ALICE FRANCES FITZGERALD
On Sunday, September 12, 2010 Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Frederick M. Fitzgerald, Sr.; mother of Joan Carolyn Greenburg, Frederick Michael (Denise) Fitzgerald, Jr., John Stephen (Mary Ann) Fitzgerald and Patricia Ann (Douglas) Toler; grandmother of Gary A. and Mark R. Greenburg, Christine M. and Daniel J. Fitzgerald, John W. Fitzgerald, and Justin D. and Kacy C. Toler; great-grandmother of Jessica A. and Braxton A. Greenburg; sister of the late Agatha Jamison, Maryrose Binney and Leroy Jamison. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, September 16, at 9:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017.
RUTH O. ANDERSON
On Sunday, September 12, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Byron D. Anderson; mother of Susan Helms, Janet Griggs and James Anderson and the late Robert B. Anderson; grandmother of Amy Maher, Sara Helms, Andrew Helms, Jacob Helms, Jared Helms, Melissa Griggs and Charlie Griggs; great grandmother of Mackenzie, Peyton, Delaney, and Brayden Maher, and Eliana Helms. Also survived by her sons-in-law, Gregory Helms, Charlie Griggs, grandson-in-law Brian Maher, granddaughter-in-law Donna Helms, and beloved aunt Mary Sue Hannan. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, September 16, from 10 to 11 a.m., where funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.
ELEANOR LOUISE WILSON
On Friday, September 10, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late George Bernard “Pete” Wilson, Jr.; mother of Deborah Ann (James E.) Warwick and Gary P. (Elizabeth) Wilson; grandmother of Richard Anthony “Tony” Wilson, James Hilton “Jimmy” Warwick and the late Patricia Lynn “Tricia” Warwick. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Viers Mill and Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
WILLIAM PATRICK COSTELLO (Age 86)
On Friday, September 10, 2010 of Greencastle, PA, formerly of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Evelyn Broderick Costello; devoted father of Patrick Stephen Costello, Kathleen Costello Davis (John), Carol Costello Cole (Bill) and Maureen Costello Dwyer (Gary); brother of Anne E. Craig and Margaret T. Stone. Also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD on Wednesday, September 15 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran Home Care & Hospice, Inc., 2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17202.
ROSELYN A. CLANCY
On Friday, September 10, 2010, of Sandy Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Charles Edward Clancy; mother of Dennis, Michael, Kevin and Patrick Clancy and the late Maureen C. George; grandmother of Kyle, Rie, Sean and James Clancy and Emily Reeves and Jill Sherman; great-grandmother of Harper, Elijah, Violet, Janelle and Jordyn. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, September 14, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, on Wednesday, September 15 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, 17301 Old Vic Blvd., Olney, MD 20832.
VITO ANTHONY INGLISA
On Wednesday, September 8, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Brother of Amedeo Frank Inglisa and the late Charles P. Inglisa. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, September 11, at 11 a.m., with viewing from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
SARAH GRACE STUTZMAN (Age 91)
On Wednesday, September 8, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Elmer R. Stutzman; mother of the late Debbie Jo Walker; mother-in-law of Bruce A. Walker; sister of David Patterson; aunt of David Patterson, Jr. and Gary Patterson. Cryptside Service and Entombment at Gate of Heaven cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, September 10 at 1 p.m.
STEPHEN MOURAT, M.D.
On Tuesday, September 7, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Thelma Mourat; father of Dr. Stephen (Sara) Mourat, Jr., Elizabeth (Stephen Carter) Mourat and Andrew (Helen) Mourat; grandfather of Andrew and Lisa Mourat; brother of Nickolas (Penny) Mourat. Funeral Service at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, September 17, at 1 p.m. Interment with Full Military Honors at Arlington National cemetery on Thursday, December 16 at 3 p.m. Please assemble at the Administration Building at 2:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
JOHN J. McBURNEY, SR.
On Monday, September 6, 2010 of Laurel, MD. Beloved husband of the late Norma L. McBurney; father of John J. McBurney, Jr., Rev. James D. McBurney, O.S.A. and Joanne M. McBurney. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Augustinian Guild, PO Box 340, Villanova, PA 19085.
JOAN ANNE UNDECK
On Monday, September 6, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Joseph C. Undeck; mother of the late Joseph C. Undeck, Jr. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. (Valet Parking). Graveside service and interment Gate of Heaven cemetery Chapel, 13801 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD on Friday, September 10, at 10 a.m.
SALLY ANN STEWART
On Monday, September 6, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Ruth H. and William A. Stewart, II; sister of Dr. William A. (Sharon S.) Stewart, III; aunt of Christopher and Brooks Stewart, all of North Carolina. Sally was retired from the American Red Cross. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service at Glenmont United Methodist Church, 12901 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 10 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.
LUIS NIEVES
On Monday, September 6, 2010; of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Marta Heidi Nieves; father of Luis, Donna and Douglas; brother of Rafael. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Friday, September 10, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
DON J. CHRISTENSEN (Age 85)
On Saturday, September 4, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Betty A. Christensen; father of Jim Christensen (Peggy) and Donna L. Richardson (Jack). Also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. where a Memorial Service will be held Thursday, September 9 at 1 p.m. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
ELEANORA M. GALASSO “Nora”
passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2010. Sister of Gene Galasso of Crofton, MD. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Mario. Family will be greeting friends at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 25 at St. John the Baptist de la Salle Church, 5706 Sargent Road, Chillum, MD 20782. Mass will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a light lunch. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Prince George’s County Ladies of Charity, 9110 7th Street, Lanham, MD 20706, Attn: Deborah Self.
STEPHANIE MARGARET KANTROWITZ (Age 23)
On Wednesday, September 1, 2010 of Olney, MD. Beloved daughter of Frances Sloan and Sheldon Kantrowitz; sister of Dina, Thea, and Richard; granddaughter of Veronica Sloan and the late James Sloan. Stephanie is also survived by other loving family and many friends. 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. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD on Monday, September 6, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Charles cemetery, Long Island, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.
ANTHONY J. DeSIMONE “Tony”
On Tuesday, August 31, 2010, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mary S. DeSimone; father of Marie D. Head, Amelia L. DeSimone, Stephanie R. Smith, Anthony J. DeSimone, Jr., Edward C. DeSimone and Ralph P. DeSimone; brother of Albert C. DeSimone. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary’s cemetery, Washington, DC. Memorial contributions may be made to Knights of Columbus, Fr. Rosensteel Council #2169, 9707 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910.