Archive for June, 2017

Fr. Christopher (James) Reilly S.T. (Age 96)

On Thursday, June 22, 2017, of Hyattsville, MD at Sacred Heart Nursing Home. After serving in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1945, and earning the rank of Signalman First Class. He became a member of the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity. Fr. Christopher Professed in 1949 and was Ordained in 1955. He spent 50 years as a missionary in Puerto Rico before returning to the Washington, DC area. Relatives and friends may call at Father Judge Missionary Cenacle, 1733 Metzerott Road, Adelphi, MD, on Monday, June 26, 2017 from 10-11 am where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL at a later date.

GEORGE JAMES ZIBRAGOS (Age 48)

On Saturday, June 17, 2017, of  Rockville MD.  Beloved son of Anastasia and the late James Zibragos; father of Kyle Anthony and Joseph Luke Zibragos; husband of Dawn Zibragos; stepfather of Kayla and Brittni Lawrence;  brother of John (Tina ) Zibragos and Bobby Zibragos; uncle of Johnathon, Jamie (Amanda) and Justin Zibragos and Zachery and Brandon Izzo; great-uncle of Christian Zibragos.  Also survived by a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, June 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. Trisagion Prayer at 7:15 p.m.  Funeral Service at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church (Meeting at St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 15100 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD) on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 11 a.m.  Interment  Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church Building Fund, 701 Norwood Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905.

MARY ANN VEITH-ADKINS (Age 57)

On Monday, June 19, 2017, of Frederick, MD, originally of Chevy Chase, MD.  Beloved mother of Mary and Brittany Adkins; daughter of the late Anthony J. and Ann Marie Veith; sister of Tony (Tina), the late Mike (Merc), Pat, the late Ann Marie, Jimmy, Johnny (Debby), Theresa (Don) Montgomery, Billy (Lisa), Catherine (Joe) Whalen, Margaret (Mike) Maher, Danny, Barbara Cassidy, Bridget (Jamie) Wagner, Eileen (Steve) Hoefer, Susie (John) Lively and JoAnn (Ben) Hughes; also survived by loving companion, James Blank along with countless nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Duffy Center Chapel, 3630 Quesada Street, NW Washington, DC 20015, on Sunday, June 25, 2 to 5 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 5949 Western Ave. NW, Washington, DC on Monday, June 26, at 12 p.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorial contributions to Alexa’s Cancer Care Fund (checks made payable to JoAnn Veith-Hughes or Ben Hughes) c/o Wilson and Muir Bank, Attn: Susan Muir, 107 N. 3rd St., Bardstown, KY 40004.

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CHRISTOPHER PAUL LONGCOR (Age 47)

On Saturday, June 17, 2017, of Rockville MD. Beloved father of Carter Longcor; son of the late Sandra Haley and Charles C. Longcor, Jr.; brother of Caroline Albert, Cathleen Tinsley, Charles E., and Craig Longcor; uncle of Alexandra Tinsley, Nicholas and Lilly Albert, and Haley White; Christopher is also survived by his former wife Kimberly Epperly Longcor; Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking), Friday, June 23, from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Private Interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a fund set up for Christopher’s son Carter. The account is titled “Carter A. Longcor donations fund account” and contributions can be made at any Wells Fargo branch.

MARJORIE ANN WARD (Age 86)

On Sunday, June 18, 2017, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved wife of Thomas Vacchi and the late Hugh J. Ward; mother of Kathleen (Mike) Hines, Tom (Theresa), Steve (Beverly), Paul (Sharon) and Tim (Chris) Ward; and sister of Paul (Patricia), John and the late William C. McGarvey. Also survived by eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, June 20 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 1006 Larch Avenue, Takoma Park, MD, 20912 on Wednesday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Sorrows Church.

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ALICE KELLY (Age 105)

Alice (Oesch) Kelly, 105 years old (formerly from Merritt Island, FL), died on 06/17/2017 at the home of her daughter, Marilyn Kelly-Kearsley.  The oldest child of William W. and Elva (Garber) Oesch, she was born on October 24, 1911 in Garden City, Cass County, Missouri.  Her family moved to Bristol, Elkhart County, Indiana before her 3^rd birthday, where she graduated from Bristol High School in 1929.  She met her future husband, Charles Eugene Kelly, when they were students at Bluffton College (now University) in Bluffton, Ohio.  They were married shortly before they graduated in 1933.

Alice taught in elementary schools in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Florida.  After retirement, she continued working with elementary school students as a volunteer until she was in her 90’s.

Alice studied music at Bluffton and singing was one of her favorite past-times.  She was a member of the Brevard Light-Opera and the Brevard Chorale.  She traveled with the Chorale Society through Europe and the United Kingdom.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Herbert and Harold, husband Charles, sons Allen, Harold, and Charles and her daughters Mary and Kathleen.  She is survived by her sister Rosemary, son, Michael, and daughters Linda (Ellen), Marilyn (Eric), and Carolyn (Al), 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren.

