Obituaries

William A. Lemer

William A. Lemer

Dec 31, 2019

On Tuesday, December 31, 2019, William A. Lemer (Bill) of Chevy Chase, MD passed away peacefully in his sleep. Beloved husband of Miriam (Mickey) Lemer; devoted father of Eric (Sabrina), Keith (Stephanie) and Jodi Moraru (Eldad); cherished "PopPop" to Alexandra and Vanessa Lemer,  Jordyn, Lauren and Austin Lemer and Eli and Talia Moraru; loving brother of Gary Lemer (Mary...

Helen C Goracoff

Helen C Goracoff

Dec 31, 2019

On Tuesday, December 31, 2019, Helen C. "Tippy" Goracoff of Martinsburg, WV passed away. Beloved wife of the late Maurice "Mike" Goracoff; devoted mother of Toby Wilson, Danny Goracoff, Michael Goracoff and Bobby Goracoff; loving sister of Leecreedia Lowe and the late Tommy Collins, Babe Sweep, and Joetta Reges; cherished grandmother of Ashley Reynolds and Carley Wilson; treasured aunt...

Stephen Levenson

Stephen Levenson

Dec 29, 2019

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

Albert Sacks

Albert Sacks

Dec 26, 2019

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

Murray Smith

Murray Smith

Dec 25, 2019

On Wednesday December 25, 2019, Murray Smith of Alexandria VA passed away peacefully. Beloved husband of Marcia Eleni Smith, devoted father of Alexander and David Smith, and loving grandfather of Camilla Smith. Murray began taking flying lessons at age 14 while working at the Waukegan airport. He pursued a degree in journalism at the University of Illinois. After a stint...

Joseph M. Sitrick

Joseph M. Sitrick

Dec 24, 2019

JOSEPH M. SITRICK

Joseph M. Sitrick

April 2, 1921 – December 24, 2019

Joe Sitrick was born in 1921 in Moline, Illinois to David and Gertrude Sitrick; he was raised in Davenport, Iowa. After excelling in speech and debate throughout grade school, Joe was awarded a 4-year scholarship at the University of Iowa....

Willard Wishnow

Willard Wishnow

Dec 24, 2019

On Tuesday December 24, 2019, Willard Wishnow of Bethesda, Maryland. Loving husband of 66 years to the late Aileen Wishnow. Devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather of children, Steve (Sue) and Shelley (Harry); grandchildren, Samantha (Corey), David and Brandon; and great grandchild Noah. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org)...

Michael Mazo

Michael Mazo

Dec 23, 2019

Michael Alexander Mazo passed away on December 23, 2019.

Michael is survived by his mother, Nina Kostina; his wife, Natasha Mazo; his daughter, Esmé Mazo; his father, Alexander Mazo; and his grandmother, Eleonora Krasnovskaya.

Michael was born in Moscow, Russia on March 27, 1980 to Dr. Nina Kostina and Dr. Alexander Mazo. Emigrating to the...

Beatrice Notice Kleinman

Beatrice Notice Kleinman

Dec 23, 2019

On Monday, December 23, 2019, Beatrice Kleinman of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Kleinman; devoted mother of Marilyn K. Margolis (Mitch), Bradford A. Kleinman (Sharon) and Robert J. Kleinman (Rebekah); loving grandmother of Nikki, Paul, Michael, Stacey, Natalie and Olivia; cherished great-grandmother of Jessie, Matthew, Andrea, Addi, Gavin, Phillip, Madeline and Maher. A chapel service...

Monroe Sandberg

Monroe Sandberg

Dec 23, 2019

Monroe Sandberg, of Columbia MD, passed away on December 23, 2019, at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife Ruth, two sons, Drew (Christine) Sandberg and Brian Sandberg, his daughter, Marnee (Albert) Bloomfield; his sister, Eryl (Bob) Cox; his grandchildren, Melissa (Alex) Korobkin, Victoria Weaver, Tori Waldron, Seth Sandberg, Riley Sandberg, Max Bloomfield, Daniel Bloomfield and...

