Obituaries

Crindi Loschinkohl
May 25, 2025
Cerinda "Crindi" Loschinkohl, age 73, of Takoma Park, MD died on May 25, 2025 of complications due to lung cancer. She was born in Amherst, OH on October 5, 1951. Crindi was extremely smart, principled, disciplined, and determined. She was also loving, generous, patient, and so, so funny. Crindi never sought credit or attention, but she made an outsized...
Johanna Libby Spitzer
May 23, 2025
It is with sadness that we share the news of the loss of Johanna Libby Spitzer. On Friday, May 23rd, Johanna passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at home, with family nearby. Johanna was 18 days shy of her 33rd birthday.
Johanna was a longtime resident of Rockville, Maryland. She was a bright and joyful young woman...
Raquel Gaelick
May 23, 2025
An obituary is not available at this time for Raquel Gaelick. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Mina Blumberg Sweet
May 22, 2025
On May 22, 2025, Mina Blumberg Sweet of Silver Spring, MD, born April 16, 1929. Predeceased by her loving husband Jacob "Jack" Sweet and her sister Mildred Arrill. Mother of Ellen Sweet (Irv Gutman), Pam (Jim) Grant and Linda (Tom) Kennedy; Proud grandmother of Monica Kellner (Greg), Emily Pearl (Aaron), and Brian Kennedy (Karina); And loving great-grandmother of six....
Karyn Joyce Plevy Leighton
May 21, 2025
An obituary is not available at this time for Karyn Leighton. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
William L. Bush, Jr
May 21, 2025
On Wednesday, May 21st, William L. Bush, Jr of Cooper City, FL.
Beloved husband of Joan A. Bush; Devoted father of Jeffrey, Neal (Shari), and Chaya; Loving brother of Eleanor (Francis) Chucker; Cherished grandfather of Jacqueline Bush, Danielle (Benjamin) Fechter, and Ryan Bush.
William L. Bush, Jr was a 3rd generation Washingtonian who spent his...
Joan Roberta Dorf
May 20, 2025
On May 20, 2025, Joan Roberta Dorf of Rockville, MD, born August 22, 1932, passed away surrounded by her loving family.
She was predeceased by her loving husband Theodore "Ted" Dorf. Devoted mother of Mark Dorf and Caren (Zak Kreisman) Dorf; Cherished grandmother of Howie and Jesse; Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Joan...
Micah Isaac Krichevsky
May 18, 2025
Micah Isaac Krichevsky, a research biologist, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday evening.
Micah was born to David and Dora Krichevsky in Chicago in 1931, and raised in New Haven, Connecticut. As an undergraduate studying biology at the University of Connecticut, he married his wife Elaine on June 22, 1952. He then went on to...
Vivian Rose Stahl
May 17, 2025
An obituary is not available at this time for Vivian Stahl. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Karen Lynne Modell
May 17, 2025
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Karen Modell, Beloved Wife of David; devoted mother of Jessa and Kayli; Loving sister of Martin (Glenna) Krongold and Susan (Roger) Liddle; Aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Karen founded the Montgomery Multiple Sclerosis Center, which provided community support and resources to MS patients and their families in the DC...
Beatrice Root
May 17, 2025
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, BEATRICE ROOT of Bethesda, MD, one month after celebrating her 100th birthday.
Beloved wife of the late Samuel Root; Loving mother of Deborah Hersh and her husband Ira Hersh, Jerrold Root and the late Pamela Root. Adoring grandmother to Jason Hersh, Dana Karangelen and Mary Schuette; Great-grandmother to Samantha and Max Hersh,...
Terry Ilene Guinter
May 14, 2025
An obituary is not available at this time for Terry Ilene Guinter. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Nanette Majoras
May 12, 2025
An obituary is not available at this time for Nanette Majoras. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Richard Lewis Sugarman
May 12, 2025
Richard Lewis Sugarman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, in Washington, DC, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 89 years old.
Born on September 6, 1935, in Washington, DC, Richard lived a life marked by achievement, compassion, and deep connections to his family and community. He...
William Lee Moses
May 11, 2025
William Lee Moses passed away on May 11, 2025, in Washington, DC. Beloved husband of Nancy Kestenbaum, Bill was a loving father to Matt and his wife Julie. He was the cherished son of the late Peggy and Charlie Moses and a devoted brother to Pat and Dan. A respected figure in both his personal and professional life, Bill...
James Weightman
May 9, 2025
On Friday, May 9, 2025, James Weightman passed away at age 93 still wanting to live life to the fullest. Jim was the beloved husband of Leslie L. Weightman for a week shy of 44 years; devoted father of Karen Paris, Eric Suissa (Rebecca), David and the late Susan Weightman; loving grandfather of Dylan, Mia, Blake, Sophia and Julia;...
Joseph Kamph
May 9, 2025
An obituary is not available at this time for Joseph Kamph. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Donations:Alzheimer's Association Web: http://alz.org
Ruth Levin
May 8, 2025
An obituary is not available at this time for Ruth Levin. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Ilene Leventhal
May 8, 2025
Ilene Epstein Leventhal
Author, Teacher, Charity Founder, Devoted Wife, Mother & Nana
Ilene Leventhal, 79, a loving and caring wife, daughter, mother, sister, nana and friend died peacefully of complications from dementia on May 8, 2025 at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. Born on November 20, 1945 and raised in the District of Columbia, Ilene...
Leah Bernice Oringher
May 8, 2025
Leah Bernice Oringher passed away on May 8, 2025 leaving behind a family who adored her. Bernice lived every day joyfully, always reminding us how lucky she was. She met the love of her life, Leon Aaron Oringher, when they were teenagers. They married after he returned from serving bravely in World War II and instilled in their three...
