Archive for June, 2016

Marie Yokland St. Louis Martinez (Age 77)

On Monday, June 27, 2016, of Rockville, MD.  Beloved daughter of Estelita “Titi”;  sister of Patrick (Jackie) and the late Janet;  mother of Marie (Jenny), Juan David and Francisco; grandmother of David and Domingo;  aunt of Maria Eugenia, Gavin and Nigel.  Also survived by all of  the people she has adopted through the years, across many countries.  Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, June 30 from 7 to 9 p.m.  Interment private.

HARRY WILFRED REILLY (Age 96)

On Monday, June 27, 2016, of Laytonsville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Rosalie A. Reilly; father of Erin R. Reilly (Stephen Gunnulfsen); brother of Jean (Patrick) Treacy. Also survived by his nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking), Thursday, June 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD 20832 on Friday, July 1, at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West Catholic Prep High School, 4501 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19139.

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LENEY LOUISE HOLOHAN (Age 80)

On Sunday, June 26, 2016, of White Plains, NY. Beloved wife of the late Martin James Holohan; mother of David W Barringer (Mary Ellen), Robert Barringer (Anneliese), Theresa Morrison (Kim) and Charles Barringer; grandmother of Joseph Morrison, Anna Kight, Barbara Morrison, Cris Barringer and Thomas Barringer; great-grandmother of Brett Kight, Emily Kight, Noah Brown, Jacob Brown, Valerie Brown, Kaidin Beckwith and Josie Beckwith. Relatives and friends may call at St. Bernadette”s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, June 30, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, DC. Memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of the National Capital Area Council, 9190 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814 or US Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004.

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To Thi Huyen Nga (Age 73)

On Monday, June 27, 2016, of Washington, DC.  Beloved wife of Nguyen Van Tro; loving mother of Nguyen Huong Huyen Trinh (Chau Van Khoa), Nguyen Dinh Thai (Nguyen Tuyet Tran), Nguyen Huong Huyen Tran (Vo Hoang Phi) and Nguyen Huong Huyen Tram (Le Thuong Duc); grandmother of Chau Quoc Anh Thi, Chau Quoc Anh Tho, Chau Quoc Viet Anh, Nguyen Ivy, Vo Hoang Yen Phung, Vo Ngoc Nam Chi, Vo Hoang Phuc, Le Catherine and Le Jenny.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking) Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held (Date and Time Pending).

RUTH VERONICA FARRELL (Age 92)

On Thursday, June 23, 2016 of Rockville, MD, Ruth Farrell, wife, mother, granny and dear friend to all passed away peacefully due to an aging heart. She was born July 22, 1923 in Fall River, Massachusetts to John and Ida Fitzgerald. She married her long-time childhood friend, Joseph Farrell, in April of 1947 who preceded her in death in 2007. While a New Englander at heart, Ruth adopted all things Washington DC, after moving here with her husband in 1948 making this her home for 68 years.

She loved reading, sports, travel and knitting. She held tight to her independence and self-reliance and led with kindness and love. But Ruth”s real and abiding passions were her family and friends. Ruth instilled in her children a strong work ethic and moral compass, a commitment to family and friends, and the power of a smile.

Ruth is survived by her son and wife, Joseph and Cris; and her daughter and husband, Kathleen and Robert; grandchildren, Michael Farrell, Steve Farrell, Julie Farrell Parker, Christopher Tynan and Patrick Tynan; plus 10 great-grandchildren and her sister-in-law, Gertrude Deda. All of whom she loved and touched deeply.

Please help us celebrate her life Wednesday evening June 29, 2016 between 7 to 9 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD. A Graveside Service and Interment will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD.

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Virginia Lee Burch (Age 89)

On Sunday, June 26, 2016, of Olney, MD. Beloved wife of the late John K. Burch, Sr.; mother of John Kenneth, Jr., James Edward and Robert Michael Burch and Janet Marie Yankanich; sister of Pat Hugler, Marty Peifer and the late Chuck Kiger and Jean Thompson; grandmother of Katie, Amanda, Sara, Michael, Matthew and the late Ryan; great-grandmother of Aleida and Opal. Relatives and friends may call at St. Peter”s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Friday, July 1, from 10 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel, High School, Advancement Office, 17301 Old Vic Boulevard, Olney, MD 20832.

