Archive for January, 2019

MARTHA GAZELLA GREENLEAF

Of Silver Spring, Maryland passed peacefully on January 12, 2019.  Born July 4, 1921 in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, she and her late twin brother, John, were the last surviving of Andrew and Mary Gazella’s thirteen children. A first generation American, she graduated from Marywood College as a Registered Dietician.  She followed the wave of workers into Washington, D.C. just after WWII and in time was hired by the National Canner’s Association, where she participated in one of the first televised cooking shows. Following the birth of her first child, she retired from television and created a loving home for her growing family. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 67 years, Elmer F. Greenleaf, her five children, Meg Greenleaf-Kocher, Bob, Beazy, Andy, and David Greenleaf, their spouses and twelve grandchildren. Contributions in her honor may be made to the charity of your choice.

Frances “LaRue” Bettien Owen

   July 18, 1919 – January 8, 2019

LaRue was born and raised in Napoleon, Missouri, the third daughter of Charlotte and Adolph Bettien. After completion of Lexington High School, LaRue graduated from Warrensburg Teachers College in 1940.  During WWII she taught high school in Kansas and Missouri.

In 1946 LaRue accepted a position with the Veterans Administration as an Educational Therapist, in medical rehabilitation. There she met her future husband Richard Owen who was wounded in Normandy.

Shortly after their marriage in 1951, LaRue transferred her membership from the Methodist Church to the Disciples of Christ when she was baptized at the Fairmont Christian Church.

Dick and LaRue settle in Kansas City, Missouri, later moving to Kokomo, Indiana and finally to Montgomery County, Maryland.

LaRue was active in the P.T.A, was a county assessor in Indiana, substitute teacher and finally retired from the Veterans Administration as an Educational Therapist in 1982.

From 1982 to 1985 she and Dick lived in Saudi Arabi and had the opportunity to take a trip around the world.

LaRue was very active in the 82nd Airbourne, 508 Parachute Infantry Regiment, C-47 and Maryland Purple Heart Organizations. She loved to travel especially to Normandy France. Besides traveling, LaRue had a passion for college basketball which began with her coaching of basketball at Amoret High School in Missouri.

LaRue loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially the annual “Nags Head Vacation” which was a tradition for over 20 years.

She was the loving wife of the late Richard B. Owen and is survived by her three sons Bradley (Mary Kay), Joel (Debbie) and Todd (Bob), along with six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, Md. 20901, Saturday, January 19, from 3-5 p.m.  A memorial service will be held at Aspen Hill Christian Church, 13501 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20906, Sunday, January 20, at 3 p.m. Interment at Arlington Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Aspen Hill Christian Church, 13501 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, Md. 20906, or Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Dr., Suite 100, Rockville, Md.  20850.

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Maria A. Olivera  (Age 84)  

Of Kensington, MD, passed away at home on December 29, 2018. Maria is predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Humberto R. Olivera; she is survived by her son, Humberto (Stacy) Olivera; her two grandsons, Mason and Brandon Olivera; in addition to many family and friends.  Maria was born in the Chiriqui province of Panama on October 16, 1934. She married on July 14, 1968 at the Sacred Heart Church in Washington, DC. She was a very spirited person who loved helping others and made friends easily. We know she will always be with us in spirit. Memorial Mass will be held for Maria and Humberto on Saturday, January 26 at 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 9705 Summit Avenue in Kensington, Maryland.

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Dr. Tonisa Ward

Passed away peacefully on Friday morning, January 4, 2019. Born in Waycross, Georgia in 1935 to Dayton S. Ward and Isadella McDaniel Ward and moved to Kensington, MD in 1946. Toni will always be remembered for her love of music, learning and mostly her family. Her unquenchable intellectual curiosity supported her thought-provoking questions, honest and well researched opinions. She was always generous and provided kind support of the dreams and pursuits of others. She was a strong advocate for equal rights for all and a role model and mentor to men and women of all races, religions, creed, denominations, sexual identity.

