DOLORES M. MULLIGAN
On Tuesday, December 1, 2009, of Takoma Park, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert M. Mulligan; mother of Cynthia Mulligan of Richmond, VA, Stephanie Mulligan of Portland, OR, Terence Mulligan of Arlington, VA, Kevin Mulligan of New York, NY, Jennifer Cottrell of Gaithersburg, MD, Regina Knudson of Crofton, MD, and Dennis Mulligan of Takoma Park, MD; grandmother of Nicholas Richards, Ceilidh Knudson and Miles Folksman; mother-in-law of Howard Kadis, Laura Widener, Martha Sanchez-Lowery, Peter Cottrell, and Brian Knudson; sister of Emily Hanfman of Bowie, MD and George Marmion, Jr. of Stevensville, MD. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Fort Myer Chapel, Arlington, VA, on Friday, April 16, 2010 at 2:45 p.m. Inurnment Arlington National cemetery Columbarium. Memorial contributions may be made to S.O.M.E., 71 - O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.
EDWARD FRANCIS HAWKINS (Age 90)
On Tuesday, December 1, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy E. Hawkins; father of David E. (Joan) Hawkins, Philip M. (Kathryn) Hawkins and Carol A. (Dennis) Key; grandfather of Melissa, Jonathan, Caroline, and Leanna Key and Sophie Hawkins. 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. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, December 7 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902.
JUNE GROVES WALKER
On Monday, November 30, 2009, of Laytonsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Henry Price Walker; mother of Steven and David Walker, and Carolyn Bridgett. Also survived by six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at the National Lutheran Home, 8701 Veirs Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 on Monday, December 7, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where the service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area, 11240 Waples Mill Road, Suite 402, Fairfax, VA 22030 or National Lutheran Home, 9701 Veirs Drive, Rockville, MD 20850.
RUTH SULLIVAN LAVIGNE
On Monday, November 30, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Merlin J. Lavigne; mother of John E. Lavigne and the late Robert M. Lavigne; grandmother of Douglas and Caitlin Lavigne; mother-in-law of Allison P. Lavigne. 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. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, December 7, at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice.
EDWARD ALVIN WASHINGTON, JR.
On Monday, November 30, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Dolores Ames Washington; father of Brian “Tiny” Washington and Eric Washington; grandfather of Courtney, Lindsay and Eric, Jr; son of Ora and the late Edward Washington, Sr.; brother of Raymond (Elaine) Washington and Myra (Derwin) Smith. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The G.W. Medical Faculty Associates, 2150 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 1-203, Washington, DC 20037.
ADRIAN S. PROPST, SR. (Age 94)
On Monday, November 30, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Lucile P. Propst; father of Adrian S. Propst, Jr. of Connestee Falls, NC, Robert L. Propst of Connestee Falls, NC, Martha R. Bell of Silver Spring, MD, David L. Propst of Centreville, GA and Tony D. Propst of Austell, GA; brother of Melvin Propst of Conover, NC. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday 7 to 9 p.m. and at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Colesville Road and Highland Drive, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, December 5, from 12 to 1 p.m. where service will follow at 1 p.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church Capital Fund, 9200 Highland Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
PAUL GARO MOSSESSIAN
On Monday, November 30, 2009 of Derwood, MD. Beloved son of Elize and Gary Mossessian; brother of Talin, Susie and Shant Mossessian. 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. Funeral service at Soorp Khatch Armenian Apostolic Church, 4906 Flint Dr., Bethesda, MD on Friday, December 4 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
FRANK H. MARX
On Monday, November 30, 2009 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Alice A. Marx; loving father of Carol (Dunton) Wyatt, Nancy (Ed) Appel, Jim Marx, Tim (Karen) Marx and Janice (Dave) Williams. Also survived by nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, December 4 at 1 p.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Knights of Columbus Rosensteel Council, 9707 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
THOMAS M. FIELDS, Col. USMC (Ret.)
On Sunday, November 29, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband for 57 years of Patricia H. Fields; father of Thomas M. Fields, Jr. (Patricia), Karen T. Fields, Lori M. Balserak (Paul) and David B. Fields (Magdalena); brother of the late Robert M. and Douglas A. Fields. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Chapel at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Rd., Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, December 12, at 2 p.m. Inurnment with full honors will be at Arlington National cemetery on Tuesday, December 15, at 3 p.m. Everyone attending please meet at the administration building at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Terrapin Club, 2707 Comcast Center, College Park, MD 20742.
