Obituaries

Anita Stopak
Dec 10, 2020
Anita Stopak, of Silver Spring, MD passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 the age of 84.
Beloved wife of Charles Stopak, devoted mother of Robin and David Stopak; cherished grandmother of Matt Freedmen (Emily), Jamie Speiden (Garrett), Hanna, Bryan and Daniel Stopak: loving aunt of Susan (Chris) LaVigna and her children Rachel, Charlotte and Brendan; caring...
Sheila Machlis Alexander
Dec 10, 2020
Sheila Machlis Alexander of Washington, DC died peacefully Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Shady Grove Hospital due to serious escalating health issues and Covid-19. Born May 30, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Rebecca Machlis. She is survived by sister Gloria Machlis Heyman and brother-in-law Dr. Paul Heyman; nephews Dr. Peter Heyman...
Muriel Esther Shpritz
Dec 9, 2020
Muriel Esther Shpritz (Harris), born February 18, 1921, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the age of 99. Daughter of the late Leo Charles Harris and Eva Harris (Jones). Beloved wife of the late Dr. Manuel Shpritz; devoted mother of Eve Fischer (Dr. William Fischer), Dr. Edward Shpritz and Gary Shpritz; cherished grandmother of Adam Bernstein (Darci), Todd...
Tekestebirhan Gebremichael
Dec 8, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Tekestebirhan Gebremichael. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Ellen Kendrick
Dec 6, 2020
Ellen Kendrick, 75, born in New York, lived primarily in Maryland, and passed away in Louisiana December 6, 2020. She was the beloved mother of Stacey Menard and Lisa Roskin; step-mother to Dickson Kendrick III; grandmother of Lindsay, Nicholas, Rachel, and Dickson IV. Her fierce love, comforting hugs, and wet kisses will be missed by all who loved her....
Ruth Lewis
Dec 4, 2020
Ruth Lewis (formerly Leizerowitz), a longtime resident of Bethesda, MD, died peacefully at home on December 4, 2020. Ruth was born in Berlin in 1922, and was the only child of her parents, Anja and Samuel. Following the eviction of Jewish children from Germany's public schools in the early 1930s, she attended a private design school in Berlin. She...
Raymond Kaufman
Dec 3, 2020
Raymond Kaufman of McLean, VA, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the age of 94. Son of the late Alex and Betty Kaufman; beloved husband of Rita Liebowitz; loving stepfather of five; cherished step-grandfather of seven. Raymond was a devoted husband to his first wife Paula. He was a prominent member of the dance community nationally and...
Lila Mensh
Dec 3, 2020
Lila Mensh of Rockville, MD (age 91) passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Mensh; devoted mother of the late Stuart Mensh, Stephanie Mensh (Paul Berger), Gillian Mensh, Michael Mensh (Linda Roberts), and Stacy Schlactus (David Schlactus). Cherished grandmother "Bubbe" of Ari, Shelby, Daniel and Coby. Loving aunt and great aunt to...
Morton Hyman
Dec 3, 2020
Morton Hyman of Gaithersburg, MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Iris Hyman; devoted father of Lawrence Hyman (Tommaso Astarita) and Vicki (Mitch) Rotker; cherished grandfather of Leila, Bri and Hailey. A lifelong Washingtonian, he enjoyed a fulfilling career as a pharmacist and local businessman. He treasured travel, football,...
Robert Alan Skitol
Nov 30, 2020
Robert A. Skitol of Ashburn, VA died on July 4, 2021. Born in Albany, NY, Bob attended Albany public schools and Hobart College, graduating Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa in 1967. He attended New York University School of Law, finished first in his class and was a member of the Order of the Coif national honor society. ...
Sally Riskin
Nov 27, 2020
Sally Annette Sickle Riskin, 90, real estate businesswoman, died Friday, November 27, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Sally was the daughter of Sol and Lillian Sickle. Her father immigrated from Russia to Washington, DC with his mother Annie Sickle and siblings in 1909. A life long Washingtonian, Sally attended Eastern High School, Business School and worked for the...
Puspawathy Kanagarathinam
Nov 27, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Puspawathy Kanagarathinam. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Myron Wollard
Nov 26, 2020
Myron "Mike" Wollard of North Bethesda, Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2020 at 93 years old with his family by his side. Mike was born in New York City to Leon and Hannah Wollard. He survived his brother Albert. Mike received his Electrical Engineering degree from New York University. He proudly served in the United Sates Navy...
