Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Rockville, Maryland
SELMA BLITZSTEIN Obituary
SELMA BLITZSTEIN Holocaust Survivor
Passed away peacefully on March 25, 2015. Currently resident of Rockville, MD but previously a 45 year resident of Kemp Mill in Silver Spring, MD. Born in Beremiany, Poland (now Ukraine) on November 22, 1924. She had a reputation as an excellent cook and baker. Beloved wife of the late Nathan Blitzstein; cherished mother of Rose (Saul) Elbaum, Bernard (Lucy) Blitzstein and Anna (Michael) Scher. Adored Bubbe of Jason (Leiah) Elbaum and their children Hannah, Nahum and Tsvi; Gary (Gila) Elbaum and their children Daniel, Andrew and Kira; Joseph (Chava) Elbaum and their children Claire, Molly and Max; Jennifer (Ari) Bernstein and their children Joshua, Isaac and Ezra; Steven (Dana) Blitzstein; Marc and Adam Blitzstein; and Daniel and Alison Scher. Also survived by her loving caregiver Yodit Amdie. Preceded in death by her parents Dov Ber and Rochel Leah (Roller) Zahler and her brother Avraham Yehuda, who all perished in the Holocaust.Funeral services will be held on Thursday March 26, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Young Israel Shomrai Emunah, followed by burial at Garden of Remembrance, Clarksburg, MD. Shiva will be observed at the home of Bernie and Lucy. Memorial contributions may be made to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum or JSSA Hospice. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for SELMA BLITZSTEIN
5 Entries
April 2, 2015
Lucy and family,
my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.
Sue Anderson=CareFirst
Tampa
March 28, 2015
I'm sorry for the loss of your love one, God's word the bible gives comfort and hope, at Acts chapter 24 verse 15.
N. S.
March 27, 2015
March 27,2015
Condolences to the Blitzstein family. Only our Heavenly Father knows how you really feel at this time and he will comfort strengthen and help you to endure as you mourn the loss of your loved one.
March 27, 2015
My condolences to the family. The God of all comfort, promises to strengthen you and help you endure during your grieving process. I found comfort in his promise that one day He will wipe out everything that causes us pain and He will eliminate death forever.
How you can show support
March 27, 2015
May God provide an abundance of peace
and comfort at this time of your grief.
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results
Make a Donation
in SELMA BLITZSTEIN's name
Memorial Events
for SELMA BLITZSTEIN
People and places connected with SELMA
Washington, DC
The Washington Post
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support SELMA's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor SELMA BLITZSTEIN's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
