Archive for October, 2012

LEON M. GRANT

January 19, 1925 – October 26, 2012

Leon M. “Lee” Grant passed away peacefully at his home in Silver Spring, while surrounded by his family. Lee is survived by his beloved wife, Anna “Lilo” Grant, sons Peter (Sheila), and Stephen (Maryann) Grant and daughter Lisa (David) Higgins as well as by his seven grandchildren Jennifer, Bridget, David, Kelly, Charlotte, Jack, and Meaghan. Lee was a native Washingtonian having attended Ben Murch Elementary School, Alice Deal Jr. High and Woodrow Wilson High School. When his WWHS Class of 1942 was graduating, Lee was on a train bound for Paris Island having enlisted in the Marines. He was assigned to the 1st Marine Division where he participated in the Palau and Okinawa Campaigns. After the war, Mr. Grant attended GWU and later received his master’s degree in Commercial Science. He had a career as a stockbroker, and he was very proud of the integrity he brought to work with him every single day. His career allowed Lee the flexibility to teach 1st period accounting throughout the 70’s and early 80’s at St. John’s College High School as well as the time to attend virtually every practice his children participated in. Some of his fondest memories are of his students and of the many student-athletes he came into contact with both as a father and as Coach Joe Gallagher’s Team Moderator for hundreds of the “Johnnies” basketball games. The family will welcome visitors from 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 3 at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Western Ave. at Quesada St. NW, Washington, DC. Mass and a celebration of Lee’s life will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to St. John’s College High School, Attn. Athletic Department, 2607 Military Road, NW. Washington, DC 20015-1099.

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KATHLEEN THERESA DRISCOLL

On Friday, October 26, 2012, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late John Richard Driscoll. She is survived by many relatives, friends and neighbors. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Chapel, 520 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Friday, November 2, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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KEITH CHRISTOPHER BRUCE

On Friday, October 26, 2012, of University Park, MD. Beloved husband of Mary Frances Bruce; father of Gloria Ann Bruce, father-in-law of Wendy Seider; grandfather of Theo Seider Bruce; brother of Sandra Rayford, Vincent Bruce, Patricia Bruce, Cynthia Bruce, brother-in-law of Valerie Bionaz and Albert Rayford. Also survived by his nieces and nephews: Richard Person, Stephanie Harris, Carlotta Amaduzzi, Alessandra Person, Massimo Person, William Simpson. Relatives and friends may call at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 7010 Glenn Dale Road, Glenn Dale, MD, on Friday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; where the funeral will be held on Saturday, November 3, at 11 a.m. Interment Saint George’s Episcopal Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Saint George’s Episcopal Church, 7010 Glenn Dale Road, Glenn Dale, MD, 20769; Society for Science & the Public, P.O. Box 1674, Williamsport, PA 17703, www.societyforscience.org or American Civil Liberties Union, www.aclu.org/donate.

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MARGARET J. McNULTY

On Thursday, August 30, 2012, of Washington, DC. Beloved daughter of the late Margaret and Thomas McNulty; sister of the late Thomas McNulty. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday October 31, 2012 at 2 p.m. (please meet at the Administration building at 1:30 p.m.). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Child Society of Washington, 5101 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Suite 304, Washington, DC 20016.

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JOHN T. McCARTHY (Age 59)

On Sunday, October 28, 2012, of Takoma Park, MD. Coach McCarthy was known for his love of Lacrosse and coached high school lacrosse at DeMatha and Blair. John is credited with developing the sport throughout Montgomery County. Honored in 2007 as referee of the year by the Washington Area Lacrosse Officials Association (WALOA). He will be honored with their Lifetime Achievement Award in February.

Beloved husband of Deborah G. McCarthy; father of Brigid P. McCarthy and Patrick J. McCarthy; son of the late Thomas and Patricia McCarthy of Mineola, NY. The family will receive friends at their home on Friday evening starting at 5 p.m. Visitation at Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, 310 Tulip Avenue, Takoma Park, MD, on Saturday, November 3, at 10 a.m. with Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Youth Programs at Takoma Park Presbyterian Church or the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, 10400 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 270, Columbia, MD 21044.

