MELVIN R. MARDRES
On Monday, March 8, 2010, of Hyattsville, MD and Colonial Beach, VA. Beloved husband of Mae Sue Mardres; father of Randy Mardres, Doug Mardres and Linda Lang; brother of Robert Mardres and Betty Watson. Also survived by four grandsons, six great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters. Graveside service and interment at Maryland Veteran’’s cemetery- Crownsville, MD, on Friday, March 12 at 11:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to SOME (So Others Might Eat), 71 O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 or Canine Companions for Independence, NE Regional Center, 286 Middle Island Road, Medford, NY 11763.
Dr. JAMES T. O’BRIEN
On Sunday, March 7, 2010, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Sylvia D. O”Brien; stepfather of Christopher (Rebecca) Evans; brother of Peg (John) Tucker, Mike (Ginny), Kathy, Gerry (Joan) O’Brien and the late Kevin O’Brien. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Wednesday, March 10 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass and interment in Troy, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery College Foundation, 900 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 or Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
CARMEN KARIN SHAPIRO
On Friday, March 5, 2010, of Potomac, MD. Beloved daughter of Margot Quinn. Also survived by many close friends and relatives in Germany and the United States. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m., where the funeral service will be held on Friday, March 12, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
STEPHEN ROLES (Age 81)
On Friday, March 5, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Dolores E. Gutierrez-Roles; brother of Edward Roles, Peggy Hogan, James F. Roles and the late Mae Roles; brother-in-law of Rafael Gutierrez. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, March 11, 2010, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael’s Church, 805 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, March 12, 2010 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethlehem House, 1401 Lawrence Street NE, Washington, DC 20017.
ROSA BUFO
On Thursday, March 4, 2010, of Lewes, DE, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe A. Bufo; mother of Dominic P. Bufo and Anna Maria (Joseph) Barone; grandmother of Alessandra and Christopher Barone. She will be greatly missed by her 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 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD on Monday, March 8, at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’’s House, 1505 Cody Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902.
ELIZABETH F. MULLEN
On Tuesday, March 2, 2010, of Ranson, WV, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William L. Mullen, Jr.; mother of Christopher G. (Carlynn) Mullen and Charles W. (Tara) Mullen; grandmother of Jessica, Thomas, William, Kayla and Rachel Mullen. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, March 5, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’’s Association, National Capital Area, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030.
McDONALD WHITLOCK (Age 94)
On Monday, March 1, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Jeane L. Whitlock; father of Helen (Sai) Grafio and the late McDonald Whitlock, Jr.; step-father of the late Nancy Morris; grandfather of Cheri (Chuck) Daly, Lynn (John) Downs, Brenda (Kenny) Beuchert, Arlene (Jack) Pender and Steve (Jenny) Morris; great-grandfather of Brian, Danny, Julie, Grace, Matt, Nicole, Jake, Nancy and Tony. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, March 4, 2010, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Viers Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 11 a.m. Inurnment Fort Lincoln cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Aspenwood Resident Council Staff Appreciation, 14400 Homecrest Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906.
Dr. ANNA LING YOUNG
On Sunday, February 28, 2010, of Potomac, MD. Beloved wife of the late George Hung Young; mother of Dr. Joseph L. Young, Dr. John L. Young and Marina Y. Chang, R.Ph.; grandmother of Dr. Jeffrey L., Dr. Jennifer L., Jessica E., Darren J. and Nelson J. Young and Dr. Charissa Y. Chang. Mother-in-law of Yung-Mei Lee Young, R.Ph., Diana Dodge Young and Kien C. Chang. Also survived by her brother, Peter Ling and family from San Francisco, CA. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, March 10 from noon until the time of service at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson Foundation, National Capital Area, 8300 Greensboro Drive, McLean, VA 22102.
MAXINE MARION SAUR
On Saturday, February 27, 2010, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of Joseph Saur; mother of Tracy A. Gellerman, Michael J. and Craig W. Saur; grandmother of Kirsten, Victoria, Emily, Justin, Mikayla, Grace Ann and Peter; and sister of Kathleen Meyerl and Casimir Zera. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial Mass at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD, on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
CHARLOTTE L. BEAVER
On Saturday, February 27, 2010, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Edward P. Beaver; devoted mother of Edward W. (Ruby) and Norman C. (Sallie) Beaver; grandmother of Catherine, Sandra, Edward F. and Melanie; great-grandmother of Michael, Ashley and Aidan; sister of Andrew, Charles and the late Donald Herr. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. (Valet Parking). Funeral services will be held at Millian Memorial Church, 13016 Parkland Drive, Rockville, MD on Friday, March 5, at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln cemetery.
JANE STEPHENS
On Saturday, February 27, 2010, of Wheaton, MD. Beloved wife of Robert Stephens; mother of Glen Stephens and Gary Stephens; grandmother of Katie, Jamie, Matthew and John Stephens; mother-in-law of Emilia Stephens and Lori Stephens. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at First Baptist Church of Wheaton, 10914 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 on Wednesday, March 3 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Wheaton, at the above address.
VIVIAN C. MIDKIFF
On Wednesday, February 24, 2010 of Olney, MD. Beloved mother of Barbara C. Karns and the late Gary L. Dodson; grandmother of Lisa Gray, Michael and Timothy Karns; great-grandmother of Taylor, Ashlyn, Harrison, Analise, Andrew and Garrett; sister of Charles Herold. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, February 28 from 2 to 4 p.m., where services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln cemetery.
GEORGE ALBERT BERLEY (Age 89)
On Friday, February 26, 2010, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mary M. Berley; father of Mary Elizabeth (Michael) Moody, Dr. George E. Berley, John T. (Rita) Berley and Catherine M. (Robert) Leary; grandfather of Matthew, Allison, Meredith, Ryan, Brett, Alicia, Michael, Brian, Rodolfo, Carolina and John Thomas; great-grandfather of C.J., Samantha and Marissa. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, March 7, 2010, 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Avenue & Cable Drive, Kensington, MD, on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Capital Hospice, Attn: Philanthropy Office, 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042
WALTER SCOTT FRASER
On Friday, February 26, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Germania Fraser; father of Leonor Goral, Andrew S. Fraser, David V. Fraser-Hidalgo and the late Alex Fraser. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Monday, March 1, 12 to 1 p.m. where funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery (immediate family only). In lieu of flowers, please donate to www.childrensinn.org.
BRENDAN HUNTER OGG
On Wednesday, February 24, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of Clay and Jackie Ogg; brother of Mattson Ogg; grandson of John Hunt. Relatives and friends may call at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Western Avenue and Quesada Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service on Monday, March 1 at 11 a.m. Private interment at Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brendan Ogg Memorial Fund/CFNCR, c/o The Community Foundation, 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 202, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
ANN M. ATKINSON
On Wednesday, February 24, 2010, of Potomac, MD. Beloved wife of the late William H. Atkinson; mother of Helga A. Ryan; grandmother of Jamie Ryan (Trisha), Billy Ryan, Colleen Gilmartin (Steve) and Max Ryan (Janine). Also survived by six great- grandchildren, Casey, Aidan, Ava, Quinlan, Charlie and Ryan Ann. Services and interment are private.
SEBASTIAN LOPES (Age 85)
On Tuesday, February 23, 2010, of Washington, DC, formerly of New York, NY. Husband of the late Marianne Lopes; father of Anne Lopes (Gary Roth) and Grace M. Lopes (Richard Seltzer); grandfather of Michael and Mathew Seltzer; companion of Jeanne D. Burgin. Private entombment at Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Hematologic Malignancies, c/o the Washington Cancer Institute, 110 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010.
