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STEVE GRAVES “Smokey”
Suddenly on Thursday, April 18, 2013, of Zephyrhills, FL, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Tina Graves; father of Jeff Russell, Tracy Spataro (Bryan), and Stephanie Graves; brother of Gary Graves. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.; where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 24, at 1 p.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.
ELENOR WORKMAN DeVOST
On Friday, April 19, 2013 of Olney, MD. Beloved wife of Valmore Fabien DeVost; mother of Elizabeth DeVost Wilson (Lon), Mark DeVost, Karen DeVost Rollings, Sharon DeVost Rodis (Don), Joseph DeVost (Rebecca) and the late Joan Marie DeVost; grandmother of Brian, Stephen (Barbara) and Jason Wilson, Michael, Maggie and Jeremy Rollings, Samantha and Jessica Felice, Juliana and Jacqueline DeVost. Also survived by great-granddaughter Lilly Wilson. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking) on Wednesday, April 24, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter’s Church, , 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 1 p.m. Interment Arlington National cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice, 11800 Tech Road, Suite 240, Silver Spring, MD 20904 or to Senior Helpers of Rockville, 15717 Crabbs Branch Way, Suite 226, Rockville, Maryland 20855.
ROBERT IRA SILBERSTEIN (Age 81)
On Monday, April 15, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Maggie Silberstein; father of Joseph Silberstein; step-father of Timila Bremer, Priscilla Graves, Fred Bremer and David Chelsea-Seifert; brother of Morton Silberstein; grandfather of Jason Simon, Joy Casey, David Graves, Jeffrey Graves, Melody Graves, Bobby Silberstein, Zachary Chelsea-Seifert, Phoebe Allen and Wendy Keene. Also survived by many other loving family and friends. Memorial Service will be celebrated at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 818 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, April 27, at 2 p.m. Interment private.
MICHAEL ROGERS RUBIN
On Thursday, April 18, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Diane Garrison; father of Daniel Garrison (Sunny Nieh) Rubin and Catherine Garrison (James Horner) Rubin; grandfather of Christopher Rubin and Aidan Horner. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park.
SILAS EUGENE BEAN, JR.
On Thursday, April 18, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Frances J. Bean; father of Stephen E. (Barbara) Bean, Dennis W. Bean and Janet G. Bean; brother of Margaret Williams, Genevieve Goad, Evelyn Smith and the late Stanley Bean and Rosemary Lozano; grandfather of Stephen E. Bean, Jr., Kristy Gordan, Jennifer Bruce and Stephanie Sweeney; great-grandfather of Nicole, Donnie and Seth Bruce, Marc and Alec Gordon, Samantha Bean and Amanda Sweeney. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.
GEORGE A. YOUNG (Age 93)
On Wednesday, April 17, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Hazel R. Young; father of Paul (Monica), Jeff (Jean), Ken (Tracey) and Gary (Lynn) Young; grandfather of Maria, Daniela, Brian, Amy, Justin, Matthew, Kelsey and Melissa; great-grandfather of Aydin Jones and Jackson Young; brother of Bill and the late Jim Young. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking) Monday, April 22 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 3820 Aspen Hill Road, Wheaton, MD, 20906, on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church or to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
GEORGE K. KHOSROFIAN (Age 84)
On Friday, April 19, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Eugenie Khosrofian; father of Aram R. (Judy) and John J. (Maria) Khosrofian; grandfather of Andrew (Candice), Ryan, Derrick, Joshua and Michael Khosrofian. Relatives and friends may call at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 5500 River Road, Bethesda, MD, on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from 10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park, Rockville, MD at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice, 11800 Tech Road, Suite 240, Silver Spring, MD, 20904.
ROBERT JOSEPH GREENFIELD (Age 86)
On Sunday, April 14, 2013, peacefully at The Village at Rockville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from complications of coronary artery disease. Loving father of two children, Steve and Monica Greenfield; cherished father-in-law to Cynthia Greenfield; loving grandfather of five grandchildren, Michael Morris, Terique, Kamaria and Daniel Greenfield, and an unadopted grandson, Jamall Osman; loving godfather to Charles Greenfield, Jr. Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Robert will be remembered by family and friends for his humor and love of photography, literature, music, and sports. A private memorial service has been planned. Cards may be sent to PO Box 4545, Washington, DC 20017.
