Obituaries

Roberta Greenfield
Aug 8, 2026
Greenfield, Roberta Horowitz, August 8 at age 98, in Rockville, MD. Adored wife of the late Martin Greenfield; Loving mother of Patricia (Robert Pleasure), Joanne, and Nancy (Peter Gray); Proud grandmother of Emma (Adam Chadroff) and Ezra Gray (Mira Kruger) and Jacob Pleasure, and great-grandmother of Marlo Iris Gray Chadroff.
Graduate of Cornell University, former middle school guidance counselor and long-time...
Susan Linsky
Aug 8, 2026
Susan Linsky of Washington, DC passed away on August 8, 2026, at the age of 77.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 11am, at Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, DC. Interment to follow at Adas Israel Cemetery.
Sheldon Griner
Aug 8, 2026
On Saturday, August 8, 2026, Sheldon Griner, of Silver Spring, MD passed away. Beloved husband of Lily Griner; devoted father of Jonathan Griner (Joann Acuna); cherished grandfather of Mya and Emma Griner.
Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 10, 2026, 1 p.m. at Judean Chapel, 16225 Batchellors Forest Road, Olney, MD 20832 with burial to follow at Judean Memorial...
Barbara Burke
Aug 7, 2026
Barbara Burke, 95, passed away peacefully from dementia on August 7, 2026, surrounded by her children. Her husband of 63 years, Jerry Burke, preceded her in death. She is survived by her four children Elaine Bernstein, Bruce Burke, Marc Burke and Lori Camardi as well as her sister, Phyllis Stirman and brother, Aaron Bernstein. Barbara had 8 grandchildren and 13...
Stephen Harris Lachter
Aug 6, 2026
Stephen Harris Lachter, 81, of Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, surrounded by his family after a six-year battle with leukemia.
Born November 21, 1944, Stephen dedicated his life to the field of aviation law, earning respect for his sharp intellect, integrity, and unwavering commitment to his clients and colleagues. His work helped shape important developments in aviation...
Lillian Lerner
Aug 4, 2026
On August 4, 2026, Lillian Lerner of Bethesda, Maryland passed away.
Beloved wife of the late Aaron Lerner; devoted mother of Jim and Michael; cherished grandmother of Alexandra, Jordan, Abby, and Marilyn. Also survived by daughters-in-laws Robin Lerner and Lisa Marie Lerner.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1927, Lillian spent many fulfilling years working at The Solomon Schechter School in Queens,...
Marcia J Hahn
Jul 29, 2026
Marcia Joan Hahn, age 84, of Germantown, MD, passed on July 29, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles I.S. Hahn, devoted mother of Scott Hahn (Melinda), the late David Hahn, and her step-children, Paul Hahn (Bonnie) and Lynn Fleischman. She was a loving sister to Roberta Silverman and Susan Wildorf, and nieces Lisa and Robin Silverman....
Philip Sigmund Weinstein
Jul 28, 2026
Philip Weinstein of North Bethesda, Maryland died on Tuesday July 28, 2026.
He was the beloved Husband of Maxine Weinstein (for 66 years), devoted father of Larry Weinstein and his wife Pam Schwaber Weinstein and David Weinstein. Cherished Grandfather of Carly Weinstein, Chloe Weinstein, Samantha Weinstein and Abigail Jones (Weinstein) and Great Grandfather of Eli Jones. He was predeceased by his...
David B. Fishkin
Jul 27, 2026
An obituary is not available at this time for David B. Fishkin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.
Anneli Levy
Jul 24, 2026
Anneli Levy, 96, of Bethesda, Maryland, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026. She grew up in Frankfurt, Germany and worked for the United States Air Force in the 1950s, which is when she married her American husband, Harry S Levy, who preceded her in death in 1990. The couple had two of their three children in Germany before moving...
Rosalind Schuldenfrei
Jul 21, 2026
An obituary is not available at this time for Rosalind Schuldenfrei. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.
Steven Joseph Finkle
Jul 21, 2026
Steven Joseph Finkle "Steve", formerly of Potomac, Maryland, and most recently of Hedgesville, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, to David and Adeline Finkle, Steve spent most of his life in Potomac, Maryland. Nearly two decades ago, Steve and his wife, Linda, built their dream home...
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...
