Archive for November, 2012

MARY WINSTON SMITH

Was born August 11, 1926 in Washington, DC to Michael Edward and Mary Bernadette Winston. Heaven gained a leprechaun when Mary was called home on November 28, 2012. She is now reunited in eternal life with her beloved husband, Jacko; son, Mike and her grandson, Christopher, along with other family, friends and dogs; having a party in Heaven. Mary’s favorite role was that of mother. Her joy, love and spirit will live on in her daughters, Mary Ellen Groff, Terry Gascoigne and Maureen “Mo” Smith; sons, Kevin Smith and Greg Smith; and the joy of her life, her sweet dog Sampson. Mary was known to her grandchildren Sara, Mark, Molly, Guillaume, Philippe and Adrien as “Nina” and “Momoo” and loved her great-grandchildren Jacob Jackson “J.J.” and Samantha. A Memorial Mass and Celebration of her Life will be held at the Riderwood Chapel, 3110 Gracefield Rd., Silver Spring, MD. 20904 on Saturday, December 1 at 1:30 p.m. An Irish party will follow. The family asks all in attendance to wear green, Mary’s favorite color. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, 901 E Street NW, Suite 405, Washington, DC 20004 or online at www.ovariancancer.org in memory of Mary W. Smith.

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MARJORIE E. RIEDEL

Marjorie E. Riedel died suddenly at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital on November 27, 2012. Devoted wife of the late LTCOL Fred H. Riedel; beloved mother of Patricia A. (Donald) Toombs, John F. Riedel, Richard B. Riedel Sr. and Nancy B. Jarrett. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Will be greatly missed by all her extended family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. where Funeral Service will be celebrated on Monday, December 3 at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 or American Red Cross, P.O. Box 4002018, Des Moines, IA 50340.

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STANLEY JOSEPH OTTO (Age 95)

On Tuesday, November 27, 2012, of Ashburn, VA. Beloved father of Nancy Klepper and Catherine Zajac; grandfather of Katharine Seville and Nicholas Zajac; great-grandfather of Zachary, Olivia and Matthew Seville; brother of Helen Lia. Graveside service and interment at Parklawn Memorial Park on Friday, November 30 at 12:30 p.m.

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CARMEN NANCY SMEDLEY (Age 76)

On Monday, November 26, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Larry Smedley; mother of Lori, Bob, Larry and Rick Smedley; sister of Addy Silva, Edesa Baeza, and Manny Quinones. Also survived by 12 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Resurrection at Riderwood Chapel, 3160 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, November 29 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association , Washington DC-MD Office, 1025 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 1005, Washington, DC, 20036 or the American Heart Association , Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.

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ROSE G. PRAKAS

On Sunday, November 25, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late George G. Prakas; mother of Gregory G. Prakas, Georgia (Fred) Dandeneau and Valerie Prakas; grandmother of Elana and Leo Dandeneau; sister of Jim, Bess, Mary, Anne and the late George and Tom. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Thursday, November 29, 2012, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th St. and Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC on Friday, November 30, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Philoptochos Society of Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 2815 36th St. NW, Washington, DC 20007.

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LORELLE HAWKINS FAULCONER

On Saturday, November 24, 2012, passed to her maker at Shenandoah Center, Charles Town, WV. She was a long time resident of Takoma Park and White Oak, MD. Lorelle was a long time member of Clifton Park Baptist Church. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Faulconer; mother of Jean Shifflett, Robert Faulconer, Stephen (Lynn) Faulconer and the late Kenneth Faulconer; sister of Evelyn Carter. Also survived by four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, November 30, from 12 to 1 p.m.; where the Funeral Service will follow at 1 p.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.

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LINCOLN WILLIAM TALBOT (Age 82)

On Wednesday, October 31, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband for 60 years of Benita J. Talbot; father of Pamela Jeanne (Steve) Wagner, John Benjamin (Bonnie) Talbot and William Scott (Katie) Talbot; grandfather of Stephanie, Joseph and Nathan Wagner, Kevin, Katie and Kenny Talbot, Sarah, Lauren and Erica Talbot; brother-in-law of Gloria Don Carlos. Also survived by 19 nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at Marvin Memorial United Methodist Church, 33 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 3 p.m. Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Marvin Memorial UMC, c/o Woodside UMC, 8900 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910, to Red Cross, Disaster Relief Fund, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013 or to Riderwood Benevolent Care Fund, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.

