Archive for June, 2018

Thursday, June 21st, 2018

BELLEW, Connie Spurrier

CONNIE SPURRIER BELLEW (Age 85)
On Tuesday, June 19, 2018, of Kensington, MD. Beloved mother of Sharon Spurrier, Mark Spurrier (Reesa) and the late Bill Spurrier; sister of Philip Wade; grandmother of Tyler and Maya. She is also survived by other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, June 22, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 10401 Armory Ave., Kensington, MD on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or to the Montgomery County Humane Society.

 


Wednesday, June 20th, 2018

NGUYEN, Cuong Tan

Cuong Tan Nguyen (Age 92)

On Monday, June 18, 2018 Charles Cuong Tan Nguyen of Rockville, MD passed away.

Beloved husband of Maria Nam Thi Chung; father of the late Anthony Phi Nguyen, Phillip Diep Nguyen, the late Yolanda Loan Nguyen, Josephine Phung Nguyen, Florence Thien Huong Tram, Caroline Thien Kim Tram, Albert Tuan Quoc Tram, the late Sandra Thien Trang Nguyen (Survived by husband Clarence Bouchat), Lisa Thien Thanh Nguyen Benedict, Charles Phu Nguyen; grandfather of Dat Nguyen, Manh Nguyen, Francine Lee, Mimi Luu, Khoi Nguyen, Thao Nguyen, Nick Benedict; great grandfather of Jazzlinh Phung Brubeck Phung, and Nolan Nguyen

Viewing on Friday, June 22, from 7  to 9 p.m  at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking).

Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Vietnam, 11812 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, June 23 at 11 a.m.  Interment: Private


Wednesday, June 20th, 2018

WILLIAMS, Amy I.

Amy I. Williams

On Tuesday, June 19, 2018 of Takoma Park, MD. Beloved wife of Joseph Williams; mother of Norma Salmon and David Shakespear; sister of Evelyn Foster, and the late Vigey and Hilton Salmon; also survived by 10 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, June 26 beginning at 10 a.m. where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.


Tuesday, June 19th, 2018

BURKHARDT, Elizabeth Anne

Elizabeth Anne Burkhardt “Betty” (Age 85)
On Sunday, June 17, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth John Burkhardt; daughter of the late Paul Kirby and the late Mary Lillian (nee Cunningham) Moffatt; mother of John Kirby Burkhardt (Kim), Matthew Lawrence Burkhardt, Andrew Thomas Burkhardt (Trish), Edward Patrick Burkhardt (Beth), Jeanne Marie Bentley (Eric), and Gregory Joseph Burkhardt (Maria); grandmother of John Kenneth Burkhardt, Peter Kirby Burkhardt, Amanda Danielle Isom, Catherine Elizabeth Burkhardt, Colleen Marie Burkhardt, Julia Marie Bentley, Lauren Elizabeth Bentley, Jack Gabriel Bentley, Christina Roberts, Michael Cavey, and Paul Snodgrass; great-grandmother of Luciana Grace Roberts; sister of Jane Leigh (Moffatt) Gitlin and the late Thomas Kirby Moffatt. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Wednesday, June 20, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Casa de Montessori, 14015 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 158, Silver Spring, MD 20904.

 


Monday, June 18th, 2018

CLARK, Lillie M.

LILLIE MAE CLARK (Age 90)

On Saturday, June 16, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved of wife of the late Albert B. Clark; mother of Angela, Janice, Darice, Tonya Clark and the late Tywaun and Anthony Clark; grandmother of Joel and Tatiana Clark. Also survived by a host of family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Georgia Avenue Baptist Church, 12525 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, June 25, from 10 to 11 am, where funeral service will follow at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.


