Obituaries

Arthur Martin Bennett

Arthur Martin Bennett

Sep 11, 2025

Arthur ("Art") Bennett, family man, systems engineer, and man of endless intellectual curiosity, passed from this world peacefully after a brief illness.  He was 89 years old.

Art was born in Brooklyn, NY, where he studied for a year at the School for the Performing Arts in New York.  He moved to Baltimore, MD, as a teenager,...

Libby Lee Mcspadden

Libby Lee Mcspadden

Sep 9, 2025

On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Libby McSpadden, of Silver Spring, Maryland passed away with her husband by her side. She was the beloved wife of Tom McSpadden, devoted mother of Gail and son-in-law Joe Greenman, Ellen McSpadden, and Neal and daughter-in-law Jeyme McSpadden, loving sister of Brian Glenn, cherished bubbe of Gabrielle and Ava Greenman and Sophie and Emma...

Stephen Scheer

Stephen Scheer

Sep 9, 2025

On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Stephen Scheer of Silver Spring, Maryland, passed away suddenly. He was the beloved husband for 57 years of Diane Scheer (Schreiber), devoted father of Craig Scheer (Suzanne) and Mara Feldman (Matthew), cherished grandfather of Bennett Scheer, Amanda Feldman, Noah Feldman, and Zachary Feldman, and loving brother of Linda Lavinsky. He was preceded in death...

Tamara Holtermann Schoenbaum

Tamara Holtermann Schoenbaum

Sep 8, 2025

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

Robert Stuart Zelenka

Robert Stuart Zelenka

Sep 8, 2025

Robert S. Zelenka passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, at age 81.

He was born in Shreveport, LA, on February 14,1944, but grew up in Dallas, TX, graduating from Highland Park High School, Dallas, in 1961. He then attended Rice University in Houston, TX, where he graduated with a double major in Philosophy and English...

Renita Gottesman

Renita Gottesman

Sep 7, 2025

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

Beverly Gendleman

Beverly Gendleman

Sep 4, 2025

Beverly Gendleman passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025 at the age of 97 after suffering a stroke.  She was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 22, 1928 to Mack and Rose Stoller.  She moved to the Washington, D.C. area as a young child and spent the rest of her life there, graduating from Calvin Coolidge High School in...

Herbert Rabin

Herbert Rabin

Sep 3, 2025

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Herbert Rabin of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of 63 years of Annie; devoted father of Elise and Marc; loving brother of the late Dorothy Ross; uncle and cousin to many.

Dr. Rabin committed himself to public service. He was associate director of research at the US Naval Research Laboratory, and deputy assistant...

Myrna Ellen Goldberg

Myrna Ellen Goldberg

Sep 3, 2025

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Myrna Ellen Goldberg of Laurel, MD. Beloved wife of Mark Goldberg; devoted mother of Sharon (Steven) Greenwald; loving sister of Stephen (Jacquelyn) Silver; cherished grandmother of Samantha and Seth Greenwald; also survived by her nephew Jon (Claire) Silver.

She was an elementary school teacher for 36 years. Myrna loved baking, planning, and...

Judith G Gordon

Judith G Gordon

Sep 1, 2025

On Monday, September 1, 2025, Judith G. Gordon of Silver Spring, Maryland, beloved wife of the late Yoram Gordon, devoted mother of Gilad and Liran (Karen) Gordon, and cherished and adored grandmother of Oren (Nicole), Robert, Ari, Arielle, and Eli Gordon.  Judy was a quiet but major presence in the family, instilling a love of learning, a commitment to...

Natalie Brenner

Natalie Brenner

Sep 1, 2025

Natalie Levine Brenner of Bethesda, MD, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at the age of 93.

Natalie is survived by her daughter, Jane McCreadie (Richard); her son, Jon Leibowitz (Amy), and her grandchildren, Alison and Zachary. She is also survived by her brother, Arthur Levine (Barbara); nieces Jennifer Levine (Bill Staedeli); and Karen Donohue (Dan...

David Kline

David Kline

Sep 1, 2025

David Jacob Kline passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2025, in hospice care at Casey House, Rockville, MD. He was predeceased by his beloved parents, Samuel and Betty (nee Rudin) Kline and his dear sister Barbara Edithe Goodof. He is survived by his nephew, Robert Goodof (Cindy), niece Lori (nee Goodof) Calderone, great-nephews Jean-Paul and Anthony Cal derone,...

Jonathan Bradford Russell

Jonathan Bradford Russell

Aug 30, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Jonathan B. Russell on Saturday, August 30th, 2025. He was 43 years old. He is survived by his devoted mother Lori; his loyal and protective sister Carlyn (Jeff); niece Lily; nephews Noah, Grayson and Luka; his Uncle Bruce (Jeanne), Uncle Tommy (Joyce) and Uncle Joe; six cousins,...

Diane Frances Wisneski

Diane Frances Wisneski

Aug 30, 2025

Diane Frances Wisneski, of Montgomery County, Maryland, passed away on August 30, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Washington, D.C. on November 16, 1940, she lived her entire life in Maryland. Diane graduated from Montgomery Blair High School and studied at both Ohio State University and the University of Maryland.

In the 1950s, she bravely...

Anita Koenigsberg Wolf

Anita Koenigsberg Wolf

Aug 30, 2025

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

Harvey Kaye

Harvey Kaye

Aug 30, 2025

Harvey Kaye passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025. He is survived by his devoted wife, Susan Sher Kaye, his two daughters, Laurie Kaye Schwartz (Kensington, MD) and Shari Kaye Kottler (Silver Spring, MD). He is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Dana (Zach) Walker, Adam Schwartz, Ian (Halima) Schwartz, Melissa (Colby) Schlekeway, Max (Lacey) Kottler, and 5 great-grandchildren:...

Seymour Efros

Seymour Efros

Aug 29, 2025

On Friday, August 29, 2025, Seymour Efros of Washington, D.C. passed away. Beloved husband of the late Rollee Efros; devoted stepfather of Steven R. Lowenstein (Elaine), Beth Lowenstein (Jeff), Linda K. Lowenstein (Al), the late Susan L. Barry, and the late Carol A. Lowenstein; dear grandfather of Karen, Ryan, Tessa, Adam, Toby, Tom, and Chris; loving great-grandfather of 9...

Sandra "Sandy" Herman

Sandra "Sandy" Herman

Aug 26, 2025

On Tuesday, August 26, 2025 of Bethesda, MD. Loving wife of the late Dr. Monte A. Herman; mother of Joan Herman; daughter of the late Connie Levine and Frank Kretzmer; sister to Robert (Frankie) Kretzmer, Joanne (Jim) Steiner, Judy (Dr. David) Mermelstein, Drs. Dale (Alan) Singer, Nancy Zivitz, and Dr. Charles (Tammy) Levine.

Graveside service will be...

Sharon Paskowitz

Sharon Paskowitz

Aug 26, 2025

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

Sandra Roslyn Meyers Chaiken

Sandra Roslyn Meyers Chaiken

Aug 26, 2025

On August 26, 2025, Sandra Roslyn Meyers Chaiken of Middletown, MD passed.

She was a teacher, devoted wife and mother, co-chapter leader of the Compassionate Friends and co-founder, with Lionel Chaiken and the Beddow Family, of the Race For Hope DC.

Sandra's warmth and attention to championing people will be very missed

A...