Frank Edward Senftle

On Saturday, January 12, 2013, long-time resident of North Chevy Chase, MD. Beloved husband of 60 years of the late Anne Keogh Senftle; son of the late Edward Matthew and Edith Weppner Senftle of Buffalo, NY; brother of the late Mary (Larry) Bowles of Suitland and Margaret Senftle of Buffalo; loving father of Mary (Frank) Somogyi of Creve Coeur, MO, Anne-Francis Senftle of Germantown, MD, Joseph (Tina) Senftle of Darnestown, MD, Frank P. Senftle of North Chevy Chase, MD, Theresa (James) Quine of North Potomac, MD, and Patrick (Catherine) Senftle of Montgomery Village, MD; beloved grandfather of Kenneth Somogyi, Rebecca Logsdon, William Somogyi, Austin Somogyi, Matthew Senftle, Jesse Brown, Jason Brown, Jenna Brown, Michael Quine, Patrick Quine, Timothy Quine, Kevin Quine, Melissa Gerstle, Shannan Fratto, Thomas Senftle, Anita Senftle, Tess Senftle, and Luke Senftle. Also survived by six great-grandchildren and 18 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Redeemer Church, 9701 Summit Avenue, Kensington, MD on Friday, January 18, from 5 to 8 p.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 19, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Tenley Study Center, 4300 Garrison St., NW, Washington, DC 20016.

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Norman L. Nelson

“Ric” (age 73)

On Monday, January 14, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of Caryn S. Nelson; father of Kristen Kane (Rick), Dawn Daly (Tom) and Heather Bruns (Jonathan); grandfather of Kendall, Molly, Kylie, Kevin, Michael, Ava and Brooke; brother of Christine Cunningham.  Relatives and friends may call at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday, 5:30  to 8:00 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 18 at 1:00 p.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family suggest contributions to Montgomery Preservation, Inc., B&O Station, P.O. Box 4661, Rockville, MD 20849-4661 or www.montgomerypreservation.org/BOStation.html

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CHRYSE VELIS (Age 90)

On Monday, January 14, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Wife of the late Alex P. Velis; mother of Ann Georgia Cremedas and Virginia Alexis Long. Mrs. Velis is also survived by three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, January 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral Service at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 36th St. & Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC, on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association , National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030.

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MARTHA CARNEY McSHANE (Age 86)

On Saturday, January 12, 2013 of Chesapeake, VA; formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late John M. McShane, III; mother of Monica M. Fahey and J. Matthew McShane; grandmother of Matthew, Ryan, Scott, Maggie Fahey and John Patrick McShane; sister of Dr. John Carney and the late Patricia C. Dreyling. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) on Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave. and Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD on Thursday, January 17 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities Foundation, Archdiocese of Washington, 924 G Street NW, Washington, Dc 20001.

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RITA W. LYONS

On Thursday, January 10, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William Michael Lyons; mother of Patricia L. (Michael Doellman) Lyons; sister of Joseph and Leo (Joan) Weisgerber; sister-in-law of Carlos Cloninger; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring MD (Complimentary Valet Parking) on Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD from 10 to 11 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, January 23 at 10 a.m. (if attending, please assemble at the Administration Building by 9:30 a.m.). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to SOME, 71 ‘O’ Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.

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MARY EVELYN FRIEL

On Friday, January 11, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William John Friel; mother of Lauretta Cronin, Timothy Paul (Brianne) Friel, Rose Marie (John) Reid, and Daniel (Wendy) Friel; sister of William J. Walsh, S.J.; dear cousin of Mary Louise Carter, D.J. Baker, Sheila LoCastro, Dennis Violett and Brian Violett. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and lifelong friends Edna Tyler, Gertrude Carl, and Noreen Giganti. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, January 18, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 6701 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD, on Saturday, January 19, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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MYRTHA PIERRE (Age 46)

