Obituaries

Terry  Elyse Bittker

Terry Elyse Bittker

May 25, 2019

TERRY ELYSE BITTKER Terry Elyse Bittker completed her life peacefully on May 25, 2019 at MedStar Montgomery Hospital in Maryland at the age of 60. She was surrounded by her loving family. Terry was born on April 21, 1959 in Michigan to Louise and the late James Bittker. Terry had a heart of gold and lived to bring joy to...

Barry Bortnick

Barry Bortnick

May 25, 2019

BARRY BORTNICK, 80, educator, lyricist, composer, died on May 25, 2019, in his home in Silver Spring, Maryland. Barry is survived by his son David, daughter-in-law Susan, and three granddaughters Naomi, Eliya, and Mikala of Cabin John, and by his partner, Sharon Newman of Silver Spring. Barry was born in Boston on May 20, 1939, as the younger son of...

Robert  David Friedson

Robert David Friedson

May 19, 2019

ROBERT DAVID FRIEDSON On Sunday, May 19, 2019, surrounded by his family, Robert David Friedson of Bethesda, MD. Devoted husband of Leslie Kligman Friedson; loving son of the late Edward Friedson and Janet Himelfarb Friedson; beloved father of Joshua Friedson(Elana Silversmith), Alison Friedson and Melanie Friedson; beloved brother of John Friedson (Leslie Cohen Friedson); cherished grandfather of Jaden and Sienna...

Gerald Waldbaum

Gerald Waldbaum

May 19, 2019

On Sunday, May 19, 2019 of Hoschton, GA and formerly of Silver Spring, MD and New Rochelle, NY. Beloved husband of Marion Waldbaum and the late Esther Waldbaum; devoted father of Shari Renee Feinberg (Lee) and Barry David Waldbaum; loving grandfather of Evan, Amanda and Leo. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 1:30 p.m. at Judean Memorial...

Elaine  Beth Cooper-Cutler

Elaine Beth Cooper-Cutler

May 16, 2019

On Thursday, May 16, 2019, Elaine Cooper Cutler of Potomac, MD. Beloved wife of Robert B. Cutler; devoted mother of Michelle Goodman (Stephen) and Howard Cutler (Melissa); loving sister of Sheila Kramer (Gilbert); cherished grandmother of Max, Derrick, James, Zachary and Brady. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 20, 12:00 PM at Washington Hebrew Congregation: 3935 Macomb St NW,...

Mira Saksonova

Mira Saksonova

May 16, 2019

Graveside Service

MAY 19. 1:00 PM

Parklawn Memorial Park 12800 Veirs Mill Road Rockville, MD, 20853

Nancy  Klein Abel

Nancy Klein Abel

May 13, 2019

On Monday, May 13, 2019, Nancy Klein Abel of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Robert Abel; devoted mother of Alan Abel (Ben Damian) and Deborah Glazer (Daniel); loving sister of Jaqueline Fink and sister-in-law of Elizabeth Berger; cherished grandmother of Eric Glazer and Todd Glazer. Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 16, 1:00 PM at...

Frances  O Greenspan

Frances O Greenspan

May 8, 2019

On Wednesday May 8, 2019, Frances Greenspan; beloved wife of the late Martin Greenspan. Cherished mother of Stuart (Arlene) Greenspan, Susan Greenspan, Judy (Larry Zimlin) Simon, Robin (Ian) Berger. Adored grandmother of David (Kimberly) Greenspan, Randi (Matt) Dwoskin, Ashleigh Simon, Brandon (Rebecca) Simon, Matthew Berger and Jessica Berger. Loving great-grandmother of five. Services and Interment at Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Adelphi,...

Tillie  Rebecca Singer

Tillie Rebecca Singer

May 7, 2019

On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, Tillie Rebecca Hyatt Singer (103 yrs) of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late S. Stanton Singer; mother of Howard Singer (Valerie) and Barbara Singer Felzenberg; grandmother of Stacey Viera (Luis), Melissa Felzenberg, Rachel Singer and Jonathan Singer (Allison); great-grandmother of Myer and Dagny Viera and Gwendolyn and William Singer. A chapel service will...

