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RALPH A. ALUISE (Age 88)
Ralph served in the Army Air Corp in WW II. He was a pioneer of television, having served three major networks in NYC as a TV Engineer beginning in the 1950's. Died on Monday, May 20, 2013 in his residence of Kensington, MD, formerly of Hackensack, NJ. Survived by his beloved wife Regina “Jean” Aluise, his sweetheart for 63 years; loving father of Gary R. (Lia Xhilone) and Timothy J. Aluise (Amy Friend); proud grandfather of Cathy Aluise-Kershaw (Geoff), Theresa, Dylan, and Jordan Aluise; and recently celebrated the birth of his great-grandson, Frederick Kershaw. He was predeceased by his siblings, Marie, Viola, Carmen and Edna. 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. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave. and Cable Dr., Kensington, MD on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in Ralph’s memory may be made to National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., 1501 N.W. 9th Ave., Bob Hope Rd., Miami, FL 33136-1494.
Irene Mary Raza (age 90)
On Thursday, May 16, 2013, of Rockville, MD. Beloved mother of Tony Raza, Ray Raza and Mark Raza (Laura); grandmother of Anthony Raza, Jamie Raza (Christine) and Joseph Raza; great-grandmother of Josie Raza, Toby Raza, Zoe Raza and Abby Raza. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD, on Tuesday, May 28 at 11 a.m. Interment Private. Memorial contributions may be made to S.O.M.E. 71-O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.
WILLIAM JOHN KELLINGER
On Saturday, May 18, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Kathleen K. Kellinger; father of Linda Romiti (Lorenzo), Michael Kellinger (Toni), Kathy Phiel (Randy), Patrick Kellinger (Denise), Joseph Kellinger (Cindy) and Marybeth Maroulis (George); brother of Margaret Fitzgerald, Veronica Sauvain and the late Billie Kellinger. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, Sarah, Tess, Amy, Matthew, Andrew, Keith, Shaun, Evan, Timmy, Nicholas, Kate, Kelly, Jessica, Scott, Connor, Ryan, Tyler and Billy; and six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Gonzaga College High School, 19 Eye St., N.W., Washington, DC 20001.
HERBERT J. HARRIS
On Saturday, May 18, 2013, Herbert J. Harris, age 89, of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Buffalo, NY. Born May 20, 1923 in Rochester, NY. Husband of the late Mary Frances (Fran); father of Ann Lister (Mark), Patricia Kern (Dabney), James W. Harris (Karen), Steve Harris (Shaun), and the late Edward M. Harris; grandfather of Megan and Kevin (Genevieve) Lister; James and Jennifer Harris; Jack and Liz Kern; and Timothy and Ashley Harris. He was a combat veteran having served in WWII as a forward observer for Field Artillery. He graduated from the University of Alabama, class of 1950 with a Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering; with a Certificate in Business Administration in 1958. He worked as an Industrial Engineer for several companies in the Buffalo area and he was the lead engineer in developing the first refueling hose of jet aircraft in 1954 at Hewitt Robbins Inc. He worked for several civilian government agencies in the Washington area and started the first Industrial Engineering organization at the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. He was also the Chief Industrial Engineer for the Department of Agriculture. He was President of Niagara Frontier Chapter, Buffalo, NY, and President of the Washington Chapter of Industrial Engineers. He enjoyed playing sports: Four wall handball, tennis, and was an avid golfer and bridge player. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
JOSEPH THOMAS WENSUS (Age 65)
On Thursday, May 16, 2013 of Columbia, MD. Beloved husband of Barbara Wensus; father of Joseph (Elizabeth) Wensus, Brian Wensus and Tracey (Kevin) Bruening; grandfather of Jack Wensus and Elizabeth Bruening. 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), Monday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church-Fulton, 8300 Old Columbia Road, Fulton, MD, Tuesday, May 21 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
RICK HART
On Sunday, May 12, 2013, of Poolesville, MD. Beloved husband of Kathy Hart; father of Jessica (Shawn) Cissel, Kelly (Kenny) Blinkhorn and RJ Hart; grandfather of Bethany, Sophia, Kole, and Kenley; son of Mary Jane and the late Richard K. Hart, Jr.; brother of Ellen (Henry) Kumm and Theresa (Clyde) Stouffer. Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD on Friday, May 31, 2013 at 4 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Inn at NIH, 7 West Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814.
