John Kafka
Oct 13, 2020
John S. Kafka, Prominent D.C. Psychoanalyst, Dies at 99
Dr. John S. Kafka, a prominent psychoanalyst who practiced in Washington from 1957 until recent weeks, died from heart failure at Suburban Hospital early Tuesday afternoon. He was 99.
Kafka was born in Linz, Austria. He attended high school in Nancy and Clermont-Ferrand, France, and studied...
Walter L Gold
Oct 12, 2020
Walter L. Gold of North Bethesda Maryland passed away on October 12, 2020 after a brief illness. He was 84.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio to William and Bernice (Elman) Gold, Walter was a graduate of Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School and a US Army veteran.
Walter volunteered in various capacities for the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad...
Gerald Abramson
Oct 12, 2020
There will be a private interment at King David Memorial Gardens in Falls Church, VA.
Alvin Sherwin Solomon
Oct 10, 2020
Alvin Sherwin Solomon, age 98, died on October 10, 2020 at his home in Silver Spring, Maryland. He was born on December 11, 1921 in The Bronx, New York. Alvin was the youngest of three children born to Anna and Jacob Solomon. His beloved older siblings included a brother, Dr. Stanley Solomon, and sister, Muriel (Rosenberg).
Alvin...
Richard Alan Kay
Oct 10, 2020
Richard (Rick) Alan Kay, 64, passed away suddenly and peacefully on October 10, 2020 at his home in Bethesda, Maryland.
Rick was a larger-than-life individual whose generosity was only overshadowed by his love for his family. Born to Al Kay and Shirley Kay in Washington D.C. on March 4, 1956, Rick is survived by his wife, Rebecca...
Helen Root
Oct 9, 2020
Helen K. Root passed away on October 9, 2020. She was born in Newark, New Jersey on August 10, 1926. Helen married Norman Root and they were happily married for 58 years until he passed away. She was a substitute teacher in Montgomery County Public Schools and many students still remember her. Helen was an avid bridge player, enjoyed...
Harriette B. Farber
Oct 8, 2020
Harriette B. Farber
November 23, 1938 – October 8, 2020 (Age 81)
She is survived by her devoted children Deborah Horton and Shari (Randy) Snowman, grandsons Benjamin and Ian Dugal, brother Dr. Lawrence (Joe) Bennett, and nephew André (Emilie) Bennett.
Harriette was a graduate of American University and a proud member of Alpha...
Roberta Ann Abbett
Oct 7, 2020
There will be a private interment at Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park.
Richard L. Braunstein
Oct 5, 2020
On Monday, October 5, 2020, Richard L. Braunstein, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 87. Richard (Dick) was born on September 13, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY to Saul and Iris (Deutsch) Braunstein. After graduating from New York University, he received his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1957. He joined the New York...
Richard Schifter
Oct 3, 2020
Private Interment.
Donations:Barbara Felicia Schifter Memorial Fund For Special Needs Education 10621 South Glen Road, Potomac MD 20854 Tel: 1-301-299-0225 Web: https://www.bnaitzedek.org/about/support-bnai-tzedek
Elaine Sirkis
Sep 30, 2020
Elaine Joyce Sirkis passed away at the age of 90 on September 30, 2020 at BrightView West End in Rockville, Maryland. She was born on May 26, 1930 in Washington, D.C. to the late Jacob and Edith Sperling. She spent her entire life in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Elaine worked as a dental assistant in the orthodontist offices...
Abraham Yalom
Sep 29, 2020
On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, Abraham Yalom, of Potomac, MD. Beloved husband of the late Leonne Yalom; devoted father of Marc (Susan) Yalom and the late Lisa (Christopher) Shawyer; cherished grandfather of Matthew (Ariene) Shawyer; loving great-grandfather of Elijah. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral services will be held privately at Arlington National...
Stuart Klein
Sep 28, 2020
There will be a private interment at Parklawn Memorial Park in Rockville Md.
Eileen Baker Glassman
Sep 27, 2020
Eileen Baker Glassman (74) of Bethesda, MD passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020. Beloved wife of Neal Glassman; devoted mother of Jerome Glassman (Thom Morgan). A graveside service will be held Thursday, October 1, 2020 11am at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite Democratic politician.
