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Phyllis Heller Obituary

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, PHYLLIS HELLER of Rockville, MD. Beloved wife of the late Joshua Heller. Devoted mother of Dr. Theo (Lianne) Heller and Adrienne (Michael) Navetta. Loving grandmother of Dov Sholom (Mouchka), Lev Zvi (Sam), Ezra Yaakov and Eliezer Ben Zion (Devorah) Heller. Cherished great-grandmother of Asher Israel Alexander, Tessa Bella and Nathan Joshua David, Atlas Russel and Wynn Maxwell Heller. Dear sister of Lawrence (Beryl) Posniak. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 11, 2025, 12:30 p.m. at Young Israel Shomrai Emunah, 1132 Arcola Ave., Silver Spring, MD. Interment following at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Adelphi, MD. Shiva will be observed at the home of Dr. Theo and Lianne Heller. Memorial contributions may be made to Young Israel Shomrai Emunah, https://wp.yise.org or to Sulam, www.sulam.org. Arrangements entrusted to TORCHINSKY HEBREW FUNERAL HOME, 202-541-1001.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 11, 2025.

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for Phyllis Heller

Aug

11

Funeral service

12:30 p.m.

Young Israel Shomrai Emunah

1132 Arcola Ave., Silver Spring, MD

Funeral services provided by:

Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home

254 Carroll St. NW, Washington, DC 20012

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Mazen Noureddin

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Dear Theo,

I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your mother, Phyllis. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. I hope you can find comfort in the cherished memories you shared and in the love and support of those around you.

Thinking of you and your family, and wishing you strength and peace.

With sympathy,
Mazen

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