Archive for July, 2017

Monday, July 17th, 2017

STRONG, Scott Andrew

SCOTT ANDREW STRONG
Scott Andrew Strong, of Silver Spring, Maryland, born August 8, 1963, passed away on July 13, 2017. Profoundly challenged by cerebral palsy, he nevertheless deeply enjoyed family, friends, music, and food. He had a sharp intelligence, sense of humor, and an infectious smile and laugh. Scott courageously faced his many challenges during the nearly 54 years of his life. He will be missed by friends at Chimes, Inc. and CHI Centers Inc., and especially by his devoted family who survive him: his mother Sharon Strong, his brothers and sisters-in-law Michael and Lauren, Greg and Karen, Ken and Cathy, numerous nephews and nieces, as well as extended family. He was preceded in death by his father Robert M. Strong. May Scott rest in peace.
Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, July 19, 2017, from 2 to 4 p.m. Services and interment are private. Memorial contributions may be made to CHI Centers Inc., 10501 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20903.

Monday, July 17th, 2017

GALLAGHER, Johanna Patricia

JOHANNA PATRICIA GALLAGHER (Age 55)
On Thursday, July 13, 2017, of Germantown, MD. Beloved daughter of Peggy LaRocca and John Gallagher; stepdaughter of the late Rocky LaRocca and Patricia Gallagher; sister of Matthew Gallagher; devoted companion of Glenn S. Bowery; stepsister of Julie Ward, Debbie Kaplan and Jeffrey Kaplan. Johanna retired from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission after 37 years of dedicated service. Relatives and friends may call at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck and Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, Wednesday, July 19 from 10 to 11 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017.

Sunday, July 16th, 2017

MILLIGAN, Josephine T.

Milligan, Josephine

Josephine T. Milligan

Josephine (Jo) Milligan (née McHugh) passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, 12 July 2017 surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of Edmund J. Milligan Jr.; loving mother of Joanne Bernier (Charles), Edmund III (Elizabeth), Katherine O’Brien (Vincent), David (Kelly), and Daniel (Judith); devoted grandmother of Charles, Brian, Matthew, Edmund, Kimberly, Mary, Jennifer, Meagan, Marissa, Aubrey, Gregory, Sean, and Erica; and dear sister of, the late: Gertrude Shaughnessy, Norine Jarrett, and John McHugh.  She is also survived by many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Named in honor of St. Joseph, she was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 19, 1930, the beloved daughter of the late John and Katherine (née Nickels) McHugh.  She grew up in West Philadelphia where she attended Most Blessed Sacrament Grade School and graduated from West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Girls in 1948.

When she was 15 years old she met her future husband Ed, and began a 72-year journey of complete devotion to her family and friends.  Her primary mission in life was providing a loving, caring, and nurturing environment for her husband, children and grandchildren.  She was without peer as a wife, mother, sister, friend, seamstress, poet, songwriter, cook, baker, and event organizer, and she lived for those moments when the family was together at the Jersey Shore, birthday celebrations, anniversaries, holidays and other special occasions.  She prepared the greatest Sunday roast beef dinners, a world-class potato salad, and the best Sloppy Joes ever.   She was a wonderful friend to all, the nicest person you would ever want to meet, and never uttered a cross word about anyone.

A staunch advocate of St. Anthony, Patron Saint of Lost Things, she made believers of us all in the power of positive thinking and never giving up.  She will be greatly missed by many but will continue on in our hearts as an inspiration forever.

A Memorial Mass will be held at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, July 22, at 11:00 am.  Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00.  Memorial contributions may be made to Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 1101 Main St, Darby, PA 19023.


Sunday, July 16th, 2017

FORD, Perkins

PERKINS FORD (Age 68)
Passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 8, 2017 of Silver Spring/Takoma Park, MD. Loving father of Clystie Marie Ford, Melissa Deneen Shipp (Maurice) and Megan Elizabeth Ford; brother of Wanda Balque, Ethel James, Mary Ford and Arthur Lee Ford, Jr. He is also survived by six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, other loving family and friends. Inurnment Service will be held at Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery – Cheltenham, 11301 Crane Highway, Cheltenham, MD on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 1:45 p.m.

Sunday, July 16th, 2017

MISCHOU, Faith Ann

FAITH ANN MISCHOU (Age 74)
Of Silver Spring, MD, entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Faith is survived by her beloved husband, Robert Mischou; herdaughter, Tina Pollnow and husband Cris of Fredericksburg, VA, her daughter, Candice Stong and husband, Russell of Northridge, CA, and her son, Richard Sean Vecchiarelli of Urbana, MD. Also survived by her grandchildren, Jami Pollnow Heath and husband, Will, Nicholas Pollnow, Russell John Stong IV, Sean Michael and Ryan Vecchiarelli; their mother, Amy, and Kyle, Lindsay and Ellia Mischou. Robert also has three sons, Ken, Jeff and Don Mischou. She was also blessed with many friends and extended family. Relatives and friends may call at St Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, July 22, from 10 to 11 am; where the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am. Interment private. There will be a luncheon following mass in the Msgr. Stricker room located directly under the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the MS Foundation, msfocus.org.

