On Thursday, September 18, 2025, CAROLYN HOCKSTEIN of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of David Hockstein. Devoted mother of Janet Hockstein (Ami Greenstein), Steven Hockstein (Nitza) and Evelyn Hockstein (Freddy Kunkle). Cherished grandmother of Ari (Sharon), Noa (Andrew), Abby and Annabel Hockstein and Yoni, Maya and Noam Greenstein. Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025, 12 p.m. at Judean Memorial Gardens, Olney, MD. After the service, shiva will be observed at the family home on Friday and on Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to TORCHINSKY HEBREW FUNERAL HOME, 202-541-1001.

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Dotty Rice

September 19, 2025

WE shared our love of Winteregreen AND THE enjoyable times we played tennis, watched sunsets, anniversary dinners,live theatre, conversations and a good glass of wine, May you be at peace

I will miss you, Carolyn

Dotty

Michelle and Jim ckark

September 19, 2025

Carolyn will be missed. Our friendship was special even though we loved miles apart for seven years. Carolyn persevered through her illness with undiminished grace and dignity. We send blessings for the family and David at this very sad time.

Alex Kwatcher

September 19, 2025

To the Hockstein family and all of those grieving, please know that you are all in my thoughts. I absolutely cherished all of my time with Carolyn, and will miss her, dearly. May her memory be a blessing.

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Graveside service

12:00 p.m.

Judean Memorial Gardens

Olney, MD

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Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home

254 Carroll St. NW, Washington, DC 20012

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