Alvin Statland

Alvin Statland

May 7, 2019

On Tuesday, May 7, 2019, Alvin Statland of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved husband of the late Charlotte Statland; devoted father of Karen Kekeris (Bill) and Steven Statland (Tatiana); loving grandfather of Billy Kekeris, Jr. (Lily), Jimmy Kekeris (Wendy), Joe Kekeris (John Fitzwilliams), Nicole Thompson, Olga Rollins (David) and Dylan Statland; dear great-grandfather of Savanah Lawter (Brandon), Sydney Thompson, Brett Kekeris, Shelby...

Ruth  Ellen Koenigsberg

Ruth Ellen Koenigsberg

May 6, 2019

Ruth was a lifelong resident of Washington, DC and Montgomery County, MD; was a mentor, friend, teacher, coach administrator, world traveler, photographer and passionate lover of life, who began her final journey on May 6th, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. After graduating from American University and North Carolina State, Ruth's positions in Montgomery County Public Schools transitioned from teacher,...

Deena  Lisbeth Kaplan

Deena Lisbeth Kaplan

May 2, 2019

Deena Lisbeth Kaplan (78) passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her husband and family on Thursday, May 2, 2019, after struggling with lung cancer. Beloved wife of Jerome A. Kaplan; devoted mother of Karen Kaplan, Jessica Kaplan (Joe Youcha), and Carolyn Bernstein (Steve Bernstein); loving sister of Mark Berliant; cherished grandmother of Abby Kaplan, Sam Werner, Ben Werner,...

Hyla  Ruth Neaman

Hyla Ruth Neaman

May 2, 2019

On May 2, 2019 Hyla-Ruth Neaman of Silver Spring, MD passed away peacefully after a long stay in Charles E. Smith Life Communities. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard Neaman; devoted mother of Ira (Judith) and Joel (Susan); sister of the late William Cornfield and Cerita Cornfield; cherished grandmother of Jaime (Aaron), Marisa (Alex), Alexis, Brian (Nicole),...

Allen  J. Krasner

Allen J. Krasner

Apr 30, 2019

On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, Allen J. Krasner of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Roberta Krasner; devoted father of Michael Krasner (Anna), Julie McCormack (Tom), and Stephen Krasner (Shay); loving brother of Beth Lanzi and Carin Babcock (Chris); cherished grandfather of Joseph, Isabel, Colin, Maren, Noah, Penelope, Erin, Kaley, and Grace. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 2, 1:30...

Gail  Mesmer Sheinin

Gail Mesmer Sheinin

Apr 30, 2019

On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, Gail Mesmer Sheinin of North Potomac, MD. Beloved wife of Eric Sheinin; devoted mother of Todd Sheinin (Jennifer), Courtney Bright (Noel), Melissa Cline, David Sheinin (Amy), and Aaron Sheinin (Tracy). Also survived by her loving grandchildren Jake, Ava, Landon, Sylvie, Hugo, Campbell, Lucinda, Lyla, Max, and Carter. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 2,...

Florence Feinberg

Florence Feinberg

Apr 28, 2019

Graveside Service

APR 30. 10:00 AM

Judean Memorial Gardens 16225 Batchellors Forest Road Olney, MD, 20832

Freeda  Shoock Wolf

Freeda Shoock Wolf

Apr 28, 2019

On Sunday, April 28, 2019, Freeda Shoock Wolf of Leisure World, Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Harvey Wolf; devoted mother of Ron Wolf, Cindy Gilman, and her husband Stuart, and the late Denis Wolf; loving sister of Sandra Levinson; cherished grandmother of Diane Gilman, Rachel Milburn, and David Wolf and his wife Aya Wolf. Graveside services will...

Cristian  Javier Jimenez

Cristian Javier Jimenez

Apr 26, 2019

Graveside Service

MAY 9. 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

All Souls Cemetery 11401 Brink Rd Germantown, MD, 20876