Archive for October, 2019

Alan Richard Roberson (Age 73)

On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Patricia Roberson; father of Michael Roberson (Patti), Jennifer Noell (J.D.); son of Trannie and the late Leonard Roberson; grandfather of Amanda, Brittany (Daniel), Nicholas, Sarah and the late Mikey. Also survived by Susan Smith, Milton, Steven and Judy Roberson. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, October 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.; where the Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 28, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you make a contribution to the Good Counsel Falcon Fund. Al supported the sports programs at the school and all contributions will provide a scholarship in his name.  Checks can be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, 17301 Old Vic Blvd., Olney, MD 20832 and please indicate “In memory of Al Roberson” in the memo line.

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Harold Isbell, Jr.

“Jack”(Age 58)  

On Sunday, October 20, 2019, of University Park, MD. Beloved son of the late Ruth Hammersmith and Harold J. Isbell; nephew of Evelyn Lenihan and Charlotte Heazlit; cousin of Carolyn Rafter-Koudry, John Rafter, Anne Kendrick, Mark and Karl Heazlit. Relatives and friends may call at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, on Tuesday, October 29, from 9 to 10 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Contributions, in his memory, may be made to the American Red Cross, National Capital Area, 8550 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22031.

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Charles Wesley Grant (Age 64)

On Saturday, October 12, 2019, Charles Wesley Grant of Rockville, MD was called home by the Lord. Charles was the beloved husband of Shirley; loving father of Sana, Simone, Shara, Chad, and Carey; future father-in-law of Don; loving brother of Maria and Glenford; brother-in-law of Lionel; uncle of Kidane, Joelle, Kebreab, Haria, Kasimu, Khary and Caya; Cousin of Hyacinth and Janice. He is also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Charles had several passions including playing the bass guitar, doing detailed yard work, building kites, carpentry, and home improvement projects. His intense and consistent love and sacrifice for his family will never be forgotten. Charles will be greatly missed, but ever-present in spirit, and in our hearts and minds.

You may join us for a viewing at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking) on Friday, October 25, from 3 to 5 pm or  7 to 9 pm.

Service will be at Norbeck Memorial Park Chapel, 16225 Batchellors Forest Rd. (off Georgia Ave.), Olney, MD, 20832 on Saturday October 26. Saturday’s viewing will be from 12:30 – 1 pm and Celebration of Life service will begin at 1 pm.  Interment at Norbeck Memorial Park Cemetery. (Memorial contributions should be made to Go Fund Me

JOHN RAYMOND SCHULTHEIS

(Age 56)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Raymond Schultheis on September 1, 2019. John is survived by his wife, Stacy;  son, Daniel; step-daughter, Dallas; his father, Andreas C. Schultheis; his sisters, Mary Crotts, Theresa Schultheis, Carole Butler, Susan Bigbee, Karen Williams and their spouses; brother, Andreas Schultheis and his spouse; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20904, on Friday, November 8, at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends unable to attend the mass may pay their respects at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Friday, November 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. or 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider sending donations to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America or Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research

Modesta Mercedes Gonzalez-Perez (Age 98)

(February 19, 1921-October 20,2019)

Of Leon, Nicaragua residing for over  51 years in Washington, DC and Burtonsville, MD took her last and final breath surrounded by her beloved family. She is survived by her 4 loving children Lucila Esperanza, Luis A., Fernando, and Martha Cecilia, as well as her 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren (including FG3), and countless nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West Silver Spring, MD on October 25, 2019 viewing 10-11 am, blessing at 11:00 am, final internment at Gates of Heaven Cemetery 13801 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD.

Mykola Stawnychy (Age 91)

With deep sorrow we announce that Mykola Stawnychy passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the age of 91.

Born November 19, 1927 in Kolomiya, Ukraine, he was the second son of the late Maria (nee Chaikovskya) and Roman Stawnychy, widower of the late Irena R. Stawnychy, brother of the late Andryi Stawnychyi.

Beloved father of: Yaroslaw Stawnychy (Marta), Petro Stawnychy (Christia), Tamara Bilynsky (Roman), Tetiana Stawnychy; grandfather of Stefan Stawnychy (Erin), Deanna Stawnychy (Alex), Yuri Stawnychy (Emma), Larissa S. Chadwick (Josh), Maria Bilynsky, and Lesia Bilynsky; great grandfather of Maksym Oryshkevych, Kalyna Chadwick, Lev Oryskevych, Mila Chadwick.

Friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, (Valet Parking) 500 University Blvd. W, Silver Spring, MD 20901. Friday, October 25, 7 pm until service time at 7:30 pm. Visitation will end at 9 pm. Funeral of Divine Liturgy will be held on Saturday, October 26, at 9:00 am at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 16631 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20905. Internment at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suitland-Silver Hill, MD 20746.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 16631 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20905 or PLAST, Ukrainian Scouting Organization KPS-USA, 700 N Cedar Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046.

Rettenela Martin (Age 69)

On Thursday, October 10, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved mother of Milton Colquehoun (Sandra) and Tanya Colquhoune (Charles Emeruwa); daughter of Earlene and the late Walter Martin; grandmother of David Emeruwa, Tatiana Emeruwa and Milton Colquehoun; great-grandmother of Zion Colquehoun; sister of Beverly Hollingsworth, Jeanester Condappa, Pamela Burnette, Ver Martin, Patrick Martin, and the late Stennet Martin. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends may call at Sligo Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD, Sunday, October 27, 2019 , from 9 to 10 a.m., where a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 a.m. Interment George Washington Cemetery.

Corazon A. Abulencia (Age 66)

On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved mother of P.J. Abulencia; 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, 20901 (Valet Parking), Sunday, October 20, from 2 to 4 pm. Where a prayer service will be celebrated at 3:30 pm. Interment Private.

Edward H. Green (Age 90)

On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Diane J. Green; father of Mark Green (Cherie), Lynne Green Griffin and Kirk Green; grandfather of Ryan, Jennifer, Taylor and Spencer; and great-grandfather of Sophie and Sasha. A Memorial Service will be held at Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 South Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 12 noon. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD, 20850.

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TAP LEE

Life History

Tap Lee was born in Taisun China on May 22, 1935.

He was the son of Fook Guey Lee and Tan Non Lee.

Tap immigrated to America in 1955 to work and go to school in the Washington DC area with his parents.

Tap eventually went back to China to get married in January 1959 with his future wife Wan Ng, who was I the process of immigrating to America.

They married in June 1959 at Hong Kong.  They finally reached the United States in February 1962 along with their child Benny.

Tap worked as a cook in a number of Chinese restaurants, including the family restaurant the China Café, located in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington DC.

Tap then worked in the family rooming house business before retiring early.

Tap is survived by his wife of 60 years, Wan Ng Lee, 5 children; Benny, David, Jane &(husband Frank), Helen-(gone), and Harry &(wife Ada),  5 grandchildren; Autumn, Nathan, Brandon, Caitlyn, and Jessica.

TAP LEE

Death Notice

Tap Lee passed away on October 9, 2019 in the presence of his wife of 60 years and some family.

Viewing will start on Friday October 18, 2019 with a viewing from 7 to 9 in the evening at the Collins Funeral Home (Valet Parking) located at 500 University Blvd West, Silver Spring Maryland 20901.

Funeral services will start on Saturday October 19, 2019 at 11 am, also at the Collins Funeral Home.

Procession should start around 12 pm or so.  Those that want to drive can follow the hearse.  The address of the cemetery is Washington National Cemetery 4101 Suitland Road, Suitland, Maryland 20746.  Burial will be in section V, with the most prominent landmark being a white marble statue of Christ overlooking the section which is situated on a hill.

A 32 seat bus will be available for those that do not wish to follow in the procession on their own.  The bus will leave 10 minutes after conclusion of the interment and will return to Collins Funeral Home.  Those deciding to ride the bus can leave their vehicles parked at the Collins Funeral Home.

Interment should take place around 12:45 pm or so at the Washington National Cemetery.

A reception is to follow at 2 pm at the Silver Fountain Restaurant located at 13533 Connecticut Ave, Wheaton, Maryland 20906.  This is within the Aspen Hill Shopping Center.

Metaxia Skenderis Dousikos  
July 6,1935 – October 14, 2019  

Metaxia Skenderis Dousikos (Age 84) of Germantown, MD departed this life on October 14, 2019. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Panagiotis Dousikos and her siblings, Dinos Skenderis and Koula Gourgiotis. She is survived by her loving daughters, Tina (Anthony) DAmbrogio and Maria (Aydan) Kizildagli; cherished grandmother of Alexys and Niko DAmbrogio and Panagioti Kizildagli.

Relatives and friends may visit at the Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. W., Silver Spring, MD 20901 (Valet Parking) on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 between 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Her life will be celebrated at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 2815 36th St. NW, Washington, DC, on October 23, 2019 at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to Gate of Heaven Cemetery Silver Spring, MD immediately following church service.

