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FRANCES MICHAELA DEILY
On Sunday, December 27, 2009 of Rockville, MD. Beloved mother of Eric (Lisa) Deily and Allison (Chris) Wolbert; grandmother of Jack and Brooke Wolbert and Jack Deily. 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. Elizabeth Church, 917 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD on Monday, January 4 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson Foundation, National Capital Area, 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800, McLean, VA 22102.
VIRGINIA T. BRUCE
On Sunday, December 27, 2009 of Olney, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert Bruce; mother of Nina (Salah) Moustafa and David (Cheryl) Bruce; grandmother of Laura, Julie and Zach Moustafa, Heather and Robert Bruce and Connie Bruce Taff; great-grandmother of Trenton, Hunter and Reese. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, January 2, where funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to AmericanNational Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Boulevard, #1010, Rockville, MD 20852.
MARY MARGARET SHARPE
On Thursday, December 24, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Gerard A. Sharpe, Sr.; mother of Dennis (Marie) Sharpe, Dolores (Richard) Baumann, Brian Sharpe, Gerry (Brenda) Sharpe, Jr., Theresa (Steve) Chamberlain, and Rosanne Sharpe; grandmother of Denise, Jeremy, Kevin, and Francesco Sharpe, Rick, Matt and Jason Baumann, Christie and Brett Chamberlain, Taylor and Kelley Sharpe; great-grandmother of Jake, Lily, Chase, Maddy and Alyssa Baumann, Danika and Stella Gubas, and Ashton Sharpe. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Church, 520 Viers Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Thursday, December 31, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration, 3900 13th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017.
LORRAINE N. McQUITTY
On Wednesday, December 23, 2009, of Silver Spring, formerly of Adelphi, MD. Beloved wife of the late Jim Bob McQuitty; mother of Stephen James McQuitty, Jean Ann Hockman, Ann Patricia Serota and Robert John McQuitty; grandmother of Shane and Colleen McQuitty, Allison and Jessica Hockman, Justin, Kimberly and Amy Serota and Ryan and Cara McQuitty; sister of Ernest J. Lotz, Jr.; mother-in-law of Peggy McQuitty, Mitchael Hockman, Jack Serota and Catherine McQuitty. Also survived by four great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday, December 29 from 10 to 11 a.m., where service will be held, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
ALICE JUDITH MANNING
On Tuesday, December 22, 2009, of Highland, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Helen S. and James E. Manning; sister of Sarah Manning O”Leary, Dr. James E. Manning III, Jane Alvis, Peter J. Manning and the late Joan Cusick, Martha Costello and Claire FitzGerald. 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. Louis Catholic Chapel, 12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD, on Monday, December 28, at 11 a.m. Interment Hudson, MA. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities of Baltimore, St Elizabeth’s Nursing Center, 320 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
COL. ROBERT GOSKIRK CARNAHAN, USAF (Ret.)
On Monday, May 31, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Carol Knapstein Carnahan and the late Rita Gallagher Carnahan; devoted father of Judith (James) Connor, Robert (Carolyn Chase) Carnahan, Jr. and Joan (the late Joseph) Hosmer; loving grandfather of James and Michael Connor, Caren Smith, Kristin, Katie and Brian Hosmer; step-father of Carol Ann Cairns, John Knapstein, Nancy (James Hoehn) Goldberg, Mary (Robert) Murphy, Thomas Knapstein, Peter (Ruth) Knapstein; brother of William Carnahan and the late Jean West. Also survived by six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, June 4, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, June 5, at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National cemetery on Monday, August 30 at 9 a.m. (please assemble at Administration Building by 8:30 a.m.). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, 2020 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
HELEN BARBARA PETES
Helen Barbara Petes died Monday, May 31, 2010 after a brief illness. She was born on September 14, 1921 in New York City, to the late Susan and John Szalanczy and graduated from Queens College in New York. She was married
on May 20, 1944 to her beloved husband, the late Joseph Petes. In 1946, she moved to Washington, DC and in 1956 moved to suburban Maryland where she lived for the rest of her life. After her last child left home, she worked for many years at the Naval Federal Credit Union in White Oak. She was devoted to her family and friends and will be remembered by everyone who knew her for her warmth, generosity, and sense of humor. She is survived by her three children (Tom and his wife Rosann, Ginger and her husband Ed, and Linda and Lefty), and four grandchildren (Melissa, Laura, Diana and Kristin). Her life will be celebrated at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Saturday, June 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. Her ashes will be buried with her husband at Arlington National cemetery on Friday, June 25 at 2 p.m. (Please assemble at the Administration Building by 1:30 p.m.) Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
THERESA HATTIE DENNIS (Age 80)
On Monday, May 31, 2010 of Washington, DC. Beloved wife of the late Mercer Dennis; mother of Pamela Dennis-Thomas, Sheila Dennis- Hayes, Jennie Dennis, Hugh M. Dennis, Jr. and Regina Dennis; mother-in-law of Willard Hayes; grandmother of Stephanie, Rochelle, Mercer and Alanna; sister of James, Harry and Earl F. Simpson; very dear friend of Virgil Thompson. Also survived by a host of loving relatives. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking) on Tuesday, June 8 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday, June 9 from 12 to 1 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 15 Red Oak Mountain Rd., Woodville, VA 22749, where a Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment Shiloh Baptist Church cemetery.
