Archive for September, 2018

Suzanne Moore Seminara (Age 76)

On Tuesday, September 18, 2018, of Potomac, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Santo Seminara; mother of Mary Seminara Diemer (Craig), Teresa Seminara Messina (John),  Rosemarie Seminara Bailey (Thomas), Carmelo Seminara (Eileen), Sandra Seminara Anthony (the late Dr. Steven), Anna Seminara Kittleson (Skip), Santo Seminara (Moira), Domenico Joseph Seminara (Elizabeth), Concetta Seminara Healey (James), Giovanna Seminara Kaba (Jason), and  Domenica (Mima) Seminara; grandmother of Maria Messina Tracz, Lauren Bailey Scully, Anna Lisa Messina Szczur, Mark Santo Diemer, Santo Benjamin Bailey, Stefan Santo Anthony, Joseph Edward Diemer, Sarah Maria Anthony, Santo Kevin Seminara, Santo Maxwell Seminara, Justin Santo Kittleson, Julie Ann Seminara, Reagan Alexander Seminara, Sloane Jessica Seminara, Isabella Victoria Seminara, Samantha Maria Seminara, Michael Dominic Seminara, Ava Rose Healey, Katelyn Healey, and Kendall Kaba; great-grandmother of Charles Francis Tracz; sister of Kimberly Moore Bessler and Michael A. Moore.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD, on Saturday, September 22 at 12:30 p.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Washington, 924 G Street NW, Washington, DC  20001 or www.catholiccharitiesdc.org.

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Shirley Kay Jones (Age 71)  

On Monday, September 17, 2018, of Mechanicsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late George Travor Jones; mother of Theresa (Buddy) Ball, Yvette (Erik) Allen, Imogene (Charles) Jones, Michelle Jones, George Jones and Louie; grandmother of Courtney, Brandon, Ryan, EJ, Katelynn, Clayton, Colin, Hailey, and Aiden; ; great-grandmother of Ryleigh; sister of Rachel Hollidge, Bettyjean Schmiedigen and Catrinikia Ann Taylor; and the late Harvey Lewis, Elizabeth Shepherd, Evelyn Pauline Tupper, Frances Marie Collins, Margarett Stancliff, Consuella White, Ethel (Edie) Waddell and Carline Annette Norris. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, September 21, 2018, from 10 to 11 am with Funeral Service at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, at 11 am. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org/

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Lorraine Hogan O’Keefe (Age 88)

On Sunday, September 16, 2018, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved wife of the late John Joseph O’Keefe. Loving mother of Anne O. McConaghy, Mary P.(Christopher) Conley, Kathleen O. (the late Raymond) Massaro, Eileen O. (Patrick) Smith, Patrick J. (Joanne) O’Keefe and Thomas B. (Kristin) O’Keefe. Sister of Joan Bauk, Maureen Sullivan and the late Eugene Hogan. Also survived by 24 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, Saturday, September 22, from 9:15 am to 10:15 am, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:15 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Mother’s Club at Gonzaga College High School via www.gonzaga.org/giving or by mail at the address below. Please indicate that the gift is in memory of Lorraine O’Keefe. Gonzaga Mother’s Club c/o Gonzaga College High School,19 Eye Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.

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Aurora Reyes Eugenio

Aurora Reyes Eugenio, 77, peacefully passed away on September 16, 2018 after fighting cancer for over 3 years.  Born September 15, 1941 in Manila, Philippines to Carlos and Bienvenida Reyes.  She immigrated to United States in 1974 with her husband, Renaldo Eugenio, and 3 girls. She was a loving, supportive, dedicated and beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother.   She is survived by her daughters; Angeline, Maria Cristina, and Cecille: grandchildren; Michael, Marina, Jacob, Tomas, Caitlynne, Mateo, Ryan and Angelina: Siblings; Carlos II (Alicia), Josephina (Norrie), and Elvira (Henry).  The family is grateful to all our friends and family that have given us their prayers, strength and love these past few years as her disease progressed.

There will be a viewing on Thursday, September 20th from 2-4 pm and another from 7-9 pm at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD 20901. A Mass will be celebrated at St. Jude Catholic Church, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20853 on Friday, September 21st at 11 am. Burial will follow after the Mass at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20906.

