Archive for December, 2017

Tuesday, December 12th, 2017

FERREIRA, Michael J. “Mickey”

MICHAEL J. FERREIRA “Micky”
Of Silver Spring, MD, died June 17, 2017. He leaves his mother, Joan Ferreira of Palm Bay, FL; cousins, Cheryl Ann Rossi of Lake Mary, FL and Carol A. Brinkley of Newburn, NC. Micky was loved and admired by all for his knowledge and talents. Visitation from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. W, Silver Spring, MD. Mass, Wednesday, December 13, 2017, 8:45 a.m. at Fort Myer Old Post Chapel. Interment Arlington National Cemetery.

 


Monday, December 11th, 2017

THEOLOGOU, Nikolaos Miltiadis

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NIKOLAOS MILTIADIS THEOLOGOU

On Saturday, December 9, 2017, Nikolaos Miltiadis Theologou, beloved husband of Georgia N. Theologou; loving father of Miltiadis “Milt” Theologou; Grandfather of Nikolas and Zoe Theologou; Brother of George, Stelios, Dimitri and Haristoula passed away. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, December 12, 2017, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. (Trisagion Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 PM). Funeral Service will be held at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 701 Norwood Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 10:30 AM.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery following.


Monday, December 11th, 2017

RAYBURN, Dr. Carole A.

Rayburn, Carole
Dr. CAROLE A. RAYBURN (Age 79)
On Wednesday, December 6, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Rayburn. Sister of Carl F. Miller, Jr. Carole was a Psychologist, Researcher, including a recipient of the William C. Bier Research Award for Psychology of Religion Division, a Writer and fighter for women’s rights. She was past President of the Maryland Psychological Association and also a lover of animals including her four dogs. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, December 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral Service at Collins Funeral Home on Monday, December 18 at 11 a.m. Interment Clay, Kentucky at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery County SPCA, P.O. Box 637, Washington Grove, MD 20880.

 


Sunday, December 10th, 2017

SARWAL, Stephanie A.

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STEPHANIE ANN SARWAL (Age 45)

On Friday, December 8, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Amar Sarwal; daughter of Paul and Janice Schlau; mother of Job, Louis, Margaret, Hobbes, and Xavier Sarwal; sister of Karl Schlau. Relatives and friends may call at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday, December 12, from 4 to 7 p.m.; where the Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 13, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E.), 71 – O Street NW, Washington D.C. 20001.


Sunday, December 10th, 2017

FORMAL, Samuel Bernard

SAMUEL BERNARD FORMAL (Age 94)
On Sunday, November 19, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Rosamond A. Formal; father of Christopher (Debra), David (Carol) and James (Joanne) Formal; brother of the late Ruth Formal Wagner. Also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He enlisted in the Navy during World War II, and served at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He subsequently studied microbiology and immunology, and his career included work at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. A Memorial Service will be held at Maryland Hall in Montgomery Station Clubhouse at Riderwood Village, on Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Riderwood Village can be entered at the intersection of Clover Patch Drive and Gracefield Road in Silver Spring. RSVP to joformal@gmail.com by December 29 if you will be attending. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Riderwood Scholarship Fund, Attn: Philanthropy, Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20904, or to the LCI National Association at http://usslci.org/.

Sunday, December 10th, 2017

RONALD, Ruth R.

Ruth R. Ronald
(Age 94)
On Thursday, December 7, 2017, Ruth Ronald of Wheaton, MD, passed away peacefully at Friends House in Sandy Spring, MD. She was 94.
Ruth taught elementary school at St. Catherine Laboure in Wheaton and at Brookview Elementary and Stonegate Elementary in Silver Spring. She worked with many gifted and talented students until her retirement in 1989.
As an avid traveler, Ruth’s favorite trips included New Zealand, Poland, Russia, and Scandinavia. She was a voracious reader, conversant on topics ranging from Shakespeare to politics. She loved classical music, theater, social events, and her family. After she retired, Ruth was an active volunteer for Meals on Wheels and St. Catherine Laboure, and her generosity extended to family, friends, and many charitable organizations.
Ruth is survived by her daughters, Kathleen Appel (Tom) and Barbara McBride (Jim), her son, Lawrence Ronald (Chris), eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerome Brooks Ronald, Sr., her son, Jerome Brooks Ronald, Jr., her brothers Edwin, Robert, Andrew, and her sister, Virginia.
Relatives and friends may call at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, Tuesday, December 12, from 10 to 11 a.m., where the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Hillside Memorial, Minneapolis, MN.

