Obituaries

Rhoda Hornstein

Rhoda Hornstein

May 13, 2026

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

Lori Esther Gartenhaus

Lori Esther Gartenhaus

May 11, 2026

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

Asya Feldman

Asya Feldman

May 11, 2026

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

Beverly Kaufman

Beverly Kaufman

May 11, 2026

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

Marian "Holly" Gerace

Marian "Holly" Gerace

May 11, 2026

Marian (“Holly”) Gerace, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Washington, D.C., after a challenging 12-year journey with Alzheimer’s disease. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, Terry Gerace Sr., in September of 2025.

Known to her family and friends by her middle name, Holly, she was a beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, daughter, sister,...

Janet Verner Platt Lambert

Janet Verner Platt Lambert

May 11, 2026

On Monday, May 11, 2026, Janet Verner Platt Lambert of Chevy Chase, MD passed away. Predeceased by her husbands Marc Platt, Eugene Lambert, and stepdaughter Kathryn Garmers. Survived by stepchildren, Kenneth and Jocelyn; Cherished grandmother of Seth Garmers and Abram Davidson. 

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, 12:00 pm at Temple Beth Ami, 14330 Travilah Rd, Rockville,...

Maria Olga Eliana Labarca

Maria Olga Eliana Labarca

May 10, 2026

An obituary is not available at this time for Maria Olga Eliana Labarca. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Donald Bruce Cofman

Donald Bruce Cofman

May 6, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Bruce Cofman, beloved husband of Oya, beloved father of Margolit and Tamara, on May 6, 2026.

Don Cofman was born in Mankato, Minnesota in November 1938, and grew up in Watertown, South Dakota and Colorado Springs, Colorado. He graduated from Palmer High School in Colorado Springs. After a few...

Pamela Ann Perll

Pamela Ann Perll

May 6, 2026

Pamela Ann Perll, of blessed memory, from Silver Spring, MD passed away on Wednesday May 6, 2026. She was 81 years old.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Nathan Perll, residing in Leisure World in Silver Spring, MD. Her daughter, Andrea Perll, residing in Rockville, MD. Her son, Larry (Colleen) Perll, most recently from Florida, currently residing in...

Robert Jerome Walker

Robert Jerome Walker

May 5, 2026

Robert Jerome Walker passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sandra Lee Sher Walker and his twin sister, Barbara McFarland. He is survived by his devoted daughter, Elyse Adams (Joseph); and his two loving grandchildren, Jackson and Emily Adams of Waxhaw, NC. He is also survived by two of his siblings,...

Nison Shvartsberg

Nison Shvartsberg

May 4, 2026

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

All services are entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care. 

Lorraine May Heller

Lorraine May Heller

May 3, 2026

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

Barbara Jeffe

Barbara Jeffe

May 3, 2026

Barbara Elaine Jeffe, a woman of remarkable resilience, curiosity, and warmth, passed away on May 3, 2026, at the age of 85.

Born on August 5, 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland, Barbara’s early years were marked by profound loss. Her father, Sam Zuckerman, died in a fire when she was just two years old. Her mother later remarried Sam Smith, and Barbara...

Brent Mateo Valentin Gelpi

Brent Mateo Valentin Gelpi

Apr 30, 2026

An obituary is not available at this time for Brent Mateo Valentin Gelpi. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall

Henry Cohn

Henry Cohn

Apr 30, 2026

On Thursday April 30, 2026, Henry Allen Cohn of Gaithersburg, MD passed away a few weeks after celebrating his 79th birthday with family.

Beloved husband of the late Thanh-Dung Cohn for over 30 years, who preceded him in death in 2009. He is survived by his second wife, Lenore Wright Cohn of Winnipeg, Canada; son, Michael Cohn; daughter-in-law, Ami Bhavsar-Cohn; and...

Matthew Gordon Ash

Matthew Gordon Ash

Apr 29, 2026

Matthew Gordon Ash

September 30, 1943 – April 29, 2026

Matthew Gordon Ash, age 82, passed away on April 29, 2026, in Washington, D.C., surrounded by his loved ones. A man of profound integrity and great generosity, Matthew left an indelible mark on every community he touched.

Born on September 30, 1943, in London, Ontario, to Samuel and Ruth Ash, Matthew moved to...

Ellen Jane Shorr

Ellen Jane Shorr

Apr 29, 2026

On 29, April, 2026, Ellen J. Shorr of Bethesda MD and Sarasota FL. Beloved Wife of the late Walter R. Shorr, Z”L; devoted mother of Michael and Andrew (Lissa); Cherished grandmother of Robert (Lydia) and Brian (Shayna); Also survived by great grandchildren Zev, Tehila, and Lielle.

She was originally trained as a speech pathologist and later in life became a certified...

Larry Berkow

Larry Berkow

Apr 27, 2026

Larry Malcolm Berkow, a native and lifelong resident of the Washington, DC area, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026.

His parents were Benjamin and Edna Berkow. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Bettymerle Berkow; His sons and their spouses Jay (Greg) and Steven (Ita); And his grandchildren Zachary (Emma), Lily and Zoey.

Upon graduating Georgetown University Law School, he...

Naum Lakhman

Naum Lakhman

Apr 26, 2026

An obituary is not available at this time for Naum Lakhman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on his Tribute Wall.

Sam M. Bensimmon

Sam M. Bensimmon

Apr 25, 2026

On April 25, 2026, Samuel Bensimmon of Rockville, MD

Beloved Husband of the late Raymonde Bensimmon; devoted father of Marc, Evelyne, Lydia, and Patrick; Cherished grandfather of Noah, Julien, Leah, Adam, Bianca, and Myles; and Great-grandfather of Soleil.

He and his family immigrated to Maryland from Fez, Morocco in 1967, carrying with him the traditions, warmth, and values of his homeland. He...