Marky Paul Toli (Age 27)

On Tuesday, September 4, 2018, of Gaithersburg, MD. Loving Son of Marie Rose, Marcos Toli Paul & the late Frantzy Virgile. Brother of Carlo Paul, Sansra Paul, Martine Paul Kerlyn Paul & Carline Lamtontagne and Kichelle Toli.

Marky will always be remembered for his beautiful bright smile, outgoing personality and sunny disposition. He loved working as a bar manager at GrillMarx in Olney, MD and meeting new people. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

Visitation will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, September 14, 2018, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Funeral Service at Norbeck Memorial Park Chapel, 16225 Batchellors Forest Rd, Olney, MD, on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 1:00 PM and interment will immediately follow.

MARY LOU ROBINSON (Age 94)

On Saturday, September 8, 2018, formerly of Bethesda, MD. Beloved wife of the late Harry C. Robinson; mother of Mary Ridgway (Jim), Chuck, Dorothy Mahon (Terry), Ann Hallock (Doug), Margaret Farrar (Andy), Beth Reese (Stan), Jean Gouker (Don) and the late John, Paul and Bill. Also survived by Kathryn Robinson, Susan Coroneos (Tas); 25 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at St. Raphael’s Church, Falls Road at Dunster Road, Rockville, MD, Friday, September 14, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

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ANTHONY J. SMITH 

“Tony” (Age 24)  

On Tuesday, September 11, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of Teresa and Christopher Smith; brother of Nicholas, Stephen, and Andrew Smith; grandson of Milena and Nick Farace and the late Carol and Phil Slater. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. A 2012 graduate of Gonzaga College High School. Relatives and friends may call at St. Andrew Apostle Church, 11600 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20902, on Thursday, September 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 14, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew Apostle Church.

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Dr. Louis DePalma, M.D. (Age 62)

On Thursday, September 6, 2018, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of  Adriana DePalma;  father of Claudia DePalma, Laura DePalma, and Julia DePalma; grandfather of Jacob Asher Cooper;  son of Louise DePalma and the late Joseph DePalma; brother of Toni Palmerio. Memorial Mass at Holy Redeemer Church, 9705 Summit Ave, Kensington, MD, on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 1 pm. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Connections for Cancer Support, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814 at www.hopeconnectionsforcancer.org OR Montgomery Hospice at www.montgomeryhospice.org/donate-and-support

Maria A. Delgado (Age 95)

On Saturday, September 8, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved mother of Gerzan, Luis, Mauricio and Selina Delgado; grandmother of Jerzan, Jeanette, Brenda, Cristina and Daniel Delgado; great-grandmother of Jane and Leila Delgado; sister of Julio, José, Rafael, Antonia, Jesus, and Delia Delgado. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, 20853 on Wednesday, September 12, at 12:30 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

MARY ANN VERONICA FAY

Mary was born in the small town of Lancaster, Pennsylvania to John and Annabel Fay.  Her only surviving sibling, Eleanor Agnes Chavez, lives in Corpus Christi, Texas.    She grew up on a farm with her brother John and Sisters, Pat and Eleanor.  She married Mohammed El Azhary in 1982.   Mo was working in Vienna, Austria and they successfully navigated a long distance relationship until Mo was able to relocate to the DC Area where they lived happily for over 30 years. Although, Mary and Mo did not have children, they were blessed with many nieces and nephews who they loved and cherished!  Always ready to celebrate their success and help out when there was a need.  We all knew that we could count on Aunt Mary and Uncle Mo to be there when we needed them.

Mary was the first girl in her family to attend College on a four year scholarship at the University of Notre Dame where she studied music, specializing in Organ and Piano.   She graduated with Honors and was on the Dean’s List throughout her college studies.   She was very proficient in English and excelled playing the organ.

Mary had a very interesting career!   After Graduation she moved to the Washington, DC area and took a position teaching English at an Elementary school in Northern Virginia.  With her Summers free, she applied for an Internship in the Kennedy Administration.   She was hired by then Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson who told her “You Will Do Okay Dear”.   Following her Internship, she worked for the Department of the Army in the Pentagon.   In 1973, she worked for the U.S. Senate as one of the editors of the Watergate Hearings.  Soon after, she joined the office of Senator Barry Goldwater from Arizona and became his clerk on the Space and Science Committee.  She worked in the Senate for several years.  Mary also worked briefly at the Egyptian Embassy and was involved in the signing of the historic Camp David Accord between Anwar Sadat, Menachim Begin, and President Jimmy Carter.  She also worked at the National Shrine in the Bursars Office and Catholic University in the Dean’s office.

