Obituaries

Aug 31, 2023

Michael Adam Gomes, 40, of Germantown, MD, passed on August 31st, 2023.  Beloved son of Alana Jaffe and Desio Gomes; He is survived by his brother Aaron, three children, Uncle Warren, and furball Sergio. A proud graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Michael left behind a career as an exquisite chef.  He will be remembered for his passions...

Aug 29, 2023

On August 29, 2023, Wallace Bloom, 90, of Davie, Florida and Silver Spring, MD passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.

Wallace was born in 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, the second of 6 siblings of Max and Eva Bloom. Wallace spent his childhood in Queens working to support his family's bakery and looking after his siblings. ...

Aug 26, 2023

On Saturday, August 26, 2023, Gloria Sterling, 100, died peacefully at her home in Bethesda, Maryland. She was predeceased in 2015, by her husband of 65 years Dr. Harold Sterling. She is survived by her son Richard Sterling of Naples, Florida; her daughter Janet Abramson (Jeffrey) of Potomac, Maryland; two loving grandchildren, Laurie Kuntz (Stuart) and Michael Abramson (Catherine);...

Aug 23, 2023

GORDON, Sonya L.

On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, SONYA L. GORDON, of San Francisco, California and formerly of Bethesda, Maryland. Beloved wife of the late Michael S. Gordon; devoted mother of Elizabeth Gordon Jonckheer (Willem); cherished grandmother of Katherine, Anna and Natalie.

She was a native of Brooklyn, New York and attended Erasmus Hall High...

Aug 23, 2023

On August 23, 2023, Hilde J Hofmann of Rockville, MD passed away. Beloved wife of the late Ernst Hofmann; devoted mother of Emily Hofmann (Kenneth Winer) and the late Lewis Hofmann; cherished grandmother of Michael and Jessica Winer.

Graveside service will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023, 10 a.m. at B'nai Israel Cemetery, 5401 St Barnabas...

Aug 22, 2023

Dr. Albert Lazlo Lichtmann, 95, died peacefully on August 22, 2023. Born in Budapest, Hungary on February 11, 1928, he was the pride and joy of his parents, Ida and Lajos Lichtmann. Albert was a world traveler, avid skier, prolific photographer, classical music lover, and iconic storyteller. His strength and love of family were an inspiration to all who...

Aug 21, 2023

William Lane, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at his home on Nantucket, Monday, August 21, 2023 at the age of 96. He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and service that will forever be cherished by his family and friends.

Born March 12, 1927, in Brooklyn New York, William grew up with...

Aug 19, 2023

On August 19, 2023, Florence K. Chertok of Rockville, MD passed away. Cherished mother of Debra Carmel, Alan (Monica) Chertok, Mark (Lisa) Chertok; loving sister of Irwin Karabell; beloved grandmother of Spencer (Justin), Mason (Anna), Adam, and Tova as well as great-grand grandmother of Adler and Bentley. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice |...

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...