On Thursday, January 10, 2013, of Lanham, MD. Beloved daughter of Renauld A. and the late Agluna E. Pierre; sister of Myrlonne P. Leonard, Kathy P. Garrison, Evelyne, Jude, Lionel, Guichelet, Carile, Nadine, Carole, Regine, Renel and Jimmy Pierre; niece of Simone Dyer and Edith Alphonse. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Eglise Baptiste du Calvaire, 10002 Riggs Road, Adelphi, MD, on Saturday, January 19 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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SHIRLEY ASTON CONNORS

On Monday, January 14, 2013, of Wheaton, MD. Beloved wife of the late Gerard “Jerry” Thomas Connors; mother of James (Terri) Connors and Gerard (Vicki) Connors II; grandmother of Patrick Connors, Erin (Bryce) Gates, and Logan Connors; sister of Dale (Les) Smith. 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), Friday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 19, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association , Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

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LUCILE H. CLARKE (Age 94)

On Monday, January 14, 2013, of University Park, MD. Preceded in death by husband Donald, son Richard and daughter-in-law Christine Clarke. Survived by children, Donald Clarke (Betty), Stephen Clarke (Donna), Susan Wills (Michael), Kevin Clarke (Marcia), Michael Clarke (Pam) and James Clarke (Beth). Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 17 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. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, on Monday, January 21 at 10 a.m. Interment New Cathedral Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Heartland House, 113 Perry’s Corner Road, Grasonville, MD 21638.

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GRACIE MARIE ALLEN

A longtime area resident and a retiree of the Chesapeake and Potomac (C&P) Telephone Company, died of complications from pneumonia on the morning of January 12, 2013, at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. She was 87. Born September 9, 1925, on the family farm in Kingsland, Arkansas, the daughter of Samuel Arthur and Mary Ellen (Smith) Allen. Predeceased by her siblings, including her twin brother Macie, she was one of eight children. She was the beloved mother of Sharon Carver, La Jolla, CA; Judith Allen, CA; William Wade, Wilmington, NC; Barbara Hutchison, Fargo, ND; and Deborah Diamond, Silver Spring, MD. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Her marriage of 31 years ended in divorce. Ms. Allen worked as a long distance telephone operator in Arkansas before transferring to the C&P Telephone Company in Washington, D.C., from 1948 until her retirement in 1966. In addition to being a dedicated and conscientious employee, Ms. Allen raised five children while working full time, long before this was the norm. After retirement, she continued working full-time as a receptionist for various corporations including IBM and EDS until 1988. A tireless worker even at home, and a tremendous supporter of her family’s activities, she enjoyed many interests and hobbies including spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, sewing, reading, and pursuing her lifelong love of animals. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 19th at the Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, at 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD. The funeral service will then take place at 1 p.m. at the same location, followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011, or via their web site at www.alz.org.

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LINDA L. HAYES (Age 68)

On Thursday, January 17, 2013, of Wheaton, MD. Beloved wife of the late Daniel F. Hayes, Jr.; mother of Daniel R. Hayes (Lauren) and Nicole H. Grim (Joe); sister of the late Anthony Lucas; grandmother of Jamie and Joey. Also survived by her goddaughters, Edane Lee, Kathryn Costigan and Renee Mullin. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Saturday, January 19, 2013, 3 to 5 p.m. Her Heart and Spirit will always remain with friends and family in Shadyside, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Montgomery County Humane Society, 14645 Rothgeb Drive, Rockville, MD 20850.

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Richard P. O’Brien (age 84)

On Thursday, January 17, 2013, of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Margaret Mary O’Brien; father of Eileen McLaughlin (David); grandfather of Erin McLaughlin; brother of Clare M. O’Brien, Mary Jane Rainge, John P. O’Brien and the late William D. O’Brien. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Tuesday, January 22 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Regional Catholic School 4820 Walbridge Street Rockville, MD 20853.

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MABEL LeBLANC STANTON

Died January 15, 2013 with her daughter near her side in New Rochelle, New York. Mabel was born August 26, 1922, in Louisiana to Claireville and Eugenia LeBlanc. She was the 10th of 11 children. She moved to Chicago in 1945 with her first husband, Stanley Stanton. The couple later settled in Washington, DC, where she was an administrative assistant in the Executive Office Building under the Eisenhower Administration and later at OSHA where she was a Program Analyst. They had one child, Janice Stanton.

