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BARRY — On March 1, Rhoda Ann Barry in Towson. Daughter of the late Isaac F. and Bessie Klein (Buchinsky) of Medford, Massachusetts; sister of the late David A. Klein and Aaron Klein; and wife of the late Benjamin Barry. Survived by son Steven A. Barry of Montreal, Canada; daughter Shereen R. Zellars of Indianapolis, Indiana; and grandchildren Mikaela and Lilah Barry and Ziv and Riva Zellars. Barry graduated from Somerville High School in 1950 and was a proud member of the National Honor Society.

She attended Boston University, where she was a member of Gamma Sigma Sigma and graduated with a B.S. in secretarial and allied studies in 1954. She worked in Boston as a sales correspondent and learned to sail on the Charles River.

Rhoda and Benjamin Barry met on a blind date and were married in 1958. They lived first in Medford, Massachusetts, and then settled in Melrose, Massachusetts. For more than 20 years, Ben Barry was the owner and registered pharmacist at Bond Pharmacy (B&R Drug) in Inman Square, Cambridge, and Rhoda Barry managed the finances of the business. She was an active member of the League of Women Voters and at Temple Tifereth Israel in Malden, Massachusetts. She worked for a time at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site as an office manager and was delighted to be allowed to wear a park ranger uniform complete with hat.

In 1989, they moved to Fayetteville, North Carolina where she was an office manager for the Fayetteville Region Catholic Social Ministries. She also volunteered with the Cape Fear Regional Theatre and the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum. She enjoyed traveling far and wide and spending time with her friends and grandchildren.

In 2008, they moved to Baltimore, where Ben Barry was treated for lung cancer and Rhoda Barry became active at the HopeWell Cancer Support center. After he passed away in 2011, Rhoda Barry became a resident at Edenwald in Towson. During her years there she continued to explore Baltimore, enjoyed theater trips, a memorable day sailing on Chesapeake Bay, and dining out at restaurants where she was always asking for “something different.” She was smart, thrifty, and fiercely independent. She loved dogs, kitchen gadgets, and frozen pudding ice cream. She was an experienced knitter and lifelong yoga practitioner. She was proud of her “idiosyncrasies” and had many devoted, lifelong friends.

Contributions may be sent to HopeWell Cancer Support, P.O. Box 755, Brooklandville, MD 21022.

CAPLAN — On March 10, Daniel Caplan at age 90. Predeceased by his beloved wife Alice F. Caplan (née Weintraub) and siblings Albert (Rona) Caplan, Beatrice (Sonny) Feinstein, and Sandra (Donald) Sherman. Survived by his daughters Lynn (Menachem) Weinglas and Barbara (Gene) Warfield; grandchildren Esther Frimit (Nachum) Zager, Hena Miriam Weinglas, Chaya Shira (Shua) Rosenberg, Jenna Paige Kellman, and Mollye Becca Kellman; and many loving great-grandchildren.

Contributions may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association of Maryland, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093.

DAVIS — On March 10, Terri Anne Davis of Owings Mills at age 64.

One of two girls born in St. Louis, Missouri , to Marjorie and Jerome Davis. She grew up in Randallstown and graduated from Randallstown High School. She attended Franklin & Marshall College and the University of Baltimore Law School and went on to work as an attorney for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for 36 years, where she was involved in the Military Construction Program and Civil Works Program.

In the late 1980s, she met Ronald Maj at Ft. Drum in New York. The two were wed in 1989 and later made their home in Owings Mills where they would welcome a son and a daughter. She enjoyed many hobbies in her spare time such as knitting, making jewelry, and arts and crafts. She was a devoted wife and mother and will be remembered for her caring nature and concern for others.

She is survived by her

loving husband of 31 years Ronald Joseph Maj; children Rachel and Matthew Maj; sister Cheryl Cannon; parents Marjorie and Jerome Davis; her father-in-law Leon Maj; sister-in-law Christine Maj; nephews Robert Cannon, Douglas Gorecki (Kimberlee), Keith Gorecki (Kimberly), and Glen Gorecki (Samantha); in addition to many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was predeceased by her mother-in-law Irene Maj.

Contributions may be sent to American Cancer Society, 405 Williams Court, Suite 120, Baltimore, MD 21220, or Shriners Hospital For Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607.

FRIEDMAN — On Feb. 25, Craig Steven Friedman of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, at age 56. Predeceased by his parents Rhoda M. and Norman H. Friedman. Survived by siblings Mindy (the late John) Warthen, Laurence Friedman, and Robin (Jose) Barrera, and by nieces and nephews Natalie, Blake, and Nolan Warthen; Riley, Ryan, and Joshua Friedman; and Tatiana, Chase, Madison, and Nathan Barrera.

Contributions may be sent to Jewish Addiction Awareness Network, 23052-H Alicia Parkway, #118, Mission Viejo, CA 92692.

GACOFSKY — On March 10, Miriam Gacofsky (née Sterman) at age 92. Predeceased by her beloved husband Peter Gacofsky; brothers-in-law Irving Schoenberg and Charlie Schwartz; and parents Abraham and Esther Sterman. Survived by daughter Audrey Gacofsky-Sperr (Greg Sperr); sisters Rosalind Schoenberg and Toby Schwartz; and grandchildren Alexander and Liam Sperr.

Contributions may be sent to Jewish Partisan Educational Foundation, Beth El Congregation, or Friends of Yad Sarah.

GOREN — On March 10, Dr. Robert Goren of Baltimore at age 91. Survived by children Cindy (Stuart) Littman, Andrea (Douglas) Farbman, Howard (Stacy) Goren, and Diana (Michael) Marmelstein; grandchildren Robyn Littman (David Faranda), Jackie Littman (Joe McCord), Adam Farbman (Jessi Taff), Brian Farbman, Brooke Goren, Kevin Goren, Abby Marmelstein, and Natalie Marmelstein; and great-granddaughter Miriam Faranda.

