Obituaries

Beatrice Soofer

Beatrice Soofer

Mar 28, 2016

On Monday, March 28, 2016; loving mother, doting grandmother, artist and author. Born in Berlin, Germany on December 10, 1928. She fled Nazi Germany in 1940; a journey chronicled in her memoir "Beate''s Transcontinental Journey: From Berlin to Brooklyn". Beatrice lived most of her life in New York City, working for the New York City College Library. In 1995, she...

Anita  Van Grack

Anita Van Grack

Mar 28, 2016

Passed peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2016 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Milton Van Grack; devoted mother of Michael Barry (Ellen Sara) Van Grack; loving sister of Barbara Cohen. Also survived by beloved aunt, Edith Mostow; cherished grandchildren, Amanda WIlson and Ethan Kaye; adored great-grandchildren, Mitchell Morgan, Kiersten Morgan, Alex Morgan, Jesse Wilson and Chloe Wilson....

Stephen  Henry Friedlander

Stephen Henry Friedlander

Mar 27, 2016

Stephen Henry Friedlander (Age 78) Of Chevy Chase, MD and Fort Lauderdale, FL, died peacefully, Sunday, March 27, after having spent a wonderful week with his high school sweetheart and wife, Arlene, and their grandchildren and children who were visiting over spring break. Steve was born to the late Jack L. and Adelaide (Horovitz) Friedlander, on December 28, 1937. Steve...

Annie Louise Bayly Berman

Annie Louise Bayly Berman

Mar 27, 2016

Anne Louise Bayly Berman, who was known as Annie Lou, passed away on Easter Sunday, March 27th, 2016 at her home in upper Northwest Washington DC. Smart, funny, and outgoing, Annie Lou was a connector--someone who made matches, knitted people together, and created community whereever she went. She did this first and foremost among her immediate family, which included her...

Greta  Klauber Goldman

Greta Klauber Goldman

Mar 26, 2016

Greta Klauber Goldman passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Beloved wife for 63 years of the late Peter J. Goldman. Born to Helen and Nathaniel Klauber in New York City. Survived by her devoted daughter, Susan (Harry) Moatz; loving grandchildren, Rebecca (Andrew) Gruber and Aaron (Krista) Moatz and her four fantastic great-grandsons, Noah, Zachary, Nathaniel, and Miles. Greta had...

Ronald  I. Ottenberg

Ronald I. Ottenberg

Mar 26, 2016

Ronald I. Ottenberg, M.D. (age 81) of Rockville, Maryland, son of Dr. Gilbert and Sadye Ottenberg of Washington, DC, passed away on Saturday March 26, 2016. He graduated from the Bullis School, attended George Washington University, and graduated from George Washington University Medical School. He served as Captain in the United States Army Medical Corps in Vietnam after which he...

Hyman  A. Shapiro

Hyman A. Shapiro

Mar 22, 2016

Hyman A. Shapiro on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Irene Dickter Shapiro; devoted father of Steven, Ronald and Joel Shapiro; loving brother of the late Lou, May and Anna. Also survived by grandchildren, Tamara, Asher, Stefanie, Olivia, Summer, and great-grandfather of five. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 24, 2015, 11 a.m. at...

Carol Sokolski

Carol Sokolski

Mar 21, 2016

On Monday, March 21, 2016, beloved wife of Alan Sokolski, of Silver Spring, MD; devoted mother of Lynn Sokolski (Bentley Noland) and Lauren Sokolski; loving grandmother of Samantha Noland and sister of Fred H. Stitt. A private memorial gathering will take place in April. Internment will follow later at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Doctors Without...

Sharon  Elizabeth Scheiner

Sharon Elizabeth Scheiner

Mar 20, 2016

Sharon Elizabeth Scheiner passed away on March 20, 2016. Sharon was the beloved wife of Jay Scheiner; devoted mother of Samuel, Emily and Joseph. She was the daughter of Walter and the late Adele Simon and "bonus" mom, Benita Forman; sister of the late Michael and Brian Simon. Sharon will be missed by a multitude of family and friends. The...

