Obituaries

Janet Verner Platt Lambert

Janet Verner Platt Lambert

May 11, 2026

On Monday, May 11, 2026, Janet Verner Platt Lambert of Chevy Chase, MD passed away. Predeceased by her husbands Marc Platt, Eugene Lambert, and stepdaughter Kathryn. Survived by stepchildren, Kenneth and Jocelyn; Cherished grandmother of Seth Gramers and Abram Davidson. 

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, 12:00 pm at Temple Beth Ami, 14330 Travilah Rd, Rockville, MD...

Donald Bruce Cofman

Donald Bruce Cofman

May 6, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Bruce Cofman, beloved husband of Oya, beloved father of Margolit and Tamara, on May 6, 2026.

Don Cofman was born in Mankato, Minnesota in November 1938, and grew up in Watertown, South Dakota and Colorado Springs, Colorado. He graduated from Palmer High School in Colorado Springs. After a few...

Pamela Ann Perll

Pamela Ann Perll

May 6, 2026

Pamela Ann Perll, of blessed memory, from Silver Spring, MD passed away on Wednesday May 6, 2026. She was 81 years old.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Nathan Perll, residing in Leisure World in Silver Spring, MD. Her daughter, Andrea Perll, residing in Rockville, MD. Her son, Larry (Colleen) Perll, most recently from Florida, currently residing in...

Robert Jerome Walker

Robert Jerome Walker

May 5, 2026

Robert Jerome Walker passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sandra Lee Sher Walker, and his twin sister, Barbara McFarland. He is survived by his devoted daughter, Elyse Adams (Joseph); and his two loving grandchildren, Jackson and Emily Adams of Waxhaw, NC. He is also survived by two of his siblings,...

Nison Shvartsberg

Nison Shvartsberg

May 4, 2026

An obituary is not available at this time for Nison Shvartsberg. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

All services are entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care. 

Lorraine May Heller

Lorraine May Heller

May 3, 2026

An obituary is not available at this time for Lorraine May Heller. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on her Tribute Wall.

Barbara Jeffe

Barbara Jeffe

May 3, 2026

Barbara Elaine Jeffe, a woman of remarkable resilience, curiosity, and warmth, passed away on May 3, 2026, at the age of 85.

Born on August 5, 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland, Barbara’s early years were marked by profound loss. Her father, Sam Zuckerman, died in a fire when she was just two years old. Her mother later remarried Sam Smith, and Barbara...

Henry Cohn

Henry Cohn

Apr 30, 2026

On Thursday April 30, 2026, Henry Allen Cohn of Gaithersburg, MD passed away a few weeks after celebrating his 79th birthday with family.

Beloved husband of the late Thanh-Dung Cohn for over 30 years, who preceded him in death in 2009. He is survived by his second wife, Lenore Wright Cohn of Winnipeg, Canada; son, Michael Cohn; daughter-in-law, Ami Bhavsar-Cohn; and...

Matthew Gordon Ash

Matthew Gordon Ash

Apr 29, 2026

Matthew Gordon Ash

September 30, 1943 – April 29, 2026

Matthew Gordon Ash, age 82, passed away on April 29, 2026, in Washington, D.C., surrounded by his loved ones. A man of profound integrity and great generosity, Matthew left an indelible mark on every community he touched.

Born on September 30, 1943, in London, Ontario, to Samuel and Ruth Ash, Matthew moved to...

Ellen Jane Shorr

Ellen Jane Shorr

Apr 29, 2026

On 29, April, 2026, Ellen J. Shorr of Bethesda MD and Sarasota FL. Beloved Wife of the late Walter R. Shorr, Z”L; devoted mother of Michael and Andrew (Lissa); Cherished grandmother of Robert (Lydia) and Brian (Shayna); Also survived by great grandchildren Zev, Tehila, and Lielle.

She was originally trained as a speech pathologist and later in life became a certified...