Monday, June 18th, 2018

XANDER, Mildred

MILDRED XANDER (nee Harris)
(Age 92)
On Saturday, June 9, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Donald Xander; mother of Donna Xander, C. Stephen (Sue) Xander, Michael Xander, the late Mark (Diane) Xander, and Joan (Mark) Sullivan; grandmother of Jennifer White, Nathan Burke, Natalie Xander, Christopher Xander, Jasen Xander, Katherine O’Connor, Thomas Cusack, Brian Sullivan, and Shannon Mattei; sister of Mary Charuhas and the late Joseph William Harris. Also survived by 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road,, Silver Spring, on Saturday, June 23 at 3 p.m. Graveside service and internment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

 


Sunday, June 17th, 2018

QUINN, Patricia Marie

 

Patricia Marie Quinn (Age 52) 

“Patty”

 On Saturday, June 16, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved daughter of Richard A. and the late Charlotte Erlenbach Quinn; loving sister of Diane (Lee) Branthover, Richard Quinn (Marge), Irene Ward, Linda (Dave) Lord, Joseph Quinn, Michael Quinn, Teresa (Paul) Friedlander, James Quinn, John (Trish) Quinn and Thomas (Cathryn) Quinn.  Also survived by 13 nieces and nephews, 8 great-nieces and great-nephews as well as numerous other family, relatives, friends and colleagues.

Patty had an adventurous life. She was a teacher in the Archdiocese of Washington for 30 years. She taught at St. John the Evangelist, St. Jude, St. Elizabeth and St. Raphael where she was awarded a “Golden Apple” during her 25th year of teaching Catholic education. She was a Youth Minister, a Girl Scout Leader, a Swimming Lesson Director and Instructor at Franklin Knolls Pool. She even sang in the “Folk Group” choir at St. Bernadette. St. Bernadette was the parish she grew up in and where she attended grade school. Her education continued at Eastern MS, Montgomery Blair HS and the University of Maryland. She had a Master’s Degree from Loyola College, where she was awarded the John Wise, SSJ Education Medal. She had so many friends and touched so many people. Her example of caring and love will live on in those who knew her and love her still.

Relatives and friends may call at St. Raphael Church, 1513 Dunster Rd, Rockville, MD 20854, Tuesday, June 19, 2018, from 3  to 6 PM AND 8 to 9:30 PM. From 6:45 to 8 PM, St. Raphael will have their usual Tuesday Confession and Eucharistic Adoration. While this is not part of the services for Patty, I am sure she would encourage anyone that wanted to participate in that to do so. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Raphael Church, on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 11 AM.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Raphael Catholic School, 1513 Dunster Rd. Rockville, MD  20854. The family will greet guests back at St. Raphael school after the graveside services. At that time there will be an open microphone where people can express their feelings and memories about our “Beloved” Patty Quinn!


Sunday, June 17th, 2018

YOUNG, Kim Ina

KIM INA YOUNG (Age 61)
On Thursday, June 14, 2018, of Laurel, MD. Beloved wife of Charles Young; mother of Christopher (Mollie) and Samantha Young; sister of Sue Skillings and Mark McHail; grandmother of Luna Young. Memorial Service will be celebrated at Good Hope Presbyterian Church, 12131 Route 216, Fulton, MD on Saturday, June 23 at 1 pm. Interment private.

Sunday, June 17th, 2018

SHEAHIN, Mary Margaret

Mary Margaret Sheahin
On Friday, June 15, 2018, formerly of Calverton, MD. Beloved wife of the late George Sheahin; loving mother of George T. (Diane), F. Joseph (Patricia) and Robert M. (Linda) Sheahin. Also survived by eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mary, along with her late husband and sons, owned and operated the Golden Bull Restaurants in Adelphi and in Gaithersburg. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 Tuesday, June 19, from 10 to 11 a.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Nat’l Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030.

Sunday, June 17th, 2018

FINNIN, Robert Saunders

Robert Saunders Finnin 
(Age 71)
On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, of Edgewater, MD. Beloved husband of P. Elaine Finnin; brother of Thomas and Lois Finnin; uncle of Kevin Finnin, Kelly Carmack, and Karrie Padgett. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, June 21, 2018, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Societywww.cancer.orgOR Gentle Giants www.gentlegiantsdrafthorserescue.org/

Sunday, June 17th, 2018

FERRARA, Dorothy Eileen

DOROTHY EILEEN FERRARA 
(Age 98)
On Sunday, June 10, 2018, of Manassas, VA. Beloved wife of Peter; father of Peter (Miranda) and Linda (Mark Seidelson); grandfather of Gina Salmons (Bret), Margaret and William; great grandmother of Noah Salmons. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may gather at the Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Rd. Silver Spring, MD on Monday, June 25, at 9:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras of Strathmore (mcyo.org or 301-581-5208) or the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DiabetesResearch.org or 1-800-321-3437).

