Obituaries

Mireille Celestin
Feb 25, 2025
Mireille Jeanniton Célestin December 29, 1953 – February 25, 2025
Mireille Jeanniton Célestin, age 71, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, devoted wife and loving mother of two, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C.
Mireille Jeanniton Célestin was born December 29, 1953. Apart from her 25-year career in the hospitality industry...
Hilda Ederer
Feb 25, 2025
Hilda Tomar Ederer died on February 25, 2025 in her Bethesda, Maryland home. She was born on May 21,1931, the daughter of Julius and Ethel (Weinreb). Hilda attended Girls High School in Philadelphia before achieving Bachelor and Master degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. Hilda taught languages before moving to Washington DC. While working for the United States Information...
Stuart Berman
Feb 25, 2025
Stuart Alan Berman of Rockville, MD passed away at the age of 78 on February 25, 2025.
Beloved husband of Beverly Berman; devoted father of Scott (Hillary) Berman and Rachel (Chris) Newman; loving brother of Judi Klass and Howard (Barbara) Berman; cherished Pop Pop of Sammy Berman, Jack Berman, Isaac Berman, and Neville Newman.
Stuart...
Rachel Walker
Feb 24, 2025
Rachel Magdalene Gary Walker was reunited with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 24, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home at the age of 92. Throughout her life, Rachel was a woman of deep love, unwavering faith, and boundless compassion. She fully embodied the spirit of Christ, offering friendship to everyone she met and dedicating herself...
Sandra Shulman
Feb 23, 2025
On February 23, 2025, Sandra Shulman of Olney, Maryland passed away at the age of 85.
Beloved wife of the late Lawrence M. Shulman; devoted mother of Seth (Caroline) Shulman and Karen (Daniel) Kaplan; cherished nana of Jessica (Ryan), Nathan, Haley, and Ru; sister of the late Helen Nissenbaum and Alvan Stahl; loving aunt to many nieces...
Bernard Reich
Feb 23, 2025
Dr. Bernard Reich, Esteemed Scholar, Author, and GWU Professor, Dies at 83
Bernard Reich, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and International Affairs at George Washington University, passed away at 83 on Sunday, February 23, 2024. A distinguished scholar, prolific author, and respected educator, Dr. Reich was a leading expert on Middle Eastern politics, with a particular focus...
Susan Yarrow
Feb 23, 2025
On February 23, 2025, Susan Charak Yarrow of Silver Spring, MD, passed away at the age of 77.
Beloved wife of the late Sheppard Yarrow; devoted mother of Eric (Jennifer) Yarrow and Roger (Stacy) Yarrow; cherished nana of Emersyn, Tyler, and Kaiya.
Susan was born in Malden, MA, in 1947 and moved to the Washington,...
Ruth Ernst
Feb 22, 2025
On Saturday, February 22, 2025, Ruth Ernst passed away. Beloved mother of Warren (Susan) Ernst, Bonnie (Bahram Rahbar) Ernst, and Elaine (Dan) Gaskill Ruth is also survived by her sisters, Judy Rosen and Susan Weiss, her grandchildren, Joshua (Kathryn) Ernst, David (Ariana) Ernst, Armon (Magda Dziwosz) Rahbar, Daniel (Gi Avila) Gaskill, Benjamin Gaskill, Adam Gaskill and Hannah Gaskill, as...
Sandra Dobies
Feb 22, 2025
Mrs. Sandra "Sandi" Dobies (née Chazin) passed away peacefully at home after a bravely fought battle with leukemia on February 22, 2025, in Potomac, Maryland, at the age of 82.
Born on February 13, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, Sandi pursued a passion for communication and education. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders from the...
Wilma Schneiberg
Feb 22, 2025
Wilma Schneiberg of Chevy Chase, MD passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Beloved wife of 64 years to Harold Schneiberg; devoted mother of Louisa (Steven) Hollman and Adam (Elizabeth) Schneiberg; cherished grandmother of Alexandra Hollman, Max Hollman, Henry Schneiberg and Annabel Schneiberg; loving aunt of Hope Perlman (Colum Amory); great-aunt of Phoebe Amory and Cecelia Amory. Funeral Service...