SALLY HOBBS PRATT
On Sunday, May 30, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Reeve Whitfield Pratt; mother of Roger (Margaret) and Wayne (Sherine) Pratt; grandmother of Mary Beth Adcock, and Christine, Stephanie, and Sharon Pratt; great-grandmother of Lily and Amelia Adcock; sister of Katherine Gambrill, Elizabeth Beall, Margaret Reeley, Wilson Hobbs and the late Mary Phillips. Also predeceased by her twin sister, Frances Estes. 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., where memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 2 at 11 a.m. Interment Grace Episcopal Church cemetery.
JAMES BROUGHTON DOBYNS
On Sunday, May 30, 2010, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of the late Elsie Dobyns; brother of Elizabeth “Betty” Dobyns; uncle of Tom and Robert Dobyns; step-father of Jo Elizabeth Rush. Also survived by seven great-nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, June 4, from 12 to 1 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
LUTHER MILLER PENINGER “Luke” (Age 84)
On Sunday, May 30, 2010, of Fulton, MD. Beloved husband of 66 years to Anna Mancini Peninger; devoted father of JoAnne Horan and husband Leonard, Sr.; brother of the late Carl Lee Peninger, Jr. and Ruth Bledsoe; adoring grandfather of Bridgette Tobiassen, Leonard J. Horan, Jr., and Heather Garrett; loving great grandfather of L.J., III, Caleb, Wyatt, Greysen Horan, and Brett Tobiassen, Jr. Also survived by brothers-in-law, Curley Bikowski, Toni Mancini, and James Goodger; sisters-in-law, Mary Goodger, and Ina Mancini and many nieces, nephews and numerous friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, June 2, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Francis of Assisi Church-Fulton, 8300 Old Columbia Road, Fulton, MD, on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
ROBERT H. SIMMONS (Age 60)
Suddenly on Saturday, May 29, 2010, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Alice Bullie-Simmons; dedicated father of Martin and Mark; loving grandfather of Denar and Ian Bullie; dear brother of O’Lillie S. (James Jr.) Russell, Earnest (Clarice) Simmons and Patricia Simmons-Daniels. Also survived by his step-son Derrick (Alievia) Bullie, longtime friend Melvin Oliver, and many loving nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, June 5, from 12 to 1 p.m. where service will be held at 1 p.m. Private interment will take place at a later date.
