Archive for August, 2019

John Winston Brown (Age 93)

On Friday, August 16, 2019, of Rockville, MD. Husband of the late Florence DeSando Brown; beloved father of Richard Brown, Lawrence Brown, Gerald Brown (deceased) and John Kevin Brown, grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of four, forever remembered by his loving family. John was a professional drummer for over 70 years and one of the top realtors in the Washington, DC region. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring MD, 20901 (Valet Parking) Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 72 University Blvd. E., Silver Spring, MD 20901, Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 10 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20906 following Mass.

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ALMA ROSE CHAPARAS (Age 89)  

On Monday, August 12, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Sotiros Demetrios “Sam” Chaparas for 63 years; mother of Paula (John) Kearney, James Chaparas; grandmother of Elizabeth, Jack, Clare and Michael Kearney. She was preceded in death by parents, Walter and Alma (Scholten) Monnig; and brothers, Walter Jr., Louis and Robert Monnig. She is also survived by many loving family members and friends.

Memorial mass at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 15661 Norbeck Boulevard, Silver Spring, Maryland 20906 will be held Friday, August 23 at 12 p.m. Interment immediately following mass at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Rosario Communities 15400 Calhoun Drive, Suite 125 Rockville, MD 20855, or online at http://rosariacommunitiesinc.org/home/

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KENNETH OSCAR POLL (Age 93)  

On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, of Kensington, MD, passed away peacefully in his home. Beloved husband of the late Suzanne Grace Poll; survived by his loving family Chris Leber (Anne), Larry Leber (Colleen), Ken Leber (Brenda) and niece Joyce Smith of St. Charles, MO. Accomplished engineering professional, life long travel enthusiast, World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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Kevin Joseph Ruane (Age 71)

On Monday, August 12, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of Jane M. Ruane; father of Sean, Michael (Erin), Margaret (Rob Hermstein), & Patrick;  grandfather of Shaylin, Cayley, Seamus, Caitlin, Emily, Clara & Oakley;  brother of Maureen & Jim Costas, Rose Kuhns, Timothy Ruane, Alicia & Norman Volk.  Also survived by Mary Pat & John Schermerhorn, Kathy & Bob Gerber, Walter & Joan Mullon, Deborah & Terry Starr and many beloved nieces and nephews.  Brother of the late Kevin Mullon & Barbara Ruane.  Graveside service and Interment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 9 a.m.  (Please meet at the cemetery office by 8:45 a.m.).  Following the Interment, a Visitation will be held at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, from 10 to 11 a.m., where a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 am.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to No Warrior Left Behind

WILLIAM “BILL” JOHN MARR

With a heavy heart, the family of William John Marr (Bill), age 90, share the news of his passing on Aug 12, 2019.

William was born in 1929 in Aberdeen, Washington State, and grew up as the oldest of 5 boys.  His parents, William Otis and Retta Arlitta, predeceased him as did two brothers Lawrence and Eugene and his wife Virginia.  Bill grew up in Washington and was the first in his family to graduate from college at the former College of Puget Sound.  After college Bill joined the United States Air Force and began his life time journey around the world. Stationed in New York he met and married the love of his life, Virginia, and their family grew throughout their travels as they added two daughters and one son.  By 1977 he retired as a Colonel in the USAF, having served throughout the United States and in England. He continued working in a civilian capacity. He and Virginia fulfilled a dream to live on the water near Annapolis, Maryland. They continued their traveling throughout the world on cruises to Europe, Asia, Australia, Tahiti, Antarctica, the Caribbean, Alaska, and throughout the US, sometimes even taking the children and grandchildren along.  The final move from their beloved waterfront view was to the Riderwood Village in Silver Spring, Maryland. There they made new friends, continued gardening, and taking trips.

Virginia passed away in 2018 after a short illness.  Bill finally gave up his struggle against Alzheimer’s and left us in 2019.

Bill is survived by his three children, Carey (Randy) McDaniel, William E. (Cynthia) Marr, and Rebecca (Brian) Osborne, six granddaughters Shannon, Allison, Jessica, Emily, Isabelle, and Hannah, two brothers Donald and Thomas, along with many nieces and nephews.

