WILMA FRANCES LEWIS
On Sunday, June 27, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Elmo Lewis, Sr.; mother of Elmo, Jr., David S., Donna J. and Richard B. Lewis, and the late James V., Robert W., Linda M., John P. and Thomas J. Lewis; sister of Peggy J. Bebee. Also survived by nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD., Friday, July 2, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment George Washington cemetery.
MICHAEL MADISON GRIFFITHS “Mike” (Age 20)
On Friday, June 25, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of Dr. Michael Craig and Mrs. Ellen Madison Griffiths; brother of Elyse Michelle and Erin Manel Griffiths. Also survived by many beloved friends and relatives. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, July 2 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 5272 River Road, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20816.
CHARLES E. SOMERVILLE
On Thursday, June 24, 2010, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of the late Ruth L. Somerville; father of Edward Somerville, Janice (George) Sutton and Lori (Greg) Nicholson; grandfather of Rebecca (Michael) Fahlsing, Brian and Alex Connor; also survived by his special companion, Carol Miller. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine LaBoure Church, Viers Mill and Claridge Roads, on Monday, June 28, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Dr. MARK EDWARD NEJAKO
On Thursday, June 24, 2010, of Ashton, MD. Beloved husband of Nancy Nejako; father of Mark A. (Donna) Nejako and Judy (Steve) Nejako-Martinez; grandfather of Mark Edward Nejako II, Jennifer Nejako and Jake Martinez. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at St. Louis Catholic Church, 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Lymphoma Foundation of America, 1100 N. Main St. Suite 110, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
JAMES CARROLL LOVE
On Thursday, June 24, 2010, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved husband of Lola Love; father of Danny (Ellen), Mark (Donna) and Steve (Linda) Love; grandfather of Jay, Toby, Elyse, Cody and Ryan Love. Also survived by his brother, Bob Love and sister, Emily Rhodes. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 29, at 11 a.m. Interment private.
SUZY J. LEMAIRE
On Thursday, June 24, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Jacques R. Lemaire; mother of Sandra D. Lemaire, Pascale M. Lemaire and Philippe; sister of Laurette Mangones. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, July 1 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Legion of Mary Curia, Montgomery County, 226 Timber View Ct., Frederick, MD 21702.
Cynthia L. Smith
On Wednesday, June 23, 2010, of Rockville, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Eleanor and John Smith, Sr.; mother of the late Casey LaMar Smith; sister of Jay Smith (Carol), and Susan Poston (Jeff); aunt of Kevin & Sean Smith, and Tracy Bland and great aunt of Madison Casey Bland. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, June 27, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM where service will be held on Monday, June 28, 2010 at 11 AM. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Cyndee Smith Fund, c/o Preschool Education Program, Montgomery County Public Schools, 7361 Calhoun Place, Ste. 400, Rockville, MD 20855.
ROSLYN M. McLEOD
On Wednesday, June 23, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Charles D. McLeod; mother of Charles David (Connie) McLeod, Jr., Stanley J. (Jane) McLeod, Marsha M. (Robert) Bell, and the late Monica M. Flaherty; mother-in-law of Richard Flaherty. Also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd., East, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, June 28 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
JOSEPH J. GANCIE, LtC USA (Ret.) ( 87)
On Tuesday, June 22, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Ruth Gancie; father of Patrice (Randy), Rosalie (Carlo), Vincent (Joan), and Michael Gancie (Teresa); grandfather of Carmen, Roman, Artyom, Magdalena, John Michael, Luca, and Aaron. Also survived by three step-grandchildren, Graham, Brianna, Trever, and devoted friend, Louise Hughes. Graveside service with full honors will be held at Arlington National cemetery, on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 9 a.m. Everyone attending please meet at the administration building at 8:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
COL. ROBERT GOSKIRK CARNAHAN, USAF (Ret.)
