Obituaries

Jun 18, 2020

Maria Despotides, 90, passed away at her home in Burtonsville Maryland, on June 18, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late George Despotides, she is survived by two daughters, Helen (Cameron) Jenkins, Irene (Scott) Cusimano, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and many devoted family and friends. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter Lukia...

Jun 16, 2020

Joseph John Gaffney of Riverdale, Maryland died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Beloved husband of 70 years to Dorothy Marie Gaffney, (predeceased 2/17/2018), and loving father to his seven children, Patricia (Paul) Mylander, Maureen (Theodore White) Gaffney, Janet (James) Berard, Michael (Melissa) Gaffney, Nancy (Harold) Domchick, Maryanne (John) Hossick and Eileen Gaffney. He was also...

Jun 13, 2020

Marion F. Eastman, (Momma), died June 13, 2020, at the age of 92 following complications from a heart condition.  Marion lived a mostly healthy life, successfully overcoming a number of health setbacks in the last several years.  In fact, one of her sons recently told her she was like a cat with nine lives.   Her witty response was “Just...

Jun 8, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Gerardo Ricardo Jaimes. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 4, 2020

Husband of Barbara Alderman for 59 years; father of Reginald Alderman; son of Reginald Haines Alderman and Madge Virginia Alderman. Jerry attended Montgomery Blair High School, and he was just shy of graduating when he went into the U.S. Marine Corps. When he came back, he effortlessly attained his GED. Jerry received a Medal of Honor for good conduct...

May 30, 2020

Doris (Dot) Miller Shirey, a Beltsville resident since 1946. Doris was born in Mt. Laffee, Pennsylvania, grew up in Port Carbon, and moved to Beltsville in 1946 after marrying Clayton (Bud)  Shirey, also from Port Carbon. Doris graduated high school early and took training in bookkeeping, initially working as a bookkeeper with Sears. She and Clayton lived for periods ...

May 29, 2020

Of Beltsville, MD passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Montgomery Hospice Casey House; Born on October 14, 1949 to the late Harry N. Flora and Doris M. Lanham; father of Patrick S. of Cumberland, MD and Jennifer (Travis) Timbrook of Augusta, WV; grandfather of Austin W. Flora, Dailey G. and Phineas M. Timbrook; brother of Dennis (Mary)...

May 28, 2020

Mrs. Nancy Kanu Daramy was born on June 28, 1928 in Rogbin, Sierra Leone to Mrs. and Mr. Bockarie Manor Kanu. She is survived by two brothers: Malki Kanu and Basie Kanu. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Alpha Alhaji Daramy; brothers: Morris L. Kargbo, Sorie Manthu Kanu, and James Kanu; her sister, Kaday Kanu; and...

May 27, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Diane Elizabeth Pryor. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 26, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Elias Abimael Gomez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 24, 2020

Juan Antonio Valladares was born on July 8th 1957 to mother Julia Maria Valladares and father Jose Enrique Valladares-Domingez.

Juan was the eldest out of  9 children.  As being the oldest he was one of the first to come to the United States in the 80’s in pursuit of a better life, better education, better job, and...

May 21, 2020

Passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020, surrounded by the great medical staff of Montgomery General Hospital.

Isidoro, was a beloved husband, father, Abuelo, brother and friend, who dedicated many years of his life to helping others and in service to his faith and membership at the Iglesia Pentecostal Casa de Dios, where he was both a...

May 21, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Gosnel W. Lawrence. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 21, 2020

Lucille C. Strobel (Neumaier).  Lucy passed away on May 21, 2020. She was an entrepreneur, the holder of many design patents, and a successful business owner from the mid-60s through the mid-80s, when it was incredibly unusual for a woman-owned business to be successful. Lucy was married to the late Gerald E. Strobel, a firefighter with the DCFD. Lucy...

May 19, 2020

James J. Woodring suddenly received the upward call of Christ Jesus at the age of 71. Jim is survived by his loving wife Ruth, sister Nancy Cummings, and brother John. He is the proud father of Joseph and Hannah Anderson, grandfather of Titus and Laurel. He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth S. and Mildred, brother Ken...

May 18, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Fabriciana Rivera. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 16, 2020

Henry A. Stuven passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 16, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  Hank is survived by his wife, Susan Knauf Stuven, children Amy Stuven (Chris), Brena Stuven Tart (Gene), Constance Stuven, James Stuven (Jessica), and grandsons Max Tart and Miles Stuven. He is also survived by his brother, Richard Stuven (Shelly), and sister...

May 11, 2020

Roxie Victoria Smith was born on April 16th, 1930 in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica to Parents Septimius and Ellen Dyer. She went to school in St. Elizabeth where she completed and excelled in all her general studies. As a young child Roxie loved to sew clothing and bake with her father.  At the age of 20, Roxie had her first...

May 11, 2020

Ashly Beatriz Valerio-Andrews was born in San Pedro Sula, cortes, Honduras on March 30, 1996. She was a single child born to Soraya Caceres and Melvin Valerio. Ashly was a loving Wife to Aaron Andrews. A loving sister to Genesis and Samuel Izaguirre. As a teen, Ashly received Christ into her life. She loved the Lord and enjoyed expressing...

May 10, 2020

Mr. Joseph “Joe” Victor Reyes Borja died peacefully on May 10, 2020 in Columbia, MD at the age of 66.

Joe was born on July 22, 1953 in Guam to Joaquin Flores and Magdalena Reyes Borja. In 1971, he enlisted in the United States Army, in which he served as a helicopter mechanic. He married Angie Pangelinan...