Archive for April, 2019

KRISTRINAH ELIZABETH AYALA

On Monday, April 22, 2019, of College Park, MD. Beloved wife of Orlando Ayala; mother of Aaron Talus; daughter of the late Richard and Mary Rose Bland. Also survived by two grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 7500 Pearl Street, Bethesda, MD, on Thursday, April 25, beginning at 9:30 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment Private.

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Bosco A. Padilla (Age 68)

On Saturday, April 13, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD originally from Nicaragua. Beloved husband of 42 years of Marlene C. Padilla; loving father of Amanda A. Encarnacao and Bosco A. Padilla, Jr. Grandfather of Juliana Encarnacao, Jayden Encarnacao, and Anthony Padilla. Brother of Pedro and Miguel Fonseca.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, April 26, 2019, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Rd. Rockville, MD 20853 on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 11:45 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. After Burial join us to celebrate the life of our beloved Father at 7703 Shady Brook Ln Gaithersburg, MD 20879. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Marlene C. Padilla.

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PETER REEVE (Age 85)  

Peter Reeve died peacefully surrounded by his family in Suburban Hospital, MD on April 19, 2019 at the age of 85, after a battle with cancer.

Peter was the beloved husband of Mia Reeve, a loving father to Francesca (Sossy), Rosie, Stephanie and Georg, and grandfather to Lauren, Dan, Esme, Matthew, Yumi and Garrett, and much missed brother of John and Pamela.

Peter was born in Carshalton, Surrey, in England and graduated in 1958 with a PhD. He became a fellow of the Royal College of Pathology in 1972 and enjoyed a long, successful career in the field of microbiology in Europe and the United States. He joined the FDA after retiring from WHO in Geneva, Switzerland. Peter was involved in the development of drugs and vaccines for influenza, polio and tropical diseases, such as malaria.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 12 to 1 p.m., where Memorial Gathering will be held at 1 p.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, Inc, P.O. Box 222, Kensington, MD 20895.

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DIVANILDO FORTES SOUZA (Age 61)

Passed at home on Sunday, April 21, 2019, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved husband of Marcia Marcal; father of Daniela Santos, Jose A. Marin-Souza, Divanildo Quirino, Cecilia Marin Souza, Lucas Santos and Daniel Marin; grandfather of Jayden and Vianna. He is also survived by many sisters and brothers in Brazil and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends will be received at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, April 28, 2019, from 7 to 9 PM. A Memorial Mass will be offered at a later date. Information to be provided.

 Sue Ann Rodgers

Sue Ann Hoogkamp Rodgers died at her home in Silver Spring, Md., on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Born on March 15, 1934, she grew up in East Greenbush, N.Y., and graduated from the Academy of the Holy Names in Albany. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the New York State College for Teachers (NYSCT) and a master’s degree from the College of Saint Rose. At NYSCT, she was a member of the Chi Sigma Theta sorority and was selected for the Albany Tulip Queen’s Court in 1953. She was a lifelong member of the Church of the Holy Spirit in East Greenbush and a member of the Altar Rosary Society there. A longtime resident of North Greenbush, she also took pride in her parents’ work in the 1940s and ’50s as postmasters of the East Greenbush post office, which was located on the ground floor of the house where they lived.

Beginning in the mid-1950s when the school was new, she taught second grade at Green Meadow Elementary for over 10 years. She then focused on taking care of her parents and children for several years. She continued her work as a passionate and creative educator by volunteering as a tutor at Bell Top School, teaching piano to her daughters, teaching religious education at Holy Spirit, and co-leading the Sisters’ Prayer Group for about 10 years, continuing a program that was founded by the Sisters of Mary Reparatrix in East Greenbush. As a dedicated volunteer with organizations including the Holy Spirit Social Concerns/Social Justice Committee, Conserns-U, and Circles of Mercy, she supported numerous projects in the 1990s and 2000s that served people in need of food, clothing, home visits, and other forms of sustenance and care. She was also an accomplished pianist, a gardener with vast knowledge of flowers, a cook and baker, a knitter, and a collector of fabrics with a keen feel for fashion and sewing.

