Archive for May, 2018

RAFAEL CUEVAS PENA (Age 50)

On Tuesday, May 22, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of Ariana Amancio; son of Rafael Terrero and Milady Pena; father of Anyelina Richardson, Raysa Cuevas, Katherine Cuevas, Rafael Jr. Cuevas and Ezequiel Cuevas; grandfather of Genesis, Christopher, Gianna, Abigail, Aliah and Camila; brother of Margarita, Marilyn, Lincon, Carmelo, Luz and Nilda.  Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, May 31, from 3 to 5 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, June 1, at 11 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

THOMAS MANNER (Age 38)

On Thursday May 17, 2018, after a brief illness, Tom passed away. He is survived by a daughter, Meredith; parents, Rick and Gail; a brother, Greg; sister-in-law, Esther; and fiancée, Angela. Tom is also survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins. Tom was born in Washington, D.C. and attended local schools and the University of Maryland. He worked in retail sales and more recently was a project manager for a private contractor.  Tom was a wonderful, loving father and son with an amazingly kind and generous heart. He will be sorely missed.   Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, May 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. Interment private

MARY ANN WILLGING BERNIER (Age 82)  

On Monday, May 21, 2018 of Bethany Beach, DE, formerly of Silver Spring, MD, born in Scranton, PA. Beloved wife of the late Deacon Bernard Bernier Jr. Mother of Ann (Anthony) Rogers, Catherine (Bob Sanetrik) Bernier, Marie Bernier, Patricia (Michael) Sichelman, Robert Bernier, and the late Joseph Bernier and Thomas Bernier (survived by Jennifer Bernier); grandmother of Michelle Hughes, Anthony Rogers III, Joseph Rogers, Stephanie Krakower and Jacqueline Bernier. Also survived by six great-grandchildren. Sister of John Willging, Tom Willging, Jim Willging, Carol Willging Banford, and the late Claire Howland and Elizabeth Willging. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. W. Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, May 24, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church, 70 University Blvd. E., Silver Spring, MD 20901. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association , 4601 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22203, Attn: Kara Laing. Please go to www.donatenow.heart.org, and personalize your gift as a memorial tribute for Mary Ann Bernier.

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Julio Cesar Rivas (Age 74)

On Saturday, May 19, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Teresa De Rivas; father of Beverlyn Rivas-Garcia, Geoffrey Rivas-Garcia, Melvin Rivas-Garcia, and Milford Rivas-Garcia; grandfather of Jack Rivas Hankey, Michael Rivas Hankey, and Luke Rivas Hankey; father in law of Jaime Cuzmar, Ann Hankey, and Alfred Staffeld. Julio C Rivas was born in Nicaragua, son of Isabel Delgado and Julio Renderos. During his teens, he joined the Nicaraguan military and was deployed to the Canal de Panama to receive his training. This was a wonderful experience, for which he was always proud. He came to the United States in the early 70’s to provide a better life for his family. He always had very positive attitude towards life. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, May 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. Interment  Gate of Heaven Cemetery at a later date.

Mary Ann Dolora Bowen (Age 81)

On Monday, May 14, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of 60 years to John Donnell Bowen; mother of Michelle Marie Bowen, Cheryl Ann Diday (Jeffrey), Donnelle Dolora Dintino (Kevin), and David Donnell Bowen; grandmother of Connor and Griffen Diday, and Caileigh and Gabriella Dintino; sister of Michael McLaughlin, the late Katherine Bognar and the late Norine Hughes. She is also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. Mary Ann was a woman of commitment to her country, family and community. Born in Scranton, PA to the late Michael Kenneth McLaughlin and Honore McDermott, she left her home of Scranton, PA, to serve in the Women’s Army Corps from 1954-1957. While stationed at Ft. Benning, GA headquarters, she met John in 1955. After marrying in 1958, she and John moved to New Bedford, MA, where she worked for Berkshire Hathaway as an executive secretary. From 1961 to 1969, they lived in Dayton, Ohio, where they started their family and Mary Ann began life as a stay at home mom. Upon moving to Montgomery County in 1969, she became active in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church as a religious education teacher. As a strong advocate for children’s education, she served in various leadership roles in local and state level PTA, where she received their highest award as an Honorary Life Member in 1988. During the 1990’s she worked as an administrative aide to Montgomery County Council Member, Marilyn Praisner. After retiring, Mary Ann became active as an associate member of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, honoring her brother-in-law, Edgar J. Bowen who served in that famous battle during World War II. Over the years, she held office as Secretary for the national organization and served as co-chair for a number of the groups reunions, including the one in conjunction with the dedication of the National World War II memorial. She also co-chaired the annual Battle of the Bulge commemoration event of the start of the battle held each December in Washington, DC. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Sunday, May 20, 2018 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, May 21, 2018 at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 12319 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD. Interment will take place at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Rd, Triangle, VA, 22172 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Battle of the Bulge Assoc, PO Box 27430, Philadelphia, PA 19118-0430, MCCPTA, PO Box 10754, Rockville, MD 20849 or your local PTA.

