Archive for November, 2017

Thursday, November 16th, 2017

HEWITT, JR., Thomas R.

THOMAS ROBERT HEWITT, JR.
“Bobby” (Age 69)
On Monday, November 13, 2017, of Adelphi, MD. Beloved son of Thomas Robert “Bob” Hewitt, Sr. and the late Audrey B. Hewitt; brother of William “Craig” Hewitt; brother-in-law of Donna Hewitt; uncle of Megan Hewitt and William Robert “Bobby” Hewitt. Also survived by many cousins and close family. Funeral Service at Oakdale Emory United Methodist Church, 3425 Emory Church Rd, Olney, MD 20832 on Friday, November 17 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Oakdale Emory UMC at the above address.

 


Thursday, November 16th, 2017

BECKER, Stella Marie

STELLA MARIE BECKER (Age 91)
On Monday, November 13, 2017, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Julius Becker; mother of Kevin Becker, Paul (Pat) Becker, Chris Becker, Moira (Chris) Mayhew, Beth Becker, Susan (Erik) Olson, and the late Jay, Tim and George Becker; mother-in-law of Grace Becker; grandmother of Julian Becker, Joseph Becker, Erin Mayhew, Tia Becker, George Becker, Jack Olson, and Sarah Olson. Relatives and friends may call at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, Friday, November 17, from 2 to 4 pm. and 7 to 9 p.m.; where the Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, November 18, at 10 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to S.O.M.E., 71-O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001

 


Wednesday, November 15th, 2017

PEREZ, Berta Maria Luisa

Berta Perez

Berta Maria Luisa Perez (Age 95)

On Monday, November 13, 2017, of Rockville, MD.  Beloved daughter of the late Angel Maria Perez and the late Maria Luisa Baquedano; sister of the late Pablo Perez Baquedano; aunt of Maria Randle, Marta Pauly, Pablo Perez, Xavier Perez, Maria de Lourdes Raiford and the late Silvia Menendez.  Also survived by cousins, great nieces and nephews and their families.  Relatives and friends may call at St. Raphael’s Church, Falls Road at Dunster Road, Rockville, MD, Monday, November 20, 2017, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.  Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Raphael House, 1515 Dunster Road, Rockville, MD 20854.


Tuesday, November 14th, 2017

SUMMERLIN, Carolyn W.

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CAROLYN W. SUMMERLIN (Age 74)

On Monday, November 13, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD.  Wife of the late Douglas Summerlin and loving companion of the late John Waldron; beloved mother of Steven Summerlin, Robert Summerlin, Craig Summerlin and the late Douglas Summerlin, Jr.; grandmother of Amanda, Gabrielle, Casey, LeeAnn, Douglas, Lauren, Richard, Jack, and JT.   Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. where funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 16 at 11 a.m.  Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.


Tuesday, November 14th, 2017

PHILLIPS, Donald Joseph

DONALD JOSEPH PHILLIPS (Age 79)

On Saturday, November 11, 2017, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of the late Amelia “May” Phillips; father of Deidre Parris (David), Sean Phillips, and Eilis Power (Darrin); brother of Gerald (Nancy), John (Bernadette), and George (Trudy) Phillips; grandfather of George, Monica, Veronica, Jackie, Colleen, and Amelia.  He is also survived by other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking), Tuesday, November 21, from 2  to 4 pm and 7 to 9  pm.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20902 on Wednesday, November 22, at 11 am.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Sisters Foundation for Elder Care & Retirement, Immaculate Heart of Mary Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509. www.sistersofihm.org

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Tuesday, November 14th, 2017

OAKES, David “Davey” Edward

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DAVID “DAVEY” EDWARD OAKES

Passed away suddenly at his home in Chevy Chase, MD on November 6, 2017. He is survived by his parents, David and Nancy Oakes, his brother, Kevin and family and friends near and far. A graduate of Rockville HS, Davey attended Salisbury University where he studied political science and economics; he was employed by Carahsoft Technology Corporation of Reston, VA. Davey loved discussing politics and current events. Throughout his life he enjoyed baseball, snowboarding, fantasy football and summers on the Outer Banks with friends and family.  A celebration of Davey’s life will take place Saturday, November 25 from 2 to 4 pm at Glenview Mansion, 603 Edmonston Dr., Rockville, MD 20851.  Memorial donations may be made to: www.projectgiveback.org.

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Tuesday, November 14th, 2017

STOLL, John J. “Jack”

JOHN J. STOLL “JACK” (Age 94 )

On Monday, November 13, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of the late Mary Lorraine Stoll; father of Richard (Donna) Stoll and Catherine (Sandy) Spector; grandfather of Kristen Stoll; and brother of Peggy Muller.  Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, 20904, Saturday, November 18 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.  Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John’s name to Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org.


Sunday, November 12th, 2017

MOWELL, Marielaine Elizabeth

MARIELAINE ELIZABETH MOWELL 
(Age 77)
On Thursday, November 9, 2017, of Boyds, formerly of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Herman E. Mowell; mother of Daryl E. and wife Heather Mowell, and Bryan C. and wife Melissa Mowell; grandmother of Sierra, Mackenzie, Tyler and Dylan; sister of Jeanette. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 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 Thursday, November 16, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 7500 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770 or www.cancer.org.

