On Saturday, March 9, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Loving daughter of the late Jean Rose and Robert John Hunsberger; sister of Robert Jr, John, Joseph, Michael, James, Kate and Edward. She is also survived by other loving family and friends. A Memorial Mass will be offered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church (Historic), 520 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 2 p.m.
Brianna Marie Tringale, 34, of Washington DC, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 10401 Armory Ave., Kensington, MD. A celebration of life reception will immediately follow in the church fellowship hall. There will be a private interment at a later date. Brianna was born on September 17, 1984, in Pascagoula, MS. She graduated from Pascagoula High School and then attended The University of Mississippi, where she earned her bachelor’s degree and studied abroad in China. After graduating from Ole Miss, she attended Georgetown University and received a master’s degree in Security Studies. Brianna is survived by her loving husband, Chris; her parents, Jeff and Darlene Phillips of Pascagoula MS; and her brother, Dr. Brandon Phillips of Birmingham, Al. She is also survived by her Tringale family that she treasured: father and mother-in-law, Steve and Peggy Tringale of Reading, MA, and brothers-in-law, Andy and Steve (Ashley) Tringale also of Reading, MA, and Nana, Mary Tringale, of Saugus, MA. She will be missed by uncles, aunts, cousins and her very special Godparents, Roy and Wilda Cain of Pascagoula, Ms, along with many friends and her dearest friend, Kristen Sparks of Oxford, MS and her dog Nomar. As an expression of sympathy, and in dedication to Brianna’s devotion to animal rescue, donations can be made to Lucky Dog and The House Rabbit Society.
WILLIAM J. BARTON, Jr.
May 16, 1921 – March 9, 2019 (Age 97)
William Barton died peacefully at his home in Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, March 9, 2019. He joined his beloved wife, the late Elizabeth Anne Barton.
Bill was known for his kindness, simple goodness and wonderfully dry sense of humor. He was a decent good man his entire life, always smiling and eager to help others. He was the spouse, father and grandfather everyone would have loved to have had.
Bill was born and raised in upstate New York. From September 1942 until February 1946, he served in World War II in the 15th Calvary (Army), rising to the rank of staff sergeant. After the war, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Government degree from George Washington University (Nov 1948). He met his wife, Betty Anne, at work in 1953. They were engaged August 1954 and married on October 22, 1954 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Arlington VA.
Bill and Betty were blessed with 62 years of marriage in which they raised their family, enjoyed time with wonderful neighbors and friends and yearly vacations to the beautiful state of Maine and other parts of New England. In retirement, Bill and Betty enjoyed playing golf, bridge and being wonderful grandparents. Bill continued to serve others as a volunteer at his church, the Smithsonian and offering tax preparation assistance.
He is survived by his three children Paul Barton (Cathy), Susan Burket (Thomas) and Joan Gambogi (Robert); six grandchildren Michelle Whicher (Ryan), Allison Burket, Jonathan Burket, Craig Gambogi, Julia Gambogi and Leslie Barton; and one great-granddaughter Lucy Whicher.
Friends called at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, Friday, March 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. A Memorial Mass was held at Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, on Saturday, March 16, at 11 a.m.
Private inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice, Rockville, MD 20850 or Family & Nursing Care Foundation, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
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William Donald Gray (Age 90)
William Donald Gray (Age 90) passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Beloved husband of Susan Gordon; father of Allan Gray (Lenita) and Joedy Gray (Elizabeth); stepfather to Aaron (wife) and Akiva (Zoe):; grandfather of 14. Also survived by a host of relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, March 15, 2019, 10 to 11 am where funeral will immediately follow at 11 am. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.
Joan Elizabeth Meyer (Age 87)
On Monday, March 11, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late James H. Meyer; mother of James Meyer, Jr., John Meyer,and Karin Meyer-Leigh; grandmother of Jonathan, Hannah, Christopher, Joseph, Mary, and Mark Meyer, Christian, Austin, and Justin Leigh. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, March 14 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Private.
Evelyn Marie Pendergast (Age 95)
On Saturday, March 9, 2019, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late James Francis Pendergast; mother of Maureen Pendergast, Eileen (Roger) Samuels, Ann (Kevin) Attanasio, Robert Pendergast, Peggy Pendergast and the late Patricia (the late Robert) Hoage. Also survived by nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Wednesday, March 13, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Thursday, March 14, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Carola “Carla” Isabella Pedone née Aref
Carola “Carla” Isabella (Aref) Pedone, age 75, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at her home in Silver Spring, MD. Born on July 20,1943 in the Netherlands; moved to America (College Park, MD) in 1963, married Ronald Pedone in 1965, and had two children, Michelangelo and Bettina. Earned a BS – Mathematics in 1973 and a PhD – Economics in 1984, both from the University of Maryland. Economist at Urban Systems Research & Engineering 1978-1984 and the Congressional Budget Office 1984-2000. Memorial Service: Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Riderwood Village Chapel, 3140 Gracefield Rd., Silver Spring, MD. For complete Obituary, go to www.carlapedone.com
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Yang Chong Chen “Casey” (Age 50)
On Friday, March 8, 2019, Yang Chong (Casey) entered into eternal rest. He was born in Fuzhou, China. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Shuling Lin; mother and father, JiuYi Chen and You Ping Chen; brothers, Yang Chun Chen, Yang Mi Chen, Yang Zhi Chen, Yang Shu Chen, Yang Zhao Chen; sisters, Yang Mo Chen, Yang Er Chen; Sister-in-laws, XiuRu Zheng, Yu Wen Zheng, Ying Chen, brother-in-law, Jianxin Wang; nieces, Xian Yan Chen, Grace Chen, Anna Chen, Yolanda Wang; nephews, Xian Jia Chen, Daniel Chen, Samuel Chen, Jeremy Chen, James Chen, Joseph Chen, David Wang; great niece, Enliang Chen.
Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, March 14, 2019, from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 520 Veirs Mill Rd, Rockville, MD 20852, on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 10:30 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20906. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to “Our Lady of China Pastoral Mission” at 1001 Grandin Ave, Rockville, MD 20851.
Anna C. Miles (Age 89)
On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD originally from New Brunswick, Canada. Beloved wife of the late J. Arthur Miles; loving mother of Michel G. (Yana) Miles and Nicole M. (David) O’Brien; grandmother of Michael Johns, Jr., Reagan, Robert, and Christian O’Brien, sister of Martin (Dec.), George (Dec.), Veronica, Marie (Dec.), Elizabeth, and Joseph (Dec.). Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, 11602 Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 10 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the JDRF.
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Patricia Summers Gaegler (Age 87)
On Thursday, March 7, 2019, of Hyattsville, MD. Patricia was born and raised in Upper Marlboro, MD. Beloved wife of the late Francis X. Gaegler, Jr. Daughter of the late Paul Francis and Theresa Evalina (Sasscer) Summers, Sr. Mother of Francis X. (Cece) Gaegler, III; Gilbert R. and Bruce A. (Noi) Templeman; Debra R. Swayze; Ann M. Gaegler; Theresa G. (John) Magnino; Patricia L. (Martin West) Gaegler; and Christopher P. (Jennifer) Gaegler. Sister of Anne T. Scrivener (Frank); late Paul F. Summers (Mary); M. Evalina Mitchell (John); the late E. Hill Summers (Frances); the late John K. Summers (Mary); the late M. Thomas R. Summers (Joyce); and the late Robert J. Summers. Also survived by 21 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call on Monday from 7-9pm at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 9705 Summit Ave., Kensington, MD. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 11am at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 9705 Summit Ave., Kensington, MD. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mark’s Food Pantry, in care of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 7501 Adelphi Rd., Hyattsville, MD 20783.
Rosa Angelica Camacho
“Good morning mama Angelica. You are in heaven now in the company of Jesus and the angels. We are so sad here in our minds but so happy in our hearts. You left us all kids, grandkids, family and friends. So many beautiful moments that blessed our lives. You were always such a kind person, giving us the best of you. In all our times wherever we are, we will miss you and remember you always. Now you watch over us. Every sunny day we will see in the clouds with your beautiful smile. Farewell our darling beloved Mamá Angelica. Until we see you again…Amen.”
“Today was the beginning of the eternity with our Lord in the kingdom of heaven, for a beautiful soul that we call, mother, grandmother,sister, daughter, friend,the founder of a dynasty that was born in an april day in Lima and grew up in the sunny spring days of Trujillo, and smiling girl with quiet ways and such a nice and kind disposition with every one she met,a genuine one of a kind woman who became a wife and later a mother of 7 kids,we call her” mama Angelica” all our life,we enjoy,we laugh, we sing,we pray,we cry with her during our growing up days,she was the anchor of our lives wherever we went in life ,every one of us we always felt United and so close to her ,that there was no distance that separate us,she was always in our mind,but more importantly she was always in our hearts,and we had the privilege to be with her in this country all this years and enjoy her presence with us..a beautiful collection of memories that bless our days..and today a real angel is watching over us in heaven..until we meet again mama Angelica…a life well lived that make us what we are today.friends and family, let’s rejoice for this beautiful woman of God that went to her eternal celestial Home today..in Jesus we comfort ourselves, sad in our minds but joyful in our hearts,for mama Angelica…amen”
Services are private
JOHN VEZZI (AGE 90)
On Thursday, February 28, 2019, of Mount Airy, MD. Beloved husband of the late Domenica Vezzi; father of Greg Vezzi, Josephine (Dale) Barrett and Michael Vezzi; grandfather of John (Stephanie) and Nicholas (Frances) Barrett, Tony, Vince and Christina Vezzi; great-grandfather of Eve and Emma Barrett. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Monday, March 11, 2019, from 7 to 9 pm. and on March 12, 2019 at Our Lady of Grace, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, from 10:30- 11 am , where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Francis Joseph DiMisa, Jr. (Age 83)
On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Florence Roddy DiMisa; father of Christopher Charles (Jodie) DiMisa, Sr., Paul Francis (Stephanie) DiMisa, Kevin Michael (Catherine) DiMisa, and Richard Matthew (Emily) DiMisa; grandfather of Christopher, Jr., Patrick, Hannah, Samuel, Victoria, Gabriel, Matthew, Isaac, Leigh, and Caylin; great-grandfather of Emma; brother of Elizabeth Altmann and Dolores Stowell. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, March 11, 2019, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 10 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Brookside Gardens at www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/brookside-gardens/
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