She is survived by her daughters, Kerry Ellen and Tara Sue, of Silver Spring, Md. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Francis W. Rodgers, and her parents Henry J. and Ellen W. Hoogkamp. She was a deeply devoted wife, mother, and daughter, and also cherished and was loved by family dogs throughout her life. She touched countless lives in the communities where she lived and worked; she will be greatly missed. She will be remembered for her strong faith, her sense of calm, her abundance of kindness, and her quiet and unassuming ways of bringing comfort and joy to everyday interactions by making others feel valued and encouraged.

Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, April 23, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking). A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 27, 9:30 a.m., at Church of the Holy Spirit, 667 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, with burial immediately following in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Rensselaer. All services are open to the public.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to: Circles of Mercy (http://www.circlesofmercy.org), a center in Rensselaer, N.Y. that supports women and women with children who are fighting poverty; So Others Might Eat (https://www.some.org), which supports D.C. residents experiencing poverty and homelessness; and Vision to Learn (https://visiontolearn.org/donate), which provides eye exams and glasses to students in low-income communities, including in Maryland.

CONSTANTINE NICHOLAS NICHOLS (Age 95)

On Thursday, April 18, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Connie Nichols; father of Stephanie Seligman (Rick); grandfather of Alex Seligman (Rana) and Elizabeth Seligman (Alex); great grandfather of Amir. Relatives and friends may call at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th St & Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC, on Tuesday, April 23, from 10 – 11 a.m.; followed by the Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church 2815 36th Street NW, Washington, DC 20007.

Warren Frank Baugh, III (Age 43)

On Thursday, April 18, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of Dorothea L. Winston and her husband, Antonio Winston, and the late Warren Frank Baugh, Jr.; brother of LaVar R. Baugh; step-brother of Michael A. Coleman; grandson of Charles W. Smith, the late Rosa E. Adams; the late Mary Baugh and the late Warren F. Baugh, Sr.; very special love of Tina Oo; nephew of Sheila and Diane Smith; and cousin of Raven Barnes. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, from 10 to 11 a.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment private.

Roberta Jane Mihalik

Roberta Jane Mihalik passed away peacefully on April 17, 2019. Jane was born July 26, 1940 in Dothan, Alabama; daughter of the late Robert M. and Doris Adams. Jane received a B.S. in mathematics from the University of Alabama in 1962. She married James J. Mihalik in 1964. Worked at the National Security Agency in Ft. Meade, Md. for several years as a computer programmer. Studied art for several years in the 70s and began a career as a professional artist in the late 70s. She specialized in miniature oils. She sold in galleries in Bethesda, Potomac, Nantucket, and Boston. She received many awards for her paintings. She was selected as one of the original 12 artists in the newly formed Miniature Artists of America in 1985. She won “Best of Show” four times in the Miniature Art Society of Florida exhibit, the largest one in the U.S. She received “Best of Show” for MAA in the London, England international exhibit in 1995. She exhibited in miniature shows in England, Ireland, Japan, Canada, and Australia. She also exhibited at the Butler Institute of American Art; Tampa Museum of Art; Ulster, Ireland; and the Smithsonian Institution. She is represented in the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent White House Artist Egg Collection. She volunteered at food panties, soup kitchens and homeless shelters for over 30 years. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Jim Mihalik, her daughter, Lisa Lucas (Kevin) of Silver Spring, Md., sisters Susan Bright of Dothan, Ala. and Ann Kerbs of Newport Beach, Ca.  Her son, Steve Mihalik, M.D., died in 2004. She is survived by grandchildren Blake, Cole, Aiden and Stephanie. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, make a donation to your favorite charity.

JOHN JAMES DICARLO (AGE 66)

On Sunday, April 14, 2019, John DiCarlo of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Janet Conley; brother of David Di Carlo (Sharon) and the late Rosanna Theresa McNamara, passed away after a prolonged battle with Mutliple Myeloma and Leukemia. John is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.

John was a devoted son to his late mother, Anna DiCarlo, and provided her loving care for 20 years. He was a proud letter carrier with the United States Post Office for over 30 years. An accomplished sailor, avid bicyclist, kayaker, windsurfer, and motorcyclist, he loved having fun, listening to music, and telling stories. He never knew a stranger. A pet lover, his best friend was Scooter Rae, the dog.

A visitation will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD on Sunday, May 5, from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Ivan Borello Myeloma Research, 1650 Orleans Street, CRB-1 Rm. 453, Baltimore, MD 21231.

