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Barry Gotthelf Obituary

Barry Gotthelf, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Friday, April 25th, 2025, at the age of 85. He is survived by his beloved children, Marjorie Rugg, Michael Gotthelf (Dr. Rachel Vile) and Ruth Gotthelf (Martin Oostendorp); his sister, Merle (David) Fishman; and his beloved grandchildren, Cramer Gotthelf, Jacob Gotthelf, Bella Gotthelf, Sydney Oostendorp and Madelyn Oostendorp. He was predeceased by his devoted wife, Beatrice Gotthelf (nee Goldstone); dear parents, Flora and Meyer Gotthelf and son-in-law Jeffrey Rugg.

Services at Sol Levinson's Chapel, 8900 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208, on Sunday, April 27th, 2025, at 1:00 pm. Interment Beth Tfiloh Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to The Mount Washington Preservation Trust, P.O. Box 20851, Baltimore, MD 21209 or Charles E. Smith Life Communities, 6121 Montrose Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852. Please see Sol Levinson's website for updated Shiva information.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Apr. 26, 2025.

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