Clarksburg's Ayyappan Anandhappan, South Asian Software Architect and Film Devotee, Remembered
Clarksburg and the broader Montgomery County community pause today to remember lives lived with purpose, warmth, and dedication — from a Clarksburg resident who brought his love of South Asian cinema and software engineering from Tamil Nadu to Maryland, to athletes, educators, and devoted family members whose stories touch our neighborhoods. The Garden of Remembrance in Clarksburg continues to serve as a resting place connecting many of these families to our community.
Clarksburg Mourns Ayyappan Anandhappan, Tamil Nadu-Born Software Architect and 'Wiki of South Asian Movies'
Ayyappan Anandhappan, a resident of Clarksburg, Maryland, passed away on December 17, 2022, leaving behind his spouse Subhasavithri Janarthanan and two children, Nithilah and Siddharth. Born on May 12, 1973, in Mamsapuram, Tamil Nadu, India, he was the youngest of three children born to Anandhappan Guruswamy and Suseela Muthiah. His career as a software architect took him across the globe — through Romania, Hong Kong, and Germany — before he made the United States his home in 2003. Colleagues remembered him as someone who brought energy to every discussion and contributed enormously to the success of multiple projects. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Ayyappan was so deeply passionate about South Asian cinema that his friends affectionately called him the 'Wiki of South Asian movies.' A service was held on December 26, 2022, at Stauffer Funeral Home in Frederick, Maryland. [6]
🎓 UMBC Men's Soccer Signs Eight-Member Class With Five Maryland Natives
UMBC's men's soccer program has unveiled a new signing class of eight players, with five of the recruits hailing from Maryland — a strong indicator of the program's deep roots in the local youth soccer pipeline. The announcement highlights the university's ongoing efforts to attract regional talent while continuing to build a competitive roster. For families in the South Asian and Desi community of Clarksburg and surrounding Montgomery County, where youth soccer participation is strong, this signing class reflects the growing pathways available to Maryland student-athletes at the college level. The presence of five Maryland natives in a single class underscores how programs like UMBC are investing in homegrown talent. Parents and young players in the area may see this as an encouraging sign for the viability of local college soccer recruiting pipelines. [4]
Silver Spring Therapist Francine Berger, Buried at Clarksburg's Garden of Remembrance, Remembered for Decades of Service
Francine Schaeffer Berger, born October 15, 1944, died suddenly on February 11, 2026, while vacationing in Captiva Island, Florida, with her husband Harvey. A Montgomery County resident since childhood, she earned both her bachelor's degree and her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland, going on to work as a therapist at the Commission for Women Career and Counseling Center and Willow Oak Therapy. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Harvey Berger, along with her children, their spouses, five grandchildren, and two siblings. Funeral services were held on February 17, 2026, at Temple Shalom in Chevy Chase, with burial following at the Garden of Remembrance on Comus Road in Clarksburg. The family requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be directed to Temple Shalom. [2]
Howard Lawrence Rosenberg of Chevy Chase Laid to Rest at Clarksburg's Garden of Remembrance
Howard Lawrence Rosenberg, of Chevy Chase, Maryland, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024. He is survived by his wife Kathleen, sons Aaron and Daniel, his brother Maynard, sister Marilyn, and a cherished grandchild. Funeral services were held on September 11, 2024, at Temple Shalom in Chevy Chase, with interment at the Garden of Remembrance in Clarksburg. The family received friends and observed shiva at Temple Shalom on the evening of the funeral. Contributions in his memory were suggested to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the WunderGlo Foundation. [8]
Paul E. Goozh of Potomac, Beloved Husband and Grandfather, Laid to Rest in Clarksburg
Paul E. Goozh of Potomac, Maryland, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 19, 1936, he is survived by his wife Judi, five children — Jonathan, Allison, Jennifer, Rebecca, and David — as well as six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Evie and Calvin. Funeral services were held on December 8, 2025, at the Garden of Remembrance in Clarksburg. The family invited memorial donations to Temple Beth Ami of Rockville or the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation in North Bethesda. His passing brings together a wide circle of family and friends from the Montgomery County area. [3]
