WALTER LOUIS HORNER
On Sunday, August 2, 2009, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Eleanor Arcaro Horner; father of Judith (William) Weithman, Richard Horner, Anthony Horner, Gerard (L. Rae) Horner and the late Frederick Horner; grandfather of Rob, Greg, Melissa, Michael and Christine Weithman; Kelly, Luke and Justin Horner. Relatives and friends may call at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, 5 to 9 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’’s Inn at NIH, 7 West Drive, Betheda, MD 20814.
MICHAEL J. LOBO, S.T.
On Sunday, August 02, 2009, of Adelphi, MD. Brother Michael Lobo, S.T. belonged to the order of Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity serving many years in the Alabama and Mississippi Missions and was a survivor of the second wave of the WWII D-Day Invasion. Beloved brother of Anna Buda of Shelton, CT; uncle of Dorothy Aniuk of Shelton, CT, Michael Buda of Enfield, CT and Joseph Buda of Simsbury, CT. Relatives and friends may call at Father Judge Missionary Cenacle, 1733 Metzerott Rd., Adelphi, MD, on Thursday, August 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 7 p.m. Interment St. Joseph cemetery, Fort Mitchell, AL.
NETTIE MAE NASH BANKS (Age 90)
On Saturday, August 1, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Isaac M. Banks; mother of Anita Dianne, Susan Annette and Carole Yvette Banks; sister of Frank Nash and the late James Nash; sister-in-law of Willie Mae Banks, David and Julia Ann Banks, Sr., Edward and Johnnie Mae Banks Mosby, Hilda Banks, Yvette Banks and Lauranette Banks. Also survived by a host of cousins, nieces, newphews and other loving relatives. Family and friends will meet at Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church, 1701 15th (and R) Street, NW, Washington, DC, on Saturday, August 8, at 10:30 a.m. for public viewing. Service will begin at noon. Interment at Arlington National cemetery on Tuesday, August 25 at 3:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church (Scholarship Fund) or Prince George’s Community Church (Building Fund).
WILLIAM A. MILLER
On Saturday, August 1, 2009, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Virginia E. Miller for 64 years; loving father of William A. Miller, III, Cynthia K. Miller, Deborah M. Holt; father-in-law of Steven T. Holt. Funeral service at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, August 5 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, P.O. Box 1992, Savannah, GA 31402 (www.mightyeighth.org).
EILEEN CECILIA HINTON (Age 90)
On Saturday, August 1, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late John W. Hinton; mother of Robert Hinton, Patricia Conley and the late Carolyn Keller, Rita Pracht and John Hinton, Jr.; also survived by 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, four great-great 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. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, August 6 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 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.
FREDERICK W. SIEGWARTH
On Friday, July 31, 2009, of Sandy Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Lydia Rose Siegwarth; father of Susan M. (Dennis) Wright, Sandra J. (C. Warren) Masten and Eric W. (Sherry) Siegwarth. Also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday, August 4, from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National cemetery Columbarium on Friday, September 25, at 10 a.m., everyone attending please meet at the administration building at 9:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Friends House, 17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD 20860.
LOIS M. MANTICH, (Age 99)
On Friday, July 31, 2009, of Bowie, MD, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late George J. Mantich; mother of Cecelia T. Wagner, MaryAnn Burnham, Michael G. and Matthew J. Mantich and the late Claire V. and Agnes Mantich; mother-in-law of Jeanne M. Mantich. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, Bowie, MD, on Monday, August 3. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
ROBERT F. CARBONE
of Silver Spring, MD passed away on July 29, 2009, two days after his 80th birthday. Mr. Carbone was born in Plentywood, MT on July 27, 1929 and always retained a fondness for the rugged landscape and people that surrounded him in his youth in eastern Montana. Eager to see the world beyond his small town, Bob realized that education would be the key to his future success, and he attended the Montana State University in Billings (1953), Emory University, (M.Ed. 1957), and earned his Ph.D. at the University of Chicago in 1961.Throughout his nearly 40 years as an educator, Bob served on the faculty of Emory University, the University of Wisconsin, and arrived in Maryland in 1970 as the Dean, College of Education, University of Maryland. Three years into this post, he decided to return to teaching and research and was a Professor of Higher and Adult Education at Maryland until 1993 when he was given Emeritus status. Bob specialized in higher and adult education policy, research, and administration, and later in his career became interested in fund raising for educational and non-profit organizations. During his career he lectured and consulted on educational topics in Germany, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, the Bahamas, Norway, Holland, and Hungary. Early in his career, Bob had the honor to conduct educational research under the direction of James Bryant Conant, a former president of Harvard University and Ambassador to Germany. Bob was active in the Democratic Party in Montgomery County and ran for Maryland State Senate in 1982 for his district in Silver Spring/Burtonsville. He was also an avid drummer. He was the beloved husband of Suzanne Wirth Carbone; father of Angela Carbone Sontheimer, Christopher Wirth Carbone; grandfather of Tessa Elizabeth and Sophie Christianna Sontheimer, and Mia Elizabeth Carbone; twin brother of Gilbert Carbone. Memorial services will be held at University of Maryland Memorial Chapel, Regents Drive, College Park, MD on Sunday, August 9 at 1:00pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030 or Montana State University—MSU Billings Foundation, Attn: Kathie Riggs, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101.
