Archive for October, 2019

HENRY J. “HANK” BRIEFS

Henry J. “Hank” Briefs, 66, died on October 4, 2019, of cardiac arrest. He was born on July 9, 1953, in Chicago, IL, and grew up in Cabin John, MD. He was a loyal employee of NZI Construction Corporation. He leaves behind his beloved wife Angela Monahan Briefs, son Matt Metzger, stepson Mike Ruiz (Anna), stepdaughter Kristina Khalili (Porya), two granddaughters, and a grandson. Also left to grieve are his siblings Cathie Schorn (John), Patsy Bartels (Chris), Steven, Peter, Ginny Georg (Denny), Margie, Chrissy, Rick (Jayne) and Michael; three nieces, five nephews, and many dear friends. Visitation will be Saturday, October 12, from 10-11 a.m. at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church, 70 University Blvd. Silver Spring, MD; followed by the funeral at 11 a.m. Burial at Old St. Mary’s Cemetery in Rockville, MD.

Selwyn Havlock Birch Daly (Age 91)

On Friday, October 4, 2019, of North Bethesda, MD originally from Georgetown, Guyana. Son of the late Birch and Sarah Daly, Former Husband of Lucille Daly; father of Sandra Daly, Gail (Nick) King, the late Paul Daly, Selwyn (Renee) Henry, Marcia Daly and the late Deborah Daly; grandfather of Kirk Daly, Janelle Henry, Holly Henry, Sarah Ryan, Nicholas King, Amanda Daly, Rachel King, Katelyn King, Leah Daly and Imani Archer; great-grandfather of Ariana Daly, Jamel Johnson, Nyema David, Khari David and Ellington Ryan; brother of Dr Leland Daly, the late Kevil Daly, the late Birchelene Knight, the late Desmond Daly and the late Evelyn Nedd.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM with Memorial Service at 1:00 PM. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc., Nat’l Capital Area Chapter, 8180 Greensboro Dr,Mc Lean, VA 22102.

Lancelot Rabindranauth Ramroop (Age 60)

On Friday, October 4, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved Son of Neville I. Ramroop and the late Doreen Ramroop; loved Brother of Dolores Cummings, Camille Honaker, Ray Jones and the late Donna Ramroop.  Adored Uncle of Melissa and Michael Carter. Great Uncle of Dominique Holland, Maria, Jasmin, Mike and Jordan Carter.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, October 11, 2019, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Funeral Service at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 11:00 AM.  Interment is private. Memorial Contributions can be made to gratitude@turtleislanduniversity.org (Reference Lodge Keeper’s Fund).

Louis P. D’Antuono, Jr.  (Age 91)  

On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband for 63 years of Marilyn Condon D’Antuono; father of Pete (Anne), Steve (Cathy) and John (Donna) D’Antuono; brother of Raymond (Brenda) D’Antuono and the late Michael D’Antuono. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, October 8, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill and Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Edward Lynn Maison (Age 76)  

On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, Edward Lynn Maison, 76, of Silver Spring, MD, passed away. Beloved husband of Marilyn Maison; father of Carissa Maison. Also survived by his two siblings, Bobby Maison and Kenny McKelroy. He retired after 40 years of service at NCR. He served in the Army and was honorably discharged. Services and Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.

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Rose Margaret McCabe  (Age 89)  

On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William F. McCabe; mother of Jean Anderson, William McCabe, Linda Errigo and Rosemary Hamill; sister of Marie Cokenias; grandmother of Erik, Don, Meaghan, William, Jennifer, Monica, Christina, Katie, and Kevin; great-grandmother of Aiden, Sienna, and Wesley. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, October 9, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration, 3900 13th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017.

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STEPHEN PATRICK QUEEN (Age 63)

On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Bonnie Queen; son of Virginia and the late Francis Queen; father of Molly Queen, Kenny Stanfield, and Keith Stanfield; brother of Michael, David, Robert, and Thomas Queen and Patricia McGrady and the late Mark Queen; grandfather of Oakley Stanfield, Lana Stanfield and Tessa Stanfield. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, on Tuesday, October 8, from 10 to 11 am, where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850, Make-A-Wish America, Gift Processing. 1702 East Highland Ave., Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016 or an animal rescue of your choice.

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Sylvia Byrd McConkey (Age 96)

On Tuesday, October 1, 2019, of Burtonsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Charles Kenneth McConkey; mother of Michael and wife Jeannie, Bruce and wife Teal, Scott and the late Kenny;  grandmother of Gabe, Ian, Juliet, Sydney, Stevie and Casey.  Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, October 7, from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm.  Interment Private.

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Evelyn Naomi Jackson

“Nana-Granny”

On Sunday, September 29, 2019, of Olney Maryland, the beloved widow of the late Nathan Jackson, Sr. and the former wife and lifelong friend of the late Sylvester E. Walker.  She leaves to honor her life and mourn her passing; her daughters, Linda M. Hamilton (Dennis Phillips) of Mattapan, MA, Eugenia Walker Warren (Michael Warren) of Spring Hope, NC.  Sons, Richard A. Walker, of Waldorf, MD, Stanley E. Walker (Sheila Breen) of Glenn Dale, MD, and Nathan N. Jackson Jr. (Rachel Vargas) of Austin, TX, two stepchildren; Carlette Jackson, and Christopher Mallery of Houston, TX, her niece Kathy Parrott Sutherland, of NJ, 22 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandsons, and a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends.  She also leaves our dear friends, all of whom she considered “her children”, Marlyn Barrow, Robert Thomas (Jessica), Dorothy King of Crownsville, MD, and Kim Witherspoon of Jacksonville, FL.  Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking), Friday, October 4, from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm.  Where  Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 5, at 11 am.  Interment Maryland National Memorial Park.

Natasha Evelyn Perry (Age 37)

On Friday, September 27, 2019, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved daughter of Brenda Diane Perry and Donald Edward Perry, Jr.; sister of Janette Perry, Tamirra Perry Dozier, Kamen Perry, Mariah Oswald, and Donald Perry; niece of Edwina Vivian Cooper, Michelle Perry, Iris Yvonne Perry, Sheila Rene Perry, Janet Burton and Kay Caviness. Memorial Service at Lutheran Church of St. Andrew,, 15300 New Hampshire Avenue,, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, October 4, 2019 at 11 am. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society at  www.cancer.org