Obituaries

Nov 13, 2025

On Thursday, November 13, 2025, on the 59th wedding anniversary of his beloved wife, Marlynne Besner z''l, Dr. Edward Besner (Age 85) of Potomac, MD passed away. Edward (Eddie) was born in Washington, DC on May 4, 1940. Devoted father of Robin Katz, Tara Norman (Jeff) and Allison Palanzo (Russell). Dear twin brother of Arthur and brother in law...

Nov 12, 2025

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

Nov 12, 2025

Carol Natalie Hankin, age 85, of Potomac, MD, passed away November 12, 2025. Carol was the family matriarch, who cherished hosting and bringing the family together for holiday parties and was known for her sense of humor. Carol was predeceased by her husband, Norbert Hankin, and was a beloved family member to children, Elaina (Chris), Elissa (David), and April; stepchildren,...

Nov 12, 2025

On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Sheldon Blecher of Rockville, MD

Beloved Husband of the late Sandra Blecher, devoted father of Debbie Heibein (Paul) Rankin and Nina Blecher (Mark Shuster) loving brother of Niles (Carol) Blecher and the late Ronald Blecher (Nancy Davis) and:

Cherished grandfather of Joshua (Rachel) Heibein, Cassie (Kishan) Gajera, Natalie (Brad) Lugo, and Alana (Andrew) Whipp. Cherished great grandfather...

Nov 12, 2025

Theodore M. Dunn died peacefully at his home in Bethesda, Maryland, on November 12, 2025.

He was born in Chicago to the late Hyman and Jeanette (Sachs) Dunn, who ran a grocery store on the West Side above which the family lived.

After high school, Ted joined the Air Force, where he completed jump school despite a phobia of heights and trained...

Nov 12, 2025

Henry Allan "Al" Folsom, a lifelong resident of the Washington, D.C. area known for his sharp wit, love of family, and unwavering loyalty to the hometown football team, passed away peacefully early in the morning on November 12, 2025, in Rockville, Maryland. He was 93.

Born on January 28, 1932, in Washington, D.C., Al grew up in...

Nov 11, 2025

Joel David Sherman, 81, of Chevy Chase, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on November 11, 2025. This was not his preferred way to spend the day. If it was up to Joel, he would still be out on his bicycle, imploring his family not to waste a beautiful fall day. Or he would be headed to a museum with...

Nov 10, 2025

Jerry Sowalsky, son of Ruth and Samuel Sowalsky, was born on July 10, 1934, in Hartford, Ct. where he was raised and graduated with honors from Weaver High School. A 1958 magna cum laude graduate of Amherst College, Jerry was honored in his junior year as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He next attended Harvard Law School where he...

Nov 9, 2025

Arthur E. Jacobson, Ph.D.

It is with profound sadness that we note the passing of Dr. Arthur E. Jacobson on November 9, 2025, at the age of 97+. Art was a consultant and collaborator in the Drug Design and Synthesis Section of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism for 24 years...

Nov 9, 2025

Rhonda Sue Bilsky Sherrod

On Sunday, November 9, 2025, Rhonda Sue (Razel Sara) Bilsky Sherrod of Silver Spring, Maryland, died after a long struggle with cancer, at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Ault Sherrod of Silver Spring, Maryland, and her three children and their families: Joanne Ryan Sherrod of Baltimore, Maryland; Issac Tobin Sherrod...

Nov 9, 2025

Dr. Richard Feldstein, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Bethesda, Maryland on November 9, 2025. Richard was born on July 6, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1967 and Wayne State Medical School in 1971.

Richard was one of the most respected psychiatrists in the Detroit suburbs, where he specialized in...

Nov 8, 2025

Beverly Gottlieb Schnitzer, age 76, died on Saturday November 8, 2025, after a long, difficult illness met with exceptional strength and courage. Dearly beloved wife and partner in life's endeavours for 53 years to Rabbi Jonathan A. Schnitzer of Rockville, Maryland; devoted mother of Dr. Shira Schnitzer and Graeme Cohen of London, England, and David Schnitzer and Claire Bergeron of...

Nov 6, 2025

Judah Greenzaid of Bethesda, MD, passed away on November 6 at Sunrise of Bethesda after a short period of convalescence, with his devoted wife, Molly, by his side. He was 96 years of age.

Judah was born on December 9, 1928 in Washington Heights, NYC, to David and Luba (Green) Greenzaid. Both parents were Jewish immigrants, his father from Yampol, Ukraine,...

Nov 6, 2025

David S. Roseman,(also known as Honey to his family) 82, passed away surrounded by family, on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

David was born in Brooklyn, New York and attended Brooklyn Tech and then graduated from Brooklyn College. He worked at the U.S. Customs Service for over 40 years where he traveled around the world representing the United States. When he retired,...

Nov 6, 2025

On the 6th, of November, 2025, Jack Paul Drogin of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Monica Gourovitch; devoted father of Menachem and Jonas and loving brother of Laura Koehler.

Jack was an incredibly well respected and admired securities attorney with decades of experience. His colleagues regularly noted his brilliant mind, his sharp wit and especially his generosity. Jack was a man...

Nov 3, 2025

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

Nov 3, 2025

Dorothy "Dotty" Pollack Welan, who was born on November 27, 1922, died peacefully on November 3, 2025, at the age of 102.  She was predeceased by her parents, Morris and Sarah Pollack; her brothers, Nat and Eddie; and her husband, Irving "Willy" Welan, who was the love of her life.

Dotty was born Feiga Terebesnik in Warsaw, Poland, while her family...

Nov 3, 2025

On Monday, November 3, 2025, Beatrice Ruth Glick passed away peacefully in her home in Bethesda, Maryland.

Bea was born on July 19, 1932, in Washington, DC. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles Robert Glick, her son Kenny, and her sister Irene. She is survived by her two sons, Bruce (Susan) and Gary; five grandchildren, Aaron (Mary),...

Nov 2, 2025

Joseph Levin of Silver Spring, MD died on November 2, 2025, at age 103. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 73 years, Betty Burak Levin. Survivors include his four children, Alyn Hadar (Leon), Sandra Levin (the late Fred Fragasso), Mark Levin (Alicia), Frank Levin (Nancy), and his grandchildren, Lesley Levin, Adam Levin, Zarah Levin Fragasso, Hannah Levin and...

Oct 29, 2025

On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Susan Gail Hefter of Bethesda passed away. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Hefter; devoted mother of Jonathan (Lisa) Hefter and Rachel (Josh) Goldstein; loving sister of Daniel (Gale) Schultz; cherished grandmother of Talia, Pazia, Meira, and Hannah.

Born in Chicago in 1941, Susan lived in California, the Philippines, and ultimately Bethesda,...