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ELAINE JOSEPHINE FAVARA

On Friday, October 26, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved sister of Rosalie DeSimone and Peter Favara of Saginaw, MI. Also survived by her niece Gina D. Spangler as well as several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD on Wednesday, October 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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HELEN MARIE LIESMANN (Age 88)

On Friday, October 26, 2012, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late William F. Liesmann. She is survived by brothers John, Albert and Robert Jackson and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD on Thursday, November 1, 2012 from 10 to 11 am., where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hillhaven Nursing Home, 3210 Powder Mill Road, Adephi, MD 20783.

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ADELE MARY SPELLERBERG

On Thursday, October 25, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Francis E. Spellerberg; mother of Toni (John) Hudson, Tom (Florie) Spellerberg, Ruthie Spellerberg, Pete (Mary) Spellerberg, Joanie (Keith) Bagley, Mike (Paula) Spellerberg, and Phil Spellerberg. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), THURSDAY, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD on FRIDAY, November 2, at 1:00 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Covenant House of Washington, 2001 Mississippi Avenue, SE, Washington, DC  20020.

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ALBERT LA BARBARA MILLER

On Wednesday, October 24, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Kathleen Miller; father of Katie Miller; brother of Priscella Mullins, Colleen Holbrook, Lovella Altvater, Edward Robinson and the late Dolores Theriault. Relatives and friends may call at St. Joseph’s on Capitol Hill, Second and C Streets, NE, Washington, DC, on Monday, October 29, from 9 to 10 a.m., where the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, December 13, at 3 p.m. Those attending must assemble at the Administration Building by 2:30 p.m.

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JOHN FRANCIS KIERNAN

On Thursday, October 25, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Mary Kiernan; father of John F., William and Michael Kiernan and Cecelia Dietze. Also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchild. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.

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FELICIDAD GUZMAN

“Felice”

On Thursday, October 25, 2012, of Potomac, MD. Beloved sister of Nino De Guzman, Arnulfo Niño de Guzman and Nilda Niño de Guzman de Ayala; sister-in-law of Henny Tejeda; loving aunt of Silvia, Carolina, Christian, Sandra, Jorge, Marcela and Gabriela. She was a long-time employee of Denro, Northrop and Grumman (Rockville). 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. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Monday, October 29 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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TYRONE MARQUISE TAYLOR

On Sunday, October 21, 2012, of Burtonsville, MD. Beloved husband of Christie Taylor; son of Calvin and the late Wanda Ferguson; brother of Marlene Ferguson and Tyesha Taylor. Also survived by numerous nieces; nephews; aunts; uncles and cousins. He is the guardian angel of the Billy Hill Crew. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Saturday, October 27, 2012, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Interment private.

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LOIS ANN FLYNN (Age 78)

On Monday October 22, 2012 of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Edward P. Flynn; mother of Sandy (Mark) Spruill and Laura (Jeff) Mayerson; grandmother of Wesley and Kathryn Huntemann, Jared and Erik Mayerson, Jason Spruill, and Kira Hawksford; sister of Barbara Wever, Betty Durand, Joan MacMillan and the late Emily Tydings, Harold Madison and Steve Madison. Graveside Service at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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LE GIA PHAN

On Thursday, October 19, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Thu N. Phan; father of Lysa and Korey; brother of Mai and Que Ngo, Tri and Ha Phan. Also survived by beloved nieces and nephews, extended members of the family, and friends. Le is a well respected husband and father to whom loved him very much. He resided in Silver Spring, MD and worked at his business Thien Sanh China Herbs, VA for over 20 years. His knowledge and passion for his herbal profession has touched many lives, and is adored by many patients who knew him well. Relatives and friends may call at Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 from 3 – 5 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m.; where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, at 9 a.m. Interment  National Memorial Park, Falls Church, VA