Archive for January, 2019

Bernard Raiche, Ed.D., J.D. (Age 74)

On Sunday, January 20, 2019, of Olney, MD.  Beloved husband of Jean Raiche; loving father of Katherine Raiche; brother-in-law of Lloyd Adams and his wife Judy. Also survived by cousins and nieces. During his life, he held a number of clinical and administrative positions in psychiatric and rehabilitation agencies. He also taught in graduate counselor education programs at Marquette and Loyola Universities. He obtained his J.D. later in life and enjoyed the opportunity to serve others in a legal capacity. Bernie also served on the NAMI Maryland Board of Directors, Maryland Medical Reserve Corps, Disaster Mental Health and Maryland Medical Reserve Corps. His interests included photography, being a great dad, husband and serving others. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 12:30 to 1 p.m., where a Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m.  Memorial contributions may be made to PLAN of Maryland – D.C., Inc., 604 S. Frederick Avenue, Suite 411, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877 or to The Siena School Scholarship Fund, 1300 Forest Glenn Road, Silver Spring , MD 20901.

Nickolas J. Sporgitas (Age 85)

On Sunday, January 20, 2019, of Washington, DC. Beloved husband of the late Smaragda Sporgitas; father of John Sporgitas (Karen) and Leo Sporgitas (Melissa); brother of Eleni Economidis and the late Gina Koroulakis; grandfather of Nicholas, Elizabeth and Alexander. He is also survived by loving nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, January 23, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9  PM. Graveside Service at  Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, January 25, 2019 at 10:30 AM.

Littell Edward Wilson

September 9, 1924 – January 17, 2019

Littell Wilson, a native Washingtonian, was born September 9th, 1924, the son of Alexander Hamilton Wilson and Isabelle Murphy Wilson. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 17th at age 94 after leading a full and happy life.

His devotion to his family and his Catholic faith were paramount in his life accomplishments. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Monica Peach Wilson of Ellicott City, MD; his parents; his two brothers Alexander Hamilton Wilson, Jr. and James Montgomery Wilson; and his sister Mary Louise Troy. He is survived by his wife Janet M. Wilson of Chevy Chase, MD; his sisters Marguerite Wilson Cosgrove and Donna Wilson Slingluff; his four children, Mary Wilson Stanley and husband Drew of Atlanta, GA, Josephine Wilson Traino and husband David of Vero Beach, FL, Littell Edward Wilson, Jr. and wife Callie of San Francisco, CA, and Francis Hamilton Wilson and wife Julie of Silver Spring, MD; and his stepchildren Kristine Miller McGehee of Bethesda, MD and Kent Miller of San Francisco, CA. Littell leaves behind a huge and loving family which includes 14 granddaughters, 5 grandsons, 7 great-grandsons, one great-granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews.

Littell was a member of St. Bernadette Parish and a lifetime member of Columbia Country Club.

He was the consummate gentleman, an avid golfer, a savvy bridge player and, above all, a family man who had nothing but good to offer to everyone he met. When asked his recipe for his unfailingly positive happiness, Littell always said that his secret to a happy life was getting at least nine hugs every day. Those who knew him are quite sure that on most days he garnered way more than that.

Littell graduated from Georgetown Prep in 1942.  He served in the United States Navy at the end of WWII as an engineer on the bridge of the USS Collett in the Pacific. He completed his education at Cornell University and Catholic University in Electrical Engineering. His career spanned almost 50 years, working at Walter C. Doe & Company, Enertron and finally for the Architect of the Capital, updating the electrical systems at some of Washington, DC’s most historical buildings, including the U.S. Capitol and the Senate Office Building.

The family is particularly grateful to the staff at Riderwood and Holy Cross Hospice who supported and cared for Littell in his final years.

Friends are invited to call at Francis Collins Funeral Home in Silver Spring (Valet Parking) on Monday, January 21st from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bernadette Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 22nd at 10:30 am. Littell will be interred at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Washington, DC on Wednesday, January 23rd at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to www.foodforthepoor.org.

Deanna Michele Perucci (Age 24)

At age 24, Deanna Michele Perucci passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019; beloved daughter of parents Philip and Marian Perucci; sister of Suzanne Perucci. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Deanna received a BA in English Language & Literature and a Master’s in Education, both from the University of Maryland, College Park. She was elected into the International English Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta. She advocated an immersive learning approach, which she described as follows:

“Rather than teaching in a purely lecture-based setting, I strive to be a catalyst for higher-level thinking that fosters student-led discussions and enables students to reach their own conclusions”

In her professional life, Deanna’s enthusiasm for teaching was well received by both staff and students, and was extremely rewarding for Deanna. Most recently, she was a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher at Herbert Hoover Middle School in Potomac, MD.

In her personal life, Deanna was especially fond of the beach, sun-bathing, Disney World, cooking, reading and music. Deanna had a particular “knack” for cooking; she enjoyed cooking, and those lucky enough to enjoy her food were invariably pleased!

Deanna was especially gifted with a great deal of charm and charisma, always being eager to truly understand others and help in any way she could. As a wonderful daughter, sister and girl-friend at the time of her untimely passing, the loss of Deanna impacted a surprisingly large number of people. Still, it is safe to say that – for those who really knew Deanna – she would want us to treasure the time we had with her, but not despair in her absence.

Relatives and friends may call at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, Monday, January 21, from 4 to 7 p.m.; where the Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 22, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Deanna, it was a pleasure to have known you; we will miss you!

