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ELLEN O’CONNELL “Nellie”
On Tuesday, February 12, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Thomas A. O’Connell; mother of Dennis and Ed O’Connell and Peggy Laferty; mother-in-law of Steve Laferty; grandmother of Ted and Claire O’Connell; sister of Joan McAuliffe, Peggy Flynn, Sonny Boyle and the late Mary Fitzgerald, Patrick Boyle, and Bartholomew Boyle. 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 will be celebrated at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, February 16, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to S.M.A. Lay Missionaries, 256 Manor Circle, Takoma Park, MD 20912.
WALTER F. DOOLEY, JR.
On Friday, February 8, 2013 of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Patricia M. Dooley; father of Michael F. (Elizabeth) Dooley, Barbara (Michael) McCabe, Brian and Kathleen Dooley. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 on Friday, February 15, from 3 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 to 11 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jane Frances de Chantal CYO Sports Program.
EILEEN FRANCES BALLENGER (Age 73)
On Tuesday, February 12, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD after a long illness surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of 52 years to Phillip Ballenger; loving mother of Karen Murphy (Kevin), Kevin Ballenger (Judy), Keith Ballenger (Theresa), Kelly Harrington (Rich), Kathy Yarrish (Tom) and Kristen Kurtz (Mark); grandmother of Matt, Joe, Tim (Kelly), Julie, Jennifer, Lauren, Brooke, Maribeth, Nicole, Ross, Katie, Brianna and Mark, Jr.; sister of Margaret Forsythe. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, February 15 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
Dennis R. Payne
On Tuesday February 12, 2013 of Berwyn Heights, MD. Beloved husband of Mindy Abrams-Payne; father of Allison and Carly Payne. Brother of Richard Lee (Karen) Payne and Philip Steven (Melanie) Payne. Also survived by his nephew Kevin Payne. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to UMMS Shock Trauma Center Foundation, 110 South Paca Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
MAURICE LEON VEKEMAN (Age 82)
On Sunday, February 10, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Mary Lane Vekeman; father of Monica Lane Grant, Mary Lynn Scanlon and Scott Vekeman; grandfather of Michael, Stephen, Brendan, Matthew, Morgan, Andrew, Caroline and Mary Pat; great-grandfather of Luke; brother of Lucille Myers and the late Betty Cogan; longtime and devoted companion of Dora Gavilan. Funeral services private. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
CAROLYN JEAN DYSON VAUGHAN
On Friday, February 8, 2013, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of Edward Vaughan; mother of Holly Danielle Vaughan; daughter of Melvin and Joan Dyson; daughter-in-law of Randy and Laura Vaughan; sister of Michael (Lisa), Brian, and Craig (Casey) Dyson; sister-in-law of Julia Smith and Diane (Dave) Ball. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Friday, February 15, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to University of MD Medical System Foundation, 110 South Paca Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Please designate: Lung Transplant Surgery Fund.
Gordon Townsend
On Thursday, February 7, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved partner of Trina Bruce; father of Greg Townsend (Pam Bell) and Heather Donnell (Ron), grandfather of the late Kirstin Townsend. Also survived by close family friend Esther Schenker. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday, February 12, from 12 to 1 p.m.; where the Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment Fort Lincoln cemetery.
Warren Harry Hayes, M.D.
On Wednesday, February 06, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Claire S. Hayes, of 64 years; father of Michael (Maria) Hayes, Susan (Charles) Crawford, Daniel Hayes, Teresa (William) Babetski and Karen (Christopher) Fogleman. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, on Tusday, February 12, 10:00 am – 11:00 am where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Doctors Without Borders, 333 7th Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001; Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 or Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD 20866.
JEAN G. WEEKS
On Tuesday, January 29, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William H. Weeks; mother of Mary Ellen Tolcin; grandmother of Amy Tolcin. She was a graduate of the College of William and Mary, a life-time member of Woodside United Methodist Church and a long-time member of the Silver Spring Garden Club. Relatives and friends may call at Woodside United Methodist Church, 8900 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, on Monday, February 4, 2013 from 9:30 to 10 a.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. Interment Blandford cemetery, Petersburg, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodside United Methodist Church.
