Archive for August, 2018

Monday, August 20th, 2018

BALDERSON, Freda

Freda Balderson
(Age 94)
On Monday, August 13, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Russell Balderson; mother of Frances Musgrove and Phyllis Regotti; grandmother of Jennifer McKenney, Kristi Hyde, Lawrence Musgrove and Michael Smithhisler; She is survived by seven great-grandchildren and is also predeceased by her late twin sister, Frances Mayer. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Thursday, August 23, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, 9727 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, August 24, at 10 a.m. Followed by Interment at Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hills Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.

Monday, August 20th, 2018

ROLLISON, Mary Kathryn “Marie”

MARY KATHRYN ROLLISON “Marie”
On Thursday, August 16, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Jack Rollison for 62 years; mother of Ann (Richard) Stavely and Tom (Deb) Rollison; grandmother of Thomas, Andrew, and Clare; and sister-in-law of June Rollison. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 10 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis,
TN 38105.

Sunday, August 19th, 2018

BURNS, Leonard Frederick

LEONARD FREDERICK BURNS (Age 78) 
On Friday, August 17, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Louise Burns; father of Debra E. (Joe) Young, Diane E. Burns, and Carolyn M. Burns (Mechelle Munn); grandfather of Jacquelyn and Danielle Young; brother of Babette Johnson. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, August 22, 2018, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service at Silver Spring United Methodist Church, 8900 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Spring United Methodist Church

Saturday, August 18th, 2018

KENNEDY, Beverly Lillian

Beverly Lillian Kennedy (Age 71)

On Thursday, August 16, 2018. Beloved mother of sons, Timothy and Christopher Bradley, and daughter-in-law, Clare Collings-Bradley; sister of Ruby Vogler; grandmother of Conor and Amelia Bradley and Lily Hirsch-Bradley; aunt of Kenneth Vogler, Laurie Vogler Forté, and André Forté; great-aunt of Brianna and Caitlyn Forté. A Memorial Service will be celebrated at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, August 21, at 11 a.m. Interment held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

 


Saturday, August 18th, 2018

ROHDE, Mary G.

MARY GRACE ROHDE  
“Grace” (Age 95)  

On Thursday, August 16, 2018, Grace Rohde passed away peacefully. She is survived by her sons, Marc and Paul Rohde, daughter-in-law, Sara and her beloved sister, Ruth. Grace was a devoted mother and a caring person to all. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, August 23, 2018, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Private interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122.

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Saturday, August 18th, 2018

PURVIS, Jewel L.

JEWEL L. PURVIS (Age 96)  

On Tuesday, February 13, 2018, of Frederick, MD. Beloved wife of the late Ralph A. Purvis, Sr.; mother of Donnette Campbell, Joseph Purvis, Sr. and the late Ralph A. Purvis, Jr.; sister of Claudia Brinson; grandmother of Kenny (Kim) Campbell, Regina (Kevin) O’Rourke, Kimberly Campbell Lubore, Jason Purvis and Joey Purvis. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 1 p.m. Everyone attending, please meet at the administration building at 12:15 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Friday, August 17th, 2018

NICKOLAUS, Paul “JOCKO”


Paul “Jocko” Nickolaus (Age 78)

On Thursday, August 16, 2018, Paul Nickolaus, passed away following a fall and a short hospitalization. A resident of Silver Spring, MD, he was a fiercely devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, loyal family member, friend, and mentor. The last few years of his life were spent caring for his wife, Mary Margaret, as she dealt with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born and raised in North Arlington, NJ, he graduated from Queen of Peace High School before becoming the first in his family to attend college enrolling at the Catholic University of America. It was at CUA that he met the love of his life, Mary Margaret Collins, and acquired his nickname, “Jocko”, both of which remained with him for the rest of his life.
Following graduation with a degree in civil engineering, he earned his P.E., and worked for several DC-area engineering firms before co-founding AMN Engineering and Columbia Engineering.
Jocko was active in the Knights of Columbus Council #2809 where he was a Past Grand Knight and participated in bowling and softball leagues, enjoying the company of good friends and family.
Jocko is survived by his wife of nearly 54 years, Mary Margaret, his son Mike, daughter-in-law Tracy and two grandsons, Peter and Joe, of Milwaukee, and daughter Sue and son-in-law Steve Felter of Silver Spring. He also enjoyed the company and love of an extended family of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A viewing will be held at Collins Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 21, from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 -9 p.m. (500 University Blvd. West Silver Spring, MD 20901 Valet Parking). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 22nd at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church,11600 Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902 at 11 a.m. followed by his interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund (curealz.org).