JACK R. MURPHY, SR. (Age 76)
Native of Orrville, OH, and residing in Silver Spring, MD, went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2013. Beloved husband of 54 years to Mary Therese Murphy; father of Dennis Murphy, Brian (Valerie) Murphy, Theresa (Robert) Thompson, Michael (Maureen) Murphy, Carolyn (Scott) Underwood, Jack (Kathleen) Murphy, Jr., Colleen (Brian) Grose, Eileen Murphy, and Cheryl (John) Larsen; brother of Mary (William) Mooney, Karen (Jerry) Julian, Russell (Vicki) Murphy, Carol (Larry) Musser, Gerald (Karen) Murphy and the late Raymon Murphy; brother-in-law of Leo Dondero, Jr. and John (Donaileen) Dondero. Also survived by 19 loving grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, April 20 from 10 to 11 a.m. where Memorial Service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment at Arlington National cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
LOUISE PATRICIA PORTERFIELD
On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, of Clarksburg, MD. Beloved wife of Alan Porterfield; mother of Susan (Perry) Mullsteff and Richard Porterfield; grandmother of PJ (Kristen), Chelsea (Pius), Ryan (Clairisse) and the late Sean; great grandmother of Hailey, Bryce, and Brody; sister of Edward, Robert, Julie, Rene, Peg and the late Dorothy. Memorial Service at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 11 am. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to ARC of Montgomery County – Residential Program, 11600 Nebel Street, Rockville, MD 20852
JOSEPHINE MARIA VENUTO
Josephine Venuto, 85, of Montgomery Village, MD passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013. The beloved wife of the late Frank V. Venuto, Sr., she was mother to her sons and daughters-in-law Dominic A. (Deborah Carter), Nicola (LuAnne), and Frank V. (Bryn) Venuto; Grandmother, or “Nona” to Joseph Vincent, Nicole, and Paul A. Venuto, and Meredith and Makenzie Deener. She was the sister of Paolo and the late Frank Anthony Casadonte; and survived by sisters-in-law Maria and Rosetta Casadonte. She is aunt or “Zia” to nephews and nieces both in America and Italy. “Nona” as she was affectionately called had many friends whom she loved as her own and treated as family. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude Catholic Church, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017.
SUMNER GRIGGS HEIDEL (Age 96)
On Sunday, March 24, 2013 of Silver Spring, MD. Predeceased by his beloved wife Tommie Heidel and his sons James and David. Survived by his grandchildren Andrew Heidel, Anne H. Kapoor, Emilie and Amanda Heidel; by daughters-in-law Patricia and Laura Heidel; and three great-granddaughters. A memorial service will be held at Glenmont United Methodist Church, 12901 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20906, on Saturday, April 6, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Glenmont United Methodist Church.
JUNE MARIE BRADY (Age 86)
On Wednesday, March 27, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Henry B. Brady, Jr.; mother of Angelique, Scott, John, Gail, and the late Craig Brady; sister of Doris Burroughs. Also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, from 10 to 11 a.m., with service at 11 a.m. Interment Fort Lincoln cemetery.
MARY ANITA GOFFREDI (Age 66)
On Tuesday, March 26, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved daughter of the late Jeannette Gilbert Goffredi and the late Dr. Louis J. Goffredi; sister of Louis M. Goffredi, Donald F. Goffredi, Robert A. Goffredi, James H. Goffredi, Mary Jo McNamara and the late Jeanna C. Cadotte. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette’s Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to The Lilabean Foundation (For Pediatric Brain Cancer Research), c/o UBS Financial Services, 500 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21204 or online at www.lilabeanfoundation.com.
Robert Eddy Cowdery (Age 86)
passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Riderwood Community. He was from Canon City, Colorado. Beloved husband of Joyce Cowdery; father of Cris (Bill) Walker, Dan (Kathi) Cowdery, Tom (Brenda) Cowdery, Andy (Bonnie) Cowdery, Matt (Evelyn) Cowdery, Pat (John) Cowdery, Tim (deceased) Cowdery, Barb Cowdery. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, brother Richard (Lee) Cowdery and lots of great nieces and great nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents George and Gladys Cowdery and one brother George (Donna) Cowdery. He participated as a member of the Navy during WWII; graduated from University of Colorado and spent his working career as an engineer for Westinghouse. A celebration of his life is to be held at a future date.
