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Mary Elizabeth Glotzback (age 78)
On Wednesday, December 26, 2012, of Kensington, MD. Beloved aunt of Douglas Glotzbach (Juanell), Christopher Glotzbach and Maureen Boling (Phil). Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, December 31, 12 to 1 p.m. with Funeral Service at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
EILEEN THERESA ZBIGNEWICH (nee MURPHY)
On Monday, December 24, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Adam Stanley Zbignewich; mother of Margaret Zbignewich, Mary T. Hager, Ann Marie Jeffries and Daniel Zbignewich. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, on Saturday, December 29, from 10 to 11 a.m., where the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Ste.100, Rockville, MD 20850.
BABE ROSSI ORISTIAN
On Tuesday, December 25, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Steven Oristian; mother of Steven G., Eric A., Mark T., Karl M., Peter J. and the late Paul A. Oristian; sister of Geraldine Iaia and Nicholas Rossi. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Monday, December 31, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
EDGAR D. SIMPSON (Age 88)
On Sunday, December 23, 2012, of Wheaton, MD. Beloved husband of the late Julia Ward Simpson; father of Mary Scott, Kathleen Dawson (Stephen), Sheilah Simpson, Eileen Anselmo (Anthony), Joseph, David and the late Edgar R. Simpson; brother of Gloria Evans and the late Geraldine Wallace. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill and Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on Friday, December 28 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
ELMER CUSTEAD (Age 84) HMCM, USN (Retired)
On Friday, December 21, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Lois Custead; father of Steve (Missy), Sally Maiden (Peter), Bill (Robin), Clay (Elaine), Phil (Kristen), Paul (Andrea) and Becky Uhl (Ken); brother of Ruth White. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, December 28, 2012 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial Service and Interment at Arlington National cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army, www.salvationarmyusa.org.
REGINA MARIE MORGAN (Age 70) (nee Lanman)
On Sunday, December 23, 2012, of Bethesda, MD. Gina left peacefully surrounded then, as she had been in life, by those who loved her. Beloved daughter of the late Maurice and Evelyn Lanman; devoted sister to Lyn Williams, Maury, Chas, Tom, Bart, Mike and the late Ray Lanman; cherished mother of John Soluri, Toni Geisler and Phillip Soluri. She was a friend and guide to her daughter-in-law Alice and former son-in-law Ricky, and a passionate and loving supporter of her grandchildren Mamie, Michael, Gus and Gina. As the matriarch of the Lanman Clan she opened her heart to all, including those aforementioned as well as her 23 nephews and nieces, their spouses and children and friends. She will be sorely missed and forever remembered by the family and the many friends with whom she surrounded herself on this most wonderful journey. Much of Gina’s life was spent in selfless service of others. She lovingly cared for her dear parents in their final years, and was a caring and fully engaged parent to her devoted children. Gina made herself accessible as a mother, a sister, a confidant, a consultant, and a port in the storm to her family, their spouses and her friends. Gina held herself to high standards in her work life, was respected professionally and served the public accounting industry well through her years of service at Bond Bebe, Gelman Rosenberg, and most recently Watkins Meegan. Gina’s zeal for life remained strong throughout, and she accepted formidable challenges with poise and grace, right to the end. Her presence made our lives better. Her smile, the sparkle in her eyes, her warm embrace, and her undying words of encouragement will remain forever with those she knew and loved. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A Memorial Mass at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave and Cable Drive, Kensington, MD, on Saturday, December 29, at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123
MONICA PATRICIA CURRY
On Sunday, December 23, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Curry; mother of Christopher Curry and Mary Elizabeth Curry. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, December 28 from 10 to 11 a.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels- Wheaton, 10101 Connecticut Avenue, Kensington, MD, 20895.
WILLIAM R. BATES LTC., U.S. Army (Ret.)
On Saturday, December 22, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Cynthia F. Bates; father of David, Gregory (Manuela), Anthony (Millie) and Paul (Julie) Bates; grandfather of Ramona, Theo, Naomi, Marilyn, and Nora; great-grandfather of Mia and Anslie; brother of Elizabeth Love. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Saturday, December 29, 2 to 4 p.m., with prayers held at 3:30 p.m. Interment Arlington National cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1335 Piccard Dr., Suite 100 Rockville, MD 20850.
