DOLORES O'CONNELL
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DOLORES ANN O'CONNELL (Age 63) (PhD Nursing)
On Thursday, January 9, 2020, of Kensington, MD. Most beloved wife of John August O'Connell; mother of Hannah Marie O'Connell; daughter of the late Edwin and Mildred Ruess; sister of Bernadette Yarbrough (Paul), Joanne Hogan (Michael) Patricia Pfingstel (James), Marilyn Zibilich (George), Thomas Ruess (Marianne), Bernard Ruess (Barbara) and Marguerite Klostermann (Brian) Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Tuesday, January 14, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Historic Church, 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, January 15 at 11 a.m. Interment St. John's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, 450 Venard Road, South Abington Township, PA 18411.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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S V
January 30, 2020
Dear John and Hannah and Family,
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13 NIV.)
Sincerely,
The Vandegriffs
Zenith moms, Dec. 2011
Sarah Stecher
January 14, 2020
John and Hannah, please accept my heartfelt condolences. Dolores was a kind, gracious, and generous woman. I remember her fondly and am grateful to her for the time she gave as leader of Zenith 4-H Club. May good memories of your time together help you through this difficult period.
Michael Henderson
January 14, 2020
Dolores was an exemplar of kindness and of Christian fidelity. She will be terribly missed. Please accept my sympathy and prayers.
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January 13, 2020
John and Hannah, May the Light of God's love and your cherished memories bring comfort and peace.
Dolores had a generous heart beyond measure.
Love and prayers forever,
Margo/Brian, Celine, Bridget, Luke
Barbara Flaherty
January 13, 2020
My sincerest condolence to your family. Delores was a lovely lady. I knew her through LAOH Division 9. May she Rest In Peace.
Jean Steis
January 12, 2020
John and Hannah-
So very, very,sorry !
Just a wonderful lady 1
Requiescat in pace
Jean Steis
Mary Ruth Yao
January 12, 2020
May the saints and angels welcome Dolores into Heaven, and God's peace console you, John and Hannah.
Diane Delgado
January 12, 2020
John and Hannah, My deepest sympathy to you both - rest assured that she is now at Peace with the Good Lord. She will remain in my prayers.
Some of the 'sisters' celebrating life in California fall 2018
Martha Shanahan
January 12, 2020
John & Hannah - Sending our love and prayers. May God's love be with you now and in the days and weeks to come. Love Martha & family
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