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Friday, August 17th, 2018

LO, Betty W.

Betty W. Lo (Age 76)

On Monday, August 13, 2018, of Forest Hills, NY.  Beloved wife of the late Jung-chung Lo ;  mother of  Steven E. Lo and Thomas E. Lo; mother-in-law of Reshma Katira;  grandmother of Rohan, Preston and Dylan Lo;  sister of Helen Hsu, Kangsheng, Jiansheng and Kuosheng Wang.  Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901, Saturday, August 18, from 12 to 1 pm where Funeral Service will begin at 1 pm. Interment Private.  Flowers may be sent via LuLu Florist (301-907-4600), or in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Sitan Tai-chi & Martial Arts.

 


Friday, August 17th, 2018

BALDERSON, Freda

Freda Balderson
(Age 94)
On Monday, August 13, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Russell Balderson; mother of Frances Musgrove and Phyllis Regotti; grandmother of Jennifer McKenney, Kristi Hyde, Lawrence Musgrove and Michael Smithhisler; She is survived by seven great-grandchildren and is also predeceased by her late twin sister, Frances Mayer. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Thursday, August 23, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, 9727 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, August 24, at 10 a.m. Followed by Interment at Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hills Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.

 


Thursday, August 16th, 2018

REYNOLDS, Joseph Cook

Joseph Cook Reynolds (Age 89)

On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Massing Reynolds; father of Kathleen A. Haber (James), Janet I. Matijkiw (Roman), Robert W. Reynolds (Katrina), Thomas P. Reynolds (Kathryn), Christine M. Shows (Richard), and the late Stephen J. Reynolds (the late Jonna); Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, 20906, Tuesday, August 21, from 10:30 to 11 am. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Gonzaga College High School, 19 I Street, NW,Washington, DC 20001.

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Thursday, August 16th, 2018

DAME, Maria Henrietta

MARIA HENRIETTA DAME (Age 85)
On Tuesday, August 14, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife for 57 years of Dr. Richard E. Dame; daughter of the late Johannes M. and Henrietta M. Ruyter; mother of Michele Gonzalez; sister of Henrietta Stattel, Joseph Ruyter, the late Louisa, John, Martin, Henricus, and Jack. Also survived by 26 nieces and nephews and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, August 17, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Washington, DC.

 


Thursday, August 16th, 2018

CASWELL, Randall Smith

RANDALL SMITH CASWELL (Age 94)
On Monday, August 13, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband for 72 years of the late Jean Marden Caswell; father of Virginia Lee Caswell, Anne Marden Flynn (Brian), Ellen Sue Caswell, Julia Caswell Daitch (William) and the late Wendy Jean and William Edward Caswell (Jean); grandfather of Jean, Brian, Jennifer, Sean, Caitlin and Allison; great grandfather of Ben, Emma, Billy, Kate, Liam and Josephine; brother of the late John Caswell, Miriam Chaffee and Dwight Caswell. Also survived by other loving family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Congregational Church United Church of Christ, 9525 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, August 20, 2018 at 10 a.m. Private interment for Randall and Jean will be at Baltimore National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in their names may be made to Christ Congregational Church UCC.

 


Wednesday, August 15th, 2018

WAMBSGANZ, Pamela G.

PAMELA GLADYS WAMBSGANZ (Age 73)

On Sunday, August 12, 2018, of Ruther Glen, VA. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Frank Wambsganz. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday , August 16, from 10 to 11 am, where Funeral Service will follow at 11 am. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.


Tuesday, August 14th, 2018

TORRES, Consuelo

Consuelo Torres (Age 84)

On Saturday, August 11, 2018, of Washington, DC. Beloved wife of the late Francisco Antonio Torres. Also survived by her nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking), Thursday, August 16, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, 20902 on Friday, August 17, at 11  am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

 


Sunday, August 12th, 2018

BOUR, Gerald J.

GERALD J. BOUR (Age 90)
On Thursday, August 9, 2018, of Silver Spring, formerly of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine N. Bour; father of Kenneth Bour, Phillip Bour, Janice Tanner, Susan Blackburn and Christine Maggio; brother of Donald and Francis Bour. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at the Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, August 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

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

Phone: 301.593.9500