Obituaries

Aug 19, 2023

On August 18, 2023, Lois Davids of Gaithersburg, Maryland passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of the late Irving Davids, devoted mother of Glen Davids, Geoffrey (Angela) Davids, and Scott (Sharon) Davids; loving grandmother of Alex, Rebecca, and Justin. Graveside services will be held on Monday, August 21, 2023, 1 p.m. at Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park, Clarksburg, MD. In...

Aug 13, 2023

Joel Rishty, a beloved father, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away on August 13, 2023, surrounded by the warmth of his daughters, brothers, and his best friend. Joel's life was a testament to the bonds of family, the power of resilience, and the joy of shared moments.

A proud graduate of the University of Maryland, Joel's journey...

Aug 13, 2023

On Sunday August 13, 2023 of Fairfax, VA. Beloved wife of the late Giacomo Nunez; devoted mother of Anne Marie Nunez, Daniele Nunez, Albert Nunez and Jeanne Nunez (Daniel Glen); loving grandmother of Emmanuel, Jeremie, Elena, and Michael. Services to be held privately. Memorial contributions may be made to the U.S. Holocaust Museum ( ushmm.org ).

Aug 12, 2023

On Saturday, August 12, 2023, Sylvia Rock-McCormick, of Millersville, MD passed away. Beloved wife of Daniel R. McCormick; devoted mother of Bree Rock (Chris), Eric McCormick (Annie) and Laurie Covington (Brody); loving sister of Barbara Hurwitz (Allan) and Sonda Shemer (Eric); cherished grandmother of Jake Fischvogt, Arizona Fischvogt, Parker McCormick, Lucie McCormick, Sophia Covington and Connor Covington; also survived...

Aug 11, 2023

Stanley Klein of Columbia, MD on August 11, 2023. Beloved husband of Deborah for 57 years, cherished father of Amy Cubert (Jeremy) and Lisa Scheiderman (Daniel). Adored grandfather of Benjamin and Noah Cubert and Jacob and Emma Schneiderman. Donations in his memory can be made to the Jewish Federation of Howard County.

Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield...

Aug 10, 2023

Roberta Matthews Bernstein of Potomac, Maryland passed away on August 10. 2023. She was born in Washington DC on June 13, 1942, and graduated from the University of Maryland. She was married to another native Washingtonian, Dr. J. Edgar Bernstein from 1963 until his death in 1999. Roberta focused on raising their three children through the 1970s and continued...

Aug 8, 2023

Tuesday, August 8, 2023, Irving A Beyda of Rockville, Maryland.

Beloved Husband of Vivian; devoted father of Abraham (Rachel) and Esther (Yaron); Son of late Abraham J Beyda and late Esther Beyda; Brother of late Joseph A Beyda (Mary) and late Cynthia Sutton (late Mike); Grandfather of three, beloved uncle.

Irving was a gentle man...

Aug 7, 2023

Mimi Sunshine Karesh of the North End of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. Beloved mother of Michael (Gayla Bassham) Karesh and Sara Karesh (David) Coxe; devoted grandmother of Lena, Benton, and Judah Karesh and Sunny Coxe. She was predeceased by her parents, Irving and Judith Sunshine; her brother, Harry Sunshine; and her husband, Dr. Warren...

Aug 4, 2023

Ceil Ellen Fox was a beloved preschool teacher at WHC for over 30 years.

Aug 4, 2023

Raymond Greenberg of W. Palm Beach, Florida died on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the age of 94.  Raymond was born in Washington, DC, in 1929, the son of Moritz and Mollie Greenberg, who were Austrian immigrants who worked to achieve the American Dream. Raymond was one of five children (Ann Silverman, Harold Greenberg, Hermen Greenberg, and Lee Kirstein)...

Aug 2, 2023

On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, June C. Abel of Silver Spring, MD passed away peacefully. Beloved wife of the late David Abel; devoted mother of Martin Abel (Linda), and Marilyn Abel; adored grandmother of Shannon (Paul) Rosenberg and Jarred Abel; loving great-grandmother of four; cherished sister of the late Ruth Brodsky. Graveside service will be held on Friday, August...

Aug 1, 2023

Edward Daniel Wirkman, 90 (February 15, 1933 – August 1, 2023)

Edward Daniel Wirkman was born February 15, 1933, to Emanuel and Gertrude (Neumann), grew up in Jersey City, NJ with his siblings Alvin and Florence, and graduated from Dickinson High School in 1951.

After graduating, Ed worked as a draftsman for Western Electric before...

Aug 1, 2023

On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Andrea Kopstein (née Arrow) of Potomac, Md passed away after bravely battling pancreatic cancer.

Beloved wife of Melvyn Kopstein. Devoted mother of Greg and Stephen Kopstein (Heidi Simon). Loving Nana to Kelyn, Brody, and Michael Kopstein.

Shiva details will be provided. Memorial contributions may be made to JSSA hospice (...

Jul 31, 2023

judy Edelstein Horowitz, wife of the late Terry Horowitz with whom she nurtured an ardent and enduring marriage for over 67 years, died on July, 31st 2023. A native Washingtonian born in 1937, judy was the loved and loving only child of Esther (Adler) and Joseph Edelstein. judy decided that her first name should begin with a lower case...

Jul 29, 2023

A native Washingtonian and a pillar of the local real estate industry, died on July 29, 2023 from complications of Parkinson's Disease with his family by his side. He was 85 years old.

Mr. Luchs was a fourth-generation Washingtonian. He was born on June 11, 1938 to a prominent local real estate family, and he spent his...

Jul 29, 2023

Alan Sherman, 87, a pioneer in strengthening connections between U.S. and Israeli sports for five decades, died July 29th at his Potomac, MD. home of complications from cancer. He was instrumental in creating the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, a world resource for the contributions of Jews in sports. A longtime Washingtonian, Sherman was skilled in several professions,...

Jul 28, 2023

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

Jul 27, 2023

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

Jul 27, 2023

On Thursday, July 27, 2023, Judith "Judi" Paula Aboud of Gaithersburg, MD passed away. Devoted mother of Brian, Alex, and Jennifer Aboud; cherished grandmother of Brianna, Jack, Nicholas, and Charlotte Aboud.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, July 31, 2023, 1 p.m. at Judean Chapel, 16225 Batchellors Forest Road, Olney, MD 20832 with burial to follow...

Jul 26, 2023

GUTTMAN, Charles Martin, age 84, passed away on July 26, 2023, loving husband of E. Lee Guttman, beloved father of Hannah Guttman and Harry (Laura Wright) Guttman, cherished grandfather of Akiva Guttman, Fletcher Guttman, and Jordan Fomalont, uncle to Sondra, Mark, Nancy and David, and cousin to Sam, Debby and Dan.

A Walnut Hills High School graduate...