LOUIS J. ZAMMARELLA (Age 86) MAJ. US Army (Ret.)
On Friday, December 21, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Dolores Faye Zammarella; father of Mary J. Zammarella, Margaret L. Chalk, Martha J., and Joseph S. Zammarella. Also survived by three grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD (valet parking), Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure Church, 11801 Claridge Road, Wheaton, MD, 20902 on Thursday, December 27 at 1 p.m. Interment Arlington National cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Catherine Laboure.
GRETCHEN MAUREEN WEICHBROD (Age 33)
On Wednesday, December 19, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved daughter of Robert H. and Kathleen Gallagher Weichbrod; sister of Erin Weichbrod (Raul) Carrillo, Luke Colin Weichbrod and the late Rory Joseph Weichbrod; aunt of Noah and Joseph Carrillo; granddaughter of Mary C. Gallagher. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20904 on Friday, December 21, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm with Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 22, at 11 am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Led by the Spirit Campaign at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or www.rorysunfinishedbusiness.org.
CONSTANCE MARGARET PLUNKETT
On Sunday, December 16, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Oscar H. Plunkett, Jr.; mother of Carol D’Orazio, Michael Plunkett, Kevin (Stacey) Plunkett, Barry Plunkett, Cathy (Bob) Porter and Brian Plunkett; grandmother of David, Christopher, Tracy, Michael, Jr., Kara, Sean, Michelle, Kim, Lindsay, Robert, Steven, Brittany, Matthew, Zachary, Mark and Joshua; great-grandmother of Kasey, Landon, Nolan, Carson, Declan, Nodica, Jabari, Tayvian and Lexi. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery.
TIMOTHY FRANCIS MURPHY, JR. “Tim”
On Sunday, December 16, 2012 of Silver Spring, MD. Born February 27, 1931 in New York City to the late Ellen and Timothy Murphy, Sr. Beloved husband of Mary Teresa Murphy. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Boulevard, Silver Spring, MD 20906 on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Grace Church.
JOSEPHINE A. PHILLIPS (Age 88)
On Monday, December 17, 2012, of Takoma Park, MD. Jo was one of three children born to Sydney and Clara (Silver) Dailey. She is survived by one sister, Lorraine O’Brien (Eugene), her children Michele Marie Downey (Charles), Diana Gayle Horrocks, and Brian Richard Phillips and son-in-law Pat Phelps. She was predeceased by her husband Dick to whom she was married
for 57 years and daughter Charlene Phelps. She is also survived by seven adored grandchildren, their spouses, and six great-grandchilden. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, from 3 to 5 p.m. and on Friday, December 21 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, New Hampshire & Larch Avenues, Takoma Park, MD, from 10 to 11 a.m., where 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 Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Rd., NE, Washington, DC 20017 or National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC), Northern Virginia Chapter, P.O. Box 2083, Merrifield, VA 22116-2083, www.ovarian.org.
PHYLLIS SHEARER JONES (Age 58)
On Sunday, December 16, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Alonzo E. and Thelma L. Shearer; mother of Lance E. Jones; sister of Alonzo Edward Shearer, Jr. and Don Roderick Shearer; aunt of Don Roderick Shearer II. Phyllis was president and CEO of Elan International, LLC and graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the Harvard Business School. Graveside service and interment at Maryland National Memorial Park, 13300 Baltimore Avenue, Laurel, MD, on Friday, December 21 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.
EDWARD BRADY VEIHMEYER (Age 91)
On Sunday, December 16, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Margaret Veihmeyer; father of Catherine Hughes, Peggy (Ray) Malone, Mary Pat Veihmeyer, John (Beth) Veihmeyer, Nancy (David) Guza and the late Therese McPherson; father-in-law of Lon McPherson. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, December 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. where 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 Munroe Regional Medical Center Foundation, designated for The Therese McPherson Nursing Scholarship, 1121 SW First Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471 or Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Washington, 924 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.
