Obituaries

Myrtle Ellen (Ball) Lawson

Jul 12, 2020

Myrtle Ellen Ball Lawson Myrtle Lawson, formerly of Beltsville, MD, died peacefully on July 12, in Rockville, MD. She was 94 years old. A private service was held at George Washington cemetery.

She was born June 13, 1926 in Honaker, VA. She grew up on a farm with her five brothers and one sister in a house...

Ching Ho

Jul 11, 2020

Ching Ho of Westminster, MD, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 10, 2020, with his wife and children by his side.  He was 91 years old.

Ching was born on December 24, 1929 in Malaysia.  At age 15, he left his home to join the fight against the Japanese invasion of China.  He settled...

Thomas Lee Dively

Jul 11, 2020

Husband of Myrna Dively; father of Teffoni, Todd Lawrence, and Jason Thomas; grandfather of Amnesty and Chelsay; great-grandfather of seven; brother of Galen, John (Dottie), Geroge (Jackie), and Randy.

Donations:

Upper Claar Church of the Brethren 405 Upper Claar Rd, Claysburg PA 16625 Tel: 1-814-239-5449 Web: http://upperclaar.com

Charles Clinton Gallagher, Jr.

Jul 9, 2020

Charles Gallagher, 92, formerly of Adelphi, MD, passed away peacefully at his Silver Spring residence on Thursday, July 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lenore, and “daughter” Linda Casselberry. Affectionately known as “Chuck” or “Mr. G” he was an exemplary musician, music educator and arranger in the MD/DC area.

Charles was born on...

William E. Brickhouse

Jul 7, 2020

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

Juana Z. Robles Custodio

Jul 1, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Juana Z. Robles Custodio. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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...