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Hilda Romillo Cano (Age 93)

On Sunday, October 13, 2019, of Potomac, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Benito Angel Cano; loving mother of Maria Lourdes (John) Corso.  Grandmother of Mary Bridget Rivers (William Rivers) and Bernadette Jane Corso. Great Grandmother of William Joseph Rivers IV. Sister of the late Gonzalo Romillo, Hilda Abascal, and Olga Gonzalez.  Aunt of Marilda Abascal-Colonna and Lourdes Abascal Leyva. Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Requiem Mass in the Extraordinary Form at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 11:00 AM.  Interment  Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

My mother always said, “it’s not worth it.  Love one another.”  Love, faith, service, and generosity are the virtues by which my mother lived her life.  She was born in Cuba, of parents who migrated from Spain.  She had a beautiful life there and loved Cuba very much.  She attended Our Lady of Lourdes School, her proud Alma Mater, where she learned the crafts of embroidery, sewing, and other homemaking skills.  Unfortunately, she was exiled from Cuba by the communist regime of Fidel Castro with my father Benito and me.  She had a few good years after that in Spain, but she longed to join her sister Chiqui and her husband David in the United States.  We packed our bags and came to Union City, New Jersey, where we applied for and obtained U.S. citizenship.  We were in a one bedroom apartment, and soon both Hilda and Benito began working, my mother in a garment factory and my father at the Hilton Hotel in New York City.  Hilda was noticed by the factory owner for her talent, and he encouraged her to start her own business.  She designed clothes and performed impeccable tailoring services for a broad clientele.  Her constant in the midst of all these changes was her steadfast faith, for which I am the grateful benefactor.  We prayed together every night, including the Rosary and to various patron saints to which she was devoted.  Each saint had a holy card, which she neatly tucked into her missal and prayed every prayer on the back of each card.  She was consistent with her prayer life and attended to the small details, things like the sacramentals that filled our house and the doting care she provided to her entire family, especially my father in his twilight years.  She had an amazing love for her twin granddaughters.  Nothing would stop her from providing everything from sharing even her finest dresses and jewelry for a dress-up playtime in her closet to lavishing them with whatever treats they wanted from the grocery store like a game show shopping spree.  She looked for the best in other people.   Her hospitality had no limits.  Noone ever had to make an appointment to see her and she always had time for everyone.  She anticipated every visitor, ensuring each guest’s favorite foods were on the table.  In imitation of Christ she brought the joy of God to others, nurturing and inviting with food, faith, and love.  In her life she knew great suffering, leaving her homeland as a young woman and leaving her home to go to a nursing home in her final years.  She knew where her true home was and in this way taught all of us a great lesson.  Her faith carried her with grace through all of her trials.  It was a privilege to care for my mother while she was institutionalized.  She gave me the gift of her memories of her youth and Cuba.  I recall in particular one Christmas a video interview she recorded and which we still play and treasure.  With tender forethought, she told us that when she was no longer on this Earth, she would be looking down from Heaven through a little opening in the sky.  This was her way of assuring us that she would be our intercessor and remain connected to her family even in eternity.  Mamita, tu siempres seras mi guia y mi fuerza.  Mommy, you will always be my guide and my strength.

Oria F. Bello (Age 88)

On Sunday, October 13, 2019, of Washington, DC. Beloved wife of the late Aurelio Bello; mother of Ana Maria Bello. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 10 to 11 am, where Funeral Service will follow at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Oria F. Bello (88 años)

El Domingo 13 de octubre de 2019, de Washington, DC. Amada esposa del difunto Aurelio Bello; madre de Ana María Bello. Los familiares y amigos pueden llamar a Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, el jueves 17 de octubre de 2019, de 10 a 11 am, donde el Servicio Funerario seguirá a las 11 am. Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Don L. Sewell (Age 73)

Don Sewell of North Potomac MD passed away peacefully On Friday, October 11, 2019, after a courageous, yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer.

Beloved husband of Dorothy Manders Sewell; loving father of Lea Ann Burns (Rob), Elizabeth Perrino, Brandon, Gregory (Katie), Bobby and Billy Sewell. Survived by eight grandchildren; will be missed by brother and sister in laws Kathleen and Fred Dewey, Norman “Buddy” and Kathleen Manders,  William and Jennifer Manders, and Michael and Phoebe Manders. Loving brother to the late Creed Arthur Sewell and Robert Earl Sewell.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD, on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 11:00am. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project.

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