Archive for July, 2018

ROGER L. MEERSMAN (Age 87)  

On Friday, June 15, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD originally from Moline, IL. Beloved husband of Delight Meersman; loving father of Matthew Meersman, Solange (Hank) Meetze, Deirdre (Scott) Gorton, Halcyon Meersman and Roberto Meersman. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Roger’s second home was the University of Maryland where, in his 39 years at the University, he served as Professor, Director, Scholar, and Chair in the Department of Theatre, and retired as Professor Emeritus. Dr. Meersman received his AA from Blackhawk College, BA from Saint Ambrose College, MFA from Catholic University, MA and PHD from University of Illinois. In addition to his work at the University, he directed many productions throughout the Washington D.C. area, served on steering committees and boards, and mentored many in the Washington Theatre community. His writing credits include co-author of the book, Stage for a Nation. He also served as Theatre Critic for the Journal Newspapers for several years. In 2002, Dr. Meersman was honored with the Theatre Washington Helen Hayes Awards Governors Award for his life-long contribution to, and unwavering support of the theatre community. Two of his greatest loves were his family and his students who were an unending source of pride. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Sunday, July 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers and in the spirit of Roger you perform an act of kindness, then go to a show.

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DAVID TERRILL MOORE (Age 64)

On Friday, July 6, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of Elizabeth Moore; brother of Rachel (Robb) Moore Baucom,  Anne (Cynthia Pape) Moore and Mary Vail (Mark) Moore Butcher; uncle of Luke Butcher, John Butcher, Kate Butcher Smyth, Christine Butcher Keill and Maryvail Baucom. Also survived by many other loving family and friends. Funeral Service will be celebrated at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, July 13 at 11 am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Northeast Abyssinian Rescue (www.neabyrescue.com) or American Heart Association (www.heart.org).

MARIA RAMONA BUENO (Age 77)

On Monday, July 2, 2018, of Rockville, MD.  Beloved mother of Ramon Antonio Bueno, Maria Esperanza Bueno. Jaime Jose Holguin Bueno, Belkis Mercedes Holguin Bueno, Maria Martina Bueno, Maria Fidelina Torres Bueno, Manuel De Jesus Torres Bueno, Jose Luis Madera Bueno; grandmother of Genesis, Deljis, Melvin, Margarita, Rosmery, Maria Miguelina, Janice, Crystal, Carina, José Miguel, Braylyn, Berlin, Yanibel, Nikita, Yaret, Jatnna, Amaurys, Allende, Osiris, Larisha, Armando, Joseph and Anthony. Mama on behalf of your 18 great grandchildren, we want you to know that we will always remember you and have you in our hearts.

Maria Ramona Bueno ( Mama, Doña Maria) fue una mujer fuerte, honesta, bondadosa, valiosa, luchadora, guerrera, virtuosa, firme, y amorosa. Mama fue madre y padre para sus hijos. Una madre cual hizo todo lo nesesario para el bien de sus hijos. Mamá era madre, hermana, abuela, y amiga. Todo cuál conoció a la doña María tenía la impresión de que tenía un corazón grande y limpio. Si ella tenía comida, todos también tenían comida. Sobre todo una mujer entregada a Dios. Todos te vamos a extrañar, dejas un espacio en nuestro corazón que nadie va poder llenar. Te recordamos y te amaremos para siempre Maria Ramona Bueno.

Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Monday, July 9 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm., where funeral service will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 10 at 11 am. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven cemetery.

ELLAREE BEATY PHILIPPEN (Age 91)

On Friday, July 6, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of John Philippen; mother of Leslie (David) Martone and Hans (Pat) Philippen; grandmother of Chloe, Dara, John, Sam and Ila. Also survived by her nephews Terry, Patrick, Mike and Kevin O’Shaughnessy. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, July 13, from 12:30 to 1 p.m.; where the Memorial Service will follow at 1 p.m.  Interment private.