JOHN MONROE FIRMIN (Age 100)
Peacefully departed this life on January 27, 2013. Beloved husband of Jean L. Firmin who passed away in June 2012. Father to John (Jack) Firmin of Greenbelt, MD, Joan Garcia (Arnald) of McCormick, SC, James Firmin (Linda) of Moss Point, MS, and Jeffrey Firmin (Frances) of Albany, NY. Grandad to 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. John graduated from McKinley Tech High School in 1931, where he was a long distance runner. He graduated in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland in 1936, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Alpha fraternity. He served in the Army in 1936/37. He worked in the building construction and estimating field in the Washington D.C. area for 37 years. Notably, he worked on the building of the Pentagon and National Gallery of Art, and many private office buildings. He was active in the community as president of two different public school PTA’s. He attended Petworth, Northwest Washington, Bethany, and Montgomery Hills Baptist Churches. He was very active in those churches, and held a number of significant positions in the Church laity including Secretary and Treasurer of the D.C. Baptist Foundation where he was a member for 50 years, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Baptist Home from 1962-1992 including President for 8 years, and President of the DC Baptist Convention 1959-60. He was deeply involved in the establishment and construction of Thomas House Baptist Home on Thomas Circle and instrumental in the formation and construction of Bethany Baptist Church at 14th and Colorado Sts. He met his beloved wife Jean in the youth group at Petworth Church, and they were married
for 75 years, and lived in a house in Takoma Park, MD for 71 years. As a devoted Christian, all his life he tended to and assisted people who needed comfort and help. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held at Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, 9727 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 on Saturday, February 2, at 2 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Montgomery Hills Baptist Church.
RICHARD R. CROWLEY
On Tuesday, January 29, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Florence Crowley; brother-in-law of Ella F. (Clarence S.) Smart. Also survived by 10 nieces, nephews and their families. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, February 4, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment private at Gate of Heaven cemetery.
MAXINE E. PARIS STRIETER
On Saturday, January 26, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Carl S. Paris and Louis S. Strieter; mother of William Paris, Janine Paris, Carol Paris, Christopher Paris, Mary Pat Paris, and the late Michael Paris; stepmother of Stephen Strieter, Jerome Strieter, Barbara Vance, James Strieter, and Theresa Potts. Also survived by 22 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. 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 Church of the Resurrection at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, February 2, at 11 a.m. Interment Private. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice .
STEPHAN FRANCIS MILLER
On Sunday, January 20, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Suzanne Jane Miller; father of Nicholas, Jenesse (Dylan O’Farrell) and Christina Miller (Shawn Wood); grandfather of Juilet and Lila Wood, Finnbar and Suzanne O’Farrell; brother of Patricia Ross, Kevin and Brian Miller. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, February 17, 2 to 4 p.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Connection, Food & Friends, or American Cancer Society .
ELEANOR BARBARA DUNNING JOHNS METZGER (Age 105)
On Sunday, January 27, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Robert Metzger of Minnesota; loving mother of Michael Johns and wife Kathleen; grandmother of Elizabeth Johns (Brian Moran), Mary Johns (Eric Beam) and Philip Johns. Also survived by cousins in Maryland, Minnesota and California. A family service and burial will be held in Minnesota.
DEBORA SUE SHANHOLTZ
On Wednesday, January 23, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved mother of Collin Shanholtz; daughter of the late Veronica and Godfry Shanholtz; cousin of Betty Ringler, Robert, MIke, Jannette, Tamee, Rick, Sarah, Michael and James Angelo; honorary daughter of Virginia Verzi; aunt of Austin and Caiden Angelo. Memorial service at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Autism Society Montgomery County, 4125 Queen Mary Drive, Olney, MD 20832.
STEPHEN ANTHONY GANASSA
On Friday, January 25, 2013, of Laytonsville, MD. Beloved husband of Elaine Ganassa; father of Nicolette Ganassa; son of Vera and the late Antonio Ganassa; brother of Michael, Frank, Rina and Linda. Also survived by four nieces and two nephews. He will be missed by all the hearts he has touched. He has changed so many lives without asking for anything in return. Never one to complain, he was always the silent strength and reason of the family. 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. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 9240 Damascus Road, Damascus, MD, on Wednesday, January 30, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Casey House, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
