Obituaries

Joan Gottlieb Adoff
Aug 4, 2020
Joan Gottlieb Adoff was born on June 4, 1934 in New York City. She was the younger of two daughters born to George Gottlieb (a dentist) and Lillian Gottlieb (an elementary school teacher). Joan attended both Hunter High School and Hunter College in New York City. She graduated Hunter College Magma Cum Laude and was a member of Phi...
Irwin Bauman
Aug 1, 2020
Dr. Irwin Bauman of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully at his home on August 1, 2020 at the age of 92. Devoted husband of Penny Bauman, loving father of Melissa and David (Nancy) Bauman, adoring grandfather of Josh Bernstein, Amanda, Stephanie, and Jamie Bauman. Irwin was born in The Bronx, NY. He earned a bachelor's degree in Biology...
Anne A. Berk
Aug 1, 2020
ANNE A. BERK
(1918‒2020)
On Saturday, August 1, 2020, Anne A. Berk died peacefully at Winter Growth Assisted Living in Columbia, Maryland. She was 101 years old. She was the beloved wife of the late Maurice Berk for more than 50 years and a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Born in New York City,...
Craig Alan Levine
Jul 29, 2020
On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, Craig A. LeVine, Esq., passed away after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. A distinguished real estate attorney, Craig was known for his unmatched sense of humor, generosity, and comradery. He is survived by his loving children; Valerie Knapp (Dylan), Dan (Janae), and Jeffrey; grandson Henry; sister Carole; and devoted partner, Rickie Lyon; in...
Howard Bloch
Jul 28, 2020
My father, Howard Bloch, died at age 92 on July 28, 2020 from complications of congestive heart failure and lymphoma.
Dad grew up in Queens, attended Far Rockaway High School, served in the Army, and then studied accounting at City College. He worked as a certified public accountant for a number of companies. In retirement, he continued...
Irene Pollin
Jul 28, 2020
Irene Sue Pollin of Bethesda, MD, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Amherst, Massachusetts at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Abe Pollin; devoted mother of Robert (Sigrid), James, the late Kenneth Jay and the late Linda Joy; loving grandmother of Emma Grock (Paul) and Hannah Pollin-Galay (Asaf). Irene is also survived by her...
Elisabeth B Jackson
Jul 28, 2020
Elisabeth Ann Barab Jackson (Liz) passed peacefully, surrounded by family, in the early afternoon on 28 July. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Marvin Stanton Jackson, she is survived by her daughter Jane Prigal and family (husband Larry and children Erin Weaver (Michael), Ben Prigal (Hallie), and Stephanie Prigal (Kenneth Rosenberg), son Dan and family (wife...
Sam Bernsen
Jul 26, 2020
Sam Bernsen, a former General Counsel of the legacy Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) from 1974 to 1977, died at his home in Bethesda, Maryland on July 26, 2020. He was 101 years of age.
In his 38-year career with INS Mr. Bernsen also served as District Director of the New Orleans District in the mid-1950s and...
Maury Rosenblatt
Jul 25, 2020
On Saturday, July 25, 2020 of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Elaine Rosenblatt; devoted father of Esther (Jason) Newman, Hayley (Jeff) Jacobson and Richard (Allison) Rosenblatt; loving grandfather of Scott, Lana, Madeleine, Josh, Brian, Todd and Kevin. Graveside service will be held on Monday, July 27, 2020, 10 a.m. at Judean Memorial Gardens, 16225 Batchellors Forest Road, Olney, MD...
Phyllis Sharabany
Jul 25, 2020
On Saturday, July 25, 2020, Phyllis Sharabany of Potomac, Maryland. Beloved wife of the late Steven Sharabany; devoted mother of Eric Sharabany and Jennifer Sharabany; loving grandmother of Cody Sharabany, Taylor Giles, Juliana Giles, Grayson Giles, Parker Giles, Ethan Adato and Michael Adato. A private graveside service will be held at Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park. In lieu of...
Robert Sandler
Jul 21, 2020
On July 21, 2020, Robert M. Sandler of Bethesda, MD, passed away at home at the age of 84. He was predeceased by his parents, Leon and Flora Sandler. He was the beloved husband of Brenda Sandler for 54 years; devoted father of David Sandler (Katlhen), Joanne Ginsberg (Jacob), and Laura Sandler; loving grandfather of Lena, Isaac, Tallulah, Delilah,...
