Obituaries

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
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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...
David Kantor
Nov 25, 2020
On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, DAVID KANTOR of Rockville, MD. Beloved son of Loren and Scott Kantor, cherished twin brother of Jennifer (Michael) Gershberg, adoring uncle of Matthew, Brooke, and Tolly Gershberg. David succumbed to sudden cardiac arrest. He worked as a CPA at The Carlyle Group. Private interment was held at Judean Memorial Gardens in Olney, MD. Memorial...
Emanuel M. Hersh
Nov 24, 2020
EMANUEL (MANNY) HERSH On Tuesday November 24, 2020, Manny M. Hersh of Rockville MD. Beloved and adoring husband of Mona Hersh; devoted and loving father of Jeffrey (Lora) Hersh and Cheryl (Jeff) Simmons; cherished grandfather of Zachary, Morgan, Casey and Brandon Hersh and Jacob, Charlie and Raegan Simmons. Private Interment at Judean Memorial Gardens in Olney, MD. In lieu...
Barbara Greenberg
Nov 21, 2020
On Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, Barbara Greenberg of Gaithersburg, MD passed away at the age of 91.
Born in 1929 in New York, Barbara was the daughter of Frima and Abraham Tischler. Devoted mother of Paula and Brenda. A lifelong devoted teacher with an ever-present, friendly smile, she was loved and respected by all who knew her....
Gary H Lebbin
Nov 20, 2020
On Saturday, November 21, 2020, Gary H. Lebbin of Delray Beach, Florida and formerly of Bethesda, Maryland, passed away peacefully at age 103. Beloved husband for 72 years to the late Bernice H. Lebbin, he is survived by his children Carole Sue Lebbin (Phillip Spector), Roger (Deborah) Lebbin, cherished grandchildren Daniel (Erin) Lebbin, Andrea (Mike) Rubinfeld, Adam (Molly) Spector,...
Ephraim Levin
Nov 20, 2020
Ephraim Levin of Potomac, MD, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Ruth Levin; devoted father of Joshua (Joy), Rebecca (Jonathan), Daniel (Gemma) and Michael; cherished grandfather of Austin, Shayna, Stephanie, Talia, Noah, Esther, Adam and Sofia; loving brother of Simon (Carole). Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers,...
Bernard S Tolin
Nov 20, 2020
Bernard S Tolin of Washington, DC, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at the age of 103. Beloved husband of the late Louise Chait Tolin; devoted father of Zachary Chait (Louise Ellen) Tolin and Seth Warren (Robin Atlas) Tolin. Also survived by his grandchildren Raquel, Stella, Coby, and Asher. Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers,...
