Archive for January, 2020

Frances Becker Laut (Age 96)

On Tuesday, January 7, 2020, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Laut; loving mother of Nancy L. (Rich) Kroll, Patricia Laut and Marilyn L. Foster. Cherished grandmother of Alexander M. Laut, Shannon F. (Micah) Wallberg, K.C. Foster and the late Andrea L. Kroll; great grandmother of Kilian Laut. Also survived by a host of relatives and friends.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904 on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 10:30 AM. Inurnment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in her name.

Franny grew up in Takoma Park, MD, one of seven children of Joseph and Donna (Downs) Becker. The family house on Baltimore Ave. backed up near the railroad lines where, during the Depression, many a traveler found his way to the back door for a welcome cup of soup. After completing Immaculate Conception, she attended the University of Maryland as a “day dodger,” graduating in 1944. There she met Betty (Anderson) Tilghman and Pepper (Greenfield) Hutchinson, who became lifelong friends, and pledged the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. She married Robert Laut, also from Takoma Park, in 1947; five years and three kids later, the family moved to Bethesda, MD. Franny was very active in her church—St. Jane Frances de Chantal—in the Madeleine Sodality, bowling league, bridge clubs and CYO. She was a Girl Scout leader and coached “Midget” Girls’ softball long after her kids were grown, teaching fourth-graders how not to “throw like a girl.” She worked part time with Square D Electric for 40 years as a secretary and bookkeeper. After retiring, she took up quilting with the Bethesda Quilters guild, making hundreds of dolls and blankets for AIDS babies as well as numerous quilts for grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She and Bobby moved to the Riderwood (Silver Spring) Community in 2006 so he could walk for miles, but not have to “go up and down those damn stairs anymore.” They had been married 63 years when he passed away in 2010. Franny continued her quilting and bridge games until macular degeneration took the last of her eyesight and she hosted family holiday meals for years before moving to Arbor Ridge. A very kind-hearted soul, Franny continued to befriend residents and staff alike and never lost her wicked sense of humor. She will be sorely missed.

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BRIAN DANIEL ARVEDLUND (Age 45)

On Thursday, January 16, 2020, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of Kathryn Arvedlund, brother of Amy Arvedlund. Also survived by many loving family and friends. A Memorial Mass will be offered at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 11am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wheaton Rescue Squad or Kensington Fire Department.

MYRON FRANCIS “BUD”  HAUSSENER (Age 99)

On Monday, January 20, 2020, of Kensington, MD and Bethany Beach, DE.  Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth C. “Betty” Haussener, devoted father of Michael F. Haussener ( Julie), Susan H. McElroy (Thomas), Eileen H. Perkins (Paul) Mary Ann Ditzel (Steven), and the late David C. Haussener.  Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.Relatives and friends may call at  Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, January 24,  from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. His life will be celebrated with a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, 9705 Summit Ave, Kensington, MD, 20895 on Saturday, January 25, at 11 am.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Health Foundation, (First Floor) 10720 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20901.

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COLONEL WALTER J. BOYNE, USAF (Ret)

Colonel Walter J. Boyne, USAF (Ret), an internationally recognized author and aviation historian, flew his final mission out of Silver Spring, MD on January 9. 2020. He was 90 years old and kept his quick wit and loving nature to the end. He is survived by his much loved and devoted wife Terezia “Teri” Boyne. He was the loving father of Molly Boyne, Katie Teague, Bill Boyne, Peggy Coleman and five grandchildren. Walt was predeceased by his first wife, Jeanne Quigley. Funeral Services will be held at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, March 28 at 11am. He will be interred in the Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Walter Boyne was born in East St. Louis Illinois, and enlisted in the Air Force in May, 1951. He graduated from flying school in 1952 and subsequently flew bombers in the Strategic Air Command and Air Force Systems Command. He was a veteran of the Cold War and the Vietnam War and remained a vocal exponent of air power.

He joined the National Air & Space Museum in its infancy in 1974 and rose to be the Director of the National Air & Space Museum from 1981 to 1986. While at the NASM he founded the magazine Air&Space/Smithsonian, and arranged for the transfer of land from the Federal Aviation Administration to the Smithsonian for the Udvar-Hazy facility.

