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NORMA BUSSINK MORSE (Age 93)
On Sunday, December 16, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late John J. Morse; mother of Elaine (William) Reidy, Tim Morse, Brian (Valorie) Morse, and Thomas (Christine) Morse. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, December 19, 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, December 20, at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3300 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718.
MARY ANNE BUTLER (Age 83)
On Sunday, December 16, 2012, of Wheaton, MD. Beloved wife of the late Ben B. Butler, MSgt USA (Ret.); mother of Tim Butler (Laura), Terry Butler (Marie) and the late Brian Bernier (Kathy); sister of Elizabeth Madzo. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 12 to 1 p.m. with Funeral Service at 1 p.m. Interment Arlington National cemetery at a later date.
ALVARETTA M. JORDAN
On Thursday, December 13, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William J. Jordan; mother of Richard (Marjorie) and William (Mary)Jordan and Stephanie (Luigi) Baccala; grandmother of Joseph, Doug, Matthew, Daniel, Emily, Luigi and Lisa; great-grandmother of Madison, Evan, Leanza, William, Chloe, Seamus, Sofia and Liliana. Memorial Mass at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Home, 5805 Queens Chapel Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782.
JOHN REGINALD JARVIS, III (Age 60)
passed away peacefully at his home in Silver Spring, MD on December 7, 2012. The son of the late Col. John Reginald Jarvis II and Patricia Louise Jarvis, he is survived by his two daughters, Monika and Erika Jarvis; the mother of his children, Nancy Jacobson Jarvis; sisters, Elizabeth Jarvis, Denise Wolfson and Kathy Jarvis; brothers, Louis, Timothy and Paul; as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister, Maureen McKenna.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 23 at NST Myosenji Temple, 310 University Blvd., Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (www.mcch.net), 600-B East Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850.
DANIEL F. HAYES, JR. (Age 74)
On Friday, December 14, 2012, of Wheaton, MD. Beloved husband for 46 years of Linda L. Hayes; father of Daniel R. Hayes (Lauren) and Nicole Hayes Grim (Joseph); brother of Mary Mason, Alice Froelich and the late Charles “Sam” Hayes; grandfather of Joseph and Jamie Grim. 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), Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave. & Cable Drive, Kensington, MD on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
JOSEPH PATRICK GEMMELL
On Thursday, December 13, 2012, of Washington, DC. Beloved husband of Betty Bryant; father of Mary Jo Lamborn, Joseph Gemmell, III and Paul Gemmell; grandfather of Lori Dryman, Larry Seek, Jr., Nicole Lamborn, Sidney, Tyler and Taylor Gemmell; great-grandfather of Addison Dryman and Sophie Ann Seek. Preceded in death by daughter, Lisa Seek. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1725 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC on Wednesday, December 19 at 11:30 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Family Life Services, 305 E. Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 or Catholic Relief Services, 228 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, MD 21201.
MARY WINSTON SMITH
Was born August 11, 1926 in Washington, DC to Michael Edward and Mary Bernadette Winston. Heaven gained a leprechaun when Mary was called home on November 28, 2012. She is now reunited in eternal life with her beloved husband, Jacko; son, Mike and her grandson, Christopher, along with other family, friends and dogs; having a party in Heaven. Mary’s favorite role was that of mother. Her joy, love and spirit will live on in her daughters, Mary Ellen Groff, Terry Gascoigne and Maureen “Mo” Smith; sons, Kevin Smith and Greg Smith; and the joy of her life, her sweet dog Sampson. Mary was known to her grandchildren Sara, Mark, Molly, Guillaume, Philippe and Adrien as “Nina” and “Momoo” and loved her great-grandchildren Jacob Jackson “J.J.” and Samantha. A Memorial Mass and Celebration of her Life will be held at the Riderwood Chapel, 3110 Gracefield Rd., Silver Spring, MD. 20904 on Saturday, December 1 at 1:30 p.m. An Irish party will follow. The family asks all in attendance to wear green, Mary’s favorite color. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, 901 E Street NW, Suite 405, Washington, DC 20004 or online at www.ovariancancer.org in memory of Mary W. Smith.