Saturday, July 15th, 2017

ASOMANI-LINDSEY, Cicley A.

ASONAMI

Cicley A. Lindsey-Asomani (Age 42)

On Friday, June 30, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved mother of Nicole Lindsey, Marcus lindsey, Nathan Ghartey, Kwame Ghartey, grandmother of Xavier Hepner, Kari lindsey, Joebari Lindsey loving  daughter of Kim Kargbo;  sister of 5, aunt of 10. Also survived by many loving family members and friends.   Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking), Sunday, July 16, from 3 to 5 pm, Where Prayers will be held during the calling hours at 4 pm.  Interment Private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Nicole J.Lindsey and Family. A repass will be held immediately following the services at 3814 Wildlife Lane, Burtonsville MD 20866.


Saturday, July 15th, 2017

FAMINU, Ronald Adebiyi


Faminu, Ron

Ronald A. Faminu

Ronald A. Faminu, was born on May 14, 1975 and passed away July 9, 2017.

Ronald was a resident of Silver Spring, Maryland at the time of passing.

Born on May 14, 1975 in Takoma Park, Maryland to Richard (deceased)  and Albertine Faminu of Nigeria and Antigua.  Ronald graduated from Takoma Academy in Takoma Park, Maryland and from the University of Maryland, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Ronald A. Faminu on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at the Takoma Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church – 6951 Carrol Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912. Viewing and visitation begins at 10:00am and the funeral service commences at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to the Go Fund Me account established in Ronald Faminu Funeral Fund – (gf.me/u/bdsi6a).


Friday, July 14th, 2017

THURSTON, Margaret Martt

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MARGARET MARTT THURSTON (Age 99)

On Friday, July 7, 2017, of Gaithersburg, MD, formerly of Wheaton, MD. Beloved wife of the late Paul A. Thurston; mother of Robert E.  (Delabian), Jean M. (Cynthia), George M. (Sally) and the late William P. (Julian). Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and many other loving family and friends. Service will be held on Saturday, July 29, 10 A.M. at Guild Chapel, Asbury Methodist Village, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (enter through gatehouse, 301 Odendhal Ave). Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to United Church of Christ of Seneca Valley, 13421 Clopper Rd, Germantown, MD 20874.

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Thursday, July 13th, 2017

McLESKEY, James Joseph

James Joseph McLeskey IIII obituary photo

JAMES JOSEPH McLESKEY III Age 77

Jim passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s disease on June 22, 2017.  He was born in Vicksburg MS, received his bachelor’s degree from Rice University in 1961 and his PhD in physical chemistry from Duke University in 1965.  After briefly serving in the army as a captain, he began a thirty-eight year career working for the US Army at Redstone Arsenal, the Coating and Chemical Laboratory, the Army Mobility Equipment Research & Development Command, the Army Materiel Command and the Army Research Laboratory, primarily involved in research relating to warfighting equipment and systems.  He was a movie buff, an avid gardener who grew award-winning cantaloupes and a devoted father who served his community as president of the orchestra parents association and a girls’ soccer coach.  He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sandra Weaver McLeskey, brother Frank McLeskey (Karma) and sister Kathy McLeskey (Richard Budell), daughters Mary Monahan (Brian), Dorothy Yeh (Edward), and Susan Kiefer (James), grandchildren Aileen Monahan, Erin Monahan, Claire Monahan, Kathleen Monahan, Connor Monahan, Timothy Yeh, Justine Yeh, Sarah Kiefer, and Mason Kiefer as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  A memorial service will be held on August 13, 2017 at 2PM in the Inter-faith Chapel, 3680 S. Leisure World Boulevard, Silver Spring MD 20906 with reception following.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made in his name to the Georgetown University Brain Bank, a research center that studies memory disorders. Contact information for the Brain Bank: Georgetown University Medical Center Office of Advancement, 3300 Whitehaven Street NW, Suite 4000, Attn: Kristina Madarang, Washington, DC 20007, online at https://neurology.georgetown.edu/research/georgetownbrainbank.  Alternatively, contributions could be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, 17th floor, Chicago, IL 60601-7633, online at https://www.alz.org/.

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Thursday, July 13th, 2017

MARKS, Aida

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AIDA MARKS (Age 81)

On Monday, July 3, 2017, of Washington, DC.  Beloved wife of  54 years to Ambassador Edward Marks, US Foreign Service (Ret.); daughter of the late Raffi & Gerselia Nercess of Tehran, Iran; sister of Vahe and Edwin Nercess, both residents of Florida.   Also survived by several nieces, nephews and extended family.  Aida grew up in Tehran and received her Baccalaureate from the Lycee Razi.  Meeting her future husband in Nairobi, Kenya, Aida became an active partner in a diplomatic career for almost four decades, in countries as far apart as Belgium, Sri Lanka, and Zambia. Upon returning permanently to Washington in the 1990s, after the Marks’ final assignment at the US Mission to the United Nations in New York, she became a Volunteer at the White House and a real estate agent with the Georgetown office of Long and Foster. She was an active member of her Soorp Khatch Church community. Interment on July 18, 2017 Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1712 S Glendale Ave., Glendale, CA 91205. A memorial service will be held on August 20, 2017 at Soorp Khatch Armenian Apostolic Church, 4906 Flint Dr, Bethesda, MD 20816 where contributions may be made in lieu of flowers.