DOLORES ROBERTA ALUISE
On Saturday, May 29, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Robert R. and Catherine E. Aluise; loving sister of Jacqueline C. Gordon, Joseph R. Aluise, Sr., and the late Robert R. Aluise, Jr. Also survived by her six nieces, Darlene, Allison, Robin, Meredith, Tracy and Catherine; and her nephew, Joseph. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, June 4, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
MILDRED JULIA HARPER
On May 29, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William Le”Roy” Harper; mother of Sr. Joan Marie Harper, CDP, John George (Sandra) Harper, William L. (Patricia) Harper, David E. (Vivien) Harper, Rita Ann (Patrick) Corbett, Mary Catherine (Howard) Doak and Julia Elizabeth (Steve) Crabill; sister of Mary Catherine Lawson. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 from 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 Thursday, June 3 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
LORIA EDMUND “Ed” HAVENS
On Friday, May 28, 2010 of Rockville, MD died unexpectedly, in Cuenca, Spain. Proud father, devoted husband, intrepid traveler, avid reader, movie buff, puzzle addict, veteran Marine, retired civil servant, arts patron, and Past Master. Predeceased by his beloved wife of nearly 42 years, Setsuko, in 2006. Survived by daughters, Lisa Kei of Bellevue, WA and Sandra Jun of Tokyo, Japan; as well as many friends and family members. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, July 20, 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial service to be held at Francis Asbury United Methodist Church, 2181 Baltimore Rd., Rockville, MD on Wednesday, July 21 at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National cemetery Columbarium on Thursday, July 22 at 10 a.m. (Please assemble at the Administration Building at 9:30 a.m.). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Charities of Maryland, c/o Grand Lodge of MD, 301 International Circle, Cockeysville, MD 21030. “O mio babbino caro”.
ANTHONY J. DeSIMONE “Tony”
On Tuesday, August 31, 2010, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mary S. DeSimone; father of Marie D. Head, Amelia L. DeSimone, Stephanie R. Smith, Anthony J. DeSimone, Jr., Edward C. DeSimone and Ralph P. DeSimone; brother of Albert C. DeSimone. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary’s cemetery, Washington, DC. Memorial contributions may be made to Knights of Columbus, Fr. Rosensteel Council #2169, 9707 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
RUTH M. WILLIAMSON (Age 90)
On Tuesday, August 31, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late David E. Williamson; mother of Daniel A. Williamson (Eden), Timothy M. Williamson, Karen E. St. Aubin (Robert Jr.) and Susan M. Bain (John); grandmother of Douglas, Bobby, Matthew, Kerri, Tiffany and Anthony (AJ); great-grandmother of five; sister of Florence Manning of Springfield, MA, Theresa Jacym of New Jersey and Robert Patnode of Ludlow, MA. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Thursday, September 2, 2010, 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill and Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Friday, September 3, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017.
ELVA JACQUELINE SIMON “Jackee” (Age 83)
Died peacefully at her home in Silver Spring, MD on Monday August 30, 2010. Mrs. Simon, a fifth generation Washingtonian and a graduate of Coolidge High School, co-operated the Meeting House Furniture Company with her father, Harry Leonard Edwards until joining her husband in the development of a District based beverage dispensing company, Sodibar Systems, in 1948, which continues to operate under the direction of two of their sons. Mrs. Simon is survived by her husband, Alvin Simon; her passing occurring on the eve of their 62nd anniversary of marriage; three sons, Brett Simon (Robin Battleman-Simon), Mark Simon (Nina M. Wilson) and Geary Simon (Summer Smith-Simon); seven grandchildren and one great grandchild and a beloved sister, Beverly June Edwards-Floyd of Fredericksburg, VA. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, September 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. where service will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment George Washington cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice, 11800 Tech Road, Suite 240, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
MARY ANN CONSORTI
On Monday, August 30, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD, originally of Southwest Washington, DC. Daughter of the late Louis and Theresa Consorti; sister of Alfred Consorti, Lucille Policicchio and Ellen Embrey. Survived by 13 nieces and nephews, 25 great-nieces and nephews and seven great-great-nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20903, on Friday, September 3 from 9 to 10 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary’s cemetery, Washington, DC. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to St. Camillus Church at the above address.
MARK CANNON WEAVER
On Sunday, August 29, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of Prenetta Cannon Weaver and the late Kenneth Hunter Weaver; brother of Rodney B. Weaver; uncle of Melanie Goins, Darian Weaver and Daniel Fowler. Relatives and friends may call at Pilgrim Church, United Church of Christ, 2206 Briggs Road, Wheaton, MD 20906 on Thursday, September 2 from 12:30 to 1 p.m., where funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
CHRISTOPHER COUSINS
On Sunday, August 29, 2010, of St. Petersburg, FL formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Gloria P. Cousins; father of Michael Patrick Cousins and Timothy John Cousins; brother of Helen Siracusa and the late John (Ted) Cousins; grandfather of Grace Elizabeth, WIlliam MacFarland and Patrick Andrew Cousins; uncle of Lawrence Siracusa and Christamarie Berse. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd., East, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, September 3 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
