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CONSTANTINE JOHN NICHOLAS
(Mavronicolas)
On Wednesday, September 23, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Despina Nicholas; father of Theo Nicholas, Angela Costalas and Anthony Nicholas; grandfather of Despina, Anthony, Christina and Alexia; brother of Katherine Safos of Cleveland, OH. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. (prayer service at 7:00 p.m.) Funeral Service at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th Street & Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC, on Monday, September 28, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer”s Research Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601, www.alz.org – please specify Constantine Nicholas memorial fund for Alzheimer”s research.
FORTUNATO BARBIERI (Age 103)
On Wednesday, September 23, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Albina Vitoria Barbieri; father of Rita (Guido) Bardini and Delmo (Irene) Barbieri; grandfather of Gianni (Laura) Bardini, Mario (Emily) Bardini, Mark (Christine) Barbieri and Mishelle (Roy) Cogliandolo; great-grandfather of Ashleigh, Angela, Molly and Isabella Bardini, Giovanna Cogliandolo and Anthony Barbieri. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette”s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, September 28, at 10 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson”s Disease Research, NINDS @ NIH, 31 Center Drive, Bldg 31 Rm 8A34, Bethesda, MD 20892-2540.
CLARE LALLY FARRELL
On Tuesday, September 22, 2009 of New Market, MD, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Francis M. Farrell; mother of Mary Kate Lakin, Mary Clare Davis, Patricia Getzewich, John, Gregory and Brian Farrell; sister of Rosemary Inlow, Aileen Ferguson and James R. Lally. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and eight 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. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, September 26 at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Frederick County, PO Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702.
DANIEL J. DONOGHUE
On Tuesday, September 22, 2009 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Patricia A. Donoghue; father of Sister Eileen Donoghue, DC, Ann (Marshall) Combs, Daniel (Stephanie) Donoghue, Jr., John Donoghue, William Donoghue, Rose (George) Olsen, Clare (Daniel) O”Rourke and Mary Pat Donoghue; brother of The Most Rev. John F. Donoghue (Archbishop Emeritus of Atlanta), Edward Donoghue and Patrick Donoghue. Also survived by 13 grandchildren. 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. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette”s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, September 25, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Daughters of Charity, 333 South Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727 or Adopt-A-Student, St. Jerome”s School, 5207 42nd Pl., Hyattsville, MD. 20781.
RAYMOND A. NEWMAN
On Monday, September 21, 2009 of Edenton, NC, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Earline B. Newman; father of Joan A. Maxwell and William A. Newman of Edenton, NC. Also survived by three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside service and interment at Cedar Hill cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suitland, MD on Tuesday, September 29 at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, 9727 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
DOROTHY B. WEST
On Sunday, September 20, 2009, of Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved wife of the late Elmer D. West; mother of Deborah (Zelle Andrews) Zipf and Penelope (Michael) Suritz; grandmother of George West (Lynn) Zipf, Catherine (Mark Courtney) Zipf and Adam Suritz; great-grandmother of Elizabeth, Matthew, Isabelle and Bridget; sister of Mary Ekholm of San Diego. Interment Arlington National cemetery at a later date.
EDWARD ELLSWORTH SHOEMAKER
On Saturday, September 19, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Elsie Mildred Shoemaker; father of Benedict, Edward, Jr. and James Shoemaker. Also survived by seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, September 25, 10 to 11 a.m., where service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Potomac United Methodist Church cemetery.
LEONCE ARNOLD LAJAUNIE, JR.
Captain US Navy (Ret.)
United States Naval Academy Class of 1937
On Friday, September 18, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Jean H. Lajaunie, father of Jo Ann Berndt (Allen) and David Lajaunie. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12 noon on Saturday, September 26 at the Church of the Ressurection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD. Private interment at the United States Naval Academy cemetery, Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the United States Naval Academy Foundation, 291 Wood Rd., Beach Hall, Annapolis, MD 21402 (attn: tribute gifts).
GIUSEPPE “Joseph” CELIA
On Wednesday, September 16, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Lucia Celia; father of Giovanni, Alfio, Salvatore and Agatina Celia and Rosa Uhrich; brother of Dante Celia. Also survived by nine grandchildren and four 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., where a funeral service will be held on Monday, September 21, at 11 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
MADELYN MARIE CHRISMAN
On Wednesday, September 16, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Paul V. Chrisman; sister of Joseph P. Shannon, Carolyn H. Best and Robert D. Shannon. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael”s Church, 805 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, September 21 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
Elder JAMES P. CARTER
On Tuesday, September 15, 2009, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Estelle Carter. Relatives and friends may call at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 608 North Horners Lane, Rockville, MD 20850 on Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Norbeck Memorial Park.
