Obituaries

Debra Kimelblatt Reed

Debra Kimelblatt Reed

Jan 31, 2022

Debra Kimelblatt Reed, of Gaithersburg, passed away on January 31, 2022, at the age of 57. She was the beloved daughter of Irene Kimelblatt, sister of David Kimelblatt, sister-in-law of Mary Kimelblatt, niece of Diane Levy, and aunt of Meredith Kimelblatt, Anna Kimelblatt, and Thomas & Cecily Kimelblatt.

Deb graduated from the University of Maryland in 1986...

Bernard Kolker

Bernard Kolker

Jan 25, 2022

Bernie Kolker, of Washington DC, passed away peacefully at the age of 99, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Bernie was the devoted and loving husband of Ciss Kolker who predeceased him in 2018. They had been married 73 years.  He was also predeceased by his son Steve Kolker and brothers Sidney, Joe and Irvin Kolker. ...

David Martin Richman

David Martin Richman

Jan 24, 2022

On January 24, 2022, David M. Richman, of North Bethesda, Maryland. Beloved husband of Marjorie; devoted father of Michael Richman and Nancy Richman; cherished grandfather of Ethan & Christina Pelliccioni; cherished great-grandfather of Nathaniel John Pelliccioni; loving brother of Diana Richman.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 1:00 PM at Garden of Remembrance...

Raymond Marvin Jacobson

Raymond Marvin Jacobson

Jan 23, 2022

Raymond M. Jacobson passed away peacefully on January 23, 2022, at home following an illness. He was 93.

Mr. Jacobson, a lawyer, was involved in national Democratic politics well into his eighties, working in an official capacity at every Democratic convention from 1960 to 2012. He volunteered as an advance man for such presidential and vice-presidential candidates...

Herbert Blum

Herbert Blum

Jan 21, 2022

Herbert Samuel Blum passed peacefully in his sleep on January 21, 2022 at his home in Bethesda. He was 89, loving husband of Elaine Blum. In the 1950's he started a furniture store in Washington, DC with his father Max Blum and brother Daniel Blum. Capitol Furniture eventually moved to Maryland and was successfully in business for 32 years....

Henry "Hank" Coopersmith

Henry "Hank" Coopersmith

Jan 20, 2022

HENRY COOPERSMITH "Hank" (Age 80)  Peacefully on January 20, 2022, with his beloved wife, Rita Horowitz Coopersmith, at his side. Beloved father of Robin DiGiuseppe (Marco), Jill Rizzo (Frank) and the late Melissa Shelly and Elysa Sherry Coopersmith. Son of the late Rose (nee Oisboid) and Joseph Coopersmith; brother of the late E. Gerald Coopersmith (Emilee Coopersmith). Loving Pop...

Elayne Sandra Maidy

Elayne Sandra Maidy

Jan 18, 2022

Elayne Maidy, five-time Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winner, Oscar nominee, and the first woman President of the United States, died after leading the fight against the invading forces of Covidia and Pneumonia as well as enemies from the Cancer nebula. She simultaneously fixed climate change and balanced the Federal budget while discovering unlimited sources of clean energy and ending...

Anita Becker

Anita Becker

Jan 16, 2022

Anita's unique talent was bringing people into her circle where you felt her love and kindness and you couldn't help but love her back.  That was true for both her family and friends and for people she met in daily life.   Anita Keroes Becker passed away Sunday 1/16/22 from heart failure.

She was born in DC on...

Sonya Shkiller

Sonya Shkiller

Jan 14, 2022

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

Beverly Eileen Sachs

Beverly Eileen Sachs

Jan 13, 2022

Services will be held privately.

Howard Lee Kanner

Howard Lee Kanner

Jan 13, 2022

Services will be held privately.

Lawrence Jay Gordon

Lawrence Jay Gordon

Jan 13, 2022

Larry was the guiding light and much-loved patriarch of the family he loved so dearly. Larry, aged 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 13, 2022.

He was married to the love of his life, the late Constance S. Gordon (nee Gelb), for 53 years and devoted his life to her and his family. A retired C.P.A....

Ruthe Slone

Ruthe Slone

Jan 10, 2022

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

Myra Dorothy Orlove

Myra Dorothy Orlove

Jan 8, 2022

On Saturday, January 8, 2022, Myra Dorothy Orlove of Bethesda, MD. Beloved wife of 65 years to the late William S. Orlove; devoted mother of Brian Orlove (Sarah), Donna Orlove Eisenberg (Jay) and Renee Orlove-Winer (Larry); cherished grandmother of Shereen (Anthony), Matthew (Maggie), Faye (Ross), Seth, Ashley, Katie and Allyson; loving great-grandmother of Jack. Graveside services will be held...

Rita Horwitz

Rita Horwitz

Jan 6, 2022

Rita Horwitz died peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of the late Philip Horwitz; dear mother of Esther Gitlitz and Barbara (John) Hihn; cherished Baubie to Heather (Mike) Bonsiero, Melissa Kahn, Harry (Christa) Gitlitz and Josh Kahn; Great-Baubie to Audrina, Emmy, Phillip and Joey; cherished sister of the late Sally Jaffe and the late...

Linda A. Rosenberg

Linda A. Rosenberg

Jan 6, 2022

On Thursday, January 6, 2022, Linda A. Rosenberg, 80, of Silver Spring, MD. Originally from the Bronx, NY, Linda lived in Maryland since 1962.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Howard.  Linda was a kind, loving sister, mother and grandmother who made friends wherever she went.  She was loyal and devoted to her family...

Richard Bailor Barto

Richard Bailor Barto

Jan 6, 2022

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

Hagit Shatkay-Reshef

Hagit Shatkay-Reshef

Jan 2, 2022

Services will be held privately. If you would like to make a donation in her memory, please give to the Capital Area Food Bank ( capitalareafoodbank.org ) or another food bank of your choice

Ronald S. Goor

Ronald S. Goor

Dec 30, 2021

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

Lenora L Jacobs

Lenora L Jacobs

Dec 30, 2021

On Thursday, December 30, 2021, formerly of Annapolis, Maryland. Beloved wife of the late Robert Jacobs; devoted mother of Verna (Joel) Tiegen, Stephen (Nicki) Jacobs and Vivian (Ken) Koroknay; loving sister of the late Phil Lederman. Also survived by her grandchildren, Leah, Anne, Sharon, Brian and Drew and great-grandchildren, Luca, Elisa, Cameron and George. A graveside service will be...