Col. Boyne began his writing career in 1962, and subsequently wrote more than a thousand articles and published over 60 books. During the course of his writing career he became a familiar figure on television, doing broadcasts on all the major news and cable stations.

During his career, he received many domestic and foreign honors, including the Bronze Star, induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 2007, a lifetime achievement award from the Air Force Association in 2010, induction into the American Combat Airman Hall of Fame and numerous literary awards. However, his greatest reward and pleasure was his work in mentoring several hundred writers. He helped them with advice, reading and commenting on their materials, helping them become published and advising them on promotional activities.

In lieu of flowers, he would most appreciate donations to the Commemorative Air Force https://commemorativeairforce.org/ or St. Bernadette Church Silver Spring, MD https://silverspringcatholic.com/.

SHARON S. GOODE

Sharon S. Goode was born on October 23, 1951, the only child to Yolanda Colella Smith and Walter Ellsworth Smith in Washington, DC. Ms. Goode spent the majority of her life in the DC Metro area. A graduate of Immaculata, Ms. Goode had long and successful careers in both the legal and medical professions. She started her career at the Department of Justice. Later, she spent a number of years as a medical assistant in the Gastroenterology Department of Georgetown University Hospital before returning to the legal profession, primarily in intellectual property. Ms. Goode completely retired in 2018, following part-time work in the Marquez Intellectual Property Law Office.

Ms. Goode was an avid reader, movie and theater goer, frequent traveler to the bright lights of New York City, and a beloved fixture in many Montgomery County restaurants.

On Friday, January 17, 2020, Ms. Goode passed away in the Emergency Room of Sibley Memorial Hospital in the company of her son, Christopher C. Goode, and her caregiver, Ms. Primrose Castell. She is survived by her son Christopher and her troop of cherished dogs: her one-eyed Cocker Spaniel Amber, Leonberger/Great Pyrenees mix Honey, Newfoundland Pennie and Chihuahua Peso. She will be sorely missed for her warmth, generosity, off-beat sense of humor, thirst for life, and resilience of spirit.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD 20901 (Valet Parking) on Friday, January 24 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are encouraged to be made to the Montgomery County Humane Society, Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue or Dogs XL Rescue.

Walter “Ed” Daniell

Walter “Ed” Daniell was born on August 11, 1940, to Beryl Veronica and Walter Edward Daniell Sr. in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was the oldest of 12 siblings growing up in Arlington, Massachusetts. At age 18, he joined the United States Army and was stationed at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, D.C. for three years. While in D.C., he met his wife of 58 years, Margaret “Judy” Daniell. Together, residing in Maryland, they had four children, 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild with one on the way. He had a very long and successful career at IBM and later Lockheed Martin working on programs such as the air traffic control system and GPS satellite space programs that are still used today. Our “Poppa” became an avid golfer and loved the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots and the Maryland Terrapins.

On Thursday, January 16, 2020, he passed away at his home in Rockville, MD surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Margaret Daniell; loving father of Susan (Mike) O’Connor, Christopher Daniell and Karen (Virgil) Hobbs and the late James (Kae) Daniell;   Grandfather of Robin Daniell Bridge, Maggie O’Connor, Amberly Daniell, Jacob Hobbs, Chase Hobbs, Kuen Deeprachakorn, Kanghan Deeprachakorn, Ainum Deeprachakorn, Caitlyn O’Connor and the late Kelley O’Connor;  Great-Grandfather to Londyn Dior and Bentley James (expected in February). Also survived by many brothers, sisters, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking) Monday, January 20, 2020, from 12  to 1 PM, where Funeral Service will begin at 1 PM.  Interment Parklawn Memorial Park, Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Hospice Home Care. Following the service, the family will have a celebration of life from 2:30-6:30 at The Elks Club 5, Taft Ct. Rockville, MD 20850.

