ALAN JOHN VINCENT
On Monday, October 12, 2009, of Takoma Park, MD. Beloved husband of Paula E. Vincent; father of Deirdre Carson and Colin Vincent; father-in-law of Edward Aboagye; grandfather of Rudy, Tristan, Simone, Nyomi and Alexis; brother of Lee Vincent. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Thursday, October 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service and Interment will be held in Michigan.
EILEEN THERESA BASAMAN, (age 54)
On Monday, October 12, 2009, of Laurel, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Helen and Joseph Basaman; sister of Kathleen (Jim) Veach, Margaret (Bill) Gasper, Patricia, Joseph, Jr. (Debbie), Colleen, Mike and the late Daniel Basaman; aunt of Sean and Louise Basaman, B.J., Jim, Tommy and Peggy Gasper; cousin of Anne (Hugh) Faust. 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. Mary of the Mills, 114 St. Mary’s Place, Laurel, MD, on Saturday, October 17, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, National Capital Area Chapter, 5845 Richmond Highway, Suite 800, Alexandria, VA 22303.
WALTER RICHARD BOEHNER, JR.
Walter passed away on Monday, October 12, 2009. He was born on March 28, 1951 in Boston and grew up in Oakview with his paretns, Walter and Marie and sister, Betsy. He attended St. Camillus grade school, graduated from Gonzaga College High School in 1968, and completed his BA at GWU in 1973, where he met his wife of 27 years, Nina. He worked in the messenger-delivery industry, retiring in 2007. His knowledge of DC area agencies, businesses and addresses was encyclopedic. Walter loved riding his motorcycle, his cats, music, art, and bonsai trees. He was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and great friend to many and will be dearly missed. Family and friends will gather for a memorial service to honor his life at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. W., Silver Spring, MD 20901. Memorial contributions can be made to to Savethefrogs. com (dedicated to amphibian conservation).
ELIZABETH EVANS RYAN “Betty”
On Sunday, October 11, 2009, of Germantown, MD. Beloved wife of the late Edward Francis “Ned” Ryan, Jr.; devoted mother of Mary Ryan Wessling, the late Edward “Ned” Ryan III, Patricia Ryan (Joseph) Garcia, Daniel J. Ryan, Terrence P. (Susan) Ryan and Elizabeth Ryan (David) Bowles; mother-in-law of Sheila Ryan and Doug Schmidt; grandmother of June, Ryan, Kate, Maggie, Joey, Dillon, Erin, Caileen and Devin; great-grandmother of Ryan, Colin, Madison and Meghan. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends. 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 St. Peter’’s Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD on Friday, October 16, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends Nursing Home, 17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD 20860.
GEORGE WILLIAM KERNS
On Saturday, October 10, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy E. Kerns; father of Elaine Keith, Ronald (Susan) Kerns and Robert Kerns; grandfather of Karen Tech, Debbie Burruel, Jackie Sigoloff, Sean Keith, Kevin Kerns and Patrick Kerns; great-grandfather of James, Neil, Michael, Joshua, Nathan, Aubrey, Timber, William, Jake and Caroline. Served in the U.S. Army during WWII and retired from the Bethesda Naval Hospital after over 35 years service. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (valet parking), Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service at Hughes United Methodist Church, 10700 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD, on Thursday, October 15, at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.
DOROTHY L. KENNEDY
On Saturday, October 10, 2009, of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of the late John D. Kennedy; mother of John D. and Karen R. Kennedy and the late William R. Kennedy; grandmother of John, Jared and Ashly Kennedy and Kim Crisman. Also survived by four great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held privately. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation-Metropolitan Washington Chapter, 2011 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, 6 Floor, Washington, DC 20006.
PAUL R. BUSTIN
On Thursday, October 8, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Patricia A. Bustin, for 59 years; father of Michael (Liz) Bustin, M.D., Linda Chaney, Mark (Laura) Bustin, and Carol (Dwane) Frank-Clark; grandfather of Angelina, Brian, Nikki, Devin, Kristina, and Dillon; great-grandfather of Amanda and Haley; brother of Thelma Barkman and Deirdre Lubniewski; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (valet parking), Tuesday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, October 14, at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National cemetery on Thursday, October 29, at 10 a.m. (Assemble at administration building at 9:30 a.m.) In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallen Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902.
