Obituaries

Barbara Press
Jan 18, 2025
Barbara Gurkin Press (93) On Saturday, January 18, 2025. Most beloved wife of the late Lawrence Press, devoted mother of Pamela and her husband, Adam Salem, cherished grandmother of Max and Sam Salem, loving sister of Betty Becker. She leaves behind a legacy of love and caring for others. She was a delightful pen pal to her adoring grandsons...
Bernard Klein
Jan 16, 2025
On January 16, 2025, Bernard Klein of Rockville, MD, passed away peacefully at home. Loving husband of the late Esther Klein; devoted father of Karen Klein and Michael Klein; cherished brother of Benson (Carol) Klein and the late Beatty (Buddy) Bass; beloved grandfather of Jane and Libby.
A proud graduate of the University of Maryland, Bernie spent...
Jerome Aaron Yurow
Jan 15, 2025
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Jerome Aaron Yurow, affectionately known as "Jerry", of Rockville, MD passed away. Beloved father of Deborah Yurow, (Eric Euler) and A. P. Yurow, (Ayshan Abbasova); cherished grandfather of Josh and Paige Euler; also survived by his loving ex-wife, Jane Handler. Jerry shared 28 years of marriage with Jane. Together, they raised Deborah and Adam....
Marlynne Besner
Jan 15, 2025
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, MARLYNNE BESNER (Age 80) of Potomac, MD. Marlynne was born in Philadelphia on December 17, 1944. Beloved wife of Dr. Edward Besner. Devoted mother of Robin Katz, Tara Norman (Jeff) and Allison Palanzo (Russell). Dear Sister of Neil (Judy) and Paul (Shelley) Schwartz. Cherished grandmother of Kyle, Cami, z''l, of blessed memory, Gavin, Jason,...
Ronald Wolfman
Jan 15, 2025
On Wednesday, January 15th, 2025, Ronald Wolfman of Fulton, Maryland, beloved husband of Linda Wolfman, passed away with his family by his side. He was a devoted husband, father of 3 grown children (Darcy, Brian, and Jessica), and grandfather of 6 grandchildren (Sophia, Jackson, Emerson, Cooper, Colby, and Harper) and his furry grandchild Max; all of whom loved him...
Hilda Rubin
Jan 14, 2025
The family will be scheduling a memorial service for Hilda in the spring. Once the information about the memorial service is available, we will place it on our website.
Elaine Fisch Yaffe
Jan 12, 2025
An obituary is not available at this time for Elaine Fisch Yaffe.
We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.
Donations:World Central Kitchen PO Box 96538, Washington DC 20090 Web: https://wck.org/
Attn....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
