and Christos (Lambrini) Zourzoukis; and nieces, Katina Kalantzis and Vicki Zourzoukis. Visitation will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. W., Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Tuesday, January 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th St. and Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC on Wednesday January 11, 2017 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Silver Spring, MD. An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting:

 

Tuesday, January 10th, 2017

HENSON, Lawrence Roderick

LAWRENCE RODERICK HENSON
(Age 80)
On Saturday, January 7, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Ann M. Henson; brother of Gerald (Genie) Henson, Buddy (Mary) Henson, Sharon (Mickey) Pitarra, and many loving extended relatives and friends. He was pre-deceased by his loving son, Donald and mother, Mabel Henson. Larry Henson served as a proud, dedicated member of the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, DC and retired as Sergeant after 23 1/2 years. Larry Henson enjoyed many seasons as a Washington Redskin fan and was happy that the Washington Nationals brought baseball back to DC. Memorial Service at Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 South Leisure World Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, January 13, at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030 or National Kidney Foundation , 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016.

 

Tuesday, January 10th, 2017

EISENHART, Ida Hozik

IDA HOZIK EISENHART (Age 95)
Of Silver Spring, MD passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017. Beloved wife of the late John Hozik, Sr. and the late Jack Eugene Eisenhart; and mother of John (Joan) Hozik, James (Barbara) Hozik and Richard (Jane Ann) Hozik. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and special people, Victa and Marie. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Charles, Baloz, Zoltan and Bert Toth. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, January 12, viewing from 12 p.m., until time of service at 1 p.m. Interment Colesville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Marvin Memorial United Methodist Church or to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

 

Tuesday, January 10th, 2017

STRACHAN, Frank L.

FRANK L. STRACHAN (Age 91)
On Sunday, January 08, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Lula Strachan; father of Melanie Strachan (David) Zimmerman and Paul (Liz)Strachan; grandfather of Lydia and Callie Strachan; brother of Bruce and the late William James and Robert Wallace Strachan. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Memorial First India United Methodist Church, 9226 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

 

Monday, January 9th, 2017

HYLTON, Jane D.

JANE D. HYLTON (Age 87)
On Sunday, January 08, 2017, of Wheaton, MD Beloved wife of the late James A. Hylton; mother of James F. (Christine) Hylton, Elizabeth A. (Greg) Staggers, Byron Andrew (Angela) Hylton and the late David C. Hylton; grandmother of Brian, Zachary, Nicholas, Anne, John, Michael, Kathlynn, Cheryl, David, Jane Nicole and Christopher; great-grandmother of Eliana Faith and Amelia Jane; and sister of Cornelia E. Matter, Anne E. Murphy and David E. and the late Wade E. Dunn. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, January 12, 2017, 10:30 a.m., where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.

 

Monday, January 9th, 2017

HARRIGAN, Helen “Suzie”

HELEN HARRIGAN “Susie” (Age 94)
On Saturday, January 7, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Daniel James Harrigan, Jr.; mother of Patrick (Maureen) Harrigan, Brian (Marjorie) Harrigan and Kathleen H. (Joe) Teter; grandmother of Mary Jo (Daniel), Christine, Lisa, Daniel, Margaret, Amelia, Michaela, Gabrielle, Aiden, Delia, and Katherine; and great-grandmother of Addy. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 from 10 to 11 a.m., where Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Dr. #100, Rockville, MD 20850.

 

Sunday, January 8th, 2017

TAYLOR, Sandra B.

SANDRA BETH TAYLOR (Age 56)

On Monday, December 26, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Douglas Taylor; mother of Joseph W. Brauksieck and step-mother of Daniel C. and Wesley R. Taylor. Sister of Sue Domes, Linda Pustejovsky and the late John Brauksieck. Also survived by nine nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, January 13, 2017, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial Service at Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 South Leisure World Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 10 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Le Moyne College, www.lemoyne.edu/give.

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Sunday, January 8th, 2017

McCAWLEY, Liliane E.

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LILIANE EMILIE McCAWLEY (Age 91)

On Wednesday, December 28, 2016, Liliane “Lilette” McCawley, of Fort Washington, MD due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Lilette is the beloved wife of the late Harrison B McCawley, Jr.; daughter of the late Demetrius and Claire Calothy; mother of Harrison B. (Rebecca) McCawley, III and Nicole (Timothy) Reidy; grandmother of Sarah Claire McCawley and Kristin Ann McCawley; and sister of Mireille (Alfredo) Stevani and the late Yvonne Habet. Graveside service and interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date, where she will be laid to rest with her husband who died in 2008. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association National Office, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or www.alz.org.

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