Obituaries

Lauren Ann Kay

Lauren Ann Kay

Dec 16, 2025

Lauren Ann Kay, property manager and philanthropist, died at her home in Barnesville, Maryland on Tuesday December 16, 2025. She was 75. 

Born February 11, 1950 in Washington DC, she was the daughter of Jack and Ina Kay. Ms. Kay was a 1968 graduate of Maret School and studied at Lasell College and Virginia Commonwealth University. 

She was a kind-hearted, curious, and...

Michelle Valerie Yam

Michelle Valerie Yam

Dec 14, 2025

When I die 

If you need to weep 

Cry for someone walking the street beside you. 

You can love me most by letting hands touch hands, and 

Soul's touch souls.

You can love me most by sharing your Simchas (goodness) and 

multiplying your Mitzvot (acts of kindness). 

You can love me most by 

letting me live in your eyes 

and not on your mind. 

And when you say 

Kaddish for me 

Remember...

Selig A Taubenblatt

Selig A Taubenblatt

Dec 14, 2025

On December 14, 2025, Selig “Sy” Taubenblatt passed away. Beloved husband of the late Sondra Taubenblatt, devoted father of Marc (Wendy), Betsy (Steve), and Joel (Jody); cherished grandfather of 7, and great-grandfather of 2.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, 12 P.M., at Kol Shalom, 9110 Darnestown Rd, Rockville, MD, with private interment. Memorial contributions may be...

Inna Kano

Inna Kano

Dec 11, 2025

On Thursday, December 11, 2025 Inna Kano of Rockville, age 89, passed away in her Rockville, MD home.

She is survived by her son Alexander, grandson Emil and two grand-grandchildren. Her husband Yefim Superfin passed away 6 years ago.

Inna was born in 1936 in Baku, Azerbaijan and emigrated with her family to the USA in 1989. Inna was an accomplished economist...

Eugene Sadick

Eugene Sadick

Dec 11, 2025

Eugene Sadick, 93, of Rockville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025.

Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, Eugene spent his early years in New York before later living in Miami and ultimately settling in the Washington, D.C. area. His life reflected both curiosity and service, qualities that shaped his personal and professional journey.

Eugene was a proud Korean War veteran who served...

Philip Klubes

Philip Klubes

Dec 11, 2025

On December 11, 2025, Philip Klubes, age 90, of Rockville, Maryland passed away comfortably surrounded by family. Beloved Husband of the late Barbra Jane Klubes, devoted father of Benjamin Klubes (Risa Bender) and David Klubes (Felisa Neuringer), brother of the late Gerald Klubes and cherished grandfather of Sophia Klubes, Joshua Klubes and Sam Klubes and uncle to James Ballantine (Lisa) and...

Jacque Labovitz

Jacque Labovitz

Dec 10, 2025

Jacque Labovitz, 81, passed away on December 10, 2025.

Jacque is survived by his beloved wife, Roberta “Bobbi” Labovitz of Olney, Maryland; his son, Michael Labovitz (Lilah) of Cherry Hill, New Jersey; and his daughter, Michelle Labovitz (Jon Serino) of Olney, Maryland. He was a proud and loving grandfather to Ethan and Abigail. Jacque is also survived by his brother, Mordecai “Mort”...

Morton Brown

Morton Brown

Dec 10, 2025

Morton Nathan Brown, born Aug. 14, 1933, in Washington, DC, passed away peacefully on Dec. 10, 2025, at the age of 92. 

From 1953- 1955, Morton served in the 18th Airborne Corps. of the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Sergeant. In 1956, he married his beloved Lorraine, with whom he remained for almost 70 years. They built their life together in...

Charles Cole

Charles Cole

Dec 9, 2025

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Howard Eliot Silvers

Howard Eliot Silvers

Dec 8, 2025

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

Miriam Jane Birnbach

Miriam Jane Birnbach

Dec 8, 2025

Miriam Jane Shanker Birnbach, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 8, 2025. Born on July 9, 1934, in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the beloved daughter of Samuel and Jeanette Shanker.

Miriam lived a life defined by family, style, heart, and deep devotion to the people she loved. She had an unmistakable elegance, from her impeccable taste to the...

Sharron Faye Wittenberg

Sharron Faye Wittenberg

Dec 7, 2025

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Lorraine Brown

Lorraine Brown

Dec 5, 2025

Lorraine Harriet (Beiser) Brown, born November 2, 1936, in New York, NY, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, at the age of 89. She spent her youth in Washington, DC, graduating from Coolidge High School in 1955. In 1956, she married her dedicated and loving husband, Morton N. Brown, who she remained with for almost 70 years. She and...

Marc Howard Wernick

Marc Howard Wernick

Dec 5, 2025

Marc Howard Wernick passed away unexpectedly on December 5, 2025. He was the beloved son of Thea Wernick and the late Ted Wernick. Marc leaves behind his devoted sister, Mara Robinson, and her husband, Michael, and he was an adoring and unforgettable uncle to Todd and Lindsay.

Marc was an extraordinary human being—warm, generous, and endlessly kind. He had the rare...

Paul E. Goozh

Paul E. Goozh

Dec 4, 2025

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, Paul E. Goozh of Potomac, MD passed away surrounded by loving family. Beloved husband of Judi L. Goozh; devoted father of Jonathan Goozh, Allison Goozh, Jennifer Keeling (Jay Jenkins), Rebecca Sondike and David Levine. Brother to Jerry (Susan) Goozh, Dr. Walter E. Goozh (of blessed memory), Ken (Barnett) Druskin, Cindy Perlis (Fred Lurmann). Papa to...

Bernard Altschuler

Bernard Altschuler

Dec 4, 2025

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Inna Talmy

Inna Talmy

Dec 4, 2025

Inna's professional home for over three decades was the American Ceramic Society, and in recognition of her lifelong dedication to the field, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Ceramic Society Foundation - https://secure.qgiv.com/for/acers

Shirley Schwalb Small

Shirley Schwalb Small

Dec 4, 2025

Shirley Schwalb Small, devoted wife of Albert H. Small, OBM, and cherished mother of Susan, Albert, Jr., and James, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, at her home in Chevy Chase, Maryland. 

Born Shirley Schwalb on June 16, 1931, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to Martin and Paula Schwalb, where Shirley lived until she attended Penn State University and Tobé -Coburn School...

Victoria Korsch

Victoria Korsch

Dec 2, 2025

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