Archive for April, 2019

MARINA LOAIZA ALLEN (Age 74)

On Friday, April 5, 2019 of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved wife of 43 years of Richard K. Allen, cherished mother of Brian D. Allen (Hadley) of Greenwich, CT, devoted grandmother of Bridger D. Allen and Benjamin A. Allen of Greenwich, CT.  She is also survived by two sisters, Maria Aurora Loaiza of Medellin, Colombia and Maria Elvia Loaiza de Quiros of Miami, FL.  Marina was born on April 24, 1944 in El Balso, Colombia.  She came to the United States in 1970.  Marina was the owner of Montgomery Maids, a house cleaning company that she started in 1989.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West (corner of Dennis Avenue), Silver Spring, MD 20901, (Valet Parking), Thursday, April 25, 2019, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude Catholic Church, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20853, on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.  Interment following at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20906.  After the brief burial service, a catered reception will be held in the Thaddeus Room at the Shrine of St. Jude.

Mary Jane Gulley (Age 92)

On Thursday, April 11, 2019, of Gaithersburg, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Garlen Gulley, Jr.;  mother of J.R. Gulley, Gloria duPont, Gary Gulley, and Mary McCausland; Also survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.   Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD,  20901 Monday, April 15,  from 12:30  to 1 pm where prayer service will begin at 1 pm.  Interment to follow Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to   St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Alma G. Moore (Age 100)

Alma G. Moore, age 100, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Carl S. Moore.  Memorial Service at Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 South Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 11 am.  Inurnment in the Chapel Mausoleum.

CARL HENRY LAMB (Age 84)

Of Hagerstown Maryland passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara A. Lamb; Brother of Myrtle Beall, father of Barbara J. Lavely along with boyfriend James Snider of Hagerstown, Maryland, and long-time son-in-law of 23 years, Jeffrey L. Lavely of Falling Waters, West Virginia.

He was the grandfather of 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild along with many nieces and nephews. He is also predeceased by his mother Alese Lamb Beagle, his father Robert E. Lamb and step-father Walter Beagle, along with four brothers and four sisters, two daughters; Patricia A. Lamb, Kathy S. Lavely and son Carl J. Lamb, as well as Grandson Michael Lavely. Carl is also predeceased by his long-time companion Mary Guice.

He will also be missed by Tammy and Donnie Hobbs and Fred Guice. Carl served in the Korean War for the United States Navy for four years. He enjoyed many sports and hunting activites. Carl also enjoyed all of his family and reading the bible.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, April 18, 2019 for a visitation from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and Funeral Service to follow beginning at 11:00AM. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

JOSEPH RESUTEK

Joseph Resutek (Age 85), of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved father of Mike Resutek (Sue) and Greg Resutek (Penny); grandfather of Kristen Resutek, and Lauren Resutek, Katherine Resutek, Sophia Kennedy (Nick); brother of Eleanor Waligora. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd West Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Sunday April 14, 2019 from 2 to 4 pm. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Monday April 15, 2019 at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Marilyn Bostwick Gillespie (Age 81)

Marilyn Bostwick Gillespie, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 4, 2019 at Potomac Valley Nursing and Wellness Center, Rockville, MD, surrounded by family. She was born August 30, 1937 in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Elva B. and Robert G. Bostwick. She graduated from the prestigious Rosarian Academy in 1955.  She met James Pittard Gillespie at Florida State, her previous professor.  They married on August 28, 1957, in West Palm Beach, Florida, and remained completely devoted to each other until his death in 2017.  She was a 1960 graduate of the University of Delaware and completed her Master’s Degree in Special Education from Marshall University in 1973.  Her varied career included special education teacher, publishing editor at a major printing company, advertising specialty sales rep, and a tour guide at history museums in Baltimore and Frederick.  She was very active in many community, singing, and church groups. Marilyn was a devoted grandmother, educator, animal lover, and avid history buff, especially early American.  She instilled in her children a passion for nature, creativity, travel, and helping others. Her intelligence, quick wit, beautiful singing voice, strong spirit, natural curiosity, and generous nature will be greatly missed.  She is survived by three children (Laine, Craig, Alison), two grandchildren (Sam and Grace Briglia), and her beloved dog Melody. Memorial service to be held this Sunday, April 14 in the Ground Floor Living Room/ Library at Bedford Court, 3701 International Dr., Silver Spring, MD, 20906 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA) Hospice:  https://www.jssa.org/get-help/hospice/

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Maritza Rosa Ramos Olivares (Age 62)

Maritza Ramos Olivares, age 62, became an angel on March 30, 2019. Maritza was born on November 14, 1956 in Santiago, Chile.  She is the beloved sister of Magaly, Juan, and Boris Ramos Olivares; sister-in-law of Hernan Munoz and Lilly Araya.  Maritza will be deeply missed by her nephews Ignacio, Felipe, and Ricardo Munoz Ramos and also by Cristobal Ramos Araya.  She also leaves behind her Aunt Marta Olivares and Uncle Miguel Ducos and many friends from both Chile and the U.S.  Maritza loved every child who was in her life. She loved animals and enjoyed painting, drawing, reading and watching animated movies.  Maritza will be remembered by her family and friends as a happy, funny, and generous person with the kindest heart.  Words cannot express how deeply Maritza will be missed.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Sunday, April 7, 2019, from 2 to 4 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew Mission, 12247 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.  Interment private.

Maritza Ramos Olivares, de 62 años, se convirtió en un  ángel el 30 de Marzo de 2019. Maritza nació el 14 de Noviembre de 1956 en Santiago, Chile. Ella es la amada hermana de Magaly, Juan y Boris Ramos Olivares; cuñada de Hernán Muñoz y Lilly Araya. Maritza será profundamente extrañada por sus sobrinos Ignacio, Felipe y Ricardo Muñoz Ramos y también por Cristóbal Ramos Araya. También le sobre vive su  tía Marta Olivares y al tío Miguel Ducos, así como a muchos amigos de Chile y de Estados Unidos. Maritza amaba a los niños que había en su vida. Amaba a los animales y disfrutaba pintar, dibujar, leer y ver películas animadas. Maritza será recordada por su familia y amigos como una persona alegre, divertida y generosa con el corazón más amable. Las palabras no pueden expresar cuán profundamente se extrañará a Maritza. Los familiares y amigos pueden   acompañarnos a Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) el domingo 7 de Abril de 2019, de 2 a 4 p.m. La Santa Misa se celebrará en St. Andrew Mission, 12247 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, el lunes 8 de Abril de 2019 a las 9:30 a.m. Entierro privado.