EVELYN G. HASTINGS
On Wednesday, May 13, 2009, Evelyn Gertrude Hastings, 91, retired elementary school teacher and professional musician, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late John F. Hastings; sister of Roselyn Hiebert and George Peyser; aunt of David Hiebert, Steven Hiebert, Emily Townsend, Douglas Hiebert, Alex Peyser and Leslie Eberhart. Private inurnment in Arlington National cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037. Arrangements by COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.
KATHLEEN ANNE TRACY
On Wednesday, May 13, 2009, Kathleen “Kate” Tracy of Germantown, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Richard and Mary Lee Norris; Sister of Joanne Ward. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, May 18, from 10 to 11 a.m.; where the service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
Martin F. DRAIN, Sr.
On Tuesday, May 12, 2009, Martin F. Drain, Sr.of Silver Spring, formerly of Hyattsville, MD. He was the beloved husband of 62 years of Isabel F. Drain. He was the devoted brother of the late Mercedes D. Olmert. The loving father of Mercedes (Dick) Kearney, the late Madelon (John) Butler, Peggy Lawrence, and Martin F. (Cheri) Drain, Jr. He was also loved and cherished by 12 grandchildren. A 1947 graduate of Southeastern University he worked at the Bureau of Ships during World War II and spent his career as an aerospace engineer involved in the space programs, helping train astronauts for Gemini, Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle missions eventually retiring from Lockheed Martin. He was an honorary Life Member of the Knights of Columbus and served as an usher for Our Lady of Sorrows in Takoma Park and the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD on Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Montgomery County Unit, 11331 Amherst Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902 or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6917 Arlington Road, Suite 308, Bethesda, MD 20814.
PETER GEORGE PELECANOS
On Tuesday, May 12, 2009, Peter George Pelecanos, of Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved husband of Ruby K. Pelecanos; father of Jeanne (Andy) Georgelakos, Alice (Alan Margulis) Karangelen and George (Emily) Pelecanos; grandfather of Dimitri (Julie) Georgelakos, Peter (Aphrodite) Georgelakos and Alexis (Chris) Preston, Jennifer and Stephanie Karangelen, Nicholas, Peter and Rosa Pelecanos; great grandfather of Luke, Kira, Andrew and Paris Georgelakos. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday 7-9 p.m. Funeral service at The Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th and Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007 on Thursday May 14, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Frosene Education Center.
MANUEL GONZALEZ
On Tuesday, May 12, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. A member of the Holy Name Council #5547 of the Knights of Columbus. Beloved husband of Martha Gonzalez; father of Ray, Lenny and Nelson Gonzalez; brother of Gloria and the late Jesus Gonzalez. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, May 15 from 10 am-11 am where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Arrangements by COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.
DOROTHY MURPHY
On Monday, May 11, 2009, Dorothy Agnes Murphy, O.P., 71, of Silver Spring, MD. Sister of Tom Gallagher and Mary Thompson. Beloved friend of Carol Smith. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was formerly Provincial Moderator of the Fraternities of St. Dominic, Province of St. Joseph. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, May 15, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dominican House of Studies Building Fund, 487 Michigan Avenue, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017.
MARGARET “PEGGY” T. LERCH
On Sunday, May 10, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Earl Lerch; mother of Robert E. Lerch, John K. Lerch and M. Denise Brace; grandmother of Kelin Brace, Devra Brace and Matthew Lerch. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Friday, May 15, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to LaCasa Foundation, 2574 South Haven Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
JOSEPH DANIEL COURY
On Sunday, May 10, 2009, Joseph D. Coury of Wheaton, MD. Beloved husband of Ethel J. Coury of 58 years; father of Elaine Coury Campion, Michael (Patricia) Coury, Jean (Ian) Frank and Carole (Ronald) Leatherman; grandfather of Sam and Emma Frank, Ronald and Amanda Leatherman, Justin and Matthew Coury and Erin Magee; brother of Rebecca Coury; Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure Church Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Wednesday, May 13, at 11 a.m. Interment to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Catherine LaBoure Church.
