Archive for February, 2019

Judith E. Glassie (Age 73)

On Sunday, February 10, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved daughter of the late John Philip and Mabel Corinne Crispell; wife of the late W. Randall Glassie; sister of Corinne Behen (Williamsburg, VA), Tom Crispell (Hampton, VA), Andy Crispell and Susan Juchem (Milan, NY) John and Holly Crispell (Bakersfield, VT); aunt of Barbara Behen and John Brown, Kyle Behen and Alex Espinoza, Johnny and Lauren Crispell, Sarah Crispell, Lauren Desrosiers Crispell, and Evan Desrosiers Crispell, and great-aunt of Gideon Brown. Judy is also survived by many close friends and associates.
Judy was always thinking of others and remembered friends and family with souvenirs whenever she traveled. She enjoyed her recent trip to Scotland. An avid dog-lover, she doted on her family of Yorkshire Terriers.
Judy was proud to have earned her BA in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. She worked as a Real Estate Property Manager for Grady Management, Inc. for many years.
A gathering in remembrance of Judy Glassie will be held at Georgia West Apartments, 8708 1st Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20910 on Friday, March 8, 2019 between 12:00 – 3:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA or Montgomery Hospice.

Virginia Woodruff Johnson (nee Virginia Southard Ott)

Virginia Woodruff Johnson, 85, born June 17, 1933, of Washington, D.C. died February 9, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Col. Chester W. Ott and Virginia Raymond Ott, and counted William the Conqueror, Lady Jane Grey, and several of the Mayflower voyagers among her ancestors. Ginny lived in many states and Panama as an Army child descended from a long line of West Pointers.  Most recently she lived in Washington, D.C., at the Knollwood Military Retirement Community.

A graduate of Vassar College, she taught English at the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, NY and French at Martin, SD High School. She worked as an editorial assistant at the Episcopal Church headquarters in New York City. In later years she was public relations director for hospitals in North and South Dakota and Massachusetts. Her most significant work was the raising of her six children who survive her: Katharine R. (Mike) Boyce of Little Rock, AR; Christopher V. (Myaing) Plowe, M.D. of Durham, NC; Sarah P. (Paul) Erickson of Rapid City, SD; Elizabeth P. (Michael) Ross of Nashville, TN; Jonathan G. (Dana) Plowe of West Nyack, NY; and Mary W. P. (Adrian) Williams of Burlington, VT. She is survived by eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, her brother, Col. John S. Ott of Portland, OR, sister Elizabeth O. Mayo of Wilbraham, MA, and by her dear friend Maj. Donald Kaufmann of Washington, DC.

Virginia was the loving wife of the late Kenneth E. Johnson, a science teacher and school superintendent. She was previously married to and raised her six children with the late Rev. Gordon R. Plowe, a farmer and Episcopal priest.

A memorial service will be held on February 15 at the Knollwood Military Retirement Community.  Memorial gifts may be made to Cornell University, to the Army Distaff Foundation or to an Episcopal church of your choice.

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MELVIN PAYNE BROWN  

On Saturday, February 9, 2019, Melvin Payne Brown of Montgomery Village Maryland, a Korean Warveteran and beloved husband of the late Ayako Ito Brown; father of Teri J. Brown; father-in-law of Lawrence J. Prograis, Jr.; and brother of Belva Jean Griffin and the late Laura Mae Smith (Vancouver, Washington). He is survived by a niece (Rita Griffin Dietz), nephews (Kinney Smith, Ralph Griffin, Robert Griffin, Alim Abdul Jabbar, and Gregory Smith), step-grandchildren (Lawrence J. Prograis III, Shannon S. Prograis, Anthony Paul Prograis) and a host of grandnieces and grandnephews. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd. W, Silver Spring, MD Friday, February 15, 2019 7 to 9 p.m. A graveside service and interment at Arlington National Cemetery to be scheduled.

