Archive for December, 2018

GLORIA SWANGSTU ORTON  
(Age 96)  

On Saturday, December 22, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Charles Edward Orton; mother of Karen O. Garrett (Jay), Cheryl O. Smith, Charles A. Orton (Barbara) and Diane O. West (Robert). She had eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Colesville Road (at Highland Dr.), Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, December 27, 2018, from 10 to 11 a.m. with Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Disabled American Veterans , 1722I St., NW #210, Washington, DC 20421.

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ROBERT N. FORD  
(Age 89)  

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 20, 2018. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Ann G. Ford, and son, Jeff (Susan) Ford. Surviving children are Gary (Pat) W. Ford and Judye (Joe) Osborne. He leaves seven loving grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. His career included more than 30 years at the Department of Justice, retiring as Deputy Assistant Attorney General. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, December 29, 2018 from 2 to 4 p.m. Prayers will be held at 3:30 p.m. Private Interment at Fort Lincoln Cemetery on Sunday, December 30. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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LILLIAN HELEN NARDONE (Age 93)

On Tuesday, December 18, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Roland Mario Nardone; mother of Maureen Wheatley (Dan), Delia Mychajluk (Nick), Maryann Hamilton (Michael), Mark Nardone (Katie); grandmother of Marilyn Lyons (Zach), Steven Nardone (Shanna), Devin Leisher (Rebecca), Maria Mychajluk, Patrick Wheatley, Justin Mychajluk, Amanda Nardone, Lisa Nardone; great-grandmother of Erin Lyons, Nate Lyons, Jack Leisher, Roen Nardone;  Also survived by many loving family members and friends.  Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, December 23, from 2 to 4 pm; where a prayer service will be held at 3:30 pm.    Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army, D.C. Chapter, 2626 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW,Washington, DC  20037.

Judy Sharon Dhanraj

(Age 57)

On Monday, December 17, 2018, of Lanham, MD.  Beloved daughter of Stella and Deonarine Dhanraj. Loving sister of Stephen (Julie) Dhanraj, Donald (Vidia) Dhanraj, and Denise Viener. Also survived by several nieces and nephews: Dylan Dhanraj, Kyla Dhanraj, Tara Dhanraj, Jordan Viener, and Mason Viener.  Private funeral services will be on Thursday December 20, 2018. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Wallace Presbyterian Church, 3725 Metzerott Rd, College Park, MD 20730.

WILLIAM EDWARD LAWLER, JR.  (Age 84)

William Lawler known to all as Bill, passed away at home on December 17, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born in Scranton, son of the late Dr. William E. and Claire Mullen Lawler, Bill was a graduate of Mount Saint Mary’s University and spent his career as a stockbroker in Washington, DC. A man of deep faith, he was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Bethesda, MD, the John Carroll Society and a Knight of the Order of Malta. After retirement, Bill volunteered at San Miguel School in Washington, DC and at Gift of Peace. Bill was predeceased by the love of his life, Mary Gorman Lawler, and is survived by his children William Lawler III (Lisa), Maria Lawler Perry (Michael), and Andrew Lawler; and his five grandchildren Caroline Lawler, William Lawler IV, Andrew Perry, Christopher Perry and Claire Perry. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 7500 Pearl St., Bethesda, MD 20814 on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 10 a.m. with visitation before the Mass at the church at 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to San Miguel School, 7705 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20012.

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Catherine Jeanette  Croggon-Edwards (Age 97) 

On Friday, December 14, 2018, Six-generation Washingtonian, and Beloved wife of the late Eugene S. Edwards; mother of Eugene R. Edwards (Christine), Nancy L. Edwards, Kathleen A. Oxenburg (Jim) and Ronald T. Edwards. She is also survived by four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Catherine had a beautiful singing voice and she sang the leads in the operettas at Roosevelt High School before graduating from Central High School in 1939. While attending Roosevelt, she was offered a scholarship for her vocal talents, however, she turned down the scholarship in order to get married. Catherine accomplished many things in her long life including having a loving family, working for Edward Wright real-estate (1949), as well as several other real-estate companies. She was also a medical secretary for the Chief of Staff, Ernest Gould, at the Hospital Center in 1958, and various other well-known doctors in the city. Catherine started looking into her family’s genealogy in 1956 and continued studying it for 60 years or more. In the last 15 years she became a professional genealogist. In April 1984 she sang at the Chevy Chase Women’s Club for over 500 people and she became a favorite among the different performers that night. The Chevy Chase Woman’s Club received a Fine Arts Award on behalf of Catherine’s outstanding singing.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking) on Thursday December 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Funeral Service at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday December 21 at 11 a.m. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH HURLEY (Age 88)

