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Donald Cohen, 66, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025 at his home. Donald was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He loved traveling and having new adventures. He was an avid square dancer. Donald loved to make things for his family, from crocheted blankets to warm meals. Donald is preceded in death by his father and mother Herbert and Irene Cohen. Donald is survived by his husband Steve Maier, stepmother Bearnice Cohen, his daughters Samantha Nowicki and Carolyn Maier, and his three grandchildren: Liea, Emmett, and Camden and his many nieces, nephews and friends. Donald will always be remembered for his kindness, his sense of humor, and love for his family.
A funeral service will be held at Oseh Shalom Synagogue, 7515 Olive Branch Way, Laurel, MD, 20707, United States. The service is scheduled for November 19, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Following the funeral service, a committal service will take place at Meadowridge Memorial Park, 7250 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075, United States. This service is scheduled for November 19, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Shiva will be held at 6906 Fitzpatrick Dr, Laurel, MD 20707. The visitation will start at 6 p.m. and service at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Central Kitchen or a charity of your choice.

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

Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Pete Maher

November 18, 2025

We always enjoyed the adult Bible discussions with Don, and we are sad that he is no longer with us.
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Funeral service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Oseh Shalom Synagogue

7515 Olive Branch Way, Laurel, MD

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19

Funeral service

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Meadowridge Memorial Park

7250 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD

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