Archive for November, 2016

Janice Doreen Dennie (Age 79)

Peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at her home in Rockville, MD, originally of Ebensburg, PA.  Beloved wife of Clarence G. Dennie, Jr. for 55 years; mother of Doreen Hinkeldey (James), Jeff Dennie, Rowland Dennie (Lynn), and Joanne Robbins (Sean); beloved Grammy of Katie, Caitlynn, Patrick, Connor, Maggie, William and Ryan; sister of Eleanor Stokes.  Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Celebration of Life at Christ Congregational Church UCC, 9525 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901 on Saturday, December 3 at 2 p.m.  Interment Private. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090, www.alz.org or to Christ Congregational Church at the above address.

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Delilah Tesfamariam (Age 57)

On Sunday, November 27, 2016, of Arlington, VA. Beloved daughter of Tsigheroman Tesfazion and the late Tesfamariam Yohannes; loving sister of Sophia, Hellen, Daniel and Wagaye; devoted aunt of Phenan, Joseph, Noah, Naomi and Alex. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, December 1 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Friday, December 2 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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JOHN DeVIERNO (Age 93)

Of Kensington, MD, passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2016. He is survived by Ida, his wife of 69 years; son John A. (Nancy); daughter Alice (Nelson); son Paul (Arfah); and grandchildren Christopher, Andrew, Ida and Benjamin. He was predeceased in 2004 by son Richard for whom he was proud to walk granddaughter Angela down the aisle in June.

Born in New York City, as a teenager he enjoyed Yankee baseball and excelled at academics, graduating from DeWitt Clinton High School. In 1936, he and his late brother Vincent were thrilled to attend Joe DiMaggio’s Major League debut. During WWII, he served in Europe for the U.S. Army and thanks to the G.I. Bill of Rights, attended evening classes at NYU, graduating with honors in 1954 and moving to Maryland in 1958 with his family. First with the Navy Department, he was in Federal Government service for 40 years, retiring after holding a series of administrative and executive positions with N.I.H. and the Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration.

A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 10401 Armory Avenue, Kensington, MD on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 3 p.m.

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David Louis Rogerson, Jr. (Age 92)

On Thursday, November 17, 2016, of Rockville, MD.  Beloved husband of the late Dolores N. Rogerson; father of  David L. Rogerson (Anne), Laura D. Hollis (Steve), and Lisa Nelson; brother of John C. and William T. Rogerson; also survived by 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  Served honorably in the U.S. Army during WWII. Lifetime member of American Legion Post 268 and VFW  Post 2562 Wheaton, Md. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Wednesday, November 30, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Private family graveside at  Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Montgomery Hospice.

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Stephen Alexander Diaz (age 27)

On Monday, November 21, 2016, Stephen Alexander Diaz, of Gaithersburg, MD.  He was born in Hyattsville, Maryland on June 29th, 1989.

Stephen attended Flower Hill Elementary School, Shady Grove Middle School and Magruder High School.

Stephen was employed as an Auto Body Technician at King Automotive in Gaithersburg, MD. He was a dedicated employee who cared deeply about his work. He worked hard to provide for his family, especially his daughter, Eliana. He was passionate about cars and spent many hours customizing his beloved Honda.

Stephen attended church every Sunday accompanied by his girlfriend, Rachel and his daughter, Eliana. Thanks to Rachel, Stephen had found his way to the Lord and grew deeply in his Christian faith. His favorite verse was Romans 1:16 – For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Stephen’s mom and dad will tell you that from the second he started walking there was no stopping him! He was a very active child who grew into a humble, hard working, and dedicated young man. He was a loyal friend, son, brother, and most of all, father to his dear daughter, “Nana”.

Stephen is survived by his mother Sonia Diaz, father Cesar Diaz, brother Christopher Diaz, and his daughter Eliana Diaz.

Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, November 28, 2016 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Silver Spring Assembly, 12805 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906  on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 9:30 am.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate continued donations to the Go Fund Me account,  https://www.gofundme.com/stephen-diaz-funeral-fund. This money will be used to set up a trust fund for his ten-year-old daughter.

Christine L. Ollo PhD

Christine L. Ollo PhD (born in Whiting, Indiana July 29, 1951) died suddenly on the morning of November 13th, 2016.  Chris’s academic achievements include a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University (1973) and a Doctorate in Psychology from Stony Brook University (1984). As a licensed Neuropsychologist in the state of Maryland, Chris was a tireless advocate for youth with special needs.  She was also an active participant in her community, engaging in local efforts for environmental protection, and the preservation of conservation land and parks. She loved to travel, particularly to Italy, and was an avid reader, belonging to several book clubs. She leaves her mother Lillian Klapak and four siblings who were always on her mind and in her heart: Reggie Ollo of Chicago (IL), Debbie Ollo-Bethune of High Rock Lake {Denton} (NC), Rick Klapak of Indianapolis (IN), and Cathy Klapak of Winston-Salem (NC). Chris is deeply missed by her devoted husband Pim Brouwers and the son she adored, Alex Brouwers, both of Silver Spring Maryland.

Valcianna M. Wallace (Age 76)

On Tuesday, November 22, 2016, of Hyattsville, MD.  Beloved wife of the late George C. Wallace; mother of Marilyn (Clifton) White and Orville (Elaine)Wallace;  grandmother of Chantina (Brian) Mulling, Ryan White, Sacha (Justin) Budd, Orville Wallace Jr., Davon (Brandi) Wallace and Marlon White;  sister of  Daphne and Dudley Morris of St. Mary, Jamaica.  Also survived by twelve great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews in Jamaica and in the United States.  Relatives and friends may call at Trinity Baptist Church, Beechwood and Riggs Road, Hyattsville, MD, Saturday, December 3, 2016, from 10 to 11 a.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at  11 a.m.  Interment Maryland National Memorial Park.

Daniel Everett Cowgill (Age 96)

On Tuesday, November 22, 2016, of Sandy Spring, MD.  Husband of Orpha M. Cowgill; father of Carol A. Cowgill, Kenneth W. Cowgill, Katharine C. Minker and the late Martha E. Cowgill and Mary C. Balduc; grandfather of Scott D. Sampley, Peter J. Cowgill, Katharine R. Minker and Beverly A. Minker; great-grandfather of Charlotte, Olivia, and Naomi Minker. Graveside Service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, November 26, at 2 pm.

John Mitchell Rowland (Age 82)

On Wednesday, November 23, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Mess Foy Rowland; father of David, Kathleen, and Billy Foy, David, Ginger, and the late Johnny Rowland; grandfather of Sean, Megan, Shannon and Erin Foy, Jonathan and Lindsay Rowland; brother of Beverly (Charles) Garcia and Ruth Price. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Sunday, November 27, 2 to 4 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 28 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

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