Archive for February, 2018

JEAN ELIZABETH DIEUX

Jean Elizabeth Dieux (nee Fritter), 87, of Rockville, passed away on December 25, Christmas Day, as a result of injuries sustained during a car accident on Christmas Eve.  Jean was born in Washington, DC on April 24, 1930, the daughter of Charles and Ethel Fritter. In 1949 she married William J. Dieux; they were married for 52 years until his death from Alzheimer’s. She graduated from Roosevelt High School. Her many activities included being a member of the Washington Numismatic Society, the Silver Spring Junior Women’s Club and the Montgomery County Garden Club, as well as serving as a UNICEF volunteer and block captain. Jean was a homemaker who worked part time at Arthur’s Dance Studio and at Raleigh’s Fine Clothing where both her mother and husband retired from. She lived most of her adult life in Rockville. Jean had a great love for life, and her greatest joy was her large family which included her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her newly born great-great grandchildren. She also treasured the many friends that she had throughout her life. Jean was fortunate enough to be able to take care of her brother, husband, and mother before their deaths.

Jean is survived by her daughter Bonnie Wilkinson and husband Richard; son Ronald Dieux and wife Juli Powers; daughter Connie Horrocks and husband Jeff; her grandchildren Montessa Markham (Wilmer Turcios), Jennifer Dieux (Eric MacKay), Merrenda Markham, Kelly Dieux, Zeb Markham, Charlie Dieux (Charmaine Dieux); Whitney Dieux, Alex Dieux and Nicholas Dieux; great grandchildren, James MacKay (Erika MacKay), Dalonte Taylor, Craig MacKay, Destanie Taylor (Fredrick Monroe), Stephen MacKay, Cody Garrison, Amber Garrison, Noah Cooper, Charlie Dieux, Savannah Dieux, Greyson Cooper, Caleb Dieux; and great-great grandchildren Damani Monroe, Alice MacKay and Easyn MacKay. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Julie Dieux and husband Mike Bernhardt. Jean was preceded in death by her husband William in 2001 and her daughter Lonnie in 1962. She was also predeceased by her parents and her brother Harold Fritter. The Funeral will be held on Monday, February 26 at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD. Visitation is from 10:30 am to 11:00 am with a service immediately afterward. Following the funeral service, there will be a procession to Arlington National Cemetery for her burial at 1:00 pm. Those who wish to honor Jean may make a donation in her name to The Alzheimer’s Association. Visit alz.org to make an online donation; to make a donation via phone call 800-272-3900; or mail donations to Montgomery County Alzheimer’s Association, 401 North Washington St., Suite 100, Office 121, Rockville, MD 20850.

Please Click Here to View and Sign Online Guestbook

Michael Robert Silverman, age 40, of Pikesville, MD, formerly of Myersville, MD, passed unexpectedly on Friday, February 16, 2018. He was the beloved father of Teylor Silverman; son of Paul and Darlene Silverman; brother of Daniel Daly, Sean (Misty) Daly, Jennifer (Del) Hoyt, and Kristie (James) Amend; nieces and nephews, Emily and Daniel Daly; Sean Daly; Catherine, Lily, William, Madison, and Ellery Hoyt; Aidan, Colby, Wesley, and Nicholas Amend; grandson to the late William and Catherine Wagener and the late Harry and Anne Silverman; nephew to Charles and Diane Wagener, Alan and Holly Silverman, and the late Anna DeRosa; special family Moira and Brian Gorman, Kiera, Jace, Eliana, and Judah Gorman; Tracy and Charles Smith, Brittany Ross, Curtis Pettaway, and the late Ginger Smith. And remembered by so many other family and friends who knew and loved him dearly. He was an amazing athlete, father, brother, son, grandson and friend to all. His greatest accomplishment and source of immense pride was his son and best friend, Teylor. He brought us all so much joy through his playful spirit. Michael always saw the best in everyone. He loved basketball and coached and inspired many youth over the years. Relatives and friends may visit at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, February 21, 2018, from 10 to 11 AM with Funeral Service at 11 AM. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a fund has been set up for his son, Teylor: www.gofundme.com/michaelsilverman.

