Obituaries
William Dettwiller Stroker
2024
On October 9, 2024, William Dettwiller Stroker (known as “Billy Dett” in the early years and then “Billy Blue Eyes” and eventually just “Bill”) died at the age of 86 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Loving husband to Mary Ann Stroker, devoted father to Katherine Stroker (Charles Betancourt), and proud grandfather of William and Sam Betancourt, Bill is also survived by...
Christopher Lee Adams
Oct 7, 2024
Christopher Adams passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2024. Chris was born in 1971 and attended DeMatha Catholic High School '90. He is survived by his mother, Barbara, one aunt, Frances, one uncle, Bill, and three cousins. He is also survived by many, many friends. He delivered for UPS for many years and was beloved by his customers....
Bruce Edward Wetherald
Oct 7, 2024
Bruce Edward Wetherald went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 7, 2024.
Born on June 12, 1961, Bruce grew up and put down deep roots (or lived almost his entire life),
in Beltsville, Md. He graduated from High Point High School, trained as a draftsman and worked
briefly in the civil engineering industry. He then moved into food service management...
Robert "Bob" Brewton Stoltz
Oct 3, 2024
Bob is survived by his wife of 67 years, Helen; his children, Joy, Scott (Diane), and Robin (Ernie); and his grandchildren, Matthew, Alison, and Parker.
Bob served in the U.S. Army for three years during the Korean War. He had a long career in the paper industry, retiring from RIS Paper Company as a Salesman. A member of the AmericanLegion, Bob enjoyed a variety of...
Elizabeth C. Raab
Oct 3, 2024
Elizabeth (Betty) Raab, of Beltsville, MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Michele, her grandson, Jacob and his wife, Sarah.
Betty's life revolved around God and family. She was a loving and dedicated friend and wife to Fred for 54 years...

Asifa Hassam
Sep 28, 2024
An obituary is not available at this time for Asifa Hassam. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Patricia Ann Schilke Gawne
Sep 23, 2024
Patricia Ann Schilke Gawne of Beltsville, MD passed away on September 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born on March 17,1931 in Washington, DC to Rudolph and Evelyn Schilke and grew up in Brookland. She was a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Cross High School and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics...
Robert "Bob" Humphrey
Sep 23, 2024
On Monday, September 23, 2024, Robert Humphrey passed away at the age of 97 after many health battles in recent years. He was born in 1927. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Philippines and returned home 8/13/1946. He came home to his future wife, Doris. After returning home, he worked for the U.S....
Matilda June Turner
Sep 22, 2024
Loving Mother and Grandmother
Matilda June Turner, 86, passed away on September 22, 2024.
Matilda June was born on October 4, 1937, to Matilda and Dr. Junius Vann. She grew up in Spring Hope, North Carolina. She cherished her home in Spring Hope for all of her life. When she was...
Eleanor F. Behnke
Sep 19, 2024
Eleanor Fitter Behnke, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, at the age of 90. A longtime resident of Beltsville, MD, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Behnke. She is survived by her children, Jeanne Behnke Byrnes (James), Mark Behnke (Charlene), and Carl Behnke (Sara). She had seven grandchildren:...
David Robert Gogan
Sep 19, 2024
David Robert Gogan, 32 years old, of Burtonsville, Maryland passed away on September 19, 2024. David was a special soul whose warmth and love touched everyone around him. Though he faced challenges that often left him misunderstood, he carried within him a beautiful spirit that radiated kindness and affection. David embraced life with enthusiasm— he loved school, Sesame Street,...
Mark Patrick Falcone, Jr.
Sep 19, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Mark Patrick Falcone, Jr. (Marky) of Glen Burnie, MD, who died on September 19, 2024. Mark leaves behind his parents, Barbara and Mark Falcone as well as his maternal Grandmother, Donna Hitt and younger sister, Hayley Falcone. Mark is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Mark was a...
Joanne E. Garrison
Sep 19, 2024
Joanne Elizabeth Garrison passed away in the early hours of September 19, 2024,
Joanne was born on May 19, 1947, in Washington, DC, to Joseph and Dorothy Monaco. Joanne worked for the federal government and, after retirement, spent the last years of her life with friends at the casino, bingo, and senior club activities. Her grandchildren and...
Edna M. Cochran
Sep 15, 2024
Edna will be lovingly missed by her children Roy I. Cochran Jr. (son), Joy B. Hotovchin (daughter), Melissa Daniel Brundage (granddaughter) and her husband (David Brundage), James Daniel Robinson (great-grandson), Benjamin Robinson (father to James Daniel Robinson) Emma Ann Brundage (great-granddaughter), Eleanor Cherone (twin sister), Robert D. Daniel III (father to granddaughters Laura & Melissa, grandfather to James &...
Kathryn "Katy" Colleen Tomlinson
Sep 12, 2024
KATHRYN “KATY” COLLEEN TOMLINSON
Katy was born in July 1980 to Margie Nieman and grew up in Bowie, MD. She graduated from Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt and went on to graduate from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology. (GO NOLES!)
Katy joined the United States Army and graduated from...
Joseph Gray
Sep 11, 2024
A Life, A Trial and Tribulation and Overcome
"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have
tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." (John 16:33)
Joseph Gray was born to Sylvia...
Howard "Kent" Hills
Sep 10, 2024
Howard Kent Hills of Silver Spring, Maryland, peacefully passed into eternal life September 10, 2024, with his wife of 64 years, Marilyn, by his side. In the prior days and hours, he was surrounded by family.
Kent was a man of keen intellect and myriad interests which he approached with characteristic curiosity, diligence, and depth. He was...
Carlton James Williams
Sep 8, 2024
Carlton James Williams, 63, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024. LCPL Williams was born on September 17, 1960, in Washington, District of Columbia, to Marvin and Barbara (Hutchinson) Williams. He was the fourth oldest of five children. Carlton was blessed as a baby at Florida Avenue Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. After graduating from McKinley Technical High School,...
Jose Elenilson Carrillo
Sep 5, 2024
An obituary is not available at this time for Jose Elenilson Carrillo. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Rebecca C Mack
Aug 20, 2024
Rebecca Christine Mack, 41, of Upper Marlboro, MD, passed away on August 20, 2024, due to complications of RSV. Born on May 11, 1983, Rebecca had Down Syndrome and a myriad of medical issues as a result. Her will to live was incredible. With a predicted life expectancy of only 10 months, Rebecca fought through 15 separate medical challenges and...
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