Archive for July, 2018

Sunday, July 22nd, 2018

FORRESTER, Michael Davies

Michael Davies Forrester 
(Age 61)
On Tuesday, July 17, 2018, of Rockville, MD. Beloved brother of Karen J. Cudd and Mark A. (Kathy) Forrester; uncle of Kristy, Jess, David, Alex, Brendan, and Jonathan; Also survived by many loving family members and friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Please contact the family at captboomerang@yahoo.com for further details. Interment Norbeck Memorial Park at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Associationdonatenow.heart.org

Friday, July 20th, 2018

BRENNAN, James Joseph

JAMES JOSEPH BRENNAN (Age 90)
On Tuesday, July 17, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD., formerly of Waterbury, CT. Beloved husband for 58 years of Donna Brennan; father of Jean Marie Decker, James, Jr. (Lisa), Thomas, Shawn (Jeff), and Linda Brennan (David); brother of Mary Alseph; grandfather of James, Julia, Zachariah, Jacob, Thomas, Noah, Bennett and Megan. He 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), Sunday, July 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 10AM. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Senior Connection, 3950 Ferrara Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20906.

Friday, July 20th, 2018

GREER, Mary Jo

Mary Jo Greer  (Age 93)
On Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband James A. Greer Sr.; her parents Michael and Maria DeMarco and her brother Dominic DeMarco. She is survived by her sister, Ann Constantineau; her son, James A. Greer Jr.; her daughter, Cynthia (Frank) Impala; her granddaughter Stephanie Impala and many loving nieces and nephews. Private service and interment. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice, 10720 Old Columbia Pike, 2nd Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20901 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Friday, July 20th, 2018

TRAINA, John H.

John H. Traina  (Age 73)
Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 14, 2018. He was born in 1945 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was a retired employee of the District of Columbia Public Schools. He is survived by one sister, Margaret, two step-daughters, Denise (Gladden) Austin and Kelly Gladden; one son-in-law, Ronald Austin and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Catherine and his older brother, Frank. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 23 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 805 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Private Interment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in John’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Thursday, July 19th, 2018

DAVIS, Robert H.

ROBERT HURLEY DAVIS (Age 62)

On Tuesday, July 17, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Sandra Glasser; loving father of Alycia Kiernan, Davis Glasser, and Rachel Glasser; proud grandfather of Cpl. Austin J Boland; son of Margaret Davis; brother of William Davis and Leslie Chappell. Predeceased by his brother Michael Davis. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. Bobby was not one for ceremony, so please join us in celebrating his life on Saturday, July 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Looney’s in Maple Lawn (8180 Maple Lawn Blvd. Fulton, MD). Interment at St. Mark’s in Vienna, VA will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the USA Swimming Foundation in honor of his commitment to access and inclusion in swimming. https://www.usaswimmingfoundation.org

 

 


Thursday, July 19th, 2018

POWELL, David Thomas

DAVID THOMAS POWELL (Age 69)
On Tuesday, July 17, 2018, of Washington, DC. Beloved husband of Kathleen Powell; father of David Jr. (Toko), Colleen Powell (Theo Jones) and Mary Frances Powell; grandfather of John and Maria Powell. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, July 21 from 2 to 3 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at 3 p.m. Graveside Service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, July 24 at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Associationdiabetes.org.

Thursday, July 19th, 2018

MOHELSKI, Inge Elisabeth

INGE ELISABETH MOHELSKI (Age 85)
On Tuesday, July 17, 2018, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of Leonard Mohelski; mother of Monika (James) Detig, Michael Mohelski, Patricia (Glenn) Culpepper, George (Lois) Mohelski, Joan (Mark) Davis, Katherine (Harry) Hawkins and the late John Mohelski. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Monday, July 23, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517.

Wednesday, July 18th, 2018

HY-KHAC-TRAN, Rev. Hilarius

Rev. Hilarius Tran-Khac-Hy (Age 91)
On Saturday, July 14, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Originally from Thanh-Hoa, Vietnam, Beloved priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, DC. Survived by one sister, four brothers and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Vietnam Catholic Church, 11812 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20904 Thursday, July 19, from 3 to 7 p.m. with Vigil Mass at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Vietnam Catholic Church, on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Tuesday, July 17th, 2018

JOHNSON, JR., Robert Joseph

 

Robert Joseph  “Bob” Johnson, Jr. (Age 76) 