After Stanley’s death in 1980 Mabel moved to Houston, Texas where she renewed her relationship with her high school sweetheart Richard Millspaugh. She and Richard married and lived in Louisiana from 1984 until his death in 2008 when Mabel moved to New York to be closer to her daughter. Mabel was a devoted mother and sister. She was known for her loving nature, generosity, and smile. Mabel is survived by her sister, Josephine Kelley; daughter and three grandchildren, Adam, Amy and Francesca Colombo. She will be sorely missed by many. Relatives and friends may call at Christ the King Church, 2301 Colston Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910 on Thursday, January 24 from 12 to 1 p.m., where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.

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RICHARD JOSEPH COTTONE, SR.

On Wednesday, January 16, 2013, of Frederick, MD. Beloved son of the late Antonio and Victoria Cottone; father of Richard J. Cottone, Jr., Melanie C. Cottone and Gabrielle I. Cottone; grandfather of Coi, Christopher, Bella and Braiden; brother of Anthony, Al (Mary), Fred (Barbara), Frank (Diane) and Steve Cottone and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, January 20, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St Peter’s Catholic Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD on Monday, January 21, at 10 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association .

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Margaret Elizabeth Mahoney

On Thursday, January 17, 2013, of Nottingham, MD, formerly of Mansfield, MA. Beloved daughter of the late John J. and Gertrude Mahoney; sister of the late Dorothy, Gertrude, Lawrence, and John; aunt of Maureen O’Brien, Kathleen Brincefield, Rosemary O’Brien, Sarah Cherry, Nancy Horne, and the late Michael L. O’Brien; great aunt of Justin O’Brien, Ashley and Cole Brincefield, Elizabeth, Brian, and Kevin Cherry, and Christina and Colin Horne. Relatives and friends may call at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD Thursday, January 24, 2013, from 9:30 to 10 a.m with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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EDWARD J. WERNER

On Wednesday, January 17, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Dorothy M. Werner; father of Deborah, Mark, Erica and the late John Werner; stepfather of David, Robert, Joseph, and Richard Gough. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD 20866 on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 from 10 to 11 a.m. with Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Church of the Resurrection.

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ALICE JOHNSON HOLLAND

On Wednesday, January 16, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Jesse Graham Holland Jr.; mother of Laurel Holland, Clayton Holland, Dawn Finlay and Matthew Holland; grandmother of Caitlin and Bethany Kelley, Jessica, Ronan and Hannah Holland, Steven and Brandy Parker, Chase, Bobby and Grace Holland; great-grandmother of Alayia Holland; sister of Joy Roundtree and Willa Brooks; sister-in-law of Audree Hickman and Van Beall. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at New Hope Lutheran Church, 8575 Guilford Rd. Columbia, MD, 21046 on Wednesday, January 23, at 6 p.m. Private interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Gilchrist Hospice Care, Inc., 11311 McCormick Rd., Suite 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.

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GEORGE L. HEMPHILL (Age 74)

Died on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Buffalo, NY. Father of Alicia L. Hemphill; brother of Sonja Hodge and William Hemphill; grandfather of Amber and Ashlea Owen. Also survived by his former wife, Gwendolyn London and a host of other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, January 22 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment private.

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AGNES GRIEVE GOURLAY

On Thursday, January 17, 2013, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved sister of Margaret (Charles) Volz and the late Catherine Fairall; loving aunt of Meade Fairall, Cathleen Peters, Robert (Kathleen) Volz, Maureen (Terry) Hambrecht and the late Stewart Fairall and James Fairall. Also survived by numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m.; where the Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 23 at 1 p.m. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148 or Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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STEWART C. GOSNEY

On Wednesday, January 16, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Marion McDuffie Gosney; father of Sean (Heather) Gosney, Susannah (Charles) Reynolds, Joseph and Christine Gosney; grandfather of Joshua, Rowan and Margot; brother of Ray Gosney. Memorial Mass at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Kemp Mill Road and Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, January 21, 2013 at 10 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity .

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