MARIE JOSEPHINE WALSH (nee Casey)
On Wednesday, September 30, 2009, of Rockville, MD, formerly of Brooklyn, NY and Phillipsburg, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Emmett Walsh, Sr.; mother of Dr. Thomas E. Walsh, Jr. (Barbara Brownridge). Also survived by adopted son, Peter Carter and other loving 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. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD 20896, on Monday, October 5, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Rockville Nursing Home, 301 Adclare Rd, Rockville, MD 20850 or to the Holy Cross Church.
DOUGLAS ALFONSO HAYES
On Wednesday, September 30, 2009, of Adelphi, MD. Beloved husband of Carolyn Hayes; father of Oscar V. Pleasant, Jr., Tonya Pleasant, Douglas Scot Hayes and Desmond A. Hayes; grandfather of Anthony L. Jackson, Jr., Amara-Niani Jackson, Destiny Boone, and Taylor A. Hayes. Also survived by two brothers and two sisters. Relatives and friends may call at First United Methodist Church, 6201 Belcrest Road, Hyattsville, MD on Tuesday, October 6 from 10 to 11 a.m., where funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment Maryland Veterans’ cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.
FRISBEY GILBERT HARMAN
On Wednesday, September 30, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved son of the late Arthur and Kathryn Harman; brother of Arthur Jr. and Jane Harman. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Memorial service at National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016 on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 11 a.m. Interment Lorraine Park cemetery, Baltimore, MD on Wednesday, October 7 at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society, Montgomery County Unit, 11331 Amherst Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20902.
MARGARET R. PFANSTIEHL
On Monday, September 28, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Cody Pfanstiehl; mother of Justin Rockwell; grandmother of Jennifer, Lauren, and Megan; step-mother of Carla Knepper, Julie Hamre and Eliot Pfanstiehl; step-grandmother of Carl, Erik, Julia, Mark, Mary and Bruce. Committal prayers at Gate of Heaven cemetery Chapel, 13801 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 2 p.m. (please assemble at cemetery office at 1:45 p.m.) Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Metropolitan Washington Ear, 12061 Tech Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
LILLIAN JOSEPHINE SANDS “Jo”
On Monday, September 28, 2009, of Wheaton, MD. Beloved wife of the late Doyle G. Sands; mother of Carolyn Schwartz and William L. Sands; grandmother of Ray, Evan, Tammi, Billy and Timmy; sister of C.W. Nolen. Also survived by three great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, October 21 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Graveside service and interment Arlington National cemetery, Arlington, VA on Thursday, October 22 at 10 a.m. (Please gather at the Administration Building by 9:30 a.m.) .
MARIA A. FIELDS
On Monday, September 28, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Fields; mother of Robert T. Fields and Paul J. Fields; grandmother of Angela K. Fields. Also survived by 4 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, October 5, at 10:00 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
ROSEMARIE SCALCO
On Sunday, September 27, 2009 of Adelphi, MD. Beloved wife of Rito S. Scalco; mother of S. Richard Scalco and Rita M. Bradley. Also survived by grandchildren. 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 Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Rd., Rockville, MD on Thursday, October 1 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area, 11240 Waples Mill Rd., Suite 402, Fairfax, VA 22030.
ANNE THERESA CAHILL
On Sunday, September 27, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved mother of Susan, Johnny, Brian, Patrick, Michael and the late Rick Cahill; grandmother of Brooke Cahill, Brian and Brendan Cahill, Casey and Erin Cahill; sister of George Egan. Also survived by a daughter-in-law, Bobbi Cahill; other loving family and friends. 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. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD on Monday, October 5, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
MARTHA RILEY SHUBIN (Age 89)
On Saturday, September 26, 2009, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved wife of the late Steven F. Shubin; mother of Gregory R. and Deborah A. Shubin; grandmother of Corinne and Emily Shubin; mother-in-law of Jane S. Shubin. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
DORIS M. GASSERT
On Saturday, September 26, 2009, of Kensington, MD. Beloved mother of Lynn Gassert, Cindy Gagnon, Pam Denion and the late Terry Gassert. Also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Memorial service at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Saturday, October 3 at 1 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Maryland Affiliate, 200 E. Joppa Road, Suite 407, Towson, MD 21287 or Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