Please Click Here to View and Sign Online Guestbook

Jorge Lope Alcoba  (Age 91)

On Thursday, February 15, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of Lydia Alcoba ; father of John (Elizabeth Carole) Alcoba, Mabel (Jeremy) Harris, Marcelo (Jocey) Alcoba and the late Javier (Nereida) Alcoba;  grandfather of Sean, Jason, Christine, Katherine, Aaron, Mikhail, Roy, Melissa, Alberto, Jorge, Emily, Michael, Casey;  great-grandfather of James, Claire, Ethan, Alex, Lisa, Freedom, Marcus, Angieliz, Yailyn, and Yocelyn. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. He is remembered for his courage, perseverance, intelligence,  sense of humor, but above all, for the love and dedication to his wife, Lydia, and his children.  Family will receive friends at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, February 22, 2018, from 10 to 10:30 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

I. John “Tex” Ritterpusch  (Age 92)

On Monday, February 19, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of the late Jaclyn A. Ritterpusch; father of Susan, Beth, Julie (Chris) Krahling, John (the late Lynn Roeder), Marie (John) Best, Steven (Edie), Faith Bunt, and Jean (the late Larry) Mack; brother of I. Earl Ritterpusch of Smithfield, NC.  Also survived by fourteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  Born in Baltimore, MD in 1926, John graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in 1944.  He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1944 to 1946 as a Sergeant,  a B-29 Bomber Air Crew Gunner in the Pacific Theater.  He received a BA from the University of Maryland in 1950 and a J.D. Degree in 1953 from George Washington University. John was a member of the Bar in Maryland and the District of Columbia with an emphasis in real estate, probate and trade association law.  He was appointed to serve on the Maryland Court of Appeals Attorney Grievance Commission, as well as numerous other legal and civic associations. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, February 20 from 2 to 4 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, February 21, at 10 a.m.  Interment private.

Please Click Here to View and Sign Online Guestbook

Rayness R. Mayne, CPA, CGFM (Age 83)

On Thursday, February 8, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Daughter of Kathleen (nee Knight) and William (deceased). Beloved sister of the late Agathan, Eugena, Kenneth, Icilda, Edgerton (Mendez), Mildred, Florence, Jefferson (Jeff), Bresima, Cuthbert, and Seymour (Jack). Survived by sister, Carmelita (Connie), brothers Durrant (Barry), Abraham, Leroy (Delroy) and Sigismond, many dear friends, nieces, nephews and godchildren in numerous countries, including Canada, Jamaica, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Visitation on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, 9727 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, from 10-11 am where funeral service will be held at 11:00 am.   Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The American Foundation for the University of the West Indies for the “Rayness Mayne Scholarship”, which will be awarded to a Taylor Hall student.

Lillian Gertrude Jew (Age 86)

On Saturday, February 17, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Dock Jew; mother of James and Walter (Caren) Jew; grandmother of Ashley and Jenna. She was an avid golfer and was a member of Brooke Manor, Argyle, and Norbeck Country Clubs. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, February 22, 2018, from 7 to 9 pm. where Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Please Click Here to View and Sign Online Guestbook

Helen Monica Orzel

Helen was born on July 4, 1925 in Erie, PA the daughter of Casper and Adela Orzel.  She died on February 14, 2018 in Silver Spring, MD.  Helen graduated from St. Stanislaus Elementary, St. Benedict Academy and the Benedictine College (Mount St. Scholastic) in Atchison, Kansas.

She began her 40 year career in travel as a stewardess for American Airlines then as a Travel Agent for Ask Mr. Foster Travel Services in Hollywood, CA., packaging and directing domestic tours and Super Bowl events. With the Carlson Travel group, Helen traveled extensively internationally as a guide for company sponsored tours.  She retired from Carlson as Manager of Wholesale Travel Operations.

Helen was an avid sports enthusiast and enjoyed watching and following her favorite events.  She enjoyed playing golf, making a hole-in-one witnessed by her two astonished golfing partners.

Helen had a life long commitment to her catholic faith.  She had a special devotion to the rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.  In the course of her travels she made a point to visit many of the catholic shrines in Europe.  She and her sister Betty were fortunate to attend a mass celebrated by Padre Pio.  She was also a volunteer in the UCLA Health System serving as Eucharistic Minister for many years.