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SHARON ANNE PROCTOR

On Thursday, November 22, 2012, of Rockville, MD. Beloved mother of Timothy (Suzanne) Proctor, Kathleen Proctor and Angie (Tim) Moore; grandmother of Jacob and Eli Proctor, Hayden and Emma Moore; sister of Tom, Dick, Tim, Tony and Joe Clark, Peggy McEwan, Lee Fitzpatrick and Susie Still. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 1 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association , Nat’l Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030.

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MARGARITA S. MESSERSMITH

“Sherry”

On November 22, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Donald H. Messersmith; mother of Mary (William) Cather, Donna (Steve) Jones, Betsy (Mark) Murray, and Heidi (Hjarman) Cordero; grandmother of Nicholas, Gregory, Melanie, Amelia, Rebecca, Margarita, and Carissa; sister of Paul and Walter Sherertz. 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), Wednesday, November 28, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., where prayers will be held at 7:30 p.m. Private Interment Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Ohio. Memorial Service will also be held at Marvin Memorial United Methodist Church, 33 University Blvd, East, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, December 8, at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Audubon Naturalist Society, Crowder/Messersmith Conservation Fund, 8940 Jones Mill Rd. Chevy Chase, MD 20815.

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PHILIP LEE

On Monday, November 19, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Helen C. Lee and the late Elaine C. Lee; father of Cynthia L. Martin; grandfather of Peter W. and Clay R. Dawson; great-grandfather of Jonathan and Adele Dawson; brother of Ida Wescott. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Monday, November 26, 2012 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the D.C. Branch of the Professional Grounds Management Society, c/o Doug McDaniel, Treasurer, 123 Arundel Beach Road, Severna Park, MD 21146.

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EDITH B. ERZEN (Age 93)

On Thursday, November 22, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Don Erzen; mother of Barbara Morningstar (Jimmie) and John E. Erzen (Maggie). Also survived by three grandchildren, Patricia Littleton (Barry), John Erzen II (Joy) and Matthew Erzen and one great granddaughter, Jordan Erzen. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, November 26, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Faith United Methodist Church, 6810 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD, on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.

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ALBERT A. DeSTEFANO, SR.

On Wednesday, November 21, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Rose M. DeStefano; son of the late Rocco and Anna DeStefano; father of Paul J. (Chris), James P. (Debby), and the late Albert A. DeStefano, Jr.; brother of Anne DeStefano and the late Salvatore, Carol, Rose and Teresa; grandfather of Mark DeStefano, Laura Acton, Brian DeStefano, Katherine DeStefano, Stephen Farias and David Farias; great grandfather of Sarah, Anthony, Luke, Conor, and Finn. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Albert was an attorney at Becker, Ross, Stone, DeStefano & Klein in New York City for over 50 years. Later in his career, he taught at Fordham School of Law at Lincoln Center. Albert enjoyed spending time with his family, sharing his wisdom with his loved ones, politics, and sports. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Monday, November 26 from 10 to 11 a.m.; with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions can be made to Helen Keller Services for the Blind; St. Francis DeSales School for the Deaf, Brooklyn, New York; and Cleary School for the Deaf, Nesconset, New York.

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ROBERT T. DRAKE

On Sunday, November 18, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Dorothea Truax; father of Marlene Jacobsen of Amherst, NY. Also survived by four grandchildren. Dear Friend of Daisy Indrajo and Max and Alicia Rutishauser. Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

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SOPHIA ONUFRAK

“Sophie” (Age 81)

On Saturday, November 17, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Onufrak; daughter of the late Gregor Ilijashuk (Lashick) and Eva Wasko; mother of Gary A. Onufrak, Sonia Jennings (Alan) and Peter Onufrak (Christine); sister of the late Stephen, Peter, Andrew, Michael, Walter and Nicholas. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Parastas at 7:30 p.m.), where a Burial Service will be held on Monday, November 26 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church Building Fund, 3410 Woodburn Road, Annandale, VA 22003.

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