JOSEPH JOHN THOMAS “Jack”
Jack Thomas of Silver Spring, MD passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of 65 years to Jane Brownley Thomas; devoted father of the late Ed (Donna) Thomas and Alan (Laura) Thomas; grandfather of Christy (David) Handzo, Michael (Lillian), Patricia, Katherine, John and David; great-grandfather of Adam Handzo. A private family service will be held at Parklawn Memorial Park, Rockville, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice .
GLADYS RUTH HEALEY (Age 95)
On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, of College Park, MD, passed away peacefully in her home. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Healey; mother of Mary Jo McNulty, Sheila B. Healey, and Edward J. (Angela) Healey; grandmother of Maureen E. (Andrew) Stephens, Shawn (Julie) and Brian E. (Traci) Walter and Edward J. Healey III; mother-in-law of the late Donald V. McNulty. Also survived by 13 great-grandchildren. 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. and at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20902 on Monday, May 20, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
AIDA JOSEPH SMITH
01/09/1926 ~ 05/10/2013
Born in the West Indies, raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Moved to Washington, DC in late 1950s where she met and married
husband, Garland Smith, who predeceased her in 1996. She worked for the American Cancer Society in the 1970s followed by Arrow General, a federal contractor in the 1980s. She is survived by son Nelson Sanders (Cecelia), daughters Maria Victoria (Ramon), Margaret West (Geoffrey) and niece (raised as daughter) Josefina Joseph; brother James Joseph; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, close friends, and extended family. Predeceased by brothers Robert Josephson and Carlos Joseph. Viewing and services to be held at Collins Funeral Home, Silver Spring, Maryland, Thursday, May 16 commencing at 10 a.m.
ROBERT L.M. DONALS
On Monday, May 13, 2013, of Beltsville, MD. Beloved husband of Mary Pat Donals; father of Chris Donals. Also survived by his parents, one sister and four brothers. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, May 17, from 10 to 11 a.m., where the funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment private.
DONALD EDWARD WATKINS
On Saturday, April 27, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Ruth Watkins; father of Debbie (John) Murray, Diana (Pat) McMahan and Donald (Lan) Watkins, Jr.; grandfather of Ryan, Chris, Matt, Dan, Nick and Kendall. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; where the Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 2, at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60611 or Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850
ROBERT JOSEPH KRESS
On Friday, April 26, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Wilma Kress; father of Tony (Donna) Kress, Phil (Dodi) Kress, Kathy (Mike) Dierks, Kris (Bruce) Murphy; grandfather of Jes, Sean, Jessica, Brandon, Jordan, Ken, Teresa, Madison and Becky; brother of Tom, John, Rose Anne and Dorothea and the late Chuck and Mary Lou. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, May 3, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, 9110 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877.
JAMES CLAYTON HARMON, SR.
On Saturday, April 27, 2013, of Germantown, MD. Beloved husband of the late Beverly A. Harmon; father of James Clayton Harmon, Jr., Kimberly A. Statham, and Karla G. Webber. Also survived by his loving grandchildren; Ariana, Jordan, Michael, Paul, Shannon, and the late Lauren. Relatives and friends may call at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 608 North Horners Lane, Rockville, MD, on Thursday, May 2, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., with funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Macedonia Baptist Church (Youth Ministry), 5119 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816.
PAULINE BLANCHE POTTER “Bootie”
On Saturday, April 27, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved mother of Kathleen M. Hayden-Turner, Arlene N. Poch, Brenda L. Mazariegos and Raymond K. Potter; sister of Pete and Phil Springirth. Also survived by 12 grandchildren; 19 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), Tuesday, 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 1, at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
NORMA M. NESTLER
On Monday, April 22, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Hans W. Nestler; mother of Caroline Jeanine Harrison and the late Darlene Ann Kraft; grandmother of Glen Huston of Maryland, Kathryn Cavell of Maryland, Anne Dennett of New York, James Keene of Texas, John Keene of Maryland, Jeffrey Keene of California and Joseph Keene of Colorado; sister of the late William Turner and Florence Stephens. Also survived by 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Services and Interment were private.
