Archive for June, 2009

BLAIR GORDON EWING, SR. (Age 75)

On Monday, June 29, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD.   Beloved husband of Martha K. Brockway;  father of Blair Gordon (Mary) Ewing, Jr. and Chatham Boyd (Anastasia Lakhtikova) Ewing;  grandfather of Nikolai James Ewing and Timothy Blair Ewing;  beloved of  his wife’s four sons and their families.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Funeral Service at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Rock Creek Parish, Rock Creek Ch. Rd. & Webster St. N.W., Washington, DC 20011, on  Monday, July  6, at 1:30 p.m.  Interment Rock Creek Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless, 600-B East Gude Dr., Rockville, MD 20850 (mcch.net);  St. Luke’s House, 6040 Southport Dr., N. Bethesda, MD 20814 (stlukeshouse.org);  Threshold Services, 1398 Lamberton Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902 (thresholdservices.org); or Montgomery County Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health, 1299 Lamberton Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20902 (mcfof.org)

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SHIRLEY L. CUDD

On Monday, June 29, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD.   Beloved wife of the late Madison L. Cudd; mother of Robert M. Cudd, Catherine J. Poland, and Kenneth N. and W. Gregory Cudd, and the late Marvin L. and Michael D. Cudd.  Also survived by 9 grandchildren, and their families, and 2 great-grandchildren.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 3-5 and 7-9 p.m., where service will be held, on  Tuesday, July  7, at 11 a .m.  Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

HARRY WARREN BEACH

WWII Army Veteran

On Sunday, June 28, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Beach; father of Rita Beach, Diane Hall and Paulette (Tommy) Tucker. Also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 3 to 5 p.m. where service will be held on Wednesday, July 1, at 1 p.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.

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MARY LOU WEEKS

On Sunday, June 28, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Henry Weeks; mother of Bruce (Nancy), Craig (Jeanne), and Kirk (Michelle) Weeks; grandmother of Stacy, Jason, Travis, Justin, Rachel, and Tyler. Also survived by 2 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, July 2, from 10 to 11 a.m. Where the funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc., Nat’l Capital Area, 11240 Waples Mill Rd., Suite 402, Fairfax, VA 22030.

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JUANITA HENNESSEY FRIDAY

On Saturday, June 27, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD.   Beloved wife of Charles E. Friday, Jr.; mother of Kathleen Marie Hennessey; sister of Margaret G. Russell.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, July  2, at 10 a.m. with viewing from 9:30-10 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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MARY H. TYRRELL

On Saturday, June 27, 2009, of Rockville, MD. Beloved mother of Mary Patricia Tyrrell and John Patrick Tyrrell (Patricia); grandmother of Dr. Megan Tyrrell Taylor (Glenn). Relatives and friends may call at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 4101 Norbeck Rd., Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, July 1, from 10:15 A.M. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M.. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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ANTOINETTE M. MCMORROW

On Saturday, June 27, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD.   Beloved daughter of the late John F. and Helen S. McMorrow; sister of John Francis McMorrow.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, July 1, at 10 a.m.  Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, Washington, DC.  Memorial contributions may be made to The ARC of Montgomery County, 11600 Nebel Street, Rockville, MD 20852 or Kennedy Institute, 801 Buchanan Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017.

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WILLIAM E. BROMLEY, JR. “Sam” (83)

On Thursday, June 25, 2009, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of the late Helen K. Bromley; father of Penny Garland, Bill Bromley, Robyn Connor, Terre Gates, Lisa (Vince) Naples, Bruce (Kelly) Bromley and Kristyn (Mike) Williams. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and  two great-grandsons. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD, on  Wednesday, July  1, at 10 A .M.  Graveside service at  Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 10 AM. Everyone attending please meet at the administrative building at 9:30 AM. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Catholic Charities of Washington, DC, 924 G St., N.W., Washington, DC 20001.

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JOSEPH C. KORDELLA

On Friday, June 26, 2009, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Claire F. Kordella; father of Joseph C. Kordella, Jr., Dana Blaise Kordella and Scott Clayton Kordella; grandfather of Daniel, Leslie, Bethany, Mitchell, Lee and Reed; great-grandfather of Sarah. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (valet parking), Tuesday, June 30 from 10 to 11 a.m., where service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul”s United Methodist Church, 10401 Armory Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895.

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YAOHAN CHU

On Friday, June 26, 2009, of Potomac, MD. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Wann Chu; father of Ed Chu; grandfather of Megan Lian Chu and Tracey Elizabeth Chu. Graveside service and interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, July 1, at 10:30 a.m.

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GEORGE HERCULES MEENA

On Friday, June 26, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Marina Meena; stepfather of Joel and Angela Hersh; grandfather of Matthew, Allison and Danielle. Funeral service at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 11 a.m. Interment Evergreen City Cemetery, Charlotte, NC. Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Montgomery County, 14645 Rothgeb Drive, Rockville, MD 20850.

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MARTHA BARBARA MUCCI

On Wednesday, June 24, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD.   Beloved wife of the late Michael A. Mucci; mother of Marilyn A. Woodall of Chesapeake, VA and Michael A. Mucci, Jr. of Brookeville, MD; grandmother of Christine W. Marscheider, Elizabeth W. Parker and Michael C. Mucci; great-grandmother of Matthew and Gabriella Marscheider; mother-in-law of M.A. “Woody” Woodall and Patricia McManus Mucci.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on  Monday, June 29, at 10:30 a .m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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ALEXANDRA  DIAMONDIS,  (Age 99)

On Tuesday, June 23, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD.   Beloved wife of the late John P. Diamondis;  mother of Maria Chomeau, Gail Ward, Peter Diamondis and Olga Diamondis.  Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking),  Thursday, July 2 from 2 to 4 p.m.  Funeral Service at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401, Friday, July 3 at 10 a.m.  Interment St. Demetrios Cemetery.

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ALEXANDER  HALAKO

On Tuesday, June 23, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of the late Joan Halako; father of Alexandra Paolucci, Mary Dunton, Iris Halako and Sandor Halako; grandfather of Caitlin Gagnon, Kristin Letle, Hayley Halako and Madelaine Dunton; great-grandfather of Aaron and Brooke Wood and Molly Gagnon; brother of Mary Casteel.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, June 29, at 10:30 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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KERRY DONALD WALKER (Age 48)

On Tuesday, June 23, 2009 of Smithsburg, MD. Beloved father of Eric and Stephanie; son of June Walker and the late Frederick Walker; brother of Mike, Bruce, Tom and Willy Walker. Also survived by his loving companion, Pam Koren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside Service and interment Parklawn Memorial Park, 12800 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, July 1 at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Shenandoah Mountain Rescue, Box 1241, Vienna, VA, 22183

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