Per his request Bill will be interred next to Virginia in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

Francesco “Ciccio”  DeLuca (Age 89)

On Sunday, August 11, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of the late Domenica DeLuca; father of Antonino DeLuca, Nancy DeLuca and Tina L. Knapp (Rome); brother of Lina Bonura, Anna Basile and the late Angelo DeLuca. Also survived by nieces and nephews; Lucia Bonura, Santina Sergi, Giuseppe DeLuca, Santino DeLuca, Lucia DeLuca Schindel, Carmela DeLuca Swift, Angelina DeLuca Robertson, Franco Basile, Giuseppe Basile, Lucia Basile Servis and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, August 16, 2019, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 10:30 AM.  Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc., Nat’l Capital Area Chapter, 8180 Greensboro Dr., McLean, VA  22102.

Fung Oy Chan (Age 85)

On Saturday, August 10, 2019, Fung Chan of Silver Spring, MD passed away. Beloved husband of Yuet Hah Chan for 63 years and father of sons Edward, Chris, and Lewin.   Mr. Chan was a head chef for many years working at several different Chinese restaurants in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Relatives and friends may attend the viewing at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, August 16, 2019, from 12 noon to 1 pm, where a service will follow, from 1 pm – approximately 1:45 pm.  Interment will be Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

DONALD J. HOGAN (Age 89)

Don died peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2019, surrounded by family at home. Don grew up in Washington D.C., attended Gonzaga College High School and graduated from The Catholic University of America School of Architecture. He worked as an architect from 1953-2005. He was an original member of Our Lady of Mercy Church at which he and Ann, his wife, coached numerous boys’ and girls’ basketball teams. He became director of the C.Y.O. of Washington, D.C.  Don is survived by Ann, his wife of 65 years, and family, Don Jr. (Lurana), Pat, Kathleen, Ann Healey (Steve) and Mary; grandchildren Ben, Michelle, John, Shannon, Clare and Dylan; his sister Marion O’Donnell and over 50 nephews and nieces. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Mercy Church 9200 Kentsdale Dr. Potomac MD 20854 on Saturday, August 17, from 11am to 12noon, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at noon. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gonzaga College High School and The Catholic University of America.

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Chandraleela  Barnabas (Age 72)

On Wednesday, August 7, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved wife of  the late Shanmugam Winston Barnabas; mother of Abraham Winston (Cristiane) Barnabas and Edward William (Lani) Barnabas;  Grandmother of Maya Barnabas, Naomi Barnabas, and Sophie Barnabas; sister of the late Sunder Raj, Mary Sudhaker, and Susan Sigamany Paul.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), the viewing times are Sunday, August 11, 2019, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.  Funeral Service at Memorial First India United Methodist Church, 9226 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 10 am.   Interment private.

Frank Harold Litzenburg, III (Age 73)

On Thursday, August 1, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved brother of Linda Sue Litzenburg;  uncle of Elizabeth (Nikk) Glazier; great-uncle of Emma Glazier.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking),  on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 2 to 4 pm.  Interment private.

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GLENNA M. McCLANAHAN (Age 90)

On Sunday, August 4, 2019, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late William D. McClanahan; mother of Judith A. McClanahan and Pamela M. Helfrich; grandmother of Stephen, Victoria, Jessie and Megan; great-grandmother of Tiffany, Finley, Brooks, and Dean; Funeral Service at St. Elizabeth Church, 917 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD, on Friday, August 9, at 1 pm. PRIVATE Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852.

Patricia O’Connor Behrens 

May 25, 1928 – August 3, 2019

Patricia O’Connor Behrens, a native of Washington DC. passed away on Saturday August 3, 2019.  She loved her 8 children, 7 still living (one who she’s now reunited with in heaven), 5 nieces and nephews, 17 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.  She was a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Cross and attended George Washington University.  Patricia was a devoted member of the Christ Child Society and the Holy Cross Sisters Guild.  At 91 years young, she came from a long line of strong Irish Catholic women, was very generous and will be missed by all.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday August 10, 2019 from 10 to 11 am, where Funeral Service will be held at 11 am.  Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, DC.