JOHN F. ”BUDDY” DIMISA
On Tuesday, July 28, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of the late Frank V. and Marie G. DiMisa; brother of Samuel T. DiMisa, and his wife Ann; uncle of Shannon DiMisa and Darren DiMisa, and his wife Carri; great uncle of Corey. Also survived by his former sister-in-law, Barbara L. DiMisa. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD 20902, on Tuesday, August 4, at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Catherine Laboure Church at the above address.
JANE M. O’MALLEY
On Tuesday, July 28, 2009, of Chillum, MD. Beloved wife of the late Christopher O’Malley; mother of Christine M. (Michael) Pierpoint and Michael A. (Larissa) O’Malley; grandfather of Patrick J. O’Malley and Nicholle (Keith) Hoogstraten. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, July 31, 10 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.
NORMA AZIZ BADRA GHUNAIM
On Monday, July 27, 2009, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Aziz Ghunaim; sister of Miriam Rafidi, Kareemeh Jaber, Ramza Ayuob, Sami Badra, Huda Martha, Olga Shatara, Mofid Badra and Jubran Badra. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church 4335 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC, on Thursday, July 30, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
LUCILLE MARY RUSSO
On Monday, July 27, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late H. Eugene Russo, mother of Regina M. McAndrew, Douglas E. Russo, Donna J. Bartlett, and Roxanne Russo Ludwig. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, from 11:30 – 12 p.m. Where the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions maybe made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601-7633.
CAROL ANN NOTTINGHAM (Age 68)
On Sunday, July 26, 2009, of Martinsburg, WV, formerly of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Thomas L. Nottingham; mother of Joseph Paul and Trish Nottingham and Dawn Marie and Joseph Salyers; daughter of the late Oliver J. and Randy Dompierre; sister of Randi Mixer. 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), Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill and Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Monday, August 3 at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association of Maryland Executive Plaza I, 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 600 Hunt Valley, MD 21031.
LILLIAN WELLS WARD (age 104)
On Saturday, July 25, 2009, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late G. Dudley Ward; mother of James D. (Marilyn), Joan D. and Robert C. Ward; grandmother of J. Richard (Laura) and Steven D. (Kristen) Ward; great-grandmother of Joey, Colin, Lilli, Lindsey and Lucy Ward; sister of Gertrude Robertson. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where service will be held on Thursday, July 30, at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Hospital Foundation, 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20010.
RICHARD JOSEPH O’RORKE, JR. (Age 72)
On Saturday, July 25, 2009, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia S. O’Rorke; loving father of Judy (Dan) O’Rorke-Trigiani and Maura Kathleen Patricia O’Rorke; devoted grandfather of Colin and Sawyer Trigiani. Also survived by other loving family and friends. 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 Holy Redeemer Church Catholic Church, Summit Ave & Cable Drive, Kensington, MD, on Wednesday, July 29, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Redeemer School.
MARION VERONICA BROOKS
On Thursday, July 23, 2009 of Wheaton, MD. Beloved wife of Victor J. Brooks, Jr.; mother of Carol (Ruben) Montalvo and Victor J. (Dawn) Brooks, III; grandmother of Christie Montalvo; sister of Helen Wright, John Fox, Kit Fox, Patricia Perrigo and the late Shirley Palmieri and Robert Fox. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where the Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, July 28 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, Washington Office, 1025 Connecticut Ave., NW, #1005 Washington, DC 20036 or American Cancer Society, Montgomery County Unit, 11331 Amherst Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902.
