GERALYN ANN TRISS
On Wednesday, January 6, 2010, of Washington, DC, formerly of New Orleans, LA. Beloved wife of the late Lewis Wallace and Lawrence Joseph Triss, Jr.; mother of R. Coffey-Brown, Geralyn C. Triss (Neco) and Edward T. Bishop; sister of Joseph A. White, III, Maria Patrice Harris, Sheree White and Sundiata White. Also survived by seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a host of loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends may call at St. Martin of Tours, 1908 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 20002 on Saturday, January 16, 2010 from 10 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Martin of Tours Church at the above address.
JOHN JOSEPH “JACK” SPRINKLE, SR.
On Wednesday, April 01, 2009, John Joseph “Jack” Sprinkle, Sr., of Clermont, FL, formerly of Rockville, MD. Beloved father of John J. “Jack” (Nancy) Sprinkle, Jr., Janet M. (Gary) Johnson, Michael W. (Lynn) Sprinkle and the late Robert M. Sprinkle;. Also survived by Lois A. Sprinkle and 7 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Sunday, 2-4 p.m. and Monday, April 6, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Montgomery County Unit, 11331 Amherst Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20902
DANIEL WILFORD ROYAL (Age 73)
On Tuesday, January 5, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA. Beloved husband of the late Mary Eleanor Royal; devoted father of Stephanie L. (Maurice) Royal, Esq. and Stacey Y. (Chris) Royal, M.D.; loving grandfather of Maurice Royal Zigler, Madison Royal Davis and MacKenzie Royal Davis; brother of Alfred M. (Alice) Royal. Also survived by a host of extended family, including nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, January 9, 2010, 12 to 1 p.m. where service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment private.
DANIEL WILLIAM DEMBROW (Age 89)
On Tuesday, January 5, 2010 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Catherine Louise Dembrow; father of Dana, Dale, Donald, David, and Daren Dembrow; brother of Leon Dembrow. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, January 7, 2010, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where service will be held on Friday, January 8, 2010 at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Colesville Meals On Wheels, 13100 Andrew Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20904.
HELEN MARIE WILGOT METZLER (Age 93)
On Monday, January 4, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. A Career Civil Service Worker for the U.S. Government Social Security Administration and The Department of Health and Human Services. Beloved wife of the late Franklin Metzler, Jr.; mother of Darryl Metzler. Graveside service and interment, Norbeck Memorial Park, Batchellors Forest Road and Georgia Avenue, Olney, MD 20832, on Thursday, January 7 at 2 p.m.
JAMES WALTER FORD, JR.
On Monday, January 4, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Dorothy M. Ford; father of James W. (Suzanne) Ford III, Kenneth W. Ford, and David A. (Lisa) Ford. Also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 818 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 2 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.
JOSEPH WALTER ROLAND “Buddy”
On Sunday, January 3, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice S. Roland; father of Joseph J. Roland, II; grandfather of Nicole, Stephanie and Joey Roland; brother of Betty Jane Roland. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Thursday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., where service will be held Friday, January 8 at 11 a.m. Interment Rock Creek cemetery.
MICHAEL EVERETT DALE
On Sunday, January 3, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Bridget F. Dale; father of Paul Michael Dale, James Patrick Dale, Donna Marie Khiel, Steven Phillip Dale and the late Frances Anne Parr; brother of Vivian Lucas, Paul Dale and Kathy Ennis. Also survived by eight grandchildren. 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. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Boulevard East, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, January 8 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
ELLEN B. GRIFFIN
On Saturday, January 2, 2010, of Kensington, MD. Beloved mother of Ruth Prindle and John D. Lehman; grandmother of Nora and Emma Prindle; sister of Ruth Horst, Nelson, Henry and Joe Brunk. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Congregational Church, 9525 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 1 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030.