A memorial service and burial will be in Lima, Ohio, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bluffton University 1 University Drive
Bluffton, Ohio 45817-2104, https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/42/donations/new?donation_type=general

CATHERINE CECELIA RODRIGUEZ (Age 93)

On Wednesday, June 14, 2017, of Canton, GA, formerly of Langley Park, MD. Beloved wife of the late Ludwig G. Rodriguez; mother of Raymond Rodriguez, Donald Rodriguez, Cecelia Rodriguez Ball, Gerard Rodriguez, and the late Joseph Rodriguez; sister of Eileen Hutchison and the late Bill Sullivan, Bud Sullivan, and Jack Sullivan; grandmother of Nicholas, Christine, Kellie, Jessica, Heather, Rachel, Derek, Drew, Robert, and the late Natalie Rodriguez; great-grandmother of Christian, Joseph, Alexis, Nate, Jackson, and Mia. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, June 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20903, Friday, June 23, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of her son Joseph to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.

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EDNA MORSE HAHN (Age 83)

On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife for 60 years of William H. Hahn; mother of Steven (Linda) and David (Cindy). Also survived by four grandchildren, Shawn, Sabrina, Lauren and Rachel. A Memorial Service will be held at the Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 S. Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD 20906 on Friday, June 23 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Carol Cecelia Mendoza (Age 69)

On Friday, June 16, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved daughter of the late Cecil and the late Mildred Mendoza;  loving sister of the late Keith Mendoza, Jacqueline Mendoza, Ian Mendoza, Debra Rodney, Dawn Millien and Beverly Jarrett;  sister-in-law of Carol Mendoza and Curtis Rodney;  aunt of  Gordon, Steven, Andrea and Alvin Mendoza, Chevay Jones, the late Caian Mendoza, Felixcia Blanchard, Caleb Mendoza, Debron Rodney and Iona Mendoza;  close friend of Vero Alexis Tracey and Carol Bandoo;  godmother of Enzo Bandoo.  Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, June 22 from 7 to 9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 805 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, June 23 at 10 a.m.  Interment  Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

REV.  GARY KENNETH JAVENS (Age 76)

Rev. Gary K. Javens, beloved husband, father, grandfather, pastor and friend, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Grace Evelyn (Cox) Javens, his two daughters and son-in-laws, Melanie and Calvin Matthews and Cheryl  and Tom Steinhice,  five grandchildren:  Andrew Steinhice and Caily Afualo; Sarah Steinhice Wilton, CJ and Katie Matthews; Rachel Steinhice; Joy and Ryker Dodge; and four great-grandchildren,  Thomas Matthews, Grace and Riley Wilton, and Lelea Steinhice, two brothers:  Bob and Roger Javens, two sisters and brother-in-laws:   Nancy and Jack Fenchel and Karen and Ed Speelman, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Gary was born on October 23, 1940 in Beaver Falls, PA to the late Kenneth Price Javens and Rachel Eleanor (Billman) Javens. He met the love of his life, Grace Evelyn Cox, in high school and they were married in 1959.  Gary worked in the steel mill of Babcock & Wilcox Co. for seven years, until he was called into the gospel ministry at the age of 27. In 1968, Gary, Grace and their two daughters moved to West Conshohocken, PA where he was the pastor of Balligomingo Baptist Church for six years while attending Eastern Baptist College and Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.  Upon graduation in 1974, he and his family moved to Silver Spring, Maryland where he served as pastor of Clifton Park Baptist Church for 31 years, until 2005. During this time, Pastor Javens was always available to his congregation. He remembered the name of everyone he met and was always ready to give a reason for the hope that was in him (1 Peter 3:15).  Many came to know the Lord because of his ministry. After retirement, he served for another two years as the interim pastor of Forest Heights Baptist Church.

Gary devoted his retirement years to spending time with Grace, enjoying time with his family, traveling, fishing, hunting, and golfing which he did until the day the Lord called him home.  Gary will be remembered as a joyful person, with a great love for his family and for sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.  He loved music, nature, playing games, meeting people, telling jokes, gardening, and working crossword puzzles.  His family and everyone who knew him will miss this extraordinary man who impacted their lives in many ways.

Services will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Clifton Park Baptist Church, 8818 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD  20903, Visitation from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and Celebration of Life Service at 11 a.m.

The burial will be in his hometown of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania on Saturday, June 24, 2017; visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. and a service will follow at 11 a.m.  A private burial for family members will be at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park in Rochester, PA.

ANGELA ROSE DiSTEFANO  (Age 106)

On Wednesday, June 14, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD, orginally of Bellaire, Ohio, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. DiStefano; mother of Betty Lou (Virgil W.) Wright and Gloria (Richard) Berher; grandmother of Michael (Cathy ) Wright, Mark (Marcia) Wright, Sr., Cami Berher, Stephanie Wright (Edward III) Corley, and Joey Berher; great-grandmother of Laurie Wright Digges, Carrie Wright Fox, Mark Wright, Jr., Angela Harris, Michael Corley, Andrew Wright, Nicholas Corley, and Stephen Corley; great-great-grandmother of Carter and Henry Digges, Annabelle and Avangeline Fox, Everleigh Corley, and Leah Wright.  Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, June 20, at 11 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or www.calverthospice.org.

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