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Joan Dorf Obituary
She was predeceased by her loving husband Theodore "Ted" Dorf. Devoted mother of Mark Dorf and Caren (Zak Kreisman) Dorf; Cherished grandmother of Howie and Jesse; Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Joan started her career at the Washington Times Herald, upon the birth of her daughter she retired to be a full-time parent. When her children grew up, she went back to work as a fundraiser with the March of Dimes. She then went on to work at the Montgomery County Women's Commission, and then ran the Clara Barton Senior Center. Joan also hosted radio shows at local stations. She was a passionate collector of oriental collectibles and a member of the International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 23, 2025, 2 p.m., at King David Memorial Gardens in Falls Church, VA. The family will be observing Shiva at the home of Caren Dorf and Zak Kreisman on Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Jewish Health. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Dorf
David HOUSTON
August 16, 2025
Happy heavenly birthday to my dear cousin Joan. You will be in our hearts forever.
John O'Hara
June 6, 2025
Ted and Joan Dorf were my first mentors when I joined the International Snuff Bottle Society in 1996. They became great friends. Joan will be greatly missed.
Henric Adey
June 4, 2025
My sincerest condolences. I was lucky to have known Joan and Ted through our common love for Chinese Art and snuff bottles. They were great mentors in the field and encouraged the next generation of collectors to realize their full potential. I will miss Joan dearly.
Berthe Hanover Ford
May 28, 2025
What a passionate Chinese snuff bottle collector along with Ted! It was a joy to travel together around the world and share our mutual love for Asian art. Berthe Ford, president of the International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society.
David HOUSTON
May 26, 2025
My dear cousin, rest in peace and breathe easily. You've been a wonderful part of our family, and the world was a much better place because of you.
Mikki Pertofsky
May 24, 2025
Joan and I became fast friends a few years ago. Joan was an extraordinary woman and friend. We just didn't have time to do all the things we planned to do. I regret that we didn't meet a few years earlier. We were living in the same building but met at a book club meeting in our condo. Joan was modest about her accomplishments. Her greatest joy was being married to Ted and raising Caren and Mark. I've never seen such a devoted proud Mother. I will miss her very much. We needed more time...
Debbie & Brad Dick
May 23, 2025
May Joan´s memory be a blessing for you. Sending the Dorf/Kreisman families love and hugs
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