Dr. Richard Feldstein, Renowned Psychiatrist, Passes Away in Bethesda at 80
Dr. Richard Feldstein, 80, of Bethesda, Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, surrounded by family at his home. Born in Detroit on July 6, 1945, he earned degrees from Wayne State University and Wayne State Medical School, and went on to become one of the most respected psychiatrists in the Detroit suburbs, specializing for over 50 years in treating adults with closed head traumatic brain injuries. He also built a distinguished career as a medical expert witness in legal trauma cases. Dr. Feldstein is survived by his wife Theresa, his sister Esther Cohen Wexler, three children — Rachel, David, and Emily — five grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren. His decades of service to patients and families left a lasting mark on the communities he served. [9]
Judith Treby, Educator and Associate Principal of Temple Beth Ami Religious School, Remembered
Judith Gelburd Treby, a deeply loved wife, mother, and educator, passed away on October 5, 2015, surrounded by her family. A graduate of SUNY Albany with both bachelor's and master's degrees, she served as Associate Principal of the Temple Beth Ami Religious School in Rockville for 26 years and was an active member of Hadassah and several professional organizations dedicated to Jewish education. She is survived by her husband Stuart of 44 years, three daughters, four grandchildren, and a wide extended family. Known for her outgoing and generous spirit and her love of music, she was remembered warmly by the religious school community she served for so long. Funeral services were held at Temple Beth Ami on Travilah Road in Rockville, with interment following. [1]
Noah Marks, 15, of Bethesda Mourned; Interment Held at Clarksburg's Garden of Remembrance
Noah Marks of Bethesda, Maryland, born August 27, 1999, passed away on January 1, 2015, at the age of 15. He is survived by his parents Stephen and Janna Marks, his brother Eli, grandparents, and many loving aunts and uncles. A funeral service was held on January 4, 2015, at Temple Beth Ami in Rockville, with interment at the Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park in Clarksburg. The family observed shiva through the following Tuesday, with nightly Minyan services held at their Bethesda residence. In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorial contributions to Walter Johnson High School in Noah's memory or to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. [5]
Daniel Etkind Luxemburg, Harvard Graduate and Software Engineer, Dies Unexpectedly at 37
Daniel Etkind Luxemburg, born in Rockville, Maryland on August 28, 1984, died unexpectedly at his Brooklyn home on August 19, 2022, at age 37. He attended Green Acres School in Rockville and Georgetown Day School in Washington, D.C., before earning a bachelor's degree from Harvard University, where he distinguished himself as a scholar, photographer, and nationally recognized policy debater at both the high school and college levels. After settling in New York City, he taught himself software engineering and built a career in high-tech startups, ultimately serving as a Senior Software Engineer at Fastly, a leading cloud computing services provider. He was also a presenter at conferences and conventions on both the national and international stage. His parents, Barbara Etkind and Jack Luxemburg, both of whom are retired — she as an attorney, he as a congregational rabbi — survive him. [7]
🤝 Laurie Davis-Covin, Journalist and Web Designer Who Called Gaithersburg Home, Passes After Long Illness
Laurel 'Laurie' Lee Davis-Covin, born February 2, 1945, in Portland, Oregon, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2017, after a long struggle with complications from Frontotemporal Dementia, first detected in 2010. A graduate of the University of Oregon, she built successful careers in journalism and web design across Portland, San Francisco, and ultimately Gaithersburg, Maryland, where she made her home. Those who knew her remembered her for her sparkling laugh, generosity, athletic spirit — she was a skier and competitive racquet sports player — and a sense of humor that brightened every room. She passed away with her devoted husband and son beside her, and was remembered as someone who faced her illness with the same grace and dignity with which she had lived. She is survived by her husband Howard, to whom she was married for 35 years. [10]
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