Laurie Lynn Snyder
Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Laurie Lynn Snyder, of Germantown, MD, passed away after a heroic battle following a liver transplant. As with all things in her life, throughout the battle, she remained loving, loyal, and fierce.
Adopted at birth, Laurie was born in Skokie, IL, lovingly raised by the late Melvin and Julianne Weiss. Later in life, Laurie was blessed to...
Barry Joel Gimble
Jan 14, 2026
Barry Joel Gimble passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at the age of 78, following a long illness. He will be laid to rest at King David Cemetery in Falls Church, VA.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Marybeth; his two dogs, Luci and Mac; his sister, Lynne Cooper (Steven); his brother, Gary Gimble (Leslie); as well...
Theresa Ruth Darivoff
Jan 14, 2026
With love and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Theresa Ruth Darivoff (nee Gelles) of North Bethesda, Maryland, who left this world peacefully just shy of her 98th birthday.
Theresa, known as Terry to her friends and family, was born and raised in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In 1953 she married the love of her life, Irvin Darivoff, with whom she...
Calvin Goldscheider
Jan 13, 2026
Calvin Goldscheider, age 84, a distinguished scholar of sociology, demography, and Judaic studies, died from pancreatic cancer on January 13 at his home in Bethesda, Maryland.
Professor Goldscheider was born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 28, 1941, to Albert and Minnie (Kessler) Goldscheider. After graduating from the Talmudical Academy in Baltimore, he attended Yeshiva University, where he graduated with honors in...
Leonard Joel Selfon
Jan 13, 2026
Leonard Joel Selfon, Esq., of Germantown, Maryland, passed away suddenly on January 13, 2026, at the age of 67. A devoted son and brother, beloved attorney, and tireless advocate for veterans and people with disabilities, Len leaves behind a profound personal and professional legacy marked by integrity, thoughtfulness, and kindness.
A long-time Maryland resident, Len attended University of Maryland and was...
Allen Jay Robinson
Jan 11, 2026
Allen Jay Robinson, 84, passed away peacefully at Howard County General Hospital. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Pauline Robinson; his brother, Ellis Robinson (Dori); his son, Rabbi Joel Robinson (Tova); and his cherished grandchildren, Shimshon Dovid, Sima, Leah, Yehuda Zev, Nechama Shaina, and Mordechai Hillel. His beloved daughter, Laura Jean Robinson, predeceased him. Family was the...
Linda Freyman-Horowitz
Jan 11, 2026
In Memoriam of Linda Freyman-Horowitz
Linda Freyman-Horowitz (née Linda Joyce Ades), a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong learner, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at the age of 84. Linda lived a life defined by curiosity, generosity, and deep love for her family and community.
Linda was born and raised in the Washington, D.C., area and graduated from Coolidge High...
Ronald West
Jan 10, 2026
Ronald David West passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Born in Washington, D.C. to Gertrude and Abe West, Ron lived a life punctuated by devotion to family, professional excellence, and community.
Ron was predeceased by his first wife, Phyllis West (z”l), of 61 years. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lynda Rothstein West. He...
Julius Bowen
Jan 8, 2026
Dr. Julius I. Bowen (age 95), born in Brooklyn, NY. March 7, 1930 to January 8, 2026.
Physicist and Renaissance man. Graduate of Syracuse University and Catholic University, his career in applied physics spanned nearly 60 years in Bell labs, NOL, Raff Associates, and the Applied Physics Lab of Johns Hopkins University.
Surviving family members, daughters: Lisa Wright and Melanie Levit, spouse Shirley Levin,...
Andrew Ira Greenspan
Jan 7, 2026
Andrew Ira Greenspan passed away on January 7, 2026, at 79 years old surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Rebecca “Becca” Kaplan Greenspan, loving father of Alexander Greenspan, cherished brother of Dr. Douglas Greenspan, and a treasured uncle and cousin.
Born in Washington, DC, Andrew was the son of Dr. Sidney and Ruthanne Greenspan. He graduated from Franklin & Marshall College...
Asher Oppenheimer
Jan 6, 2026
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Asher Oppenheimer. To all of you who knew Asher, you know he was a beloved father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and neighbor. He loved life, and to the delight of his friends and family, he fought to live to the remarkable age of 103 (and 11 months)....
Arlene Etterman
Jan 5, 2026
An obituary is not available at this time for Arlene Etterman. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Karen Selss
Jan 4, 2026
Karen Selss, born on October 9, 1957, in Washington, DC, a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished friend, passed away on January 4, 2026, in Silver Spring, MD, after a courageous battle with multiple health challenges. For more than forty years, Karen shared a loving and devoted marriage with her husband, Ira. She was a proud and dedicated mother, giving...
Fredric Berk
Jan 4, 2026
On Sunday, January 4, 2026, Fredric Berk passed away. Originally from New York, Fred was residing in Potomac, Maryland with his family.
Fred was the beloved husband of the late Sharon Berk; a devoted father to Stephanie Berk (Mish Shoykhet) and Lauren Kline (Sam Kline); a loving brother to Alan Berk (Celia) and Paula Shelby; and a cherished grandfather to Sam...
Stanley Shipley Hertzbach
Jan 3, 2026
On Saturday January 3, 2026 Stan Hertzbach of Silver Spring, formerly of Amherst, MA. Born June 15, 1939 in Baltimore, MD to the late Estelle and George Hertzbach. Beloved husband of Bobbye Turshinsky Hertzbach; devoted father of Rebeca (Edward) Blum, Marc and Gregory Hertzbach; cherished Pop-Pop of Moriah, Aryeh, Mitchell and Steven. Services will be held in the Chapel at...
Harvey J. Lebson
Jan 3, 2026
Harvey J. Lebson, age 79, worked for Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation as an Account Manager. He is survived by Marilyn, his wife of 55 years. He is also survived by his daughter, Sherri Morstein and son, Randy Lebson. In addition, he is survived by one grandchild, Sam Morstein and brother Roy Lebson. In lieu of flowers, you can donate to B’nai...
Morton Oskard
Jan 2, 2026
An obituary is not available at this time for Morton Oskard. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Patricia Strongin
Jan 2, 2026
On January 2, Patricia Kreindler Strongin died in Bethesda. She was 87. She was born in Manhattan to David Kriendler and Anne Levin Kriendler, and raised in Liberty, NY, and, really, Grossinger's Hotel, where her father was the General Manager and "Patsy" was a self-described "hotel brat" who reveled in short-sheeting guests' beds when she wasn't winning Silver Skates speedskating...