Archive for April, 2017

On Saturday, April 1, 2017, of North Potomac, MD. Beloved mother of Donna Smith, Theresa Ross and Kim Santana; and sister of Hugh, Russell and Barry Williams. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Monday, April 10, 2017 at 12 noon, where a Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment St. John’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

On Wednesday, March 29, 2017, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved son of the late Lucille Poirier and Zachary Joseph Balian, Sr.; cousin of Jason Lewis, Grace Lewis, Phillip Lewis, John Dicksa and Carol Litterell. Jay was a simple genuine person who loved making films with friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday , April 7, 2017 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

On Sunday, March 26, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD and formerly of Severna Park, MD. Beloved wife of Donald Myers; mother of Douglas Myers, Linda (Steve) Dowling, Craig (Karen) Myers, James Bradley (Angela) Myers, and Alan (Marylou) Myers; grandmother of Melissa, Stephen, Jr., Rebecca, Rae, Melinda, Jack, Tyler, Danielle. Also survived by three great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her granddaughter Lauren Elizabeth Tyler and sister Mary Jane Flather. Memorial Service at the Chapel at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Reception to follow at Riderwood Village, Montgomery Station, 3120 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the Benevolent Care Fund, Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20904.

David S. Croyder died peacefully on March 23, 2017 after a brief stay in the hospital. David Croyder was born in Summit, NJ on August 29, 1928. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Washington & Lee University in 1950 with a B.A. in Economics and History. He graduated Salutatorian from Harvard Business School in 1954. Between 1954-1964 he was Vice President and General Manager of Riverton, Lime and Stone Company in Front Royal, VA. Between 1964-1971 David was President of Croyder Irvin and Company, builder and developer in the Washington, DC area. American Cyanamid purchased Croyder Irvin in 1971. He was President of CIH Properties from 1974-1995, and Director from 1995-Present. He was Director of CI/Mitchell and Best Company from 1976-1991, and Director of Riverton Corporation/RIC from 1981-2002.

David was a conservationist and community leader in his summer home, Cragsmoor, NY, for many years. His leadership was critical in preserving two unique wild areas for the mountaintop, Bear Hill and Sam’s Point. One property he saved from development, the other from wind turbines. He is survived by his wife, Selina, a daughter, AnnAdele and two stepsons, Ebenezer and Christopher. He is also survived by his first wife, Elinore Brown and four daughters, Leslie, Amy, Hattie and Polly, and daughter-in-law Antoinette, and eight grandchildren. He is survived also by his sister, Mary Page Diehl. He joins his beloved son, David Wentworth who died in 2009, his brother Carl, and his parents Dorothy Grammer and Harry Croyder.

Gather to celebrate David S. Croyder’s life and legacy on April 8, 10 a.m., Church of Christ at Manor Woods, 5300 Norbeck Road, Rockville, MD 20853.

On Wednesday, March 29, 2017, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Charlie Santos; mother of Richard K. Carter, T. Michelle Ford, and Shella N. Carter; grandmother of Charlie Carter and Jake Ford; sister of Joseph V. Gough III, Pamela A. Clark, Loraine A. Gough and the late Kathleen Owens. Also survived by several beloved nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends. Memorial Service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 on Friday, April 7, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, Potomac Valley Nursing & Wellness Center, or the Alzheimer’s Association , National Capital Area Chapter.

On Thursday March 30, 2017 of Silver Spring, Maryland. Beloved father of Monica and Joe; brother of Bill and Larry. Also survived by three grandchildren. Joe was a computer scientist for the US space program from Mercury through the space shuttle. He was an avid bridge player and was active in community service. Services and interment private.

On Wednesday, March 29, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband for 62 years of Mary Ann Rozanski; father of Charles (Victoria), Peter (Pamela), Victoria, and Robert (Mary). Also survived by 15 grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Raymond received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at Rutgers University and was an Army WW II Veteran. Relatives and friends may call at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave and Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, Monday, April 3, 2017, from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.