RITA EMMA RODGERS

On Thursday, April 30, 2009, Rita Emma Rodgers of Silver Spring, MD.   Beloved wife of the late Edwin J. Rodgers, Sr.; mother of Kent, Alan, Edwin, Jr., Greg and Thomas Rodgers and the late Charlene; sister of Harriet.  Also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren.   Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD,  Sunday, 7-9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine Laboure Church, Veirs Mill & Claridge Roads, Wheaton, MD, on  Monday, May  4, at 10:00 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

MARY SCHELLENBERG  POLLARD

On Thursday, April 30, 2009, Mary S. Pollard , of Bethesda, MD.   Beloved wife of the late Wayne A. Pollard;  mother of Rev. Thomas W. Pollard, Margaret P. Kuhn, Mary P. (Thomas L.) Samsel and the late James W. Pollard.  Grandmother of Matthew A. Kuhn, Patrick T, Brian L., and Courtney Kathleen Samsel.  Relatives and friends may call at St. Bartholomew Church, 6900 River Road, Bethesda, MD, Monday, 6 to 9 p.m.  where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated  on Tuesday, May  5, at 11 a.m.  Private Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bartholomew House, 6904 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817.  Arrangements by COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.

ANN CATHERINE TAYLOR WALL

 On Wednesday, April 29, 2009, Ann Catherine Taylor Wall, 81, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved wife of Lester Ray Wall; devoted mother of Margaret (Don) Fadler, Bob (Nancy) Wall and Barbara (Paul) Cloues; loving grandmother of D.J. and Zac; sister of Jim Taylor.  Also survived by nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Monday, May 4, 12 - 1 p.m. where service will be held at 1 p.m.   Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850, or to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Maryland Affiliate, 200 E. Joppa Rd., Suite 407, Towson, MD 21287.

FRANK D. SAUNDERS

On Monday, April 27, 2009, Frank D. Saunders of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of Marjorie Salyer Saunders;  father of Michael H. and Mark P. (Annette) Saunders;  grandfather of Kristen and Robyn;  Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD,  Saturday, May  2, 2-4 p.m.  Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery Columbarium at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post 171, 10201 Lewis Dr. Damascus, MD 20872.

AMELIA JEAN WIRTH

 On Sunday, April 26, 2009, Amelia Jean Wirth, 94, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved wife of the late William Joseph Wirth; mother of William R. Wirth, Nancy D. Wirth and Thomas R. Wirth; grandmother of Leigh A. Dencker; great-grandmother of Mason A. Dencker, Amelia E. Dencker and William T. Dencker.  Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, May 2, 2009,  10:30 to 11 a.m. where Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m.  Interment private.  Memorial contributions may be made either to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 5300 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143, or to .  Arrangements by COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.

CHESTER R. BRENNEMAN, JR.

On Sunday, April 26, 2009, Chester R. Brenneman, Jr., of Millersville, MD.  Beloved husband of the late Willie May Brenneman;  father of Robert W. (Maria) Brenneman;  grandfather of Charlotte and Nicholas Brenneman.  Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD,  Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.  where service will be held, on Wednesday, April 29, at 11 a.m.  Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.

PATRICIA ANN RIDGWAY

On Saturday, April 25, 2009, PATRICIA ANN RIDGWAY, of Ellicott City, MD.   Beloved sister of Charles E. Ridgway, III; sister-in-law of Patricia M. Ridgway; aunt of Mark C. (Kathryn), Edward A. (Shirley) and Douglas E. (Wendy) Ridgway; great aunt of Justin, Cassidy and Mason.  Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.  where service will be held on  Thursday, April 30 at 11 a.m.  Interment private.  Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Disease Research, NINDS @ NIH, 31 Center Drive, Bldg 31 Rm 8A34, Bethesda, MD 20892-2540.

ANTHONY F. BENEDETTI

On Friday, April 24, 2009, Anthony F. Benedetti, of Silver Spring, MD.   Beloved son of the late Frank and Olga Benedetti; brother of Sam and the late Adelfo Benedetti; uncle of Elena Price, Frank and Gary Benedetti.  Also survived by his beloved great nieces and nephews; Michael, Daniel, Jeanne, Vincent, Christina, Melissa and Matthew. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD,  Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on  Tuesday, April 28, at 10:30 a .m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

FRANCES A. MEADE

On Friday, April 24, 2009, Frances A. Meade of Wheaton, MD.   Beloved wife of Merton O. “Mickey” Meade Jr.;  mother of William F. “Billy” Martin Sr.; mother-in-law of Angela “Angie” Martin; grandmother of Michelle, Stephanie, Shannon, Tiffany and B.J.;  Also survived by 6 great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD,  Sunday, April 26, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  where prayers will be held at 7:30 p.m. Interment Private.

MICHAEL D. HOPKINS

On Thursday, April 23, 2009, Michael D. Hopkins of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of Carole Hopkins; son of Bob and Betty Hopkins; brother of Laurinda (Richard) Taliaferro and the late Karen Hopkins; uncle of Richard Hopkins and Ashley Taliaferro.  Relatives and friends may call at Woodside United Methodist Church, 8900 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Thursday,  May 7 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm with memorial service at 2:00 p.m.  Interment Private.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Montgomery County Unit, 11331 Amherest Avenue, Silver Spring, MD  20902.  Arrangements by COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.