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Cecil J. Chew (Age 87)

On Thursday, February 7, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Elaine Chew (Wife of 62 years); father of William A. Chew, Peter G. Chew, Cecile A. Franklin, Michael A. Chew & Calvin J. Chew; grandfather of Tonisha McIntyre, Nicholas Chew, Safichia Chew, Tariq Chew, Julian Chew, Damion DeShields, Kelsey Leonard, Natalie Franklin & Bradley Franklin; great grandfather of Annabelle Martin, Nickayla Chew, Jenna McIntyre & Tyler McIntyre; brother of Henry Chew, Teddy (Fabian) Chew & Carmen Ross. 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), Friday, February 15, from 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Saturday, February 16, at 10 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

ARTHUR ERNEST AUER (Age 88)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur Ernest Auer on February 9 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland at age 88.  Art leaves his wife of 62 years, Lois (Konvicka) Auer; his daughter, Carol Auer and her husband Michael Green; and many close friends and relatives.

Art was born in Kingston, MA and grew up in New York City where he attended Stuyvesant High School. He graduated from Cornell University in 1954 with a degree in chemistry and agronomy. From 1955 to 1957 he served as a First Lieutenant in the USAF and was stationed at Randolph AFB in San Antonio, TX where he met Lois.

Lois and Art were married in 1956 in Runge, TX and they moved to New York City. In 1959 Art joined the US Food and Drug Administration, where he investigated the firm marketing thalidomide in the US. They moved to Maryland in 1965 when Art was transferred to the FDA offices in Washington D.C.  He worked on various drug and food safety issues until retiring in 1989.

Art and Lois enjoyed traveling in their retirement and loved to square dance with the Belair Square Cats. Art was a keen gardener and he volunteered for many years at the US National Arboretum and Smithsonian Museum. In 2015 he received an award for 25 years of service at the Smithsonian.

Art was predeceased by his parents Ernest and Adelaide, his brothers Walter, Alfred, and Erwin, his sister Evelyn Streaman, and his son Alan.

Visitation will be held at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904 on Saturday, February 16, from 10 to 11 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery on Monday, February 18 at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SOME, 710 O Street NW, Washington, DC or www.some.org or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Pl Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.

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Rosemary Matilda Procaccino (Age 86)  

On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Procaccino; mother of Joseph V. (the late Susan) Procaccino and Anna Maria (Monte) Schrock; grandmother of Cameron, Bryce, Grayson, and the late Ian Philip. Predeceased by her siblings Teresa Harris, Carmella Pezzanite, Joseph Placanica, and Samuel Placanica. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, February 12, 2019, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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RITA GALARNEAU DRASS (Age 93)

On Monday, February 4, 2019, of Meridianville, AL formerly of Adelphi, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Drass; loving mother of Danny (Pat) Drass, Jeanne (Joseph) Pekny,  Richard (Karen) Drass, Lucien (Kathy) Drass, Dianne Drass, Eileen (Dave) Normand, and the late Donald Drass. Grandmother of Joseph (Stephanie) Drass, II, Jaci Drass, Jenifer Broadwater, Christopher Pekny, Kate, Eileen, Nathan and Natalie Drass and Brian and Jessica Miller. Great-grandmother of Julian and Layna Drass and Penelope Miller.  Sister of  Claude (Barbara) Galarneau, Cecile Fectau, Annette Valliere, Helen Sirois and the late Paul Galarneau and Jeanne Gowen.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, February 10, from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, on Monday, February 11, at 10:30 AM.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Yee Gung Choy-Chan (Age 59)

On Monday, February 4, 2019, of Olney, MD passed away.  Beloved wife of Jaime Chan; mother of Wesley and Alisha; sister of Soo Choy and Pan Choy; also survived by many loving family members and friends.  Relatives and friends may attend the viewing at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 on Monday, February 18, 2019, from 10 to 11 am, where Funeral Service will begin at 11 am.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Kathleen McCann Sheehan

Kathleen McCann Sheehan of Silver Spring, MD.   Beloved wife of the late William James Sheehan;  mother of Kathleen Young, Daniel Sheehan, Eileen Sheehan, William Patrick Sheehan, Maureen Finnegan and Mark Sheehan. sister of Betty Binder of Columbus OH, and the late Eileen Gordon.  Also survived by 12 grandchildren.  A Memorial Mass at St. John the Baptist Church and Graveside Service at Arlington National Cemetery will be held at a later date.