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Wednesday, July 12th, 2017

JAQUISH, Nancy Elizabeth

NANCY ELIZABETH JAQUISH
(Age 59)
Training Assistant, United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
On Tuesday, June 27, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Brian Powers; sister of Barbara Jaquish, Stephanie Porter, Laurel Shellenberg, Charles Jaquish, Michael Jaquish, Thomas Jaquish, Richard Jaquish and David Jaquish. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, July 15, from 12:30 to 1 p.m., where the Memorial Service will follow at 1 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to K9 Lifesavers, 259 Thorny Point Rd, Stafford, VA 22554.

 


Wednesday, July 12th, 2017

BELL, Doris M.

DORIS M. BELL (Age 93)
On, Monday, July 10, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved daughter of the late William T. and the late Margaret D. Bell; loving twin sister of Dorothy M. Bell; aunt of James M. (Debra) Whittaker, William T. Bell III, Mary (James) Eastman, Michael (Kathleen) Bell and the late Kathleen (Donald) Groves. Also survived by great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, July 13 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 14 at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

 


Tuesday, July 11th, 2017

DEILY, Rosemary H.

ROSEMARY H. DEILY
Of Silver Spring, Maryland, died peacefully on July 8, 2017. She was born on October 17, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Joseph and Mary Hottinger. After graduating from St. Hubert’s High School in Philadelphia, she completed nursing studies at the Hahnemann Hospital Training School for Nurses, also in Philadelphia, where she graduated No. 1 in her class. After working as a hospital operating room nurse, she moved to Washington, DC to work as Registered Nurse for the Federal Bureau of Investigation where she met Special Agent Richard J. Deily. Rosemary and Dick were married in 1952, and their love for and dedication to each other never did waiver.
Longtime parishioners of St. Camillus and then Resurrection Catholic Churches, both located in Silver Spring, MD, Rosemary and Dick raised five children. She was always cheerful and outgoing, interested in learning about other’s lives, and she had an infectious smile that gained her friends everywhere she went. She will be greatly missed.
Rosemary is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Dick Deily; son, Hank Deily (Colleen) of North Potomac, Maryland; daughter, Mary Beth Deily of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; daughter, Terri Deily Geck (Duane) of San Rafael, California; son, John Deily (Karolyn) of Washington, DC; and daughter, Barbara Deily Gauthier (Rich) of Great Falls, Virginia; 11 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and a grandson-in-law.
Viewing will be held at the Chapel in the Riderwood Retirement Community, 3140 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904 on Thursday, July 13 from 10 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. A reception at Riderwood will follow.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Riderwood Benevolent Care Fund, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.

Sunday, July 9th, 2017

MURPHY, Joan W.

JOAN WELCH MURPHY (Age 81)

On Tuesday, July 4, 2017 of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Walter J. Murphy, Jr.; mother of Kevin (Mary), Christopher (Elspeth), Brendan (Gail) and Colin (Traci) Murphy; grandmother of Delia, Owen, Patrick, Ian, Keira, Mallory, Brian, and Finn; sister of Rosemary Fuller. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD on Thursday, July 13 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School. Born in Washington, DC, Joan graduated from Blessed Sacrament Elementary School in Chevy Chase, DC and from Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School. She received her BA degree from Marymount College in Tarrytown, NY. In 1958, she married Walter and they began married life in Bethesda, MD and then moved to Rockville, MD, raising their four sons. Joan was an active member of Holy Cross parish and The Christ Child Society. She held a variety of jobs in medical offices and at the Georgetown Preparatory School library. She enjoyed golf and travel, and had many life-long friends. Joan loved to spend time with family and hosted many happy gatherings. All who knew her will miss her warm heart and gracious presence.

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Sunday, July 9th, 2017

NUTT, Helen E.

HELEN E. NUTT (Age 91)

Peacefully on June 26, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Helen was the beloved wife of the late James Nutt and loving mother of the late Randy Nutt. She is survived by her cherished daughter, Nancy Nutt; sister Ruth Ann Taylor and niece Lori Kopczyk. Helen was a lifelong member of the Christian Church – Disciples of Christ, and of the Aspen Hill Christian Church. Services private. Those wishing to make a memorial gift in Helen’s name are asked to donate to the Aspen Hill Christian Church, 13501 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20906.

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500 University Blvd. West
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Phone: 301.593.9500