Toni is survived by her three children, Holly Parker (Joe), Charles “Chuck” Parker (Sara) and Daniel Parker (Maureen), her grandchildren Allison (Brian), Kristin, Shannon, Melissa and Amanda, Jessica and Erica, one granddaughter, Annabelle Charlotte Naumick, and her three siblings, Charlotte Thompson, Gerald Ward and Dale Ward. As a military spouse, Toni’s travels took her and her family to several locations in Europe (Paris, Fountainbleau, Holland, and Italy), as well as Colorado Springs, CO, while keeping their home base of Kensington, MD.

Toni was not only a working mother, but she earned her bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees (George Washington University). She also encouraged and assisted in the advanced education of her children and grandchildren. She worked for Montgomery County Public Schools as well as Los Angeles County Public school systems during her 30+ year career.

She organized family trips back to Italy and France to reacquaint her children (and acquaint other family members) with the locations and memories where they spent significant portions of their youth. She frequently went to Hilton Head Island with her family and most enjoyed any time she was able to spend with them on these excursions. Toni was active in the democratic party, the NAACP and various women’s advocacy organizations. She loved playing the organ and piano at Kensington Baptist Church, as music was her passion. She was an active citizen in her beloved town of Kensington, MD.

Toni will be missed by her family and numerous friends from every walk of life and throughout the world. She would want to acknowledge the extreme kindness of the team members at Bethesda Naval/Walter Reed Hospital and Kensington Park Senior Living.

A music memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 3 p.m. at the Kensington Baptist Church in Kensington, Maryland.

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Howard Joseph Kennedy  (Age 92)  

On Wednesday, January 9, 2019, of Rockville, MD, originally of Providence, RI. Beloved husband of the late Ruth M. Kennedy; father of Howard J. Kennedy, Jr., Judith K. Peel, and Eileen K. Resta; brother of the late Eugene J. Kennedy and Alice K. Coleman. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Founding member of Rockville Elks Lodge #2296 (now Washington Lodge #15). He was active in the St. Jude’s Choir and the Rockville Men’s Chorus. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, January 15, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where Funeral Service will follow at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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WILLIAM JOHN HARMON (Age 91) USN (Retired)

Born February 14, 1927, in Oliver, PA, died on January 9, 2019, at his home in Wheaton, MD. He was 91 years old.

Mr. Harmon is preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Karma Faye. He is survived by three children, Christopher John Harmon (Jean), William Patrick Harmon (Rena), and Richard Michael Harmon (John). He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, Matthew John Harmon (Jen), Colleen Audra Harmon, Laura Katherine Harmon, Michael Christopher Harmon, Mary Kathleen Harmon, Ryan Patrick Harmon, Megan Marie Harmon, and a special niece, Cathy Linn. He is survived by his two loving sisters, Mary Pillar, and Dorothy Zubovic and many devoted nieces, nephews, and friends.

Bill was a veteran of World War II, the Korean conflict and the Vietnam War. He grew up near the coal mines of Uniontown, PA, born to John Francis and Katherine Harmon. Bill was the oldest of seven brothers and sisters. He joined the Navy in 1944 at the age of 17, with permission from his father, who did not want him to follow in his footsteps as a coal miner.

Bill’s passion throughout his childhood was to become a pilot, but an injury to his eye disqualified him from air service and he turned his naval career to surface ships including the USS Southerland (DDR 743), ATR 66 Rescue Ocean Tug, the USS Dunn County (LST 762), and the USS Palau (CVE 122).

He later qualified for submarines and became a radio operator on the USS Pomphret (SS 391). He would eventually go on to serve on the USS Bream (SSK 243), USS Carp (SSK 338), USS Bugara (SS 331), USS Tira (SS 416), USS Remora (SS 487), USS Tang (SS 562), USS Nautilus (SSN 571) under Admiral William T. Anderson, and the USS Skate (SS 578). During his service with the Navy, he was part of the Naval Intelligence Group as a cryptologist or a “Spook”.

