Obituaries

Wan-Wan Li

Wan-Wan Li

May 29, 2022

Wan-Wan Li (1932-2022)

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Wan-Wan "Grace" Li was born on August 5, 1932 in Taipei, Taiwan and was the oldest of four siblings.  Wan-Wan's father, Shui-Yuan Cheng, managed a local coal mine, was administrator of the Songshan District of Taipei, and was later elected to the Taipei City Council.  Her mother, Li-Tsu Cheng, was a...

Pauline Witkin

Pauline Witkin

May 28, 2022

Pauline Lipser Witkin passed away on May 28, 2022 at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Donald Witkin, by her second husband, Max Polansky, and by her sister, Sally Korobkin. She was the loving mother of Faith (Michael) Schwartz, Lynn (Lewis) Witkin-Weinstein, and Steven (Jill) Witkin, the devoted grandmother of Dawn (Tyler) Schwartz,  Robert...

Ruth A. Marcus

Ruth A. Marcus

May 28, 2022

On Saturday, May 28, 2022, Ruth A. Marcus of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Samuel C. Marcus; devoted mother of Sharon Marcus Elswick (Stanley) and Carol Marcus Asher (Mark); loving sister of Fay Kaufman; cherished grandmother of Chloe Elswick (Alex Fine), David Elswick, Rebecca Asher Mieloszyk (Alex) and Laura Asher Pope (Walter); great-grandmother of Hannah Ruth Mieloszyk....

Arnold Berlin

Arnold Berlin

May 26, 2022

On Thursday, May 26, 2022, Arnold Berlin passed away peacefully surrounded by family in his home. Born in 1937, grew up in Brooklyn, New York, taking the subway to Ebbets Field, playing stoopball and rooting for the Brooklyn Dodgers and his favorite players, Duke Snider and Roy Campanella.

He never forgave the Dodgers for leaving Brooklyn. After...

Evelyn Custer Hersh

Evelyn Custer Hersh

May 25, 2022

Evelyn Cutler Hersh (age 99) passed away peacefully on May 25, 2022, in Rockville, MD.  She was predeceased by her husband Michael and her parents Harry (Rochmiel) and Esther (nee Brown/Potash) Cutler.  She is survived by her children Joel (Angela), David, Martin (Judy), and Stuart (Janet) Hersh, 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, she moved to...

Joshua Zanoff

Joshua Zanoff

May 24, 2022

It is with broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Joshua Zanoff, 48, of Charlottesville, VA, on May 24. Born on December 12, 1973 in Washington, DC, Josh was the beloved son of William Zanoff and Audrey (Macks) Mitnick. He is survived by his daughter, Lily.

Josh was an exceptional chef, having studied at the...

Rose Goldstein

Rose Goldstein

May 21, 2022

Rose Goldstein, of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2022, at age 98. Born in Brooklyn, NY, on June 21, 1923, she was the daughter of Charles and Sophie Mandel. On July 4th, 1944, she married Lawrence Goldstein while he was on leave from the military and they subsequently made their home in Queens,...

Marion Cuthberg

Marion Cuthberg

May 19, 2022

On Thursday, May 19, 2022, Marian Cuthbert, of Bethesda, MD passed away. Devoted mother of Candace Sweet (Kevin McCarthy); loving sister of Helen Korban; cherished grandmother of Cara (Jeff) Pearlman and great-grandmother of Chloe and Charlie Pearlman. Family will be observing Shiva on Thursday, May 26th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with Minyan at 7:45 p.m. at the...

Nancy Marcia Misler

Nancy Marcia Misler

May 19, 2022

Nancy Chor Misler left us on May 19, 2022, to go on her final journey.  I mean, as she frequently reminded us, before coming back as a Royal.  She liked being treated as a princess and would simply like to be one in her next life.  While wanting to be a princess, she never shied away from work or...

Myra Lissy Deutsch

Myra Lissy Deutsch

May 18, 2022

On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, Myra Lissy Deutsch of Bethesda, MD. Beloved wife of Stewart Deutsch; devoted mother of Nina, Steven (Colleen), and Karen; cherished grandmother of Yossi (Lauren), Yoni, Mikie (Jen), Julia (Ben), Matthew, and Tova; loving great-grandmother of Noah, Elliot, Nathan, Caleb, Colton, Audrey, and Leo; also survived by her beautiful extended family of nieces and nephews...

