ROBERT P. SCHMIT
On Saturday, October 17, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Joanne Schmit; father of Lynn (George) Schmit, Therese (Bill) Enos, and Steven, Thomas (Ginger), and Matthew (Amy) Schmit; grandfather of Nicholas, Kristin, Nina, Joseph, Anna, Ali, Autumn, and Julian. Also survived by his twin brother, Raymond J. Schmit. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, October 22, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Literacy Council of Montgomery County, 21 Maryland Ave., Suite 320, Rockville, MD 20850.
THEODORA SANTINA LEEMANS (Age 93)
On Saturday, October 17, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Alphonse Leemans “Tuffy” (former New York Giants player and NFL Hall of Famer); loving mother of Diane Kelley and her husband Michael; cherished grandmother of Michael Jr., Andrew, Patrick, and Kathleen Kelley, Joseph Jr., and Patricia Leemans; dear sister of Eleanor Halpin and Gloria Patten. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. 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 St. John the Evangelist Church 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, October 21, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann’s Infant and Maternity Home, 4901 Eastern Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20782.
EDMUND JOSEPH MIHALSKI
On Friday, October 16, 2009, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Kathy Broadwater; father of Edmund J. (E.J.) Mihalski; brother of James Mihalski, Timothy Mihalski and Deborah McGovern. 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 Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave & Cable Drive, Kensington, MD on Monday, October 19 at 10 a .m. Interment Arlington National cemetery Columbarium at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Troop 209, Inc., c/o Woodside United Methodist Church, 8900 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 or to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
VIRGINIA PEDONE
On Tuesday, October 20, 2009, of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of the late John Pedone; mother of Karen Pedone; sister of Dorothy Foster, Lois Anderson, Mildred Campbell, and Hazel Gross; and sister-in-law of Loretta Falcone, Myrtis Pedone, and Gertrude Howard. Also survived by 25 nephews and nieces. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD 20901 (Valet Parking), Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD 20896 on Saturday, October 24, at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
BERNICE L. NALLEY (Age 88)
On Tuesday, October 20, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Marvin Gibbons Nalley; mother of Ronald Hurley and his wife, Kitty, James Nalley and Craig Nalley; grandmother of Ronnie, Chrissy and Kelley; great-grandmother of Alec, Julia, Julia, Noah, Mason and Olivia; sister of Joyce Montgomery, Bill Richardson and the late Buddy, Violet and Jack. 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., where a Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 26 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Maryland Affiliate, 200 E. Joppa Rd., Suite 407, Towson, MD 21287.
ROBERT S. BOURBON, SR. (age 81)
On Monday, October 19, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Margaret A. Bourbon; father of Mary P. O’Connell, Ellen M., Robert S. Jr., Thomas G., M. Theresa and Julie A. Bourbon; grandfather of Colleen, Katie and Kyra. Also survived by 3 sisters, 2 brothers and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday 10 to 10:30 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Montgomery County Unit, 11331 Amherst Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20902.
NORMA A. COMEFORD
On Monday, October 19, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved mother of John J. Comeford, Jr. and Patricia A. Comeford of Salt Lake City, UT; grandmother of Michael J. and Daniel G. Creer; sister of Helen Camba of Spring Valley, CA, Henrietta Sutton of Bedford, UK, Nanette Lamboy of Vallejo, CA and Eddie Arce of Hawaii. Memorial Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, November 3 at 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Montgomery County Unit, 11331 Amherst Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902.
EARLE DONOHO
On Monday, October 19, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Winifred B. Donoho; father of Kathy (Chris) Kline, Laura (Rick) Williams, Janice (Dan Rodkey) Norris, David Earle (Debra) Donoho. Also survived by 12 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking) Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 22, at 1 p.m. Private interment at Arlington National cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Montgomery County Unit, 11331 Amherst Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20902.
