Archive for March, 2009

CAMPBELL, Geneva

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

GENEVA CAMPBELL

 On Tuesday, March 31, 2009, Geneva Crook Campbell, 84, of Washington, DC.  Beloved wife of James H. Campbell; devoted mother of Jannette E. Adkins; loving grandmother of Marc Alan Davis.  Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.  She was the last of seven children.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 10 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  Arrangements by COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.

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YOST, Harry J.

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

HARRY J. YOST,  Jr.

On Tuesday, March 31, 2009, Harry J. Yost, Jr.  of Silver Spring, MD.   Beloved husband of the late Barbara O. Yost;  also survived by Rev. Dale C. Olson, Adrian Bottini and three nephews, Larry Olson, Charles Yost and David Yost and his sister-in-law Margaret B. Yost.  Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD,  Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where service will be held on Friday, April  3, at 1:00 p.m.  Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery.

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DESAUTELS, Mark

Monday, March 30th, 2009

MARK G. DESAUTELS

On Monday, March 30, 2009, Mark G. Desautels of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved father and community member. He is survived by his children Alexandra, Meredith and Theresa Desautels and their mother Casey Watkins; siblings Suzanne, John and Claire Desautels; companion Janette Stout.  Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD,  Monday, April 13 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Redeemer Church, Summit Ave & Cable Drive, Kensington, MD, on  Tuesday, April 14, at 10:00 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Shepherd’s Table, 8210 Colonial Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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YACOVONE, STASIA J.

Monday, March 30th, 2009

STASIA  J.  YACOVONE

On Monday, March 30, 2009, Stasia J. Yacovone, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Michael D. Yacovone; mother of Mark A. Yacovone; grandmother of Elise Yacovone; mother in law of Barbara Yacovone. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Ave, Silver Spring, MD on Wednesday, April 1 from 9:30-10 am with Latin Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Traditional Latin Mass Congregation, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Arrangements by COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.

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BUFO, Giuseppe

Monday, March 30th, 2009

GIUSEPPE  A. BUFO

On Monday, March 30, 2009, at his residence, Giuseppe A. Bufo, of Lewes, DE, formerly of Silver Spring, MD.   Beloved husband of Rosa Bufo; father of Dominic P. Bufo and Anna Maria (Joseph) Barone;  grandfather of Alessandra and Christopher Barone.  His family and friends will miss him very much.  Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD,  Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD on Friday, April 3, at 11 a.m.  Interment private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s House, 1505 Cody Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902

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PURCELL, Mary

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

MARY RITA PURCELL

On Sunday, March 29, 2009, Mary Rita Purcell of Arlington, VA.   Cherished wife of John Kevin Purcell; Beloved mother of Ann Purcell, Joan Selden and Jayne Jordan; grandmother of Debra, Jennifer, Erica and Elyse; great grandmother of Chase.  Private graveside service.  Memorial contributions may be made to Sanctuary at Holy Cross, 3415 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD  20866 . Arrangements by COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.

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APPERTI, Maryruth

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

  MARYRUTH  APPERTI

 On Sunday, March 29, 2009, Maryruth  Apperti, of Hinesville, GA. and formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Apperti, Sr.; mother of Ruthann (James) Crowley, Jean Cartwright, Michael John (Sue) Apperti, Jr.; grandmother of Michael (Debra) Crowley, Lynn (Steve) Dische, and Christi (Mack) Byrd; great grandmother of Travis and Stephen Crowley, Sarah and Veronica Rowland, Nick Dische, Danielle Gray, and Christopher Byrd; great great grandmother of Parker Kevin and Colten Gray; sister in law of Margaret Bassford. Graveside service and interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, April 4, at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen Catholic church Building Fund, 399 Woodland Drive, Hinesville, GA 31313 or The Alzheimer’s Association, 201 Television Circle, Savannah, GA 31406. Arrangements by COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.

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MCALLISTER, Anne

Saturday, March 28th, 2009

ANNE REGINA  “Nancy” MCALLISTER

On Saturday, March 28, 2009, Anne Regina McAllister  of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved mother of Michelle Winstead, Ian McAllister, and Matthew McAllister. Also survived by 6 grandchildrem, 1 sister, and 1 brother. Family will recieve friends at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, April 11 from 2-4 p.m. Interment private.

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O’BANNON, Margaret

Saturday, March 28th, 2009

O’BANNON, MARGARET ALICE

On Saturday, March 28, 2009, Margaret Alice “Aly” O’Bannon, age 93, of Rockville, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Richard Lee O’Bannon; mother of Patricia Leonard; grandmother of Richard Ridgeway, Susan McGlaughlin, Alice Denell, and Holly Mueller; also survived by nine great-grandchildren.  Relatives and friends may call at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 6701 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD, on Thursday, April 2, 10:30 - 11 a.m. 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 a charity of the donor’s choice.  Arrangements by COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.

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EAGEN, Michael

Saturday, March 28th, 2009

MICHAEL JOHN EAGEN

On Saturday, March 28, 2009, Michael John Eagen  of Dickerson, MD. Beloved son of James and Veronica Eagen; brother of Edith (Steven) Chalk and James (Maria) Eagen; uncle of Katelin, Sean, and Hayes. Also survived by many loving family members. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD,  Monday, 7-9 p.m. Graveside service on Wednesday, April 1, at St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Ridgway, PA, 15853. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Montgomery County Unit, 11331 Amherst Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20902.

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