DOLORES ANN DARRAGH

Dolores Ann Darragh, age 86, of Rockville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Monday July 2, 2018, surrounded by loving family members. Dolores was the beloved wife of 63 years to the late Hugh McCarthy Darragh and mother of six children, sons Thomas Hugh Darragh (deceased 2015), David Bernard Darragh, Daniel Robert Darragh, Steven Anthony Darragh, Dennis Michael Darragh, and daughter Andrea Lynn Baker. Dolores is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. In addition to being a loving mother and wife, she loved to dote on all her “grand kids” regardless of age and was a great fan of the Washington, DC area sports teams. Dolores’ love for life and family was infectious to all who knew her, and she will be greatly missed. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, July 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Monday, July 9, at 10:30 AM.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Ricardo Cortez (Age 88)

On Tuesday, July 3, 2018, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved life-long partner of the late Celedonia Chicas; father of Jose Chicas, German Chicas, Juan Chicas, Maria Romero, Julio Chicas, Catalina, Julia, Richard, Evelia, Omar and Wilfredo; brother of Carmen Cortez, Jose Cortez and Ernesto Cortez. Also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, on Tuesday, July 10, from 6 to 11 PM, where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 10 AM. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Sae Hun Kim
“Sam” (Age 57)

On Saturday, June 30, 2018, of Olney, MD. Beloved husband of Rachel HeeSun Kim; father of Albert and Jacqueline; brother of Julia Kim and Susie Kim. Also survived by loving family members, friends and church community. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901, Monday, July 9th from 10:30 to 11 a.m where service will begin at 11 am. Interment Norbeck Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Faith First Church at www.firstfaithchurch.com

Mary B. Adkins (age 90)

On Tuesday July 3, 2018, Mary Bueche Adkins of Bethesda, MD. Mary Adkins was born in Salina, KS, and moved to Washington, DC, in 1946. She worked for the American Trailer Company, the Marriott Corporation, and retired in 1993 from the National Institutes of Health after 20 years of service.

While working for the American Trailer Company, she married John G. Adkins, Jr, and the two were happily married for 49 years. Her husband, John, predeceased her in 1997, as did her sister, Theresa Dix, and brothers Walter, Paul, Francis, and Bernard Bueche. Mrs. Adkins is survived by her daughter, Mary E. Turner, her son John G. Adkins, III, and grandson, Matthew Turner, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Graveside service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD Tuesday, July 10, at 1:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Church of the Little Flower, 5607 Massachusetts Ave, Bethesda, MD 20816 or www.lfparish.org.

MARY LEE KANE (Age 92)

On Monday, July 2, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Francis Joseph Kane; mother of Michael Kane, Patricia Walker, James Kane, Celia O’Fallon, Mary Ellen Glowacki, Laura Clarke, Elizabeth Kane, and John Kane; also survived by 19 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and cherished nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, July 9 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, July 10, beginning at 10 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to S.O.M.E., 71-O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.

THOMAS N. MURPHY (Age 65)

On Sunday, July 1, 2018, of Wheaton, MD. Beloved son of the late Thomas J. and Helen W. Murphy; brother of Maureen A. Murphy and Shawn J. (Hilary) Murphy; uncle of Kevin (Adriana) and Kelly (Kevin) Robinson. Tom was a faithful member of St. Catherine Laboure and an active member of the Knights of Columbus-Rosensteel Council. He was an avid fan of Washington sports teams and enjoyed summers at Dewey Beach with his many friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Monday, July 9, at 11:00 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org.

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MARY FRANCES HEALEY KEMP (Age 92)

A rare beauty and lovable life partner for 71 years of Francis E. Kemp, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at home in Ashton, MD, surrounded by her family. Her life focus was always Faith and Family. In addition to her husband, she was the loving mother of Dennis (Nancy), Francis (Coleen), Mary Kathleen (Douglas), Patrick (Amy), Colleen (Joseph), Maureen (Brian), Theresa (Mark), Mary Frances, Carolyn (William) and Thomas. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at St. Gabriel’s Church, 26 Grant Circle, NW, Washington, DC, on Saturday, July 7, 2018, from 10 to 11 AM, with Memorial Mass at St. Gabriel’s at 11 AM. Following the Mass, interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Washington, DC.

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Joseph Vincent Rogers, Jr.

On Sunday, July 1, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Gloria Rogers; father of John, Thomas (Jane), Catherine, Mary, and the late Carol Rogers; brother of William Rogers, Julia Vaught and the late Mary Surguy, Vincent Rogers and Anne Coffman. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Tuesday, July 3, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, July 5 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Loyola Retreat House, P.O. Box 9, Faulkner, MD, 20632.

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