THEODORE SPENCER WILLIAMS
On Monday, February 27, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Loretta Martha Williams; father of Ronald T., Charles R., Kathleen and Steven Williams; grandfather of Michael; great-grandfather of Levi. Services private. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100,Rockville, MD 20850 or LM Williams or T&L Williams scholarship funds, School of HHS UNC Greensboro.
CATHERINE LUCILLE TOMS
On Friday, February 24, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Russell Toms; mother of Ronald (Gail) and Gerald Ceccarelli and Kathryn (Herb) Thompson. Also survived by nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD Friday, March 2, from 10 to 11 a.m.; where the funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association , Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
JOHN J. McHUGH
(Age 80) “Jack”
On Sunday, February 26, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Theresa M. McHugh; father of Kathleen T. and John J. McHugh, Jr.; brother of Gerard McHugh. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Thursday, March 1, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
ARTHUR CHESTER LOVELL
On Tuesday, February 21, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Edith Ingram Lovell; father of Alan C. (Linda) Lovell and Donald A. (Michelle) Lovell; grandfather of Meredith, Monique, Jocelyn and Jameson; great grandfather of Blake and Julia; brother of Betty Hescox, Charles Lovell, Sally Meyer, Iva Marie Walter, Nancy Hann, Margaret Lender, Susan McGowan, Thomas Lovell and the late Ellen-Mabel Britton, Marion Gates and Frank Lovell. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Colesville Road (at Highland Dr.), Silver Spring, MD on Friday, from 3 to 7 p.m., where Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 3 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church at the above address or CHI Centers, Inc., 10501 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20903.
MARIAN D. ADDABBO (Age 91)
On Monday, February 27, 2012 of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late John J. Addabbo; mother of Carole A. (Lawrence) Moskowitz, Teri S. and John D. Addabbo; grandmother of John Addabbo and Leighton Moskowitz. Graveside service and Interment, Gate Of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD on Friday, March 2 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tide Well Hospice of Sarasota.
KIRAN THEISEN HEALEY (Age 3)
On Thursday, February 23, 2012, of Kensington, MD. Adored child of Theisen and Letha Healey; happy sidekick to his brother, Henry. Beloved grandson of Molly and Dominic Seraphin and Mary Jo and Henry Healey, and great-grandson of Dorothy Stein. He was a clever, joyful, and endlessly curious child; he delighted and astonished his aunts and uncles, his many cousins, his teachers and his friends. He captivated us all–from relatives to strangers standing in an airport line–who will never forget this darling, remarkable boy. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Redeemer Church (9705 Summit Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895) Tuesday, February 28 from 10am to 11am, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am. In lieu of flowers Ty, Letha and Henry would request donations to benefit Kiran’s classmates and friends at Silver Spring CCC, as well as to honor the memory of their beautiful son and brother. Donations can be made: In Memory of Kiran Healey c/o Silver Spring CCC. Please send to Silver Spring Child Care Center, 9525 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20901.
MARTHA ANN TALLEY (Age 77)
On Friday, February 24, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late David Talley; mother of Marcella (Kevin) Horchy, Camille (Jeff) Hoover, Tracy (Rick) Billig, and Dennis (Andrea) Talley; grandmother of Ann Marie and Ricky Billig, Alexandra Horchy, Samantha Hoover, and Mercer and Harlow Talley. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, February 28, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Spring Volunteer Firemen’s Fund, 1945 Seminary Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
CARMELA RASCONA
On Saturday, February 25, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Joe Rascona; mother of Nino Rascona, Phillip Rascona, Gina Ziegenbein, and Annette Stern; sister of Frank Sottile, Rosina Puglisi and Pepppina Briguglio. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Tuesday, February 28, at 12:30 p.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, # 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
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MILDRED PATRICIA PYKOSH
“Patty” (Age 69)
On Wednesday, February 22, 2012, of Olney, MD. Beloved wife of CAPT. Henry P. Pykosh, USN (Ret.); mother of Paul J., David S. and Tony G. (Christine) Pykosh; grandmother of Jack, Justin and Nicholas Pykosh; daughter of John “Chummy” and the late Mildred “Midge” Lignelli; sister of Frank “Butch” Lignelli. 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), Monday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Tuesday, February 28, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Foundation for Women’s Cancer, Montgomery Hospice Casey House or the Wounded Warrior Project.