MAMIE ELIZABETH MULLEN GRAY
On Sunday, October 18, 2009 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Roderick Clifford Gray. Survived by several nieces, nephews and close friends. Graveside service and interment at Arlington National cemetery Columbarium, Arlington, VA on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 10 a.m. (please assemble at Administration Building at 9:30 a.m.) Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
MARGARET ANNE KERR HITTE
On Saturday, October 17, 2009, of Wheaton, MD. Beloved wife of 61 years of Robert Hitte; mother of Paul, Steven and Pamela Hitte; grandmother of Nicole, Michael, Allyson, Robert and the late James. 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, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Monday, October 26 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Counsel High School Theater, 17301 Old Vic Blvd. Olney, MD 20832.
ROBERT P. SCHMIT
On Saturday, October 17, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Joanne Schmit; father of Lynn (George) Schmit, Therese (Bill) Enos, and Steven, Thomas (Ginger), and Matthew (Amy) Schmit; grandfather of Nicholas, Kristin, Nina, Joseph, Anna, Ali, Autumn, and Julian. Also survived by his twin brother, Raymond J. Schmit. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, October 22, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Literacy Council of Montgomery County, 21 Maryland Ave., Suite 320, Rockville, MD 20850.
THEODORA SANTINA LEEMANS (Age 93)
On Saturday, October 17, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Alphonse Leemans “Tuffy” (former New York Giants player and NFL Hall of Famer); loving mother of Diane Kelley and her husband Michael; cherished grandmother of Michael Jr., Andrew, Patrick, and Kathleen Kelley, Joseph Jr., and Patricia Leemans; dear sister of Eleanor Halpin and Gloria Patten. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. 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 St. John the Evangelist Church 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, October 21, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann’s Infant and Maternity Home, 4901 Eastern Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20782.
EDMUND JOSEPH MIHALSKI
On Friday, October 16, 2009, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Kathy Broadwater; father of Edmund J. (E.J.) Mihalski; brother of James Mihalski, Timothy Mihalski and Deborah McGovern. 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 Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave & Cable Drive, Kensington, MD on Monday, October 19 at 10 a .m. Interment Arlington National cemetery Columbarium at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Troop 209, Inc., c/o Woodside United Methodist Church, 8900 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 or to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
KAY ARLENE SHAW
On Friday, October 16, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Clarence Lee Shaw; mother of Jeffrey L. Shaw (Diana L.), Candy K. Pickett (Phil Grove), Douglas L. Shaw (Patti), and Lisa K. Jackson (Richard, Sr.); sister of James Gansel (Betty), and Fred Gansel (Pudge). Also survived by 9 grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, October 19, from 10 to 11 a.m. with interment to follow at Parklawn Memorial Park. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Lung Association of Maryland, Executive Plaza I, 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 600, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.
VIRGINIA M. FITZHUGH
On Wednesday, October 14, 2009, of Seaford, DE, formerly of College Park, MD. Beloved wife of the late Earl P. Fitzhugh; mother of Sandra (Robert) Tucker and Michael A. (Suzanne) Landis. Also survived by six grandchildren and six great-granddaughters. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Redeemer Church, Berwyn Rd. and 49th Avenue, College Park, MD on Saturday, October 17, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Mount Olivet cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice Inc., 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
MAX ADRIEL TABARES
On Wednesday, October 14, 2009 both of Berkeley Springs, WV and Potomac, MD. Max, 24, suddenly of cardiac arrest passed on to be with Jesus and join his father in Heaven. To those of us who knew him, he was full of love and life, kind, compassionate, charming, with an endearing sense of humor. Beloved son of Carolyn Curro Tabares Smith and the late Roberto Tabares, Jr. Max is also survived by his loving step-father Peter F. Smith, who came into his life at an early age and was always there for him. Max had two devoted, protective brothers Robert and Ruben, who will love him eternally. Also left behind are loving grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and many other special friends and family who will miss him. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (valet parking), Thursday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Raphael’’s Church, Falls Road at Dunster Road, Rockville, MD on Friday, October 23, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Because of Max’’s love of animals the family asks in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Humane Society of Morgan County, 5366 Valley Rd., Berkeley Springs, WV 25411-4625.
