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JEAN MARLENE PATTON YANCEY
On Friday, December 16, 2011, of Adelphi, MD. Beloved wife of Charles Yancey; mother of Sari Caldwell and Kareem Yancey; grandmother of Christina Segura, Charlene Hernandez, Jeannine Caldwell; great grandmother of Cayden, Caiya, Malakai and Joshua. Also survived by her sister Therrelle Scott; her sister-in-law Evelyn Jones and many cousins, nieces and nephews. 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, and on Wednesday, December 21, at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 9701 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD, from 10 to 11 a.m.; where the funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment George Washington cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kids Wish Network, Inc.; Attn: Development Department, 4060 Louis Ave., Holiday, FL 34691 or Paralyzed Veterans of America, Donation Processing Center, 7 Mill Brook Rd., Wilton, NH 03086.
PATRICK J. SHANKO (Age 61)
On Friday, December 16, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of the late Adam and Clare Shanko; brother of Marilou Greenwade, Karen Bennett, the late Roger, Michael, and Joseph Shanko; uncle of Christopher, Matthew and Michael Bennett and Jennifer Hottle. Also survived by sister-in-law, Maureen Shanko and other loving family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to Shapiro and Duncan Inc., (To benefit employee’s in time of need), 14620 Rothgeb Dr., Rockville, MD 20850.
VINCENT A. PEPPER
passed away on Friday, December 16, 2011. Vince was the founding partner of the prestigious communications law firm of Smith & Pepper, and its successor, Pepper & Corazzini. Representation by the firm included many major radio and television groups together with dominant cable organizations. Vince was counsel and business advisor to the Rounsaville Radio Stations, SCI Television (George Gillett), Busse TV, New World TV, Capstar, Turner Broadcasting Systems (Ted Turner), and Gray Television. Vince was the principal owner of radio stations in Kentucky and cable TV systems in Tennessee and Washington. He served President Ronald Reagan’s administration heading the FCC transition and also served as Senior Advisor on two international broadcasting treaties. He served as General Counsel to the National Association of Media Brokers from its inception in 1985 until March of 2007. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the NAMB in 2003. Vince was very active in the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) during the 1960's and 70's as coach for numerous boys and girls athletic teams for both St. Bernadette’s and St. Peter’s Elementary Schools. For many years he also served as lector at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Olney, Maryland. He was predeceased by his daughter, Suzanne J. Pepper. He is survived by his wife, Donna; his son, Vincent A. Pepper, Jr. and wife, Geanne; his son, Michael A. Pepper, and wife, Diane; his daughter Mary Anne Friedrich, and husband, Mark; his daughter, Terri Pepper Cameron and husband, Donald; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD on Thursday, December 22 at 10 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
ADEAN MURPHY “Dean” (Age 75)
Peacefully at home on Thursday, December 15, 2011, of Mc Lean, VA. Beloved wife of Steve Murphy and sister of Mary Mack. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service to be held at Plymouth, NC at a later date. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Caring, 950 North Glebe Road, Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22203 or www.capitalcaring.org.
PAUL FRANCIS CAIN
On December 15, 2011, loving husband, father, and grandfather Paul Francis Cain peacefully entered Heaven. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Joan Runion Cain, of Colesville, MD; his children Theresa Argandona (Andrew) of Alexandria, VA; Patricia Cain Pitkin (Douglas) of Washington, DC; and Paul (Christina) of Pasadena, MD; and three grandchildren Ayden, Brendan, and Megan. In addition, he leaves a brother, Joseph Cain (Margaret); a sister, Laura Green (Bob); and 13 nieces and nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his brothers, John J. Cain and Bernard L. Cain and his sister, Sr. Patricia Cain, MM.
Paul was born in Washington, DC and lived in the area his entire life. He graduated from Gonzaga College High School, and received an accounting degree from the Benjamin Franklin School of Accountancy, which later merged with The George Washington University. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955, at Ft. Campbell, KY. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 1958. After working for Millard T. Charlton and Associates for several years, he joined Henry M. Witt, Inc. until his semi-retirement in 1999.
Paul stayed active despite health battles over the past few years. He enjoyed traveling with his wife to most of the states east of the Rockies, watching sports, and visits with his family and friends. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Community in Silver Spring, the American Legion, and the Woodridge Club. His family and friends will greatly miss his humor, wisdom, and kindness.
Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Monday, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, December 20, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul’s name to the Maryknoll Sisters, P.O. Box 317, Maryknoll, NY, 10545-0317, or to the Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 A.C. Skinner Pkwy, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
MARY D. BRADY (Age 90) “Dorrie”
On Friday, December 16, 2011, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Harry G. Brady; mother of Catherine Brady McClave; grandmother of James Harrison and Mary Catherine McClave; sister of Francis E. Stueve. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, December 19, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Baptist de la Salle, 5706 Sargent Road, Chillum, MD, on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
MARIE ELENA McCARTHY (Age 89)
On Thursday, December 15, 2011 of Rockville, MD, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late John J. McCarthy; mother of John J., Thomas C., Eleanor M. and Patricia A. McCarthy; mother-in-law of Maureen McCarthy and Carolyn Steiert; grandmother of Thomas C. McCarthy, II; sister of the late Charles Ruggiero and Elena Kissell. Marie had a long, distinguished career as a teacher at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda, MD. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 20 at 10 a.m. Interment at Gate of Heaven cemetery.
