Obituaries

Amin Lichaa

Amin Lichaa

Feb 29, 2024

Amin Lichaa, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and successful entrepreneur, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024, at INOVA Hospital, at the age of 76. Born on July 23, 1947, in Cairo, Egypt, Amin lived a rich and fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love.

Amin's entrepreneurial spirit shone brightly throughout his...

Albert Citron

Albert Citron

Feb 29, 2024

Albert passed away Thursday, February 29. 2024

He was a stellar role model to family and friends, a gentle, caring soul overflowing with love of G-d, nature, family, friends, and all his communities in which he participated. He was born in 1943 and grew up in Paterson, New Jersey. He attended and graduated Rutgers University and University...

Florence Ruth Gootenberg

Florence Ruth Gootenberg

Feb 28, 2024

Florence Gootenberg, age 100, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the Cohen-Rosen House in Rockville, MD. Born August 20, 1923 to Sydney and Eva Nathanson in Montreal, Quebec, her Jewish wine merchant family moved first to Windsor, Ontario, then to Detroit before settling in Brooklyn, NY during the mid-1930s. She attended Brooklyn's legendary James Madison High School, where...

Brian Sondike

Brian Sondike

Feb 28, 2024

Brian A. Sondike passed away due to complications related to congestive heart failure.  Every parent wants to provide their children an environment of love, nurturing and opportunities that were perhaps not attainable to them.  By that measure he surely succeeded with his son, Jed Sondike.

Brian was devoted to his wife Phyllis in marriage for over 57...

Charles Marc Levin

Charles Marc Levin

Feb 28, 2024

On February 28, 2024, Marc Levin passed away peacefully at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Dora Binder Levin; devoted father of Shaena (Alex) Levin, Alicia (Daniel) Stern, and David (Ilana) Prager; cherished grandfather of Charlotte, Jaymes, Mayer, Parker, Ephraim, Maddox, Braiden, Hadas, Spencer and Adira; loving brother of Michelle (Lee) Christides; caring uncle to a host of...

Florence Gootenberg

Florence Gootenberg

Feb 28, 2024

Obituary to be announced

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Margaret Brenner

Margaret Brenner

Feb 28, 2024

Margaret Edith Brenner (Dekelbaum), a beloved and kind-hearted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Born on June 12, 1929, Margaret was a loving mother of two: Temima Brenner Kimes and Daniel Brenner (Susan). She was also a doting grandmother to her five...

Alice Isaacson-Kayne

Alice Isaacson-Kayne

Feb 27, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Alice Isaacson-Kayne. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on her Tribute Wall.

David Trachtenberg

David Trachtenberg

Feb 26, 2024

Trusted Washington, D.C. area psychiatrist David Trachtenberg, 88, passed away on February 26th, 2024 in Bethesda, Maryland.

Dr. Trachtenberg was born on March 5, 1935, the first child of Joseph and Sarah Trachtenberg. He attended Harvard University, during which time he met the love of his life, Rita Smith, who he wed in 1955. He then attended...

Michael Holzman

Michael Holzman

Feb 25, 2024

Son of Albert and Beatrice Holzman, brother of Jack, departed this earth on February 25, 2024. He will be joining his wife, Ann Holzman. He is survived by his daughters Joy Cheryle Tanner and Marcie Alter. Michael's grandchildren; Justin, Matthew, Morgyn, Lauren, Andrew, Brandon and great granddaughter Parker. Michael loved life, the beach, coaching lacrosse, and spending time with...

Martha K. (Nee Kishner)  Baumgarten

Martha K. (Nee Kishner) Baumgarten

Feb 25, 2024

For more than four decades, Martha Kishner Baumgarten introduced herself to new acquaintances as "from Chicago — but living in Richmond."  But Martha gained more than a lifelong identity from the city in which she was born, raised, and spent her young adulthood; more importantly, Chicago is also where she made lifelong friends, finished her education and began her...

Harriet Ward

Harriet Ward

Feb 25, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Harriet Ward. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on her Tribute Wall.

Myrna Rosenthal

Myrna Rosenthal

Feb 24, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Myrna Rosenthal. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Gail Ellen Rubinstein Lipton

Gail Ellen Rubinstein Lipton

Feb 20, 2024

Gail Ellen Rubinstein Lipton of North Potomac, MD, passed on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Beloved wife of Barry S. Lipton, devoted mother of Philip B. Lipton, loving daughter of Charlotte Goldfarb, and loving sister of Larry Rubinstein (Karen).  She is also survived by her cherished family members.

She was well loved by her family, friends,...

Sidney Zachary Lawrence

Sidney Zachary Lawrence

Feb 17, 2024

Graveside service at Arlington National Cemetery to be held at future date.

Jerry Rosenthal

Jerry Rosenthal

Feb 17, 2024

On Saturday, February 17, 2024, Jerry Rosenthal of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Micheline Rosenthal; de- voted father of Norene (Mark) Rosenthal, Craig Rosenthal (Mindy), and Janice (George) Kinigopou- los; and cherished grandfather of Joshua (Kat), Eric (Nicole), Jeremy (Casey), Ste- phen, Alexa (Brian) and Zoe (Bre); loving great-grandfather of Felicity, Molly, Ron- nie, Mya, and Cal; brother-in-law...

Aleen Carol Kerwin Chabot

Aleen Carol Kerwin Chabot

Feb 16, 2024

Aleen Carol Kerwin Chabot, of Aspen Hill, Maryland, aged 91, passed away, surrounded by her family, of complications from a broken leg and congestive heart failure, after a lifetime of community service, social activities, eating out and traveling, and love and enjoyment of her family.

Aleen's Hebrew name, Chaya, means vitality and liveliness, which suited Aleen.  She...

Stanley Myron Albert

Stanley Myron Albert

Feb 16, 2024

Stanley Myron Albert of Potomac, MD passed away on Friday February 16, 2024, at the age of 90. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Albert; children, Michael (Fran) Albert, Nanette (David) Bender; grandchildren Steven Albert, Sami Albert, Jake Bender, Ross (Hanna) Bender; twin sister Barbara Sandler (the late Robert). He was predeceased by his parents, Ruth and Simon...

Pauline Strakowsky

Pauline Strakowsky

Feb 15, 2024

Pauline F. Strakowsky, age 102, of Freehold, New Jersey passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024. She was born December 1, 1921, in New York, New York.

Pauline is survived by her daughters Gloria Feldman, Barbara Snyder, and Lenore Strakowsky, and son-in-law Jeffrey Snyder.  Pauline is also survived by her five grandchildren: Matthew Feldman (Rebecca), Benjamin Feldman,...

Rose Feld

Rose Feld

Feb 14, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Rose Feld on February 14, 2024. She was 91. She passed away on Valentine's Day, a day commemorating love.

Rose (Raizel) was born in Katowice, Poland on August 15, 1932, to Chaya and Moishe Weitz. Rose survived the Holocaust before coming to the United...