Archive for February, 2018

R. Michael McCullough

Of Bethesda, MD passed away on February 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by his wife and children. Mike was the beloved husband of 55 years of Frances (nee Kelly); loving father of Jeanne McCullough, Michael McCullough (Helen); Colleen Laughlin (Joseph); Brian McCullough; Kathleen Bullock (Albert); Christopher McCullough; Brendan McCullough (Leigh); brother of Jeanne Zabel (the late Victor), Vincent McCullough (Catherine) and Edward McCullough; brother in law of Kathleen Baldwin (Richard); and son to the late Jerome and Sara (nee Fitzsimmons) McCullough; grandfather “Pops” of Paige Alvarez, Briana Alvarez, Trey Alvarez; Matthew McCullough; Connor Laughlin, Meaghan Laughlin, Patrick Laughlin, Ryan Laughlin, Joseph Laughlin; Albert Bullock, Seamus Bullock; Molly McCullough and Andrew McCullough.  Mike is also survived by three nephews and two nieces.

Born in Springfield, OH in 1938, Mike graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1957 and graduated from the University of Detroit in 1962 with a degree in electrical engineering. After graduating Mike and Frances married and moved to Syracuse, NY where Mike worked for General Electric Co. before relocating to Maryland in 1963. Mike joined the international consulting firm Booz, Allen and Hamilton, Inc. in 1965, became a partner in 1971 and a Managing Partner of the Technology Center in 1978. He served as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman from 1984-1992 and as Senior Chairman from 1992-1996.

From 1996-2015 Mike pursued other business interests and served on the boards of a number of companies including Caterair International and Interstate Hotels, Towers Watson & Co, Capital Auto Real Estate Investment Trust, Potomac Realty Corp, and Charles E. Smith Realty Investment Trust. Additionally he served as President of the Professional Services Council from 1982-1985 and served on the advisory boards of the Wolf Trap Foundation, Suburban Hospital Foundation, and the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University.

Above all, Mike valued his faith and family, was an avid golfer, ardent sports fan and dedicated reader of history. In recent years he engaged in portrait drawing.  Mike looked forward most to spending time with his family.

Visitation will be held at St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, 6900 River Rd. Bethesda, MD 20817 Friday February 16, 2018 from 5 to 7 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday February 17, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SOAR! Support Our Aging Religious P.O. Box 96409 Washington, D.C. 20090-6409 or www.soar-usa.org/giving/donate

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Alberta Lorraine Vick (Age 96)

On Friday, February 9, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Willard O. Vick;  mother of Anne-Marie Bruton (Thomas), Gary Albert Vick, Marsha V. Raymond (Dennis) and Maureen Vick;  grandmother of Bridget, Michael, Kevin, Katie, Joe, James, Stephen, Paul, Grace, Jessi, Veronica, Grier, Max, Teagan and Anna Belle; sister of  Anne Nolte.  Also survived by 16 great-grandchildren.  Relatives and friends may call at St. Mary of the Mills Church, 114 St. Mary’s Place, Laurel, MD 20707, on Saturday, February 17, 2018 starting at 9:30 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.  Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary of the Mills Parish Center.

Raquel  Urizar (Age 86)

On Wednesday, February 07, 2018, of  Woodbridge, VA, originally from Guatemala.  Loving mother of Jose F. Aguirre, Frances M. Hensley, Rose Salazar, Carmen Centeno & Mario Galicia.

Sister of Eulalio Aguilar, Alejandro Aguilar (RIP), Ester Aguilar (RIP) & Maria Grant..  Also survived by her Grandkids: Raymond Hensley,  Claudia E. Aguirre, Consuelo R. Aguirre, Lisbeth Avalos, Davis Avalos, Juan SalazarJr., German S. Avalos, Allan A. Avalos, Lisa L. Centeno, Jose L. Centeno Jr., Andrew L. Centeno, & Mario J. Galicia.

Also survived by her Great-Grandkids, Brian F. Aguirre, Francisco J. Aguirre, Roberto E. Aguirre, Jasmine Gonzalez, Vanessa Gonzalez, Karina Villalobos, Cristian E. Aguirre, Andrea M. Xuya, Stefany G. Aguirre, Jason O. Contreras, Marcela A. Aguirre, Nelson Reyes Jr., Christian Reyes, Ariana Avalos, Ava Avalos, Aiden Avalos, Adrian Avalos, Julian Kirsh & Jannik Kirsh.

Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, February 14, 2018, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, New Hampshire & Larch Avenues, Takoma Park, MD, on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 11:00 AM.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Raquel  Urizar (Edad 86)

El Miércoles, 07 de Febrero de 2018, de Woodbridge, Virginia, originalmente de Guatemala. Madre cariñosa de Jose F. Aguirre, Frances M. Hensley, Rose Salazar, Carmen Centeno y Mario Galicia.

Hermana de Eulalio Aguilar, Alejandro Aguilar (Q.E. P. D.), Ester Aguilar (Q.E.P.D.) y Maria Grant. También sobreviven sus nietos: Raymond Hensley, Claudia E. Aguirre, Consuelo R. Aguirre, Lisbeth Avalos, Davis Avalos, Juan Salazar Jr, German S. Avalos, Allan A. Avalos, Lisa L. Centeno, Jose L. Centeno Jr., Andrew L. Centeno y Mario J. Galicia.

También sobreviven sus bisnietos, Brian F. Aguirre, Francisco J. Aguirre, Roberto E. Aguirre, Jasmíne González, Vanessa González, Karina Villalobos, Christian E. Aguirre, Andrea M. Xuya, Stefany G. Aguirre, Jason O. Contreras, Marcela A. Aguirre, Nelson Reyes Jr., Christian Reyes, Ariana Avalos, Ava Avalos, Aiden Avalos, Adrián Avalos, Julián Kirsh y Jannik Kirsh.

Familiares y amigos pueden llamar a Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., W., Silver Spring, MD, (Parkeo de Valet), Miercoles, 14 de Febrero de 2018, 2:00 PM a 4:00 PM y 7:00 PM a 9:00 PM. Misa de Cristiana Sepultara en la  iglesia Our Lady of Sorrows Church,  Avenidas de New Hampshire y Larch, Takoma Park, MD, el jueves, 15 de febrero de 2018 a las 11:00 AM. Entierro el cementerio de Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

EDWARD S. SCHWARTZ, JR.

Edward S. Schwartz, Jr., 66, of Silver Spring, Maryland, died February 7, 2018. Mr. Schwartz was born in Camden, New Jersey, the son of Edward Schwartz and Gloria Zaphir Schwartz. He moved to Maryland as a child. Mr. Schwartz is survived by a brother, Ronald Schwartz, and two nieces, Michele McEvoy and Angela Kuiper. Graveside services will be performed at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD. 20906, on February 14th at 1:30 pm.

Dick Hung Wong (Age 85)

On Friday, February 9, 2018, of Washington, DC, originally from Taishan, Guangdong Province, CHINA. Beloved husband of Lai King Wong; father of Jian Ru Huang and Fung Yee Leung; Kenny and Susan Huang and Daniel
Leung; father-in-law of Xiao Huang and Vincent Leung.

Visitation at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, February 14, beginning at 10 a.m. where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

EGIDIA VALENTIN RAMINHOS     (Age 60)

On Wednesday, February 7, 2018, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Bras Jose and Egidia Calapez Raminhos; sister of Miguel (Belinda) Raminhos; aunt of Sarah, Kevin, Patrick and Emily Raminhos. A Memorial Service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, February 12, at 1 p.m. Interment private

James F. Schrider (79 years)

On Monday, February 5, 2018, James F. Schrider, known to family and friends as Jimmy passed peacefully.  Jimmy was the loving husband of 58 years to Barbara Schrider.  The father of Robert (Michelle) Schrider and grandfather of Stephanie and Michael Schrider.  Beloved son of the late Elizabeth “Biddy” and Wilton “Fuzzy” Schrider.  Brother of Marie Klucina, Terri Freehan, Pat Russett, Joseph Schrider, and Bernadette Davidson.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home at 500 University Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Sunday, February 11, 2018, from 7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.  A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Olney, MD, on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.  Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven, Silver Spring, MD.

James Richards Baird (Age 61)

On Thursday, February 1, 2018, of Rockville, MD. Beloved son of Joseph Hugh and the late Florence Richards Baird; loving husband of Melinda Anne Baird; father of Joseph Neal (Sally Hannah Armstrong) Baird, Shaundra Baird (Richard) Culatta, Andrew James Baird and Ashley Baird (Kenson) Hiatt; grandfather of Reese, Kate, Mark, Ruby, Anna, James, Benjamin, Eli, Naomi and Melinda; brother of Allan (Brenda), Scott (Lisa), Joe (Tara), Dave (Camille), Shelly (Steve), Amy (Dallen) and Marie. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members. A viewing will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Stake Center, 10000 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington, MD, Friday, February 9, 2018, from 5 to 8 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at at 10 a.m. Interment at Parklawn Memorial Park, Rockville, MD.