STEVEN JOSEPH DANKOS (Age 17)
On Sunday, November 29, 2009, of Clarksville, MD. Loving son of Nancy and John Davis and Kyle Dankos; brother of Lauren Dankos and Zachary Shields; grandson of Jerome and Marianne Dankos; nephew of Brian Dankos, Neil and Paula Biegel, and Gregory and Lynn Doyle; cousin of Meghan, Matthew, Alison, Kevin, Robyn, Angela, Brian and Sean. He was a senior at River Hill High School, Howard County, MD and played guard for the varsity football team (#55). Relatives and friends may call at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, on Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 3, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Steven”s name to the River Hill High School Football Program, 12101 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029.
HAROLD E. BRIGGS
On Sunday, November 29, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Stella Briggs; brother of Francis K. Briggs, H. Walter Briggs and Harry W. (Margaret) Briggs. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Longtime companion of Gladys Keniston. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where service will be held on Thursday, December 3, at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln cemetery.
WILLIAM H. ATKINSON (Age 91)
On Sunday, November 29, 2009, of Potomac, MD. He was the beloved husband of Ann M. Atkinson; father of Helga A. Ryan; grandfather 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. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Wednesday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, Falls and Dunster Rds., Rockville, MD on Thursday, December 3, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 11240 Waples Mill Rd., Suite 402, Fairfax, VA 22030.
EDITH MARGRIT KRAMER
On Sunday, November 29, 2009, of Wichita, KS, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Courtland U. Kramer; mother of Eric W. (Audrey) Kramer and Robert C. (Kathy) Kramer; grandmother of Katherine E. Richardson, Robert C. Jr., John C., Mary A., Russell W. and Gary P. Kramer; great-grandmother of Mckenzie J. Kramer and Blayne C. Richardson; aunt of Janet R. Hardy and John F. Hardy III. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside service and interment at Fort Lincoln cemetery, Brentwood, MD, on Friday, December 4, at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodside United Methodist Church, 8900 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
JOHN THOMAS COLEMAN (Age 68)
On Friday, November 27, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved father of Colleen A. Moses (Michael) and Monique M. Taylor (Jay); grandfather of Zakiya, Michael, Aisha and Jahzara; brother of Mary McCray, Ronald Coleman, Constance Watts (Jackie) and the late Nathaniel Coleman, Jr., James Coleman and Patsy Jones; son of the late Nathaniel and Benny Lee Coleman. He is also survived by a host of other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), on Friday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Clifton Park Baptist Church, 8818 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, December 5, at 11 a.m. with family receiving friends at 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
PATRICIA ANN MEIER (Age 83)
On Thursday, November 26, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Robert F. Meier; devoted mother of John C. (Milena) Meier, Nancy J. Meier, Joan M. Bathon, R. Timothy (Mary Ann) Meier and the late Mary P. Bardman. Also survived by seven 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. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Monday, November 30 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
ANTHONY J. CARBONARO
On Thursday, November 26, 2009, of Ocean City, MD formerly of Brookeville, MD. Beloved husband of Pina B. Carbonaro; father of Maria A. Tundo, Ann Marie West and Michael J. Carbonaro; grandfather of Carissa, Danielle, Justin, Isabella, Molly, Shane and Madison; brother of Salvatore Carbonaro. Memorial Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, December 1 at 12 Noon. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, 800-873-6983.
LOU GEHRIG SWERDA (Age 62)
On Thursday, November 26, 2009, of College Park, MD. Loving partner of Karen Dugard; former spouse of Christine Swerda-Poole; father of Jennifer (Jay) Wright and Frank (Kathryn) Swerda; grandfather of Rodger, Mary, Margaret and Sophia; brother of Jack and Joseph Swerda. 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. Funeral Mass at Holy Redeemer Church, Berwyn Rd. & 49th Avenue, College Park, MD, on Wednesday, December 2 at 10 a.m. Private interment. Memorial contributions may be made to Sandy Spring Theatre Group, P.O. Box 94, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
