All Obituaries

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 Jr., and sister Jan. A private interment will take place at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. A memorial service for family and...

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 Linda Wilson (Robert), and many Stuven and Knauf beloved nieces and nephews. Hank was born in Brooklyn, New York to Irmgard...

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 her love of God while sharing the gospel with anyone. Ashly departed this life on May 11th, 2020 at John Hopkins hospital in Baltimore, MD.  Ashly...

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 daughter Barbara, followed by her son Danny, surviving twin daughter Darnett, Diana and June. She later moved to Kingston to pursue her...

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 in San Diego, California. The couple then moved to Austin, Texas with their daughter, where Joe began working as a nuclear technician. The family later moved to Northern...

Dorothy Mae Tucker, age 94, died peacefully on May 8, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Home in Hyattsville, Ms. Tucker was born Dorothea Mae Harris in Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 1926. Her parents were dairy farmers and she learned to milk cows at a young age. She was always a high energy person and channeled that early into art. She sewed, knitted, crocheted, drew and painted. In high school she was chosen by her teachers to be sent to Washington DC to participate in the program called Government...

Frances Taylor of Beltsville, Maryland, passed away at her home on May 5, 2020, at the age of 92.  She was predeceased by her husband, Olen Taylor, and great-grandson, Ryan DeCamp Jr.  She is survived by her sister: Grace Mottley; sons: Jeffrey and John (wife Lisa); grandchildren: Nicholas, Nichole, Kelly, Katlyn and Kristian. In addition, she is survived by many others including 7 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many others who considered her family. Frances was...

Harriet Hofer, age 60, of Beltsville, Maryland, passed away om 2 May, at Bridgepoint Hospital, Washinton DC. Harriet was born in Rushville Nebraska on June 2, 1959. She traveled with her family throughout the United States, as her father was a teacher and later superintendant of several school systems. Harriet enjoyed sports, especially softball and foosball, where she excelled as a player.   She is survived by her husband Rick in Beltsville Maryland, stepchildren in Jacksonville...

On Saturday, May 2, 2020, Graciela (Gracie) Nereida Cedillos of Beltsville, Maryland passed away at the age of 47. Gracie, known to many, was a beloved wife of 28 years to Jose Cedillos, mother to Jose, Christian, and Ronaldo, and grandmother to Daniel, Jace, and Isabella. Gracie was loved by all and lived a beautiful life filled with family, friends, love, and laughter. Besides being missed by her family, Gracie will also be missed by her Beltsville Academy family. Viewing will be held on...