Margaret Elizabeth Ayers (Age 98)

On Monday, February 5, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Walter Ayers, Jr.; mother of Janice Sapienza, Paulette Richenback, Paul Ayers, Michael Ayers and the late Nancy Ayers; grandmother of Joe, Tony, Teresa, Walter, Donald, Brian, Nicholas and Gage. Also survived by 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Monday, February 12, from 10 to 11 a.m.; where the Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Norbeck Memorial Park. The Ayers family requests that no flowers be sent and no memorial donations be made.

Katerina D. Panagopoulos (Age 92)

On Monday, February 5, 2018, of Bethesda, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Panayotis Panagopoulos; mother of Tiana Marmaras; grandmother of Vassiliki and Panayotis Marmaras; sister of Eleni Kontos, John Malevitis, and Archimadrite Pater Theoklitos.  Relatives and friends may call at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th St. & Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC, on Thursday, February 8, beginning at 10:30 a.m. where Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Anne Mae Prebilic, 88 years

Anna Mae Prebilic (nee Conlon), known to family and friends as Anne, joined our Heavenly Father on February 2, 2018, on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. 

Anne was born in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, on July 22, 1929. She was the only daughter of Michael and Mae Conlon and the third child of four. An independent young woman, Anne earned a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Dunbarton College of Holy Cross in Washington, DC, in 1951. She taught elementary school following college and later took a government job working as an artist on topographical maps. In her twenties, Anne also became a lead dancer at Arthur Murray Dance Studios and was offered a commissioned position in New York City. She declined that offer to keep her independence and the regular income of her government job. Anne loved art and became a skilled artist. Among her works, she created a detailed and intricate portrait of Jesus, which she always treasured and recently framed.

In 1956, Anne married Michael Joseph Prebilic, Jr, a World War Two veteran. They started a family while living in Washington, DC, and in the early days they had 7 children under the age of 6 including two sets of twins. In 1967, the family moved to a home on a one-acre lot near Gaithersburg, Maryland. They raised their 8 children Roman Catholic, which included a strong sense of self-discipline, as well as the expectation to be kind to one another. Anne stayed a devoted full-time housewife until her youngest daughter was in elementary school. She then trained in the medical field and became employed as a House Unit Clerk in the Surgical Unit at Montgomery General Hospital in Olney, Maryland, remaining there for 25 years before retiring at 77 years of age. Anne lived in the family home in Gaithersburg for over 50 years, mowing the lawn and taking care of the house, while volunteering for her parish and keeping up with her grandchildren as a retiree, until she transitioned at the age of 88.

Anne will be dearly missed by all her family including her eight children: Michael, Michelle (Gordon) Reese, Mark, Christine (Manuel) Miranda, Laureen, Paul (Tunde), Kenneth, and Claire (Michael) Luton; her thirteen grandchildren: Brianna, Daria, Maria (David) Coit, Carlynne, Gavin, Jacqueline, Adrienne, Dustin (Kelsey) O’Brien, Daniel, Keith, Elizabeth (Michael) Hays, Kristina, and Anthony; her three great-grandchildren: Madelyn, Declan, and Owen Coit; and her step-granddaughter: Sierra (Luis) Hernandez and their son Benjamin. Anne’s husband and her three brothers John, Michael, and Joseph precede her in death.

A celebration of Anne’s life will begin with a visitation service on Friday February 9, 2018, from 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm, at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD. (Valet Parking)

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at her parish, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at 6701 Muncaster Mill Rd., Derwood, MD, on Saturday February 10, 2018, at 11:00 am with Father John Dillon as the main celebrant. Burial will occur immediately after the funeral Mass at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, MD. She will be buried next to her husband.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Montgomery Hospice in addition to Family and Nursing Care for their support in her final days. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Derwood, Maryland.

ELAINE ANN SMIGOCKI (Age 78)  

On Sunday, February 4, 2018, of Beltsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Henry L. Smigocki; mother of Michael A. (Heidi J.) and Paul H. Smigocki; sister of Joan and Janice; grandmother of Kory M. and Kimberly J. Smigocki. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Wednesday, February 7, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 11011 Montgomery Road, Beltsville, MD, on Thursday, February 8 at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Hospice, 10720 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20901.

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