His duty stations took him from the mountains of Western Pennsylvania to the South China Sea, with one tour in China and two tours in Japan. He tracked foreign naval activity in the straits of Japan, skirting sonar nets to monitor ship movement. He also had duty stations in Adak, Alaska, Iceland, Germany, San Juan, PR, Norfolk, VA, and his beloved Scotland, where he met and continued a lifelong friendship with his best friend Bob Whyte. He retired from the US Navy in 1968 and continued working with Submarines at Vitro/Automation Industries in Aspen Hills, MD, on the 688 Class until he retired in 1988.

Bill’s lifetime dedication to the Blessed Virgin Mary was strengthened when he was on the USS Skate and collision sent the submarine to the bottom of the China Sea. He sought her intercession in the moments of uncertainty that the boat would resurface. His appreciation of her saving his life continued annually on December 8th __ the feast of the Immaculate Conception __ when he honored other subs and submariners lost by drinking “To the Boats”. Bill believed that Our Lady saved him for a reason. Years later, he was justified in this belief as he spent 14 years caring for his wife, Karma, who suffered from dementia, at home. Although she was bedridden, he insisted on being her primary caregiver and rarely left her side. His love and dedication to duty are an inspiration to his family. He was truly an American hero.

He was proud of his attachment to the various branches of the military but most honored to have served with the 1st and 3rd Marine Divisions, to include time in China near Tsingtao. Bill was a member of American Legion Post 268, VFW Post, the Fleet Reserve Association, the Wheaton Optimist Club and a Scout Master for Troop 498 in Holiday Park, MD. He was an usher at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church, where he was a parishioner for over 50 years. 73’s and 88’s.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, January 15 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday January 16, at Saint Catherine Laboure Roman Catholic Church, Wheaton, MD from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will be at the Parklawn Memorial Park.

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SUSANNE MARGUERITE HUMPHREY (Age 74)

On Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, of Wheaton, Md. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Clifton Humphrey Sr., mother of Andrew Clifton Humphrey Jr., grandmother of Andrew Clifton Humphrey III. Pioneer in computer information retrieval, database indexing and knowledge-based expert systems, a precursor to present-day online search engines, and co-author of “Databases: A Primer for Retrieving Information by Computer,” 1986. Also survived by loving relatives and friends. Visitation in the chapel at Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E Street SE, Washington, DC, 10 a.m. ET Tuesday, Jan. 15, where funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. ET with interment to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rothman Institute at Jefferson, Union of Concerned Scientists, and Center for Engineering Diversity and Outreach at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor.

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RICHARD AUBREY SUMMEROUR

Rick, born June 16, 1946, passed suddenly at home in Silver Spring, MD on January 5, 2019. He is survived by Mary Martha ‘Marty’ Summerour, his loving wife of 39 years, as well as his daughter, Rebecca Jean Summerour, his son-in-law, Alexander Peter Colwell, his grandsons Jack Summerour Colwell and James Aubrey Colwell, of Takoma Park, MD; and his mother Margaret Lassiter McJunkin and brother William McJunkin of Marietta, GA. He was predeceased by his sister Jane McJunkin Homer of Columbus, IN.

Rick grew up in Marietta, GA. He earned a BA in Economics at Emory University and an MS in Administration at Georgia College. A decorated Vietnam veteran, he served as a linguist in the Air Force. In his career with the Federal Government, he worked as a Contracting Officer and Contract Negotiator in the Aeronautical Systems Division and a Procurement Analyst and Acquisitions Specialist for the Air Force. After retiring in 1995, Rick was a private contractor for LMI and CACI.

Rick was intellectually curious, well informed, and an avid reader. A dedicated gardener, he created a rich native plant sanctuary. He and Marty loved felines and housed many skittish kitties. He adored time with his grandsons.

Beloved by family and friends for his kindness, creative wit, and caring nature, Rick will be dearly missed. His Celebration of Life service will be in Takoma Park, MD on Saturday February 2, 2019, 1-4PM. Contact RichardSummerourMemorial@gmail.com for details.