Saturday, December 9th, 2017

MIKULLA, Dirk

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DIRK MIKULLA

Dirk Mikulla, of Silver Spring, Maryland, was called home to God on Thursday, December 7, 2017. He was born in Frankfurt, Germany on August 5, 1967. He moved to the United States in 2000. Dirk had a Master’s Degree in electrical engineering and computer science. He worked 30 years for Siemens.

Dirk married his first wife, Adriana Tschinkel, in 2000. After three and a half years of marriage she was diagnosed with cancer. He provided for her every need and carried her through her final months of life.  After her passing he used a picture she gave him from a hiking magazine to find the perfect location for her ashes. After a week he finally found the exact spot.

He took time off of work to mourn the loss of Adriana and traveled across the country to visit the places they had vacationed together. Three short months later he met Julie and it was love at first site. Julie and Dirk dated three years and married in 2007.  They celebrated 10 wonderful years of marriage in June of 2017.

Dirk had many hobbies and interests and became an expert at everything he pursued. He loved nature and tried to bring others closer to nature through hiking.  He found peace and comfort being outdoors.  His hobbies with Julie were hiking, biking, gaming and kayaking. He also loved music composition and Ham radio.  He enjoyed the comradery of his Ham radio friends and speaking German on the Sauerkraut net.  He was an expert billiards player, monopoly and rummy player as well as backgammon.  Few knew he could knit.  Coffee and Danish were always a pair; you couldn’t have one without the other. His witty humor brought laughter to the lives of those close to him.

He was a self-taught builder and home improvement expert.  He wasn’t afraid of tackling difficult solutions to any problem. This approach to problem-solving started at a young age when, as a child, he took apart his stereo and rebuilt it. He had a strong work ethic and determination. Work colleagues expressed that Dirk was a hard worker and someone who was great at fixing problems and finding solutions.

Dirk had a huge heart and practical sensibility. He gave good advice and counsel to solve problems by balancing what’s in a person’s heart and in their mind. He loved animals and thought dogs were the better humans. He enjoyed cooking German food for his American family. He spoke four languages and lived in Mexico for several years.  His favorite place to visit was the southwest of the United States.

Dirk is survived by his beloved wife Julie, her children Aaron and Mason (Michelle) Hvizda, and his dog, Trevor. He was a beloved and wonderful step-father to Julie’s children.

Dirk believed when nothing else was left, there’s only love.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Wednesday, December 13, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. On Thursday, December 14, viewing and eulogy will be from 10:30 to 11 am at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, 20832, where Funeral Mass will follow at 11 am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Church, in care of Anne Marie Prangley. Please indicate in memo line Honduras Medical Mission.

 


Saturday, December 9th, 2017

BODROGLIGETI, Andras J.E.

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Andras J. E. Bodrogligeti (Age 92)

On Wednesday, December 6, 2017, of Falls Church, VA.  Beloved husband of Elizabeth Szoszi Bodrogligeti; father of Andrew, Robert and the late John Bodrogligeti;  grandfather of Dorian, Ethan, Panna and Alma. Also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by two sisters – Erzsike and Nelli –  and two brothers – Rudolf and Janos. He served for 30 years as a beloved professor of Turkic Studies and served as the Chair of UCLA’s Near Eastern Languages and Cultures Department before founding the John D. Soper Central Asian Language Institute, also at UCLA. Awardee of the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship in 1985 in the field of Linguistics.  This followed a professorship at Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest and service as a translator for the Hungarian Foreign Ministry and Hungarian army. Author of a collection of linguistic books including an English translation of Sayf-i Sarayi’s “Gulistan Bi’t Turki” as well as language manuals for Uzbek, Tajik and Chagatay, he was fluent in 39 languages and dialects.  Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, December 13, 2017, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m.  Interment All Souls Cemetery, Germantown, MD.


Friday, December 8th, 2017

OFFICER, Michael G.

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MICHAEL GEORGE OFFICER (Age 52)

Suddenly on Monday, December 4, 2017, of Lanham, MD, originally of London, England.  Executive Director of Bethesda Cares, a nonprofit community outreach program for the homeless.  Beloved father of Nicholas Anthony, Korrie Celiene, Jillian Alexandra and Jordan Elizabeth; son of Septimus Augustus Officer and Valciana Warren Officer; twin brother of Gary Anthony Officer, and brother of David Brown and the late Celiene Marie Officer.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, December 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. Additional services and interment to follow in New York.

