Obituaries

Jacob Stillman
Dec 25, 2020
There will be a private interment in Clarksburg, MD at Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park.
Theodore Ralph Dorf
Dec 25, 2020
Theodore Ralph Dorf, age 94 (August 20,1926 - December 25, 2020) fondly known as Ted, passed away after a long battle with Cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Ted was a loving husband to the love of his life Joan; devoted father to Caren Dorf (Zak Kreisman) and Mark Dorf; incredible grandfather to his grandsons Howie and Jesse, as...
Gerald Levin
Dec 23, 2020
There will be a private interment in Capital Heights, MD at Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery.
Edith Kessler
Dec 22, 2020
There will be a private interment in Halethorpe, MD at the United Hebrew Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family of Edith Kessler requests that donation be made to jnf.org
Donations:Jewish National Fund 42 East 69th Street, New York NY 10021 Tel: 1-888-569-0099 Web: http://usa.jnf.org
James Edward Cafritz
Dec 22, 2020
James Edward Cafritz of Bethesda, MD, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at the age of 90. Devoted father to Laurence (Sherri) Cafritz and Jodi (Mark Bronsky) Cafritz; cherished grandfather to Daniel, Ryan, Jeremy, Jack and Mick; beloved friend of first wife Sandie Cafritz; loving brother to the late William (Buffy) Cafritz; treasured uncle to Sandy (Helen) Wilkes...
Seymour Chad
Dec 22, 2020
Seymour Chad of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Perla Chad (Feldmann); devoted father of Steven Chad (Janet), Norman Chad (Toni) and Linda Ludwick (Michael); loving grandfather of Leo, Jennifer and Lisa; and cherished great-grandfather of Addie, Evan and Hadley. Seymour served in the Navy during World...
Ruth Mesirow Mahler
Dec 21, 2020
On Monday, December 21, 2020, Ruth Mesirow Mahler, longtime resident of Rockville, MD passed away. Beloved wife of Julian "Jim" Mahler; devoted mother of Robert (Wendy) Woodward and Carolyn (Seth) Himmelhoch; cherished grandmother of Emma Jane, Jacob, Connor and Chase. Ruth was a schoolteacher, artist, Washington D.C. tour guide, and homemaker in her lifetime. A private memorial service will...
Eleanor Boykoff Schmetterling
Dec 20, 2020
There will be a private interment. Family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a charity of your choice.
Rosalie Gottlieb
Dec 20, 2020
Ricki Gottlieb (Rosalie) of Silver Spring, MD, died on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the age of 94. She was the widow of the late Ray Murray Gottlieb, who died in 1995, and beloved sister of the late Natalie (Nicky) Luchton and the late Helen Kaplan. Predeceased by her niece, Carole Binswanger
She is survived by her...
Irving Fisher
Dec 19, 2020
Irving Fisher, 92, passed away peacefully at his residence in Rockville, Maryland, December 19, 2020. Beloved son of the late Rose and Samuel Fisher, and beloved brother of Sara Gichner, Mary Coopersmith, and Edward Fisher who predeceased him.A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 23, at 10 a.m. at King David Memorial Garden in Falls Church, VA....
Frank Nacht
Dec 19, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Frank Nacht. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Nadine F. Goldman
Dec 17, 2020
On Thursday, December 17, 2020, Nadine Francia Goldman, of Olney, MD passed away. Beloved wife of Stanley Goldman; devoted mother of Jason (Marisa) Goldman and Amanda Goldman (Yotam Derfler); cherished grandmother of Mikayla Fogle, Carlie Fogle, Ethan Derfler and Carrie Goldman. Private services will be held at Judean Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made...
Leonard Sheeskin
Dec 17, 2020
Leonard M. Sheeskin of Rockville, MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the age of 90. He is survived by his loving and adoring wife of 65 years, Sylvia Weisbach Sheeskin; his children Bruce, Ronald (Barbara Sword) and Shaari (the late Michael W. Arthur); loving grandchildren Craig, Ashley and Daniel; and great-grandchildren Abigail and Rory. Len...
Florence H Kossow
Dec 16, 2020
Florence Herman Kossow died in hospital of Covid-19 on December 16, 2020, aged 98. Beloved wife of the late Herman J. Kossow, she is survived by her children, Richard and wife Heather, Kathryn and husband Don, as well as her grandchildren, Lauren and husband Brian, and Keren, and great grandchildren, Olive, Alexander and Henry. A native of Washington, D.C.,...
