Washington, District of Columbia
SHARI GELMAN Shari Einfrank Gelman of Bethesda passed away on April 29, 2014 at the age of 88. She is survived by her son Morris (Leslie) Gelman and daughter Ona (Todd) Bunce and was the grandmother of Geoffrey and Charles (April) Gelman. Her husband of 66 years, the late Robert Milton...
Read MoreShari hired me as an aide and then a teacher at Ivymount in the early 1990s.The culture of the school was one of constant learning by and for the staff in the field of special education. I will be forever grateful to her for giving me the opportunity to enrich the lives of children and families, and making me a better special educator.
Mickey Goldstein
May 10, 2014 | Gaithersburg,, MD
Haven't seen SHARI since 1959 -- (64 years ago!) -- but I dreamt about her and Bob last night and was Shocked and saddened to find this obit on Google today ~~ AlehaSholem! -- Old Friends Never die -- they live on in our dreams, Shari was the greatest women I have ever known. And I'm glad I knew her even though it was long ago and far away.
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Alex Farba Deleon-Pevner
May 06, 2014 | Lost Angeles, CA
It was thanks to sheri,s inspiration that I was able to learn about my strong skills and that I was able to advance in life to reach the goals I had.I was also very touched when she asked me to speak to one of the graduation classes back in the early 90s after I had left school almost 20 years prior.She was a wonderful person and I will miss her as I know many of her former students will.
danforth doolittle
May 03, 2014 | Arlington, VA
Ona - So very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was such an amazing, inspirational person, and she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Terry and Seth Steinberg
May 02, 2014 | North Potomac, MD
Shari hired me to work at Ivymount in the mid 90's. She was the most patient, kind and understanding person to lead the school. Shari was a pioneer for people with disabilities and she will be sorely missed.
Stephanie Silverstein
May 01, 2014 | Gaithersburg, MD
Ona Bunce
May 01, 2014 | Bethesda, MD
Shari was an inspiration in my life. I have now spent 44 years working, as she did, to leave the world a little better than we found it for kids and adults with differences. Thank you, Shari.
James Conroy
May 01, 2014 | Wynnewood, PA
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. You will be missed deeply.
Mark Trezise
April 30, 2014 | Henrico, VA