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MARIE BERKANT Obituary
MARIE ANN BERKANT (Age 66)
On Friday, March 27, 2015, of Hilton Head Island, SC formerly of Laytonsville, MD. Beloved wife of Anthony Berkant; mother of Ashley Berkant and the late Tony Berkant; sister of Gary Wegrzynowicz. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking), Tuesday, March 31, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter's Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, 20832 on Wednesday, April 1, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Children's Inn at NIH, 7 West Drive, Bethesda MD 20814.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Laura Turner
April 4, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you .
March 31, 2015
We are very sorry for your tremendous loss. May God comfort you during this time of sorrow.
Arlene,Rita,Len and Lynn Wegrzynowicz
Ashley, Pennsylvania
Lorrita Keller
March 31, 2015
May the Lord comfort you in this time of sorrow. Tony and Ashley , you have been in our prayers.
Heather, Mark, Emma and Jason Schwartz
March 31, 2015
We were all so saddened to hear this news Tony and Ashley. She was such a bright light...may it shine on in your hearts forever.
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Mary Lynn Murray
March 31, 2015
Our deepest sympathy & prayers go out to you Tony & Ashley Eternal Rest grant unto Marie oh Lord and may Perpetual Light shine upon her Rest in Peace Marie
V Wallace
March 30, 2015
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father...comfort your hearts and make you firm in every good deed and word'..2 Thess. 2:16,17. I offer my condolences for your loss.
Ed Rinkavage
March 30, 2015
My heart goes out to you Tony and Ashley. But one day we will all be together again.
Phil. 4:6, 7
March 30, 2015
May the peace of God be with you.
Tom and Cindy Lyons
March 30, 2015
Tony and Ashley (beloved members of that Berkant clan), hopefully the memories that you hold so dear will get you through this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Ann and John Sheehan
March 30, 2015
John and I are sending our heartfelt sympathy to you Tony and Ashley. Although I worked with Marie for only two years, I valued her workmanship and many years of service and dedication to MCPS. She was a devoted mother and wife. We will continue to keep her close in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Mary Ann Sheehan
March 30, 2015
John and I send our heartfelt sympathy to Tony and Ashley.
Although I only worked with Marie for two years, I valued her workmanship and many years of dedication to MCPS. She was a devoted Mother and wife. My family and I will keep her close in thought and prayers. God Bless!
Mary Ann Sheehan
March 30, 2015
Quinn & I send our prayers to you and your family during this most difficult loss of a loved one. Marie was loved by many and she will be terribly missed.
Quinn & Veronica Matthewson
Ann Moldenhauer
March 30, 2015
God bless you, Tony and Ashley, as you go through this most difficult time. It was an honor and privilege to know and love Marie, as a co-worker and a friend. She was such a gracious, kind and thoughtful person. She was genuine. I will miss her so much!
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