Obituaries

Irwin Goldbloom

Irwin Goldbloom

Mar 31, 2026

Irwin Goldbloom, 94, former Justice Department Deputy Assistant Attorney General and Latham & Watkins senior partner, died on March 31, 2026.

A native of Syracuse, NY, Irwin attended Syracuse University, earning a BA (1955) and an LLB (1958) from the College of Law. His studies were interrupted by his Army service in Korea where he managed a MASH unit. After law...

John W. Nickum Jr.

John W. Nickum Jr.

Mar 30, 2026

John W. Nickum, Jr., born December 19, 1940, in Mercer, Pennsylvania, to John W. Nickum, Sr. and Kathryn Nelson, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, in Rockville, Maryland.

He lived a life marked by quiet generosity, steady hands, and a deep love for both people and the small, intricate things that make life meaningful. A lifelong builder and tinkerer, he...

Roger James Cafritz

Roger James Cafritz

Mar 29, 2026

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

Trudi Davis

Trudi Davis

Mar 29, 2026

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

Deborah Pomeranz

Deborah Pomeranz

Mar 29, 2026

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

Lester David Yuffee

Lester David Yuffee

Mar 29, 2026

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

Bruce Jeffrey Heiman

Bruce Jeffrey Heiman

Mar 29, 2026

Bruce J. Heiman, of Chevy Chase, Maryland, passed away on March 29, 2026 at the age of 70 after bravely fighting lymphoma.

Born in New York City and raised in Malibu, California, Bruce carried with him a lifelong love of scholarship, service, and family. He earned joint degrees in law and public policy from Harvard Law School and Harvard’s Kennedy School...

Paul Herbert Levenson

Paul Herbert Levenson

Mar 24, 2026

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

Steven Craig Schnitzer

Steven Craig Schnitzer

Mar 23, 2026

Steven Craig Schnitzer, 63, of Bethesda, Maryland died Monday, March 23, 2026, at Suburban Hospital following complications from heart surgery and a stroke. His wife, two daughters, and his loving family were by his side.



Steven was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 6, 1962, son of the late Grace Anne Schnitzer. Steven grew up in Pikesville, Maryland and graduated from...

Sylvia Gruber

Sylvia Gruber

Mar 21, 2026

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

Helene Berman Karpa

Helene Berman Karpa

Mar 20, 2026

Helene Berman Karpa (95), a third‑generation native Washingtonian, died on March 20, 2026, at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland.

A lifelong leader and devoted volunteer in Jewish and Zionist organizations, Helene gave decades of dedicated service to Hadassah, an organization that was central to her life and values. She served as President of the Greater Washington Area Chapter of Hadassah from...

Cynthia Lynne Blumert

Cynthia Lynne Blumert

Mar 17, 2026

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

Theda Banker Shefferman

Theda Banker Shefferman

Mar 17, 2026

On March 17, 2026, Theda Banker Shefferman, of Bethesda, Maryland passed away. She was the beloved wife of Sanford Banker who passed away in 1997 and Sholom Shefferman who passed away in 2017. She is survived by her sons, Lawrence (Amy} Banker and Scott Banker. She was the grandmother of Brett Banker and Adam Banker. She is also survived by...

Lisa Newman Loring

Lisa Newman Loring

Mar 17, 2026

Lisa Loring, 61, passed away on March 17th, surrounded by her loving family.

Lisa was the beloved wife of David Loring, with whom she shared 28 wonderful years of marriage. She was a devoted mother to Staci and Jordyn, and a loving stepmother to Tara (Rob) and Michelle (Jonathan). Nothing brought her more joy than being “Grandma Lisa” to Jagger, Knox,...

Judith Ruth Verter

Judith Ruth Verter

Mar 14, 2026

Judith “Judy” Ruth Verter (nee Litwin) 82, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, after a short illness. Judy was born on October 31, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, to Sam and Fannie Litwin. She attended Brooklyn College, where she earned a degree in Early Childhood Education. Following graduation, Judy shared her love of learning with young children as a...

Samuel Dodek II

Samuel Dodek II

Mar 14, 2026

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

Gerald J. Feldman

Gerald J. Feldman

Mar 12, 2026

On Thursday, March 12, 2026, Gerald J. Feldman, Ed.D, peacefully passed away at home in Bethesda at the age of 102. Born to Sadie and Joseph Feldman in Paterson, New Jersey. Beloved husband of Marcia Feldman (since 1960). Father of Paula B. Henry (Tom), Jonathan A. Feldman (Trista Bernasconi), and Amy L. Schwartz. Grandfather of Ryan and Kyle Henry. Preceded...

Lingmei Gao

Lingmei Gao

Mar 11, 2026

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

Tamara Rahim

Tamara Rahim

Mar 9, 2026

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

The family will be attending evening services at Beth Sholom Congregation on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and welcome others to attend with them. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

Lisa M Temple

Lisa M Temple

Mar 7, 2026

Lisa M Temple passed on March 7, 2026, after a courageous six-year battle with breast cancer. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched many lives.

Lisa leaves behind her beloved children, Sara, Delilah, Ethan, and Lola; her parents Caryl and Joel Temple; her sister Emily Stinett; her brother Matthew Temple; and many extended family...