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REV. FR. HENRY J. JANUSZKIEWICZ

Fort Myers, Florida

Reverend Henry J. Januszkiewicz, 81, of Fort Myers, FL passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs.  A native of Newark, New Jersey was ordained May 26, 1962 at St. Matthews Cathedral in Washington, DC after studying for the priesthood at St. Bonaventure University and Christ the King Seminary from 1956 – 1962 in Olean, NY.  Prior to this, he had studied at Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ.  While pursuing his studies for the priesthood, he also received his Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and Theology.

Fr. Henry celebrated his first Mass on May 27, 1962 at St. Stanislaus Parish in Newark, NJ.  For the first 6 years of his priesthood, he served as Parochial Vicar at St. Thomas Moore in SE Washington, DC from 1962-1968.  He was then assigned to The Children’s Center for Delinquent and Dysfunctional Children in Laurel, MD, St. Patrick’s Church in NW Washington, DC, St. Mary’s Church in Landover, MD and Annunciation Catholic Church in NW Washington, DC before being assigned as Pastor to Ascension Catholic Church in Bowie, MD.  Fr. Henry served as Pastor there from 1978-1996.

Fr. Henry established a personal relationship with Pope John Paul II.  He traveled to Rome, Italy several times during Pope John Paul II’s Papacy, each visit being special, unique and personal with the Pope.  At the Vatican, Fr. Henry concelebrated morning Mass with Pope John Paul II in his private chapel before eating breakfast afterwards made by John Paul’s private nuns.

After health problems arose in 1994 he retired from the Archdiocese of Washington and moved to Florida.  He assisted at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Lehigh Acres, Florida from 1996-2006 as well as St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Bonita Springs from 1996-2015.  From 2015 until the time of his passing, Fr. Henry had been assisting at Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord in Fort Myers, Florida.

He is survived by his two brothers, Tadeusz Januszkiewicz and Casimir Januszkiewicz; his nieces and nephews, Ellen Januszkiewicz, whom he lived with for 40 years and her daughters, Katrina and Julia and their golden retriever, Twinkie; Thaddeus (Angela) Januszkiewicz and their daughters, Tara, Gina, Brianna and Kaitlyn; Frederick Januszkiewicz and his children, Nicholas and Tiffany; Thaddeua Marie (Ronald) Nowak and their sons, Michael and Kevin; Reinette Januszkiewicz; Barbara (Lou) Halasz; Mark Sawruk; Matthew Sawruk; Michelle Sawruk; Donna Tafro; and Stella Tafro. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Frederick Januszkiewicz; and sisters, Gladys Tafro and Helen Sawruk.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 12 from 10 to 11 am at Ascension Catholic Church, 12700 Lanham-Severn Road, Bowie, Maryland 20719, where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 am.  He will be laid to rest beside his mother at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, Maryland.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to a college fund to benefit his great nieces, Katrina and Julia whom he adored, C/O Ellen Januszkiewicz and sent c/o of Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Trail South, Bonita Springs, FL 34134.

Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home in Bonita Springs, Florida and Collins Funeral Home in Silver Spring, Maryland.

RAYMOND EDWARD SMITH (Age 85)

On Thursday, January 10, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mary T. Smith; father of Rosemarie, Maryann, Noreen, Jamie, Theresa, Raymond Jr. and Patrick. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Friday, January 18, 2019, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Viers Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Saturday, January 19 at 11 am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100 Rockville, MD 20850.

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Elizabeth Malia Calhoun  (Age 53)  

On Tuesday, January 8, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Daniel Joseph Calhoun; daughter of Gerald Aloysius and Mary Catherine Malia; sister of Mary Catherine (Timothy) Higgins, Carolan Malia (Kevin) Taylor and Gerald Anthony (Alisa) Malia. She is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends and adored beagle Molly. Relatives and friends may call at St. Bartholomew Church, 6900 River Road, Bethesda, MD, on Monday, January 14, 2019, from 10 to 11 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Private Interment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart at www.stoneridgeschool.org

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Howard Joseph Kennedy  (Age 92)  

