Obituaries

Barbara Jeffe
May 3, 2026
Barbara Elaine Jeffe, a woman of remarkable resilience, curiosity, and warmth, passed away on May 3, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born on August 5, 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland, Barbara’s early years were marked by profound loss. Her father, Sam Zuckerman, died in a fire when she was just two years old. Her mother later remarried Sam Smith, and Barbara...
Brent Mateo Valentin Gelpi
Apr 30, 2026
An obituary is not available at this time for Brent Mateo Valentin Gelpi. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall
Henry Cohn
Apr 30, 2026
On Thursday April 30, 2026, Henry Allen Cohn of Gaithersburg, MD passed away a few weeks after celebrating his 79th birthday with family.
Beloved husband of the late Thanh-Dung Cohn for over 30 years, who preceded him in death in 2009. He is survived by his second wife, Lenore Wright Cohn of Winnipeg, Canada; son, Michael Cohn; daughter-in-law, Ami Bhavsar-Cohn; and...
Matthew Gordon Ash
Apr 29, 2026
Matthew Gordon Ash
September 30, 1943 – April 29, 2026
Matthew Gordon Ash, age 82, passed away on April 29, 2026, in Washington, D.C., surrounded by his loved ones. A man of profound integrity and great generosity, Matthew left an indelible mark on every community he touched.
Born on September 30, 1943, in London, Ontario, to Samuel and Ruth Ash, Matthew moved to...
Ellen Jane Shorr
Apr 29, 2026
On 29, April, 2026, Ellen J. Shorr of Bethesda MD and Sarasota FL. Beloved Wife of the late Walter R. Shorr, Z”L; devoted mother of Michael and Andrew (Lissa); Cherished grandmother of Robert (Lydia) and Brian (Shayna); Also survived by great grandchildren Zev, Tehila, and Lielle.
She was originally trained as a speech pathologist and later in life became a certified...
Larry Berkow
Apr 27, 2026
Larry Malcolm Berkow, a native and lifelong resident of the Washington, DC area, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026.
His parents were Benjamin and Edna Berkow. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Bettymerle Berkow; His sons and their spouses Jay (Greg) and Steven (Ita); And his grandchildren Zachary (Emma), Lily and Zoey.
Upon graduating Georgetown University Law School, he...
Naum Lakhman
Apr 26, 2026
An obituary is not available at this time for Naum Lakhman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on his Tribute Wall.
Sam M. Bensimmon
Apr 25, 2026
On April 25, 2026, Samuel Bensimmon of Rockville, MD
Beloved Husband of the late Raymonde Bensimmon; devoted father of Marc, Evelyne, Lydia, and Patrick; Cherished grandfather of Noah, Julien, Leah, Adam, Bianca, and Myles; and Great-grandfather of Soleil.
He and his family immigrated to Maryland from Fez, Morocco in 1967, carrying with him the traditions, warmth, and values of his homeland. He...
Evan Greenleigh
Apr 25, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the tragic death of our beautiful Evan Andrew Greenleigh. He died in a boating accident in Charleston, SC on April 25, 2026 at the age of 19.
Making us proud came so easy for Evan. He excelled at everything he did because of his inner strength, purpose, grit, and determination. Above all, he...
Eli Saltzman
Apr 25, 2026
On Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Eli Saltzman of Leisure World, Silver Spring, MD. Beloved Husband for over 56 years to Barbara Saltzman; devoted and loving father of Brenda Saltzman, and Steven (Diane) Saltzman; adored grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A private gravesite ceremony will be held for the family at Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park –...
Charles S. Lubin
Apr 23, 2026
On April 23, 2026, Charles Scott Lubin of Olney, MD passed away. He leaves his beloved wife Linda a few months shy of their 50th wedding anniversary. Devoted father of Jennifer and the late Todd, adoring grandfather to Ryleigh, Austin, and London, loving brother of Nancy and the late Sandra, and the caring uncle to niece Stacey and nephew Matthew.
Charles...
Marilyn Ruth Adelson
Apr 19, 2026
On Sunday, April 19th, 2026 Marilyn Ruth Adelson of Hollywood Fl. Beloved wife of the late Harry Adelson; devoted mother of Nancy VanGrack (Dr. Joe Feinsod), Jay Adelson, Richard Adelson (Vanessa); loving sister of the late Bernice Weinberg; cherished grandmother of Lauren (Adam) Wexler, Alan (Molly) VanGrack, Marissa (Christian) Carchidi; also survived by 7 great-grandchildren. Daughter of Goldie and Helene...
Raphaela Eve Weinsweig
Apr 18, 2026
Raphaela Eve Weinsweig passed on Saturday the 18th day of April of 2026 (Alef of Iyar 5,786). Raphaela was the beloved daughter of Tamar and Marc Weinsweig, sister of Daniela and Nesya Weinsweig, granddaughter of Toni Melloul and the late Raphael Melloul as well as the late Shirley and Burnet Weinsweig. She was also the girlfriend of Zack Ugaz as...
Maria C Northup
Apr 16, 2026
An obituary is not available at this time for Maria C Northup. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall
Eileen Barkas Hoffman
Apr 16, 2026
Eileen Barkas Hoffman, 78, passed away on April 16, 2026, at home in the presence of her family. Born at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City on July 27, 1947, she was the daughter of William and Gladys Barkas and grew up in Bayside, Queens, NY.
Eileen received her B.S. from Cornell University’s New York State School of Industrial and...
Fern C Bach
Apr 13, 2026
Fern (Savitri) Bach age 73 of Rockville, MD tragically died Monday, April 13, 2026. She is survived by her husband Eric of over 25 years, her two sons, Ari and Adam, and two grandsons, Cody and Tyler. She touched the hearts and minds of everyone she met. She was always interested in learning new things every day and finding ways...
Eleanor Goldman
Apr 12, 2026
An obituary is not available at this time for Eleanor Goldman. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Vicky Diamond
Apr 10, 2026
Vicky Diamond of Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Diamond, Vicky is survived by her devoted children, Brett (Laurie) Diamond, Jeffrey (Georgia) Diamond, and the late Heidi Diamond; cherished grandmother of Austin, Lexy, Noah, Charlie, and Erin; and loving sister of...
Adele Helene Liskov
Apr 9, 2026
With deep sorrow, we announce that Adele H. Liskov, age 82, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at Potomac Court in Potomac, Maryland. She was born on July 8, 1943, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to the late Kieve and Gertrude Liskov,
Adele was a woman of sharp intellect and global vision. After graduating from Central High School and pursuing graduate studies...
Ira Priesman
Apr 9, 2026
An obituary is not available at this time for Ira Priesman. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on his Tribute Wall.
Memorial Contributions can be made to Mazon and Children Defense Fund.
All services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.