Helen relocated from Culver City, Ca. to her family home in Erie, PA to be with her sisters.  They enjoyed life as snowbirds spending the winter months in the Florida Keys.  Health concerns necessitated a recent move to Silver Spring, MD.

Helen was preceded in death by her sisters Frances (Orzel) Sullivan and Elizabeth “Betty” Orzel.  Survivors include her sisters Genevieve (Orzel) Desmarais (George) of Salisbury, MD and Rita Orzel of Erie, PA, nieces Beatrice (Desmarais) Lowe (David) of Salisbury, MD, Allis Sullivan Guay (Bernard) of Hyattsville, MD, Mary (Desmarais) Bork (Rich) of Wyoming, DE, Carol (Desmarais) Miller (Bob) of Chantilly, VA, nephews Dave Desmarais (Kathy) of Clinton MD, Carl Desmarais (Christina) of Vienna, VA and Philip Desmarais (Patricia) of LaPLata, MD.  Helen is also survived by many grandnieces and grandnephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at the Riderwood Chapel in Silver Spring, MD.  Helen will be interred in a private ceremony at Calvary Cemetery in Erie, Pa.

Virginia Rae Cole (Age 94)

On Wednesday, February 14, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Wayne Cole; mother of Tom Cole. Also survived by nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkins’s Disease Foundation, at http://parkinson.org/

       VALMOR PEREIRA

Com profundo pesar, que comunicamos o falecimento de Valmor Pereira , aos 58 anos, que veio a óbito no dia 15 de Fevereiro de 2018.

Mais conhecido por Mô, pai de Lucilene e Letícia Pereira, amigo da comunidade brasileira de Maryland.

Àqueles que desejarem prestar as últimas condolências, o velório será realizado na Collins Funeral Home, localizado na 500 University Blvd W Silver Spring, MD  20901, entre 2-4 pm, domingo, 18 febrero.

As contribuições para as despesas de funeral podem ser feitas à família. 

Transmitimos nossos sentimentos a todos familiares e amigos. 

With deep regret, we communicate the death of Valmor Pereira, at age 58, who died on February 15, 2018.

Better known by Mô, father of Lucilene and Letícia Pereira, a friend of the Brazilian community of Maryland.

To those who wish to offer their last condolences, the funeral will be held at the Collins Funeral Home, located at 500 University Blvd W Silver Spring, MD 20901,

from 2-4 pm on Sunday, February 18, 2018.

Contributions to funeral expenses can be made to the family.

We convey our feelings to all family and friends.

Charles Dennis Hill (Age 88)

On Wednesday, February 14, 2018, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mary Lois Hill, Florence Elizabeth Hill and Betty Jane Hill; father of C.L. Hill, Annie Mae Hendrix, Wanda Sue Scott , Charles D Hill, Jr. and the late Lawrence A. Hill; grandfather of Ricky, Shane, Chris, Tonya, Gina, Sherrie, Robin, Morgan, and Sarah; great-grandfather of Kala, Chandler, Olivia, Cody, Brayden, Karli, Camille, Caleb, BrayLee, Kolee, Brayden, Kaylee, and Harlee; also survived by one great-great-granddaughter, Molly Ann.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Sunday, February 18, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Private graveside service and interment will take place at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 73123 Oklahoma City, OK 73123

Julius B. Jacobs (Age 57)

Suddenly passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved son of Ruth M. Jacobs and the late Julius J. Jacobs; brother of Julie R. Jacobs, David W. Jacobs (Lisa) and the late Dale F. Jacobs; uncle of Nina and Sydney. He is also survived by other loving family and friends. Memorial service on Saturday, April 28th, 2018 at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th Street, Richmond, VA 23223-6540 at 1:00 PM. Receiving line beginning at 12:00 noon. Repast immediately following the service at Cedar Street Baptist Church, 2301 Cedar Street, Richmond, VA 23223.

Marta Baez (Age 96)

On Tuesday, February 13, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Enrique Baez; mother of Henry and Miguel Baez; sister of Ada Carregal. Also survived by nieces, nephews and godchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, February 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside Service and Interment at Rock Creek Cemetery, Rock Creek Church Road & Webster Street, NW, Washington, DC, on Saturday, February 17, at 10 a.m.