DEBBIE JO WALKER
On Sunday, May 10, 2009, Debbie Jo Walker of Olney, MD. Beloved wife of Bruce Walker; daughter of Sarah Stutzman and the late Elmer Stutzman; daughter-in-law of June Walker; sister-in-law of Mike, Tom, Willy, and Kerry. Also survived by 1 uncle, David Patterson. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, from 7 - 9 p.m.; where the service will be held on Friday, May 15, at 11 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
ANGELINA L CAPUTO
On Wednesday, May 06, 2009, Angelina L. Caputo, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Caputo; mother of Rose Marie (Roger) Howard, Dominic A. (Katy) Caputo and Antoinette R. Caputo; grandmother of Joseph Paul (Lilian) Howard and Lisa Marie Caputo; sister of Carmelina Glorioso, Carl Chite, Frank (Antoinette) Chite, the late Frederic Chite and Grace Chite. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where service will be held on Tuesday, May 12, at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Glaucoma Foundation (CGF), 2 Longfellow Place, Suite 201, Boston, MA 02114. (ww.childrensglaucoma.org)
MAJ. THOMAS F. MACK, Jr. (Ret.)
On Wednesday, May 06, 2009, Thomas F. Mack, Jr., of Takoma Park, MD. Beloved husband of Mauricia Mack; father of Peter, Lisa, Marta, Marilvia, Miriam and Marcia; grandfather of Leandro, Leonardo, Daniel, Jacqueline, Sophia, Fellipe, Raffael, Kamilla, Gabriel, Lucas, Mellissa, Sarah; great grandfather of Lovany, Lean and Patrick. Also survived by his brother and his sister. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Sunday, May, 10 from 9 until 10 am where service will follow on Sunday, May 10, at 10 a.m. Interment Arlington National cemetery on Wednesday, May 27, at 10 a.m.
JOHN EDWARD DOLLYMORE
On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, John E. Dollymore of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Kathleen N. Dollymore; father of Maura Dollymore; Kathryn (John F.) Flaherty and John James (Christy) Dollymore; grandfather of Bridget, Caitlin, and Colleen. Also survived by 2 sisters, Kathleen and Nora Dollymore; and 1 sister-in-law Mary Lou Dollymore. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, May 12, from 10:30-11 a.m., where the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
MARIE CAROL DAIGLE
On Tuesday, May 5, 2009, Marie Carol Daigle, of Olney, MD. Beloved mother of Amy Daigle (Paul) Miller, Colin A. (Katharine) and Jason P. (Kristine) Daigle; grandmother of Jonathon, Taylor and Annie; sister of Terry Stacy, Anne Meehan and P. John Taylor. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Monday, May 11, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, 17301 Old Vic Blvd., Olney, MD 20832.
Deborah C. Prue
On Tuesday, May 5, 2009, Deborah (Debe) C. Prue, of Brookeville, MD. Beloved wife for 35 years of Ronald J. Prue; devoted mother of Jennifer Lynn Danahy (Ryan); loving sister of Dolores M. Snyder (William) and Juanita J. Souders (Charles). Also survived by loving nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, May 9, from 1 to 4 PM. Contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
DAVID SJODAHL KING
On Tuesday, May 5, 2009, Retired United States Congressman David Sjodahl King, 91, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Rosalie L. King; father of Jody Olsen, Christine Graham, Frank, Stephen, and Christopher King and the late David King, Jr. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Stake Ctr., 10000 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington, MD, on Saturday, May 9, at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the L.D.S. Philanthropies, 15 East South Temple Street, 2nd Floor East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150, www.ldsphilanthropies.org.
VERA WEAVER
On Tuesday, May 5, 2009, Vera Weaver, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved mother of Janet and John of Silver Spring, James of Ijamsville and Betty of Gainesville, FL; grandmother of Ryan, Tara, Kristen and Michael. Also survived by daughter-in-law, Cathy; sister, Marian Barber of Burtonsville and niece, Ellen Thompson of Hampstead. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m., where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Service at St. Mark Orthodox Church, 7124 River Road, Bethesda, MD, 20817 on Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice 11800 Tech Road, Suite 240 Silver Spring, MD 20904 or to St. Mark Building Fund.