Saturday, June 16th, 2018

EACHO,SR., James Francis

JAMES FRANCIS EACHO, SR.
93, passed on to the Lord on June 13, 2018. He was born in Washington, DC., first of three sons born to Wilton and Julia Eacho. Jimmy joined the US Navy in 1943 and was proud to have served for 38 years. In 1952 he married Rebecca and they remained bound as one for 66 years. Together they had nine children, 27 grandchildren and 29 great- grandchildren. Jimmy is survived by his best friend and wife Becky; children Mike, Patrick, Jack, Jim Jr., Bill, Martha, Chuck, Karen and Chris. Friends and family will gather for visitation on Tuesday, June 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd, West, Silver Spring MD. (Valet Parking) Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 20 at 11 am at St. Jude Catholic Church, 12701 Veirs Mill Rd, Rockville, MD, with burial following at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Jimmy’s name to either St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) or the Michael Mosier Defeat DIPG Foundation (defeatdipg.org).

Friday, June 15th, 2018

KALINOCK, Michael J.

MICHAEL J. KALINOCK (Age 46)

Rockville, Maryland – Mike Kalinock, 46, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in his home. Born December 19, 1971, he grew up in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Paul and MaryAnn Kalinock. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Terra Kalinock; his two children, Aidan and Brendan Kalinock; his sister Suzie Kalinock; his three brothers Paul, Dave, and Jeff Kalinock; his uncle Julius (JuJu) Deriscavage; his aunt and uncle Geri and Jimmy Oslar; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. A life-long Steelers and Penguins fan, Mike planted similar seeds and nurtured his children’s devotion not only to Pittsburgh teams, but to playing sports as well. He relished his time coaching and helping develop his sons’ athletic abilities. Mike will be remembered by all who knew him for his passion for his kids, and his quick wit. Relatives and friends may call at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 4101 Norbeck Rd, Rockville, MD 20853 Monday, June 18, 2018. Visitation will be held from 11 am to noon. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon. Reception to follow. Burial will take place in Mahanoy City, PA on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Saint Teresa of Calcutta Cemetery at noon. In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial contribution on behalf of his boys Aidan and Brendan at https://www.gofundme.com/9rv3s9-aidan-and-brendan-kalinock .


Friday, June 15th, 2018

SANTIAGO, Francisco Ariel

FRANCISCO ARIEL SANTIAGO (Age 83)

He was born in Los Llanos, Dominican Republic on November  8, 1934 and passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 in Miami, FL. Beloved husband for 60 years of  Rosalia Santiago; father of Alexis Ariel Santiago, Sr. and wife Indira, their children: Alexis Jr. and Angel; Giovanni G. Santiago and wife Tamie, their children: Tiffanie (great grandson – Santana), Brandon and Giovanna; Luis I. Santiago and wife Tara, their children: Alexis and Benjamin; Luis Santiago and wife Sharon, their children: Dominique (great granddaughter – Nyssa), Jasmine (great grandson – Adrian) and Luis; and Ruth Almonte and husband Tomas; their children: Tomas Jr. and wife Julie (great grandchildren – Anthony, Nicolas, Nicole, Isabella Gabriel, and Giovanni) and Tiffany and husband Sebastian (great granddaughter Leia). He is also survived by many loving family and friends. A Celebration of His Life will be held at the Northwest Community Church, 4100 16th Street NW, Washington, DC, on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at 1:30 PM. Interment Norbeck Memorial Park., Olney, MD to follow. Contributions in his memory, may be made to a charity of your choice.


Thursday, June 14th, 2018

DICKERSON, Frances Holcomb

FRANCES HOLCOMB DICKERSON  (Age 73)

On Sunday, June 10, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved wife of Jean-Claude Aubin; mother of Michael and Mark Dickerson passed away in her home. She is also survived by sisters Carolyn Blankenship and Shirley Skinner, and brother Billy Bryce Holcomb.  She lived a quite life and loved music and dancing.  Memorial Service is to be held at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday June 19, 2018 at 1:00 PM.

 


Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc.
500 University Blvd. West
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Phone: 301.593.9500