Obituaries

Marlene G. Diener
Jun 11, 2021
Marlene G. Diener of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Allan L. Diener; devoted mother of Howard (Laura), Steven (Laurie), Bobby (Giselle) and the late Lawrence; loving grandmother of Kalin (Matt), Sean, Colin (Kelly), Micayla, Sam (Rachel), Gabrielle, Nicole (Kevin) and Hayley; cherished great-grandmother of...
Arthur Hartstein
Jun 11, 2021
On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, Arthur Hartstein, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL passed away. Beloved husband of Geri Elias and the late Marlene Hartstein; proud father of Bonnie (Gal) Hartstein Shweiki and Diana (Peter) Beinart and loving stepfather of Andy (Debbie Curtis) Elias and Kenny (Risa) Elias; cherished grandfather of Jacqueline, Ezra, Naomi, Aimee, Anya, Jake, and Alex. Born...
Aaron Halper
Jun 9, 2021
Aaron Halper (known as Sonny), age 93 of Silver Spring, Maryland, passed away at his home on June 9, 2021. He was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, devoted father and grandfather. Sonny is survived by and will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 68 years, Viola; children and their spouses, Caren Matzkin, Bruce (Jackie)...
Karen Jo Ribler
Jun 4, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Karen Jo Ribler. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Margery A Epstein
Jun 2, 2021
Margery A Epstein passed away on June 2, 2021, at the age of 85. She was born in Trenton, NJ and was a resident of Silver Spring, Maryland for over 40 years. After raising her three children, she started a very successful tutoring business that she ran for nearly 20 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 62...
Marion (Davis) Maillard
Jun 1, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Marion (Davis) Maillard. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Marlene Pincus
May 31, 2021
Marlene Harris Pincus of Fairfax, VA, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at the age of 80, from a sudden, brief illness. Beloved mother of Amy Pincus Thomas (Richard) and Mark Pincus (Eve); loving grandmother of Alexis, Capri, Clark and Jamie and step-grandkids Aden, Jasper and Jared. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Mt....
Arnold Powell Litman
May 31, 2021
Arnold Powell Litman of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at the age of 94. Predeceased by his brother, Malcolm and his nephew, Joel. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice L. Litman; devoted father of Ellen Litman, Ruth Litman Robertson, Judith Litman, Andrew Litman and Margaret Litman Jones; loving brother of Lois (Emanuel) Winston and...
Brandon Edelberg
May 29, 2021
Brandon William Edelberg
On Saturday, May 29, 2021, Brandon William Edelberg of Alexandria, VA beloved son of Robin and Barry Edelberg. He is survived by his parents and his sister, Sara Elise Edelberg. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hero Dogs, Hero Dogs (z2systems.com), Hero Dogs, Inc. | P.O. Box 64 | Brookeville, MD...
Bernard Marvin Blum
May 29, 2021
Native Washingtonian, local business executive, loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Bernie Blum died Saturday, May 31, 2021 of natural causes after a brief illness at Suburban Hospital. He was at peace and surrounded by his loving family.
Bernie was born February 28, 1931. He grew up in the Petworth neighborhood of NW DC and attended...
Sheldon Solomon
May 26, 2021
Sheldon Solomon of Rockville, MD, passed away peacefully at home with his devoted family by his side. He leaves behind his adoring wife sherry of nearly 63 yrs, his son Jeffrey (Rachael), his son Steven of blessed memory (Mary Jane). He was so proud of his grandchildren Rachel, Anna (john) Julianna and Adam. He was a loving Brother to...
Benjamin ( Ben ) Lew
May 26, 2021
ROCKVILLE, MD—Benjamin Anzil Lew died peacefully on Wednesday May 26, 2021 at the age of 86.
He was born September 26, 1934 in Ciechanowiec, Poland, youngest child of Sonia Wiadro Lew and Irving Lew. In July of 1939, the family fled the Holocaust on one of the last boats out of Europe, emigrating to Fitchburg, Massachusetts, where...
Howard Gary
May 23, 2021
Howard Gary of Boca Raton, FL passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Loving husband of the late Sharon Gary; devoted father of I. Grady (Laurie) Gary and Shana Beth Gary; loving brother of Anita "Cookie" (Rudy) Zimpel. Also survived by cherished grandchildren, Reece, Bennett, and Annaliese Gary, and many adoring nieces...
Meir Kende
May 20, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Meir Kende. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Donations:
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Arnold J Fanaroff
May 18, 2021
On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, Arnold Joel Fanaroff of Rockville, MD, passed away peacefully at home. Beloved husband for 63 years of Nancy Pear Fanaroff; cherished son of the late Max and Bertha Fanaroff and brother of the late Milton Fanaroff; devoted father to Michael (Suzanne) Fanaroff, David (Lynn) Fanaroff, and Rachel (David) Berdansky; proud grandfather of Josh (Rachel),...
Stephen Richard Leventhal
May 16, 2021
On Sunday, May 16, 2021 Stephen Richard Leventhal of Ashton, MD passed away. Beloved husband of Donna Leventhal; devoted father of Rachel (Kenny Miller) Leventhal, Mara (Sebastian Fernandez) Leventhal, Sean (Patty Kirsh) Leventhal and Justin Leventhal; loving brother of Karen (the late Howard) Braun and Mitchell (Yumei) Leventhal; cherished grandfather of Calvin, Scott, Gabriel, Maximilian and Zoe. He will...