MICHAEL DAVID ROBERSON (Age 15)
On Thursday, February 23, 2012 of Lusby, MD. Beloved son of Martha R. King (Kevin) and Michael A. Roberson (Patricia); brother of Amanda L. and Sarah G. Roberson; grandson of Alan and Patricia Roberson, James Plumley, Barbara Hall, Pamela and Jeff Jackson, Lee and Jane King; great-grandson of Leonard and Trannie Roberson and the late Samuel and Frances Allen. Also survived by uncle, aunt and godparents, James David and Jennifer Noell; other loving aunts, uncles, cousins, family and many friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
PATRICIA TURNBAUGH WESSELS
Of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 23, 2012. Beloved wife of August Herman Wessels, Jr.; mother of Elizabeth W. (John) Schaus, James H. Wessels, Patricia W. Kotowski, David R. (Karen) Wessels, Susan W. (Michael) Gimbert, and Laura W. (Mark) Wright; sister of David and the late Donald Turnbaugh. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, February 25, at 11 a.m. Interment Union Cemetery in Leesburg, VA.
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ELIZABETH McSHALLEY (Age 77)
On Wednesday, February 22, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Francis J. McShalley, Sr.; mother of Mary (Peter), Anne (John), Colleen (Speedy), Francis (Joanne), Elizabeth (Jay); sister of Harry (Jeanne) Davis; grandmother of Kevin, Molly, Stephanie, Matthew, Joseph, Brian, Michael, Katherine, Frank, Courtney, and Patrick. Also survived by five great-grandchildren and many other loving family and friends. 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. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Monday, February 27 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic University of America, School of Nursing, P.O Box 91481, Washington, DC, 20077.
LUVERNE HRUSKA
On Monday, February 20, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Hruska; father of Judith Hruska (J. Gary) DiNunno and Sandy (Robert) Mattingly Paulen; grandfather of Paul (Meg) DiNunno, Brian (Lori) DiNunno, Lisa (Scott) McDonald, Scott (Diane) Mattingly, and Michelle (Scott) Richards; great-grandfather of Patrick, Kristyn, Matthew, Charlotte, Owen, Drew, Claire, and Mackayla. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, March 3 from 12 to 1 p.m. where a Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association , Memorial & Tribute Processing Ctr., P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.
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CLARENCE WILLIAM WHEELER, JR.
On Friday, February 17, 2012, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Vernell E. Wheeler; father of Clarence William Wheeler, III, Diana (Bishop Kent) Branch and Leslie Wheeler; grandfather of Jordan and Jessica Wheeler, Courtney, Chloe and Kent Branch, Jr.; brother of Sandra McElroy, Rena (Lawrence) Curry, Kay (Ralph) Mensah, Philip Wheeler and the late Charles Wheeler and Susan Dobson; son of the late Clarence and V. Genevieve Wheeler. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, February 23, 2012, 10 to 11 a.m., where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to World Vision, P.O. Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063.
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PERCY EDWARD GOODY (Age 79)
On Sunday, February 19, 2012, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Madonna Goody; father of Clinton Goody, Mary Miller (Rex), and Barbara Graham (Richard); grandfather of Kathryn Marie and Rebecca Anne Miller, Julia Anne and Veronica Elizabeth Graham. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Friday, February 24 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to NAMI Montgomery County, 11718 Parklawn Dr., Rockville, MD 20852.
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Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc.
500 University Blvd. West
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Phone: 301.593.9500