Contributions may be sent to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 200 East Joppa Road, Suite 407, Towson, MD 21286.

LEIBOWITZ — On March 8, Leonard Leibowitz of Pikesville and Palm Beach, Florida, at age 88.

He was born in New York to the late Sadie and Samuel Leibowitz. He grew up in the Bronx, attended DeWitt Clinton High School, then attended New York University. He worked as a salesman of ladies’ house dresses where he met Sandra Towsner, an assistant buyer, and the two wed in 1963.

In 1970, he opened a retail bridal business in Baltimore and in 1985 developed Discount Bridal Service, with dealers throughout the U.S. He also opened an office in Tokyo, Japan, where he represented American bridal manufacturers and sold to

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Through his connection in the bridal industry, he became a travel agent. He and his wife traveled extensively and visited all seven continents. If asked, he would tell you his favorite places to visit were Israel, Japan, and Africa. When he wasn’t traveling the world, he loved to spend time boating, reading books, and watching movies about World War II. He was a great fan of Winston Churchill, believing he was the right man in the right place at the right time in history. However, the most important thing in his life was his family. Along with his wife and children, Gary and Deb, he lovingly cared for an aunt who raised him after the deaths of his parents. He also hosted a number of foreign exchange students whom he considered family as well. He always told people to “smell the roses” every day and never took for granted all the amazing things he had the opportunity to do in life.

He was a kind and gentle man who will be missed greatly by his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Sandra Leibowitz (née Towsner); daughter Deb Gordon (Joel Simon); and grandchildren Ellie Gordon Simon and Danny Gordon Simon. He was predeceased by his son Gary Leibowitz and his parents Sadie and Samuel Leibowitz.

Contributions may be sent to Mildred Mindell Cancer Foundation, 40 Stirrup Ct, Baltimore, MD 21208. LONDON — On March 6, Joan Rita London at age 75. Survived by her loving children Brian Goffman, Mark (Lindsay) Goffman, and Allison Goffman (Randy Reynolds); her brother Robert (Andrea) London; and her grandchildren Natasha, Stella, Geoffrey, Oliver, and Madeline Goffman. Predeceased by her parents George and Adele London.

Born on June 5, 1944 and raised in Baltimore, London went to college at the University of Maryland and Towson University where she graduated with a degree in communications after getting married at 19. London parlayed her communications degree into an illustrious career in journalism and public relations dating back to when it was nearly unheard of for women to be in the field. During her career she was an anchor woman, a writer for the Houston Chronicle, the head of public relations for Texas Children’s Hospital, and a professor of journalism. She was recognized throughout her career with countless awards and public accolades. Later in her career, she attended the University of Maryland for her Ph.D. and then brought her talent and experience to hundreds of students at the University of Maryland and Towson University. Always driven to keep learning, she had an infectious passion for journalism and current events. Even in her mid-’70s, she was up to speed on news around the world. But she also made time to keep up with the latest in entertainment, enjoying TV series like South Park and Game of Thrones.

She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in her early 20s. This disease hit her hard and was relentless in its rage against her body. But she never let it define her or stop her. Always with a smile, a positive attitude, and a remarkable drive, she was an inspiration to everyone around her. The Arthritis Foundation, where she was an active volunteer leader, recognized this and honored her with the designation to work with leaders in our government and even sent her to speak to the U.S. Congress. She spoke alongside Lance Armstrong and others on a panel to congressmen and senators, including Ted Kennedy. Her greatest legacy is her family and friends. As a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, and aunt, her family and friends have been core to her spirit.

In recent years, she relocated to Santa Monica where she quickly created a new life for herself. She documented her senior living, search, and move to LA on her blog, called Joan’s Journey, which ran on Seniorliving. com. Once in LA, she found many kindred spirits and new friends after joining the Plato Society, a dynamic lifelong learning community distinguished by its small peer-led discussion groups for those who share a passion for learning and participating in active, informed, collegial discussions.

Her biggest pride and joy were her three grown children and five grandchildren; she was also very close and supportive of her three nieces. She also was a mother to two sweet dogs (Duchess and Muffin), two adorable cats (Mia and Heather), and an assortment of turtles, parakeets, and fish over the years. She was thought of as the matriarch to her extended family, to whom she often and easily expressed her love and well-wishes.

The Jewish faith was core to her identity and gave her strength. Holidays were a special time for her, not only in the planning and tradition, but also in how they brought family together. She was the brightest light, and had a smile and spirit unlike any other. Her magnetism was in a league of its own. Her zest for life and friendly, bubbly, and kind personality was immediately apparent to everyone who came into contact with her. Her strength, generosity, and optimism were limitless. She embodied her life’s motto, “Live, laugh, love.” She was deeply loved by all who have been blessed to know her. She will live on through all the lives she touched.

SILBER — On March 7, Gabriel Walter Silber at age 60. He was born in Gainesville, Florida, June 23, 1959 to Halina “Helen” and the late Dr. David Silber. He is survived by his siblings Fran Silber (Dr. Steven) Pruce and Dr. Harry (Ruth) Silber; nieces and nephews Alan (Caroline) Pruce, Cheryl Pruce, Joshua Silber, Jeremy Silber, and Matthew Silber; and great-nieces and great-nephews David, Joshua, and Lena Pruce.

Contributions may be sent to Camp Shoresh, 3723 Old Court Rd. Suite 206, Baltimore, MD 21208 or the charity of your choice.

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