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DEBORAH ANN BASTEK
On Thursday, February 17, 2011, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved sister of Ronald L. Bastek; daughter of the late Edmond and Rita Bastek. Survived by many loving close friends, cousins and aunts. Service and interment will be held at a later date.
DANIEL GLENN LEAPLEY
On Thursday, February 17, 2011, passed away at his home in Silver Spring, MD after a long illness. Former owner of TrueValue Hardware on 17th Street NW. Beloved husband of Mari Leapley for 25 years; son of William T. Leapley and the late Bobbie Leapley; brother of Lori Leapley; nephew of Bill and Joan Bartlett. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, February 21 from 10 to 11 a.m.; where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Private interment Rock Creek cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the JSSA Hospice, 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville, MD 20852.
CAROLE JOYCE OAKES HOSEY
Died peacefully on Thursday, February 17, 2011 in Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Hosey, she was born and raised in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and lived abroad with her husband and children during his 26-year career with the CIA. She and her husband proudly served in the armed forces during World War II. For decades, she was a community organizer and advocate for the rights of the developmentally disabled. As a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she is survived by her children, Kristine, Matthew, Regina, Andrea and Stephen; niece, Carole; grandchildren, Holly-anne, Daniel, Stephen, Jennifer Meghan, Vanessa, Brian and Emily; and great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Christian, Aimee, and Ryan. She was predeceased by her sister, Marilyn. All are invited to a viewing on Monday, February 21 at 10 a.m., Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 2900 Olney Sandy-Spring Road, Olney, MD. Graveside service at Gate of Heaven cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Aspen Hill, MD to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Arc of Montgomery County at www.arcmontmd.org or by mail at 11600 Nebel Street, Rockville, MD, 20852-2554.
PETER SCALDAFERRI (Age 108)
On Wednesday, February 16, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Tanina Scaldaferri; father of Theresa (John) Fay, Ann (John) Shea, Rocco (Pearl) and Tony (Gwen) Scaldaferri. Also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 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 Monday, February 21 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
RAFAEL A. NIEVES (Age 94)
A World War II Veteran on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mirta Nieves; father of Olga (Lowell) Fisher of Dallas, TX, Iris (Joe) Nieves Campbell of Laurel, MD, Millie (Gary) Ramey of Burke, VA, Rafael “Ray” (Carolyn) of Huntingtown, MD, Jimmy (Debbie) of Herndon, VA, and Daniel (Judy) of Smithsburg, MD. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, February 20, 2011, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 South Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Monday, February 21, 2011 at 11 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Rafael Nieves Foundation For Children P.O. Box 2685 Laurel, MD 20709.
MARK DONAHUE SHEA (Age 60)
On Tuesday, February 15, 2011, of Milton, DE. Beloved husband of the late Alice Koehler-Shea; brother of Michael, Dorothy, Virginia, Bridget, Kevin and the late Frank Shea; stepfather of Shawn, Tracy and Nancy. Also survived by six grandchildren. He was a proud member of the Local Steamfitters Union 602. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, February 21 from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where a Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to National Rehabilitation Hospital Patient Care Assistance Fund, 102 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC. 20010, www.nrhrehab.org.
DONALD ALOYSIUS VIRTUE
On Tuesday, February 15, 2011 of Rockville, MD; beloved husband of the late Jacqueline J. Virtue; father of Matthew D. and Christine M. Virtue; grandfather of Bryson P. Virtue-Bourg. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside service and interment George Washington cemetery on Saturday, February 19, at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Fisher House Foundation, 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850.
BOBBY WAYNE MOORE “Archie”
On Tuesday, February 15, 2011, of Takoma Park, MD. Beloved husband of the late June Sue Moore; father of Gary Wayne and Donna Gail Moore; brother of Nellie Tennant and Worley Moore. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, adopted children and loving friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., where prayers will be held at 8 p.m. Graveside service on Saturday, February 18, at 11:30 a.m. at George Washington cemetery, 9500 Riggs Road, Adelphi, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675-8517
GEORGE F. VUCCI
On Monday, February 14, 2011, of Bluemont, VA. Beloved husband of Anna Maria Vucci for 55 years; father of Robert A. Vucci (Iwona), and Gina M. Patton (Burt). Also survived by 16 beautiful grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, February 16, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave and Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030.
ROBERT A. GATES (Age 82)
On Monday, February 14, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Delores E. Gates; father of Linda Mebane; grandfather of Tobie and Heather Mebane; brother of Margaret Rathbone, Jo Drury and Mary Ruggeri. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, February 18, 2011 from, 12 to 1 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment George Washington cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
UMBERTO P. CROVATO “Joe”
On Monday, February 14, 2011 of Severna Park, MD and formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Virginia A. Crovato; father of Christine A. (Jim) Nehman, Michael A. Crovato and Diane M. (Jim) Jeffries; grandfather of Gregory, Bryan, Maria, Ryan, and Sarah. Also survived by four great-grandchildren and one brother. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Boulevard East, Silver Spring, MD on Thursday, February 17, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
ALFRED IGNATIUS SCILEPPI (Age 73)
On Sunday, February 13, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Lynda Scileppi; father of Laura Mudrich, Laura Raimund and Patrick Scileppi. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection Church, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD 20866, on Friday, February 18, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
WILLIAM FRANCIS REEVE - Commander, USN (Ret.)
On Sunday, February 13, 2011 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Victoria Watson Reeve; father of Angela T. (Joseph) Tassallo, Sheila A. Reeve and Kenneth M. (Linda) Reeve; grandfather of Michelle L. Reeve, Joseph W. Tassallo and Victoria H. Tassallo. 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. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, February 19 at 10 a.m. Interment Arlington National cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ARC of Montgomery County Residential Services with preference to Washington Grove Lane Group Home, 11600 Nebel Street, Rockville, MD 20852 or mass cards.
IRA JAMES HUTCHISON
On Saturday, February 12, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Patricia Hutchison; father of J. Scott Hutchison, Kandl L. Robinson, Kerri L. Hall, Angela D. Hutchison and the late Rhonda C. Hutchison and Michelle L. Hutchison; grandfather of Jordan, Jared, Morgan, Jacob, Christian, Noah, Lauren, and Lindsey. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Friday, February 18, from 10 to 11 a.m.; where the funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
MARY S. OLKOWSKI (Age 101)
On Saturday, February 12, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Frank Olkowski; aunt of William (Anita) Smith and the late Patricia Fournier and Skip Smith; great-aunt of Gail Baker, Kevin Smith, Karen Smith, Eric Fournier, Jane Archambault, Judith Dexter, Karen Smith, and Pam Smith; sister-in-law of Irene Taylor and Bertha Utter. Also survived by her beloved friends Sidonie “Pat” Olengue, Jane Acqueye, Edith Njofri and many other relatives. 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. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave., and Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, February 16, at 10 a.m.
CTAC. SHERRY T. COWEN, JR., USN (Ret.) "Bud”
On Friday, February 11, 2011, of Olney, MD. Beloved husband of the late Concetta M. Cowen; father of Sherry T. Cowen III (Frances), and Mary M. Iacono (Vince); grandfather of Jennifer Merzon, Sherry Cowen IV, Michael Cowen, Concetta Frank, Rebecca Buchholz, and Antonina Hobbs. Also survived by nine great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Tuesday, February 15, at 11 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
