NARCISCO YAMUTA DIGAMON

On Tuesday, August 25, 2009, Retired Colonel, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of the late Basilisa Digamon; father of Rizalina D. deLeon, Cecilia Digamon, Maria Estela D. Maniquis, Lilia D. Mujemulta and Narciso A. Digamon, Jr.; grandfather of Enrico, Elaine, Eleanor, Jose Narciso, Judy Eloisa, Judee-Marie (Jamie), Mary Jo and Ela; great-grandfather of Kyle, Leann, Sydney and Adrian.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD on Monday, August 31, at 11 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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SYLVIA EVANSON SHEPLEE

On Tuesday, August 25, 2009, of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved wife of the late George W. Sheplee; mother of Sandra Heaton, Nanci and Jim Hanagan, Patrick and Karen Sheplee, Peter and Sallie Sheplee and the late Michael Sheplee; also survived by 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 1 great great granddaughter. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, August 29 from 10-11 am, where service will be held at 11 a .m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.

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ANNE F. KELLY

On Monday, August 24, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD.   Beloved wife of the late Henry E. Kelly, Jr.; mother of Karen K. Courtemanche and H. Edward Kelly, III, Ph.D; grandmother of Christopher P., Patrick E., Sean M. and David A. Courtemanche; great grandmother of Addison J. Contemanche; sister of Patricia Roussil; cousin Dr. James J. Foster, and Jean F. Hillig.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew Apostle Arcola Ave and Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, on  Friday, August 28, at 10:30 a.m.  Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew Apostle School, 11602 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD  20902.

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WILLIAM JESSE GAY, (AGE 90)

On Monday, August 24, 2009, of College Park, MD.   Beloved husband of Mildred C. Gay; father of John Gay and Ron Gay; grandfather of Laurin Forant and Lindsey Gay.  Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  where service will be held on  Monday, August 31, at 11 a.m.  Interment MD Veteran’s Cemetery - Cheltenham, MD.  Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veteran’s, 807 Maine Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20024.

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ANDREW DINO SPARACINO

On Monday, August 24, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD.  Beloved husband of Carol Sparacino; devoted father of Katherine (Edward) Trivelli, Andrew Jr. (Julia) and Matthew (Patricia); loving grandfather of Alexandra, Jessica, Nicholas, Anthony, Gabrielle and Vincent; brother of Joseph (Frances) Sparacino.  Prior to operating his own barber shop, Andy worked with Raff Embossing for 25 years.  Relatives and friends may call at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 9240 Damascus Rd., Damascus, on Friday, August 28, 10 to 11 a.m. followed by Memorial Mass at 11 a.m.  Interment private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area, 11240 Waples Mill Rd., Suite 402, Fairfax, VA 22030 or to a hospice agency of the donor’s choice.

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FRANCES P. ROYALTY

On Sunday, August 23, 2009, of Gaithersburg, MD.   Beloved wife of the late Henry Stiles Royalty; mother of Daniel A. Royalty;  grandmother of Brian D.,  R. Douglas and James C. (Molly) Royalty; great-grandmother of Jillian and Blake Royalty.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where funeral service will be held on  Friday, August 28, at 11 a.m.  Interment Arlington National Cemetery, Wednesday, September 16 at 11 a.m. (Please assemble at the Admin. Building by 10:30 am.)

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MARTHA CHARISSE LONG (Age 44)

On Sunday, August 23, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved daughter of Queenie Long; sister of Mia C. Long; niece of John Matt Bodecker, Willie Mae Smith and Earline Long. She is also survived by numerous cousins 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  Saturday from 12 Noon until time of service at 1 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation- Metropolitan Washington Chapter, 2011 Pennsylvania Av, NW, 6 Floor Washington, DC 20006.

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RAYMOND S. COLIE

On Sunday, August 23, 2009, of Rockville, MD.   Beloved husband of Mary Lois Colie; loving father of Susan C. Colie; cherished grandfather of Raymond John Blankenship and Megan Lois Blankenship.  Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 7-9 p.m.  Funeral Service at Faith Presbyterian Church, 17309 Old Baltimore Road, Olney, MD 20832, on  Thursday, August 27, at 1:00 p .m.  Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.  Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Presbyterian Church.

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MARGARET ANN ZANVILLE (Age 70)

On Saturday, August 22, 2009, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Irwin Zanville; mother of Anthony J. Tropea (Karla), Michael V. Zanville (Lori) and the late Dominick S. Tropea; sister of Joyce Kern. Also survived by four grandchildren, Alexa, Amanda, Madison and Robert Zanville. A Memorial Service will be held at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, September 4, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Dept. GAIT04, 2100 L St., NW, Washington, DC 20037.

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SHARON SUE KORAB JORDAN

On Saturday, August 22, 2009, suddenly, of Hyattsville, MD.  Beloved mother of Wayne Russell Jordan II “R.J.”; daughter of Virginia Baliles Korab and the late Harry Edward Korab; sister of Harry Walter Korab (Joyce) and Claudia Korab Lynch (Mike); aunt of Pete (T), Kimberly and Jon Lynch and Kara Korab; great-aunt of Dillon Lynch; former wife of Wayne Russell Jordan I.  Memorial Service at Riverdale Presbyterian Church, 6513 Queens Chapel Road, University Park, MD on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.  Interment private.

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