ROCCO J. FISCHETTI (Age 96)
On Wednesday, November 28, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mildred C. Fischetti; father of Barbara Walker, Roxanne West and Sheree Cramer; grandfather of Jeff Walker, Chris Walker, Ryan Cramer and Kelsey Cramer; great-grandfather of Jack and Lukas Walker; brother of Marie Porcaro. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday, December 4 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Riderwood Benevolent Care Fund, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
MARJORIE E. RIEDEL
Marjorie E. Riedel died suddenly at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital on November 27, 2012. Devoted wife of the late LTCOL Fred H. Riedel; beloved mother of Patricia A. (Donald) Toombs, John F. Riedel, Richard B. Riedel Sr. and Nancy B. Jarrett. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Will be greatly missed by all her extended family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. where Funeral Service will be celebrated on Monday, December 3 at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 or American Red Cross, P.O. Box 4002018, Des Moines, IA 50340.
STANLEY JOSEPH OTTO (Age 95)
On Tuesday, November 27, 2012, of Ashburn, VA. Beloved father of Nancy Klepper and Catherine Zajac; grandfather of Katharine Seville and Nicholas Zajac; great-grandfather of Zachary, Olivia and Matthew Seville; brother of Helen Lia. Graveside service and interment at Parklawn Memorial Park on Friday, November 30 at 12:30 p.m.
CARMEN NANCY SMEDLEY (Age 76)
On Monday, November 26, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Larry Smedley; mother of Lori, Bob, Larry and Rick Smedley; sister of Addy Silva, Edesa Baeza, and Manny Quinones. Also survived by 12 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Resurrection at Riderwood Chapel, 3160 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, November 29 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Washington DC-MD Office, 1025 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 1005, Washington, DC, 20036 or the American Heart Association, Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.
ROSE G. PRAKAS
On Sunday, November 25, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late George G. Prakas; mother of Gregory G. Prakas, Georgia (Fred) Dandeneau and Valerie Prakas; grandmother of Elana and Leo Dandeneau; sister of Jim, Bess, Mary, Anne and the late George and Tom. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Thursday, November 29, 2012, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th St. and Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC on Friday, November 30, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Philoptochos Society of Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 2815 36th St. NW, Washington, DC 20007.
LORELLE HAWKINS FAULCONER
On Saturday, November 24, 2012, passed to her maker at Shenandoah Center, Charles Town, WV. She was a long time resident of Takoma Park and White Oak, MD. Lorelle was a long time member of Clifton Park Baptist Church. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Faulconer; mother of Jean Shifflett, Robert Faulconer, Stephen (Lynn) Faulconer and the late Kenneth Faulconer; sister of Evelyn Carter. Also survived by four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, November 30, from 12 to 1 p.m.; where the Funeral Service will follow at 1 p.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.
LINCOLN WILLIAM TALBOT (Age 82)
On Wednesday, October 31, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband for 60 years of Benita J. Talbot; father of Pamela Jeanne (Steve) Wagner, John Benjamin (Bonnie) Talbot and William Scott (Katie) Talbot; grandfather of Stephanie, Joseph and Nathan Wagner, Kevin, Katie and Kenny Talbot, Sarah, Lauren and Erica Talbot; brother-in-law of Gloria Don Carlos. Also survived by 19 nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at Marvin Memorial United Methodist Church, 33 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 3 p.m. Inurnment at Arlington National cemetery Columbarium at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Marvin Memorial UMC, c/o Woodside UMC, 8900 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910, to Red Cross, Disaster Relief Fund, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013 or to Riderwood Benevolent Care Fund, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
SHARON ANNE PROCTOR
On Thursday, November 22, 2012, of Rockville, MD. Beloved mother of Timothy (Suzanne) Proctor, Kathleen Proctor and Angie (Tim) Moore; grandmother of Jacob and Eli Proctor, Hayden and Emma Moore; sister of Tom, Dick, Tim, Tony and Joe Clark, Peggy McEwan, Lee Fitzpatrick and Susie Still. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 1 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Nat’l Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030.
MARGARITA S. MESSERSMITH “Sherry”
On November 22, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Donald H. Messersmith; mother of Mary (William) Cather, Donna (Steve) Jones, Betsy (Mark) Murray, and Heidi (Hjarman) Cordero; grandmother of Nicholas, Gregory, Melanie, Amelia, Rebecca, Margarita, and Carissa; sister of Paul and Walter Sherertz. 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, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, November 28, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., where prayers will be held at 7:30 p.m. Private Interment Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Ohio. Memorial Service will also be held at Marvin Memorial United Methodist Church, 33 University Blvd, East, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, December 8, at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Audubon Naturalist Society, Crowder/Messersmith Conservation Fund, 8940 Jones Mill Rd. Chevy Chase, MD 20815.
