Obituaries

Elaine Marilyn Cafritz

Elaine Marilyn Cafritz

Jan 12, 2025

On Sunday, January 12, 2025, Elaine Marilyn Cafritz, 96, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late Hubert Cafritz; devoted mother of Glenn (Donna) Cafritz, and Roger Cafritz; loving grandmother of Jordan (Anna Lashley) Cafritz, Erica (David) Hess, and Morgan (Danny) Kerznerman; cherished great grandmother of Oliver, Kennedy, Henry, Spencer, and Charlie.

Funeral services will be...

Joseph S. Bass

Joseph S. Bass

Jan 12, 2025

Joseph S. Bass, a retired computer industry executive who worked in electronic commerce, died peacefully at his home in Olney, Maryland on January 12, 2025, at the age of 68.

As co-founder and Vice President of Washington Publishing Company, Joe played a pivotal role in establishing and sustaining the company as a leading publisher of Electronic Data...

Carl Edward Smith

Carl Edward Smith

Jan 11, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Carl Edward Smith.

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Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.

Joan Beller

Joan Beller

Jan 11, 2025

On Saturday January 11, 2025 Joan Helen Beller of Rockville, Maryland passed away. Joan was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 23, 1933. She married the love of her life, the late William Stern Beller, after only dating for three months. Joan and Bill were immediately convinced that they had found their partners for life. They lived in...

Itzhak Brook

Itzhak Brook

Jan 10, 2025

Itzhak Brook, 83, of Washington, D.C., died of cancer on January 10, 2025 surrounded by his family at home.

A hallmark of his life was turning adversity, whether on the battlefield in combat, or losing his vocal cords to cancer, into an opportunity to help others.

Itzhak's wide-ranging career as a physician included pioneering antibiotic...

Paul Henry Bickart

Paul Henry Bickart

Jan 9, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Paul Henry Bickart.

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Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.

Stuart Jay Friedman

Stuart Jay Friedman

Jan 9, 2025

Stuart Jay Friedman, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on January 9, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on January 7, 1941, Stuart was raised in New York, where he cultivated a passion for learning and a commitment to excellence. His situation in life and his dedication to his country led him to serve in the Army...

Shirley Forman

Shirley Forman

Jan 8, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Shirley Forman.

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Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.

Arnold Horelick

Arnold Horelick

Jan 7, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Arnold Horelick.

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Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.

Jeffrey Bruce Norman

Jeffrey Bruce Norman

Jan 5, 2025

Jeffery B. Norman, 78, of Washington, D.C. Died January 5, 2025, from complications following a fall.

Jeffrey was born on August 15, 1946, in Washington DC, the first child of Louis and Gertrude Ostrow Norman (both deceased). He lived and worked for most of his life as a proud Washingtonian. His undergraduate studies were at George Washington...

Alice Ronnie (Samuelson)  Scherr

Alice Ronnie (Samuelson) Scherr

Jan 3, 2025

After a 19-year battle with multiple myeloma, Alice passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025 from complications of the disease. Alice was born on June 9, 1943 to Ella and Isidore Samuelson of Baltimore, Maryland. She was the middle child, and is survived by her older brother, S. David Samuelson, and her younger sister, Salli Jo Snyder. Alice married...

Arlene Shatarsky

Arlene Shatarsky

Jan 1, 2025

On 1, January, 2025, Arlene Dale Shatarsky of Silver Spring, MD.

Beloved wife of the late Michael Shatarsky; devoted mother of Amy (Ron) Thomas Gross and Brian Thomas; Loving sister of Stephen Levin; Cherished grandmother of Sarah Gross, Jeremy Gross, and Phillip Gross.

Private funeral services will be held at Judean Memorial Gardens. In lieu...

Marlene Ehrlich

Marlene Ehrlich

Dec 31, 2024

On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Richard Ehrlich; devoted mother of Michael Ehrlich (Julie) and Rebecca (Scott) Hallam; loving grandmother of Sarah, Carly, Hannah and Lily.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 2, 2025, 12:30 p.m. at Shaare Torah, 1409 Main Street, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 with interment to follow...

Larisa Belopolsky

Larisa Belopolsky

Dec 30, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Larisa Belopolsky. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Morris Semiatin

Morris Semiatin

Dec 28, 2024

Born on June 1, 1926 in Baltimore, MD.

Morris Semiatin died December 28, 2024 in his son, Ben's home in Ocean City, MD peacefully in his sleep.

He served with the 5th Marines Division (PFC) Iwa Jima WWII and received the Purple Heart, which he wore proudly every day. He witnessed the flag raising on...

Simon Steil

Simon Steil

Dec 27, 2024

Simon Steil, son of Eliza and Adolph Steil, brother of Marck Steil passed away on Friday, December 27th, 2024 at his apartment in Reston, VA.  He is survived by his sons Evan, Alex, and Doug, daughter in laws Linda, Salta, and Amy; grandchildren Rebeccah (Levy), Benjamin, Michaela, Aaron, Matthew, Elissa, Janna, and grandson in law Roy Levy; great grandchildren...

Charlotte Markowitz

Charlotte Markowitz

Dec 27, 2024

On December 27th, 2024 Charlotte Markowitz, of Chevy Chase, Maryland past peacefully.  She was pre-deceased by her husband of 70 years, Irving Markowitz.  She was born in Brooklyn, New York.

Charlotte is survived by her three children, Philip, Miriam and Judith, her three grandchildren, Aaron, Ariel, and Shoshanah, and her four great grandchildren, Naima, Ilan, Rosie, and...

Louise Salzberg

Louise Salzberg

Dec 27, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Louise Salzberg.

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Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.

David Alan Bilker

David Alan Bilker

Dec 22, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for David Bilker. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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Ronald Kogod

Ronald Kogod

Dec 21, 2024

On Saturday, December 21, 2024, Ronald Kogod of Atlanta, GA, passed away very unexpectedly. Ronnie was a proud native Washingtonian. Loving son of the late Samuel & Edith Kogod; beloved brother of Leslie (Howard) Kogod Libby and the late Harold Lee Kogod; cherished uncle of Billy (Tiffany) and Alexandra; loving great-uncle of Samuel, Charlotte and Jules; devoted partner of...