YVONNE ROSE SODERSTRUM
On Sunday, November 27, 2011, of Laurel, MD. Beloved daughter of William O. and the late Yvonne S. Soderstrum; sister of Mary (Keith) Wood and William (Lauri) Soderstrum; aunt of Evan Wood and Amy and Jay Soderstrum. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, December 2, 2011, from 10 to 11 a.m. where funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
ANNE HOWARD PHALEN
On Monday, November 28, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Charles S. Phalen; mother of Catherine Ann Phalen, Charles Stephen Phalen, Jr., James Matthew Phalen and Dr. Anne Eubanks Phalen; grandmother of Erin Marissa, Aileen Marie and Catherine Anne Phalen, Liam Phalen Moser and Sophia Phalen Moser. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to S.O.M.E., 71 O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.
JOSEPH NICHOLAS WANCHECK CWO 3, U.S. ARMY (Ret.) (Age 91)
On Wednesday, November 9, 2011, of Takoma Park, MD. Beloved wife of Mary C. Wancheck and the late Norma H. Wancheck; father of John J. Wancheck; step-father of Robert F. Coffman and his wife, Rebecca; step-grandfather of Mark Coffman and Debra Smith; step-great-grandfather of Jacob, Sydney, Kaileen and Erica; brother of Dorothy Dudas and Ann Grefenstette. Relatives and friends may call at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 7720 Alaska Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20012 on Monday, December 5, 2011 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment at Arlington National cemetery on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 9 a.m. (Please assemble at the Administration Building by 8:30 a.m.) Memorial contributions may be made to Northminster Presbyterian Church.
GEORGE MATTHEW FITZPATRICK
On Sunday, November 27, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Lewisdale, MD. Beloved husband of the late Virginia Fitzpatrick; father of Michael Fitzpatrick, Thomas Fitzpatrick and Kathleen Fitzpatrick-Figueroa; grandfather of Alicia Hudock, Brendan, Cailin, Kevin, Dean and John Fitzpatrick, Elizabeth and Alexandra Figueroa; father-in-law of Laura Fitzpatrick, Theresa Fitzpatrick and Richard Figueroa. Relatives and friends may call at St. Patrick’s Church, 4101 Norbeck Road (at Muncaster Mill Road), Rockville, MD, on Saturday, December 3 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Brooke Grove Foundation, 18100 Slade School Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860.
VIOLA AGUGLIA
On Saturday, November 26, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved mother of Richard (Joyce) and Donald Aguglia; sister of Josephine Fratesi and Vincent Muzzi; grandmother of Angela, Jacqueline and Christopher Aguglia; and great-grandmother of Violet Aguglia. Relatives and friends may call at Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 South Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 from 12 to 1 p.m., with funeral service to follow. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Tennis Education Foundation, www.wtef.org.
RUTH LILLIAN WINDSOR (Age 98)
Of Easton, MD, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Walter H. Windsor; mother of Jeanette P. Schuder, Stephen J. Windsor and the late Michael B. Windsor; mother-in-law of Susette M. Windsor and the late Robert F. Schuder; grandmother to 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at Church of the Holy Trinity, 502 S. Morris St., Oxford, MD 21654 on Sunday, December 4 at 2 p.m., with a reception following in the church hall. Private inurnment at St. Anne’s cemetery, Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Mike Windsor Memorial, 3914 Centreville Rd. #300, Chantilly, VA 20151 info@mikewindsormemorial.com.
MARGARET E. WEAVER “Peg”
Died on the evening of Friday, November 25, 2011, at her home in Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Arell E. Weaver; mother of Kathy (Jim) Cannon, Kevin (Eleanor) Weaver, Rob (Lyn) Weaver, and Trish (Mike) Weaver; grandmother of Corey, Jenna, Bryan, Kelly, Beth, Keegan, Ryan, Jessie, Christy, and David; sister of Mary Igelsrud and the late Joe Egan. Also survived by loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030.
DORIS ANNE SCHACHTE
On Tuesday, November 8, 2011 of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved mother of Debbie Tolstoi, Kathi Clark, Tommy, Wayne, and Michael Schachte; sister of Joan Robinson of Philadelphia, PA. She is also survived by many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews, devoted friends and a son-in-law, BB. Memorial service will be held at St. Mary’s Church, 520 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD on Friday, December 2 at 1:30 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice. 1355 Piccard Dr., #100, Rockville, MD 20850.
