Our Staff

Edward Sagel
Edward Sagel
Co-Owner, Manager, Licensed Funeral Director
Edward Sagel
Co-Owner, Manager, Licensed Funeral Director

  • First generation Licensed Funeral Director.
  • Graduated from Towson University, also attended mortuary program in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Began his career at Danzansky Goldberg, a few months later the Goldberg family decided to sell their interest in the company.
  • With the help of the Shulman Rogers group, Edward  founded Edward Sagel Funeral Direction in 1994.
  • In 2014 Edward was given the opportunity to purchase both Danzansky Goldberg and Sagel Funeral Direction

Albert Bloomfield
Albert Bloomfield
Co-Owner, General Manager, Licensed Funeral Director
Albert Bloomfield
Co-Owner, General Manager, Licensed Funeral Director

  • Third generation Licensed Funeral Director.
  • Licensed in Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia and Washington D.C.
  • Began his career in Monmouth County NJ managing two family operated Jewish funeral home locations.
  • Moved to Maryland in 2014 when he co-purchased Edward Sagel Funeral Direction and Danzansky Goldberg Memorial Chapels.
  • His expertise in the creation of bronze markers and granite monuments enabled the creation of the Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Monument Division. 
  • He is a member of the Bender JCC of Greater Washington.
  • He is a member of Temple Beth Ami in Rockville
  • He is a member of Amity Club of Washington
  • He is on the executive board of the JCRC of Greater Washington and currently serves as Vice President.
  • He is a member of the Washington Rockville Elks Lodge 15
  • He is the current President of the JFDA (Jewish Funeral Directors of America)

Angela Eiss
Angela Eiss
Chief Operations Director & Licensed Funeral Director
Angela Eiss
Chief Operations Director & Licensed Funeral Director

  • Licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia
  • Born in New York State and came to Maryland in 2002.
  • Graduated from The University of the District of Columbia with a degree in Mortuary Science in 2017.
  • Has decades of hospitality industry experience that enable her to be creative when personalizing funeral services.
  • She is dedicated to serve our families and the community through her passion for the funeral industry.
  • Angela is family-oriented and loves cooking, swimming, and reading English literature in her spare time.

Lisa Vandewalle
Lisa Vandewalle
Location Manager & Licensed Funeral Director
Lisa Vandewalle
Location Manager & Licensed Funeral Director


Andrew Linthicum
Andrew Linthicum
Director of Advanced Planning
Andrew Linthicum
Director of Advanced Planning

  • Licensed Funeral Director in Maryland, DC, Virginia and Pennsylvania.
  • Licensed insurance agent in Maryland and Virginia.
  • Extensive management career of 30 years in funeral care and 8 years in cremation management.
  • Active in multiple community organizations.

Certifications include:

- Certified Funeral Service Practitioner

- Certified Pre-need Consultant

Linda Fox Lehman
Linda Fox Lehman
Controller
Linda Fox Lehman
Controller

  • Over 30 years of Finance and Accounting Experience.
  • Graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a BSBA in Accounting.
  • Enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and reading

Larry Shor
Larry Shor
Director of Monument Sales & Service Division
Larry Shor
Director of Monument Sales & Service Division


Debbie Richards
Debbie Richards
Director of Community Engagement
Debbie Richards
Director of Community Engagement

  • Grew up in Maryland
  • Graduate of the University of Pittsburgh
  • Former managing editor for several trade magazines
  • Enjoys spending time with her husband and four boys
  • Often found cheering on her kids at baseball or soccer games

Daniel Bloomfield
Daniel Bloomfield
Licensed Funeral Director
Daniel Bloomfield
Licensed Funeral Director

  • 4th Generation Licensed Funeral Director
  • Licensed in Maryland
  • Moved to Maryland in 2014 at 14 and began workign for the funeral home
  • Received a degree in Funeral Service Arts and Sciences from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary science in January 2023
  • Member of TEmle Beth Ami, Rockville
  • Enjoying playing board games and hiking with his dog outside of work

Yoon
Yoon "Tori" Cho
Licensed Funeral Director
Yoon "Tori" Cho
Licensed Funeral Director


Maria Guevra
Maria Guevra
Licensed Funeral Director
Maria Guevra
Licensed Funeral Director

  • First generation Licensed Funeral Director
  • Grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland
  • Graduated from Unviersity of Maryland wiht a BA in Art
  • Graduated from CCBC with a degree in Mortuary Science
  • Avid traveler with a love for exploring new places
  • Passionate about animals and nature
  • Highly dedicated and driven in all professional pursuits

Jaime Maynard
Jaime Maynard
Licensed Funeral Director
Jaime Maynard
Licensed Funeral Director

  • Licensed Funeral Director & Mortician in Maryland & New Jersey
  • Born & Raised in Monmouth County New Jersey
  • Extensive experience in Jewish funeral traditions
  • Committed to providing a meaningful service that honors each family's needs
  • When she's not working, she's happiest spending time with her two young children, wonderful husband, and two lovable dogs

Trudy-Ann T. Riley
Trudy-Ann T. Riley
Licensed Funeral Director
Trudy-Ann T. Riley
Licensed Funeral Director

  • Providing compassionate care and support to families since 2016
  • Assocaites degree in Mortuary Science and Bachelor's degree in Funeral Service Management & Communication
  • Licensed in Connecticut and Maryland
  • Committed to tailoring services to meet the unique needs of each family, ensuring a meaningful and personalized farewell
  • Enjoys live music, animals, travel, and unique cuisines

Ronald Rivenburgh
Ronald Rivenburgh
Licensed Funeral Director, USN, Ret.
Ronald Rivenburgh
Licensed Funeral Director, USN, Ret.


John Zavrotny
John Zavrotny
Licensed Funeral Director
John Zavrotny
Licensed Funeral Director


Rome Hunt
Rome Hunt
Administrative Assistant
Rome Hunt
Administrative Assistant


Sammy Sagel
Sammy Sagel
Administrative Assistant
Sammy Sagel
Administrative Assistant


Monica Altamirano
Monica Altamirano
Administrative Assistant
Monica Altamirano
Administrative Assistant


Max Bloomfield
Max Bloomfield
Administrative Assistant
Max Bloomfield
Administrative Assistant


Ember Mushrush
Ember Mushrush
Administrative Assistant
Ember Mushrush
Administrative Assistant


Grace Sagel
Grace Sagel
Advanced Planning Administrator
Grace Sagel
Advanced Planning Administrator


Edwin Vega
Edwin Vega
Administrative Assistant
Edwin Vega
Administrative Assistant


Joseph Bloomfield
Joseph Bloomfield
Funeral Care Team Member
Joseph Bloomfield
Funeral Care Team Member


Tomas Goodwin
Tomas Goodwin
Funeral Care Team Member & Limousine Driver
Tomas Goodwin
Funeral Care Team Member & Limousine Driver


Kevin Lane
Kevin Lane
Funeral Care Team Member
Kevin Lane
Funeral Care Team Member


Becca Osbourne
Becca Osbourne
Funeral Care Team Member
Becca Osbourne
Funeral Care Team Member


Ben Rivenburgh
Ben Rivenburgh
Funeral Care Team Member
Ben Rivenburgh
Funeral Care Team Member


Zoila B.
Zoila B.
Facility Comfort Director
Zoila B.
Facility Comfort Director


Benji Sagel
Benji Sagel
Comfort Dog
Benji Sagel
Comfort Dog


Roxie Bloomfield
Roxie Bloomfield
Registered PAL Therapy Dog
Roxie Bloomfield
Registered PAL Therapy Dog