On Monday, May 31, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Carol Knapstein Carnahan and the late Rita Gallagher Carnahan; devoted father of Judith (James) Connor, Robert (Carolyn Chase) Carnahan, Jr. and Joan (the late Joseph) Hosmer; loving grandfather of James and Michael Connor, Caren Smith, Kristin, Katie and Brian Hosmer; step-father of Carol Ann Cairns, John Knapstein, Nancy (James Hoehn) Goldberg, Mary (Robert) Murphy, Thomas Knapstein, Peter (Ruth) Knapstein; brother of William Carnahan and the late Jean West. Also survived by six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, June 4, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, June 5, at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National cemetery on Monday, August 30 at 9 a.m. (please assemble at Administration Building by 8:30 a.m.). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, 2020 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
HELEN BARBARA PETES
Helen Barbara Petes died Monday, May 31, 2010 after a brief illness. She was born on September 14, 1921 in New York City, to the late Susan and John Szalanczy and graduated from Queens College in New York. She was married
on May 20, 1944 to her beloved husband, the late Joseph Petes. In 1946, she moved to Washington, DC and in 1956 moved to suburban Maryland where she lived for the rest of her life. After her last child left home, she worked for many years at the Naval Federal Credit Union in White Oak. She was devoted to her family and friends and will be remembered by everyone who knew her for her warmth, generosity, and sense of humor. She is survived by her three children (Tom and his wife Rosann, Ginger and her husband Ed, and Linda and Lefty), and four grandchildren (Melissa, Laura, Diana and Kristin). Her life will be celebrated at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Saturday, June 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. Her ashes will be buried with her husband at Arlington National cemetery on Friday, June 25 at 2 p.m. (Please assemble at the Administration Building by 1:30 p.m.) Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
THERESA HATTIE DENNIS (Age 80)
On Monday, May 31, 2010 of Washington, DC. Beloved wife of the late Mercer Dennis; mother of Pamela Dennis-Thomas, Sheila Dennis- Hayes, Jennie Dennis, Hugh M. Dennis, Jr. and Regina Dennis; mother-in-law of Willard Hayes; grandmother of Stephanie, Rochelle, Mercer and Alanna; sister of James, Harry and Earl F. Simpson; very dear friend of Virgil Thompson. Also survived by a host of loving relatives. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking) on Tuesday, June 8 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday, June 9 from 12 to 1 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 15 Red Oak Mountain Rd., Woodville, VA 22749, where a Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment Shiloh Baptist Church cemetery.
SALLY HOBBS PRATT
On Sunday, May 30, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Reeve Whitfield Pratt; mother of Roger (Margaret) and Wayne (Sherine) Pratt; grandmother of Mary Beth Adcock, and Christine, Stephanie, and Sharon Pratt; great-grandmother of Lily and Amelia Adcock; sister of Katherine Gambrill, Elizabeth Beall, Margaret Reeley, Wilson Hobbs and the late Mary Phillips. Also predeceased by her twin sister, Frances Estes. 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., where memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 2 at 11 a.m. Interment Grace Episcopal Church cemetery.
JAMES BROUGHTON DOBYNS
On Sunday, May 30, 2010, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of the late Elsie Dobyns; brother of Elizabeth “Betty” Dobyns; uncle of Tom and Robert Dobyns; step-father of Jo Elizabeth Rush. Also survived by seven great-nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, June 4, from 12 to 1 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
LUTHER MILLER PENINGER “Luke” (Age 84)
On Sunday, May 30, 2010, of Fulton, MD. Beloved husband of 66 years to Anna Mancini Peninger; devoted father of JoAnne Horan and husband Leonard, Sr.; brother of the late Carl Lee Peninger, Jr. and Ruth Bledsoe; adoring grandfather of Bridgette Tobiassen, Leonard J. Horan, Jr., and Heather Garrett; loving great grandfather of L.J., III, Caleb, Wyatt, Greysen Horan, and Brett Tobiassen, Jr. Also survived by brothers-in-law, Curley Bikowski, Toni Mancini, and James Goodger; sisters-in-law, Mary Goodger, and Ina Mancini and many nieces, nephews and numerous friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, June 2, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Francis of Assisi Church-Fulton, 8300 Old Columbia Road, Fulton, MD, on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
ROBERT H. SIMMONS (Age 60)
Suddenly on Saturday, May 29, 2010, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Alice Bullie-Simmons; dedicated father of Martin and Mark; loving grandfather of Denar and Ian Bullie; dear brother of O’Lillie S. (James Jr.) Russell, Earnest (Clarice) Simmons and Patricia Simmons-Daniels. Also survived by his step-son Derrick (Alievia) Bullie, longtime friend Melvin Oliver, and many loving nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, June 5, from 12 to 1 p.m. where service will be held at 1 p.m. Private interment will take place at a later date.