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Kelley Katherine O’Connor

Kelley Katherine O’Connor, age 28, of Bethesda, Maryland passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016.  Kelley was born on January 21, 1988, the daughter of Helene Najar Walker and Michael Scott O’Connor.  Kelley graduated from Walt Whitman High School and was loved by family and friends for her caring ways and beautiful laughter.  She is survived by five siblings, Caitlyn, Justin, Maggie, Luke and Rex, and by her stepfather, William L. Walker and stepmother, Susan O’Connor. Kelley also leaves her maternal grandmother, Bernadette Najar of Bethesda, and her paternal grandfather, William J. O’Connor of Washington DC, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20901 on Thursday, June 30, at 12 Noon and followed by a Celebration of Her Life at 1 PM.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers please consider a donation to this local Montgomery County Non-Profit Organization, in Memory of Kelley. Checks can be made out to “Heroin Action Coalition” and either brought to the service (we will have a basket) or mailed directly to them at:

The Heroin Action Coalition

3300 Lowell Lane

Ijamsville, MD 21754

They will in turn mail you a receipt with tax id for your donation.  We thank you in advance for your support.

Bobbie Belle Kefauver

On Wednesday, June 22, 2016, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Lewis F. Kefauver; mother of Linda (Richard) Watson and DeeDee (Ron) Rinaldo; Grandma of Richy, Robby and Melisa. Also survived by nine great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD on Wednesday, June 29, from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , Montgomery County Unit, 801 Roeder Road, Suite 800, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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Phyllis Anne Mulligan (Age 85)

Passed away Friday, June 24, 2016. Born on Valentine’s Day on Long Island, NY in 1931 to Frederick and Eleanor Menke. She graduated from Adelphi University in 1952, where she met her husband, Richard. They married on May 6, 1956, moving to Iowa, Texas, and finally settling here in Maryland. Phyllis worked for 12 years for Maryland – Social Services. She served as a dedicated Smithsonian docent upon retirement. She is survived by her loving husband, Dick; son Matt and wife Barbara and grandsons, Matthew and Daniel; daughter, Leslie; and son, Rick and wife Edna Armendariz and granddaughter, Alexandra. Phyllis was kind and caring, with a warm, nurturing nature. An avid bridge player, she also loved to write, especially about her global travels. As a talented artist, she created unique ceramic pieces for grandchildren. She was the heart of her family. Visitation will be held Friday, July 1, 7 to 9 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd West, Silver Spring, MD. Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 11:30 a.m.

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DOMINICA A. BEAUDET (Age 91)

On Friday, June 24, 2016, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved wife of Raymond A. Beaudet; mother of Raymond J. and John S. Beaudet; sister of John Frisina and the late Viola Pusateri. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, June 28, 2016, from 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside Service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 10:30 am.

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Giovanni Iosue (Age 93)

On Thursday, June 23, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Antonietta Iosue; father of Nicetta (Jim) Lopes, Menina (Juan) Reyes, Andreina Iosue and Joseph (Catherine) Iosue; also survived by 12 grandchildren and 8 great -grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, June 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, 2nd Floor, Bethesda, MD 20814.

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Aniefiok “Arnie” Akpan (Age 55)

On Saturday, May 28, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Eleanor Milligan Akpan; son of Ekaete and the late David Akpan; father of Paris, Alex and Brendan; stepfather of Tiffany, Todd, Andre and Alexxa; brother of Grace Inyang; grandfather of Alexander Robinson. Arnie was a licensed psychotherapist and the owner of PBA Associates in Baltimore City, MD and served the mental health community for many years. He was truly loved by his clients. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, June 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 pm.; where the Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 27, at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park, Rockville, MD.

NANCY CHRISTINE SZASZ (Age 67)

On Sunday June 19th, of Columbia, MD.  Beloved wife of John R. Szasz; loving mother of Carl Parker and his wife Martina; devoted grandmother of Jackson and Marielle Parker; daughter of the late Wilbur B. and Mary V. Parker;  sister of Julia Lyman and Dick and Jim Parker;  sister-in-law of Debby Szasz.  Also survived by nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends may call at Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4200 Ammendale Road, Beltsville, MD, Monday June 27th  from 10:30  to 11 a.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m.  Interment Parklawn Memorial Park following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Gilchrist Hospice Care.  www.gilchristhospice.org