Obituaries

Shirley Schaechter
Jan 29, 2021
There will be a private interment at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Adelphi, MD.
Marianne Smulin
Jan 29, 2021
Marianne Ehrenfeld Schmelzer Smulin of Bethesda, MD, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the age of 99. Devoted mother of John D. Schmelzer (Naomi) and Wendy Schmelzer (Robert); loving grandmother of Joseph (Amanda), Elliot (Kait), Ben, Jeff and Mike (Amanda); cherished great-grandmother of Jake, Ryan, Nathaniel, and Jacob. Funeral services will be held privately. In lieu of...
Marilyn Louise Lobel
Jan 24, 2021
Marilyn Louise Lobel died Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was born November 1, 1925 in Washington, DC to the late David and Edna (Jacobson) Blanken.
Marilyn grew up in Washington, D.C. with her parents and her sister. As a child, she enjoyed playing outside with friends and taking ballet lessons. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and...
John Strassburger
Jan 21, 2021
Of Silver Spring, MD passed away peacefully at his home on January 21, 2021. He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth of 59 years. He is also survived by his daughter Terri Strassburger (Rob) and his grandchildren Jack and Eva; son Mark Strassburger. He was preceded in death by his brothers Fred Strassburger (Judy) and Harvey Strassburger.
He...
Lucille Atlas
Jan 21, 2021
On Thursday, January 21, 2021, Lucille Atlas (age 97) of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late David Atlas (2015); devoted mother of Joan and Robert; adored grandmother of Michael, Brian and Melissa, Rachel Frati and Joel Zauderer; great-grandmother of Luke David Frati; cherished aunt of Gail White. Burial service will be private. Memorial contributions may be made...
Dr. Allan Z. Schwartzberg
Jan 18, 2021
On Monday, January 18, 2021, Dr. Allan Schwartzberg, born in Cleveland, Ohio, residing in Chevy Chase, Maryland, passed away from complications of Dementia. He was 90. Beloved husband of the late Katherine Weiss Schwartzberg; devoted father of Shana Irene Schwartzberg Brayton (Jonathan Brayton) and Robert Michael Schwartzberg (Sandra Yampell); loving brother of the late Arlene Angell of Cleveland, Ohio;...
Keith Darryl Narrow
Jan 16, 2021
Keith Darryl Narrow, age 59, passed away January 16, 2021 due to complications following surgery. He was born on April 26, 1961 in Tacoma Park, Maryland to Bernard & Rochelle Narrow. Keith was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 14 years Beth, his 10 year old son Zachary, his brother Alan, sister-in-law Stacy, ...
Marcos Brujis
Jan 16, 2021
Marcos BRUJIS (Age 68)
Marcos Brujis was born June 22, 1952, in Lima, Peru. He passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Marcos was a loving husband to the love of his life Denise; devoted father to Leon (Nicole) Brujis, Daniel (Rachel) Brujis, Sandra (Dan) Lovi; and incredible grandfather to his six...
Elaine Skolnik Nicholson
Jan 15, 2021
Elaine Skolnik Nicholson On Friday, January 15, 2021, Elaine Skolnik Nicholson of Olney and Greenbelt, MD passed away. Beloved Wife of the late Alfred Skolnik and the late Victor Nicholson; devoted mother of Barbara Goldman (Mitchell (d)), Rita Skolnik (Stephen Crowley), and Richard Skolnik (Robin); Cherished grandmother of Amy Goldman, Kenneth and Corey Crowley, and Jennifer and Alan Skolnik....
Betty Burak Levin
Jan 13, 2021
Betty Burak Levin of Silver Spring, MD died from Covid complications on January 13th, surrounded by her family. She was 100 years old. Betty is survived by her beloved husband of 73 years, Joseph, her children, Alyn Hadar (Leon), Sandra Levin (the late Fred Fragasso), Mark Levin (Alicia) and Frank Levin (Nancy.) She is also survived by five grandchildren,...
Pearl Yabroff
Jan 13, 2021
Pearl Yabroff of Bethesda, MD (age 96) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Yabroff; devoted mother of Terry and Robert (Amy); cherished grandmother of Jessica (Eric) and Zachary (Natalie); loving great-grandmother of Dylan and Scarlett. Services will be held privately. Memorial contributions may be made to Charcot-Marie Tooth Association, cmtausa.org.
Louis A Honig
Jan 11, 2021
Louis Honig of Rockville, MD, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of Cecelia Honig; devoted father of Gail Honig O'Neal (Michael), Stuart Honig (Sherry) and Robin Rabinowitz (Warren); loving grandfather of Megan Nicely (Brian) and Elaine Rabinowitz; and great-grandfather of Aidan Nicely. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers,...
Ruth Levin Sherman
Jan 8, 2021
Ruth Levin Sherman
On January 8, 2021, Ruth Levin Sherman of Gaithersburg, Maryland, passed away at the age of 89. She was the beloved Wife of the late Robert Sherman, devoted Mother of Ellen Jewell (Bret), the late Steven Sherman, and Sandy McElhaney (Dave); and cherished Nana of Melissa Sherman, Garret Jewell, Ian McElhaney (Audrey) and Logan...
Leonard Abel
Jan 8, 2021
Leonard I. Abel, 96, of Chevy Chase, MD, died peacefully at his home on January 8, 2021. Leonard was born on Oct. 12,1924 in Washington, D.C. He was the 2nd youngest of 6 children. He was raised in Georgetown on M St. above the family store, graduated from Western High School, and went on to the University of Pennsylvania....
