Helen Lynne Rubin, née Richman, 80, of Potomac, Maryland, passed away on January 3, 2023 at her home, surrounded by loved ones.

After earning a BS in Biology from Hunter College in 1962, Helen worked as a phlebotomist and soon rose to laboratory head at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital.

After time devoted to starting and raising a family, Helen subsequently earned a BS in accounting from the University of Maryland in 1980, starting a second career as a Certified Public Accountant in 1982 at the age of 40.  Once again, her undeniable talent and dedication resulted in numerous professional accomplishments – ultimately serving as Vice President of Wells Fargo Mortgage up until her retirement in 2000.  Over the last twenty years, in addition to traveling the world with her husband and expending limitless time and love on her family, Helen devoted her time and resources to charitable causes and served for many years on the Executive Board of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington.

Throughout a lifetime of personal and professional accomplishments, Helen never lost sight of what was most important to her: love of and time spent with family and friends, service to others, and charitable acts.  The world was truly a better place for her presence and she will be cherished and remembered in the minds and deeds of those fortunate enough to have known her. Helen is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, David Noel Rubin; her children, Lee Stacey Rubin Chase (and her spouse Robert), Hope Ellen Rubin (and her spouse Richard Freedman), Brian Scott Rubin (and his wife Trisha); her sister Eileen Rachelson (and her husband Philip); and her six cherished grandchildren: Alex and Aidan Chase, Jason and Dana Freedman, and Sydney and Ian Rubin.

Funeral services will be held at Temple Beth Ami in Rockville, Maryland, on Thursday January 5, 2023 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, please send donations for pancreatic research to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network ( PanCan.org ).