Monday, July 16, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Born on July 10, 1942 a man who could do magical things was born. His talents began early with his ability to turn ordinary pieces of wood into objects of beauty. His reputation became known throughout the land and soon Presidents, Princes and Sheiks began to demand his furniture to adorn their homes and offices. He could wield a wood clamp like no other. Of course he was exceptionally handsome, just as every hero should be. Oh, how the ladies would swoon when Bob walked into the room. That was a magical power, too. After breaking many hearts he found love in his fair maiden, Emily, his wife of over 30 years. With Emily, Bob uncovered another magical power when he became the leader of a wild pack of Bichons. He howled with them as he taught them to sing and to the astonishment of those who witnessed it, he brought one pup back to life after a harrowing experience. Bob lived the life he wanted unapologetically and with no regrets, as only a hero could do. He left this world in a blaze of glory on July 16th, 2018. There would be no fading out for this guy. In addition to his wife, he leaves behind his daughters Brooke Villalba and Tanna Mayo, both of whom will greatly miss his jokes and laughter. His grandchildren, Sophia, Elena and George are looking forward to the day they can see their “Poppy” in heaven and hear about all the crazy shenanigans he has been up to with his new and improved heavenly body. There are many friends and family who are too numerous to name, but they all know the raucous that Bob is already causing up there with the big guy. We will miss you, Bob. Give ‘em heck!! Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, July 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 805 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, July 20, at 7 p.m.  Interment private. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Bob’s home away from home, St. Michael’s the Archangel Parish in Silver Spring, Maryland. Visit www.stmichaelssilverspring.org for more information.

 

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Sunday, July 15th, 2018

FLEURY, Jr., M.D., Albert F.

 

Albert Fenwick Fleury, Jr., M.D.

On Friday, July 13, 2018, Albert Fenwick Fleury, Jr., M.D. of Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved husband of Marianne (Mimi) Loferski Fleury; devoted father of Albert F., III (Cara), Joseph J. (Catharine), Chistopher M. (Julia). Also survived by his mother Alice Flynn Fleury, five grandchildren Jack, William, Alida, Joseph Jr. and Lily and six brothers, sisters and their spouses and children.

Family will receive friends at the Church of the Little Flower, 5607 Massachusetts Ave., Bethesda, MD on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, from 5 to 7 PM and where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 18 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow a St. Aloysius Cemetery, Leonardtown, MD. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hopital Sacre Coeur, in Milot Haiti through Crudem Foundation, PO Box 804, Ludlow, MA 01056 or Georgetown Preparatory School, 10900 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda MD 20852.

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Sunday, July 15th, 2018

CORNELIUS, Bernice

Bernice Cornelius (Age 79)
On Friday, July 13, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Lew Cornelius; mother of David (Brittany) and Chris (Shannon) Cornelius and Jeff (Pam) Wilson; grandmother of Zachary, Blake, Alex, Devin and Dillon; great-grandmother of Rowan; sister of Doug and the late Buddy Davis. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Tuesday, July 17, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 18 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

Saturday, July 14th, 2018

SCHULZ, William A.

William A. Schulz (Age 93)

On Friday, July 13, 2018, of Kensington, MD.  Beloved husband for 41 years of the late Rita Miller Schulz; survived by his wife of 21 years Gertrude Pekar Schulz; his daughter Catherine Rita Schulz Bogus and son-in-law John D. Bogus; stepsons Jeffrey Pekar and Brian (Vickie) Pekar; grand-daughters Denise Bogus (Eric) Reiffenstein and Diana Bogus (Eugene) Madlangbayan; step-grandchildren Molly and Kyle Pekar; great-grandsons Matthew and Daniel Reiffenstein, and Luke Madlangbayan.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, July 19, from 7 to 9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, July 20, at 11 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Saturday, July 14th, 2018

WILLOUGHBY, Sr., Lawrence F.

LAWRENCE FRANKLIN  WILLOUGHBY, SR. (Age 88)
On Thursday, July 12, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband for 68 years of Ruth A. Willoughby; father of Lawrence Franklin, Jr. (Susan), David (Renee) and Robert (Diane) Willoughby. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, from 10 to 11 a.m. with Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD.

Saturday, July 14th, 2018

CHEN, Helen Cher

HELEN DER CHEN (Age 85)
On Thursday, July 12, 2018, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of Homer M. Chen; mother of Tommy, Stanley and James Der; sister of Margaret, Charles, Lockett and Edward. Also survived by 15 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Tuesday, July 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, 4101 Norbeck Road, Rockville, MD 20853 on Wednesday, July 18 at 10:30 a.m. Interment George Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick’s Church.

Friday, July 13th, 2018

DURST, Kenneth J.

Kenneth John Durst (Age 47)

On Wednesday, July 11, 2018, of Rockville, MD.  Beloved husband of Kerry Grimberg Durst; loving father of Charles and Margaret Durst; son of Ernest and Miriam Durst; brother of Linda Iannacone, Gary, Robert and the late Richard Durst; son-in-law of Patricia and John Grimberg. Also survived by many extended family and friends.  Visitation will be held at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, 1513 Dunster Road, Rockville, MD, on Monday, July 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 17 at 10:30 a.m.  Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to an educational fund for his children Charlie & Maggie at www.gofundme.com/durst-family.

 

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500 University Blvd. West
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Phone: 301.593.9500