Archive for April, 2009

MARY C. MCCARTHY 

On Friday, April 10, 2009, Mary Carey McCarthy, 86, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Patrick J. McCarthy; devoted mother of Anne (Stephen) Connor, Michael (Karen) McCarthy, and Patrick (Patricia) McCarthy; loving grandmother of Daniel, Kathleen, Eileen, Michael, Colleen, Matthew, Stephen, Tricia and Sarah; great-grandmother of Victoria, Nigel, Kennedy and Mason; sister of Terry Lyons, Doll Leahy and Lily Curran.  Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, April 15, at 11 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

Frank Anthony Costantino, Sr. 

Died on Thursday April 9, 2009 at the Hebrew Home in Rockville, MD. He is the Beloved grandfather of the late Judy Lynn Morris, and is survived by his wife Doris L. Costantino and his sister Angelina Beckmann, his daughter Marie A. Willett and husband Jim, his son Frank and wife Cam, his daughter Brenda and husband Joe, his son Paul and wife Leila. Grandfather of Ian Cessna, Ryan Costantino, Selena Cessna, Trevor Cessna, Brittany Cessna, Stephanie Willett, and Ethan Costantino.  He is also surivived by his great grandchildren Jade, Kai, Sofia and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, on  Monday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Shrine of St. Jude Catholic Church, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20853, on  Tuesday, April 14, at 10 a .m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association Memorial & Tribute Processing Ctr. P.O.Box 5216 Glen Allen,, VA 23058-5216 or to Shrine of St. Jude.

CAROLYN MAYSE 

On Thursday, April 9, 2009, RITA CAROLYN MAYSE, of Hyattsville, MD.   Beloved wife of Donald V. Mayse; mother of Donald J. Mayse, Stephen Mayse, Theresa Downey, Joan Lynch and Karen Vincent; grandmother of Joe, Sam, Ellie and Max Downey, Veronica and Jessica Vincent; sister of Marie Ramsey.  Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD,  Monday,  3-5  and 7-8:30 p.m. with rosary at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD, on  Tuesday, April 14, at 10 a .m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Food for the Poor, Inc. or Covenant House of NY.

CHARLOTTE H. POTZNER

 On Monday, April 6, 2009, Charlotte H. Potzner, 97, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved wife of the late George Potzner, Jr.; loving mother of Barbara M. (Dietmar) Buve and Suzanne C. Hasenpusch; grandmother of Herbert H. (Kathleen) Hasenpusch; great-grandmother of Harrison and Daniel; sister of Gertraud Daugherty.  Also survived by several nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, 12-1 p.m. where service will be held at 1 p.m.  Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the St. Luke Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 9100 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910, or to the Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

ADA ROMAINE DAVIS

On Monday, April 6, 2009, ADA ROMAINE DAVIS, of Bethesda, MD.   Beloved wife of the late John Francis Davis; mother of Kevin M. Davis, Karen Evans-Romaine and William R. Davis; grandmother of Clare, Sarah and Connor Davis.  Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD,  Monday,  7-9 p.m.  Memorial Mass at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, on  Tuesday, April 14, at 11 a.m.  Private Interment Sts. Peter and Paul Church Cemetery, Cumberland, MD at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Nursing Scholarship Fund (in memoray of Ada Davis), 525 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205.

EDWARD R. BOWEN

On Monday, April 06, 2009, Edward R. Bowen, of Greenbelt, MD.   Beloved father of Gloria (Alain) Boice, Michael (Sue) Bowen, and the late Terry Bowen and Elaine Schrey; grandfather of Sean and Shannon Boice, Stefane Nirella , Keven Bowen, and Danielle and Clayton Schrey; great grandfather of Logan and Chase Bowen.  Also survived by his brother, Robert (Doris) Bowen.  Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD,  Thursday, 7-9 p.m., where service will be held, on  Friday, April 10, at 9 a .m.  Interment Old Leeds Cemetery in Markham, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to Elk’s Lodge, Chapter 1778, 6700 Kenilworth Ave., Riverdale, MD 20737

MARY M. MCKAY

 On Monday, April 6, 2009, Mary M. McKay, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Alex H. McKay; mother of A. Bruce McKay; mother-in-law of Suzanne McKay; grandmother of Kelly, Michael, and Christopher McKay. Also survived by 4 great-grandchildren. Memorial service at Grace Episcopal Church, 1607 Grace Church Road, Silver Spring, MD on   April 22, 2009 at 11 a.m.  Interment private.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Hamlin Memorial Library, 123 South Mechanic St., Smethport, PA 16749.  Arrangements by COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.

VIRGINIA C. KANE

 On Sunday, April 05, 2009, Virginia C. Kane, of Washington, DC.  Beloved wife of the late William E. Kane; sister of Connie DeLarosa, Janet Snook,  Eileen Pearce and Anthony Collova; also survived by 9 nieces and nephews.  Funeral service will be held at  COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, April 8 at 11 a.m.  Entombement Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

GLENN E. JENNINGS, SR.

On Friday, April 3, 2009, Glenn E. Jennings, Sr. of Houston, TX formerly of Kensington, MD.  Beloved husband of the late Wanda W. Jennings; father of Glenn E. Jennings, Jr. and Michael D. Jennings; grandfather of Jennifer S. Jennings.  Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD,  Sunday, 2-4 p.m.  where service will be held on  Monday, May 18, at 9:00 a.m.  Interment Arlington National Cemetery

ANNA R. BOOTHE

On Wednesday, April  2, 2009, Anna R. Boothe, of Potomac, MD.   Beloved wife of the Late David H. Boothe;  mother of David L. Boothe and the late Mary Rose Lynch; mother-in-law of Winnie Boothe and Edwin Lych; grandmother of Diane Mock, Michael Lynch, David L. Booth, Jr.,  Jaclyn McGuigan, Christopher Boothe and Janice Williams.  Also survived by six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD,  Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Church, 520 Viers Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on  Monday, April  6, at 10 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

 EFFIE P.  JACKSON

On Wednesday, April 01, 2009, Effie P. Jackson  of Beltsville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Carroll C. Jackson; mother of Deborah C. (James) Dula, Cynthia C. (Neil) Reazin; Diane E. Jackson; grandmother of Jason (Nicole) Reazin, Jackson (Jess) Reazin, Kassandra Dula, Heather (Brian) Teller, Nikki Dula, Tallon Reazin. Also survived by 2 great grandchildren. Graveside and Interment Parklawn Cemetery, 12800 Veirs Mill Rd, Rockville, MD, on Saturday, April 4, at 12 p.m. Family will receive friends at her home on Saturday afternoon. Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-MD Chapter 11350 McCormick Road, Executive Plaza 3, Suite 100 Hunt Valley, MD 21031. Arrangements by COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.

JOHN JOSEPH “JACK” SPRINKLE, SR. 

 On Wednesday, April 01, 2009, John Joseph “Jack” Sprinkle, Sr., of Clermont, FL, formerly of Rockville, MD.  Beloved father of John J. “Jack” (Nancy) Sprinkle, Jr., Janet M. (Gary) Johnson, Michael W. (Lynn) Sprinkle and the late Robert M. Sprinkle;.  Also survived by  Lois A. Sprinkle and 7 grandchildren.  Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD,  Sunday, 2-4 p.m. and Monday, April 6, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD,  where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Montgomery County Unit, 11331 Amherst Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20902