Obituaries

Harriet Rosenbaum
Jul 19, 2026
An obituary is not available at this time for Harriet Rosenbaum. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.
Helen Rheingold
Jul 19, 2026
On Sunday, July 19, 2026, Helen Rheingold, of Rockville, MD, beloved wife of the late Harold Rheingold, devoted mother of Ira (Patrice), cherished grandmother of Justin (Kristin) and Evan (Sarah) and loving sister of the late Mack Shapiro (Harriet), the late Jack Shapiro (Charlotte) and the late Isadore (Irving) Shapiro, departed this life.
Helen, the daughter of immigrants, was the gentlest,...
Avril E. Plotnek
Jul 18, 2026
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, Avril E. Plotnek, of London, England. Beloved Wife of (the late) Harold Plotnek; devoted mother of Bernice S. (Jay) Kaufman, and David (Jennifer) Plotnek; Loving sister of Wendy (Sydney) McNeil, and Marilyn Riley; Cherished Grandmother of Nicholas, Joshua, Hannah, Olivia, Emma, and great grandmother of Talia.
Avril’s entire life was devoted to her love of family...
Susan Swartz Hookman
Jul 14, 2026
Susan “Susu” Swartz HookmanOn July 14, 2026, Susan “Susu” Swartz Hookman, of Potomac, Maryland, and Boca Raton, Florida, died peacefully at home in her sleep at the age of 83. She was surrounded by her devoted husband, Dr. Perry Hookman, with whom she shared more than sixty years of marriage, their four daughters, and all ten of her beloved grandchildren.Beloved...
James Elliot Savitz
Jul 14, 2026
James (Jim) Elliot Savitz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, attorney, musician, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, at the age of 76. Jim lived a life defined by integrity, generosity, intellect, humor, and a genuine love for those fortunate enough to know him. He was known for his quick wit, infectious sense of humor, and the playful...
Elaine B. Libman
Jul 12, 2026
On Sunday, July 12, 2026, Elaine B. Libman, of Kensington, MD. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Libman; devoted mother of Sheryl Friedlander (David), Rachel Berenzweig (Seth), and Heather Kafetz (Stuart); cherished grandmother of Noah and Rafael Friedlander, Joshua (z”l) and Adam Berenzweig, and Sophie, Eli, and Ethan Kafetz. Also survived by family and friends who adored her. She was...
Lois Mae Brodsky
Jul 11, 2026
On July 11, 2026, our mom Lois (nee Badt) Brodsky passed peacefully at the remarkable age of 98, surrounded with love. A proud Washingtonian, she was the oldest daughter of Commodore Harry A. Badt and Jennie Yudelevit Badt. She grew up on various naval bases and with extended family in DC, along with her younger sister Esther Ellen Balsamo. She...
Stephen Randall Goodman
Jul 7, 2026
In loving memory of Stephen Randall Goodman, beloved husband of Maureen Goodman, and Father to Aaron and Mary, and grandfather to Sean and Lukas. Stephen was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He believed deeply in his relationship with God. He was a dedicated public servant, recognized and honored through his work with the Department of Defense leading and...
Rebecca Hertzman
Jul 7, 2026
Rebecca grew up in New Britain, CT, in a loving family. She made many lifelong friends at Smith College. She earned a Master's degree at Harvard and then an Ed.D. in Psychology from Boston University. She and Marc met in Boston and were married six months later; Ruth was born in 1970 and Adam in 1973, shortly before their move...
Elkan Weintrobe
Jul 2, 2026
Elkan Weintrobe was born on March 13, 1935 in England and came United States as teenager. He attended Hunter College in New York City and majored in Math. He liked movies, attending musical concerts, informative lectures about travel and food, playing trivia and scrabble and loved watching soccer. Having conversations with his friends and others in his community gave him...
Doris Margolis
Jul 2, 2026
Doris Rosenberg Margolis died Thursday, July 2, 2026. She died peacefully after a six year battle with Alzheimer’s. A native Washingtonian, Doris was president of Editorial Associates, an editorial services and research firm which she founded in 1963. An accomplished medical writer, she served as president of the American Medical Writers Association mid-Atlantic region, editor in chief of the National...
Gladys Ellen Levy
Jul 1, 2026
Gladys Ellen Levy, aged 88, of Rockville, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Born in Port Huron, Michigan to the late Claude and Bella Drown, Gladys was the seventh of eight children.
She was the beloved wife of 63 years to the late Arnold Levy. A devoted mother, she is survived by her children, Brenda (Howard) Hartman and...
James Mark Stein
Jun 29, 2026
James Mark Stein — known to everyone simply as Jimmy or Jim — left us far too soon at the age of 68, but he leaves behind a lifetime of laughter, warmth, and love.
A native Washingtonian who spent most of his life in Baltimore and most recently called Boca Raton home, Jim built a respected career as a real estate...
Fawn Donna Perlmutter Heckman
Jun 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Fawn Donna Perlmutter Heckman
There are no words to fully express the loss we feel in saying goodbye to our mother. We write these words not only to honor her life, but to thank her for the incredible gift of being our mom.
Our mother, Fawn Donna Perlmutter Heckman, was the heart of our family. She was a...
Samuel Henry Walinsky
Jun 23, 2026
An obituary is not available at this time for Samuel Walinsky. We encourage you to share your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 25, 2026, 1pm, at Judean Memorial Chapel in Olney, MD. Interment to follow at Judean Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery County...
Marjorie Rothschild
Jun 22, 2026
Marjorie Ulman Rothschild of Potomac, Maryland, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 22, 2026 — her 76th birthday.
Marjorie was the daughter of Arlene Tuck Ulman and Leon Ulman. She was born on June 22, 1950 in Washington, DC and spent most of her life in the DC area. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she was known for her...
Stephanie Patrice Lewis
Jun 20, 2026
The family of Stephanie Patrice Lewis is devastated to announce her sudden passing on June 20, 2026, in a tragic accident. Stephanie was born in New Britain, Connecticut, on September 2, 1959, the youngest daughter of Thomas and Erma Siegfried (nee Hahn). She was raised in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, where her family was one of the original homesteaders in the area...
Sheldon Saul Fischer
Jun 20, 2026
On June 20, 2026, Sheldon Saul Fischer passed away peacefully. Beloved husband of Ann; cherished father of Richard, David, Benson, and Gideon; treasured grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a proud veteran, mason, and businessman.
Shelly was loved deeply by his friends and family and will forever be missed.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 10AM, at Judean Memorial Gardens...
Paul J. Mason
Jun 19, 2026
Paul J. Mason, of Chevy Chase, Md., passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026 after a life marked by intellectual achievement, community leadership, deep personal relationships, and a profound love of the arts. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Sept. 16, 1932, Paul carried with him throughout his life the curiosity, energy, and warmth that endeared him to family, friends, colleagues,...
Eliot Cohen
Jun 17, 2026
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Eliot D. Cohen of North Potomac, MD. Pre-deceased in death by wife Barbara Susan Cohen. Devoted father of Gregory (Nicole) Cohen and Bonnie (Jason) Egnal. Also survived by five cherished grandchildren, Alaina Claire Egnal, Zachary Noah Egnal, Rose Garra Cohen, Kayla Ann Cohen and Bella Sonya Cohen. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, June...
