HUGO P. PINE (Age 96)
On Friday, March 28, 2014, of Washington, DC. Beloved husband of Flavia Pine; father of Tanya (Rodrigo) Patzy; grandfather of Marco and Matteo Patzy. Also survived by many loving family and friends in the United States and Bolivia. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Andrew Apostle, 11600 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902 on Friday, April 4 at 3:30 p.m. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
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JOSEPH PAUL LEARY (Age 88)
On Monday, March 31, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Ryan Leary; father of Moira Burkhart, Michael Paul, Joseph Timothy, Fr. Daniel P., the late Sean Patrick Leary and the late Megan Kenealy. Also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. Relatives and friends may call at St. Patrick’s Church, Norbeck and Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, Thursday, April 3, at 10 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Andrew the Apostle, St. Vincent de Paul Fund, 11600 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902.
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PETER B. FISHER
On Sunday, March 30, 2014 of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of Mary McGregor Fisher for 34 years; father of Patrick (fiancé Leah Legere) and James Fisher; brother of Gordon, John, Tom, and Paul Fisher; son of the late James and Kathleen Fisher; son-in-law of Mary Grace and the late William J. McGregor; also survived by many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and close family friends. He passed away after a long and hard fought battle with lung cancer. A native of Silver Spring, MD, Peter graduated from St. John’s College High School in Washington, D.C. After graduation he attended The University of Notre Dame completing studies in Civil Engineering, before obtaining his Master’s Degree from George Washington University. He then entered the working world at Bechtel Corp. and ultimately ended up as the Supervisor of Construction for the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, VA; a position that he has held for 28 years. Peter loved and was devoted to his work for the church until his death. He took pride in knowing that his work played an important role in bringing others into the Catholic faith community. Among the things most important to Peter was a strong family life and he leaves behind those who he loved most with cherished memories of the time spent together and the values of faith and family. Relatives and friends may call at Caulfield Hall located off lower level of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD on Friday, April 11, from 6-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial in the Church on Saturday, April 12, at 10 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and due to the Lenten Season, memorial contributions may be made to the Peter B. Fisher Memorial Fund, 11140 Rockville Pike, Suite 100-277, Rockville, MD 20852
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STAMATIOS GEORGE LIAPIS (Age 97)
On Thursday, March 27, 2014, of Takoma Park, MD. Beloved husband of Kyriaki Liapis; father of Dr. Peter S. (Eve) Liapis, and Thalia (Chris) Comuntzis; grandfather of Stamatios Comuntzis, Dean Comuntzis, Eleni (Keith) Vera, and Stamatios Liapis; great-grandfather of Xristo Vera. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, 7701 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, MD, on Tuesday, April,1, 2014 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
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ELLA KATE HIERS
On Saturday, March 29, 2014 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Harley N. Hiers; mother of Dr. Cheryl Hiers (Dr. William) Wilhoyte and Dr. Randall H. (Kathleen) Hiers; grandmother of Wendy Beth (Christopher) Levy and Christopher “Casey” Hiers; great-grandmother of Cassidy Morgan and Kylie Grace and Paden Harley Levy. Relatives and friends may call at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 9100 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, MD, 20910, on Tuesday, April 1, from 10 to 11 a.m., where funeral service will immediately follow. Interment National Memorial Park, Falls Church, VA.
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William Stanley Rau, Jr. (Age 91)
On Saturday, March 29, 2014, of Takoma Park, MD was born in Washington D.C. at Georgetown University Hospital to the late William S. and Edna Francis Rau. Brother of the late Richard A. Rau. Also survived locally by Maureen Smith (Douglas) Breitenbach, Ronald E. Smith, Stephen Richey and numerous relatives. He was a 1942 Central High School graduate, served in World War II in the 87th Infantry Division and spent 36 years with Bell Systems in D.C. until his retirement in 1978. He was a member of Telecom Pioneers, Boy Scouts of America, Knights of Columbus, Life member of the Rosensteel Council,2169, World War II Memorial Charter Member and a member of the 87th Infantry Division Association. Mr. Rau was an avid movie enthusiast and former bowler. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, March 31, from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave & Cable Drive, Kensington, MD, on Tuesday, April 1, at 10:30 AM. Interment Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675.
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Rev. David Paul Black COL., U.S. Air Force (Ret.)
On Thursday, March 27, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Opal Elizabeth “Beth” Black; father of Kay Brooke, Donald Black and David Black; grandfather of Scott (Angie) Brooke and Tiffany (Jan) Patterson. Also survived by five great-grandchildren. Rev. David served the Episcopal Diocese of Washington for over 40 years. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking) onThursday, April 10, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 3820 Aspen Hill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906 on Friday, April 11, at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Support Services (CSS), 9075 Comprint Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20877; Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850; or to St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church.
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ERNESTINA BOU
On Tuesday, April 1, 2014 of Rockville, MD. Beloved sister of Maria Isabel Pelalas and the late Ana Luisa Bou Kennedy; devoted aunt to 9 nieces and nephews, 15 great nieces and nephews, and 4 great-great nieces and nephews. Ernestina was a member of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, working as a dietitian at the National Institutes of Health. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Kemp Mill Road and Arcola Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, April 4, 2014 at 11 am. Interment Caguas, Puerto Rico. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rockville Nursing Home, 303 Adclare Road, Rockville, MD 20850.