Sunday, November 12th, 2017

ALLISON, David Edward

DAVID EDWARD ALLISON (Age 64)
Suddenly on Thursday, October 19, 2017, of Mount Airy, MD. He is survived by his dear friend Barbara Mulligan, his mother Kay Allison, and his siblings Nancy Ryan (Mark), Mickey Allison (Kelly Long), Mary Wiles (Thomas), and Bobby Allison. We will gather to remember David on Saturday, December 2, from 12 to 2 p.m. at The Mt. Airy Inn, 1401 S. Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771

Sunday, November 12th, 2017

BEATTIE , Eleanor Jane McGavin

ELEANOR JANE McGAVIN BEATTIE
On Friday, November 10, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Edward James Beattie, Sr.; loving mother of Christopher Beattie, Edward Beattie, Jr., Roseanne Beattie O’Konski and Gregory (Rosana Madrigal D’Beattie) Beattie; devoted grandmother of Katherine and Alex O’Konski. Relatives and friends may call at St. Patrick’s Church, 4101 Norbeck Road, Rockville, MD, Friday, November 17 from 10 to 11 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Saturday, November 11th, 2017

O’BRIEN, Gary L.

Gary Lloyd O’Brien (Age 64)

On Friday, November 10, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of Jacqueline A. and the late Robert L. O’Brien; brother of Kevin E. O’Brien. Also survived by many relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, November 16, 2017, from 7 to 9 pm where Funeral Service on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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Friday, November 10th, 2017

MCNEALY, Hugh E.

Hugh E. McNealy (Age 86)

On Thursday, November 9, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Alice McNealy; father of Suzanne Abell, Hugh Edward McNealy III, Julia McNelly, her husband Brad McNelly, and the late little Alice McNealy; grandfather of LisaMarie Campbell, her husband Patrick Campbell, Richard Bradley McNelly, Jr., and Christopher Aaron McNelly; brother of June Wilks, and the late Roger McNealy. Other family members include Kelly Raygor and Roger Roberts.

Hugh E. McNealy, began working for the Leisure World Corporation in 1978 as an electrician and shortly thereafter was promoted to Service Manager. Mr. McNealy served in this capacity until his promotion to his current position of Director of the Physical Properties Department.

Mr. McNealy served in the Navy from 1951 to 1955, in the “Service Squandron 2”, with home port in Norfolk, Virginia and assignments to Iceland, Scotland, France, Norway, the Caribbean, Cuba, Panama and Canada.

Licensed as an electrician in Washington, DC in 1950, and working in the HVAC trade since 1949, Mr. McNealy currently holds an active Master’s License in Washington DC and Montgomery County in his trade.

The honor of Installer of the Year, Nationwide for Sears was bestowed upon Mr. McNealy in 1972.

Mr. McNealy has been a member of International Association of Electrical Inspectors, a member of the Electrical Construction and Maintenance Evaluation Panel, a member of the National Fire Protection Association and attended Carrier Heat Pump School for certification in 1983.

Mr. McNealy lived in Silver Spring, Forest Glen area since 1941. He and his wife, who was employed by the Montgomery County Board of Education, enjoyed traveling in their spare time.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, November 18, 2017, from 10 to 11 am where Funeral Service will be held at 11 am. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.


Friday, November 10th, 2017

WEISKOPF, Marie E.

Marie E. Weiskopf “Dolly” (Age 95)
On Monday, November 6, 2017, of Ellicott City, MD, formerly of Frederick, MD. Beloved wife of the late John Jacob Weiskopf; mother of John M. (Judy) Weiskopf, James P. (Elaine) Weiskopf and Donna Marie (Donald) Whitehead; grandmother of Caitlin, the late Sebastian, Colin, Casey, Katherine, Holly and Jack; sister of William “Buzzy” and Jerry Wallmark. Predeceased by siblings, Arthur, Ralph, Jean, Joyce, Freddie, Mabel Ann and Donald. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Monday, November 13, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, November 14 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to SPCA.

 


Thursday, November 9th, 2017

GAGNON, John Alfred

John Alfred Gagnon
Born February 15, 1924.  Passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at his home in  Bethesda, MD.  Beloved husband of Kathleen Sheila Gagnon;  father of the late John (Cindy), Joseph, Mary, James (Mary), Charles (Ellen), Matthew (Carolyn), David (Jody), Daniel (Amy) and Timothy (Fabiola) Gagnon; grandfather of Melissa, Kyle, Kaelea, Abigail, Jacob, Britton, Andrew, Peter, Michael, Kathleen Ellen, Christina, Gwenyth, Adeline, Caitlin, Annabelle, John Patrick, Connor James, Madeline Susan, Julia Kathleen, Savannah, Mary, Luke, Grace, Samuel, Anne Marie, Henry Aaron, John Paul, Theodore Williams, Levi, Patrick, Clare, Josephine Ruth, Isabella and Valentina; great-grandfather of Madison and Matthew; brother of Rita Roszel and Ann Malloy.  Relatives and friends may call at  Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD, on Monday, November 13, from 10 to 11 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.  Interment private.

Thursday, November 9th, 2017

SPARACINO, Joseph Andrew

JOSEPH ANDREW SPARACINO (Age 87)
On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Frances Sparacino; father of Andrea (Glen) McElravy, Frances (Michael) VanBrocklin, Nancy (Scott) Bell, Maria (Christopher) Warner. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Bernadette Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, November 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, November 11, from 9 to 10 a.m., where the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Washington, DC on Monday, November 13, at 10 a.m.

 


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500 University Blvd. West
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Phone: 301.593.9500