THOMAS D. LIEKWEG “Dinny”
Died suddenly on Monday, September 14, 2009. Beloved son of the late Rita A. and Charles B. Liekweg, Jr.; brother of Mary L. Tyson, Charles B., John A. and Joseph F. Liekweg; uncle of Kevin, Susan, Steve, Kimi, Joey, Luke, Chas, Brian, Steve and the late Justin. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Ave., Silver Spring, MD on Thursday, September 17, 2009 from 10 to 11 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet cemetery, Washington, DC.
JOHN TIMOTHY CONNORS “Tim”
On Monday, September 14, 2009, of Glenwood, MD. Beloved husband of Anne M. Connors; father of John T. (Andrea) Jr., Patrick, Erin and Brian Connors; grandfather of Caitlin, Colleen, Maggie, Bailee and Rilee Connors; brother of Rev. Msgr. Terry Connors, Kathleen Key, Chris Connors and Mike Connors. 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. Francis of Assisi Church, 8300 Old Columbia Road, Fulton, MD 20759, on Friday, September 18, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Building Fund.
JOHN DAVID FAIRALL (Age 38)
On Monday, September 14, 2009, of Rockville, MD. Beloved son of Sherrie and the late James Fairall; brother of Wendy (Sean) Weiss and Kimberly Fairall; uncle of Madison Weiss; close friend of the Joseph Menowsky family. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, September 24, 10 to 11 a.m. where service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
BETTY JANE TRACEY SHRIVER
On Sunday, September 13, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin E. Shriver, Sr.; mother of Betty Penn, Kay Griffith, and the late Shirley Carpenter and Benjamin E. Shriver, Jr.; also survived by 10 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Colesville Road and Highland Dr., Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 from 10 to 11 a.m., with funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment Greenhill cemetery, Waynesboro, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society-MD Chapter, 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza III, Suite 100, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.
PATRICIA ANNE BURLESON (Age 76)
On Sunday, September 13, 2009, of Germantown, MD, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Carson Burleson; mother of Martha A. Chopas (Nick), Jon C. Burleson (Laura Lee O’Shell) and the late Scott Burleson; sister of Sue, Kessel, Tommy, Nancy, Buddy, Cynthia, Judee and Becky; grandmother of Amanda and Erica Chopas, Karen, Daniel, Melissa, Sarah and Evan Burleson. Also survived by a daughter-in-law, Jeannie Burleson. 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 will be offered at St. Bernadette”s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, September 17, at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary”s cemetery, Rockville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Suburban Hospital Cancer Fund.
BARTY H. HAMM
On Saturday, September 12, 2009, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of the late June E. Hamm; and brother of Gloria Mollman. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 7 to 9 p.m., where service will be held on Saturday, September 19 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montrose Christian School Scholarship Fund, 5100 Randolph Road, Rockville, MD 20852.
DONALD EARL CLAYCOMB
On Saturday, September 12, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Sue Bojinoff Claycomb; father of Robert C. Claycomb, William E. Claycomb, Donna C. Millard, Patricia C. Gunn and the late John R. Claycomb; brother of Phyllis C. White. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial Service at Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church, 10123 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, MD, on Saturday, September 19, at 3 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church.
WILLIAM H. PAULES “Bill”
On Saturday, September 12, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Regina Paules; father of Mark W. and Brian R. (Marie) Paules; grandfather of Richard W. and Christina Paules; brother of Ray C. Paules. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, September 17, from 10 to 10:30 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
YUN-HUA LEE
On Saturday, September 12, 2009, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved husband of Tracy Lee; devoted father of Hsiang-Kuang Lee, William Wei-Kuang Lee and Stephanie Pei-Kuang Lee; loving grandfather of Matthew M. Lee and Isadora Liu. Also survived by brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Sunday, 10 to 11 a.m. where service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.
PATRICIA LOUISE GRADY (nee Tompkins)
On Friday, September 11, 2009 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late John J. Grady, Jr.; mother of Cheryl Hiller, Kevin Grady, Janice Secord and John Grady, III; dear grandmother of Anthony Hiller, Kelly Schipper, Kevin Secord, Leah Grady and Kristin Grady; cherished great-grandmother of Taylor Schipper. Mrs. Grady graduated from Wilson Teachers” College in 1941. She taught kindergarten for several years in northern Virginia. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Society and a Dame of Malta. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday, September 15 from 10 to 11 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive., Silver Spring, MD 20850.