Rita Reiser

Rita Reiser

Dec 21, 2019

Burial at Wellwood Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY on Tuesday, December 24,2019

Robert Neil Rosecrans

Robert Neil Rosecrans

Dec 20, 2019

Robert Neil Rosecrans died on Friday, December 20, 2019 in Bethesda, Maryland. Robbie was the beloved son of Bob and Heather Rosecrans; devoted brother of Peter Rosecrans and brother-in-law of Ashley Rosecrans; grandson of Diane Stevenson and the late RAdm. Neil Stevenson, United States Navy, the late Col. Robert Rosecrans, United States Marine Corps and the late Lenore Rosecrans;...

Bernard Bennett

Bernard Bennett

Dec 19, 2019

Bernard Bennett passed away December 19, 2019 in West Palm Beach, FL; he was 100 years old.

A native of Washington DC, he attended the USNA and was a member of the historic class that graduated in three years due to WWII. While at the academy, he played goalie on the soccer team. Bernard had two siblings,...

Shirley Scher Jacobs

Shirley Scher Jacobs

Dec 19, 2019

A Long Life Well Lived...Shirley Scher Jacobs. On Thursday, December 19, 2019, Shirley Scher Jacobs of Chevy Chase, Maryland passed away due to complications associated with a bad fall that occurred on October 28th. Shirley, a native Washingtonian, was an active supporter, volunteer, and often Board Member of several local non-profits. A partial list includes: Common Cause, Washington Hospital...

Shirley Blumberg

Shirley Blumberg

Dec 19, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Shirley Blumberg. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Donations:

Hadassah Web: https://www.hadassah.org/

Liese Fischer

Liese Fischer

Dec 18, 2019

Burial in Emerson, NJ at Cedar Park Cemetery on Sunday, December 22, 2019.

Helene Irma Swirsky

Helene Irma Swirsky

Dec 14, 2019

Helene Irma Swirsky, May 7, 1929 to December 14, 2019. Our loving mother, recently of Lafayette, CA,  passed away peacefully at home with family and hospice support at her side.

Helene is survived by her two devoted daughters; Amy (Steve) Wollins of Rockville, MD and Ellie (Jeff) Kann of Lafayette, CA; her cherished four grandchildren, Michael (Rose)...

Rosalind R Kay

Rosalind R Kay

Dec 14, 2019

On  Saturday, December 14, 2019, Rosalind (Rozzie) Schrott Kay, of North Bethesda, Maryland, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family, with her beloved husband, Marvin, of 60 years, by her side.

Loving  mother of Suzanne (Josh)  Schonfeld and Andrea "Obbie" Kay. Cherished grandmother of David, Brian and Aaron Schonfeld.   Sister  of Elaine Betcher (Bill,...

Mildred S Katzen

Mildred S Katzen

Dec 14, 2019

On Saturday, December 14, 2019, Mildred Katzen, of Chevy Chase, MD.  Beloved wife of the late Dr. Bernard Katzen; devoted mother of Dr. Harvey Katzen (Barbara) and Dr. Burton Katzen (Wendy); loving sister of Arnold Seigel (Rhoda); cherished grandmother of Arlyn (Robert), Adam and Jason (Lori); and great-grandmother of Blake, Brynn, Charly, Bryce, Brady and Emery.  A graveside service...

Samuel Tucker

Samuel Tucker

Dec 14, 2019

SAMUEL TUCKER of Potomac, MD, passed away on December 14 after a long  illness.  Beloved husband of 37 years of Debby (Cohen) Tucker, devoted father to Seth Tucker and Jennifer Shopsin (Matthew), and loving grandfather to Rachel Shopsin.  Born in Baltimore on December 26, 1948, Sam graduated from the University of Maryland and had a long career in the...