Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Norma Kramer Obituary

Norma Kramer of Chevy Chase died peacefully on August 1, 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland at the age of 97, surrounded by four generations of her beloved family.

Born on April 2, 1928 as the only child of Bertha and Bernard Lederman in Brooklyn, New York, Norma was a passionate, determined, and quick-witted woman who built her life around her close-knit family. Norma married Samuel, a Washington, DC-native, on December 22, 1946, in Washington, DC. They settled in Chevy Chase where they raised their four children - Alan, Mark, Gary and Susan.

Norma is survived by her children Alan (Anita), Mark (Margi), Gary (Lida), and Susan, her grandchildren Sara, Bradley, Lance, Bianca, Brandon, Jared, Renee, Jennifer, and her 10 great-grandchildren. Norma is also survived by her best friend and caregiver Cristina Lefimil, who spent 40 years by her side until her final days.

A funeral will be held at Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County, 8215 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814, on Sunday, August 3 at 11 a.m., followed by a burial at 1:30 p.m. at King David Memorial Gardens, 2712 Hollywood Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042. Shiva will be held at the residence of her son Mark Kramer on Sunday, August 3at 7:30 p.m., and at Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County on Monday, August 4 at 7 p.m. Donations can be made to Congregation Beth El in Norma's memory. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 3, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Norma Kramer

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Norma Kramer's name

Memorial Events
for Norma Kramer

Aug

3

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Congregation Beth El

8215 Old Georgetown Road

Aug

3

Burial

1:30 p.m.

King David Memorial Gardens, Falls Church, Virginia

2712 Hollywood Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042

Aug

4

Shiva

7:00 p.m.

Congregation Beth El

8215 Old Georgetown Road

Funeral services provided by:

Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care Inc.

170 Rollins Ave, Rockville, MD 20852

How to support Norma's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Norma Kramer's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more