Leslie  Ann Schwartz

Leslie Ann Schwartz

Mar 17, 2016

SCHWARTZ LESLIE ANN SCHWARTZ (Age 58) Passed away on March 17, 2016 in her home in Dickerson, MD after a struggle with pancreatic cancer. She spent her final moments surrounded by family in their home at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain, where for the past seven years, Leslie could be found hiking daily with her two dogs Rosie and Percy,...

Sam Sprufero

Sam Sprufero

Mar 15, 2016

On Tuesday, March 15, 2016, Sam Sprufero, Sammy of "Sammy's Villa" of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Miriam Sprufero; devoted father of Sarah Ehrlich and Lori (David) Baitel; loving brother of Anthony Sprufero. Also survived by beloved granddaughter, Melanie and numerous family and friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 17, 2016 11 a.m. at Judean...

Frances Edlow

Frances Edlow

Mar 15, 2016

Frances Schwartz Edlow, 99, of Bethesda, MD, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 15, surrounded by family and friends. Mrs. Edlow lived an active and adventurous life, and was proud of her family and her many personal accomplishments. Formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mrs. Edlow became a world traveler and with her husband, Samuel Edlow, visited the Great...

Pauline Barclay

Pauline Barclay

Mar 15, 2016

Pauline (Berman) Barclay, 80, died peacefully, Tuesday, March 15, 2016, after a ten-year struggle with Lewy-Body, a form of dementia. Her son, Michael Berman, was at her side. She was born on September 22, 1935 in Washington, DC. Pauline spent 30+ years working in government positions, including many years with the Food and Drug Administration. She was a long-time, active...

Ann  C Abrams

Ann C Abrams

Mar 14, 2016

Ann passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016. Ann was a resident of Montgomery Village, Maryland. Graveside service on Friday March 18 2016 at 11:00 at Temple Emeth Memorial Park 776 Baker St. West Roxbury MA. Graveside Service

MAR 18. 11:00 AM

Temple Emeth Memorial Park 776 Baker St West Roxbury, MA

Leslie Gluck

Leslie Gluck

Mar 13, 2016

Temple Service

MAR 15. 2:00 PM

Temple Beth Ami 14330 Travilah Rd Rockville, MD, 20850 Shiva

MAR 15 to 18

Gluck Residence 9345 Copenhaver Dr Potomac, MD, 20854

Skylar Elkins

Skylar Elkins

Mar 12, 2016

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Pearl Mansbach

Pearl Mansbach

Mar 12, 2016

Graveside Service

MAR 20. 10:00 AM

Mt Lebanon Cemetery 78-00 Myrtle Ave. Glendale, NY, 11385

Jack Golomb

Jack Golomb

Mar 12, 2016

Jack Golomb On Saturday, March 12, 2016, Jack Golomb of Silver Spring, MD. Loving brother of the late Mary Friedman and Emily J. Crocetti. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 1:00 PM at National Capitol Hebrew, 4708 Fable Street, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. Memorial contributions may be made the charity of your choice. Graveside Service...

Matilda Plave

Matilda Plave

Mar 11, 2016

Matilda Tiby Plave of Silver Spring, Maryland and West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on March 11, 2016 after complications from surgery. She was the dedicated and beloved wife of Seymour Plave; mother of Lee Plave (Ilene) and Mitch Plave (Brad); and grandmother of Aaron, Jennifer, Joshua, Leah, and Stephanie Plave. She was also the loving and dedicated sibling of...

Arnold  Hugh Pincus

Arnold Hugh Pincus

Mar 11, 2016

Arnold Hugh Pincus on Friday, March 11, 2016 of Olney, MD. Beloved husband of the late, Doris Klavan Pincus; devoted father of David and Robyn Pincus; loving brother of S. Michael, Harold and Robert Pincus. Also survived by grandchildren Jeremy and Kyra Pincus, and beloved partner, Betty Goldstein. Graveside services will be held Monday, March 14 at 12:30 p.m. at...