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Albert Anthony Martone (Age 92)

On Saturday, May 5, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Hazel Christina Martone; father of David A. Philippen-Martone and his wife, Leslie R. Philippen-Martone; grandfather Samuel Anthony and Ila Michele Martone; brother of Raymond Anthony Martone. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.

Simie  Wodajo (Age 94)

On Wednesday, May 16, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Tsigie Hailu; father of Tigist Simie, Bizuwork Simie, Kidist Simie, Ejigineh Simie, and Woyneab Simie; grandfather of Rachab Abdie, Eskedar Ejigineh, Eden Ejigineh, Fikir Ejigineh, Nahome Befekadu, Ezana Befekadu, Henock Befekadu, Eeyoha Aklog, and Lissan Aklog. Brother of nine siblings, survived by two. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Funeral Service will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Ethiopian Orthodox Cathedral, 3010 Earl Place, NE, Washington, DC, 20018 on Saturday, May 19, at 11 AM. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park, 12800 Veirs Mill Rd, Rockville, MD 20853 at 2:30 pm.

Louis Gregory “Craig” Sibal (Age 49)

Entered the Gates of Heaven on Saturday, May 12, 2018.  Loving son of Louis R. Sibal and the late Patricia Marie Sibal of Rockville, MD. Brother of Chris (Alison) Sibal. Uncle of Turner Sibal. Companion of Rachel Logan.  Further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and estranged wife, Julie Sibal.

Craig was a free spirit who loved his family, friends, and God.  He was a bassist and vocalist for many bands throughout his life most notably recently with ‘Rebel Soul’ and ‘No Tell Motel’.  He loved the beach and surfing and was actively involved in the Surfrider Foundation, Ocean City, MD Chapter. The Surfrider Foundation’s mission is the protection and enjoyment of oceans, waves, and beaches through a powerful activist network.

Visitation will be held at St. Patrick’s Church, 4101 Norbeck Rd, Rockville, MD 20853 Friday, May, 18 from 10 to 11 AM, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM.  Interment Private.  In Lieu of flowers, the Sibal family asks that that you spend time with your family, take a walk on the beach with your loved ones, and make a toast to enduring friendships. Memorial contributions may be made to Surfrider Foundation in Craig’s honor, Ocean City, MD Chapter, P.O. Box 3342, Ocean City, MD  21843.

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Theresa K. Feny

Peacefully at age 87 on May 12, 2018.

Born July 26, 1930 to Istvan Abel Kovacs and Etelka Pallos Kovacs Preciously beautiful, devoted wife, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and loving friend.

Retired talented and amazing seamstress crafting exclusive wedding gowns and hand outfitting entire wedding parties, as well as custom tailoring of many suits. She also had been a speed shorthand secretary. Theresa enjoyed gardening, songbirds, and a vast array of wildlife.

Arriving in the United States of America January 1957 with her husband Stephan Rituper Feny, young daughter, and immediately giving birth to a son, the first Hungarian refugee baby to be born in the United States for 1957. Attaining citizenship for the United States of America 1963.

Preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Stephan Rituper Feny who passed in 1989.

Her mother Etelka Pallos Kovacs died at age 42, leaving 7 children to be raised by her Father, Istvan Abel Kovacs who was a shoemaker, postmaster, and her entire family raised silkworms.

She is survived by her remaining sister Etus Kovacs; six adult children: Teresa J. Phelan, Steve J. Feny, Frank J. Feny, Joe T. Feny, Maria Feny-Aredes, John J. Feny. Fifteen grandchildren: (predeceased Patrick Phelan III), Teresa Holmberg, Kiko Phelan, Heidi Phelan, Rachel Jones, Joe Phelan, Steve Feny Jr., Sara Feny, David Feny, Elizabeth Wetzel, Joe Feny Jr., Noah Aredes, Daniel Aredes, Joshua Aredes, John Feny Jr., as well as 20 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews in Hungary, Europe.

She loved absolutely her whole family and friends. Very loving and generous.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 10-11 am where funeral service will be held at 11 am.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.