Larry Berkow

Larry Berkow

Apr 27, 2026

Larry Malcolm Berkow, a native and lifelong resident of the Washington, DC area, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026.

His parents were Benjamin and Edna Berkow. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Bettymerle Berkow; His sons and their spouses Jay (Greg) and Steven (Ita); And his grandchildren Zachary (Emma), Lily and Zoey.

Upon graduating Georgetown University Law School, he...

Naum Lakhman

Naum Lakhman

Apr 26, 2026

An obituary is not available at this time for Naum Lakhman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on his Tribute Wall.

Sam M. Bensimmon

Sam M. Bensimmon

Apr 25, 2026

On April 25, 2026, Samuel Bensimmon of Rockville, MD

Beloved Husband of the late Raymonde Bensimmon; devoted father of Marc, Evelyne, Lydia, and Patrick; Cherished grandfather of Noah, Julien, Leah, Adam, Bianca, and Myles; and Great-grandfather of Soleil.

He and his family immigrated to Maryland from Fez, Morocco in 1967, carrying with him the traditions, warmth, and values of his homeland. He...

Evan Greenleigh

Evan Greenleigh

Apr 25, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the tragic death of our beautiful Evan Andrew Greenleigh. He died in a boating accident in Charleston, SC on April 25, 2026 at the age of 19.

Making us proud came so easy for Evan. He excelled at everything he did because of his inner strength, purpose, grit, and determination. Above all, he...

Eli Saltzman

Eli Saltzman

Apr 25, 2026

On Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Eli Saltzman of Leisure World, Silver Spring, MD. Beloved Husband for over 56 years to Barbara Saltzman; devoted and loving father of Brenda Saltzman, and Steven (Diane) Saltzman; adored grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A private gravesite ceremony will be held for the family at Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park –...

Charles S. Lubin

Charles S. Lubin

Apr 23, 2026

On April 23, 2026, Charles Scott Lubin of Olney, MD passed away. He leaves his beloved wife Linda a few months shy of their 50th wedding anniversary. Devoted father of Jennifer and the late Todd, adoring grandfather to Ryleigh, Austin, and London, loving brother of Nancy and the late Sandra, and the caring uncle to niece Stacey and nephew Matthew.

Charles...

Marilyn Ruth Adelson

Marilyn Ruth Adelson

Apr 19, 2026

On Sunday, April 19th, 2026 Marilyn Ruth Adelson of Hollywood Fl. Beloved wife of the late Harry Adelson; devoted mother of Nancy VanGrack (Dr. Joe Feinsod), Jay Adelson, Richard Adelson (Vanessa); loving sister of the late Bernice Weinberg; cherished grandmother of Lauren (Adam) Wexler, Alan (Molly) VanGrack, Marissa (Christian) Carchidi; also survived by 7 great-grandchildren. Daughter of Goldie and Helene...

Raphaela Eve Weinsweig

Raphaela Eve Weinsweig

Apr 18, 2026

Raphaela Eve Weinsweig passed on Saturday the 18th day of April of 2026 (Alef of Iyar 5,786). Raphaela was the beloved daughter of Tamar and Marc Weinsweig, sister of Daniela and Nesya Weinsweig, granddaughter of Toni Melloul and the late Raphael Melloul as well as the late Shirley and Burnet Weinsweig. She was also the girlfriend of Zack Ugaz as...

Eileen Barkas Hoffman

Eileen Barkas Hoffman

Apr 16, 2026

Eileen Barkas Hoffman, 78, passed away on April 16, 2026, at home in the presence of her family. Born at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City on July 27, 1947, she was the daughter of William and Gladys Barkas and grew up in Bayside, Queens, NY.

Eileen received her B.S. from Cornell University’s New York State School of Industrial and...

Eleanor Goldman

Eleanor Goldman

Apr 12, 2026

An obituary is not available at this time for Eleanor Goldman. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.