On Sundays for many years, Mary shared her musical gifts, playing the organ at the Soldier’s Home in Washington DC for Celebrations and the Funerals of Veterans.  She was not one to sit still!  She volunteered for several years at the “Gift of Peace” House helping in the office and teaching the Missionaries of Charity, (Mother Teresa’s Sisters) English in the evening.  She had the opportunity to meet Mother Teresa on her visits to the Washington DC House and they became friends!

Later, Mary took a position as Assistant to the President with (NEMA) the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, a lobbying organization, where she worked for many years.  Mary completed her working years at the Military Archdiocese of Washington, DC as a part-time employee, working 20 hours a week, editing the Newsletter of the Organization.

Mary was a beautiful and talented lady!  She will be missed by all who knew and loved her!

Mary Ann Veronica Fay passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Fay of Silver Spring, Maryland.  She was predeceased by her parents, sister Patricia Burdick and brother John.  She is survived by her husband Mohammad El Azhary, her sister Eleanor Agnes Chavez, and many nieces and nephews, she loved and cherished.   She was an honor student at the University of Notre Dame.  Her 40-year career covered many interesting positions with the Department of the Army in the Pentagon, the United States Senate, NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturing Association), and the Military Archdiocese of Washington, DC.   She will be greatly missed by all.

Services will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20902, (301) 681-7663 on Wednesday, September 12 with a viewing beginning at 10:00 am, followed by Mass at 11:00 am.  Internment will follow the Mass at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20906, (301) 871-6500.    Condolences may be made at www.elzhary9620@gmail.com

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Josephine L. Browning (Age 90)

On Friday, September 7, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Lewis E. “Cottney” Browning. Loving mother of Michael (Jill ) Browning, Bill ( Martha ) Browning, Susan Browning, and Bobby (Ginger) Browning. Sister of John DeMino. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Holy Redeemer Church, 9705 Summit Ave, Kensington, MD, 20895 Thursday, September 13, 2018, from 10 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 Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, DC 20017 or to Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter, 8180 Greensboro Dr. Suite 400, McLean, VA 22102.

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Victor Manuel Melendez Vega (Age 58)

On Sunday, September 2, 2018, of Rockville, MD. Survived by his wife, Nancy Anabella Melendez and the Melendez Vega family. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, September 7, 2018, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

WILLIAM IRVIN KRACKE (Age 77)

Passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved father of Kristen Kracke-Bock (Joe) and Kurtis Unruh Kracke (Julia); grandfather of Jonah, Caleb, Jacob and Karis. He is also survived by his brother, Fredrick Kracke; his niece (Mary) and his two nephews (Gil and David). Bill dedicated his life to the betterment of others and did so selflessly as a US Air Force Captain and Flight Surgeon in Vietnam and throughout the remainder of his career as a doctor. Bill graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1966 and completed his psychiatric residency in 1972 at the University of Texas Medical Center. He then dedicated 40 years to private practice in Amarillo, Texas as one of the most sought after psychiatrists in the panhandle. While he defined himself proudly and primarily as a doctor and psychiatrist, Bill also lived fully and joyfully in each moment and knew how to seize all that life offers. He was a role model for friends and family on how to enjoy life and he did so passionately whether it was skiing slopes, hiking the Maroon Bells, white water rafting, watching the moon rise, running marathons, bicycle riding in the mountains, writing poetry, learning to make stained glass, playing southwestern wooden instruments, sharing a drag race car and working as pit crew, or wining and dining and taking in the symphony as only a few examples of his broad interests and thirst for life. He was a true Renaissance man and embraced every new opportunity or experience he could find. His life came full circle when he returned home to Maryland where he was born to live near family and share his latter years with the people who loved him most. Inurnment Service at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 9 AM. Everyone attending please meet at the cemetery administration building at 8:15 AM. Contributions in his memory may be made to National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) of Texas, P.O. Box 300817, Austin,TX 78703.

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