On Wednesday, January 9, 2019, of Rockville, MD, originally of Providence, RI. Beloved husband of the late Ruth M. Kennedy; father of Howard J. Kennedy, Jr., Judith K. Peel, and Eileen K. Resta; brother of the late Eugene J. Kennedy and Alice K. Coleman. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Founding member of Rockville Elks Lodge #2296 (now Washington Lodge #15). He was active in the St. Jude’s Choir and the Rockville Men’s Chorus. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, January 15, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where Funeral Service will follow at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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JULIA KAVANAGH HORTON (Age 95)

On Tuesday, January 8, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late James W. Horton. Mother of Jim (Robin) Horton, Mary Louise (Serdar) Aykent, Kerry Horton, Peter (Deirdre) Horton, Paul (Patty) Horton and Julianne Horton, grandchildren Amy Horton (Brian Conlin), Brian (Lauren) Horton, Peter Michael Horton, Jennifer Aykent, Kathleen Horton, Conor Horton, Annie Horton, Thomas (Lindsey) Horton, Kara (Clarke) Sowell, Charlotte (Jeff) Geary, Denis Urian, Michael Urian and J.Patrick Urian. Great grandchildren, Isaac Horton and Levi Horton. Preceded in death by parents, James H. Kavanagh and Agnes Ormsby and siblings, James, Helen, Virginia, Robert and Richard. Survived by sister, Agnes Cahir. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation with the family at 10:00 am on Saturday Jan. 12, 2019 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD 20832, followed by a Memorial Mass at 11:00 am. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to Jewish Social Services Agency, directed to Hospice.

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Dolores Carcelli McCartney

Dolores Carcelli McCartney, Attorney at Law and long- time resident of Washington, D.C., died Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the age of 88. After graduating from Sharon Senior High School (Sharon, PA) in 1948 and then The University of Dayton in 1952, Mrs. McCartney was hired by the federal government as an analyst in national security. Beginning in 1959, Mrs. McCartney worked as a legislative assistant for United State Senator John Sherman Cooper of Kentucky, focusing on water, land and mining legislation. Fluent in Spanish, French and Italian, it was not uncommon for her to attend meetings in the Senate where she served as an interpreter. With Senator Cooper’s encouragement, she enrolled in American University’s Washington School of Law, graduating in January, 1965. She was then admitted to the D.C. Bar.

Upon graduation she was hired at the Washington D.C. law office of Nixon, Mudge, Rose, Gunther and Alexander. As a new hire she worked on the team that represented Listerine in their (unsuccessful) fight to claim the mouthwash killed the germs that caused colds. From the early 1970’s until eleven years ago Mrs. McCartney served as a criminal defense attorney – public defender in Washington, D.C.

Mrs. McCartney, was the beloved daughter of Joseph Carcelli and Cecilia Bronzo Carcelli of Sharon, Pennsylvania, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her former husband Gerald L. McCartney. She is survived by two daughters, Cecilia McCartney Hofmann of York, PA and Grace McCartney Naji of Boardman, Ohio, a son in law, Douglas J. Hofmann, M.D. of York, PA, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life Mass for Mrs. McCartney will be held, Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 309 S. George St., York, PA 17401. In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations in her memory be made to St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 10103   Georgia Avenue, Silver Springs, Md. 20902.  The clergy and members of this church greatly enhanced the quality of her life for the last ten years, during which time she was unable to walk. The family is also grateful to the caring staff of The Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Silver Springs, Maryland, who cared for their mother and her family with dedication and love.

Guiying Tu (Age 80)

On Tuesday, January 8, 2019, of Yichun, Jiangxi Province, China. Survived by by daughter Xiaohua Zhou, her husband Jinbang Wu, and their son Qiang Wu, survived by daughter Xiaoying Zhou, and son Hangjie Liao, survived by son Xiaochun Zhou, his wife Xin Cai and their daughter Yukun, and survived by son Sifang Steve Zhou, his wife Quanhui Janet Fei, and their children Olivia and Jeremy Zhou. The family will receive friends at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901, Saturday, January 12, from 2 to 4 pm. Interment P. R. China.