Obituaries
Odessa Dorothy Curtis
Jun 28, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Odessa Dorothy Curtis. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Diane Marie Jackson
Jun 24, 2020
Diane Marie Jackson transitioned to be with her lord and savior on June 24, 2020. She was born on October 13, 1950 in Washington to the late Willie B. Smith and Ruvella Goldie Jackson. She was educated by the District of Columbia Public Schools and attended Ballou High School. She was fortunate enough to find her career later in...
Brian Scott Dodge
Jun 21, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of my brother, Brian Scott Dodge at the age of 62 of COPD and congestive heart failure on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at his residence in Berwyn Heights, MD. Brian was born in San Diego, CA on April 27th 1958. The family moved to Silver Spring, MD in 1965....
Joan Carol Ponton
Jun 20, 2020
Joan Carol Ponton departed this world on June 20, 2020 after battling dementia for the last few years. She was the beloved wife of Patrick H. Ponton; mother of Patrick M. (Lynn), Cynthia (Stephon), Joseph (Joyce) and Anthony (Theresa); grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of 13; sister of Barbara Ross. There will be a private burial, and a memorial celebration...
Martina Garcia De Barrera
Jun 19, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Martina Garcia de Barrera. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Eric Severin
Jun 18, 2020
Eric “E” Severin (Age 43)
Eric Severin of Laurel, MD entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 18th, 2020.
Eric was the loving father of daughter Alina and son Michael, the dearly beloved son of Jocelyne and Gerard. He is also survived by brothers Ramon, Stanley and Jeffrey; many nieces, nephews and a host of...
Maria G Despotides
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...
Joseph John Gaffney
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...
Marion Frances (Zoref) Eastman
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...
Gerardo Ricardo Jaimes
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.
Jerry Reginald Alderman
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...
Doris (Miller) Shirey
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 ...
Harry Stephen Flora
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)...
Nancy Daramy
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...
Diane Elizabeth Pryor
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.
Elias Abimael Gomez
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.
Juan Antonio Valladares
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...
Isidoro Armenta
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...

Gosnel W. Lawrence
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.
Lucile Constance Strobel
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...
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