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Friday, December 8th, 2017

THORNTON, Phillip Michael

Phillip Thornton
Phillip Michael Thornton (Age 44)

On Monday, December 4, 2017, of Burtonsville, MD. Beloved father of Tyler Thornton; son of Debra and the late Mike Thornton; brother of Sandra (Carlos) Bueso and Nicolas (Mary)Thornton; grandson of Barbara Johns; nephew of Elizabeth Goddard; uncle of Carlee, Anthony, Savanna, and Brandon. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, December 12, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. where Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Interment Union Cemetery – Burtonsville, MD.


Friday, December 8th, 2017

RAYBURN, Dr. Carole A.

Rayburn, Carole

Dr. Carole A. Rayburn (Age 79)

On Wednesday, December 6, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Rayburn. Sister of Carl F. Miller, Jr. Carole was a Psychologist, Researcher, including a recipient of the William C. Bier Research Award for Psychology of Religion Division, a Writer and fighter for women’s rights. She was past President of the Maryland Psychological Association and also a lover of animals including her four dogs. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, December 17, from 2 to 4 PM. Funeral Service at Collins Funeral Home, on Monday, December 18, at 11 AM. Interment Clay, Kentucky at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery County SPCA, P.O. Box 637,Washington Grove, MD 20880.


Friday, December 8th, 2017

BATTAGLINI, Michael

MICHAEL BATTAGLINI (Age 87)

On Monday, December 4, 2017, of Arlington, VA.  Beloved father of Sandra B. McKenzie and Scott C. Battaglini; loving Grandfather of Anthony Lattanzio, Gabrielle Battaglini, Steven McKenzie and Kelly Sanzaro. Also survived by his longtime partner Sandra Borden. Brother of the late Raphael Battaglini and Ada B Fitzgerald.  Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Thursday, December 14, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside Service and Interment at  Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, December 15 at  2 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Friday, December 8th, 2017

CRUSSIAH, Alice

Alice Crussiah

 Alice Crussiah

With great sadness the family of Alice Crussiah announces her passing in her home on Tuesday, December 5, 2017.  She was born in Ernakulam, Kerala, India and was one of seven children to late Mr. K.I. Cherian and Mrs. Soshamma Cherian.  Alice is survived by her husband, Samuel, her daughters, Julia and Tania, her son-in-laws, Agi & Shyam, her grandson, Benjamin, her siblings, Ammini, Babychayan, Daisy, Joy, Mary, Susy and a multitude of other family members and dear friends. 

A viewing service will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 2-4pm at Collins Funeral Home in Silver Spring, MD.  The funeral service will be on Sunday, December 10, 2017 from 11am to 1pm at Spencerville SDA church in Silver Spring, MD. Burial to follow at George Washington Cemetery in Adelphi, MD.


Thursday, December 7th, 2017

LILLY, Henry Joseph “Hank”

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Henry Joseph Lilly
‘Hank” (Age 76)

On Tuesday, December 5, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Katherine “Bunny” Lilly; loving father of Alexa (Peter) Gilmore, Christine (Ty) McSwain, Greg (Yvonne) Lilly and Matthew Lilly. Grandpa Hankie to Lilly, Grace, Griff, Nat, Devan, Casey, Summer, Tate, Paige, Tess, Trinity and Hank. Brother of Liz (Danny) Berkery, Joe (Maureen) Lilly, Frank (Kitty) Lilly. Emmy Sylvester, Danny (Jackie) Lilly, Maggie (Charlie) Yetter and Martin (Sue) Lilly. Also survived by many friends and relatives. Visitation at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 5949 Western Ave. NW, Washington, DC, on Friday, December 15, from 9:30 to 11 AM, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Catholic Charities Foundation, Archdiocese of Washington, C/o Msgr. Enzler, 924 G Street N.W., Washington, DC 20001.

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Thursday, December 7th, 2017

CALUDIS, Joyce Ann

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JOYCE ANN CALUDIS (Age 75)
On Tuesday, December 5, 2017, of Rockville, MD. Loving sister of Catherine C. Chaconas and husband, Patrick; sister-in-law of, Carolyn Caludis (late husband, William); aunt of Angelique Margarites (Nick), Nick Chaconas (Jodi), Helen Campbell (Justin), Catherine Morrison (Dan), Michael and Effrocene Constantine. Also survived by many cousins and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th St. & Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC, on Saturday, December 9, 2017, from 10 to 11 a.m. with service at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 or to the Parkinson’s Foundation of the National Capital Area, 7700 Leesburg Pike, Suite 208, Falls Church, VA 22043.

 


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500 University Blvd. West
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Phone: 301.593.9500