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Michael Holzman

Michael Holzman, son of Albert and Beatrice Holzman, brother of Jack, departed this earth on Feb. 25. He will be joining his wife, Ann Holzman. He is survived by his daughters Joy Cheryle Tanner and...

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Marc Levin

On Feb. 28, Marc Levin passed away peacefully at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Dora Binder Levin; devoted father of Shaena (Alex) Levin, Alicia (Daniel) Stern, and David (Ilana) Prager; cherished...

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David Trachtenberg

Trusted Washington, D.C., area psychiatrist David Trachtenberg, 88, passed away on Feb. 26, in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Trachtenberg was born on March 5, 1935, the first child of Joseph and Sarah...

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Grace Robinowitz Dody

Grace Robinowitz Dody died peacefully at home on March 1. She was 89. The daughter of the late William and Stella Robinowitz, she was preceded in death by her late husband Donald Dody. She is survived...

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Jerome Feit

Jerome Feit, 93, of Gaithersburg, MD, passed away peacefully on March 10. Jerry was born in Brooklyn, NY, to Abe and Bessie Feit on March 26, 1930. He graduated from Brooklyn’s Jefferson High School in...

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Amin Lichaa

Amin Lichaa, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and successful entrepreneur, passed away peacefully on Feb. 29, at INOVA Hospital, at the age of 76. Born on July 23, 1947, in Cairo, Egypt, Amin...

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Lorraine Sue (née Block) Rose

Lorraine Sue (née Block) Rose, of Bethesda, MD, passed away on March 9, at the age of 82. Lorraine was born on April 18, 1941, in Baltimore, MD, to Jeanne and Emanuel Block. She met and married husband...

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Frank P. Akman

On March 14, Frank P. Akman of Rockville, MD, passed away. Beloved husband of the late Minette Akman; loving father of Aaron (Shoshana), Danny (Lisa) and Benjamin (Danielle); dear grandfather of Elana...

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Elaine Daniels

On March 18, Elaine Daniels passed away peacefully at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Jerry Daniels; loving mother of Lisa Daniels and Jill Myers; cherished grandmother of Jacob and Joshua; and...

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Harriet Gerber

Harriet Gerber of Rockville, MD, passed away from cancer after a courageous battle. Harriet was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. She graduated from Western High School and received her bachelor’s...

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Ann Clein Rose

On March 18, Ann Clein Rose of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully in her home. Beloved wife of the late Allan Irving Rose. Devoted mother of Ronald Rose (Lorna), Greg Rose (Jody), Wayne Rose...

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Frances Goldman Simon

Frances Goldman Simon, born on November 29, 1924, in Norristown, PA, died on March 9, at the age of 99. She will be buried in her beloved hometown of Norristown, PA, where she was born and lived for 65...

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Samuel Mandel Stone

Samuel Mandel Stone of Rockville, MD, passed away on March 11. Beloved partner of Gail Schaumberg; devoted father of Ina (Barry) Weiser, Erik (Tracy) Stone, and Ivan (Christina) Stone; loving brother...

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Dr. Marian S. Kafka

Dr. Marian S. Kafka, a retired neuroscientist who worked for decades at NIH and NIMH, died of complications from heart failure on March 15 at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD. She was 96. Kafka was...

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Laurence (Larry) Levitan

State Senator Laurence (Larry) Levitan passed away at the age of 90 on March 20, in Bethesda, MD. He was born in Washington, D.C., to Maurice and Nathlie Levitan on Oct. 22, 1933. He is survived by his...

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Beverly Scharff

Beverly Scharff of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on March 25. Beloved wife of Raymond Scharff; devoted mother of Bryn Ardanuy (Philip), Jamie Scharff (Karen), and David Scharff (Christina); loving...

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Eileen Arnold

On April 3, Eileen Arnold of Rockville, MD, passed away. Beloved wife of Melvin Arnold. Loving mother of Linda (Gary) Schoengold, Lori Rednick and Steven (Marquette) Arnold. Dear sister of Harris...

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Myron “Mike” Feinsilber

Myron “Mike” Feinsilber, not just a journalist but a member of a breed apart, a wire-service journalist, and the husband for 55 years of Doris Poliakoff Feinsilber, died on April 1 at the age of 89....

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Gail Leon

Gail Leon passed away on April 2 at the age of 76. She was born to Leon and Roggie Weinraub on April 8, 1947. She worked in the school system as a secretary for many years. She was passionate about...

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Jane Mitchell

On March 29, Jane Mitchell of Rockville, MD, passed away peacefully at the age of 76. Beloved daughter of the late Elliot and Mildred Mitchell; loving sister of Jason (Nina) Mitchell and Stephen...

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