Samuel Lewis Hack

Samuel Lewis Hack

May 18, 2022

Samuel Lewis Hack of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. He was a devoted husband to Anita Hack for 62 years, a beloved partner to Anita Solomon for 11 years, a loving father to Diane Hack Gould, Jeryl Oristaglio, Alan Hack, Marcia Parness and their spouses, and a treasured Zadie to 11 grandchildren and...

Carole H. Weiss

Carole H. Weiss

May 17, 2022

Carole Barbara Henkin Weiss, 84, passed away on May 17, 2022 at Suburban hospital. She succumbed to injuries sustained after being struck by an automobile on May 7, 2022.

She is survived by her husband of almost 65 years, Donald H. Weiss, two children, Evelyn Weiss Zawatsky (Marc) of Barrington, Rhode Island, and Richard A. Weiss (Tara)...

Lawrence Chandler

Lawrence Chandler

May 17, 2022

On May 17, 2022, Lawrence Jay Chandler, of Potomac, Maryland, passed away peace- fully. Beloved husband of more than 56 years to Susan Chandler; loving and devoted father to Jason and Lisa (Michael) Cordell; proud and cherished grandfather of Chandler and Samara; big brother to Grace Freedson; loving son of the late Oscar (z"l) and Anne (z"l) Chandler. After...

John Eklund

John Eklund

May 17, 2022

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Sidney Kramer

Sidney Kramer

May 16, 2022

On Monday, May 16, 2022, Sidney Kramer, of Rockville, MD passed away. Predeceased by beloved wife of 60 years, Betty Mae Kramer. Devoted father of Miriam (Steve) Dubin, Secretary Rona Kramer, State Senator Benjamin (Cindy) Kramer; loving brother of Oscar (Judy) Kramer; attentive grandfather of Marla Dubin, Melanie (David) Augustin, Rebecca (Jesse) Richa, Dayna Kramer, Ike Kramer, Tori Kramer...

Irwin Leon Lebow

Irwin Leon Lebow

May 11, 2022

Irwin Leon Lebow, April 27, 1926 — May 11, 2022. Age 96. Survived by his wife Grace Lebow and his children Judith Lebow (Andrew Oram), William Lebow (Laura Lebow), and David Lebow (Coletta Youngers). He was loving Grandsire to four grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, May 13 at Judean Memorial Gardens, Olney, Maryland. Irwin...

Harry Dornbrand

Harry Dornbrand

May 8, 2022

Harry Dornbrand, beloved husband of Mildred F. Dornbrand, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2022, at the age of 99 ½.  Harry was a leading figure in the development of satellite technologies. He served as president of Fairchild Industries Space and Electronics division, vice president of Fairchild Industries (the parent corporation), and president of American Satellite Corporation,...

Alan Greenberg

Alan Greenberg

May 5, 2022

Alan Mark Greenberg, 73, of Washington, DC, passed away on May 5, 2022, following a warm goodbye to his beloved wife of 46 years, Anna.  Alan is also survived by his two children, Valerie (of Manhattan, New York) and Keith (of Washington, DC).  There was nothing more important to Alan than his family, who will miss his effervescent energy,...

Ellen Glazer

Ellen Glazer

May 1, 2022

On Sunday, May 1, 2022, Ellen Glazer of Rockville, MD passed away surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Michael Glazer for 51 years; devoted mother of Marc Glazer and Brenda (Allan) Freedman; loving sister of Marlene (Brad) Friedlander; cherished grandmother of Hannah, Sienna and Caleb. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022, 1 p.m....

Corinne Guttman

Corinne Guttman

Apr 30, 2022

Born in 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio, Corinne grew up in University Heights. She graduated from Cleveland Heights High School and went on to Indiana University, receiving a B.A. in Telecommunications. Continuing her education, she was chosen for the William Benton Fellowship at the University of Chicago. She also did overseas study in television/radio in London.

Corinne was...