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Joslyn Radford Peterkin

November 3, 1934 – January 12, 2019

Joslyn Ranford Peterkin passed away peacefully on January 12, 2019. He was 84 years old. Loving and devoted husband to Joyce, they were married for 56 years and lived in Ellicott City. He was retired having served almost 25 years of service as a security officer for Giant Food. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife Joyce, his son Barry, his daughter/granddaughter Donna, his special best pal and great grandson Aidan, granddaughters Dionne, Diane, and Devenia; 8 great grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters, nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He will be remembered and deeply missed by many. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, January 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and at Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, 9727 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, January 23, from 10-11 am where funeral service will be held at 11 am Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Kathryn Jean Ollweiler Knutsen (Age 86)

On Wednesday, January 16, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Wallace Knutsen; mother of Norman Knutsen, five nieces, two nephews and two sister-in-laws. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, January 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 11612 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, January 23, at 11 am. Interment George Washington Cemetery.

Gordon James Williard (Age 85)

On Thursday, January 17, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Hope C. Williard. A memorial service will be held at American Legion Post #268, 11225 Fern St, Wheaton, MD 20902 at a date and time to be determined. Interment private.

Gloria Ann Anselmo (Age 79)

On Tuesday, January 15, 2019, of Bethany Beach DE. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Anselmo. Mother of Lynn Bassin and Deborah Griffith, who preceded her in death; step-mother of James Anselmo, Robert Anselmo, and Donna Snyder; grandmother of Lauren Rowe, Anthony, Joseph, and Nicolas Anselmo, and Heather and Hunter Snyder; great-grandmother of Trinity and Kyleigh Stover and McKenna Rowe. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901, Tuesday, January 22, from 12:30 to 1 pm. Funeral Service will follow at 1 pm. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association , 108 Byte Drive #103, Frederick, MD 21702.

Dr. Tommy Harrison Nkungula

Dr. Tommy Harrison Nkungula was born March 8, 1936, at Gopani Village, Blantyre, Malawi and is the oldest of eight children.  He attended primary school at Chileka Mission Primary School but dropped out early to seek opportunity in Rhodesia (present-day Zimbabwe).

He completed primary education in the early 1950s and returned to Malawi where he pursued Elementary School Teaching Certificate.  Seeking to better himself, he returned to Rhodesia to pursue college studies.

On January 14, 1963, he married his sweetheart, Alice (nee Nkosi) and were both employed by Malawi Union of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, teaching at Chileka Mission, Malamulo Secondary School and Mwami Mission in Zambia.

Dr. Nkungula had an ardent belief in higher education, and towards this goal, he and his wife went to the Avondale College in Australia completing college studies and returning to Malawi in 1969 where he was the Headmaster at Matandani Secondary School for five years.

In 1979, the SDA church provided sponsorship for him and his family for graduate studies at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, where he completed a Masters Degree and went on to obtain a Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Western Michigan University.

In 1980, he was elected as the Education Director for the Trans Africa Division of the SDA Church regional headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe where he was responsible for the development of church’s educational institutions in multiple countries in Africa and served for 15 years.  He frequently recollected on the privilege of working with and serving along many great church leaders in the SDA World Church.

In 1995, he left his position seeking to return to what he loved – direct classroom teaching.  He taught English and served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Solusi University, in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe from 1996-2003.  He returned briefly to the Division between 2003 and retired in 2005.  Upon retirement, he was requested to assist in the establishment of the Adventist University of Mozambique in Beira, Mozambique.

As a husband, he served his family with integrity, love, and compassion.  His love for the Lord was exemplified in his life as he led daily morning and evening worship.  He enthusiastically encouraged his wife to pursue her studies and education to further her career and development and motived his children and extended family to do the same.    When asked what his favorite job was, he replied “teaching.”  It didn’t matter where, but he cared about the potential and promise he saw in everyone around him.  He was always ready to meet his Lord, and on Friday, January 11, 2019, when he closed his eyes for the last time, we know he was in His presence ready for eternity.

Tommy Nkungula is preceded in death by his parents the Late Harrison Nkungula and Edelesi  Nkungula (nee Thomo), brothers Ecton and Fight Nkungula, and sisters Nellie Nyengani and Elinett Chikaponya.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dr. Alice Nkosi Nkungula, and their two children – Dr. Tania Nkungula and her companion, Mr. Yves Francois and their children Erin, Chandler, and Sidney ; his son Miko (Mayamiko) Nkungula; his brothers Milos and Peter Nkungula, and sister Malita Nkungula, along with numerous nephews and nieces.

Funeral Services will be on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Remnant SDA Church, 15121 McKnew Road, Burtonsville  MD 20866. Visitation from 2:30-3:30 pm, Service 3:30-5pm and funeral reception 5:30-8pm.

Funeral Service in Malawi TBD.  Interment will be at Chileka, Blantyre, Malawi.

Cesar Enrique Perdomo

Cesar Enrique Perdomo of Silver Spring, MD died on January 14, 2019, surrounded by loved ones.  Beloved son of Cesar and Maria Perdomo; brother of Vivian Natalia (Michael) Diokno.  He is survived by his cousin Sandro Torrico; nephews Victor and Andreas Diokno; girlfriend Alyssa Moody; in addition to many family and friends.

Cesar was a graduate of St. Jude’s Catholic School, Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, and the University of Maryland, College Park.

Relatives and friends may call at the Shrine of St. Jude Catholic Church, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20853, on Thursday, January 24, 2019, from 10 to 11 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.  Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made to the Patient Emergency Fund at the National Cancer Institute, Building 31 Room 11A-16, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892.

THADDEUS CHRISTOPHER BOREK

“Ted” (Age 95)  

On Monday, January 14, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Theresa M. Borek (nee: Laverdiere); father of Nicolette Borek and Tad Borek and his wife, Martha Mahony; grandfather of Katherine, Eleanor and Christopher Borek. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. He was a loving brother of six late siblings. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, January 18, 2019, from 10:30 a.m. until Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017.

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