Juan De Dios Gonzalez (Age 64)

On Thursday, January 16, 2020, of Mount Airy, MD.  Beloved husband of Ana Castillo Gonzalez; father of Juan Carlos Gonzalez and Jose Andre Gonzalez; grandfather of Noah Matthew Gonzalez.  Also survived by four sisters, three brothers and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Wednesday, January 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, January 23 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at All Souls Cemetery, Germantown, MD.

Erik  C. Delfino

On January 10, 2020, Erick C. Delfino.  Erik’s career saw him as an integral part of the Library of Congress where his work allowed him to form long lasting and meaningful friendships with his colleagues however he was a man with a myriad of passions. His passions enabled him to spread his joy and abilities for the delight of others. He was an active Elder in the parish of the Calvary Lutheran Church in Silver Spring. He was an integral part of the National Railway Historical Society, (Washington DC Chapter). His talents took him through artistically inspirational experiences many times in collaboration with The Corcoran School of the Arts & Design at George Washington University resulting in numerous works of book art. His photography talents also resulted in the publication of books recalling the Worlld’s Fair in New York and the Raritan Valley Train line in New Jersey where we grew up. His never ending thirst to accomplish more and more resulted in his speech improvement with his Aphasia condition thanks to the Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital where he, along with his fellow Aphasia group members, were able to create what is now known as the “Aphasia Tunes Choir”. This has given joy and satisfaction not only to its members but also all those who have had the immense pleasure of hearing and understanding the strength of music and its healing power. The spirit to persevere with life’s challenges that belonged to Erik Delfino, should act as an example to us all.

A memorial service will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church in Silver Spring, MD at 10 am on Friday January 17, 2020.

In lieu of flowers, if anyone would like to make a donation to an association that Erik felt very strongly about, please feel free to contact :

The Montgomery County Stroke Association. info@mcstroke.org.  www.mcstroke.org

Jo Ann  Dillinger (Age 73)

On Monday, January 13, 2020, of Rockville, MD.  Beloved companion of Robert  A. Jordan; mother of John Dillinger; grandmother of Tara Dianna and Tyler Patrick Dillinger;  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, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, January 21, from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm.  Where Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 22, at 11 am.  Interment will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Dema Velma Saunders Nappier (Age 96)

On Sunday, January 12, 2020, of Silver Spring, MD., born on June 11, 1923 in Rockwood, PA. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Nappier; mother of Renee Nappier; also survived by her Sister-in-law Gladys Burke Saunders, four nieces Carolyn Saunders Hatter, Carlita Saunders Richardson, Sharon Saunders Speck and Celeste Saunders Bumbray, one nephew – Ira Davis Walker, Jr., and a host of extended family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 South Leisure World Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, January 23, beginning at 10 a.m. where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House.

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Arthur Joseph Hubbard, Jr. (Age 73)

On Friday, January 10, 2020, of Jessup, MD.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, January 17, 2020, from 2 to 4 and 7 9 pm. Interment private.

GERTRUDE W. GLITZENSTEIN (Age 94)

On Tuesday, January 14, 2020, of Silver Spring, MD. Wife of the late Irving M. Glitzenstein; mother of Jeff S., Eric R. and Carl L. Glitzenstein; sister of Hal, Irv, and Herb Weinstein; grandmother of Joanna Rose Meyer-Glitzenstein and Jesse Kim Meyer-Appel; mother-in-law of Katherine Meyer and Donna Streng. Graveside Service at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, 130-04 Horace Harding Expressway, Flushing, NY, on Friday, January 17, at 1 pm. Interment Mt. Hebron Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Oxfam America, ATTN: Donor Services, 226 Causeway Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02114-2206.

Joanne R. Inglisa (Age 86)

On Friday, January 10, 2020, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Amedeo “Frank” Inglisa; mother of Katherine Inglisa, Christine (Ted Swanton) Inglisa, Michael (Julie) Inglisa, Joseph (Lisa) Inglisa, Paul (Jennifer) Inglisa, John (Holly) Inglisa and Elizabeth (Ed) Sagin. Also survived by 13 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, January 24, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Saturday, January 25, at 10:30 a.m.  Inurnment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association at American Diabetes Association.

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