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Jocelyn Anna Sweet (Moore)
Jocelyn Anna Sweet (Moore) died April 2, 2014, at age 31, after a hard-fought battle with bone cancer. Jocelyn was a graduate of Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Maryland, and received her B.A. with honors from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, where she was a member of the volleyball team and president of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Jocelyn refused to be defined by illness, and joyfully embraced the present. In the years since her diagnosis, she earned a J.D. from American University and became a health insurance specialist at the Department of Health and Human Services, a position that allowed her to focus her considerable talent and energy on making sure others had access to health care.
She is survived by her loving parents, Laurie Kaslove and David Moore, and her adoring husband, Brian Sweet. The eldest of the ‘Moore Girls,’ she will be forever missed by her sisters, Megan and Hannah, and her brother-in-law Isaac Hammond-Paul. She was the beloved daughter-in-law of Nancy and Bob Sweet, sister-in-law to Laurie Sorto (Sweet), and devoted aunt to her nephew and nieces. A true animal lover, Jocelyn was the proud puppy parent to her two rescues, Rocco and Buddy.
All those who knew Jocelyn will remember her generosity, exuberance, fierce determination, and bold intellect.
A private funeral will be held for immediate family. A public celebration of her life will take place in the coming weeks. Details will be posted shortly on the website of the Collins Funeral Home. Donations in memory of Jocelyn can be made to the Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation, an organization dedicated to finding better treatments for and building awareness of pediatric cancer.
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On Thursday, December 5, 2013 of Germantown, MD. Beloved mother of Charles Barone and Sherri L. Hovermale; grandmother of Tammy, Steven, David, Michael, Daniel, Chrystal and Kristina; great-grandmother of Amber, William, Kaylee, Sydney, and Kaden; great-great-grandmother of Daniel, Matteo, Brayden and Megan. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Memorial Service will be held at Layhill Community Church, 1916 Bonifant Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20906, on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington, 1775 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036.
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LINDA J. LUKACS (Age 67)
Of Bethesda, MD, formerly of Fort Washington, PA and Yardley, PA, died peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2014 surrounded by her family. Beloved daughter of the late Mary and Joseph Lukacs; sister of Dr. Susan Lukacs and Carol Miller (Larry); aunt of Andrew (Jen) and Bryan Miller; niece of Frank Pletyak. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Linda was a graduate of Juniata College and was a Scientist with Merck from which she retired. She loved to travel and be with family and friends. Her radiant smile will be missed. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, April 9, 2014, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in Yardley, PA with interment to follow at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Trenton, NJ. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Animal Rescue League, 71 Oglethorpe St., NW, Washington, DC 20011 or to Save the Children, 54 Wilton Rd., Westport, CT 06880.
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RAYMOND J. GUAY
Ray passed away April 7, 2014, devoted husband of the late Regina Hurley Guay. Born April 12, 1921 in Fall River, MA, son of Thomas and Elise. After graduating from Msgr. Prevost High School in Fall River in 1939, Ray served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1942 to 1945 as an artillery sergeant. He graduated from Catholic University in 1951 with a degree in physics.
Ray started his post-war career as a project engineer with the Naval Ordinance Laboratory developing underwater ordinance guidance systems and later becoming a Deputy Director with the office responsible for the Subroc, Polaris and Trident guided missile programs. He retired in 1981 from the Navy’s Strategic Systems Project Office.
A member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Ray served on the boards of Garrett Park Pool and Swim Team, Izaak Walton League, and Sea Colony in Bethany Beach, DE. Also an active member in the Knights of Columbus, Rock Creek Council, helped senior citizens prepare their tax returns, and a constant volunteer for a variety of community groups.
Survivors include Thomas A. Guay, Margaret M. Sullivan, Maryrita E. Dunlavey, Moira K. Abernethy, Regina A. Gretschel, Patricia C. Berry and J. Gary Guay. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home (valet parking), 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Thursday 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave. & Cable Dr., Kensington, MD, on Friday April 11 at 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Washington, DC. Memorial contributions may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Rd., NE, Washington, DC, 20017.
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DESPINA MOSCHONAS (Age 90)
On Monday, April 7, 2014, of Olney, MD. Beloved wife of the late John G. Moschonas; mother of Christina Young, Maria Henry and Alexander Moschonas. Also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 10 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401, www.schgochurch.org.
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ANN ESSEX CAMP (Age 80)
On Monday, April 7, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Camp; mother of Brian (Joy) Camp, Nancy (Fred) Gessner, Lori (Dave) Warriner, Christopher (Linda) Camp; grandmother of Ryan, Cory, Erin, Alecia, Melissa, Scott, Lauren and Matthew. Also survived by her brother Paul B. Essex and his wife Cathy. 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 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Church, Arcola Ave and Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, April 11, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
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DORIS SPONSLER ROPER (Age 84)
On Friday, April 4, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Edwin A. Roper, III; loving mother of Jeanne R. Fanning, Karen M., John M., Stephen D. and the late Edwin F. Roper; cherished grandmother of Courtney and Jade Fanning, and Ely and Lauren Roper. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, April 8, 2014, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
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