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ELEANOR G. CLARK

Eleanor “Ellie” G Clark [Age 90], of Silver Spring, MD.  Was born to Hans Matthesius and Ethel Moss in Washington, DC.   She Married Warren H. Clark on May 14 1949 and retired in Hyattsville, Maryland where they raised their two children.

She leaves as her legacy two sons, Stephen H. and Harold H. Clark and surrogate daughter Karen A Carr.  She also leaves to cherish her memory five grandchildren [David, Matthew, Heather, James and Susan] and six great grandchildren [Cadence, Carolyn, David Jr, Baze, Dempsey and Daniel].  She will be remembered for her love of life.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Warren H. Clark , brother Arthur, father Hans, mother Ethel and great grandson Asher.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Tuesday, April 23, from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 24, at 11 am. With interment at Parklawn Memorial Park to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, Montgomery Hospice (montgomeryhospice.org) or your favorite charity.

Jung Hyun Kim (Age 82)

On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Ae Ja Kim; father of Tae Yun Oak, Tae Hi Kim, Sung Tae Kim, and Angel Chang; grandfather of Connor Oak, Mia Chang, Mason Chang, Katie Kim, and Elie Kim. Funeral Service at Global Mission Church, 13421 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, April 22, at 10 a.m with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. Interment Norbeck Memorial Park.

Joanne Marie O’Donnell

Joanne Marie O’Donnell died at her home on April 17, 2019, from complications related to a stroke.

Joanne was born in Auburn, New York, on June 27, 1930.  She attended the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Rochester, New York, graduating as valedictorian in 1948.  She then studied nursing at the Catholic University of America where she was elected class president of the Nursing School her freshmen and sophomore years. It was at CUA that she met her future husband John Joseph O’Donnell, Jr.  They were married in Washington, D.C., on December 28, 1950.

The couple settled in Washington, D.C. and then moved to Bethesda, Md., where they raised their eight children.  In addition to her responsibilities as a homemaker, Joanne was active in her parish, St. Jane Frances de Chantal.  She taught religious education classes and served as the Director of Religious Education at the parish. In addition, she served as the Treasurer of the Catholic Daughters of America, and later as a volunteer at the Catholic Information Center in Washington, D.C.

Joanne was a champion for pro-life causes.  In 1976, she was elected as a delegate to Democratic National Convention to represent candidate Ellen McCormack, an avid pro-life advocate. McCormack launched a campaign for President as a Democrat in 1976, made it onto the ballot in 18 states – winning 238,000 votes during the Democratic presidential primary- and became the first female presidential candidate to qualify for federal matching funds.

Joanne is survived by seven of her eight children: Anne Donnally of Silver Spring, Md.; James O’Donnell of Brunswick, Md.; Amy O’Donnell of Silver Spring, Md.; Mary Dellatorre (Dan) of Bethesda, Md.; Paul O’Donnell (Robin) of Montgomery Village, Md.; Mark O’Donnell of Chestnut Hill, Mass.; and Matthew O’Donnell (Julie) of Oak Hill, Va. Her son, Rev. Stephen J. O’Donnell, died in 2007 in an automobile accident, while serving as a Catholic priest in the Lismore Diocese in Australia.  Her husband of 66 years, John Joseph O’Donnell, Jr., died in 2017. There are also 13 surviving grandchildren and three great granddaughters in her family.

A funeral Mass will be offered at 12 noon on Monday, April 22, at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD 20906, with a viewing in the church at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Birthright of Montgomery County, 2915-F Olney Sandy Spring Road Olney, Maryland 20832 or Catholic Charities of Washington, D.C.

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TERRENCE  L.  THIEL

On Sunday, April 14, 2019, Terrence L. Thiel of Olney, Maryland, passed. Terrence was the beloved husband of Bonita L. Thiel; father of the late Christina L. Thiel; brother of Michael Thiel; brother in-law of Joseph (Susan) F. Krempasky; uncle of Kathryn A. Krempasky and Michael J. Krempasky; brother in-law of Veronica (Fredrick) Grenfell; uncle of Fredrick Grenfell and Hunter Grenfell.

A private interment will be celebrated on Monday, April 22, 2019, at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.