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Bernice Fishman Obituary

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BERNICE FISHMAN

On Sunday, July 29, 2007, BERNICE FISHMAN, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Eric Fishman; devoted mother of Michael (Shira) and Rachel Fishman; dear daughter of Freda and the late Oscar Gelbtuch; loving sister of Samuel (Madelyn) Gelbtuch. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 30, 2007, 11 a.m. at Kemp Mill Synagogue, 11910 Kemp Mill Rd., Silver Spring, MD. Interment following at Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park, Clarksburg, MD. Shiva will be observed at the late residence. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen , New York City Race For The Cure, PO Box 9223, GPO, New York, NY , 10087-9223 or to the Holy Cross Home Care Hospice, 11800 Tech Rd., Ste., 240, Silver Spring, MD, 20904. Arrangements entrusted to TORCHINSKY HEBREW FUNERAL HOME, 202-541-1001 (endorsed by the Rabbinical Council of Washington)

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 30, 2007.

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Enid Garber

July 26, 2024

I remember Bernice crying when she didn´t do well on our first Latin test. She let us comfort her. She excelled in every Latin test from then on. She was smart and sensitive and gave everything in her life her very best. Regards to her wonderful family that she adored. .

Enid Garber

July 24, 2021

Bernice´s passing is a tear in my heart. She was a kind soul from the start in kindergarten. Her memory is a blessing. My thoughts and heart go out to her family.

Enid Garber

January 15, 2021

Bernice was a childhood friend and classmate. Always sensitive , smart, and kind to everyone.

Edith Rotkopf

August 4, 2007

We are very sad to hear about the passing of Bernice Fishman.Our condolences to
her family and to Frida and Sammy Gelbtuch.

Sam Rotkopf, Edith Rotkopf Smith, Harriet Reed

Michael Kaplan

August 1, 2007

We heard the sad news from our daughter, Jessica Kaplan Rosenblum, yesterday. Our thoughts and sympathies are with you at this difficult time.

Michael and Maureen Kaplan

Rena Lee

July 30, 2007

Our deepest thoughts are with you and your family.

Rena, Sandra, & Ginger
(Dr. Fishman's staff)

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