On Saturday, December 15, 2018, of Jensen Beach, FL, formerly of Bethesda, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Herbert Elmer Hurley, Jr.; loving mother of John E. Hurley, Elizabeth Hurley Slotkoff, Patrick L. Hurley and the late Bonnie C. Hurley Hayes;  devoted grandmother of the late Matthew Slotkoff, Lauren Slotkoff Fields, Jarett Wyatt Slotkoff, Heather Anne Murphy and Patrick L. Hurley, Jr.; great-grandmother of Amelia Anne Murphy.  Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, December 28, 2018, from 10 a.m.  Funeral Service to follow at 11 a.m.  Burial at Rock Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial  donations may be made in Memory of Charlotte E. Hurley to Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871.

Carolyn Bass Aument (Age 95)

 On Saturday, December 15, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved wife of the late George Aument; loving mother of Martin (Helen) Aument and Robert (Amy) Aument. Grandmother of Lauren, Madison Hannah and Jordan. Great-grandmother of  Braydon, Sister of June Bass Jackson, Mary Young bass Robinson, Bessie Ray Bass Cash, Raymond Andrew Bass and Thomasine Bass Cubine.  Graveside Service and interment George Washington Cemetery, 9500 Riggs Road, Adelphi, MD, on Thursday, December 20 at 12 PM.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VFW-Silver Spring Memorial Post 2562, 11316 Fern St., Silver Spring, MD  20902.

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VIRGINIA M. McGEE (Age 87)  

On Monday, December 10, 2018, of Spring Grove, PA formerly of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph P.R. McGee; loving mother of David McGee, Ron (Donna) McGee and Kevin McGee. Sister of Betty VanDusen and the late Robert W. Cross. Also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Monday, December 17, 2018, from 12 noon to 1 p.m., where Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association , Nat’l Capital Area Chapter, 8180 Greensboro Dr, Mc Lean, VA 22102.

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Bro. E. Barry Bartkowiak, FSC (Age 70)

On Tuesday, December 11, 2018, of Beltsville, MD. Born 1948 in Baltimore, MD to the late Edward P. and Dorothy Bury Bartkowiak. Entered the Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Christian Brothers) on August 29, 1966. Bro. Barry taught at Calvert Hall, Bishop Walsh, St. John’s, La Salle College High Schools, and retired to La Salle Hall. Member of The Providence Volunteer Fire Company, Towson, MD for 40 years. He is survived by his sister Mary Frances Duerr and his fellow Christian Brothers. Relatives and friends may call at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 11007 Montgomery Road, Beltsville, MD, on Saturday, December 15, beginning at 9:30 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Interment De La Salle Cemetery, Beltsville, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christian Brothers Retirement Fund, P.O. Box 238, Lincroft, NJ 07738.

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Eugenia Matheos (Age 91)

Eugenia Matheos of Kensington, Maryland passed away on December 11, 2018 at 91 years of age. Eugenia was predeceased by her husband of 39 years, Gus Matheos, and is survived by her loving children, George Matheos (Stephanie) and Maria Waters (Mike, deceased), and grandchildren, Constantine “Costa” Matheos and Eugenia” Kat” Matheos, a sister, Despina Matheos residing in Athens, Greece, and many relatives from the Island of Chios, Greece where Eugenia was born. A younger sister, Mary Houmis of Norfolk, Virginia, preceded her in death. Eugenia and her husband ran the G & M Luncheonette on Hampden Lane in Bethesda, Maryland for over 20 years. Family and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd West, Silver Spring, on Sunday, December 16th, from 7 to 9 p.m. (Trisagion Service at 7:30 p.m.) and at St. Sophia Cathedral at 36th and Mass. Avenue, NW on Monday, December 17th, from at 10 to 11 a.m.; where the funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 2815 36th St. NW, Washington, DC 20007.

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