Obituaries

Eleanor Cohen
Jan 10, 2020
Eleanor Cohen (age 87) of Rockville, MD passed peacefully on Friday January 10, 2020. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. Richard L. Cohen. Devoted mother of Diana (Dee) Lichtenstein and her husband Jeremy; Paul and his wife Faye; Adam and his wife Elizabeth. Also survived by seven grandchildren, Jessie (Joshua), Illie, Ethan,Rachel, Joshua, Justin, and Caleb.
...Joan B. Roth
Jan 8, 2020
On Wednesday, January 8, 2020, Joan Blanken Roth of Potomac, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was married to her husband Paul for 44 years until his death in 1999. She is survived by her daughter Sandra Roth (Mary Vaskas), and sons Richard Roth (Linda) and Daniel Roth. She is also survived by her sister Diane...
Richard Allen Dorfmann
Jan 7, 2020
On Tuesday, January 7, 2020, Richard "Dickie" Dorfmann of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Sheri Callicoat Dorfmann; devoted father of David Dorfmann, Pam Soorenko (Barry), Jonathan Dorfmann and Jo Crickenberger (Chuck); loving grandfather of Blake Hay (Jason), Erin Soorenko, Talia Soorenko, Kayci Dorfmann, Richie Dorfmann, Jonie Dorfmann and Seraphina Dorfmann. The family will be gathering to celebrate Richard's life...
Esther Klores
Jan 6, 2020
"What a gal—what a life"
Esther Klores, a true one of a kind passed away on January 6 2020 at age 89. Esther was born on New Year's Eve 1930 in Brooklyn NY to Russian immigrants Abraham and Freida Moliver. She was the youngest of five children and the last to pass away.
Esther faced...
Jacob Glatter
Jan 5, 2020
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Phyllis Krasner
Jan 4, 2020
On Saturday, January 4, 2020, Phyllis Krasner of Groton, CT. She was predeceased by her husband Sol in 2012 and her sister Charlotte. She is survived by her two sons, Alan (Robyn) Krasner and Allan (Helen) Krasner; her two daughters, Barbara (David) Becker and Donna (Gary) Greenwald; her brother Norman Rodman and her brother-in-law Gerald; 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren...
Bette Schwarzman
Jan 4, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Bette Schwarzman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Jack List
Jan 4, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Jack List. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Arnold "Boo Boo" Banner
Jan 4, 2020
On Saturday, January 4, 2020, Arnold Banner (Boo Boo) 89 passed away peacefully at his home. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Steffi. Boo Boo was a devoted father to Dana (Michael), Martin and Leonard; a loving grandfather to Alyssa, Edward, Kevin, Marli, Ashlyn, and Arleigh; supportive uncle to his niece Ilene (Dan) and nephew...
Sheldon Howard Propas
Jan 1, 2020
Sheldon Howard Propas departed this life suddenly on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Sheldon was born on May 15, 1948, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, to the late Reuben and Sylvia Fogel Propas. A devoted husband and partner, and brother, he was adored by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia (Cindy) Clemenza; dear sister, Corrine...
Marion Anita Clepatch Kraskin
Jan 1, 2020
On Wednesday, January 1, 2020, Marion A. Clepatch Kraskin (age 91) of Washington, DC. passed away peacefully at her home. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Robert A. Kraskin; devoted mother of Stephen G. Kraskin (Sara Dunham) and Dr. Jeffrey L. Kraskin (Thomas Smith); loving grandmother of Michael Kraskin (JoAnna McFadden); cherished great-grandmother of Elijah, Cabel and Calder. Mrs....
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
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
Dec 29, 2019
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Albert Sacks
Dec 26, 2019
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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
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
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
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
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...
