Obituaries

Steven Joseph Finkle
Jul 21, 2026
Steven Joseph Finkle "Steve", formerly of Potomac, Maryland, and most recently of Hedgesville, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, to David and Adeline Finkle, Steve spent most of his life in Potomac, Maryland. Nearly two decades ago, Steve and his wife, Linda, built their dream home...
Harriet Rosenbaum
Jul 19, 2026
An obituary is not available at this time for Harriet Rosenbaum. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.
Helen Rheingold
Jul 19, 2026
On Sunday, July 19, 2026, Helen Rheingold, of Rockville, MD, beloved wife of the late Harold Rheingold, devoted mother of Ira (Patrice), cherished grandmother of Justin (Kristin) and Evan (Sarah) and loving sister of the late Mack Shapiro (Harriet), the late Jack Shapiro (Charlotte) and the late Isadore (Irving) Shapiro, departed this life.
Helen, the daughter of immigrants, was the gentlest,...
Avril E. Plotnek
Jul 18, 2026
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, Avril E. Plotnek, of London, England. Beloved Wife of (the late) Harold Plotnek; devoted mother of Bernice S. (Jay) Kaufman, and David (Jennifer) Plotnek; Loving sister of Wendy (Sydney) McNeil, and Marilyn Riley; Cherished Grandmother of Nicholas, Joshua, Hannah, Olivia, Emma, and great grandmother of Talia.
Avril’s entire life was devoted to her love of family...
Denise Reback
Jul 17, 2026
An obituary is not available at this time for Denise Reback. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Iris Wilson
Jul 14, 2026
An obituary is not available at this time for Iris Wilson. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Susan Swartz Hookman
Jul 14, 2026
Susan “Susu” Swartz HookmanOn July 14, 2026, Susan “Susu” Swartz Hookman, of Potomac, Maryland, and Boca Raton, Florida, died peacefully at home in her sleep at the age of 83. She was surrounded by her devoted husband, Dr. Perry Hookman, with whom she shared more than sixty years of marriage, their four daughters, and all ten of her beloved grandchildren.Beloved...
James Elliot Savitz
Jul 14, 2026
James (Jim) Elliot Savitz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, attorney, musician, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, at the age of 76. Jim lived a life defined by integrity, generosity, intellect, humor, and a genuine love for those fortunate enough to know him. He was known for his quick wit, infectious sense of humor, and the playful...
Elaine B. Libman
Jul 12, 2026
On Sunday, July 12, 2026, Elaine B. Libman, of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Libman; devoted mother of Sheryl Friedlander (David), Rachel Berenzweig (Seth), and Heather Kafetz (Stuart); cherished grandmother of Noah and Rafael Friedlander, Joshua (z”l) and Adam Berenzweig, and Sophie, Eli, and Ethan Kafetz. Also survived by family and friends who adored her. She was...
Charlotte Cohen
Jul 11, 2026
An obituary is not available at this time for Charlotte Cohen. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Lois Mae Brodsky
Jul 11, 2026
On July 11, 2026, our mom Lois (nee Badt) Brodsky passed peacefully at the remarkable age of 98, surrounded with love. A proud Washingtonian, she was the oldest daughter of Commodore Harry A. Badt and Jennie Yudelevit Badt. She grew up on various naval bases and with extended family in DC, along with her younger sister Esther Ellen Balsamo. She...
Elise Goodman
Jul 9, 2026
An obituary is not available at this time for Elise Goodman. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Stephen Randall Goodman
Jul 7, 2026
In loving memory of Stephen Randall Goodman, beloved husband of Maureen Goodman, and Father to Aaron and Mary, and grandfather to Sean and Lukas. Stephen was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He believed deeply in his relationship with God. He was a dedicated public servant, recognized and honored through his work with the Department of Defense leading and...
Rebecca Hertzman
Jul 7, 2026
Rebecca grew up in New Britain, CT, in a loving family. She made many lifelong friends at Smith College. She earned a Master's degree at Harvard and then an Ed.D. in Psychology from Boston University. She and Marc met in Boston and were married six months later; Ruth was born in 1970 and Adam in 1973, shortly before their move...
Gloria Polay
Jul 4, 2026
An obituary is not available at this time for Gloria Polay. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Elkan Weintrobe
Jul 2, 2026
Elkan Weintrobe was born on March 13, 1935 in England and came United States as teenager. He attended Hunter College in New York City and majored in Math. He liked movies, attending musical concerts, informative lectures about travel and food, playing trivia and scrabble and loved watching soccer. Having conversations with his friends and others in his community gave him...
Doris Margolis
Jul 2, 2026
Doris Rosenberg Margolis died Thursday, July 2, 2026. She died peacefully after a six year battle with Alzheimer’s. A native Washingtonian, Doris was president of Editorial Associates, an editorial services and research firm which she founded in 1963. An accomplished medical writer, she served as president of the American Medical Writers Association mid-Atlantic region, editor in chief of the National...
Rebecca Katz
Jul 1, 2026
An obituary is not available at this time for Rebecca Katz. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Gladys Ellen Levy
Jul 1, 2026
Gladys Ellen Levy, aged 88, of Rockville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Born in Port Huron, Michigan to the late Claude and Bella Drown, Gladys was the seventh of eight children.
She was the beloved wife of 63 years to the late Arnold Levy. A devoted mother, she is survived by her children, Brenda (Howard) Hartman and...
Carolyn Hudson
Jun 30, 2026
An obituary is not available at this time for Carolyn Hudson. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
