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LORRAINE ALTHEIDE Obituary


LORRAINE ELIZABETH ALTHEIDE  (Age 81)  
On Sunday, July 22, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Henry William Altheide; mother of David R. Altheide; mother-in-law of Ann B. Altheide; grandmother of Jennifer A. (Oscar) Carranza and Allison L. (Aaron) Roseberry; great-grandmother "Nana" of Megan A. Carranza and Ethan D. Roseberry. Sister of Robert Leon. Also survived by two nieces and one nephew. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, July 25, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, at Our Lady of Grace Church,15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20906 where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Grace Church. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 24, 2012.

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Brigitte Pulliam

July 18, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Debbie DeMott

August 20, 2012

Happy upcoming Birthday my dear friend! You will always be remembered.

Jennifer Carranza

July 26, 2012

I will miss my Grandma, but have comfort knowing she is in a good place now with those that love her. Rest in peace.

Laura Kostiuk

July 25, 2012

Many thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this time. Lorraine was one of a kind and will definitely be missed.

Debbie DeMott

July 24, 2012

God graced me with 25 precious years of memories of a wonderful lady that always tried to make sure everyone enjoyed life. Lorraine loved her family and friends and loved to brag on them. She will be missed by all that knew her. My sincere sympathy to all of the family!

Brigitte Pulliam

July 24, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Earl + Beverly Pallas

July 24, 2012

She was a wonderful friend and will be missed. Our condolences to the family.

July 24, 2012

My condolences to the entire family.Draw close to God during this difficult time and He will draw close to you.James4:8

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