DONALD RAY GOCHNOUR
On Saturday, January 2, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Ruth Gochnour; father of Donna (Keith) Riley, Gregg (Lynne) Gochnour and Mark (Holly) Gochnour; grandfather of Ryan Riley, Katie, Daniel and Anne Gochnour; and Amy, Emily and Kevin Gochnour. Relatives and friends may call at Woodside United Methodist Church, 8900 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, January 7, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., where funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Interment Everett cemetery, Everett, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Woodside United Methodist Memorial Fund, in memory of Donald Gochnour.
IRENE DAISY WILLOUGHBY
On Friday, January 1, 2010, of Takoma Park, MD. Beloved mother of Gary C. Verest, Lisa Potter and Chris M. Willoughby; grandmother of Jessica Verest. Family and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home (Valet Parking), 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Wednesday January 6, 7 to 9 p.m. Interment Private. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
SYLVIA COTRONA CUNNINGHAM
On Friday, January 1, 2010, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Edward M. Cunningham; mother of Steven E. Cunningham and Robert G. Cunningham; grandmother of Benjamin Cunningham, Anthony Cunningham, Daniel Rodriguez, Sophia Rodriguez. Also survived by one brother, Virgil Cotrona. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, January 6, from 10 to 11 a.m., where the funeral service will held at 11 a.m. Interment at Maryland Veteran’’s cemetery in Cheltenham. Memorial contributions may be made to Girl Scouts of the USA Fund Development, P.O. Box 19611A, Newark, NJ 07195-0611.
JOSEPHINE FAVALI
On Thursday, December 31, 2009, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved wife of Raymond Favali; loving mother of Geoffrey, Louis and Flavia Favali; cherished grandmother of Tony, Joey, Alicia, Joshua, Veronica, David, Caleb and Felipe Favali. Also survived by four great-grandchildren. Memorial service at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, January 2 at 3 p.m. Interment private.
DORIS RAE CROSS
On Thursday, December 31, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Denver T. Cross; mother of Terry (Mike) Cotone and Gary (Vivian) Cross. Also survived by six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Graveside service and interment at Parklawn Memorial Park, 12800 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD on Monday, January 4, at 1 p.m.
HELEN FREEMAN GULLIFORD
On Wednesday, December 30, 2009, of Hyattsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Jay A. Guilliford, Sr.; mother of Lesley Gulliford Turnbull and Jay A. Gulliford, Jr.; grandmother of Stephen, Adam, Anna, Jared and Ben Gulliford. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, January 4 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm with Funeral Service at 1:00 pm. Interment George Washington cemetery, Adelphi, MD.
LINDA C. WILLIAMS
On Wednesday, December 30, 2009 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Col. Paul E. Williams; mother of Paulette Fields, Kathy Lukasewicz, Janet Delvy, James and Gail Williams. Also survived by seven grandchildren and five 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 on Monday, January 4 from 12 to 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD with Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 p.m. (reception to follow). Interment Arlington National cemetery on Wednesday, January 20 at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road, N.E., Washington, DC 20017.
CECILIA TANZI
On Wednesday, December 30, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Luigi V. Tanzi; mother of Anthony (Deborah) and Dina Tanzi; grandmother of Brian (Jennifer) and Scott Tanzi; great-grandmother of Connor and Landon. Also survived by Vito Campanile and Romana Del Re. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20853, on Saturday, January 2, at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice, 11800 Tech Road, Suite 240, Silver Spring, MD 20904 or Shrine of St. Jude Church at the above address.
ERIC LEON HARRIS
Suddenly, on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 of Rockville, MD. Beloved brother of Carrolle Harris-Smalls, Charles Harris, Sr., Shauna Harris and Albert Harris; son of the late Patsy Ruth and Albert Leon Harris, III; uncle of Shamon and Sharee Smalls, Charles Harris, Jr., Spencer Harris, Ashley and Caitlyn Smalls; nephew of Dillard Mays, Sr. Also survived by numerous cousins and extended family. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, January 7 from 10 to 11 a.m., where service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.