Diane E. Epstein
Feb 21, 2025
An obituary is not available at this time for Diane Epstein. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Donations:Alzheimer's Association Web: http://alz.org
Congregation Beth El - Kimball Preschool Fund
Hedda Gnaizda
Feb 21, 2025
On Friday, February 21, 2025, Hedda Gnaizda of Chevy Chase, Maryland, passed away. Beloved wife of the late Alan Gnaizda; devoted mother of Lauren Peffer and Shari (Brendan) Cobb; cherished grandmother of Megan and Aidan Cobb, Jacob, Rachel, and Jackie Peffer; predeceased by her loving brother Paul (Linda) Litwin. A graveside will be held on February 24, 2025 at...
Barbara S. Patigalia
Feb 21, 2025
Barbara Patigalia of Potomac, MD passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. She was born on March 28, 1943 in Newark, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Edward Patigalia and companion of the late Gene Rothman; devoted mother of Michael (Ivie) Patigalia and the late Amy Patigalia; loving sister of Tony (Sarah) Roth; cherished grandmother of Emily Patigalia. Graveside...
Donald Edwin Dworkin
Feb 20, 2025
Donald Edwin Dworkin (Age 83) of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at Friends House in Sandy Brook, MD. Born and raised in Washington, DC, Don graduated from Coolidge High School and went on to attend The George Washington University on a football scholarship, earning an M.A. degree. He began his professional life as a...
Ronald Herson
Feb 20, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ronald Gene Herson, a beloved father, dedicated businessman, and passionate individual, who left us at the age of 72 on February 20th, 2025. Born on April 30th, 1952, he lived a life full of purpose, love, and ambition.
Ron was the proud father of five children...
Tom Lamar Beauchamp Iii
Feb 19, 2025
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing away of Tom Beauchamp, on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Beloved husband of Ruth Faden; devoted father of Karine (Richard Fiore) Faden Fiore and Zachary (Katelyn Esmonde) Beauchamp; cherished grandfather of Samuel Fiore, Mateo Gurria, Alex Fiore, Anna Gurria, Eleanor Esmonde Beauchamp, and Daveed Esmonde Beauchamp. A funeral...
Robert P. Parker
Feb 16, 2025
Robert P. Parker, age 84, of Washington DC, passed away peacefully in his home at Ingleside at Rock Creek on February 16, 2025. He was the child of Charles Parker and Sally Parker (née Griff), born on May 15, 1940, in Washington DC. Bob's father was a chemist and attorney for the US Patent Office and an accomplished musician. ...
Betty Simony Rosenthal
Feb 15, 2025
On Saturday, February 15, 2025, Betty Simony Rosenthal of Bethesda, MD. Predeceased by loving husband, Jack Rosenthal. Devoted mother of Terri Rosenthal Kerner, Mordechai (Chana) Rosenthal and Jerry (Terry) Rosenthal; loving grandmother of Elliot (Naomi), Joel, and the late Rivka Rosenthal; great grandmother of Evielle and Jack Rosenthal; loving sister of Miriam Grinberg, the late Sally Salamy, and Judy...
Tillie Toblin
Feb 14, 2025
An obituary is currently unavailable for Tillie Tobin. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on her Tribute Wall. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.
Donations:Cure Alzheimer's Fund 34 Washington Street, Suite 200, Wellesley Hills MA 02481 Tel: 1-781-237-3800 Web: https://curealz.org
Eleanor Ribeiro Matzkin
Feb 14, 2025
On Friday, February 14, 2025, Eleanor Ribeiro Matzkin, of Bethesda, Maryland. Beloved Wife of the late Sheldon I. Matzkin, devoted mother of Thomas (deceased), Richard (deceased), and Jonathan Matzkin; Loving sister of Gloria Cecere (Tony – deceased), and Anthony Ribeiro (Joan):
Cherished Nonna of VitaMarie Matzkin and Paulina Matzkin; Also survived by her loving brother-in-law, Martin Exelbert...
